Authentic Italian w/ standout house-made pastas like Cacio e Pepe & truffle pasta. Don't miss the fennel salad!
This Italian eatery offers a taste of authentic Roman cuisine with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Diners rave about their house-made pastas, with the Cacio e Pepe and truffle pasta being standouts. The fennel salad is also a frequently praised starter, and even the bread and olive oil are noted for their quality, though some find portions small. For a heartier option, the Florentine bistecca and a highly-rated lunch burger are also recommended.
The Italian cuisine here is highly regarded, with a strong emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and house-made pastas. Dishes like Cacio e Pepe and truffle pasta are consistently praised. The fennel salad is also a popular starter, and while the bread and olive oil are good, some find the portions small. The Florentine bistecca and a lunch-specific Wagyu burger are also recommended. One diner found the restaurant underwhelming on a return visit, but most feedback is positive.
"Standout dishes include the house-made Cacio e Pepe and truffle pasta, as well as the fennel salad. For heartier options, consider the Florentine bistecca or the lunch-only Wagyu burger."
Overall, customers have a very positive impression, frequently recommending the restaurant for its authentic Italian dishes, particularly pastas. While some experiences have been mixed, the majority highlight well-executed dishes and a pleasant dining atmosphere.
Important Note
One user reported a less than stellar experience on a return visit, suggesting potential inconsistency. The truffle pasta is noted as a seasonal offering, and some dishes like the bread and olive oil may have small portion sizes.
"The original poster mentioned that Altro Paradiso was their first choice but was already fully booked."
Negative"Altro Paradiso was suggested as a dinner spot, noting it's technically in Hudson Square but usually easy to get a reservation."
Positive"Altro Paradiso is noted for having very good seafood dishes."
Positive"Mentions L'altro paradiso as a restaurant with gelato."
Neutral"Altro Paradiso is recommended as an alternative to Via Carota."
Neutral"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.""
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