Unlimited pasta trio w/ salad or antipasto. Great value & vibe.
This Italian restaurant offers a unique all-you-can-eat pasta experience with a daily changing trio of pastas. Diners can start with a salad or antipasto before indulging in unlimited pasta servings. The restaurant is praised for its value and lively atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both casual and pre-theater dining.
The restaurant is renowned for its 'Sinfonia di Paste,' an all-you-can-eat offering that includes a starter (salad or antipasto) followed by unlimited servings of three different pastas that change daily. While many praise the pasta for its quality and the unique serving style, one dissenting opinion described the pasta as 'bulk-prepared slop.' The restaurant is also noted for its chicken and risotto dish.
"The standout dish is the 'Sinfonia di Paste,' an unlimited trio of pasta that changes daily, often preceded by a salad or antipasto. The chicken and risotto dish is also mentioned positively."
Overall, customers highly recommend this Italian restaurant for its excellent value and the unique all-you-can-eat pasta experience. Some find it to be a solid, enjoyable option, though a few have criticized the pasta quality and perceived touristy atmosphere.
Important Note
One user described the pasta as 'bulk-prepared slop' and the restaurant as very touristy, with seating being very tight.
"Becco is recommended for its value, specifically mentioning the 'SINFONIA DI PASTE' which includes unlimited table-side pasta service and a starter, for $36.95. A nice wine selection is also noted."
Positive"Becco is suggested as a fun and relatively close option for Italian food, offering a good experience even if not considered the absolute best in the city."
Positive"Becco is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"Becco is listed as a recommended Italian restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter recommends Becco as a good Italian restaurant, though notes its location is in Hell's Kitchen."
Positive"Becco is recommended as an Italian dining option if one is willing to walk a bit west from Times Square."
Positive"Suggests Becco as a fun option for kids, noting its unique service of three pastas of the day brought around in saute pans."
Neutral"Becco in Midtown is recommended as an alternative to Parkside in Corona."
Positive"Becco in Midtown is recommended as an alternative to Parkside in Corona."
Positive"The commenter suggested trying the 'Symphonia de Pasta' at Becco, implying it might offer large portions or a substantial pasta experience."
Positive"Becco is mentioned as actually being a good restaurant among the touristy options."
Positive"Becco is listed as a restaurant that tourists like and is considered actually good."
Positive"Becco is suggested as a potentially fun option due to its all-you-can-eat pasta where different pans are offered."
Positive"Becco is recommended as a suitable option for the described business lunch needs."
Neutral"The pasta meal at Becco is considered better than at other places and is very budget-friendly."
Positive"Becco offers an all-you-can-eat pasta special for $36.95, which includes a starter and unlimited servings of three daily changing pastas. It can be difficult to save room after the first course and bread."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as an option on Restaurant Row that might fit the townhouse criteria."
Neutral"Becco is listed as a recommended Italian restaurant in the area."
Positive"Becco on Restaurant Row (W. 46th St) is mentioned as a decent option."
Positive"This user questions Becco, specifically asking if the unlimited pasta sampler is not good."
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