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"This is kind of foodie nirvana, care of Mario Batali. Essentially Costco-sized, this Italian gourmet grocery store stocks aisle after aisle of the best artisanal ingredients, including truly fantastic fresh pasta. Throughout the space (which also includes cookware), you’ll find plenty of places to sit down and eat. While there are several gussied-up Batali restaurants upstairs, including a rooftop birreria, we find the best way to experience Eataly it is to grab a seat at one of the many bar-size specialty eateries scattered across the main shop floor. Understandably, they offer an excellent array of gelato."

The New York City Foodie Guide

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"This is kind of foodie nirvana, care of Mario Batali. Essentially Costco-sized, this Italian gourmet grocery store stocks aisle after aisle of the best artisanal ingredients, including truly fantastic fresh pasta. Throughout the space (which also includes cookware), you’ll find plenty of places to sit down and eat. While there are several gussied-up Batali restaurants upstairs, including a rooftop birreria, we find the best way to experience Eataly it is to grab a seat at one of the many bar-size specialty eateries scattered across the main shop floor. "

The Chelsea & Flatiron Guide

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"New pasta bar serving a range of styles of housemade pasta such as agnolotti del plin and cavatelli with boar ragu." - Stefanie Tuder

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Nate Hartrich

Google

This is a very cool concept. You eat your meal in the middle of the Italian market. It’s a bit overpriced but all the pasta is made in front of you. The food is really good I had the Tagliatelle which was amazing. My wife had the Tonnarelli which also enjoyed. The kids were able to get spaghetti with red sauce. Be aware there is a bit of language barrier when ordering so know what you want to make your life easier. I also had a cold Peroni which hit the spot.

Se Ne

Google

Eataly never disappoints. This place is rather expensive. But what is not expensive in NYC. Food is great. If you are lucky, they prepare it just in front of you. Staff: Some of them are really friendly, some seem not to care too much.

Luca

Google

Excellent service, the staff is really friendly and ready to take care of you and your order. The food, like in all Eataly, is well prepared and with very good ingredients. Eataly is always a guarantee for italian food.

B E

Google

Very busy on a weekend but we found a spot at the pasta bar and enjoyed watching pasta being made while we waited for our meal. The pasta was delish! Justa little too peppery. The salad was yum too! Would definitely come back here or to any of the other restaurants in Eataly. We have a focaccia and some fresh pasta on the way out to make at home. 😋

Kaylin Underwood

Google

Just paid $17 for one slice of bread with cheese and honey on it… WHAT??? Excuse me WHAT! The Bruschetta. Don’t get me wrong, it tasted good, but what the heck? If i wanted to pay this much for an appetizer I’d get something that’d actually fill me up at the very least. I’m so confused and feel played. Should’ve sent it back. Feeling ripped off ☹️ don’t come here.

E K

Google

I was stuck between a 4 ⭐️ and 3 ⭐️ but idk. Wine was good, service was great. The cesar and truffle bruschetta were on point and delicious, but I expected so much more of the pasta! The pasta itself felt perfect, but the sauces didn’t do it for me. Tagliatelle was good but something still felt off, and the amatriciana sauce was just so thick/chunky. Would come back for apps and wine if I’m shopping at eataly, but otherwise I wouldn’t come back. Oh and the tiramisu was great! They also mentioned to have the budino but I guess next time!

Lizzie Backhouse

Google

Such incredible pasta dishes! The portion might look a bit small at first, but it was actually the perfect amount. We were sat right in front of the guy making all of the pasta which really added to the experience. Both sauces were super deep in flavour and complimented the pasta shapes we chose. We also had a lovely white wine each to go alongside and overall this was a great experience, not just because of the food, but because of the sensory dining experience too.

Kathy D

Google

Inside Eataly. Bar service. Food was very good. I would go back again for the Caesar salad, shaved Brussels and crispy bread crumbs. One of the beat I have ever had. Cacio e pepe was good but unfortunately was served barely warm which took away from the dish. The pasta was al dente perfection. Just shy of undercooked but perfect. Nice wine selection. Service was a little slow and servers seemed to be not very interested or enjoying their job. Great place for a taste of good food in small manageable portions. Having said that it is rather pricey but Eataly is a touristy place.

Nate Hartrich

Google

This is a very cool concept. You eat your meal in the middle of the Italian market. It’s a bit overpriced but all the pasta is made in front of you. The food is really good I had the Tagliatelle which was amazing. My wife had the Tonnarelli which also enjoyed. The kids were able to get spaghetti with red sauce. Be aware there is a bit of language barrier when ordering so know what you want to make your life easier. I also had a cold Peroni which hit the spot.

Se Ne

Google

Eataly never disappoints. This place is rather expensive. But what is not expensive in NYC. Food is great. If you are lucky, they prepare it just in front of you. Staff: Some of them are really friendly, some seem not to care too much.

Luca

Google

Excellent service, the staff is really friendly and ready to take care of you and your order. The food, like in all Eataly, is well prepared and with very good ingredients. Eataly is always a guarantee for italian food.

B E

Google

Very busy on a weekend but we found a spot at the pasta bar and enjoyed watching pasta being made while we waited for our meal. The pasta was delish! Justa little too peppery. The salad was yum too! Would definitely come back here or to any of the other restaurants in Eataly. We have a focaccia and some fresh pasta on the way out to make at home. 😋

Kaylin Underwood

Google

Just paid $17 for one slice of bread with cheese and honey on it… WHAT??? Excuse me WHAT! The Bruschetta. Don’t get me wrong, it tasted good, but what the heck? If i wanted to pay this much for an appetizer I’d get something that’d actually fill me up at the very least. I’m so confused and feel played. Should’ve sent it back. Feeling ripped off ☹️ don’t come here.

E K

Google

I was stuck between a 4 ⭐️ and 3 ⭐️ but idk. Wine was good, service was great. The cesar and truffle bruschetta were on point and delicious, but I expected so much more of the pasta! The pasta itself felt perfect, but the sauces didn’t do it for me. Tagliatelle was good but something still felt off, and the amatriciana sauce was just so thick/chunky. Would come back for apps and wine if I’m shopping at eataly, but otherwise I wouldn’t come back. Oh and the tiramisu was great! They also mentioned to have the budino but I guess next time!

Lizzie Backhouse

Google

Such incredible pasta dishes! The portion might look a bit small at first, but it was actually the perfect amount. We were sat right in front of the guy making all of the pasta which really added to the experience. Both sauces were super deep in flavour and complimented the pasta shapes we chose. We also had a lovely white wine each to go alongside and overall this was a great experience, not just because of the food, but because of the sensory dining experience too.

Kathy D

Google

Inside Eataly. Bar service. Food was very good. I would go back again for the Caesar salad, shaved Brussels and crispy bread crumbs. One of the beat I have ever had. Cacio e pepe was good but unfortunately was served barely warm which took away from the dish. The pasta was al dente perfection. Just shy of undercooked but perfect. Nice wine selection. Service was a little slow and servers seemed to be not very interested or enjoying their job. Great place for a taste of good food in small manageable portions. Having said that it is rather pricey but Eataly is a touristy place.

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