"For bargain pastas prepared fresh in the Village: Vapiano, representing a long-running German chain of Italian restaurants, is located just south of Union Square. The atmosphere is factory like, with multiple work stations behind a counter at which uniformed attendants assemble ingredients and prepare pastas to order. The recipes are simple and well-seasoned, and you can have extra garlic or extra hot pepper added to your Alfredo, Bolognese, or tomato-laced red pesto, tossed with a wide choice of fresh noodles and raviolis. Pizzas concocted by the same formula, and sweets and wine are also available, in a dining area that might remind you of a college library." - Eater Staff
