Italian eatery w/ GF pasta & great salads; cozy ambiance, suitable for groups & allergies.
This Italian spot offers a range of dishes, with a particular focus on its house-made pasta and gluten-free options. While some find it to be a reliable choice for a casual meal or for accommodating allergies, others suggest it doesn't quite reach the heights of more acclaimed Italian restaurants in the city. It's considered a good option for groups and offers outdoor seating.
The Italian cuisine here is noted for its house-made pasta, with gluten-free options being a particular highlight for many. Salads are also frequently recommended. While some patrons find the food to be consistently good and accommodating for dietary needs, others feel it falls short of more esteemed Italian restaurants and can be overpriced. Specific dishes like the chicken parm and Caesar salad have received positive mentions, though one user found the pasta to be too al dente with insufficient sauce.
"The gluten-free pasta, salads, chicken parm, Caesar salad, and whipped ricotta toast are frequently mentioned as enjoyable dishes. The mushroom pasta with arugula pesto has also been highly praised."
Customers generally view this Italian restaurant as a reliable and accessible option, particularly praising its gluten-free pasta and salads, though some consider it to be less innovative than other high-end Italian establishments.
Important Note
Some find it to be a chain and not on par with higher-end Italian restaurants like Rezdora or Don Angie. The tiramisu may be considered expensive for a single serving.
"This commenter raved about the mushroom pasta with arugula pesto at La Pecora Bianca, calling it incredible."
Positive"The author advises to 'Forget La Pecora Bianca'."
Negative"La Pecora Bianca is criticized because it has multiple locations and is easily accessible to the general public, though the author admits it's not terrible."
Negative"La Pecora Bianca is described as Italian-American, less creative than Don Angie, but still offering good food in a calmer atmosphere."
Neutral"La Pecora Bianca is sarcastically compared to Olive Garden, implying it is not a high-quality restaurant."
Negative"La Pecora Bianca is described as the 'yuppie Olive Garden'."
Negative"La Pecora Bianca is noted as a chain, but its food is acknowledged as decent."
Neutral"The author does not have specific knowledge of La Pecora Bianca but lists other Italian alternatives."
Neutral"La Pecora Bianca is described as a chain and not worth visiting."
Negative"The author acknowledges that La Pecora Bianca receives criticism but states it offers decent food, a good menu, nice atmosphere, and convenient locations, making it a viable, though not exceptional, option."
Neutral"La Pecora Bianca is considered a tier below Rezdora and Don Angie."
Negative"The author suggests dumping La Pecora Bianca from the list as it's not in the same league as Rezdora or Don Angie."
Negative"The commenter suggested going downstairs at Pecora Bianco (in Brooklyn or Times Square) as a potential option for hosting a private breakfast event for a large group."
Neutral"This commenter included La Pecora Bianca in a list of breakfast spot suggestions."
Positive"The commenter explains they would consider revisiting La Pecora Bianca for the tiramisu but don't want to overpay for a dessert they might not finish or that might not be good later."
Neutral"Responding to the clarification about not buying the tiramisu, the commenter suggests it's the user's loss."
Neutral"The commenter clarifies they did not actually purchase the tiramisu from La Pecora Bianca."
Neutral"In a reply regarding the tiramisu price at La Pecora Bianca, the commenter states it is actually huge and so good, sharing a link."
Positive"The commenter decided against La Pecora Bianca because the tiramisu was $19 and meant for two people, which they felt was too expensive for a single person. They noted it would be a good idea for a date."
Negative"La Pecora Bianca is mentioned as having insane tiramisu."
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