Italian eatery w/ great GF pasta & salads; perfect for date nights or casual eats.
This Italian eatery, with multiple locations, is a popular choice for both casual and special occasions. It's particularly noted for its accommodating approach to dietary restrictions like gluten and dairy allergies. While some reviews suggest it might not reach the heights of more acclaimed Italian spots, it consistently delivers a satisfying dining experience with a pleasant ambiance.
This Italian restaurant is frequently recommended for its house-made pasta, salads, and gluten-free options, with a particular mention of its whipped ricotta toast and tiramisu. However, some diners have found the pasta to be too al dente with insufficient sauce, and a few reviewers suggest it doesn't compare to more exclusive Italian establishments.
"Customers often recommend the house-made pasta, particularly the vodka rigatoni and mushroom pasta with arugula pesto. The whipped ricotta toast and tiramisu are also frequently mentioned as enjoyable dishes."
Customers generally find this Italian restaurant to be a reliable and pleasant choice, particularly praising its gluten-free options and accommodating nature for allergies. While some feel it doesn't reach the pinnacle of Italian dining, it's consistently seen as a good, accessible option.
Important Note
Some diners feel the restaurant is a bit overpriced for what it offers and that it doesn't compare to more acclaimed Italian restaurants. There are also mixed opinions on the pasta dishes, with some finding them disappointing.
"This restaurant is recommended for its consistently good menu and service, with multiple locations available. The commenter's spouse had a positive experience at a work event there for a dozen people, praising the food and fun vibe."
Positive"The Bryant Park location of La Pecora Bianca is recommended as a nice option that is kid-friendly and suitable for a pre-theatre dinner, located about a 15-minute walk from the theater district."
Positive"La Pecora Bianca is noted as a popular lunch spot for many people in the Bryant Park area."
Positive"La Pecora Bianca is recommended as a suitable place for a work lunch, though not considered 'mind blowing'."
Positive"La Pecora at Bryant Park is mentioned as being a bit further south but potentially easier to access."
Neutral"La La! is added as a suggestion with a Google Maps link provided."
Positive"This user advises against La Pecora Bianca due to server horror stories found on other forums, regardless of its suitability for children."
Negative"The original poster is considering La Pecora Bianca if they end up near Bryant Park for dinner."
Neutral"La Pecora Bianca, with locations in Bryant Park and Madison Square Park, is recommended as a dining option that offers good food and table service within a reasonable budget."
Positive"La Pecora Bianca was suggested as an easy and accessible option for Thanksgiving dinner."
Positive"La Pecora Bianca is listed as an option in Hell's Kitchen."
Positive"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."
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