Pasta Night

I had heard really good things about this spot and decided to go to dinner with a friend tonight. Very nice, quaint ambiance with indoor and covered area in the back. Good wine selection, yummy food that came quickly! High recommend the arancini, Caeser salad, bolognese and gnocchi! Would def come back and they have happy hour!

I had an amazing meal at Pasta Night! The Chicken Milanese was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor—definitely one of the best I’ve had. The pesto pasta was just as impressive, bursting with fresh flavors that made each bite delicious. The only small letdown was that they didn’t bring bread to the table, which is usually a given at most Italian restaurants. Still, a great spot for anyone craving mouthwatering Italian!

PHENOMENAL pasta I mean this place truly rivals the west village Italian institutions like via carota and l’artusi. The beef arancini was perfectly crispy without being too heavy. The salad was so unique and full of flavor. The pasta was fresh with perfect texture and shape. I couldn’t be happier that I live within walking distance. I love ciao Gloria and they made another hit with this one, bravo!

Had a phenomenal dinner at Pasta Night recently….a new staple for the neighborhood. The Artichoke Dip special was incredible, as was all the pasta…but the cocktails and the service brought the experience to the next level. Shout out to Christian behind the bar who is doing amazing things!

Saw this place on instagram and decided to give it a try. Glad I came with my husband because the food is amazing! We ordered the gem salad and calamari for appetizers. The salad was fresh and the calamari came with this sauce that reminded me of Combos (pretzel with the cheese inside) 10/10. For entrees we order the pesto and braised short rib pappardelle, both dishes were very tasty. We also liked the format of ordering everything at the counter before being sat, saved a lot of unnecessary time and our food came quite fast. Drinks were light and refreshing. Definitely would recommend coming here.

Pasta Night is finally here, and it exceeded our expectations! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the restaurant was very minimizing, but obviously a lot of thought was put into it! The dessert was delicious, all sourced from the sister bakery, Ciao Gloria across the street! I would highly recommend visiting.

Me and my gals hit up Pasta Night week one of its opening and WOWEE were we oh-so-pleasantly surprised! The food was top notch Italian pasta, truly something that’s been missing from Vanderbilt Ave. The Ragu was my personal favorite, but we were all fighting over the last bites of each dish! The service was speedy and the staff was so fun and kind. Huge shout out to our host with the most, Mac, who made us feel right at home! Can’t wait to go back soon☺️

Pasta Night is comfort food for frazzled families. My husband and I tried this place for a date night and overall, we really liked the food. We started with their arancini balls with creamed spinach, which their vegetable of the day, and they were tasty. My husband got the chicken Milanese, and I got the Gemelli pasta with pesto. Both were really good, with the pasta and pesto tasting fresh and the Milanese was crispy and generously-portioned. And their Vecchio Carlo cocktail was complex and well-balanced. My husband ordered a glass of rosé that was very acidic, so he sent it back for a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We had a 6:15pm reservation and we were led to the covered outdoor area, which wasn’t noted on my Resy reservation. We were also informed that the restaurant needed the table back in two hours , but by then, the restaurant had started to empty out. The area was heated, but we were sitting by a door and there was a draft. We also asked our server for water, and she directed us to self-fill at the water tank, but then we saw our server give waters to two other parties of two behind us. It just rubbed us the wrong way. And there were three different boisterous families seated around us, making it hard to hear our own conversation. I understand that this place fosters a casual atmosphere, but I think some guests and servers felt a little too comfortable here, and we know to not come back for date night and just to order take out or delivery from here.

Delicious! We went for a 6pm reservation and got the calamari, mozzarella sticks, and salad to start. For mains we got the cavatelli pasta and ragu pasta which were both cooked perfectly and super tasty. For dessert we got the tiramisu and 3 layer cookies. Great portion size on all dishes we were very happy and completely stuffed I think we passed out on the couch for a few hours afterwards. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive there. We sat outside in the covered backyard shed and it was very comfortable and relaxing. Great spot, will definitely be back!

Been mildly obsessed with trying this place because the name of it is so bland but the ambiance is so slick. That's the kind of contradiction that gets butts in seats, ya know? Well, I finally had my pasta night at Pasta Night and it was perfectly pleasant. We were seated immediately at this weird side counter cause we didn't have reservations (funny enough, reservations were wide open which is why we didn't bother. But I guess you're better off making them if you want a real table? The place was fairly empty otherwise as we showed up very early) but service was still attentive so whatever. My one other nit picky comment is there's no free bread here, which is a concept that's certainly not new to the modern dining experience but still mildly annoys me nonetheless -- there's so much competition in the Italian food realm that offers cheaper prices and free bread so I don't know what the deciding factor is in who does or doesn't do it. Hopefully the extra cash they save goes directly into the pockets of the staff. But who cares about all of that when what matters is the pasta. Happy to report Yelp that the pasta is good. We got the pesto and the caccio e pepe, felt like two solid staples. Both were above average with their radiator and alien tentacle* pasta shapes (*maybe not the real name), cooked al dente and served in solid portions. You can also buy the sauces and fresh pastas at the front of the store if you just wanna DYI your own night of pasta at home instead of a pasta-filled pasta night at Pasta Night. Anyhow, solid date night sorta place. Would be open to coming back for sure and trying a bit more of the menu.

They had the BEST pasta shapes, very squiggly, very fun. I kinda hoped for more pasta / more going on with the pasta for the price point, but it was still very delicious. The calamari and focaccia were also fantastic. The staff were good, and the spot was very cute in a very prime location!

Nice little spot found after a graduation with the family. Drinks were solid. Very friendly peeps serving! For apps, the calamari and meatball flavors were great and the salad was a nice pairing. Pizza was decent. Some of the pasta dishes were a bit of a hit or miss. The Lasagna was great! The crab pasta - not so much. It didn't taste fresh at all and flavors did not blend well. Will come back for a quick night meal, but the restaurant does need to do better with some of the pastas so that they are standouts (Especially if it's called Pasta Night)!

Was quite impressed by pasta night. Came for some casual pasta and stayed for the price. Very well priced items on the menu. We got the calamari, white bean dip, cacio e Pepe and tiramisu & decadent chocolate cake for dessert. Each item was quite tasty and very good. The service was pretty good as well. Overall cannot complain at all. I'll definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu. I feel like they are prime for a neighborhood event to get the word out that they're there.

We walked in without a reservation and were seated immediately. Pasta Night offers an elevated "pay-at-the-counter" style of dining. While it felt a bit odd at first, once we sat down and the food arrived, my husband and I were practically salivating. We started with the bread and dipping oil and calamari. Both were fantastic. The olive oil, garlic, and parsley dipping oil was addictive, and the bread was fluffy and clearly house-made--it had that wonderful just baked smell. The calamari had a light, crispy batter and was packed with flavor. For our mains, I had the chicken Milanese and my husband went with the pasta with ragu. My Milanese was so good. It was seasoned to perfection, with a beautiful golden-brown crust, topped with a refreshing salad, shavings of parmesan, and cooked mushrooms. My husband enjoyed his pasta, but kept eyeing my dish, so he ended up eating mine as well. Overall, Pasta Night feels like a cozy neighborhood gem with food that bursts with flavor. I'm super excited to have found my new favorite Italian spot.

This is the new sort of quick service/sort of table service Italian spot from the Ciao Gloria team, and right across the street from the great bakery/cafe. Go in and order at the counter, and then grab a seat, where they will bring your food out to you. Definitely sit in the nice little patio in the back while the weather is still good enough. Make sure you start with the Focaccia and the Insalata di Casa, and then get a bunch of pastas. The best one we tried was the Gemelli with Pesto, but "The Big Ragu" was also excellent. For dessert, the gelato from Biddrina is a perfect combo with the chocolate cake. Will definitely be back ASAP to try more pastas and the Chicken Milanese entree.

Pasta Night, when you enter, evokes the aperitivo. Rather than a line, you enter to standing tables with menus laid out where you can gather and decide on your meal. It's not quite pre-dinner drinks as in Italy, but it has somehow transformed the experience of waiting in line from dull and annoying to almost a social occasion. It is an unusual welcome, and a welcome change of pace. There is a bar where drinks are prepared directly in front of you in the entry way as you decide on your order. Once you have, you walk up to the cash register. Unlike other restaurants with counter ordering, you are then seated by the host or the cashier, a touch that helps make what can be a somewhat hectic process run a bit more smoothly. There is seating for solo diners at a bar that faces a wall (not my favorite, but I do appreciate that there is a spot for those who are dining alone). The menu is inspired by the traditional Italian approach to meals, and in a larger group you could really order a bit from each category. The menu also is perfectly suitable for a solo diner or couple, and the pasta is usually sufficient for a meal (not particularly large portions, but still plenty). On my first trip, I went with the spaghetti and meatballs (a classic), which was excellent. The tomato sauce tastes fresh, the meatballs are very flavorful, and the pasta excellent. My second trip was even better, starting with the pane cunzato (a bit pricy at $8 for a bit of focaccia, but still very tasty) and an eggplant parmesan special (made wonderfully and presented beautifully). Food comes out in around 10-15 minutes and is brought to you. I've not had much experience with the cocktail program, but the menu looks quite interesting. There are a handful of speciality cocktails, and a well thought out wine and beer list. There is also a rather long list of Italian sodas and mocktails, which should certainly appeal to those not looking to catch a buzz with their dinner. All that said, the pricing felt a bit steep relative to the rest of the menu. I understand that this is New York City, but a cheaper house red would certainly be appreciated. Even a Diet Coke clocked in at $5, which is just a bit much. I've not stayed for dessert yet, but they do offer it to you when you initially order, which is a helpful reminder and shows that they put some thought into the experience. Overall Pasta Night is very good, and could easily be both a date night or a quick evening meal. I will certainly be back to explore more of the menu.

Julia gave amazing service! I've been 3 times and each time I am more and more impressed with this place. The food is top notch, you cannot go wrong with anything. My personal favorites are Ceasar salad and the Pesto. I will definitely be returning!

- spaghetti was very al dente - friendly service - full house eon a Thursday night - tasty caesar salad - loved the Italian soda - cool rnb soundtrack - heated garden in the back - lots of Italian items on the menu

Cheers to them trying a newish concept (fast casual pasta) in the 'hood. I think it works because the food was amazing. Concept is still working itself out but I am confident this place will be very popular soon. Also, wouldn't think other wise from the chef, Joseph Catalanotti, and owner of Ciao Gloria, Renato Poliafito. Simple well made pasta. I got the classic marinara and my wife got the special cacio e pepe. Don't sleep on the ceaser... Lemony and yummy.

Visited twice and it's sure to be a favorite. Staff is super friendly and professional. Ambiance very comfortable with a great backyard space. Lasagna was delicious' as was Arancini and calamari. Chocolate cake to die for. So glad to have them in the neighborhood.​

Liking the concept. Order at the counter and get seated when there is a table available. Definitely a casual place with stellar food. Cacio e Pepe was a special tonight and it didn't disappoint! The Caesar salad is light and lemony with amazing croutons. The classic marinara came out piping hot and perfectly Al dente. It got really busy by the time we left around 7:30 so imagine there was quite a wait. Excited to have this new spot in the neighborhood. Lastly, but super important-every staff member was incredibly friendly and helpful. I'd come back just because of the hospitality.

Great focaccia, salad, and pasta. Kind waitress. Nice enclosed backyard seating. We'll be back!

Super addition to the neighborhood. The staff could not be nicer or more welcoming. Our meal was delicious as well. We split the kale Caesar, which was perfectly dressed with breadcrumbs for texture and crunch. Our mains were the radiatore with sausage and the chicken Milanese. The pasta was very good. Pesto can sometimes err on the side of oily but this was creamy and dressed perfectly. The hot oil on the table was well used on the pasta. The chicken was lovely as well. It had a nice mound of salad atop which we couldn't stop eating. We will definitely be back to this wonderful spot.

Great food and drinks! Did not disappoint. Had meatballs, the salad with olives and almonds, autumn gnocchi, and Milanese. Would recommend all. Finished with chocolate cardamom affogato - so good. Their order-and-then-be-seated style was convenient. Cocktails were few but delicious.

Understated, but absolutely delicious! One of the best meals I've had in a while. Staff was friendly, and the ambience was cozy too.

i have lived in the neighborhood for 3 years . i am a big foodie and have been to every restaurant on vanderbilt multiple time . this fast food joint is unorganized overprice and under serviced . i tried to disregard the extremely high price for cup noodle soup quality pasta . and give this spot a try . but i warn you if you want a real pasta night go to forma pasta 2 blocks down !!! shout out to mack at the register for giving me the worst experience i have ever had in prospect heights ! he is lost in the sauce !! thank you !!!