The customer service was amazing and the food was even better! We will be back!Kid-friendliness: We brought our 5 month old and it was easy to get our stroller throughout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Lodi
This is simply the best Italian place in Harlem (besides the awesome Sotto Casa for pizza ?)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Graham Hawthorne
The only proper Italian coffee in Harlem, or for that matter most of NYC. Sit down and savour a finely made caffeinated beverage in a nice ceramic cup!They also have spectacularly great house-made pasta, and delicious pastry. Great vibe, staff, and hang.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ismael Orenstein
Great neighborhood Italian Caffe in central Harlem. Homemade pastas, pastries and coffee drinks. You can also get fresh pasta and sauces to cook at
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Giangreco
Great local Italian pasta cafe! Elena and Matteo are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
massimiliano melpignano
An all-Italian oasis located in the multi-ethnic neighborhood of Harlem (New York City)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Evers
This is a great Italian cafe- delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and very nice staff. I got some paninis to go and they were delicious. I’ll be back to try the pasta soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Diavolina, Mangiona
karen bishop
Love this cafe, quaint, cozy, outstanding pasta, panini, and baked goods. Gluten- free options are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elisabetta Girardi
We used Elena's catering for a small party we had at home and it was absolutely fabulous!Very easy to communicate with, very professional and efficient, the menu she proposed was well-balanced and well-thought to please all the guests. We are Italian and we tend to be picky about food... but she delivered exactly what we wished and everybody loved it, especially the vegetarian lasagne -that were so flavorful and delicious- and the mini-focaccia squares with pistacchio, mortadella and provolone. The desserts were also unbelievable.Highly recommended!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Ralston
This place is a true gem! The food is amazing as well as the ambiance. I feel like I’m in Italy. Can’t wait to go in warm weather and enjoy the garden. Such a great addition to the neighborhood.
Outstanding genuine "homemade" Italian pastas and sauces made by an Italian couple who also own Sottocasa across the street!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alejandro
If you are around this area don’t hesitate to try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shanice R.
The service here is very good. The people are very friendly and helpful. It does feel like you are in Italy there. It smells amazing inside! You smell all of the ingredients especially when you go early, and they are prepping for later. As for the food, I have been there a few times and haven't had anything really great. The pastries aren't all that and the food needs more flavor. The pasta itself was very delicious! Perfectly cooked. The bolognese sauce needed more salt and seasonings, but it was okay. I like that they have the area to adjust the food to your liking. You can add salt, pepper, etc. The food isn't overly filling. It's enough to hold you until you get home for more food or if you want to eat a bunch of dessert. The sandwiches are decent but small and expensive. I do like that they give you a side salad. For the desserts, I haven't had anything that's a must try. Some of them were just not for my taste and some of the pastries were just not as fresh tasting as I'd like. They were just out all day from the morning. Overall would I go back? Probably because I'm always in the area and hungry but maybe just get something light and maybe a tea would be all I would get. I may try more of the pastas to see if there are better ones.
Lisa Kim
We tried two dishes at this place, and the portions did not disappoint. The tomato and shrimp, along with the mussels, stood out for their delightful flavors. They have a self-serving water station. The cake and latte added a sweet note to our experience. Staff were nice and the store was clean. Will come back to try other dishes.
Gena C.
Delicious gluten free pasta and lovely, sweet, staff! Also had the gf apple cake. Would love to try more dishes.
The customer service was amazing and the food was even better! We will be back!Kid-friendliness: We brought our 5 month old and it was easy to get our stroller throughout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is simply the best Italian place in Harlem (besides the awesome Sotto Casa for pizza ?)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only proper Italian coffee in Harlem, or for that matter most of NYC. Sit down and savour a finely made caffeinated beverage in a nice ceramic cup!They also have spectacularly great house-made pasta, and delicious pastry. Great vibe, staff, and hang.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great neighborhood Italian Caffe in central Harlem. Homemade pastas, pastries and coffee drinks. You can also get fresh pasta and sauces to cook at
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local Italian pasta cafe! Elena and Matteo are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An all-Italian oasis located in the multi-ethnic neighborhood of Harlem (New York City)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great Italian cafe- delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and very nice staff. I got some paninis to go and they were delicious. I’ll be back to try the pasta soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Diavolina, Mangiona
Love this cafe, quaint, cozy, outstanding pasta, panini, and baked goods. Gluten- free options are fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We used Elena's catering for a small party we had at home and it was absolutely fabulous!Very easy to communicate with, very professional and efficient, the menu she proposed was well-balanced and well-thought to please all the guests. We are Italian and we tend to be picky about food... but she delivered exactly what we wished and everybody loved it, especially the vegetarian lasagne -that were so flavorful and delicious- and the mini-focaccia squares with pistacchio, mortadella and provolone. The desserts were also unbelievable.Highly recommended!
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a true gem! The food is amazing as well as the ambiance. I feel like I’m in Italy. Can’t wait to go in warm weather and enjoy the garden. Such a great addition to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding genuine "homemade" Italian pastas and sauces made by an Italian couple who also own Sottocasa across the street!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are around this area don’t hesitate to try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service here is very good. The people are very friendly and helpful. It does feel like you are in Italy there. It smells amazing inside! You smell all of the ingredients especially when you go early, and they are prepping for later. As for the food, I have been there a few times and haven't had anything really great. The pastries aren't all that and the food needs more flavor. The pasta itself was very delicious! Perfectly cooked. The bolognese sauce needed more salt and seasonings, but it was okay. I like that they have the area to adjust the food to your liking. You can add salt, pepper, etc. The food isn't overly filling. It's enough to hold you until you get home for more food or if you want to eat a bunch of dessert. The sandwiches are decent but small and expensive. I do like that they give you a side salad. For the desserts, I haven't had anything that's a must try. Some of them were just not for my taste and some of the pastries were just not as fresh tasting as I'd like. They were just out all day from the morning. Overall would I go back? Probably because I'm always in the area and hungry but maybe just get something light and maybe a tea would be all I would get. I may try more of the pastas to see if there are better ones.
We tried two dishes at this place, and the portions did not disappoint. The tomato and shrimp, along with the mussels, stood out for their delightful flavors. They have a self-serving water station. The cake and latte added a sweet note to our experience. Staff were nice and the store was clean. Will come back to try other dishes.
Delicious gluten free pasta and lovely, sweet, staff! Also had the gf apple cake. Would love to try more dishes.