Must-try Italian in LES w/ standout pastas like short rib agnolotti & carbonara. Cozy vibes, great bread.
A cozy Italian gem in the Lower East Side, this restaurant is lauded for its exceptional pasta dishes, particularly the short rib agnolotti and a memorable carbonara. Beyond the acclaimed pasta, expect delicious bread baskets and a welcoming ambiance, making it a standout choice for an authentic Italian dining experience.
This Italian restaurant is celebrated for its outstanding pasta, with the short rib agnolotti and carbonara frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. The bread basket is also a consistent hit. While most feedback is positive, some diners feel the prices are high for the overall experience.
"The short rib agnolotti is frequently mentioned as a standout dish, with many also praising the pasta in general and the carbonara. The bread basket and corn ice cream have also received positive mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its excellent Italian cuisine, especially its pasta dishes. While most find the food and ambiance impressive, a few note it can be quite expensive.
Important Note
Some diners find the restaurant to be quite expensive for the experience, and one comment mentioned the atmosphere being negatively impacted by influencers filming.
"This commenter states that Forsythia serves the best pasta they've had in the city in years and considers it a special place."
Positive"This user recommends Forsythia, specifically highlighting the short rib agnolotti and corn ice cream as reasons to go."
Positive"Forsythia was mentioned as a good option nearby, though it was noted as being Italian cuisine."
Neutral"Following up on a previous comment, this user stated that Forsythia was disappointing, with pretty good food but too expensive for what it was, and mediocre space and service."
Negative"The commenter found Forsythia to be good but not amazing and very expensive, stating they likely would not return."
Negative"The commenter recommended Forsythia, though noted that reservations might still be hard to get."
Positive"Forsythia is mentioned as a place to try getting a reservation."
Neutral"The commenter mentioned Forsythia."
Neutral"Forsythia was listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter expressed positive sentiment towards Forsythia, stating that it would not be a disappointing choice."
Positive"Includes Forsythia NYC on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"The commenter suggests that better carbonara can be found elsewhere."
Negative"A user recommends Forsythia, highlighting its great food and excellent ambiance."
Positive"This user suggests Forsythia as an alternative for Italian food if Lilia or Don Angie are not feasible due to reservations."
Neutral"The author lists Forsythia as a recommended option for authentic Italian cuisine in NYC."
Positive"trsvrs thought the pasta at Forsythia, while very pricey, was the best they’ve had in the city in quite some time."
Positive"Aromatic-Library6617 stated they were not as impressed with Forsythia compared to Foul Witch."
Negative"Particular-Run-3777 suggests checking out Forsythia as an alternative to Foul Witch, implying it offers a better experience for a similar menu."
Positive"Forsythia's short rib agnolotti is definitely recommended."
Positive"Forsythia's agnolotti is so good they dream about it."
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