Pisticci in New York

What a find! Delicious food, attentive service, reasonably priced, cozy atmosphere. Looking forward to a return visit. I never write reviews. This place deserves it.

The food is solid as always. I asked for a cup of water that was never served to me for the whole dinner...

Love this whole in the wall place food is delicious!

Great vibe and had that perfect neighbourhood brunch place vibe going on !!! Amazing food and great friendly staff !!! Kid-friendliness: Staff was extremely sweet with kids !!

We have visited this place a couple of times. This is a must when we go to NY. During dinner, one of us said this is likely the best Italian restaurant in the whole United States, and this is likely true. We have tried a lot of the entrées of the menu and all are amazing.

Came for cocktails and they delivered! #cocktailforacure Save the Ladies was a fun and tasty cocktail!

Really nice place and food. Recommended: rigatoni alla vodka

The first thing that impressed me was the ambiance. I like the vibe here. The service was super friendly and sweet. The food was in comparison to the above two, was brlow par. I liked the al dente texture of pasta and enjoyed it. Nothing else was special, but it was indeed good. I would dine once with a group of friends for the vibe and service.

I ve always liked this restaurant, for the food, affordability and service. But a couple of service points last night precludes me from awarding it five stars: the specials are given without pricing and the check, given to me via handheld electronic device, was for the total amount, not the itemized bill. Both are very uncool and not something I would have expected from such an otherwise pleasant restaurant. Our server was terrific, btw, as was our food.

Absolutely fantastic! Food is top quality. Service is top notch. Can t wait to be back! Quantity of food is also perfect. 5 STARS

My friends and I go here often for special occasions. The menu doesnt change much, but the food is always solid. Dietary restrictions: They always accommodate my severe peanut allergy very well

A good Italian place, but its ultimately very cookie cutter.

We had the pasticci pasta and the mushroom pasta both were very tasty and had good portions. The price is reasonable. Staff was attentive. Good non alcoholic beers. Laid back atmosphere will return

Great lunch options

Julietta was incredible - provided impeccable bar service! Great food and ambience

I ordered the basics and was super satisfied, quality and delicious! Spaghetti Al Pomodoro. Excellent service, being well looked after is paramount.

We dined in salmon was undercooked. Servers are friendly.

Anything Gluten Free we can eat or drink? Charles A....tks

Casual and cosy italian with outdoor terrace Great for brunch and dinner with large terrace. Places have shade but the sun can peak under the canopy, bring a hat. Service is good. Vodka pasta is very nice. Salmon salad is a bit basic and lacks creativity. Desserts are worth leaving space for especially the coconut cake. I would come back. #terrace #patiodining

Great spot to meet with friends for lunch.

The worst service and the worst pasta I ve ever had in NYC. Never go here.

A wonderful place

Amazing food with amazing servers!!!! Loved my experience, will definitely be coming back

Very good food! Amazing atmosphere! And amazing service! Recommend this place 100%

The food here is SOO GOOD!! The atmosphere is also lovely and Juliette is a great server.

Great service

Pisticci has returned orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, one of my favorite (and, in my opinion, one of their best) dishes to the menu. It, along with the mussels in tomato basil broth that I had for an appetizer, was delicious!

Highly recommend Pisticci for lunch or dinner date with family, friends or your significant other. Great for students too. Update: Recently went to Pisticci and service was quite poor and rude.

This place was very solid!! The staff was so friendly, very cute indoor atmosphere and the food was very good. The lamb pasta was great!

Hidden, but excellent place, good food, excellent service, best atmosfere.

I am unsure if my recent experience was a one-off, but the quality of service and food taste/portion declined from my last two visits to this restaurant.

Loved this place, such a quaint location!

Came for lunch with a friend and was impressed by the service and the great food. We had the penne a la vodka and the French toast and both were delicious. Will become a new local go-to. Wheelchair accessibility: They have an entrance in the back for wheelchairs which is perfect.

Great food and service. Eggplant rollatini best I ve ever had.

Best spicy vodka rigatoni I ve ever had

I really enjoyed the rigatoni alla vodka here - it has very complex flavors, going all over the place with creamy, acidic, salty, and a bit of heat from what I think are pepperoncinis (they work really well in this sauce!). My partner got the classic spaghetti pomodoro with meatballs, which was smooth, rustic, and simple done very well. The pasta itself was al dente, though I dont know if it was handmade. But I absolutely love the sauces!

Good old fashioned trattoria, a bit expensive but hey, its NYC!

Amazing Italian restaurant! A very chill place to bring a date or a family dinner

Delish! This place was recommended by my aunt who frequents this place often. Came for Sunday brunch and we were seated immediately. We had a very tough party to please but the staff did an excellent job. Everyone was very pleasant despite my demanding 90+ year old family members. My extremely picky daughter really enjoyed her spaghetti. She ate half the adult size portion bonkers. Everyone else loved their egg dishes. My fettuccine carbonara was delightful! I certainly recommend this place if you re in the area.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs are available Food

The service is always great here and I really like their decor. The pasta here is always very good. The lamb ricotta pasta is delicious, and so is their vodka sauce penne. The only downside is that their lunch menu is pretty limited compared to their dinner menu.

I am a creature of habit, and as a result I go to pisticci s all the time. The rigatoni vodka with sausage is incredible!

Pisticci, a warm Italian trattoria near Columbia, is a haven for fresh pasta lovers. Their signature penne Pisticci is a must-try, but they also offer homemade meatballs, polenta, and brunch. The ambiance is inviting, perfect for a casual meal with friends. Friendly service rounds out the experience, making Pisticci a great choice for a delicious and authentic Italian meal.

Been here a few times and have yet to be disappointed, every dish Ive ever ordered has been excellent, and the Penne Alla Vodka is The best Ive ever had anywhere! The place could use a little sprucing up, and linens on the tables would be nice, but I wouldnt let that stop me from coming back, everything else is outstanding, including the service.

I ate here twice in the space of one week and was impressed both times with the quality of the food, fresh and well prepared, and the attention to detail by the chef, even including the high quality bread and dipping olive oil. Service was equally good. Ill be back.

Amazing food! Make sure to try out Cavatelli

They food is always great. Got the fettuccine a Fungi and it was delicious Came back with a dairy allergy and they were very accommodating Food : 5/5

In a nutshell... Staff and service are wonderful! Food is solidly good. Value is okay. Menu is mainly pasta, and for an average mid $20 price point, the portions could be a touch bigger.

The ambiance, food, and service are commendable. Although I was there on a Saturday, it wasnt crowded to the point of not hearing your conversations. The lighting was just right. The food was quite delicious. I had the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and a slice of coconut cake. The portion of the meal wasnt too little or too much. I was satiated before I had the cake. The staff was warm upon entry and throughout the dining experience. I admit my party was there for an extended period, but we werent given cues to go. Nevertheless, I called twice before my reservation, and I got someone to talk to. That was important to me, and may be to other prospective guests who need to interact verbally with someone for additional information.

Great local Italian.

We always have an amazing experience here! The food is phenomenal, especially brunch menu! Wait staff is the best Ive ever seen, friendly and attentive.

I came here on vacation in early April, and I was extremely impressed! Corbin was my server and was very personable and truly elevated my experience. I did not intend to order dessert, but he sold me on the Tiramisu and all I have to say is wow. I would recommend Corbin and Pisticci to anyone in the area looking for great food and service.

Fantastic restaurant with such romantic flair, super cozy and the food is served in large portions for one person! We had the Garlic bread with goat cheese which was splendid, the butternut squash soup is a must try and the rigatoni/bolognese were delightful. Our waitress Madeline was stupendous and super patient to our party with 4 kids. Very grateful for her continuous attentiveness. the only thing I would say or take the subway or an Uber as parking is so scarce. We re here on a Wednesday night!

Very fast and friendly service! Good food with gluten free options, including gluten free pasta Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

3rd time coming in and this one time I came in with my child and they made it hard to seat me, even with reservation. Didn t find a way to accommodate me, what type of Resturant is this!

Nice Italian cuisine with great staff. Recommend you go to this restaurant!!

Always have a perfect meal at Pisticci! Love the lamb Maltagliati and can t go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs either. The staff is wonderful!

Cozy and cute atmosphere. really good pasta!!! I wish I ordered more food! Excellent place - reasonably priced. Would def recommend!

I usually love Pisticci & have the best time here, it s why I always make sure to bring visitors when they re in town. This visit however, I was shocked that the service was not up to par of what we are used to. Two of our wine glasses were sticky and dirty, and when I explained to our server and asked for new glasses, she proceeded to tell me they were just washed. and only brought new glasses after she felt them for herself. It took about 20 minutes to get the wine or any other service and we had to ask for bread after 30. Just seemed like she did not want to stop by our table. When ordering, one person at our table got meatballs with the ravioli and two did not. When the food came out, all 3 had meatballs. The server never came over to check if everything was okay with our food that came out, and instead I heard her loudly proclaim ugh why to the person running our food out when she was informed 2 of our orders were incorrect. Also, we were charged for all 3 having meatballs and the server said it wasn t her fault it was the computer. When we asked her to take it off, she did it in a way where she only took off $16, the price of the meatballs, off of all dishes to equal that amount instead of simply redoing the check?? It was confusing and she didn t explain it to us until we had to call her back over. The food of course is always amazing but I was really disappointed with the service especially after raving to my out of town friends.

Nice cute atmosphere. Food was well done, albeit menu a bit limited at lunchtime. had the Chilean sea bass special, which was satisfying.

Easily one of my favorite Italian restaurants in town. So consistent and so good, every single time!

I keep coming back here because all of the food is soooo good. Service is amazing as well, servers are super friendly and have good suggestions. I want to try everything on the menu!! this place is some of my favorite italian in NYC.

Food was delicious, service was great, and enjoyed my dining experience overall :) definitely recommend if you re in the neighborhood! Kid-friendliness: Definitely a family friendly restaurant!

Great food and team. Amazing service Vegetarian options: Vegan meatballs Food : 5/5 |

Its a great place! Food is excellent as usual.

Its a cute Italian restaurant not far from Columbia University and the Riverdale park. Both food and service were great. Nice selection of menu items, fast service, delicious.

Good restaurant, my wife enjoyed her birthday dinner there.

Avocado toast with chickpeas was an incredible portion and yummy to boot !

Fantastic experience. I had the smoked salmon special along with the clams and linguini special and a side of garlic toast. Almost too much to handle. But you combine that with some lovely wines and the great live music on Sundays and I had a blast!

Love this spot so much, it is a hidden gem and absolutely lovely

I had Grace as a server, she was super nice and was very knowledgeable about the menu. In addition, the other waitstaff were really quick to clear plates, refill drinks, etc.. The food was amazing, my mom said the fettuccine with mushrooms was the best pasta she s had in her life. The salmon I had was cooked really well, and my dad stole some of it. Great place to go if you re in NYC. Have a nice day :)

Their famous Pancake was just ordinary and nothing special. The guy who brought it was very friendly and polite but my waitress Rachel was not accommodating or helpful.

It was my second time trying this place- a different dish- because of the reviews. The service is not good and food is nothing that you would want to try for a second time if you go back. It was not a pleasant experience due to the noise and while there were many empty seats, I was seated next to a group with exploding laughs every few seconds. The waitresses could be more considerate and when having a group who is disruptive, seat other customers at another corner.

Food and service were excellent

Came back after 15 years and had a wonderful meal. Our server, Luke was so kind and made us feel welcome.

My photos did not justice of how great this meal was. Great low key spot for pasta and great vibes. This place is a gem for the area. Service 10/10 Food 9/10 Atmosphere 10/10

I was there a few weeks ago on a date and it couldn t had been a great venue to make a great first impression. The food was fantastic and the hospitality when I walked into the restaurant and was greeted. Not to mention the coconut cake that we had at the end of our dinner. Just a perfect night. I love this place!

The best pasta place in Manhattan.

It s nice for the area, but you can do better in Midtown

Strong food and wide wine selection. The vibe is really fun and outdoor seating is comfortable.

One of the best places in all NYC hands down

Food was good, however, service started out well and then it deteriorated. We felt rushed . l ordered dessert and then decided to take it home. Unfortunately, l dropped the box and my dessert fell on the floor. Although it was my fault, most establishments would have offered me another slice of cake. This did not happen. We were a party of two senior women, spending approx $156 and l was disappointed with the service. This was not my first time at this restaurant, however this was the first time l felt uncomfortable.

Went with my wife for dinner and unfortunately it was a bit of a disapointment. Would not recommend. The good: 1) Atmosphere: this is probably the best out of it. Decoration is nice and it was quite packed on a Saturday night. 2) Selection of drinks: Decent number of wines, beers, cocktails, etc. The bad: 1) Food: some of the dishes were well thought but excecution was poor. We had the capresse burrata and the ravioli and the were unproperly seasoned, lacking of flavour (burrata is clearly local , not italian). The tiramisu was dry on the inside (looks like they forgot about applying the coffee to the cookies) 2) Service was a bit unattentive If you want italian, and you are in the area, you are way better off at Max Soha.

So good!!! The creamy tomato sauce on several of the dishes is absolutely delicious. I got the ravioli and it was amazing. My only disappointment is that they only serve the carbonara at brunch, and they re pretty limited with cream sauces.

Some issues with service at the bar. They have 2 separate small bars. 1 was full of guests eating and the other not attended and full of to -go orders with no chairs. We were told we could not order at the bar full of patrons ( because the only place to order was at the servers area without reaching over people eating) but to go to the other bar where there was no attendant or counter space. Otherwise, a lovely place. Great food and our waitress was wonderful.

Great place to celebrate pre-graduation

We had Brunch at Pisticci in Upper West Side with family. The decor is adorable with cozy & relaxing ambiance. We ordered most of the items available on the menu and they were overall decent with reasonable price. The portion of the avocado toast was impressive, it s generous to see Pisticci serving 3 slices in one plate. My roommate had Fettuccine al Funghi and it was amazingly good. It s flavorful and the noodles were chewy. We still got a tiramisu as dessert & it was a perfect ending even though we were extremely full.

Nice classic Italian fare. Excellent salads and sandwiches. We ate outside because it was a nice day.

The good reviews are spot on. We had a wonderful lunch at Pisticci. Its lovely inside and out. It was a beautiful day for the patio so we choose to sit street side under an umbrella. Service was perfect from start to finish. Our lunch was sensational! I had the Insalata Pisticci (minus the potatoes) and added grilled salmon instead. The spinach was fresh, the dressing divine and the salmon was flaky yet firm. My husband had the Seafood Pasta special. It was loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams and a white fish over linguine. There was more fish than pasta which thrilled my husband. If youre wondering if he enjoyed the sauce, I can tell you he alone ate the entire basket of the crusty Italian bread, dragging every piece through his leftover sauce and finally spooning the rest on his last piece of bread. We will definitely eat here again!

Always get great service here

Good brunch place.

Nice and friendly

Family style

Great service in outdoor setting. Good pasta type dishes Food

Great Italian cuisine, friendly, fast service.

Just get the lemon ricotta pancakes and the grapefruit martini. Done.

My family and I had lunch past 15 May during the 2023 Graduation week of the great Columbia University. We had penne pisticci, Tuscan bean ravioli, prosciutto e spinaci, minestrone, homemade tiramisu among other dishes in the menu. Everything prime homemade and cooked, the best of Tuscan cuisine. Supreme customer service that guided us with all the options with a very friendly and nice vibe. Definitely a place to go over and over again.

Nice and humble Italian restaurant right next to Columbias campus. They have a good mix of traditional Italian dishes and more typical brunch fare. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

Consistently good food. Lots of outdoor dining space. Nice people!

Lovely restaurant! Vegetarian options: Great spaghetti with vegan meatballs. Also the grapefruit cocktail was delicious. Food : 5/5 |

Amazing food and service

Great menu. This is definitely an authentic Italian restaurant. The menu has several traditional dishes and the house specials are great. Spaghetti di Mare was delicious and I strongly recommend.

Got the fettuccine Al funghi. Good but not excellent as I was expecting. The mushrooms were kind of boring. They just tasted like mushrooms that were cooked, not slightly browned in the pan, no garlic or barely I asked for parmesan because I needed it to make it exciting. The pasta were pretty good though. I liked the thickness and they were perfectly Al dente. Nice server at the bar!

Top Notch, Quick service and attentive staff. Luke was kind and knew the menu. $20-40 a plate. Nice atmosphere and would visit again many times over.

I go to Pisticci every time I visit NYC. Its a great Italian place right next to Columbia University. The food is always excellent, great selection of dishes and drinks, nice service. Hard to find anything negative. I highly recommend.

Super cute place with affordable pasta. Also has one of favorite versions of affogato because it comes in a chocolate shell. A good date spot!

My experience eating here was amazing. The food was delicious. I had the Spaghetti and Plant-Based Meatballs SOOO GOOD! It all tasted fresh and extremely authentic. The meatballs didn t taste like meat, in the sense that it wasn t an impossible or beyond meat. BUT it did have the hardiness, spongey texture, and an amazing sauce/seasoning that in my opinion was better than any meat sub I ve had. The service was amazing. Everything was prepared quickly. Everyone was kind. It was extremely clean. I have nothing bad to say! Vegetarian options: Vegan Options Plant-Based Meatballs Dietary restrictions: Vegan Options, Dairy Free Options Plant-Based Meatballs

The food is a solid 4 stars. Service was quite slow on refills. A bit loud. Yet overall a nice restaurant!

Elise, our waitress, was so kind! Loved her energy and the ambiance of the restaurant. Our appetizer was the burrata and we loved it! My girlfriends pasta was delicious. She had the vodka dish. Mine was a bit surprising (the lamb ragu). Way too much ragu. Felt like the pasta was drenched and it didnt have much taste. Wasnt a fan of that dish. Overall though LOVED this restaurant. Prices were very reasonable and they gave us champagne for our anniversary. :)

I missed lunch so I treated myself to an early dinner. I love this place because you can eat a vegetarian meal that is as good or better than the meat options. I finished with sorbetto. The only (minor) misstep was the bread. It was not very good. But, having missed lunch it came quickly and kept me from drinking on an empty stomach. This restaurant is so great that when someone suggests somewhere else I sometimes feel a little disappointed, even when I know Ill enjoy the other place too.

Hidden gem with great service and authentic Italian food. Best spot for dating for just a good time.

Been loving this place for brunch! A diverse crowd and tasty food makes for a solid choice. Was easy for our table of 6 to enjoy. Get the Uova Contandine!

Consistent food that s good every time.

Luke was amazing and attentive and the food was so fresh and delicious. The sauce on each dish was fantastic. The tiramisu was homemade and wonderful!

The service is good, the food not so much.

The only reason Im willing to trek all the way up north from Brooklyn to visit friends: the pasta of Pisticci. Dont even like coconut cake but theirs is amazing.

Great wines !!!

This was a wonderful discovery, and its much better place than a lot of other so-called Italian restaurants. The burrata was so fresh it was melting on the fork, served with cherry tomatoes (riped in the sun and not in a greenhouse). The mussels were great but what really made them was the broth underneath: flavorsome, balanced, rich. And the ribeye (a special of the day) it was cooked perfectly, medium rare as I had asked. Fiorello could take a lesson or two here.

It is a very cozy restaurant where you can spend time in absolute tranquility while enjoying your food, I really recommend it...

Still delicious and even better service than when we came in 2004! Loved the food and service

Wonderful spot for an uptown birthday dinner or just a nice lunch! The pastas are divine and the meats are cooked to perfection. Lovely ambiance and friendly service.

One of the most authentic italian restaurants in New York City.

Veggie panini was rather bland. Sitting outside is pleasant enough though conversation stops when the subway rolls by.

Everyone is super rude. It feels like they are doing you a favour by serving you. Don t home here if you care about customer service.

Lovely neighborhood spot. Used to come here frequently. Last time apps were not great, especially fennel salad wasn t good. Pasta is pretty good but seemed like it was waiting on the hot plate a while.

Always a treat. Delicious food from start to finish.

Quite a gem on the upper west side! The food was fantastic, and the service was friendly and prompt. We will definitely be back!

Extremely fresh delicious pasta, and a great, peaceful outdoor patio for eating! Not many restaurants in New York can say as much, so Id say its worth its rather high cost.

Simply amazing the food was great the people are friendly....I definitely recommend it.

First time and its a intimate place to have a date m.

We ate really well, excellent pasta first courses and the Angus steak was amazing! We really needed it!!!!

Really nice waiting staff! The food was very good for pasta in NY, though I have had better Italian food. I would return.

love the vodka penne, its always a delight.

Went here for a lowkey dinner for my birthday with my girlfriend and had a lovely time. The service was friendly, and the food was delicious!

Good food, but staff is INCREDIBLY pushy. They will take your plate away the second you are done even when everyone else is still eating, and are at least as eager to shove checks under your nose with zero time to rest.

Well cooked pasta with scrumptious sauces, wine, patio seating, kind and helpful servers. Nothing more to make dinner enjoyable

Never a bad meal at pisticci! A neighborhood staple that never lets you down. I dine here for lunch, brunch, dinner, and holidays. Also, two major things that have stuck out over the years are their consistently creative and delicious special dishes and their absolutely wonderful outdoor dining setup. Props to pisticci for being such a classic while not shying away from trying bold and innovative elevated fare. I will always make the trek back to pisticci despite no longer living nearby since I never leave without a smile . Hop on the 1 and get up/down there!

Service was attentive and polite. Food came out quick and it was delicious!!! Atmosphere is fantastic.

Nice, cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff and very good food (pasta dishes we had were fantastic) which on top has a fair price. I liked the interior and table arrangement. Not as other restaurants in NY. You have space. Define toy worth the train ride to get there from the city.

Mid

Always such great food here with excellent service and a cool ambience.

OMG! My meal was EVERYTHING! I couldnt have the cream-based sauce on the seafood dish. So the chef whipped me up another sauce and it was incredible! Everytime i turned my head, my daughters fork was in my plate!

Great spot for Italian food. The menu is conceise without too many entries listed and everything we ordered was perfectly presented and tasty.

Great!!

They changed the waitress three times during our dinner. They had a hard to time to get the orders arranged. The food was good but not hot. Food

I have eaten here at least 50 times over the past 3 years, and the pasta is always quite good. The coconut cake is awesome. They recently started charging extra for Parmesan cheese with your pasta, which perfectly symbolizes the vibe of this restaurant. The cheese costs extra, but the side of pretention is absolutely free. Go to 314 down the street instead, nice people and authentic food.

Food was amazing. Price is reasonable for the location and service.