This place really delivers on both food and vibe. As soon as you walk in, you’re greeted by the sight of fresh pasta being made right in front of you — the guy working the pasta machine is actually the same one you’ll see in a bunch of their Google photos and videos on Google maps reviews. It’s a fun, unique touch that sets the tone right away. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and cozy with string lights that add a nice glow. The service was genuinely great — super friendly staff who made the whole experience feel welcoming. Now for the coolest part: some of the seats are actually swings. Yep, actual swings hanging from the ceiling. It’s a really fun idea, but heads up — if you want to sit on those, definitely make a reservation. We didn’t, so we ended up at a regular table (still comfy though). As for the food: excellent across the board. The Bolognese was a standout, but honestly, every pasta we tried — red sauces, white sauces, different noodle types — was on point. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Would happily go back — just with a reservation next time so we can snag those swing seats.

Amazing authentic Italian food. Alessandro is warm and welcoming and the food truly is a meal like you have never experienced!!! You will not be disappointed! We can’t wait to come back. The coziness of the tables and swings are so unique and inviting.

Got the Cacio e Pepe and it was unreal :) super creamy, perfectly al dente, exactly how I love it. The focaccia was fluffy inside, crispy outside, totally addictive. Chill vibe, friendly service… honestly, can’t wait to go back.

Truly an amazing pasta spot! Ordered the cacio e pepe and it was out of this world. Pasta was perfectly al dente and sauce was creamy but not too rich. Owner came by to check on us and was very kind!

I just had a fantastic dining experience with my husband and our adult daughter at Maestro! Alessandro and his team are terrific - they all made us feel so welcome. The food is delicious - we could see our pastas cut just before serving (which is special and unique) and exactly as we requested. The portions are generous and the wines were great. The atmosphere is great - beautifully decorated with an energetic feel yet still easy to talk and hear just our table. We loved Maestro so much that we are now planning some private parties there. Maestro Pasta is a true gem!

We were in New York for two days and decided to visit this restaurant. Everything was very delicious. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and the service was excellent. Even though we were a large group, everything was well organized and attentive. The owner personally took great care of us, which made the whole experience feel warm and welcoming, like home. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back.

My son and I walked into Maestro Pasta for a quick bite with no expectations and we were very pleasantly surprised when we were promptly seated at the bar and taken care of in a warm friendly atmosphere like we eat there every night. The surprise of this restaurant is that it is in a very touristy neighborhood, yet it has the feeling like a restaurant you could eat at regularly and always be satisfied/delighted with your food. We had such a nice experience. The menu was full of pleasant surprises and yummy choices. The service was friendly, available, pleasant, and proud of the beautiful food that they were making and serving. I look forward to going back and taking my GF, starting with the artichoke appetizer as a nice prelude to the homemade pasta.

YO

If you’re a fan of fries, this is the place to be! Pommes Frites truly specializes in what they do. The fries are perfectly crispy, and the variety of sauces is incredible—each one is delicious and unique. On top of that, the service was excellent and very friendly. Highly recommended! 🍟

vfernandez515

The Poutine Fries were amazing! Portion was huge! The truffle sauce, garlic sauce and aji Verde sauces were my favorite. Definitely coming back❤️

Amanda of the South

Fries for lunch? Yes, please. So delicious, and all of the sauces we tried were great complements to the truffle fries. I recommend trying several sauces to get the full spectrum.

Ron Georgalis

We absolutely loved this place! The putine we ordered was magnificent and plentiful, the service amazingly generous, fast, and friendly, and the ambience uniquely beautiful. I was particularly blown away by the sheer variety of mouthwatering sauces, the perfect crispiness of the frites, and the fact that the whole restaurant's décor is defined by solid wood and brass, making it feel like a cozy 17th-century tavern. This is the ideal spot to go to on a chilly, blustery evening. I can't wait to return to try even more of their ingenious sauces and delicious Belgian ales. What a gem!

Nicole H

Pommes Frites is my go-to spot for fries in New York! The fries are always fresh and crispy, and the variety of sauces keeps it fun every time. Seating is limited, but I love the quirky design of the tables with built-in cone holders.

Maegan Wrubel

Love this spot in the west village! The fries are always fresh and perfectly prepared. This visit I got the truffle fries (pic attached) You can’t go wrong with any of the sauces - the truffle ketchup and Parmesan peppercorn are our go-to

nisha sridhar

These are hands down the best fries I've ever had. It's tasty and fresh. The dipping sauces were really delicious too. They are generous with the tasting samples. Highly recommend!

Katie McCormick

Great pit stop for tasty fries! Lots of dipping sauces it was hard to choose just a few. Huge portions and the fries came out piping hot, not too salty. Delicious!

Brian

Pommes Frites has always been a good to in order for me to satisfy my fries cravings. They serve great portions at a good price and there are sooo many options for sauces. They have great service , allowing you to try any of the flavors before you make you order and then in a matter of moments, youre meal is ready. The atmosphere is like an old tavern feel , but the seats and space is limited. But overall I love this place!

Hal Doueck

The one and only. Not sure you need the 3 sauces for $5.50, because their ketchup/onion/mayo concoction is just as good. But I would do the herbs and parnesan, though. Have not tried the poutine!

Hannah Thames

This place has the best sauces! Fries are piping hot and have the perfect soft/crunch ratio. Aji Verde sauce was our BEST! In our four day trip we came twice.

Asif Rehmani

This place serves fries like you’d find in the Netherlands or Europe—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and served with a huge variety of sauces. The Black Truffle Mayo is a must-try, especially with the large-size fries. The interior has a medieval-style decor, but they play modern pop music, which is kind of a weird mix—but in a cool way. The menu is all about their signature fries, double-fried for that perfect texture, with over 30 dipping sauces ranging from classics like roasted garlic aioli to more unique options like Vietnamese pineapple. It’s a small spot but super popular with both locals and tourists. Great for a quick, delicious snack, and they’re open late—until midnight on weekdays and 2 AM on weekends—so perfect for late-night cravings!

Jackie Adler

I was so excited to find this place while wandering the area on a Sunday afternoon. There is nothing quite like delicious, hot French fries, and the added bonus of a variety of dipping sauces made this over the top perfect. Fries were unbelievably good! The cheese sauce was a favorite, and the honey mustard and bbq were good as well. The black truffle was pretty heavy on the garlic, so I would not order that one again next time. Highly recommend!!

Always fun coming here and trying new flavors with friends. The place is small and can get really packed, but they're open late nights and it's a good bite to grab.

I. Love. This. Place. I've been getting their fries for the past 13 years and I never get tired of it. The fries are so tasty and their sauces are amazing. I recommend Pommes Frites to all of my frie…

I. Love. This. Place. I've been getting their fries for the past 13 years and I never get tired of it. The fries are so tasty and their sauces are amazing. I recommend Pommes Frites to all of my …

Pommes Frites was the best impulsive decision on wintery night. These are seriously the best fries you'll ever have: perfectly crunchy on the outside and unbelievably fluffy on the inside. I would …

The best Belgian Fries I had outside Belgium. The Mayo is outstanding. service is excellent.

The BEST poutine I have ever had! These were incredible and I would definitely come back to try other menu items. The ambience truly transported me to Belgium.

This is a spot that has quick service, wide array of sauce selections and delicious fries! I was craving Belgian style fries and this place hit the spot :)

This is a spot that has quick service, wide array of sauce selections and delicious fries! I was craving Belgian style fries and this place hit the spot :)

Super tiny hole in the wall with limited seating but delicious homemade Belgium fries! Service is quick.

Delicious, piping hot French fries, an amazing array of delectable dipping sauces (try the black truffle mayo and garlic aioli!), quick, friendly service, no-frills, chill ambiance. I always come h…

Love this fries shop!\n\nFood: the fries are delicious and big and very filling! We got the large fries to share with three sauces! My favorite sauce is the mango chutney! The Irish curry was good …

Pomme Frites hits every time! \n\nAs a person who grew up on Friday Friet in the Netherlands, I can truly say these fries taste just like home! ambiance is fine, nothing crazy but just cozy and chi…

Delicious fries and sauces and also cheap. Service is average. The space gets crowded because it is located by NYU and all students go there to eat. \nI always want to go back to this place though,…

We had something similar in Galway, Ireland and have been looking for something stateside that compares ever since. These “French fries” were freshly made and crispy! Generous servings and sauces. So…

We had something similar in Galway, Ireland and have been looking for something stateside that compares ever since. These “French fries” were freshly made and crispy! Generous servings and sauces. …

We’ve done several eating establishments whilst in Manhattan and I felt that this particular one deserves a large shoutout. Really good food, very quick and friendly service, good range across the …

Maestro Pasta is such a cute place. Very small with moderately limited seating, but I was able to walk right in and get a table for 2 at 7pm on a Saturday with no wait. It was so neat to see the pasta being made right in front of you, and the atmosphere is so great. The service was amazing, VERY quick to deliver the meal and drinks, and very friendly. I got an espresso martini which was very delicious (just note, it is more on the expensive side, almost the same price as my meal) but it was amazing. Unfortunately, I felt like my food (Bolognese with fettuccine noodles) was lacking. The portion size was great, definitely MORE than enough food for me (enough for 2 meals), but the taste was not was I was expecting. It was quite bland and underwhelming compared to the environment. Overall, this was a good place to visit and I had a good experience, I just wish my food was a bit more flavorful.

We were hungry and thirsty while walking down this street, and decided to eat here. Definitely worth it. They hand made their pasta in front of our eyes, and the sauces were creamy, flavorful, and great portions as well. The place is small, but looked like you stepped into a little bit of Italy. Waiters were incredibly friendly and nice, and served with efficiency. Would come here again, definitely worth it.

Fried Artichoke hearts was a great starter and the garlic aioli was great. Tiramisu was surprisingly dry but not the worst, not enough coffee flavor. Tartufo with fettuccine was the best pasta dish, Anolini Pasticciati filling was flavorless but the sauce was good. Tartufo focaccia was super filling and tasted great but it was really heavy, I didn’t expect so much cheese and sauce. Atmosphere was amazing, food was good, service was all right.

James La Manna

Another hit from the book One Food Wonders. It's all frites, frites, frites. The only question when you walk in is what sauce do I want with my frites and let me tell you it is not an easy one. Luckily with the amount of frites, even a small, you can pick 2 or 3 sauces and still get a good feel for all of them. I went with the Roasted Garlic Aioli. And in case you are wondering the holes in the tables are where you put the frites cones.

Cem Simsek

I have been running a traditional Belgian frituur “Oma’s Frit” for 15 years 🇧🇪. I walked in here out of pure curiosity, because Belgian fries are not just food — they’re a network of tradition and perfection, built over generations. The secret to real Belgian fries lies in the quality and variety of the potatoes, the type of fat used, and precise control of temperature and frying time. Even how many potatoes are added to the fryer at once makes a difference: if you add too many, the temperature suddenly drops, which immediately affects the texture. A powerful fryer, the right fat, and especially the double-frying method with correct temperatures and timings are absolutely crucial. In Belgium, potatoes are delivered fresh every day, and we mostly use Bintje potatoes because of their unique flavor and structure. Occasionally we switch to Agria, but nothing truly compares to good Bintjes. With all that in mind, I was curious to give this place a try. I walked in… and honestly, I walked back out rather quickly. The bar for fries in Belgium is simply very high, and what I saw here didn’t reach that level. This is not meant as negative criticism, just an honest observation: real fries… that’s something truly Belgian. 🇧🇪🍟

Hyeon Yoo

I got the regular poutine and it wasn't amazing, just fine and a bit bland tasting. Maybe I should've gotten the special? I thought the interior and exterior was charming and well thought out, despite the limited space. I might go again to try other options.

Diego Cortez

Staff was really polite and nice. The fries were good and had a large variety of sauces. My family decided to get a large order and 3 sauces ( samurai ketchup, cheddar cheese and frittes mayo). The fries were a little underwhelming, but would still recommend folks to try them and sample taste the sauces. The tables were cool since you could put your fries in the hole and snack easily.

Pommes Frites was my go to place to get poutine in Manhattan. That's no longer true. I went there last time and couldn't finish my order because it was so bad. I don't know what the small white thing…

I came here for their poutine fries and Pommes Frites is known for their Belgian style fries. However, the fries here are quite big, which means that there's a lot more potato and there's less …

Not many know about this restaurant. Despite limited seating and lunch crowds, this place impresses with food quality and service. They prepare wonderful dishes at everyday prices. We were met with…

Not many know about this restaurant. Despite limited seating and lunch crowds, this place impresses with food quality and service. They prepare wonderful dishes at everyday prices. We were met with…

Not many know about this restaurant. Despite limited seating and lunch crowds, this place impresses with food quality and service. They prepare wonderful dishes at everyday prices. We were met with…

If you do one thing you should at least do it well, absolutely a waste of time and money. cheap fries, cheap sauces and the truffle part was power shake that wasn't good. Save $20 on below aver…

Excellent hole in the wall spot with great fries. Lots of sauce options. Ordered the regular size and would have had enough with the smaller size. Absolutely delicious.

Crispy, fat fries. Excellent sauces. We had the Regular Impossible Poutine and the Regular Poutine with smoked eggplant sauce. both were very good. Sitting is limitted.

The ambience in the restaurant was good, the guy at the front was nice and cordial even offered to try the sauces. I had the poutine and I do have to say it was good but the portion was too big for…

If you like fries this is the place to go. Lots of dip choices we had 3. There has to be a pick for every taste. Small seating area. Helpful staff.

Sabahat Ali

For many people this will be FIVE STARS. I want to make that really clear because if you like a thick cut fry that’s golden on the outside with a high “fuffly potato” ratio on the inside, you’ll enjoy it thoroughly because they’ve executed amazingly on that kind of fry. The problem in this case is me: I like a thin cut fry with more of the crunchy / crispy golden exterior and less of the interior of a fry. And they really are two different categories of fry. As far as execution on the former is concerned, it’s done well. I just don’t like that kind of fry. The black truffle mayo we got sounded great but fell very short of our expectations. Barely any truffle flavour and you have to buy truffle oil separately. The place does feel like a rendezvous for Diagon Alley’s shadiest wizards so that’s actually really cool especially because it feels like you’ve entered an olden times tavern restaurant in 18th century England. All in all if you like the thick cut fry scene they guys have executed beautifully, but if you’re like me I wouldn’t choose to come back here simply because of my preference for cut fries. I’m sure these guys would do an amazing job making those.

Jon P.

Visited Pommes Frites on June 30, 2025, at approximately 7:10 PM. The fries were undeniably the highlight—fresh, hot, crispy, and served in generous portions. They definitely live up to the hype when it comes to flavor and texture. However, the customer service left a lot to be desired. The male employee working the counter at that time showed no personality and came across as borderline rude. There was no greeting, no eye contact, and no effort to make us feel welcomed or appreciated. It was a surprisingly cold interaction that took away from an otherwise enjoyable food experience. Great fries, but hospitality matters—and unfortunately, it was missing during our visit.

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Small spot, so limited seating. There is a table outside as well. The fries were great but the dip we got, garlic aioli was bad.

This used to my fave place when I was an undergrad so it was many years ago. It's not the same anymore. The fries are no different than what you might get from a diner. They're not double fried and w…

This used to my fave place when I was an undergrad so it was many years ago. It's not the same anymore. The fries are no different than what you might get from a diner. They're not double fried and…

THese used to be the best. My fries were ready very quickly - too quickly. These used to be twice freid, great flavor. I think ... not anymore. Very average, at an above average price. And the sauc…

THese used to be the best. My fries were ready very quickly - too quickly. These used to be twice freid, great flavor. I think ... not anymore. Very average, at an above average price. And the sauc…

Dan Larson

The poutine has more cheese and gravy than fries in it.. Resembles more of a gravy and cheese soup than poutine. Don’t know what happened to this place but it’s falling off in quality, and they’re getting very cheap with condiments and fries..

I don't know where to start. I'm shocked, and very disappointed in what I received today. I ordered double fries and their 3 sauce special. The fries tasted as if they were fried in old oil, with a…