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Cacio e Pepe

Critics' Pick

182 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 12th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-505-5931 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
7.3 out of 10

11 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.; L at Third Ave.

Prices

$16.95-$23.95

Payment Methods

American Express

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Good for Groups
Kid-Friendly
Outdoor Dining
Private Dining/Party Space
Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Named for the humble Roman pasta dressed simply but satisfyingly with pecorino and pepper, this East Village trattoria puts its own spin on the genre with a dish like monkfish saltimbocca. But it's the exceptional pastas that make the strongest impression, along with the abundantly friendly service and homey vibe. There's a garden out back, and inside, an even rarer find: plenty of space between tables. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Reader Ratings

7.3

good, informal restaurant to go to

JD858 from 10002 | Posted on 8/9/08

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	7
Service:	5

Décor:	4

Value:	5

Cacio offers more creative Italian entrees. It's nice to see something different on the menu that you may not be able to get somewhere else. That was the main reason I decided to give this place a try. Since Italian...Read More

Such bad food...inedible

zizicrush from 11201 | Posted on 9/26/07

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	5

Décor:	8

Value:	1

Maybe we went on a bad night, maybe the food wasnt fresh, maybe the lobster in the ravioli didnt actually come from a vat of leftover chum from the weekend fishing trip...but it sure tasted like it. Have you ever...Read More