Jea Kim

$14 hand-pulled pasta. Expected them to be basic, but this ended up being better than a lot of the pasta I’ve had in Little Italy (NYC) and the North End (Boston). The shop was packed when we came in late Sunday afternoon, so we grabbed counter seats instead of waiting for a table. Tiny space at the counter (had to keep my elbows tucked in the whole time) but worth the hassle. Everything was made from scratch, and the pasta had that perfect hand-pulled chew and was cooked spot-on al dente. Both the pipiette ragu and the lasagna were fantastic, and even the small sides like the arancini and meatballs were great. Arancini – Tiniest arancini I’ve ever seen. Traps less heat, so it was much easier to eat without getting mouth burns. Meatballs – Listed as beef, but tasted more like a pork–veal mix. Texture was more sausage-like than typical ground beef meatballs, but it was still juicy and flavorful. Pipiette Ragu – Very nice pork flavors, which I loved. Might feel slightly redundant if you also get the meatballs, but the white wine and herbs gave it a cleaner, lighter pork flavor without any of that lingering pork funk you sometimes get. Lasagna (Daily Special) – Loved the integration of eggplant here. The top layer was crisped beautifully, which added a smoky edge, and instead of drowning everything in tomato ragu, they served it with just enough sauce underneath. Definitely had meat in it, but the layering was light enough that you could still taste the vegetables and pasta instead of just sauce.

+2

Dwaraka

Loved this place! I’m vegetarian and was so happy to see plenty of really tasty options. The food was amazing. It does get crowded, but honestly that just shows how good it is. It’s a small cozy place but it looks aesthetic. I think they could go a bit bigger they’re definitely worth the space! Highly recommend.

Aditi Rego

Has one of the best meals in my time in New York here. Delicious food that use classic flavours and seasonal ingredients. Short menu with a good selection. We got the scampi, the vegetable lasagna and the broccolini, and they served us two complimentary portions of foccasia. The scampi was abundant, the lasagna had robust and the broccolini was bright. All three dishes were perfectly cooked and had amazing depth of flavour without being too rich and heavy, with no cream used. The broccolini was bright and acidic with sweet, caramelised onions and garlic. Loved it and cannot wait to eat here again. The place was casual and we sat outside. The service was quick, accommodating and polite.

butch gon

Fresh pasta, self service. we had the Forma house salad, puttanesca, Scampi, Penne in vodka sauce. excellent experience. would go back.

+9

Anika

I have eaten here many times as you can tell by the amount of pictures I have of the pasta. It’s my favorite pasta place in the city and it’s so affordable too! My favorite is the gemelli pesto and the spicy rigatoni, also! The scampi is DIVINE. This place has my heart, ever since I found it on tik tok and a plate was just $12.

+1

Elana Flecha

Gluten free people. By far best gluten free pasta I’ve had in my entire gluten free journey. They make their own pasta in house. The service is simple where the customer is self efficient and works with ease. The outside patio area was cute and charming. Did I mention how good the pasta was? I’ll have to revisit whenever I’m in the area.. because it was so tasty, quick and just a perfect amount. No gross feeling of being full. A+ +

Andy Liu

Forma Pasta Factory Rating: 8.5/10 Date Last Visited: 9/5/2025 We ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese ($14) and Orecchiette ($17), which was the Friday special. I’ve also come in the past and ordered the Pipette Ragu ($14) and Fettuccine Funghi ($14). All the pasta I tried were cooked well, had amazing toppings, and delicious. My favorite was the ragu, but the fettuccine and bolognese are close seconds. The Friday special was good too, but was not as flavorful. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for good quality and tasting pasta for a solid price.

Car No

It's definitely one of my favorite pasta places. The portions are perfect, the pasta is fresh, and I never know what to eat because I have to try everything. The focaccia was delicious, and I love the meatballs. A nice place to share with friends.

Norah Z

This is definitely a hidden gem of a restaurant. Friendly staff, delicious food, reasonable prices—I would recommend it to my friends and will definitely come back. My favorite dish is the shrimp pasta.

Melissa Naja

After class, my friends and I were hungry and wanted to eat at some restaurant nearby. We heard that Forma Pasta Factory has homemade pasta, so we decided to go. We ordered at the boot and paid up front, they will bring food to the table. Fettuccine Funghi; sautéed wild mushrooms, rosemary & thyme cream sauce, parmigiano reggiano, I love this dish the most. Spaghetti Pomodoro; san marzano tomatoes, basil, and parmigiano reggiano, regular Thursday Special Chitarra; ‘frutti di mare,’ shrimp, squid, mussels, calabrian chili, spicy white wine broth, it is good seafood dish. We shared all dishes so I got to try all of that. The vibe is very casual and easy going.

+3

Jubie Tan

Affordable and good quality pasta in BK! Expect less than $20 per person and complimentary focaccia to pair. I got the $19 combo with red wine. Fast service, intimate, cheerful atmosphere too. Happily recommend!

Sumi I

Delicious, freshly made pasta right in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The fettuccine is a must try - rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Seating can take 20–25 minutes, but trust me, it’s absolutely worth the wait.

+1

Amy Kang

We found our favorite pasta place in Brooklyn! Not only it’s the best deal in town but it also has the best quality and taste. Fresh pasta dish is $14 and and you can add gem salad or kale Caesar salad for $3 (even on Saturday) Staff were friendly and efficient. Line moves pretty quick. My husband (he’s a chef) said it was one of the best Pappardelle Bolognese he ever had. Pasta was cooked perfect and so flavorful. This place knows what they are doing! Salad was soooo good! Can’t wait to come back to try other pastas and desserts!

+5

jade

DO NOT HESITATE TO EAT HERE. One of the best dining experiences ive ever had in New York. Absolutely incredible how their pasta is the price that it is. It's fresh handmade pasta and you can see them making it in the front. The texture is absolutely perfect, tastes so good. This place blew my mind. The bread that comes with the soup is so damn good it's one of the best breads that i've had in my life. Imagine if milk bread was Italian... so plush and scrumptious. For a small place, the ambiance is soo nice. So much natural light in a tucked away seating area in the back. Clean as can be. Service makes this place though. Shout out the owner who must keep their employees very happy because the energy in this place set the tone for my day. I was like sad to leave because I was having so much fun and felt so much joy eating there and being taken care of in a genuine way. Forgot to snag a pic but their tirimisu is also made in house and is impeccable. Not too much alcohol flavour if any at all, perfectly whipped marscapone and evenly soaked ladyfingers. Forma i love you😂🫰🥹