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Cacio e Pepe

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

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  • Reader Rating:

    6.7 out of 10

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    18 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Italian
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Hours

Sun-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-midnight

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

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

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

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

6.7 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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72% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
44% Would you go on business?
55% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.2
Service: 6.9
Décor: 7.1
Value: 6.8

Has gone downhill big time!

NYC_Lady from 10010 | Posted on 9/1/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 2
Service: 1
Décor: 4
Value: 1

We used to eat here at least a couple of times a month. We went there about two weeks back and the experience was horrible. It was empty, and the service was terrible. We were with a large party and our food came out at all different times. Servers were new and not helpful. The food came out cold and many of the new items on the menu were just not enjoyable. Overall for the experience of sitting in a tiny restaurant with virtually no atmosphere, it is not worth the unbelievable price. Not to mention they don't take credit cards except AMEX, which can lead to its own problems. I don't know if it is new management, but it is NOT WORTH THE MONEY! We won't be back!

WORST Service In NYC

TriMikey from 10028 | Posted on 8/10/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 1
Décor: 2
Value: 3

This was my first visit, and will absolutely be last. I met my friends here after reading this positive NYMag review. From the start when the Maitre'D tried to shove three of us in the corner of a two top, to the slow service (over an hour between salad and entree), and ending with a fight with the manager, it was a HORRIBLE experience. I am not one to ever call over a manager or complain about food/service. But we waited so long between courses that I just had to say something. The manager was so rude, mentioning that "we Americans" have too high of standards for service. Quote from manager, "this is an Italian restaurant, not an American restaurant... if you don't like the service don't come back." I won't. Readers beware: there are enough amazing Italian restaurants in this city to find a place that can provide both good food, and service.

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