Fresh, scratch-made pasta that rivals Italy. Great value, fast-casual Italian.
This Italian spot is celebrated for its scratch-made pastas, offering a fast-casual experience with flavors that some claim rival those found in Italy. While many praise the value and fresh ingredients, a few find the pasta can be inconsistent, sometimes undercooked or over-sauced. Despite mixed reviews on execution, it's a popular choice for a satisfying and affordable pasta meal.
The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine, with a strong emphasis on its homemade pasta. Many customers rave about the freshness and quality of the pasta, with specific mentions of the papardelle bolognese being simple, fresh, and satisfying, and the pesto being a highlight. However, some diners have experienced issues with the pasta being undercooked, under-sauced, or too thick, leading to mixed sentiments about consistency.
"The papardelle bolognese is specifically mentioned as a simple, fresh, and satisfying dish. The pesto is also highlighted as a standout item."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its value and fresh, homemade pasta, with some hailing it as the best in NYC. However, a minority find the pasta to be undercooked, under-sauced, or too thick.
Important Note
Some customers find the pasta can be overcooked, under-sauced, or too thick, and that dishes can be heavy, chewy, and oily. It's generally considered a good option for affordable, everyday meals rather than a destination for the absolute best pasta in New York.
"Forma was included in a list of recommended restaurants."
Neutral"Forma Factory is praised for its homemade pasta, with the pesto being a 'chef's kiss'."
Positive"This user elaborates on their mixed feelings about Forma Pasta Factory, disliking their overly thick pasta and sauce compared to homemade, while appreciating the price, convenience, and lunch availability, but still not recommending it for visitors."
Neutral"The original poster clarifies they did not travel from Montreal specifically for Forma Pasta Factory, having only one meal there, and asks for alternative pasta recommendations in a similar price range."
Neutral"This user agrees that Forma Pasta Factory is fine for a quick, affordable everyday meal but not for visitors seeking the best of New York, suggesting LaRina, Briscola, or Lillo Cucina Italiano for better pasta."
Neutral"The original poster asserts that pasta should ideally be al dente, responding to a comment about Forma Pasta Factory's pasta being cooked past al dente."
Neutral"The original poster reiterates that they like Forma Pasta Factory for a quick lunch, even if it's not the best pasta in the city, and asks for other recommendations."
Positive"This user reiterates that Forma Pasta Factory is a cheap eats spot and personally finds their dishes to be heavy, chewy, and oily."
Negative"This user strongly praises Forma Pasta Factory, claiming its pasta is better than what they've experienced in Rome or Paris."
Positive"This user agrees that Forma Pasta Factory is suitable for affordable everyday meals, but notes their pasta is often too thick and cooked past al dente."
Neutral"This user expresses disbelief that someone would travel specifically for Forma Pasta Factory, finding it mediocre despite not being bad."
Neutral"The author found the papardelle bolognese at Forma Pasta Factory to be simple, fresh, and satisfying, confirming it was 'the right call'."
Positive"Suggests Forma Pasta as a restaurant option."
Neutral"Suggests Forma in Brooklyn, within walking distance after arriving at Atlantic Avenue."
Positive"Simply recommends Forma for solo Italian dining."
Positive"Expresses disappointment with Forma, finding the pasta undercooked, under sauced, and under seasoned."
Negative"Suggests checking out Forma in Greenpoint, along with other recommendations in the area."
Positive"Highly recommends Forma, calling it the best pasta in NYC despite being fast casual due to their scratch-made pastas. Mentions locations in Greenpoint and Fort Greene."
Positive"Forma is amazing for best value/cost."
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