La Pecora Bianca UWS

Italian restaurant · Upper West Side

La Pecora Bianca UWS

Italian restaurant · Upper West Side

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359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

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Stylish Italian eatery featuring market-driven cuisine and regional wines  

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359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024 Get directions

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359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024 Get directions

+1 212 300 9870
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$30–50 · Menu

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La Pecora Bianca Is Opening Three Giant New Locations | Eater NY

"A second Manhattan expansion will occupy the former Rosa Mexicano space at 61 Columbus Avenue, across from Lincoln Center, a sprawling footprint that measures about 250 seats inside and 50 al fresco. Though Barak signed the lease nearly a year ago, the previous tenant delayed vacating: “They refused to leave, but after the landlord took them to court, they finally agreed,” says Barak, who will perform a gut renovation on the space with plans to open next summer." - Beth Landman

https://ny.eater.com/coming-attractions/400203/pecora-bianca-theater-district-upper-west-side-coral-gables
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Zauo in Chelsea Jumps Into NYC’s Omakase Scene This Weekend - Eater NY

"Over at 359 Columbus Ave., on 77th Street, new Mediterranean restaurant 8th Hill is now open, serving mezze dishes like octopus and calamari, as well as larger protein entrees like a lamb shank." - Carla Vianna

https://ny.eater.com/2019/5/30/18644572/zauo-chelsea-omakase-menu-opening
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I Fell in Love Over Fried Mozzarella and Billy Joel | Bon Appétit

"An Upper West Side childhood favorite where the author liked to go for birthdays and always ordered rigatoni quattro formaggi; it was part of a childhood spent hopping among Italian restaurants eating penne alla vodka, fettuccine Alfredo, rigatoni Bolognese and lasagna, and it closed approximately twenty years ago." - ByEmma Straub

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/fried-mozzarella-billy-joel
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Tiaranad Gerjarusak

Google
Lovely restaurant with good food and great service. We came around 3 in the afternoon on Wednesday and the restaurant was pretty packed. We made a reservation so we were able to seat right away. They offer a set menu at a very good price 2 course for $30 and 3 course for $40. I ordered from a set meatballs for appetizer and pasta with broccoli and sausage for main. My son had shrimp pasta. We also ordered a fried calamari. All the dishes were so tasty and cooked to perfection. I truly enjoy my experience dinning here.

Ameya Bhakay

Google
La Pecora has quickly become our go-to Italian restaurant in New York. Its everything you'd expect from a chain restaurant; consistent, tasty food, and refreshing decor at every place! Service was a little slow at this location and our server wasn't that attentive, but that did not affect our experience at all. Zucchini "Fries" ($15) is a must order appetizer and the Roasted Cauliflower ($17) was delicious as well. We shared the Garganelli ($26) pasta, something I'd highly recommend - the pasta and sharing - as the oil eventually gets to you. They make any pasta of your choice with butter and cheese for the kids, so our little one was happy to satisfy his pasta craving 'per his liking. Noise levels were on the lower end. Overall, a decently positive experience and will definitely continue to be our go-to place for Italian food!

T Joe

Google
We visited during Restaurant Week, which we didn’t realize until we arrived. We were seated right away and ordered a bottle of wine, but unfortunately, it took over 30 minutes before we were able to place our food order. Our assigned waiter was nowhere to be found, so we had to flag down another waitress—who didn’t seem too pleased to help us. That said, the food was absolutely incredible. We had the three-course meal along with a pasta dish, and everything was delicious. The wine was great, and we still had a good time overall. Service, however, was very slow and inattentive—no one checked in to see if we needed anything throughout the meal. I’ll definitely return to try more dishes, but I hope the service experience improves by then.

Carla Botello

Google
I had a truly wonderful dining experience at La Pecora Bianca. The service was absolutely great, with the staff being incredibly kind and attentive throughout my meal. They really made me feel welcome and well-cared for. For an appetizer, I ordered the zucchini fries, and they were incredible! So tasty and perfectly prepared. My main course was a pasta dish, which was also delicious and satisfying. I highly recommend La Pecora Bianca for a fantastic meal with top-notch service!

Tom Zeien

Google
Came here on a recommendation that the vodka pasta is one of the best. It was very good! I wasn’t blown away, nothing necessarily unique about it, but I was very happy with it both with flavor and amount of sauce. Got a few other dishes and everything was delicious. The interior is well designed in a bright and trendy sort of way. Service was good, no problems there. The group I was with stayed a bit late, possibly past closing, but nobody came to tell us or shush us out, so I guess that was nice (although we felt a little bad about it).

Jane Ahmon

Google
One of the BEST italian restaraunts Ive been to. First off, the atmosphere is beautiful. It was very crowded but dimly lit and the servers were very friendly and knowledgeable. The tables were quite small though We started with some truffle fries and bread. The fries had a delicious thin texture and melted in your mouth. Very delectable. The bread was very soft, premium, and the dipping sauce went so well. The salad was great, the pork chop was extremely tender, not chewy like most are, and flavourful. It melted in your mouth and had the same consistency as wagyu beef!! The sauce was rich and paired well and the pork chop had good amounts of fat and crispy seared edges to compliment the meat. Highly recommend that dish as well as the beef and pork tagliatelle with burratta cheese. Expected the $6 cheese to be bigger but the quality and softness was well worth it. The pasta dish was a good portion and the flavours were well spread out and robust. Not the average pasta dish. It was restaraunt quality absolutely and it was very noticeably rich and didnt just taste like bolognese. Though i expected the colour to be different. They gave us a candle since it was a birthday and got two desserts: the chocolate carmel budino and the olive oil cake. The okive oil came came with luscious rich creme fraiche which beautifully complimented the soft cake and the well made compote, and the budino was absolutely delicious, chocolaty, and creamy with a hazelnut flavour and very subtle not overpowering caramel note. Very fancy italian meal that lasted two hours and a perfect birthday dinner for my mum. Just wish the tables were bigger and more burrata cheese. Also extremely loud surroundings and tables very close together

Caitlin Hannan

Google
Delicious! We’re visiting from out of town and stopped in after a trip to the museum of natural history. Great location, service, and quality plus kid friendly with a multi page coloring book. We’ll be back!

Deborah Sarmir

Google
Delicious food and an attentive staff! What more could you ask for on the upper west side during restaurant week? Both my sister and I took advantage of the $45 restaurant week menu. I had incredibly tasty meatballs for my first course, the Branzino for my second course, and vanilla cannoli for dessert. My sister had the Little Gem Caesar salad to start, the Gramigna pasta for her entree, and the nutella cannoli for dessert. We both enjoyed every bite of each dish, but the meatballs were to die for!! Incredible! Loved this place, and highly recommend it, if you're in the mood for great food, and service.
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Eric C.

Yelp
With a wonderful location, friendly staff and decent selection of wines, La Pecora Bianca's UWS location should have no problem creating an enjoyable evening out... BUT, there's just enough not right to keep this from being a five star experience. We had the whipped ricotta starter, and our waiter was great at ensuring that our party of 3 had enough toasted bread to go around. Great ricotta, fantastic bread. The wine selection by the glass featured mostly younger Italian reds and some California whites that everyone could find a glass for their tastes. The standout dish was clearly the Campanelle pasta served al limone with shrimp. Outstanding in every way that want a pasta dish to be - fresh lemon, cream, a hint of chili flakes, and just enough cheese to bring everything together with a bed of wonderful pasta. The main dishes go downhill from there, unfortunately. While the salmon preparation looked amazing, the fish was a bit dry, and even more disappointingly, the bolognese on the tagliatelle was a thin, watery sauce (reminiscent of vodka sauce) with a small amount of meat thrown in after the fact (definitely not a ragu prepared by cooking down the tomatoes, herbs & meat). While there are a number of staff to help in the well appointed dining room, there isn't a lot of coordination between them to maintain consistency. We started with a bottle of sparkling water, and about halfway through our meal, that bottle disappeared, and our glasses (which still had sparkling water halfway in them) got refilled with still water. Not the worst thing in the world, but not a pleasant way to finish the meal. A bit more attention to the kitchen preparations and the staff coordination would bring this location into the top tier.
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T F.

Yelp
It was hard to make a reservation for 5 but the restaurant was mostly empty the entire time. Our appetizers came out in 5 minutes and our entrees in 10. Why were they serving so quickly when the restaurant was not busy? Our waiter was also humorless. The appetizers were good. We had frito misto , whipped ricotta and fried zucchini. The entrees were very forgettable. My son's $48 ribeye was a 5/10, kind of tough and lacking flavor. My salmon came out well done although I ordered medium rare. My other son liked his chicken parm. My daughter in law had the pumpkin ravioli. The sauce tasted like cream and only cream. My husband liked his pork chop. The olive oil cake was good. With so many choices in nyc we won't be back.
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Lindsay S.

Yelp
I have now been here twice. Both times I have forgotten to take pictures of food. It is a great option when you are going to the museum of natural history. My bf and I go to space talks about once a month and ended up going here after our last one in November. I think the location is really cute inside, decorated very nicely. The staff are all incredibly friendly, and service is really quick. We ended up getting the meatballs this last time, which I thought were delicious - loved dipping bread into the marinara sauce. I ended up going for the fish dish - which was amazing, I ate it so quickly it was gone before my bf looked up from his pasta haha he ended up getting cacio e pepe, he thought his pasta was not as good as it was the last time we were there. My bf also says the Negronis are great!
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Ali C.

Yelp
So I've been putting off actually trying the food in this restaurant until last night. Many people told me the food is delicious so we figured we'll go for it. The reason we haven't before is because every time we've walked in the door we are treated so poorly by the hosts there It's like they pick and choose who they allow in and it's quite arrogant and insulting last night we went in about 7 o'clock a little crowded not very we asked for a table for two we were told they didn't have any except at the bar wanting to try the food we said fine. We sat at the bar, lovely bartender Pasta was good however, many many tables remained open in the restaurant while we were sitting and eating at the bar, I find this very offputting that the hosts deliver service with such arrogance and snobbishness. I'm pretty sure we won't go back.

Quin S.

Yelp
This place blew my socks clean off!!! Showed up after a day learning a lot at the history museum and they gave us a few options on where we could sit, which surprised me because it was a little past 5pm. We didn't know what to get and asked for the servers recommendations. He did not disappoint. So we started with the roasted cauliflower. It was good. I wish it was a little more roasted as it was kind of soft, but the aioli, pine nut, and raisins paired so nicely with it that I was able to get past my hatred for mushy vegetables. 7.4/10 Next we got the rigatoni and garganelli with a side of broccolini. I'll start with the broccolini. I LOVE broccolini and this was not a disappointment. Again I do with it was roasted more, but that's just how I like it. Seasoning was great but plating was a little strange. (It was in a bowl?) 7.1/10 Next up the rigatoni. Where to even begin... They said there pasta is all homemade and it shows. The vodka sauce was probably the best Ive ever had (I don't have a lot of vodka sauce). I wouldn't recommend the buratta in this as it already comes with a little cheese on top, that is unless you love cheese. 8.7/10 The garganelli... Oh the garganelli. I definitely have a soft spot in my heart for a little mushroom sauce. I said it earlier and I'll say it again. THIS PLACE MAKES PASTA RIGHT. They just get it. The sauce for this plate had a great taste, HOWEVER I sadly had an issue. What is that issue you ask? The mushrooms. Now I know what you're thinking. I just said I love mushroom sauce, and I DO! BUTT this ones mushrooms were all different shapes and sizes. I liked the variety but some of the pieces were just a little too big and it made some bites a little weird. 7.9/10 Lastly the burrata. I love cheese. I've also never had buratta so take this with a grain of salt but I'm glad this was my first experience. 7.2/10 My girlfriend said the pastas "didn't need the buratta" she's right but also like who doesn't like a little extra cheese. That's all XOXO gossip girl
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Pamela C.

Yelp
Really cute spot on the UWS, and great pastas. Nothing mind blowing but a solid spot for lunch/dinner and the tiramisu is really good. Service was fast and nice.
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Cyrus A.

Yelp
The UWS location of La Pecora Bianca is the real deal -- great food, good wine, and excellent service even with a packed crowd on a Friday night. The meatballs are a must, packed with savory flavor, complemented by a sauce that's zesty and light, with just a hint of spice. M I was equally impressed with the whipped ricotta, really light and subtly sweet, giving a nice balance to the meal overall. This dish might have quietly stole the show, I could have just eaten this and been happy. The pasta mains were top notch, really simple and well prepared -- they let the pasta speak for itself. Definitely a bit pricey, but you get a great meal for the price, definitely money well spent if you like quality Italian food.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Great service and great food. A tad too overpriced for portion, but nonetheless good.
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Sophia C.

Yelp
Went here with my husband and friends after searching UWS for a good Italian restaurant. Luckily, I found this place and am so glad I did. We got the whipped ricotta, fritto misto, spaghetti pomodoro with added ricotta cheese, garganelli, gramigna, and the dry aged ribeye. EVERYTHING was delicious, like exceptionally, over the top delicious. I don't think I've gone somewhere where every single dish ordered was good. And I also loved the texture of the pastas! Made in house and perfectly cooked al dente pasta. I must have been eating the wrong type of al dente all my life lol I usually try a place, and unless it's amazing, don't think about going out of my way to go again. Here though, definitely a repeat on repeat restaurant when I'm in NY. Oh, and all the drinks were perfect too!
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Excellent. Came here after a screening with a girlfriend at AMC Lincoln. We had a heavy topic to discuss, and the food and ambiance made it a safe place to do so. Both of us ate vegetarian and pescatarian, respectively, that night, so the cauliflower, calamarata (which has no calamari in it), local burrata, and branzino went down very well. The service lacked A LOT. the place wasn't that busy for us to wait as long as we did for water and just regular check-ins. so, that was a disappointment. but overall, very good. would definitely return. it has vibey vibes.
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Lindsey R.

Yelp
Solid Italian food in the city. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating but be sure to make reservations. They are located just a block away from the museum of natural history so it's a great stop to check out after your visit. This was my second time here. First time they were able to get us in quickly and we enjoyed our meals. This time was a bit rushed. We got here early and had to wait which was no problem. We were able to get a table quicker if we sat outside. Only issue is they were super busy and we felt very rushed. Our food came out before our drinks and all at once. That being said everything we had was great. Whipped ricotta is light and fluffy with a hint of lemon. The meatballs are in a delicious sauce that went well with the children's spaghetti. I got the rigatoni both times and the sauce was great. Not too heavy. We haven't had enough room for the tiramisu but maybe next time.
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Ally R.

Yelp
Today was my first visit to La Pecora Bianca Upper West Side. I've been to several other locations and like the others, this location was decorated tastefully in my opinion and the food was good and overall was pretty consistent. I've ordered the same thing at three different La Pecora Bianca restaurants so I'll review what I ordered below. They have a $30 two course lunch special. Weekday lunch- Whipped ricotta with truffle and honey. They serve four slices of country style bread with fresh and creamy ricotta served with a well of olive oil, honey and chili flakes. I have to say that to me, the truffle flavor wasn't pronounced but the appetizer was very enjoyable nonetheless. Little gem Caesar salad with choice of protein. I ordered the Caesar salad and asked for my protein to be served on the side. The reason I requested this is that I didn't want warm/hot chicken to wilt my salad greens. Today's salad was the largest I've had at any LPB locations. Mine was not adequately dressed in my opinion and they graciously brought me more dressing. I would order this salad again for sure! You can't go wrong with this lunch special. It's a good amount of food/value for money. I've tried all three lunch special appetizers plus a few of the entrees and enjoyed all of them. The location right near the Natural History museum is also great. I'd say it's a pretty kid friendly place! I recommend this spot.
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Danielle L.

Yelp
Visited friends here on my recent stay in the UES. Love the ambience! It's not huge but not too small inside. Feels like I'm in a really chic hotel lobby. Service was solid. Waitress did not hold us to a seating time limit so we got to enjoy our food and drink without rushing. Whipped ricotta was yummy. The honey and red peppers flakes were an excellent touch. Calamari was really good. Chicken parm was OK. Chicken could use a little more seasoning. Overall, enjoyable experience! I will be back
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Liliana S.

Yelp
I recently visited La Pecora Bianca UWS in NYC and had an excellent dining experience. We waited a few minutes without a reservation and were seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant. I ordered the rigatoni pasta, which was perfectly cooked with a rich, flavorful sauce. It was a comforting yet sophisticated dish. I paired it with a refreshing lemon basil soda that complemented the meal beautifully. The service was top-notch, with an attentive server who made sure everything was to my liking. Overall, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was welcoming--highly recommend!
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Wilson V.

Yelp
I love coming here. The staff is friendly. The seating is plentiful, and the restaurant is really well decorated. Outdoor seating is unbeatable on sunny Spring/Fall days when the temperature borders the 70 degree mark. When I am in a mood for a drink, I order the Gold Rush or the Paper Plane. Both are solid choices. As for food, you really can't go wrong with anything. I normally order the whipped ricotta and meatballs as appetizers for the table. The ricotta is smooth and goes really well with the honey. The meatballs are delicious and could be an entree on their own. Gramigna and Rigatoni pasta dishes are fan favorites. Strongly encourage you to order with the burrata. I'm lactose intolerant, and I never miss out on the opportunity. It's worth it every time.
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Danielle J.

Yelp
I had various food items from the restaurant week menu. The Ceasar salad was nice. I really enjoyed the rigatoni with burrata added. I really like their vodka sauce. The service was prompt, efficient and well done. The restaurant itself had a nice formal ambiance for our dinner.
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Claudine D.

Yelp
Everything was amazing, service was great and I love the ambience! Only thing is the menu is not meat heavy which I'd prefer, otherwise was still excellent.
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Leandro B.

Yelp
The Service here was amazing! Food was 10/10. Got the Calamari and Campanelle Pasta! Phenomenal!
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Brooke D.

Yelp
Me and my friends came here for a late lunch and had a great experience. The staff was very kind and friendly and the restaurant itself was beautiful! All of the food was delicious and we were big fans of the whipped ricotta appetizer. The bread that came with it was so so soft and nicely toasted.
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Clara S.

Yelp
I got the garganelli for delivery, so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. The garganelli was pretty good-- I really liked how the cheese on top added a nice punch to the dish and how the pasta was not too heavy. I do wish the sauce had a bit more flavor to it though-- without the cheese, the sauce was a bit too lightly flavored.
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Heidi L.

Yelp
The scallops are so delicious here. We went back several times for it and will do it again. However, we think the titanium is too heavy for our taste.
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Jaslean A.

Yelp
BEST BOLOGNESE/TAGIATELLE OF MY LIFE!!! Wow wow wow everything about this place was perfect!!! Food, service, and ambiance were excellent. All my friends loved their pasta dishes! This place is a MUST!!!!
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Declan H.

Yelp
Had a great (but expensive) meal here after a visit to the Natural History Museum. I was impressed with the variety of pasta dishes, several of which I haven't ever heard of before.
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Lynn T.

Yelp
I feel like I hyped this up in my head that I ended up disappointed. So, for over a year I would pass by this restaurant and during all seasons this place was consistently busy, which of course made me curious about the hype. One of the main takeaways was the homemade pasta that seemed to be the draw. Fast forward to today, where I was excited to try the two most popular pastas, the garganelli and the tagliatelle. The pasta texture was a little softer than Al dente, which is fine with me. I was expecting a robust flavor, fresh herbs from both. The tagliatelle could have used some Basil/oregano and more meat. The garganelli could have used salt and was swimming in oil to the point I can feel it coming up hours after. The mushrooms in the garganelli were meaty and saved the dish.
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Keith S.

Yelp
OK, this place was a pleasant surprise. My daughter recommended we go for dinner and I can't say itwas a disappointment. One of my favorites is whip ricotta with honey. This is a must appetizer. While the prices are pretty standard for New York City, it was a pleasant meal. Great atmosphere, great service and we'll be back.
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Ryan G.

Yelp
Pros: - Pasta is al dente, fresh, and delicious - Whipped Ricotta is BOMBBBB!!!!!!1 - Cozy, comfy vibes Cons: - On the pricier side for the portion you get FOOD: Started off with the Whipped Ricotta ($17) and it is mind-blowingly delicious. The crisp, crunch toast paired with the sweet, savory ricotta and truffle honey is a great way to start off the meal. The Garganelli ($26) and Rigatoni ($25) are coated in flavorful sauces and have a nice springy texture that you can tell was handmade. Tiramisu ($18) has a nice sweet flavor that is balanced with the slight bitterness from the espresso. It is also HUGE for the price you pay AMBIANCE: I love the the ambiance of this restaurant. It has nice comfortable seating and cool decor such as nice drawings on the wall and plants around the restaurant. Nice setting for dates or group settings. SERVICE: The staff here is wonderful. They were able to seat my party of 7 when we made a call 30 minutes in advance. Server also gave good food recommendations, and the wait for food was quick. The only reason why this is not a 5 star is because the pasta is on the pricier side for the portion you get, but nonetheless is still a BANGER that you should definitely try!!!!!
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Maria R.

Yelp
What an amazing restaurant. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Food was outstanding. Fresh and tasted delicious. This was perhaps my best dining experience in an Italian restaurant ever. Will definitely visit again.
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Serious F.

Yelp
Serious Food Reviews ordered: - Seasonal special salad (fennel and citrus) - Whipped Ricotta (truffle honey, country toast) - Spaghetti (pomodoro sauce, basil) - Heritage Pork Chop - Tiramisu (it's huge! Size of my hand for comparison. Definetly can be shared between 4 people) This is the 3rd location I've been to in NYC. We sat outdoors since the weather was so nice. One of my favorite italian restauranta in the city!
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Isabella P.

Yelp
As of right now, La Pecora Bianca is my favorite brunch spot! I fell in love with the casual elegance of the mint green coloring and the window door design, which allows in a lot of natural light on a sunny day. The best part of this experience is the food! I'm amazed at how this place can turn such a simple dish, such as scrambled eggs, into a flavorful masterpiece. The eggs were topped with a perfect combination of burrata and fresh basil, which gave them much more variety. The eggs were soft, fluffy, and smoothe that with each bite I just wanted more. My bf got the eggs Benedict and bacon, which he found to be delicious as well. I only give this place 4 stars, because each time I come here the food always takes a long time to serve. Although, when it is served I can't wait to eat it lol La Pecora Bianca is a great little gem on the West Side, and you should definitely give it a visit!
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Nathalie B.

Yelp
I came with my friends on the 4th of July because i had no plans and what an amazing choice it was! The food was spectacular; I am still thinking about it. We had the following: Whipped Ricotta zucchini Fries Rigatoni So so good. The place is beautiful and gives a very classy ambiance. I cannot wait to go back!
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Siddhi P.

Yelp
A very cute restaurant with rustic Italian vibes. I had the Chicken Paillard which came in a huge portion and definitely fit for family style. The chicken was flat and juicy but could have used more flavor. Overall still tasty.
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Francesca D.

Yelp
The food is ok, nothing special. The service is a disaster, they try so hard to smile that you can feel the pure frustration and unhappiness of the staff. Clearly a toxic enviroment. Plus size are often not for single people. Definetely not a place to go if you are alone
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Susan H.

Yelp
Loved everything about this location! Food, wine , service Great atmosphere! Party of 6!
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Gray W.

Yelp
Super super attentive service and great experience. Ordered the famous rigatoni and it was very delicious . Wasn't too loud and was a great restaurant experience
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Mary D.

Yelp
Gorgeous interior and ambience! Would highly recommend setting reservations, we did a Resy and were seated promptly. This place is the perfect spot for afternoon/early dinner or a cute date. We ordered the Toscano salad and Tagliatelle bolognese. Would recommend getting one salad and one pasta; it was the perfect combo and the portions were large. The cocktails are a MUST. I recommend the Paloma, it's perfect with the pasta. For dessert we got the olive oil cake with apples. It was okay, but not the best, I wouldn't order it again. Sadly it was a bit dry, i need my deserts moist. I would've gotten another drink instead. The service was okay but not the best. 5/5 ambience 4/5 service 4/5 food 4/5 value
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Evelyn Z.

Yelp
The restaurant was bright and decorated very nicely. The employees were kind and constantly checked up on our table. The calamari was soft and chewy and paired well with the two sauces provided. The pastas were flavorful and nicely portioned. Overall, a great place to dine in for a brunch or dinner.
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Sarah T.

Yelp
Went in for lunch today and was really disappointed with the service, which I hate saying because I appreciate wait staff so much. My server never even gave me water when I asked more than once / never offered me a cocktail list when I would've ordered a drink. Never checked in on my food (which was good except I thought the salmon was tiny for the price) Had to wave down a manager to get the check
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Maureen P.

Yelp
First and last time at this place. I ordered gluten-free pasta with Garganelli sauce. The pasta was overcooked, greasy and tasteless. I liked the mushrooms. The waiter was adequate. The place was clean and nicely decorated. The inside was not busy on a Sunday at brunch time. Most people wanted to eat outside.
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Kate F.

Yelp
My favorite part about this restaurant was the ambiance: a striking sea green exterior, elegant decor, and plenty of natural light. The food and the service were good as well. I ordered the Toscano salad which was tasty, but a little boring without a protein. However, I admit, from staring at other people's tables, the other dishes looked really good. Overall, perfect spot for an upscale brunch or dinner.
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Vanessa A.

Yelp
Excellent dinner! Atmosphere is very similar to Isabella's (the last time I was in this space). Service was great. Our server, Hannah, was very nice. We started with the whipped ricotta and Toscano salad. The salad is a sizable portion that was plenty for the 2 of us. The dressing was subtle. The carrots delicious. I ordered the Gramigna pasta as my main. I barely ate half of it after the starters. Everything seemed fresh and well made. I'm definitely looking forward to going back there were many other dishes I want to try!
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Ariel O.

Yelp
Enjoyed every bite and appreciated the service at LPB! Our meal consisted of the farro salad, rigatoni and zucchini fries. It was Friday evening, so Sauvignon Blanc and some Italian beer (I forget the name) were part of the mix as well. Our 3-month old puppy (evidence of her cuteness attached) received lots of love from the staff and the afternoon lukewarm UWS breeze by the museum of natural history made for an overall lovely experience.
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Molly T.

Yelp
I've known about the La Pecora Bianca franchise for some time now, but until this past weekend I had never visited any of the locations. I know it tends to be wildly popular (so popular, in fact, that a good friend of mine was at the Flatiron location at the same time that I was dining on the UWS) and trendy which has led me to assume it certainly must be overrated. But as an Upper West Sider desperate for new, youthful restaurants in my neighborhood, I was excited to see that a La Pecora Bianca was moving into the old Isabella's space. It's an unbeatable location and the corner has been home to restaurants for decades. The restaurant scene is up here is pretty tired (though there are a few exceptions), so we ~needed this~. My hope was that my experience here would be above average, and it turned out be pretty great. Came here at 8:15 on a Saturday night. We're being extra COVID-careful these days so we got a table outside, which would honestly be the move in non-COVID times too. We got to experience a beautiful summer evening and say hi to the many many doggos that passed us by, sniffing for some very high-quality table scraps. It did take about 15-20 minutes once seated for a server to notice us and come our way, but thankfully that was the only service hiccup of the night. Cocktail here are pretty solid. There's a spritz menu, a negroni menu and then a short list of other cocktails. Though I'm as far as one could get from being a spritz girl, the Lavender Spritz (gin, lavender, prosecco) looked too good to pass up after walking 15 blocks in the heat. It needed to be stirred but once that was done it was exactly what I needed. My fiancé's first drink was the Montenegro Mule (montenegro, dimmi, ginger), which was a low-ABV variation of the classic and super refreshing. His next drink was the Summer Negroni (gin, lillet rosa, grapefruit) which was okay, and I got a perfectly-done dirty martini was three nice juicy olives. We finished with two different glasses of white wine -- the Vermentino was particularly tasty. There's good variety on the food menu and I'd recommend trying a plate or two from each section. We got a snack, and appetizer, a salad, a pasta and a main. I'm proud of us. Notably, they can make any of their pastas gluten free, meaning that for the first time in many years I was able to eat a pasta dish at a restaurant (I don't have celiac so I'm fine if my food touches gluten or I have a little crouton crumble or something, but straight wheat will mess me up for days). Given our expert sampling of the whole menu, I'm confident in this review's trustworthiness. Eats, below: Whipped Ricotta w/ truffle honey, country toast: A+ I didn't eat the toast, but the ricotta and honey was mind blowing. The portion of ricotta is decent so we actually took some of it home to be devoured the next day. Summer Melon Panzanella w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, torn country bread: A- The ideal summer salad, super fresh with perfectly ripe summer produce. Fairly straightforward but hit the spot. Brussels Salad w/ shaved brussels sprouts, pickled raisins, sunflower seeds, parmesan: A I love a shaved brussels salad (I love any brussels -- particularly those that are roasted -- but shaved/raw is ideal in late summer) and this was excellent. Pretty standard ingredients, some dried fruit, nuts/seeds, light dusting of cheese. Great execution. Garganelli w/ roasted wild mushrooms, arugula pesto, garlic, pecorino: A-/A I don't know if this was incredible because I haven't eaten pasta in years or because it was downright delicious. I don't think I've ever had garganelli specifically and it's a fun shape. My main critiques were that this was fairly greasy yet they went very light on the pesto. We were both hoping for a very pesto-y plate. But it was still yummy. Branzino w/ spinach, olives, meyer lemon: A Classic Italian dish. We love branzino and this was cooked perfectly, sitting on a generous portion of spinach that soaked up all of the yummy lemon/garlic/olive flavors. Given the fact that we tried a lot, it was a good choice to opt for a lighter main.
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Marleny V.

Yelp
Food and service were great! The place is cute and had a nice ambiance. I went with my 3 year old and they were very accommodating.
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Alex T.

Yelp
Second time here and just as good as the first time. Entrees we're rigatoni vodka, Garganelli, Gramigna Pasta, Scallops. Everything was delicious! Did start with Crispy Zucchini and also was good. Homemade pasta was spot on as usual. Wife was a little bummed couldn't order a side of pasta with her scallops. Service from Erica was excellent.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
10/10!! This place was so delicious!!! Come hungry because the portions were bigger than we expected and we couldn't finish it all!! The service was amazing!! The restaurant wasn't too packed but we went on a weeknight. Highly recommend!! Delish!
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Gary S.

Yelp
Really excellent. Had them deliver. Very pleased with the quality. Had the arugula salad, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and a couple of the pasta dishes, the one with mushrooms and arugula pesto, and the one with sausage and broccoli rabe. Everything truly delicious!
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Harry X.

Yelp
I'm a big fan of vodka sauce on anything, so I had to check this place out based on the reviews. The rigatoni with vodka sauce was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, but the sauce itself wasn't memorable at all. I've basically been searching for a vodka sauce pasta that has the depth of flavor and almost-umami notes that the vodka square at Prince St Pizza has, but alas no dice. The search continues... By the way, this place was very loud when I visited on a weekday night so keep that in mind if you're considering it for a date or something.
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Warren L.

Yelp
Came here on a Wednesday night. Make a reservation. It was busy. We had a 7:30 reservation which was honored on time. The restaurant is nice. Some of the tables are pretty close to each other. Our waiter was very nice. We ordered the whipped ricotta and honey appetizer. It was quite good. For the main. We shared the scallops and the pasta with mushrooms. Both dishes were tasty. Scallops were a shade undercooked. Shared the chocolate hazelnut dessert. It was ok. The place has a good vibe. Prices were typical. My big complaint was how often the waiter and the other staff came by to ask if we were done eating while we still had food on the plate. That is pretty annoying. Otherwise is was a good experience and good food

Dana K.

Yelp
Ridiculous reservations department. Emailed them about a party of 13 three weeks ago, but we had to have a limited menu- so we passed. Our party went to 12 so we made two reservations of 6 not caring that we wouldn't be all together. 6 pm the night before they emailed me saying we noticed you broke up your party and we have to cancel one reservation???? I said, please don't do that the night before we don't expect to be near each other! They said you cannot break up a large party- I told them to cancel both- never giving a restaurant like this my money. How ridiculous that they didn't want two tables of 6!