Amazing Italian-American eats w/ $12 pasta lunch specials & top-rated pepperoni & sausage pizza. A must-try for value & flavor!
Known for its inviting atmosphere and Italian-American fare, this restaurant is a neighborhood gem that offers excellent value. Highlights include their popular $12 pasta lunch specials, which are also available for early dinner, and a standout pepperoni and sausage pizza that was featured as a top July bite. Customers also rave about the penne funghi and kale Caesar salad, making it a go-to spot for satisfying meals.
This restaurant offers Italian-American cuisine with popular dishes including a highly-rated pepperoni and sausage pizza and a $12 pasta lunch special that customers frequently recommend. Specific pasta dishes like penne funghi and a kale Caesar salad are also mentioned positively. One commenter suggested there might be better Italian options in the Upper West Side, but this was contextualized as a discussion about subreddit upvote rankings rather than absolute food quality.
"The $12 pasta lunch special is highly recommended and available until 4 pm. The pepperoni and sausage pizza, penne funghi, and kale Caesar salad are also frequently mentioned as positive highlights."
Customers generally have a positive view of this restaurant, praising its good value, particularly the $12 pasta lunch specials and its featured pepperoni and sausage pizza. Some diners suggest better Italian options exist in the Upper West Side, though this is debated in the context of the source of rankings.
Important Note
One user suggested that there might be better Italian options available in the Upper West Side, though this was in the context of a discussion about subreddit upvote rankings.
"Recommends Fumo (multiple locations) for nice brunch and mentions a $12 pasta dinner deal at the UES location."
Positive"Fumo is listed as a dining option."
Neutral"The commenter further clarifies that the list represents what was most upvoted in the subreddit, indicating what was talked about, and not necessarily an objective measure of quality between similar restaurants."
Neutral"The user seeks clarification on the list's purpose, asking if it's not about good food, then what it signifies, after receiving an explanation that it's based on post upvotes."
Neutral"In response to a query about Fumo's ranking, the commenter explains that the list is based on post upvotes within the subreddit, not necessarily a direct comparison of food quality."
Neutral"Following up on a previous comment, the user corrects their statement about Accademia's location, noting it is actually below 96th street."
Neutral"The user questions Fumo's high ranking, stating there are better Italian options in the Upper West Side, such as Arco, Accademia, Bosino, and Pisticci."
Negative"This user surprisingly keeps returning to Fumo for their kale Caesar wrap with grilled chicken, appreciating the char and crunchy kale."
Positive"The user mentions that Fumo has a good deal with $12 pasta on Sundays and Mondays."
Positive"This commenter highlights Fumo for its $12 pasta night, which they describe as being very good."
Positive"The user suggests Fumo for their $12 lunch special, which includes a pasta and salad. They specifically mention the penne funghi and kale caesar as being very good."
Positive"This commenter points out that Fumo, located on the Upper East Side and Kips Bay, offers $12 pasta lunch specials that run until 4 pm, making them an option for early dinner as well."
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