NYC's Italian gem serving dream-worthy pasta & agnolotti; a must-try for any carb lover.
A charming Italian eatery on the Lower East Side, Forsythia offers a delightful dining experience with both tasting menus and à la carte options. Known for its exceptional pasta dishes, the restaurant consistently impresses with its fresh ingredients and generous portions. Standout items include the fried cacio e pepe risotto suppli and the much-lauded short rib agnolotti, alongside a memorable carbonara. While some note the atmosphere can be affected by filming, the overall culinary experience remains a strong draw.
Forsythia is celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on its exceptional pasta dishes. The short rib agnolotti and carbonara are frequently highlighted as must-try items. While the pasta and bread basket receive high praise, one commenter suggested that better carbonara could be found elsewhere. The restaurant offers both a la carte and tasting menus.
"The short rib agnolotti and carbonara are consistently highlighted as exceptional dishes. The pasta and bread basket are also frequently recommended."
Customers largely praise Forsythia for its delicious Italian fare, particularly its pasta and agnolotti. While most experiences are positive, some minor critiques mention the atmosphere being affected by influencers.
Important Note
The atmosphere may be negatively affected by influencers filming.
"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."
Positive"Forsythia has the best agnolotti if you're limited to Manhattan."
Positive"Forsythia is good, but Lilia's agnolotti is the best, it's a dream."
Positive"Forsythia's short rib agnolotti is one of the best dishes in the city."
Positive"Forsythia is awesome."
Positive"The commenter recently had a great experience at Forsythia, confirming both a la carte and tasting menus were available at their table. They enjoyed the nice/chill vibe and found the pastas, particularly the agnolotti, to be great."
Positive"Forsythia offers both a la carte and tasting menus (4 or 6 courses). The pasta and bread basket were very good, but the commenter found the atmosphere negatively affected by influencers filming."
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