Pastai Restaurant

This place is a fantastic Italian restaurant! 🇮🇹 Pastai offers a wonderful selection of fresh delicious 🤤 pasta 🍝, salads 🥗, and other authentic Italian dishes 🍽️ - definitely try their Cauliflower Pasta with thick hallow pasta and the Chocolate 🍫 Cake! 🍰 The staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and welcoming, service is professional and quick ⏲️, ambience 🎶 is fantastic, the music 🎵 is great, and the place is nicely decorated. 🛋️ I wish I knew about this place sooner!

Had a great meal here last night. Started with meatballs plus a warm beet & goat cheese salad, followed by Paccheri with flank steak ragù & the swordfish tagliatelle special. Everything was delicious. Our server Oscar was a star - very friendly and efficient. $100 for food plus $100 for wine. Definitely will be back.

I sat on the sidewalk and enjoyed tasty pasta and great service. The staff was very friendly and came check on me many times. It was perfect for my craving for pasta between work and a theater play.

Great experience. The food was fresh, good and reasonable portions. The service was very friendly. The music was not loud, which allowed us to talk while having a pleasant dinner. I highly recommend the duck ravioli and the black squid tagliatelle!!

We had an amazing time at Pastai, such an elegant spot, Mo at the bar really took care of us, and the food was super delicious. The fried artichoke was almost like a vegetarian calamari. I had the Bucatini Con Cavolfior and really loved it, my boyfriend had the ravioli which I shamelessly stole a bite. I wasn’t going to get dessert but got talked into it, and SO glad I did—the Parmesan crème brûlée was to die for, and I also stole a bite of my boyfriend’s flowerless cake and ice cream, which was also super tasty. I almost ate too much but no regrets 😂 We will have to go back soon and try a few more new things! As a vegetarian, Pastai has a bunch of really good options and a great balance on the menu.

I had friends in from out of town staying in the area so I chose to meet them at Pastai without knowing anything about the restaurant except for review. I couldnt have been happier about the choice. A nice local restaurant away from the tourist traps. We started with appetizers, fried artichokes, caponada, and octopus... all wonderful. My partner and I shared cauliflower pasta, and brancino. Both were wonderful. My guest had a panini and pasta with tuna. They both said it was wonderful. For dessert we decided to split a creme brulee. Which was also wonderful. The staff there couldnt have been more friendly or more help. We really all enjoyed having our meal here. It was of delightful reunion which was only made more delightful by this wonderful restaurant.

This is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants in Chelsea. The specials are always fresh and amazing. The service is on point and the decor is charming. We feel like we left the streets of NYC and slipped into an Italian bistro.

I had the paccheri alla genovese per the recommendation of the waiter. the pasta tasted homemade and had great texture. the sauce was flavorful and most importantly balanced. in my opinion there was too little meat and slightly too much onion. still a great dish though and will come back to try other things!update: came back and tried their lasagna. their tomato sauce was amazing. the meat was a braised beef that was flavorful and had a great texture. all of the cheeses were delicious. most importantly, as stated in my last review, their dishes have a great balance of flavor—the ratio of the ingredients is perfect and nothing is overpowering.

Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience here the other night. The atmosphere is very cute and cozy, I loved the ambiance but the food let me down. As soon as we sit, we are given the restaurant week menu which was $60 a person which is fine. But we did not want to order off this menu. There was no alternative menu but the waiter told us we could order things individually and not do the price fixe. That was fine and all until there were no prices to be found for anything. And it was hard to ask for anything because the waiter was very busy and we felt too awkward leaving as we were there for 15+ minutes at this point and my boyfriend already ordered a drink, which was never brought to him and he canceled it altogether, and we got bread.So we just order anyway. Burrata appetizer was good but very small. It was the size of my palm. I ordered some crusted chicken dish and it was extremely disappointing. For $25, it was a glorified salad. Just a thin, bland piece of chicken cutlet covered in arugula. It wasnt absolutely terrible but I was definitely disappointed. My sisters dish, some pasta with steak pieces, was very delicious and the bread was fabulous too. I would come back because it is such a cute place and their regular menu online looks a lot more appealing than their restaurant week menu but I unfortunately did not have a good experience this time around.

Pastai NYC is amazing. Wow. And the prices are modest. I almost dont want to tell you this place is good because I dont want my new favourite pasta place to become crowded. As is, it feels like a neighborhood spot from the relaxed nature and the prices and the kind staff. Dont find many spots like this anymore.

Obsessed with the bucatini in cauliflower saffron ragu! And their complimentary bread was amazing! Soft but chewy and a little crispy from the grill.

Pastai is a unique restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. Its tastefully decorated interior combines modern and traditional design and reflects the food they serve which combines traditional Sicilian cooking with a modern twist and creative flavors. The atmosphere there is, to say the least, amazing. The service is perfect, staff and host are extremely cheerful, friendly and prompt. They strive to give their customers the best experience they deserve. They cook with a lot of care and use locally grown and seasonal vegetables. They also have daily specials with unique flavors that i think you should try. My husband and I tried the Sicilian style meatballs with pine nuts and vegetables in tomato sauce -amazing. We also ordered the Black squid ink infused risotto and the pan seared scallops over a bed of kohlrabi - incredible. We finished with two deserts the Sfinci di ricotta and Tiramisu. Truly one of the best dining experience in Manhattan. If you are looking for a pleasant and warm night out with partner or friends look no further than Pastai. I highly recommend going there and experience for yourself the hospitality and the great food they offer.

Cozy place with a great service and outstanding meals!!!. I have a good experience in Italian cuisine, and I had the best pasta here with slow-cooked grass fed flank steak ragù (it’s called PACCHERI ALLA GENOVESE).

This one of those understated, cozy, restaurants that really try to perfect their craft. Had dinner here and the pasta was excellent. Loved the regginette, fried artichokes, and arugula salad, and flourless chocolate cake. One of the best Italian meals Ive had in a while. And they offered gluten free options!!

Very very good pasta! Had the: Bruschetta With Fava Bean, Mascarpone & Pecorino and Black squid spag with roasted pepper purée shrimp and asparagus.

Enjoyable late dinner, pastas are al dente and sauces are flavoury.Service was good and rather fast considering pastas are cooked on demand.We shared everything we ordered to have a better taste of the diversity offered and we were all pleasantly surprised.

Pastai incredible food, they prepare one of the best sangria. The prosciutto it’s perfect . It’s a good place to have a date or go with friends, also the staff are so friendly and attentive.

So Ive been in nyc for a little over four months , and I must to say that this restaurant has the best pasta that Ive ever tasted, first of all the, the service was fast and the decoration was beautiful and cozy that makes you feel like in Italy. the pasta there was tasty and fresh .

This restaurant is so cute! It’s very neighborhoody and cozy and it’s a great option for a date night! Their pasta is amazing and they have a good wine selection too. We went there around 8pm on a Friday and we had a reservation, which I recommend cuz the place was at capacity (there might have been one or two other open tables). I highly recommend this spot if you live in Chelsea

Super average, ate there when I was hungry and kind of regretted not searching for a better option.

Cool atmosphere, good italian food, we felt very well. Recommendation

Great little Italian spot in Chelsea with a neighborhood feel. Service was perfect and the food was delicious. Got the winter caponata and the butternut squash to start and it was the perfect autumn appetizer as we were there Nov. 8th. For entrees we got the Paccheri alla Genovese and the halibut from the specials menu, which were both spectacular. The grass fed flank steak ragu in the Paccheri was amazing. Halibut cooked perfectly. Also got some salted cheesecake balls for dessert which were great with the strawberry compote. Would definitely come back here when were next in town.

A great Lil Italian restaurant that makes amazing dishes well worth every morsel.

Great GF options!!! Try the short rib pasta

Cute brunch spot. Delicious but heavy pastas

Big surprise- I hardly ever pick restaurants based on location alone but one of my stand by cafes was closed & Pastai was nearby. Really excellent food @ fair price mark with reasonable bottles as well. I will returning soon!

A terrific Sicilian restaurant with great tasting food and good wines in nicely curated space. The service is attentive and very good. The specials and the pastas are all well prepared and made to order. There is a back room available for larger parties. I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Sicilian food.

A romantic vibe, excellent food, great service and good prices. Good vegetarian options. Pasta with coliflower my recommendation

It’s an ok casual restaurant. I felt that the pasta selection could have been better. The prosciutto and the burrata was excellent. Service was good as well.

Great late night meal! Really tasty!

This restaurant was recommended to us UK visitors to NYC for the first time by native New Yorkers we met on the subway. This is one of the most authentic Italian meals I have had outside of Italy. We had three courses for two people plus a glass of wine and a cocktail the bill was $118. It was absolutely delicious and the service as really good making us feel completely at ease as two women on our own.

Great place to check out , food was 10 out 10 service was great and the wine was delicious 🤤

Food was outstanding. Calamari Salad w Pesto, Grilled Octopus, Brussels Sprouts, Salmon Entree. Been here a couple of times and the food value is very high. Like many small places getting staff is a challenge so you have the owner working his tail off from dawn to dusk.

Came for a late dinner on Saturday as we wanted some homemade pasta. Searched Google and found this restaurant thats opened till 1am on weekends. Am not disappointed. Their pasta is very tasty, and the sauteed asparagus very flavorful. I ordered the lobster, spinach and fried artichoke tagliatelle and surprised to find many lobster meat in it. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem if you are in the Chelsea area.

Lovely charming place in Chelsea. The food and wine were excellent with a lovely atmosphere. The specials we tried were amazingly fresh and savory. We tried the black squid tagliatelle with the shrimp and mussels. It was my best dish I ever had. My friend tried the ravioli with ricotta and he could not stop braising the freshness of the pasta.Wed love to get back to try other pastas!

The food was good, but unfortunately it was restaurant week and price was way to high. Restaurant week is a fixed price, but they charge a premium for some selection s. Even though it would probably cost less Al a cart outside of restaurant week if you ordered the same items. It was a rip off

Egg benedict and pesto sauce on pasta were great. Salad was healthy. Steak overcooked. All the dishes were a little bit salty.

The food (especially the bread!) was of high quality and delicious. For those of you who enjoy outdoor seating, there are a few tables outside. There are also gluten free pastas and bread available for those with gluten sensitivities. However, the overall service could be improved, particularly with punctuality/adherence to reservations. The host refused to provide us with multiple menus while we waited for our reservation (1 menu provided for 4 people). Ultimately, we were seated close to 30 minutes after our reservation time, even though the restaurant did not seem busy. Despite the hiccups, Id still recommend this place for people looking for gluten-free dining.

SOOOO CUTE the best service and very good pasta. Lasagna was the best I’ve ever had. Good cocktails. Decent prices!! Great spot.

Beware!I made a reservation for my group of 8 ( including my 10 mo old) for the night before the NY marathon. The day before the reservation I got an email asking me to confirm. I confirmed. We showed up at the time of our reservation and a server told us it would be 30 to 35 minutes for us to get a table. He didnt apologize but kept stating there are other people there. I asked repeatedly what the purpose of our reservation with no answer. There was no apology or offer to buy us an app or a drink. Thats terrible customer service. Dont do that to people. Wish I could give it zero stars.

Really enjoyed eating here with an old friend. The menu was well done and I enjoyed what I ordered although I can’t quite remember what it was, which is why this place gets 4 stars instead of 5.I think overall if you come here for a nice quiet Italian meal you won’t be disappointed.

Seriously terrible food. Four dishes all way off in seasoning. Ingredients had no taste and were not fresh. Asked if I could talk to the manager and he was not there. I asked if they could do anything and they said everyone else is happy with the food. None of the staff had experience with Italian food. The staff member serving us at the bar did not even ask how the food was tasting, and or asked if we wanted another drink but just talked with other staff. This probably happens when the manager is away I am hoping as this place is highly rated but as a message to the managers your staff slacks off when your not around. 0 stars for me.

Delicious glutenfree Dinner! Thank you!

I made a reservation for two on 7/3 for 4pm the reservation was confirmed but when I arrived I was told by a staff that they open at 5pm. I informed the staff to let the manager know of the situation since he was not present at the time and left. When I made the reservation the schedule on the website was different than the hours that the restaurant reflects today 7/4th otherwise I would not have been able to reserve a table for 4pm if in fact the restaurant opened at 5pm.Very unprofessional made me look stupid in front of my guest and it was very embarrassing.

Delicious Italian for dinner. We sat at the bar and watched the chefs hard at work while we enjoyed a few drinks and complimentary bread and dipping oil.Limited seating, most of the tables were bar height tables.The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu as we needed it interpreted.The short rib ragu and squid ink, prawn and mussel pasta were cooked and served perfectly (pastas range from $20 - 28).Pricey wine ($12 a glass), beers from $8). We saw others order cured meat and cheese plates that looked amazing.

Such a warm environment. Service is friendly, and the food consistently amazes me. Definitely the place to go to if you want to have a quality meal with your friends. And definitely don’t skip on dessert.

6/28/22 after roaming around for a meal that would satisfy my craving... I chose Pastai, Ive eaten here some time ago so I figured why not. I had the bucatini with sardines and a side of sauteed spinach. Both dishes were really good and had great flavors.The house red (pino) was ok. $13... Kinda steep for house, eh? Lol, but yeah its the neighborhood. Maybe thats why I was the only one at the bar?Friendly and fast service.Ill be back to try other pasta dishes.

The specials on the menu seem to be a way to discard old expired stuff from the kitchen in this place. I had a mussels, prawns tagliatelle where the moment the dish was brought to the table, one could make out the diner quality of the food on the plate. The mussels smelly and disgusting, the prawns were just overcooked hard boiled mass sprinkled over the unremarkable pasta. I had to leave the full dish on the plate while wondering, Do these guys see that the customer left the whole dish intact on the plate and do they wonder if they served garbage out or just trash the dish and wait to capture the next gullible new yorker trying to find a okay looking place in Chelsea to throw their next special on?. My wife ordered the Ravioli and it was unevenly cooked, doughy on the sides and insipid to say the least. If this was a place charging 10$ for a pasta, I would understand and give them a pass. This place charges you 20$ upwards for an entree. So if you are looking for lightening up your pocket and getting a below average experience walk in. Should have guessed from the supermarket white sliced bread served with olive oil that the incoming meal wasnt going to be anything worth writing about. But here I am :)

Overpriced. Very overpriced. Keep an eye with the sparking water that the waiters will keep pouring you, each small bottle costs 8.50usd! They will try to charge you the maximum they could, even the free bread + oil that they bring as the courtesy. They use canola oil for everything which is unbelievable for an Italian restaurant...you pay 50-60usd per head, and they are still using cheap oil for everything... How is that possible? I was expecting much more fot this cozy place... Definitely, there are other options in the area where you will pay a cheaper price for a dinner of higher quality and service. Wont repeat.

My favorite Italian restaurant in the city. There are very few places where you remember the dish you had and want to come back. This is one of them. The menu here is very unique and nothing like you will find in nyc. The dishes are super fresh as the pasta is handmade, with imported ingredients from Italy and local fresh produce. My friend hosted her birthday here where they have a backroom - providing an intimate feel for your private party at reasonable prices. Its also a good place to catch up with a friend or for a date as it does not get too loud. Highly recommend this place!

Went here Saturday night, we were just sort of roaming around, looking for a nice place to enjoy dinner and drinks with our daughter...it was quiet looking and not crowded, so we werent sure...but who wants crowded and loud on a Saturday night?...any way...It was perfect! Food was delicious...not pretentious...staff was friendly and attentive. Prices are great for the area. Cant wait to go there again...lovely atmosphere...Just Perfect!

Small but also nice. The staff was patient and answered all of my dumb questions politely. Im always looking to try new food and I wasnt disappointed at all. Love the atmosphere and relatively short time it took to prepare my meal and drink. Will revisit this spot whenever Im in NY.

Very friendly service. Carbonara was good, however not the best one.

Impeccable is the only word that can describe this place. The food will have your mouth watering for more and more. From the cocktails to the service I had to give this place 5 stars for being the best pasta restaurant Ive been to in New York City.

The pasta is alright, but neither authentic nor exceptional. It was slightly overcooked, too large and mismatched to the sauce, which was made with medium-sized chunks of beef, unlike anything you would find in Italy. Also, either the pasta or the sauce hadnt been strained properly and there was some liquid in the plate, which was still very hot and almost burnt me. The focaccia they serve before the meal is a nice touch but its a bit too spongy and soggy.

I had a delicious ravioli and tiramisu here while strolling around this area. The food was delicious and light and the service was attentive. I hope others enjoy it too soon!

Went here on a weekday because the reviews on google seemed good. Should have checked yelp. Should always check both and compare reviews before entering a restaurant.I ordered a mushroom ravioli. My partner ordered from the specials. It was a seafood linguine pasta.So we are no food snobs. But we do know italian food. And this was nothing short of a disaster. My ravioli was uncooked on the edges and tasted quite bad. Quite bad but edible.My partners seafood pasta was something else. The mussels smelled so bad that he could barely take two bites.Also these guys have been astroturfing. That is how the ratings are so high.Immediately after my partner posted his review, someone accused him of trying to malign the restaurant. 10 minutes later there was another review praising the seafood pasta and the mushroom ravioli.Frankly it was hilarious. Astroturfing is also an art. You dont post a good FAKE review praising the same dishes 10 minutes later. That is not how its done. 😂Either way, please save your money and time and go to another italian restaurant in case you are craving italian food in this neighborhood.

Very disappointing. Went into the restaurant from a flight, all day walking around the city and starving. Went because of good reviews. Burrata appetizer was not good, burrata small portion and hard, not great ingredients.Pasta was very sub par, ordered slow braised ragu as per recommendation, the beef was tough, pasta watery, bland, unappetizing. Sent it back.Carbonara was very bland, not appetizing.Complained very vocally to waiter who just didn’t care. Everyone that works here is mexican and not italian. Go somewhere else

Pastai is the cutest neighborhood spot for Italian food. Service is above and beyond. Food is very yummy. Tons of gluten free options. This was our second time here—will be returning soon!

Excellent friendly service, had the pasta al forno (lasagna) , loved every mouthful! Arancini balls delicious as was arugula salad as appetizers. Cant wait vto go back!

Service was spot on, my husband loved his mushroom ravioli and I was appreciative they offered gluten free pasta of which they make on site. Well definitely come back next time were in NY!

Great food and Attention. Oscar is very gentle and professional, will let you feel at home! Gluten free menu passed the test

Enjoyed an amazing genovese sauce on homemade pasta in a cute setting off the high line. Sit by the bar for great conversation, have a table with friends or enjoy the outdoor space. True hidden gem filled with great food and conversations!

Simple and unpretentious, and the pasta was quite tasty and fresh. Service truly shined

My best find in Chelsea nyc. I was walking by with three friends and we decided to try pastai out.the restaurant is beautiful and very attractive. The host and the staff were friendly and supper helpful. We tried different appetizers ,pastas and entrees. All of the them were delisous. not your typical italian dishes. I had the bucatini with the sardines, it was out of this word. My friend tried the torchio with the genoise sauce. OMG. For dessert she had the salty cheese balls and I had the Sunday tiramisu   All deserts were spectacular. I will recommend Pastai to you and I will come back for sure.

Nice cozy little Italian restaurant. Prices are fair for New York and the portions as well. Brussels sprouts were very good as well as the risotto balls.

Ive been lamenting the loss of Eolo restaurant. Then last weekend, my friend and I just happened to stop at Pastai for a Saturday night dinner and I found out that its the same owner as Eolo. Service was excellent, nice atmosphere (the little garden out back reminded me of my Calabrese grandmas little garden) and the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Well definitely be back!

Staff is great. But the food was mediocre for the price. Restaurant week ended up being pretty expensive and the food was so so. Some of the dishes had no flavor.

Pastai has great gluten free options and a vintage Italian atmosphere

Such a great dining experience! Great service, wine and food! Highly recommend!

Mostly pasta on the menu, plus a few main course entrees. The pasta I had was well-prepared and tasty. Limited seating as there are only a few tables and some high-tops where diners are seated. Worth a visit...!!

This is a different type of Italian food-artisian pasta. A tiny restaurant where the decor and service are wonderful-warm, cozy artistic. Everything Ive eaten here was exceptionally delicious. (This was my 3rd visit.)

What a wonderful find. I was walking on 9th avenue and my eyes hit this little cute gem. I had the best arancini i ever had . They are stuffed with beef ragu and pecorino cheese. Wow. Then i tried buscatini special with cauliflower rage raisins and saffron. This is absolutely my best pasta i had. For desert I had the sfinci homemade ricotta doughnuts- so yummy

Buonissimo! The pasta was extraterrestrial, every appetizer tasted magnificent, and all of the drinks were perfect. Very cute atmosphere and great service!

Lovely place, sweet staff and tasty pasta

Bottom line: upscale and intimate feel, great for date night, prices NY average, professional service, open late, overall great experience!Gluten line: very accommodating, including GF bread, pastas, etc. No issues after!Long line: so after leaving a concert nearby, we realized that finding a good GF meal after about 9 PM on a weekday is a bit tough. Luckily we had saved this place from a previous list I found and Im thankful we did. The vibe is very private, intimate, with dim lighting, and only one other big table in the place when we arrived. The server was fantastic and answered all our usual bombardment of gluten related questions. The dishes were fresh and well made, and we both agreed we should return for a non-impromptu date. Would recommend even for non-celiacs and we will be returning!

Absolutely lovely, chewy, fresh egg pasta. my sauce was perfectly balanced, delicate. It was not overly meaty or overly creamy. I reccomend the Reginette, so curly with sauce licking the sides. However, there was a strong blemish on an otherwise wonderful meal. The arancini, a dish found in Italian restaurants at all price ranges around entire country, was severely lacking in salt. It was incredibly average, and didn’t even feel cheesy! I was hoping for some funky from classic sheep’s milk cheese, obviously pecorino cheese but maybe something else?! I’ve had dozens of better arancini. Sorry for getting held up on the arancini but arancini is incredibly important to me. obviously the appetizer was a small portion of my eating experience but I found it to occupy a lot of my brain waves in the coming days.

The food here was ok, the service was pretty slow. We waited a long time for our entrees, I think the waiter had forgotten our entrees and asked us if we wanted coffee or dessert.

Pastai is truly amazing and show cases southern Sicilian food at its best! We had a party in the dining room in the back and I fell in love with the olives stuffed with cheese!

The Paccheri alla Genovese, with slow cooked Braised Sweet Onion & Flank Steak Ragù, is a great dish thats a repeat success with my friends. Try it with a salad of Arugula, Radicchio, Endive, Pine Nuts, Parmigiano & Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Had brunch there and the food was so underwhelming - the steak and eggs, as well as the fried eggs and sausage, were just not good, neither of us finished our meals. I was annoyed that I had to pay for bad food.

Homemade Gluten free pasta. I had the ragu, and it was wonderful. (Many dairy free sauce options as well)

Pasta was amazing. Salad was fresh and tasty. They have a nice ambience. Definitely will be back when we visit NYC next.

No recommended. Food lack of taste and high prices for low quality food. Although mezcal margarita was good.

First, let me say that everything here is amazing. If you want authentic fresh homemade pasta (available surprisingly late night) you cant go wrong. Their ricotta bruschetta with pistachio and honey will change the way you think about bruscetta. But dont sleep on their brunch either. Tiramisu pancakes along with steak and eggs gives you an idea of their culinary dexterity. For me, the avocado sandwich on the sidewalk patio is an incredibly fresh and light way to enjoy a summer afternoon. If you are craving classic French Fries, youll need to go elsewhere, but if youd like an artisanal julienned potato side, their peppery, limp version is more true to a vegetable than a junk food.

Great gluten free dinner. Delicious food, pasta made in house. Excellent

We had a great diner! The team was nice and we loved the atmosphere

Cozy and cute. Wonderful food and staff.

Nice place, good service, but the food is at best mediocre. Frankly, I was disappointed. Dont get me wrong, its not bad, just nothing special.

Amazing food, great entertainment at the window bar/table. Service was excellent and the 80’s music was the icing on the cake!

Over rated. Burger tasted like Walmart pattys and the drinks were overpriced.

The curly pasta with short rib ragu and a glass of chianti classico gave me life/was fire/is everything. Whatever the kids say theae days. Excellent.

My favorite local spot in Chelsea! Open late, great wine and delicious specials nightly. Definitely a great local dinner spot and brunch menu every day which I love. Hip discerning and unassuming crowd appreciates great Italian food!

Great food and drinks. Portions are a lot smaller than I’m used to when ordering a pasta dish though.

Food seems to be Italian in name only. It was bland and poorly presented. The wait staff had more important matters than their patrons.

Fantastic food, great service! Would highly recommend!

Great gluten free pasta. Lovely atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Great place for a date night!

We got pesto and it was watery and had no flavor. It’s a cute place but the food was not good.

Absolutely outstanding! Impeccable service, exquisite dishes, and a truly memorable dining experience. Easily deserving of its 5-star rating. A must-visit in NYC!

Thoroughly enjoyed my time and meal here. I was solo and sat at the window seat (to people watch!). The server was incredibly kind and had just the right amount of attentiveness - I never felt rushed or like I was waiting too long. I had a glass of wine and the pasta with the slow cooked ragu. It was almost like a pasta stew and it was incredible. The sauce wasn’t too heavy or overbearing. But it was very nice on a cold day. The meat was so tender it would just fall apart.I dreamt about it for days after.The lunch menu has decent prices. I did find the wine a bit expensive (but on par with nyc in general).

We were excited, dont know if the food is any good, we were rejected at the door an hour before the advertised closing time.

Wonderful dinner! Excellent salad and pasta. Very gratious service.

Reasonable pasta, but it tries to be a little more fancy and pretentious than the quality of food can actually back up. Id come back, but it wouldnt be at the top of my list.

Excellent appetizer options, so flavorful. My entire party loved their meals

The food was amazing. Very friendly staff and owner. Definitely coming back!

Great wine and food, but in my opinion similar quality pasta and wine can be had for cheaper elsewhere.

Excellent food and service. A little loud in the main dining area. Sit in the back if you can

Cute atmosphere. Great staff. Amazing pasta. Highly recommend.

Very reflective of the neighborhood, always a fun time and conversation at turns bar good staff awesome cocktails.

Delicious homemade regular and gluten free pasta

Delicious, great wine and fantastic for gluten-free folks like me!!

My new favorite Italian place in Manhattan! Really cozy with great food and friendly service.

Wonderful food and the carbonara is dreamy! Service exceptional, too

Good, affordable Italian option in a neighborhood where one can often benefit from a little direction.

Nice place, not a big variety of dishes, but still nice.

Pretty great little spot. Excellent food!

Awesome Lamp Chops and glutenfree dishes! Thx for an awesome dinner!

Italian done right. Fresh ingredients and thoughtful combinations.

GREAT service! GREAT food! Wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant where I met a father and daughter who were walking home from school and decided to have dinner there. Mom was in Ahstralia!

The food was very good and very hot! The service perfection. Highly recommend!

Amazing food and service!

I give this place a meh+. It certainly wasnt bad but I expected it to be a lot better. Worth trying once but not sure Ill be back....

Pastai NYC is Amazing where you can find great food and attentive friendly staff.My entire party loved their meals.

I love that they offer gluten free options, including fresh bread and pasta.

Had a very good rosé recommended by the waiter and chicken with veggies. 2 or 3 courses available

Delicious salads and pastas, great wait staff, lovely atmosphere!

Loved the food and our waiter was amazing. Will go back for sure

Great food done right. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Food was good, portions very small service fair

Food was delicious and the complimentary bread takes like cake! 😌

Nice food, small portions, crazy prices.

Great place, chill vibes and atmosphere. The bread and oil is the best.

The atmosphere is really good, good music, good service, and delicious food!

I had a very bad experience, the food was not very good. I wont be coming back.

Great great pasta, as you would expect given the name, but it can get pretty pricey.

A very charming, low key spot with delicious food and excellent service.

Stumbled upon this quaint little resturant last night! I loved the small, cozy vibe inside along with the wide selection of food on the menu. The staff were attentive and the food came out quickly (and delicious). Will definitely come back here another time!

Yummy pastas - grass fed filet mignon best in town AND they just started serving broth!!

Delicious pasta. Super friendly. Good price

Very cosy place but average food. Not many options.

Authentic Italian at its finest for a fair price. Restaurant is comfortable and cozy. We split the Ragu and salmon.

The website mentioned the restaurant closes at 10 pm on Saturdays. We reached the restaurant around 8:45 pm with hungry kids. We were told we are closing as business was slow today. I mean you are complaining business is slow and turning away paying customers. All the best

Awesome pasta options. Truly an excellent dinner option in the city

One of my favorite neighborhood spots for breakfast and brunch.

Brunch is excellent with cute patio seating.

Very disappointed. I was given the restaurant week menu which was a $60 per person not bad but I’m wanted to order from regular menu. The server said I can order anything from the prix fixed menu and they will charge it as regular but when I asked for the prices he couldn’t answer me. Food was poorly made no flavor and cold. Only nice thing was the decoration inside.

Paccheri alla Genovese is what I ordered and found nothing fancy about it. It just tasted average, and it is honestly I can cook this at home. Pricey for what you get; the quality is simply not there. The server was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Pasta was $25, a small glass of Coca Cola was $6.5, lets not forget taxes and tips. I dont buy the this is NYC because I have had way better for less in the nicest areas of Manhattan. Anyway, I will not go back to this place.

Great food, high quality fresh ingredients, great service! Very cozy and welcoming. Got to meet the owner and exchanged some great stories of family and culture.

Amazing Pasta, great atmosphere and wonderful service

Delicious but a bit pricey. Nice decor.

The lunch menu on their website which was supposed to be served until 4pm wasnt available when we arrived at 3pm. We made the reservation for the lunch menu specifically, too. On top of that one of the dishes we ordered was totally different from what was listed on the menu. Food was pretty good, especially the antipasti, but for $50/person it was not worth it. Very disappointed...

Absolutely wonderful, tasty, light, flavorful, simple yet complex.

Delicious handmade pasta, with a great range of gluten free options, all served with good attentive service. The orange cream filled doughnut balls were phenomenal!

Ordered the carbonara and Ragu to go. We wanted quick, homemade pasta and it was exactly what we expected. Food wasn’t the best I ever had, but still a great dinner.

Made a reservation they could not honor! It was thanksgiving eve and they had availability on Resy. It’s a trusted website from Amex and they closed early and went home. Outrageous and obnoxious they locked the door and waved us away. Avoid this place at all costs. Very disappointed in Pastai and Resy.

Nice neighborhood restaurant with varied menu.

Pastai is Chelseas best kept secret. The food is authentic, beautifully served and Extraordinary. Shush..... I love that I can still get a table when I want a terrific dinner.

Cozy place. Has gluten free pasta and bread

Great food, and good service. The lasagna was superb. Small dining area, but its part of the charm.

Love it here. Cozy, neighborhood place, excellent fresh pasta and delicious wine. Beautiful atmosphere, great service. They dont rush you. Perfect portions. Highly recommend!

Everything we ordered was great! They cater to those who eat gluten free! Loved the Sangria - it wasnt too sweet which it can often be. The place is so cute and has a great decor. Will definitely be coming back!

Its nice to finally find a great Italian restaurant in NYC with fresh produce, really nice atmosphere, great food and great service, I would recommend

Food was good but we ordered a filet and did not receive the correct cut of beef. It also came improperly cooked twice.

A little pricey and service was a little slow but the food was delicious.

Good service… and, if you’re looking forward to a Chicken Tender and salad for $30, this is your place!

I love this place. Amazing gluten free pasta.

Extremely delicious food, service was okay

Was looking forward to trying this place because the menu looked amazing. I was really disappointed. I ordered the cauliflower bucatini and it didn’t taste like anything. It only became edible when I added a ton of salt and pepper. They really need to learn what spices are. Would not recommend.

Beautiful Italian food and plenty of options! The ragu is usually good but can be a little substandard occasionally.

I also tried the Paccheri alla Genovese pasta dish and it was sublime. Sweet caraméliséd onions with just the right amount of meat in the mix. Pasta texture was exquisite and seemed homemade. This is exactly how Italian is done. A definite return trip next time in town!!

Lasagna was good. Lots of veggies and not overly meat heavy.

Lovely little place with delicious food. Not amazing but simple and good flavor. Not five stars because portions were on smaller side, no bread as appetizer like many Italian places, and they overcharged us on bill on accident. Still, we would come again!

My favorite restaurant. The staff is lovely. The ambiance is so warm and inviting. The food is so fresh and delicious. The wine selection is impressive.

This place is extremely cute and the food is good. My friend and I went for dinner. Our food came out in a timely manner and at the same time. The food was also the right temperature and I have no complaints about the service. Overall, I would say give this place a shot!

Not sure what the hype is. We came in to an almost empty restaurant. The host said we have no reservation, therefore the only table available is by the window (which was freezing cold.) We obliged, but as more walk-ins came by, the host offered two Caucasian girls table in the main dining room. We know they are walk-in because we sat literally next to the door. We heard the whole conversation. It would have been nice if the host extended the same courtesy. The food was so so. The Rigenette al Ragu literally has 4 strings of meat. As we left, there were still empty tables. What a disappointment. Never again.

The four of us had three different pasta dished, the Ragu, the Sardines on and the Lasagna. All were very good. We highly recommend for pasta dishes.

A good restaurant whit great food

Awesome brunch. Highly recommended!

Best place in the neighborhood and Oscar is nice and on top of things. Love it.

Had brunch here today. The foodwas delicious and the service even better. I nice relaxing place for breakfast. Hope to be back soon for dinner.

Such good Lasagna! So accommodating and such a lovely place! Cant wait to come back

This is a real Gem of a place in the heart of Chelsea.. wonderful staff thank you

Good place for a date, food is tasty and sized well: not too much but you leave full. Its a small space so you sit close. If it is at a popular time, it can get full and loud though.

Incredible food and service. Highly recommend.

Great food and even better atmosphere! Reminds me of my trip to Florence and Ill definitely be back soon

Food was spectacular! Cocktails were tremendous! I think we caught wait staff during shift break, so service was a little slow. No ghosts.

Quaint brunch spot. Will have to return for dinner. Service was efficient and low key, food was delicious.

Amazing food. Great service. Small place with good food. Not romantic, little noisy because its small but is worth it.

Very nice place, it feel cosy. The pastas were fresh very good. Staff wonderful.

Excellent pasta. Friendly staff. Inviting interior.

Beautifully authentic food and lovely atmosphere....savor the moment🌼

Delicious food. Great service.

Pastai is a super cute dinner spot in Chelsea. Ive walked past it countless times so one night a friend and I decided to finally try it. I got the bucatini for an entree and tiramisu for dessert. Both were simply amazing. The portions were a bit small but its NYC so its to be expected. The server gave us a complimentary round of shots after dinner which was much appreciated.

Fresh ingredients, fantastic service, food is truly delicious! Best Italian spot in Chelsea by far.

The second time around was a total disappointing experience. Service and food was not good. The pasta was so al dente that couldn’t be chewed and the taste of anything didn’t exist. All they want is to serve drinks, the food isn’t important. Two stars is very generous.

Great food in a cozy environment. A great recommendation for those looking for a place for small parties with great quality food in a relaxing ambiance, weather its Sunday brunch or Thursday dinner, this is a great option!

WOW!! This restaurant is small, quaint, cozy, Italian grandmas kitchen extravaganza. After making a last minute reservation for valentines day I was weary because of the lack of reviews. Nonetheless this place exceeded my expectations in every aspect. We were seated immediately at our reservation time and staff gave us the perfect amount of time to look at the menu before asking us what we wanted. After ordering drinks, apps, and entres at the same time we were ready to feast. first we were presented with an amazing bread app. Unfortunately they were out of the wine that we ordered, but the waiter, who was also the bartender (amazing) recommended us another bottle that was delicious for the same price. We order the prosciutto panini as well as the spaghetti carbonara and reginette al ragu and everything was amazing. The staff was attentive but not overbearing and the atmosphere was excellent. 10/10 would recommend and will for sure be back.

Will definitely be back. Negroni was one of the best I’ve had anywhere for some reason & I shall return to chat with the lovely pasta maker man !

Friendly service and pretty good food. Lovely space out back for a larger table!