Upscale Italian w/ standout pastas & seasonal dishes. Great alternative to crowded spots.
Altro Paradiso offers a refined Italian dining experience in SoHo, celebrated for its authentic homemade pastas and seasonal dishes. While many praise its flavorful cuisine and welcoming atmosphere, some find the experience to be consistently good, with standout dishes like the Cacio e Pepe and Fennel Salad frequently recommended. It's also noted as a solid, accessible option for upscale Italian, often compared favorably to more difficult-to-book establishments.
This Italian restaurant is lauded for its authentic homemade pastas and seasonal offerings, with the Cacio e Pepe and Fennel Salad being frequently highlighted as must-order dishes. While many commend the quality and flavor, a few patrons have found the experience to be less impressive or inconsistent, though the steak and a lunch-only burger have also received praise.
"Standout dishes include the Cacio e Pepe and the Fennel Salad, both highly recommended. The Florentine bistecca and a lunch-only burger with blue cheese are also suggested."
Customers generally have a positive to very positive view of Altro Paradiso, with many recommending it for its authentic Italian dishes and accessibility. However, a few experiences have been less enthusiastic, with some finding the food underwhelming or inconsistent.
Important Note
Some diners have reported inconsistent experiences, with one visit being excellent and a subsequent one being only average. Portion size for the bread and olive oil dish was noted as being too small by one reviewer.
"The burger, available only at lunch and featuring blue cheese, is described as very good and cheesy."
Positive"Altro Paradiso serves a Florentine bistecca that is highly recommended, especially when shared."
Positive"This commenter's girlfriend really liked Altro Paradiso's Cacio e Pepe."
Positive"The commenter listed Altro Paradiso as a potential Italian dining option."
Neutral"Altro Paradiso was listed as a recommendation for a quality restaurant."
Positive"Altro Paradiso is recommended as a good option."
Positive"This user recommends Altro Paradiso as a great Italian option in the city, disagreeing with some other suggestions."
Positive"Altro Paradiso is recommended as a more modern Italian option."
Positive"Altro Paradiso was recommended as a family-friendly Italian restaurant."
Positive"Altro Paradiso is suggested for great Roman pasta and also offers a Wagyu burger with a thinner patty."
Positive"This user found Altro Paradiso's bread and olive oil dish to be good, though they felt the portion size was too small."
Neutral"Altro Paradiso is listed as a recommendation for Italian food."
Positive"A commenter identified Altro Paradiso as one of the 'best picks' from the list of restaurants, suggesting it is a worthwhile establishment for a high-end credit card partnership."
Positive"Altro Paradiso was directly recommended as a 'best pasta spot' in SoHo."
Positive"This user found Altro Paradiso to be "extremely meh.""
Negative"This user described Altro Paradiso as "solid.""
Neutral"This user had a great first experience at Altro Paradiso, particularly praising the steak and fennel salad, but a subsequent visit was only "fine," leading to uncertainty about its current consistency."
Neutral"This user found Altro Paradiso underwhelming."
Negative"The user CornettoAlCioccolato mentioned Altro Paradiso as an example of an Italian restaurant of similar quality to Fiaschetteria Pistoia and Via Carota but without the drama of getting a seat, implying it's good and accessible."
Positive"Recommends Altro Paradiso as an option for an upscale Italian weekday lunch downtown."
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