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!

Maestro Pasta is everything you hope a classic New York Italian restaurant will be. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is attentive without ever feeling rushed. The pasta is exceptional, made fresh in plain sight, clearly made with care and respect for tradition. Every dish we tried was perfectly balanced, rich in flavor, and thoughtfully prepared. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the pride that goes into the kitchen. I highly recommend the polenta fries to start! It’s the kind of place that reminds you why Italian food done the right way never goes out of style. Whether you’re visiting the city or a local looking for a reliable favorite, Maestro Pasta delivers consistently and beautifully. Highly recommend and absolutely worth returning to.

What a great spot!! My wife and I often enjoy trying new (to us) pasta spots and this one has probably been the best so far. I had the Pasticciata and Lasagna, for which the Pasticciata gets the spotlight, it is creamy and very flavorful, it was so good I barely took breaths between each bite. My wife had the Cacio e Pepe and burrata salad, the Cacio e Pepe was also very very good, it may have a slight upper hand over everything else we ordered, great taste, creamy and overall just incredible. Most definitely will be returning and recommend you give it a try!

Maestro Pasta in New York is pure magic — a slice of Italy right in the heart of the city! The hospitality is warm, genuine, and makes you feel instantly at home. And the food? Absolutely phenomenal — come a casa. It was so irresistible that I went back four times in just one week! This place is a must-visit for anyone who loves Italian cuisine.

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.

Alireza Hashemi

This might be one of my favorite Chinese food restaurants ever. I have had the Smoked Tea Duck twice before at other places but the one at Chow House is easily my favorite duck meal ever! It is crispy, perfectly cooked, full of flavor! I was also amazed by how good the onions were in the beef scallion dish. Still had a bite to them and were delicious. Also the atmosphere is cozy as well. I will definitely come back more than once to try everything!

Nisan Yevdaev

Very busy restaurant. I would definitely recommend the beef with scallions. The general tso’s chicken had a lot of breading but was still solid.

Brett Gutterson

Great place. We didn't have a reservation and they still got us in promptly. The service was friendly and helpful. The pork lo mein was great. We fed 5 people well for a little over hundred $ so that was great for NYC. Would definitely go again.

victor manuel estepa

The service was very good, we were pleased to be served by the workers here. The food was also very good, authentic Chinese flavors. Will come back for sure.

Jenni shen

Love the vibe and authentic Chinese food~ good lunch special ! Highly recommend if you wanna enjoy quiet time and great food

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Sholeh

Authentic and flavorful without being extra oily. Food tastes light and delicious. Very high quality, calm and beautiful atmosphere and incredibly great service.

L Y

This is a solid spot for Chinese food! We went there on a Saturday night without a reservation. Pleasantly, the wait was about 5-10 minutes. The ambiance was cozy and the service was friendly. Plus, our food came out really fast — almost all at once, even though we ordered a lot. Definitely a good place if you’re craving Chinese! I’d come back to try more dishes.

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Hang

Loved the food here! The flavors are rich and authentic, with just the right amount of heat. You can really taste the Sichuan vibe in every dish. The portions are big and the prices are super reasonable — totally worth it!

Elena Collins

SO good! I had the bokchoy and mushroom dish. The baby bokchoys were so juicy and delicious. Great ambience and super friendly staff. My boyfriend had the three pepper chicken and he loved it.

Leana Reich

This meal induced extraordinary visions and spiritual experiences due to the exquisite tastes conveyed to my mouth by the stunning brass-topped chopsticks. The meal was suffused by an atmosphere of joy and intense pleasure. I will dream of this meal with a smile on my face for months to come. I am a different woman because of this experience. Bravo!

Michelle

Amazing place. Great food, great energy, and amazing service. Came here with a party 4 and nearly tried to order the entire menu. Great sichuan food - the cold appetizers weren’t that spicy but were very flavorful (would prioritize over the hot appetizers). We really liked the soups, very classic chinese taste and big portions for sharing. I’d recommend the west lake beef soup. All of the entrees were chef’s kiss - i really enjoyed the seafood. I think the tell of a good restaurant is how well they cook their vegetable dishes. The cabbage and cauliflower were so flavor - not too oily, perfectly spicy, huge portions. Highly recommend if you’ve been looking for an above par chinese restaurant with authentic flavors!

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Zachary Zhu

Going to cautiously give five stars since two of the dishes were quite tasty (cauliflower, pork belly) even though one fell short (spicy wontons). Flavor was definitely there for all the dishes, but the spicy wontons felt like they were cooked from frozen. Credit where credit is due: absolutely loved the flavor of the cauliflower and the pork. Couldn’t stop shoveling each of those two dishes into my mouth! I think this place is certainly worth a try, but just might pass on the dumplings.

Caitlin McCauley

Stumbled across this place one day & loved my experience so much I came back! We were seated immediately and had our food at our table very shortly after ordering. The food & service is great! I’ve come here with friends & solo & would highly recommend!!!

Miguel C

We had a fantastic dining experience at Chow House. We tried the Szechuan chili wontons, Mapo tofu, and beef in chili sauce, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic and well-balanced. The service was excellent, we walked in and were seated within 15 minutes. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. The ambiance of the place was cozy, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy our food. Highly recommend for anyone craving great Szechuan cuisine!

Kendrick Bui

Chow House is a good Chinese restaurant located close to the NYU campus in Greenwich Village. The restaurant offers well priced food, especially for the area, along with high quality. The staff are nice and the environment and atmosphere felt fitting to the food. The restaurant also offers a 10% discount for those with NYU cards so make sure you remember to show that when you are paying your bill.

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Thomas P

Some of the best Sichuan food I’ve had in the city! Delicious and spicy but not overpowering, I was thoroughly impressed not only by the quality, but by the service and price point too. The sauce for the Sichuan dumplings may have been one of the best I’ve ever had in my life! Definitely worth a stop by.

Cheng Ma

We had a good meal here! The fish soup was rich and flavorful, with super tender fish slices. The beef with pickled cabbage had just the right amount of spice and was full of comforting, savory depth. Everything was well-balanced and delicious. Highly recommend!

Xuelan W

We had an amazing meal here! The pickled cabbage fish soup was rich and flavorful, with super tender fish slices. The braised beef with tofu had just the right amount of spice and was full of comforting, savory depth. And the spicy smashed cucumbers were crisp, refreshing, and perfectly seasoned. Everything was well-balanced and delicious. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

E. L (Ny Foodie)

This is a very good find for a lunch spot where they have some great deals at lunch where the meal comes with Hot and sour soup or egg rolls, the dishes also come with a choice of rices and what good specials they have, General Tso Chicken or pepper beef and Ma Po tofu and shredded pork with garlic sauce. Good design, decent service and a good location, this spot is a hidden gem and not to be missed at lunch time, same menu is almost double the price for dinner. We come here for lunch is much better than the takeout portions. Will be back, keep up the great service.

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Heather M.

Good Sichuan style Chinese food right near NYU. Standouts were the Sauteed String Beans + Sliced Pork in Garlic Dressing. Some dishes weren't 100% authentic (Braised Fish Filet with Tofu) but still had good flavors. Great ambience and quick friendly service. Would come back again!

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