tamara habka

Lovely Italian food. We had the eggplant for start, the clam pasta and the truffle pasta. All perfect. The owner was very kind and the waiter Marcio was very helpful. Would definitely go back as many times as I could. It’s real Italian food, not American Italian food.

Ras U-Ahk

A True Gem in the Heart of the City: Bar Pitti I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience at Bar Pitti, a hidden gem that I was fortunate enough to discover through regulars who frequent this restaurant at least once a week. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that this was a special place - the owner and staff greeted us with warm hugs, making us feel like old friends. A Home Away from Home Despite its small size, Bar Pitti has a way of making you feel like you're in a cozy home, rather than a bustling restaurant. The staff's genuine warmth and hospitality are contagious, and you can't help but feel like you're part of the family. As we settled in, I couldn't help but notice the regulars who were treated like celebrities - it's clear that Bar Pitti has a loyal following, and for good reason. A Culinary Masterclass But what truly sets Bar Pitti apart is its exceptional food. I started with the garden salad, which was a masterclass in balance and flavor. The fresh lettuce, grape tomatoes, and light dressing all came together to create a dish that was both refreshing and satisfying. And then, of course, there was the freshly-baked bread - which was, quite literally, to die for. I've never tasted bread that was so tender, so fluffy, and so utterly divine. Pasta Perfection But the real pièce de résistance was the pasta. I opted for the simple yet spicy penne with tomato sauce, which was cooked to perfection. And then, I added a side of pesto - which turned out to be one of the most robust and flavorful pesto sauces I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. It was like a symphony of flavors on my palate, with the pesto adding a richness and depth to the dish that elevated it to new heights. A Must-Try for Any Food Lover If you're a food lover like me, you owe it to yourself to try Bar Pitti. The service is exceptional, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is truly outstanding. I've already made a mental note to come back and try more of their dishes - and I'm sure I'll be back again and again. Rating Breakdown: Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Overall Experience: 5/5 Recommendation: If you're looking for a truly exceptional dining experience, look no further than Bar Pitti. Be sure to try the garden salad, the freshly-baked bread, and the pesto - and don't be afraid to ask for recommendations from the staff, who are always happy to help. And if you're a regular, don't worry - you'll be treated like family, just like the regulars who frequent this restaurant at least once a week.

+5

Excellent food, great service. Very attentive, meatballs were incredible. Love the atmosphere.

Excellent food, great service. Very attentive, meatballs were incredible. Love the atmosphere.

Excellent food, great service. Very attentive, meatballs were incredible. Love the atmosphere.

Excellent food, great service. Very attentive, meatballs were incredible. Love the atmosphere.

I loveeee the pasta here. Service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here like …

I loveeee the pasta here. Service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here l…

I loveeee the pasta here. service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here lik…

I loveeee the pasta here. Service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here lik…

I loveeee the pasta here. Service can be iffy but the food comes out pretty quickly. Also cash only. I prefer to sit outside but the inside can also be a vibe. Pretty sure celebrities come here lik…

Micheal was our server he was great!! Great recommendations, great attitude, def made us feel welcomed. Food was great, had veil, gnocchi, pesto pasta, rabbit pasta, wine and a great time. My gir…

Micheal was our server he was great!! Great recommendations, great attitude, def made us feel welcomed. Food was great, had veil, gnocchi, pesto pasta, rabbit pasta, wine and a great time. My girlf…

Fast service excellent food did not rush us. \nCash only. But they have a ATM downstairs\nFun casual atmosphere

Great food, ambience and service. We had Mauricio as our server and he was amazing. Will definitely be coming back when we're in New York.

Really enjoyed the outdoor seating and the fresh pasta! The pappardelle alla fiesolana was such a great dish (quite heavy) but phenomenal! The rigatoni pitti was also delightful! The veal meatballs…

We had an amazing meal at Bar Pitti! Some of the best authentic Italian we’ve had outside of Italy. Just know that it’s cash only!

Absolutely the coolest Italian place in NY. If you want to see beautiful people and eat good pasta, this is the best option in Soho. Only accepts cash but has an ATM on site.

Absolutely the coolest Italian place in NY. If you want to see beautiful people and eat good pasta, this is the best option in Soho. Only accepts cash but has an ATM on site.

Cozy spot, the food is amazing and well served. Its a little too expensive. Its a very small place with more tables than it should have, considering clients comfort, and it makes it very hard to have a conversation. Because its very crowded, there is a bit of pressure all the time from the waiters. I think the menu should describe the dishes.

Anthony Cappiello

Tucked into a snug spot with no full liquor license, Bar Pitti punches way above its weight—especially when it comes to that Negroni Sbagliato. Sparkling, balanced, and downright addictive, it was the perfect opener for our evening. Service here feels like catching up with old friends: attentive without hovering, warm without fuss. Prices for the food and wines? Refreshingly moderate—no sticker shock, just solid value. We dove into the fegato (rich, perfectly seared calf's liver) and the Milanese (crispy veal cutlet that lived up to its golden promise), both hits that left us scraping plates clean. The Sauvignon Blanc was a standout—crisp, vibrant, and spot-on. Fun fact: It's the same pour they were featuring at Marea not too long ago, so you know it's got pedigree. The only hiccup? Their basement ATM decided to dispense our cash in two batches, and in the post-meal haze, we snagged just the first. Whoever fished out that forgotten envelope owes us a round. (Kidding—enjoy the windfall, lucky stranger.)

zo maq

This place gets very packed & crowded which is good and bad I guess. Food we ordered was pretty good. Pasta was nice and creamy. Parking can be hectic but you'll eventually find a spot. Service was great.

+3

Eric San José

Arrived at 4:30pm on a Monday for an early dinner. Was seated right away. Outdoor seating is available. Moderately clean facilities. Specials are written in Italian and my server had a problem translating it into English for me, but we figured it out. He didn't read the entire menu to me, just a few selected items. The olive oil for the bread was quite bitter. The meatball Appetizer was a little bland. Black truffle pasta was very good. Papardelle pasta was the Star 🌟. Veal medallions were very good too. Our 2 Servers were having an argument in the dining room which was witnessed by the other patrons. Quite expensive for a casual place. CASH ONLY. I'm giving a cautious 4 Stars because the food was good. But I noticed many bad reviews here for service, prices, and portion size.

+4

Jasraj Singh

Relaxed, cash only, loud, and slightly above average. Barely giving a 4/5. Don’t come for fine high class dining with exceptional service and you won’t be too let down. The food is good, maybe a little better than good. It’s fun in the summer or spring to sit outside and people watch while eating overpriced Italian food. Reason that I gave it a 4/5 and not a 3/5 is that I didn’t necessarily feel like it was a bad experience, it was just fairly neutral.

+2

Bar Pitti is exactly what you expect from a beloved New York hotspot -- lively, crowded, energetic, and full of personality. The service was fun and friendly, though admittedly a bit slow at times. D…

Bar Pitti is exactly what you expect from a beloved New York hotspot -- lively, crowded, energetic, and full of personality. The service was fun and friendly, though admittedly a bit slow at times.…

Ouch... I've heard so many good reviews about Bar Pitti but I hate to be the one that begs to differ\n\nOur tab came about $700 worth of food and drinks, I even tried my homies' order & nothing mov…

Ouch... I've heard so many good reviews about Bar Pitti but I hate to be the one that begs to differ\n\nOur tab came about $700 worth of food and drinks, I even tried my homies' order & nothing mov…

The food is really delicious and the wait staff is very good. They have heated seating outside now that the weather is chilly. But Yelp needs to update the prices. The pastas are at least $10 more.

prices are fair for the portions! came before the rush so it was pretty empty and service was fast. pretty basic restaurant focused on pasta. no flavors stood out but everything tasted good nonethe…

prices are fair for the portions! came before the rush so it was pretty empty and service was fast. pretty basic restaurant focused on pasta. no flavors stood out but everything tasted good nonethe…

I like this spot and those who work there, but I ordered a side of chicken and got charged $38.00. It was more expensive than any of our entrees. I asked the server about it and he made it sound li…

The "Bill & Tony's" of New York - no frills, cash only, mismatched glassware, no fuss. There's an ATM downstairs (good to know). sit outside with a spritz and order a pasta and salad - heaven'

Very satisfying dinner on a summer weekday late evening. The service was attentive. The pasta was excellent. The accompanying vegetables were fresh. My only caution is that if seated inside, it can …

Very satisfying dinner on a summer weekday late evening. The service was attentive. The pasta was excellent. The accompanying vegetables were fresh. My only caution is that if seated inside, it …

Very satisfying dinner on a summer weekday late evening. The service was attentive. The pasta was excellent. The accompanying vegetables were fresh. My only caution is that if seated inside, it ca…

Very satisfying dinner on a summer weekday late evening. The service was attentive. The pasta was excellent. The accompanying vegetables were fresh. My only caution is that if seated inside, it ca…

Highly rated and a line at the door. outdoor seating. Known for their paparadelle...2 types. Excellent! Oh my handmade noodles, sauces were excellent. Many excellent dishes and a great plac…

Can only pay in cash and in addition they have their own ATM where you pay 3 Dollars extra to withdraw. expensive prices.

Expect to find more options on the daily list than the menu. Despite the popularity we didn’t like the food very much, ravioli was dry and lacked taste. Bruschetta and the parmesan aubergine were the only 2 dishes we enjoyed out of the 5 we ordered.

Péricles Paixão

The pasta is very good, but I think the service could improve. I went at a time when it wasn't busy. I hadn't even been seated for 2 minutes and the waiter was rushing me to place my order without giving me space to choose. The payment method is cash only, which makes your experience terrible because before even ordering I had to count the money to know if I had enough to pay in cash.

The restaurant serves average real italian food for non average prices even for NYC, Average ambiance Italian owned and operated.

The restaurant serves average real Italian food for non average prices even for NYC, Average ambiance Italian owned and operated.

The restaurant serves average real Italian food for non average prices even for NYC, Average ambiance Italian owned and operated.

You’d think with the crowd waiting to get in this place it was the best pasta on the east coast. Nope. I got the pumpkin ravioli. Bland and cost $27 for like 8 pieces. Total rip off and they don’t …

You’d think with the crowd waiting to get in this place it was the best pasta on the east coast. Nope. I got the pumpkin ravioli. Bland and cost $27 for like 8 pieces. Total rip off and they don’t …

Sara Bailey

Cafeteria vibes, average pasta, and an automatic tip — overpriced for the experience. I was excited to finally try Bar Pitti, but it didn’t live up to the hype. The space is extremely tight (even for NYC), and the whole experience felt more cafeteria/assembly-line than cozy Italian. Dishes came out fast but without much care. The pasta and mushrooms looked fine but tasted pretty flat. For four people, our bill was about $270, the tip was automatically added without being clearly communicated. The receipt even suggests gratuity, so it’s easy to accidentally tip twice. Just something future guests should know.

+2

Madeleine

Food is good, no frills nice home cooked-Esque Italian but comes with a hefty price tag for what it is. Dinner for 2 with 2 pastas, salad and tip coming to close to $100. $26 for a rocket, Parmesan and veg salad is just ridiculous. Service was fine. Pasta was good but not what u would expect for $30. Pricing means I would not suggest to a friend.

HORRIBLE service and attitude. Came here yesterday with my sister and friend for some drinks, appetizer's to snack on and 2 desserts. The weather was nice so we thought it would be cute to sit outs…

Attention - they charge you higher prices than on the card. When it comes time to pay and you notice it, the staff is no longer friendly.

Attention - they charge you higher prices than on the card. When it comes time to pay and you notice it, the staff is no longer friendly.

We went for dinner and got a table right away. The waiter seemed to be a bit sarcastic since we asked a few questions and didn't have good manners to answer them. The worst was when we ended and a…

Dev Wada

I waited ~40 minutes in line last night at Bar Pitti, which is first come, first serve. As we reached next to be seated, the bald owner/manager deliberately seated three separate groups behind us. When I calmly and non-confrontationally said that we were ahead of those groups, he became confrontational, dismissive, and openly hostile. He then gaslit me, falsely claiming the people behind us had been waiting longer, which was objectively untrue and visible to everyone in line. To make it worse, he attempted to seat yet another couple (who were also behind us) ahead of the group in front of us. That couple actually spoke up themselves because even they knew it was wrong. Instead of correcting the situation, the owner became aggressive with them as well, creating a scene in front of the entire line. This was not confusion or a mistake. It was arbitrary, rude, and disrespectful behavior from someone who clearly abuses their position. Plenty of restaurants in NYC are busy. Very few treat customers with this level of contempt. Food aside, the front-of-house experience is hostile and unprofessional, and I will not be returning. If you value fairness or basic respect, spend your time and money elsewhere.

Francisco Simón Verger

Bar Pitti is a very charming Italian restaurant, really well located and with a lively atmosphere that makes it a great spot to enjoy a meal. The ambience is warm and welcoming, and you’re attended by Italian servers, which adds an authentic touch to the experience. We started with bruschettas topped with prosciutto, which were excellent—simple yet full of flavor. They also brought fresh bread with olive oil to the table, a nice classic touch. For the main dishes, we tried a few different pastas. The truffle fettuccini was good, but honestly, the truffle flavor wasn’t as strong or rich as we had hoped. The carbonara, on the other hand, was excellent—creamy, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The tagliatelle with marinara sauce was fine, though nothing particularly special. One thing to note is that the restaurant does not accept credit cards, which is quite unusual and a bit inconvenient. On top of that, an automatic 18% gratuity is added to the bill, which I personally did not like, as I prefer to decide the tip myself based on the service. Overall, Bar Pitti has great vibes, attentive service, and some solid dishes—especially the carbonara. But the payment policy and the mandatory gratuity are definitely something to keep in mind before going.

+6

Maria Ordonez

Do not go to this place. From the moment we sat down we were treated as if the staff were doing us a favor by letting us eat there. I’ve seen the other reviews praising the “fiery” atmosphere, “fast” service, and “authentic” food but our experience was the complete opposite. The entire staff came across as rude. We were rushed to order, rushed to eat, and twice they tried to clear our plates while we were still eating. While we had dessert we were being watched the entire time. They even dropped the check with a “no rush” comment right after we got our dessert. The food itself was average at best and of course an 18% service charge was automatically added to the bill. Don’t fall for the influencer hype. This place is not representative of the amazing hospitality most NYC restaurants are known for. Save your money and your energy.