Cozy LES Italian spot w/ stellar pasta. Highlights incl. short rib agnolotti & cacio e pepe risotto balls. Offers tasting & a la carte menus.
This cozy Lower East Side gem, open since 2020, is a must-try for pasta enthusiasts. Their menu, offering both tasting and à la carte options, begins with delicious focaccia and a popular fried cacio e pepe risotto ball. They are celebrated for generous portions of seasonal dishes, with the short rib agnolotti and classic carbonara being particular highlights.
This Italian restaurant is highly praised for its pasta, with the short rib agnolotti and cacio e pepe risotto balls being frequently recommended. Customers describe the pasta as some of the best in the city. The restaurant offers both tasting menus and à la carte options.
"The short rib agnolotti is frequently highlighted as a must-try dish. The cacio e pepe risotto ball and the pasta in general are also highly recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards this Italian restaurant, frequently praising its pasta dishes and overall ambiance. However, a few reviews mention it being quite expensive for the experience.
Important Note
The restaurant can be quite expensive, and some customers have noted that the atmosphere can be negatively impacted by influencers filming.
"Forsythia is suggested for its cozy, neighborhood vibe and offers both a tasting menu and à la carte options."
Positive"Forsythia is mentioned as an option with a candlelit vibe that might be easier to get a reservation for."
Neutral"The user found Forsythia to be a decent experience but not particularly memorable, recalling no specific dishes from their visit a year prior."
Neutral"Forsythia is mentioned as a gem for those leaning towards Italian cuisine."
Positive"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."
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