Water & Wheat Upper East

Wheat and Water absolutely blew me away. The food was fantastic. It is honestly hard to nitpick anything, especially for a place that clearly deserves over a four. My girlfriend and I ordered the meatballs, octopus, the 10-layer lasagna, and the grass-fed Bolognese with mafalse. I didn’t even get pictures of the meatballs or octopus because after the first bite, we were too focused on wiping the plates clean. That’s how good they were. The fresh-to-order Sabata bread was a 10/10 on its own. It was some of the softest, freshest bread I’ve ever had. They mentioned their pasta is made fresh daily, and you can definitely taste it. I’m very picky about pasta, and this checked every box: fresh, mom-and-pop quality, and just flat-out delicious. At this point, I’m confidently calling this the best Italian food in the entire city of New York. It gets packed (we had to sit outside, and even that filled up as it was 50 degrees), but it was beyond worth it. Super thankful I chose to have dinner here and will definitely be coming back!

Water and Wheat is my go-to spot on the Upper East Side, and honestly, I come here for one reason: the lasagna. It’s the only place I’ve found in the area that makes lasagna the way it’s supposed to be made. Most restaurants cover lasagna in so much cheese that it overwhelms everything else and turns into “cheese with pasta.” Here, it’s perfectly balanced. You can actually taste the meat, the sauce, the spices, and all the flavors that make a great lasagna. Service is consistently good, and the prices and portions are very reasonable. For wine, I always get the Sileno Cannonau di Sardegna and it never disappoints. For appetizers, you can’t go wrong with the meatballs. They’re juicy, and my recommendation is to hold onto the bread basket and dip the bread into the meatball red sauce. It’s so good. For dessert, I always finish with the tiramisu, which is the perfect way to close the night. Great atmosphere too, a small family-style restaurant with a really nice vibe. Highly recommended.

We really enjoyed our lunch at this restaurant. I highly recommend it for both the quality and value of the dishes. During the weekday lunch, they have a menu under $16 that includes a house soup or salad and a sandwich. We had the Classic Italian and the Caprese — both were generous and very tasty. The bread was warm and crusty, and the soup (butternut squash) was excellent. The beer was on special for $6. The service was great, and they also offer homemade pasta. The music was nice too (“Emotional Bliss” by Sajmoonn). Overall, a perfect spot for a quick, delicious, and reasonably priced lunch. We’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!

Water and Wheat is absolutely delicious! The fresh homemade pasta is incredible, the ambiance is cozy, and the service is excellent. Everyone was so kind and attentive, especially our waiter Adrian, who went above and beyond to accommodate my vegan requests. They also take the time to show you the different types of fresh pasta they make, which makes the experience even more special and personal. You can truly see the care and craftsmanship that goes into each dish. I highly recommend this cute little restaurant.

I ordered the ‘Rigatoni alla Norma’ to take away. I was very displeased that the pasta was way overcooked, and mushy! The sauce was nice and flavourful but that was the only thing that kept it alive. I’ve had airplane food that’s tasted better and has been better presented.

This is such a great spot for a delicious but casual and cozy lunch! Adrian was our server and he took great care of us. Everything we had was great- but specifically we would recommend the octopus (cooked perfectly), anything with bread (we had the chicken parm lunch sandwich), and the vodka sauce with pasta of your choice. Other reviews were right about the tiramisu, although we were full we ate the whole thing. The vibe was cozy but busy, there wasn’t a moment during our visit that new diners weren’t coming in, but they managed to keep seating and taking care of everyone. Next time we’re hungry in the area we will definitely be back.

I’ve been here a few times and overall, the pastas and portion sizes are very good. Their bread with oil is delicious, but I notice they only bring you it if you ask for it. I was really excited to see that they allow you to add burrata to your pastas for $7, but the past 2 times I did so, I found their burrata to be a bit sour / bland. I thought the first time it might be a one-off, but it was the same when I tried it last night unfortunately. I like that they allow you to pick your pasta shape and bring around a tray for you to select from, but I think some of the shapes they picked are kind of underwhelming and should be replaced with more exciting options that do well al dente like lumache , gnocchi, maybe even a wider rigatoni that holds meat sauce better. The mafaldine is good though! Even an angel hair would be good as a lot of the noodles they picked are kind of small / similar to one another.

What an amazing experience of stellar hospitality. We enjoyed the chicken parmesan and bolognese- the bolognese had deep and slightly sweet flavor, delicious. The waiter kindly and for no reason whatsoever comped our glasses of wine! We will definitely be back next time we’re in NY for another date night. Thank you!

Ambiance: Small neighborhood Italian restaurant. Cute patio out front along the sidewalk. Perfect for intimate gatherings for between 2-4. They can put tables together for larger parties of 6, but I'd recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is pretty small. Service: Really great service! The men working the restaurant made sure that my husband and I were well attended to. They brought us plenty of water and kept checking in! Food: The food is spectacular! I love that they make all of the pasta in house. You can taste the difference. The pasta sauces were also delicious. I did not take any pictures of the main entrees because they were gone in a blink of an eye!

I don't live in New York, so I figured while here we should try to find some good Italian food. This place hit the spot. Fresh pasta is always the best, and it was delicious here. We were shown a visual representation of their fresh pasta options, and offered to choose which type of noodle we wanted and then which sauce option we wanted from the menu. I don't remember the name of the noodle we chose, but you can see it in the picture. We got a vodka sauce option on it and we loved it! We also got the meatballs, which were tasty as well. The waiters were friendly, and we had several people check in on us while there. The space is a bit small but quaint, and pleasant if in a smaller group or a pair. I recommend trying this place!

Looking for nearby restaurants after visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, saw that this restaurant made its own pastas and flatbread, decided to try it. We were promptly greeted by a waiter as we walked inside the cozy restaurant, seeing the wood fire oven. It was a beautiful summer evening so we were able to have dinner outside. Started with the meatballs which were like homemade, light and delicious served on a delicious bed of crushed tomatoes and topped with mozzarella with awesome cheese pull and a side of warm crusty bread pieces. For the main, our waiter recommended the ten layer lasagna, which was served on a bed of the restaurant's delicious tomato sauce. The silky tender lasagna sheets were cooked perfectly. The flavors were clean, distinct and like homemade in a good Italian home. For sure, will be returning to try some of the other pasta dishes.

It blows my mind how well rated this place is. The food was definitely good but the service is really what stood out, unfortunately in a bad way. Our food was served before our wine ever came out, even after we reminded them. We also asked for bread (which we noticed other tables had) which didn't come out until after our meal was finished. Everything was served hot and fresh and they have a nice wine list but it was almost comedic how much was forgotten and how long everything took. It was still a nice night with friends but I don't see myself coming back anytime soon.

I've been wanting to try out Water & Wheat since it opened in 2023, so I was excited when the stars finally aligned last week. The space is cozy and casual - perfect for a weekday lunch. They're known for their pastas and flatbreads, but they also offer sandwiches during lunch on weekdays as well as a happy "hour" from 11-4 (!). We were craving pasta (not part of the lunch special), so we ordered the spicy tomato and basil with chitarra pasta and the spring lemon asparagus with mafalde pasta (you choose both the sauce and pasta shape when ordering!).  Sadly, the pastas didn't live up to our expectations. The spicy tomato and basil wasn't remotely spicy, and the spring lemon asparagus was too dry and flavorless.  The highlight of the meal was the panzanella salad. The vinaigrette was delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the addition of olives - yum!  The service is friendly, the pricing is reasonable, and the menu is vegetarian friendly. If only the pastas lived up to their potential, this could be a staple when in the UES!

Pasta was perfect- warm fuzzies on a rainy day. The sauce special was Amatrcianna and it was wonderful. Andrea was our waitress and she was warm and friendly. The Buratta salad was a great combo we'd never think of, It was a perfect combo of savory, fresh and sweet. My wife got the spring lemon asparagus pasta and enjoyed it as well. Just as an fyi the Sileno Cannounau (red wine) went perfectly with my pasta. Bread was also fresh, hot and nice! We will be back next October, when we revisit.

This place does fresh pasta, which I think is unique. You can even choose which pasta you want and then which sauce and toppings you want. It's really an omnivore's dream. You want meat - there's bolognese. Seafood? No problem. You want nothing on it - they can do that. My father-in-law and I both got Vongole (clams). My mother-in-law got the shrimp pasta, my husband the bolognese, and my brother-in-law got the burrata salad, without knowing what burrata was. He was a bit surprised to learn it's cheese. We all cleaned our plates, so it's safe to say that we all liked our dishes. I really liked the vongole, although I wish it had some of the white broth that I like associated with it. The place itself is very small so a reservation is needed, The server was very nice and explained how to order and what people usually pair with the types of pasta. I think it's a great restaurant and if I'm back in the area, I'd return.

Genuinely don't understand the glowing reviews here. The Truffle flatbread pizza lacked the truffle flavor it advertised; it almost felt like microwaved pizza. Wasn't a fan of the flatbread. The Bolognese's pasta felt fresh but also lacked depth in sauce. I liked that we could choose the pasta shape. It has the price of an upscale Italian restaurant but lacks the atmosphere to go with it. The Upper East Side & this neighborhood is so saturated with better Italian options - probably wouldn't come back.

I tried this restaurant blindly looking for something new and boy that I stumble upon a gem. The food is absolutely mouthwatering. Pasta is fresh and tasty. I had two different pastas a kale salad, and the tiramisu is to die for.

This adorable little spot was able to serve one of the best Cacio Pepe dishes I have ever had. The service team was also incredibly friendly. I would have loved it even more if the shrimp was not over cooked, and there was a touch more refinement to the overall ambiance and maybe cloth napkins instead of paper. Let's save a tree while we eat delicious food :)

The pasta is so freshly made, and you can see it constantly being made from your table. They come out to explain the different pastas and the mafalde was a clear favorite for us. I got the sweet lemon ricotta sauce and it wasn't sweet as I asked before but I could've used more flavor. I tried my wife's chicken Alfredo and that was clearly the best choice I thought followed by the rage which was more standard. I'd like to come again to try the flatbreads.

Let me start by saying that there are very few Italian restaurants that I think are worth the money and this is one of them! We ordered in the first time and was blown away by the quality, usually take out food - with few exceptions - isn't great. This was terrific! The second time, we ate in the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. The space is small and intimate. The staff is friendly and attentive. We had: - Lasagna - very good. - Panzanella Salad - delicious - loved their take on it. No large chunks of bread, super crispy crouton like pieces of bread. - Fennel & Blood Orange - delicious, fennel and blood orange are an amazing combination. - Cacio e 3 Peppers - delicious, perfect amount of pepper. - Carbonara - so good and not too heavy. - Alla Norma - very good and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. All the pasta is made to order and the sauces are terrific. We will definitely be coming back.

The waiter and waitress were very warm and friendly. The space is small and it was a bit warm inside that day. I'm not sure if it would be able to accommodate very large parties. The food was well cooked and seasoned! However I thought most of the pasta dishes that we ordered the flavors were quite similar and mild. I was the only one who ordered the bolognese, which I really enjoyed. I think most of us agreed that we couldn't taste much of the pepper in the cacio e pepe pasta. We really enjoyed Their truffle and bacon and onion flat bread as well as the octopus. The octopus was so tender! We loved seeing the pasta being made fresh right next to us. Overall I would come back if I was in the area again to try their other pasta.

Went here this past weekend with my boyfriend and WOW. We didn't make a reservation (this was a last minute decision we found when we were 5 min away) but they were able to accommodate us! Staff were super knowledgeable and made great recommendations for what pasta shape to go with each dish. Everyone was extremely attentive, not just to us but to all the tables! This was a Saturday night, obviously very busy, but they had it running like a machine! Will definitely come back.

Short Review/Best Dishes; Bacon & Onion Flatbread, Lasagna, Bolognese, Alla Norcina. With two people, I'd just order those first two dishes and you'll leave very comfortably full. The food here is solid for the price though I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. Anyway, I went here with a group yesterday. Place is small and the staff was friendly. They fill the water frequently and ask how things are and it feels like a nice little local spot. The waitstaff will also come around and showcase their different pasta choices (I guess you can say all the pastabilities) which you'd then choose with their wide variety of sauces. In general, the pasta quality is excellent with very good texture being cooked nicely al dente and their white sauce pastas were worse outside of the alla norcina. In terms of pastas, our favorite was the Grass Fed Brisket Bolognese with slow braised beef sauce and parmesan. We ordered this with mafalde/mafaldine which is the ribbon shaped pasta. Nice rich bolognese which paired well with the excellent al dente pasta. Not a super notable Bolognese but better than average. Our other favorite pasta was the Alla Norcina listed as with leek sausage, green peas, garlic, cream, parmesan, and chives. The bits of sausage in there had a good chew and flavor and the rest mixed in well. In terms of the white sauce pastas, this was easily the best and it's more unique than the bolognese. Not recommended would be the Cacio & 3 Peppers (mafalde) which has a mix of black, pink and Szechuan pepper, butter, pecorino, and garlic oil and especially the Old School Carbonara (rigatoni) with guanciale, free range eggs, parmesan, and pecorino. In the former, the black pepper flavor was light so it tasted more of the butter and pecorino. The latter just wasn't good and was easily the worst thing we had with a lack of much guanciale flavor so it just tasted like buttered pasta with too much oil. Best of the evening was the Bacon & Onion Flatbread with bacon jam, caramelized onions, crème fraiche, and chives. It reminded me of a better version of the standard type of tarte flambée/flammekueche found in Alsace. The bacon jam was cooked down wonderfully and it was a good mix of sweet, savory, and creamy. Excellent and the portion size is big enough to share. A bit worse but still tasty was the Truffle Theory Flatbread with fresh mozzarella, mushroom crema, black truffle ricotta, garlic, and thyme. The truffle flavor was very light which I almost prefer as truffle can be a bit overwhelming but the mozzarella/ricotta were both tasty and there was some umami from the mushrooms. The price point is a bit higher for this flatbread but the portion was the same so it's easily splitable. Last of the main dishes was the Lasagna with beef ragu, tomato sauce, béchamel, and parmesan. This is a very meaty lasagna which isn't too bad of a thing as the best pasta was probably the bolognese though I wouldn't have minded something outside of the meat as the flavors were more one note. In short, I would have preferred a bit of cheese in the mix of all the meat as the parmesan flavor on top was a bit light. It got a bit heavy but you can't beat the price as it's big enough easily for two to share. The Tiramisu at the end with mascarpone, lady fingers, amaretto liquor, espresso & cocoa was just OK. It was one of the more creamy versions with mostly mascarpone and coffee and a very tiny bit of lady fingers. I wouldn't recommend it much as it lacked texture. The food here was pretty solid. It's not the best Italian food in the city especially for the carbonara but it's not trying to be. The prices are pretty reasonable for the portion sizes and there is a particularly good flatbread among everything else. Mid 3 rounded up for the price point.

I feel very spoiled to be able to visit NYC quite often, especially because I love Italian food!! There's no shortage of restaurants but only a handful of standouts This is one of them Fresh pasta made right in house - they bring out the different types of pasta for you to pick out for your dish!! We opted for 3 different but classic Italian pastas - lasagna, cacio with 3 peppers, and bolognese Every bite of each of the pastas was heavenly. Perfect flavors, generously portioned, and with top notch service to boot The restaurant itself is cozy but not so small that you're bumping elbows! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, from the pasta to wine selection :) The lasagna was incredibly filling but I could not stop eating. The cacio's 3 pepper seasoning was lovely - one of them was schezuan pepper! What a unique idea And the bolognese is one of the more classic Italian dishes - the sauce was incredible. The meat was well cooked. The pasta was perfectly chewy All in all probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to!!

Fresh reasonably priced pasta and a nice addition to the neighborhood! Nothing fancy, but comfortable rustic decor. I really enjoyed the spicy tomato + bolognese, but would pass on the shrimp garlic. The apps were also a perfect way to start the meal. Really what bumped them to 5/5 is service. I had a huge glass of wine spilled on me accidentally. The server was there immediately with napkins / sparkling water. They even came to top off our wines by the glass earlier unprompted. Small things really matter. *fyi they currently don't have a liquor license so just beer/ wine, but I'm sure it's coming.

Found this place based on the reviews we read on Yelp. Were walking home from the MMoA were looking for a small Italian restaurant with great food, service and ambiance. We found it, highly recommend!

I ate here randomly only due to the extreme cold. I literally felt frozen. What a pleasant surprise. This place is very small and intimate. I would recommend making a reservation. The service was great, the food amazing!' You must try this place. Greek owned

Simple and simply delicious. This is exactly what is advertised. Amazing pasta and sauces - prepared perfectly.

While the ambience isn't the best, the food and service are great. They did dim the lighting for us which made things much cozier. The in house pastas were great but we didn't really understand why the 10 layer lasagna needed a 25 minute prep time when it came out 25 minutes before the rest of the food. The flatbreads were good but the pasta was the real star. Our server really knew his stuff too which was very helpful.

Fresh Pasta!! The kids had a few special requests like no truffles, no broccolini, no pesto. Adrian was so helpful, tell me how you want your pasta and we'll make it. Meatballs.. yumm and plenty to share. So are the flatbreads. Affordable. Not far from 6 line,

Solid. Easy. Good local food. Big portions and not expensive. Cozy if you're dining in, but decent if you're taking out, too. Skip the flatbreads. Focus on the pastas. Won't knock your socks off, but you'll certainly be happy to know about this place. 4/5.

Not your traditional chicken parm. The sandwich is interesting the chicken tastes fresh, the presentation is wonderful and neat but it's missing something. It's missing that real Italian flavor. I guess that's where the American part comes in lol. The location is kinda tight. But this is New York City right? The staff were really pleasant and eager to assist. The side salad is decent and fresh. Not too much bad to say here I only tried two things but for sure that chicken sandwich needs some more flavor

We had a reservation for something new on this visit, as we come many times to the city. Started with a lovely mista salad that we shared (and glad we did as it was quite large), it was nicely dressed in a vinaigrette dressing and had lovely choice of veggies in the salad. I was worried about ordering something huge, when I saw all the pasta dishes. So I just ordered the meatballs, which they brought a side of bread for dipping in the sauce! So decadent and really perfect, only left half of one out of 5. They were flavored nicely with parm and topped with toasted pine nuts, really nice nutty flavor. My husband had the beef stew, which looked amazing, but it was a bigger meal and came with a side on Orzo too. I did taste it and the sauce was rich and beefy, the veggies all cooked had infused all that flavor. Such hardy meals, but all cooked to perfection. We asked the waitress about dessert and she recommended the Tiramisu, she said " it was like eating a cloud". And she was right, so fluffy and light. The staff was all very attentive and friendly. It had a warm cozy vibe (we sat inside). A real solid meal and easy to get to by the subway.

A very cozy restaurant, like eating at a friend's house. It is very small, so not much room for a stroller, so try to leave it at home. If you do bring one, you may need to collapse it and squeeze it in a small area in the back. We got the mafalde grass fed bolognese, which we were told is the must get at your first visit. Definitely enjoyed the quality of the pasta and the unique sauce. We also got the penne vodka with chicken (special of the night). Flavor was great, but the chicken was very dry. Surprisingly, the octopus that we ordered was the best item we had there. It was soft, not rubbery and tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend trying this. They do not have a kids' menu, but they will give you some options for kids. They can make pasta dish with just olive oil, butter, cheese, or tomato sauce. Just as an FYI, they will charge extra for tomato sauce for the kids dish. Also the staff are very lovely. They are super kid friendly and they were very attentive to my little one. All in all I would come back, minus the stroller.

Our meals were excellent. The three pastas were light as air and perfectly cooked, the flavors nuanced and well-matched for each dish, and the vegetables and herbs super fresh and al dente. The bolognese and gluten free penne with shrimp or standouts. This is what home-cooked tastes like - and the type of homemade that doesn't weigh you down, but makes you feel well-fed yet healthy. The service was great, and the server was even better: she clearly explained the various dishes. One of us has a lot of dietary restrictions, and a primary reason we selected this restaurant was down to the reviews that indicate some of the dishes can be adjusted. The chef indeed accommodated our request. We also appreciate the light and minimalist design of the restaurant, which jibes with the cuisine. Our one critique is the bathroom. We understand that there's little space, but our recommendations can be achieved in the given space: place the paper towel rack on a wall other than above the toilet so that after washing hands we don't drip over the toilet seat. And raising the faucet so that there's more room between faucet and sink would make it a lot easier to wash one's hands. But the bathroom will certainly not keep us from coming back to this great restaurant!

Wonderful dinner! Selena and then Clyde served us! They were both terrific!! Food was outstanding. I got the pasta carbonara. Wow!! So good!! My wife got the pasta with mushrooms!! Also amazing!! We had the Brussel sprouts, again, a real winner!! Highly recommend!!

Food was delicious, ambiance cute with Italian flare. service was good. Overall great place.

Great casual neighborhood place. We had the margarita flatbread, baked eggplant and baked octopus. Service was friendly. Would recommend reserving ahead of time as it is small. Will be back to try the pasta.

Amazingly fresh, delicious chicken Parm! Very small, cozy restaurant. Fresh pasta is just perfect!

Good pasta. Service is attentive and food comes fast. Perfect place has lunch with friends or casual family dinner.

Not sure what to say about this restaurant if you eat here. I did take out before actually eating here. I went here with my friend at around 5:45pm and we were the only ones there. We sat by the open windows to get a feeling of eating outside but also getting cool air inside. Though I think our waiter said the AC was being fixed. Anyways, our waiter was very nice but it was hard to hear him. And we were the only ones in there but the outdoor noise was playing a role. My friend ordered iced tea but the waiter said they were all out of it. A bit weird to be out of iced tea. I ordered the asparagus which was very good. And I got a flatbread with sauce, cheese, sautéed onions and peppers. There was only one kind of pepper on it. I for some reason thought there would be a variety of peppers. My friend got a pasta dish with spicy sauce and shrimp and a side of broccolini. She enjoyed them both. When we sat down our waiter also brought us samples of the pastas that they make in house so we can see what they look like. All in all, not sure I will ever eat here again but, I will order for take out from here as their food is pretty good.

The food is very good. The flatbread pizzas seem to be the best section on the menu. However, despite the cozy interior, the slow service leaves a lot to be desired.

YES! Quaint Delicious Kind service Great atmosphere Give it a try. The eggplant parm is a solid choice.

Food was good. Service good. A bit loud but quieted down after 8 (had a late reservation)

This Italian spot is a couple blocks away from Lenox Hill hospital; my friend came to visit my mom and wanted to take me out for a quick lunch. We passed by and there was a lunch sign that offered panini bread sandwiches up until 4 PM, I was craving a good warm sandwich after plenty of take-out and hospital food, so we decided to go in. The place itself is small but seemed cozy. We walked in at 3:35-ish and the waitress stated they weren't going to offer us the lunch menu. I asked if there were any sandwiches on the dinner menu, which she denied. I was crunched on time so we decided to stay - we ordered meatballs and grilled octopus for appetizers accompanied by a bottle of wine recommended by the waitress. The grilled octopus and the potatoes served were very tasty! As for the meal, we ordered pasta with meatballs & the salmon. It was "okay" - they offer different types of pasta to choose from which may make this place unique; however there wasn't anything that stood out! The waitress & fresh bread were the keys to our overall dining experience!

10/10. This pasta was fresh and affordable! Water and wheat is the perfect spot for a quick afternoon lunch.

Must try: Bacon & Onion Flatbread and Old School Carbonara! Why: The bacon, caramelized onions, crème fraiche, and chives all made for incredible flavors and reminded me a little of BBQ chicken pizza. Loved it! Also tried the Old School Carbonara and Spring Lemon Asparagus pastas, which were both really good. I thought the Carbonara was delicious with the guanciale bits (Italian cured meat) and parmesan. The Asparagus pasta at first was a bit plain; however, I realized the lemon sauce was mostly on bottom so leftovers the next day was even better! I liked eating an olive, asparagus or broccolini, with some pasta in each bite for fresh flavors and various textures. Enjoyed the meal and will come back to try other pastas and dishes. Notes: I ordered takeout and they were quick to prepare. The restaurant itself is small and cute with some indoor and outdoor seating. The workers were really nice and welcoming when I picked up my food. Great addition to UES!

RATING: 8.2/10 - "fast casual" italian dining PRO TIP: "fast casual" may strike you to lower your standards, but this place is actually really really good and I would enjoy their food at a regular sit down restaurant. It also is not -giving- fast casual, and has a nice interior with lots of room to sit down and enjoy a glass of wine with someone. CACIO & PEPPERS Black pepper meets szechuan peppercorn in a beautiful marriage that enhances what you know and love from cacio & pepe, with a cheesy, savory, AL DENTE!! pasta that has a great chew and tastes absolutely fresh and homemade. Is this the UES's version of Forma pasta factory? Affordable fresh pasta on the go? Sign me up and yes i'm coming back. MEATBALLS The addition of raisins might have you do a double take but is actually quite enjoyable and cuts through the savory saltiness of these tender, saucy meatballs. There is depth of flavor here just like their other items. SPICY ROCKET FLATBREAD My friends and I ordered this to share and I was expecting the least of this. However, this surprised me with how flavorful it was. Arugula, hot honey and ham combine into a tender, fluffy flatbread with diverse flavor profiles. Truly redefining "fast casual" for me and looking forward to coming back. FINAL CATEGORY: GREAT (terrible / bad / ok / good / GREAT / excellent)

just opened on the west side and we were there last night, the food is excellent and the service was very good for a place that opened just 2 days ago, i had the tiger shrip and it was fabulous. highly recommend

Absolutely delicious and lovely service! The pasta bolognese was great. Place was crowded...make a res

Loved the choice of pasta made on the premises. Very casual vibe and the waiter was thoughtful and made some great recommendations. Overall if you are out at the museums or shopping around here then this is a nice place for a late lunch.

All of it. Food was completely tasteless, service mediocre and if you like noisy and I mean noisy, in a tiny restaurant this is the place. I don't know how this place got all the rave reviews unless the reviews came from friends of the establishment. Don't waste your time or money.

Recently opened Italian place specializing in flatbread and pasta. For pasta you can choose your dish and then choose which pasta you want. We opted for the shrimp and garlic pasta and the creamy Philly chicken pasta. Also tried the bacon and onion flatbread. Flatbread was excellent, and pasta was fun to try, although the shrimp pasta maybe needs a bit more flavor. You pay at the counter when you order. They have an open front and some tables on the sidewalk but location is slightly isolated from other restaurants etc. They expect liquor license end of Oct.

Standard Italian restaurant service with enthusiastic staff explaining to us the type of pasta we can choose. Food is really exellent. It might be slightly busy for someone who wants a quiet environment.

Visited for lunch June 1 right after opening time, when it was empty. Was only 1/3 full when we left 1.5 hrs later - appreciated the quiet on what would be expected to be a busy Sunday. I started with the kale Caesar salad. I am always on the lookout for a good Caesar. This one was perhaps the best I've had. The kale was finely chopped and evenly and completely coated by the creamy dressing. Not nearly as "sturdy" as might be feared with raw kale (a good thing). The croutons were excellent, as was the shaved parm. The portion was generous, and I felt light afterwards. I would have liked a more pronounced anchovy flavor, but it was there. Most Caesars one gets seem like the place is afraid to present the real thing, and/or have bogus presentation like layering whole anchovies atop (so you can pick them off ? what's the point ?), rather than them being in the dressing. Not this one. Worth a trip back just for this. Entre was the Old School Carbonara, another dish I am always on the hunt for, and this one too was just excellent. I had the mafalde pasta. The sauce was redolent of egg yolk, silky and creamy. The guanciale was just right. All in all, fantastic. Afterwards I was properly stuffed. Partner started with the Mista sald, which was fine and generous - but run of the mill compared to the Caesar, and more expensive ! She continued with the meatball "appetizer", which was a generous 5 balls and easily an entre - we took most of it home. They were light, in a delicious cheese and tomato sauce, redolent of veal and pork. Service was perfectly pleasant. All in all, kudos ! We live on the UWS, but will make the trip again.

Have now been there twice. First for pastas and split a flatbread. He is still raving about the flatbread weeks later Second time for the great value lunch special. We liked the meatball sandwich better than the eggplant one but both were good. Soup good but not extraordinary-- will try a different one before I switch to the salad option. Service exceptional -- glad we went at off time ( 2:30 pm) as quieter.

Water & Wheat is an incredible Upper East Side staple! Every single taste we had was amazing. You can watch them making the pasta as you are sitting at the table, and the lasagna and old school carbonara were some of the best I've ever had. Along with being super affordable and having fantastic staff, this restaurant has a really warm and friendly ambiance! I highly recommend this place and will no doubt be back soon!