Kerbside pickup
Yes
Spaghetti Incident in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 646-896-1446
Site: http://spaghettiincidentnyc.com/
Site: http://spaghettiincidentnyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:5–10PM
- Wednesday:5–10PM
- Thursday:5–10PM
- Friday:5AM–11PM
- Saturday:12–4PM
- Sunday:12–4PM
Comments (199)
Cute spot but I expected more. Wine was served in water glasses. I’d like my $15 glass of Sauvignon Blanc in a wine glass. Carbonara was salty and the pancetta tasted more like ham. Tables were very close together to where someone had to put their rear on my table to slide in and out. There were plenty of empty tables but they still decided to sit us right on top of a party of 4. Overall it was ok. Would not return.
Amazing. Wish we had done dinner for the event we were in the city for here. I could eat the spinach fettuccine every day forever. Be sure to try the tiramisu…
Very nice spot, just couple blocks from little Italy and its definitely has its magic.We found a spot right by the window, we both shared 1/4 of red wine and ordered 2 pastas.I had the Kyle pesto mix, it was delicious! Im a pesto person so it felt like it was made just for me.My boyfriend had the carbonera and he loved it!You can feel the pasta is home made and it definitely makes a difference!
Best spaghetti in NYC. Have tried Bronx Arthur Ave, $$$$ Italian restaurants, but here you can get $17 spaghetti meatballs thatll beat all of the above. Usually those expensive places have overcooked pasta, ladden with cheese and butter, runny sauce and rich and fatty meatballs. Here the pasta was Al dente, sauce was perfect consistency, very traditional yummy meatballs. Wines are reasonable and they serve bread as starters for free. Best value for money and very authentic. Highly recommend.
If you’re looking for a great price, quality pasta in lower east side, you must come here! The pasta is so delicious and I truly enjoy it.
Spaghetti was good! Great place to vibe with your friends. I enjoyed the dessert as well but I do think it’s a tad bit over priced for some pasta! I just wish the serving was a little more however I did enjoy the food.
Ok. So Im glad I found this spot. The food was cooked fresh. The spaghetti carbonara looks much better than what I got. Looks like the eggs got too hot, but very tasty all the same. Crab and Italian arancini was delish! The salad goes without saying, you! Youll enjoy this place!
Food was terrific!It was fresh, made very well and in a timely fashion. I strongly recommend this place for someone looking for quality.One down side, they only take cash. So be prepared.
Fresh and delicious. Excellent service. Never fail
Romantic atmosphere,but overall the food was not great. The place is very small and very busy. We did not have a reservation, but they were able to seat us at the bar. The bar area is nice because you get to watch them prepare the food. The service was great and fast. The arancini balls were definitely disappointing. The rice was undercooked and all you could taste was under cooked crunchy rice. We also had the fig toast appetizer that was OK. The final dish was the fresh spaghetti with mozzarella. By far the best dish of the three we had. Not sure I’d go out of my way to go back.
Very nice atmosphere. Cozy restaurant. Food was ok. The brussel sprouts were amazing. Meatballs were just ok. Pasta was done well, but not like it wasnt he best thing I had ever eaten. I wouldnt go back unless I really really was forced to.
Every time I come here, I am impressed, happy, and satisfied with my pasta. Lots of varied options for spaghetti (surprised?) and a nice range of arancini options as well. The fig toast was also lovely, and felt appropriate for Sunday brunch. If youre with a group of six, try calling early to book the table in their semi-private room.
It was a 5 star evening until the check came. I had no indication ahead of the dinner that the restaurant was cash only. Sure that’s my fault for not looking ahead into this and it wasn’t a big deal until I couldn’t use my card to get money out of the restaurant’s ATM. Had to run in the cold to the bank. Ultimately, it sort of spoiled my experience and was not pleasant. I wish the night had ended differently. I suggest the restaurant make this really clear up front. The sign is very small and unnoticeable.
The place is right next to the restaurant, which is pretty cool idea. I had the kale pesto pasta, which was ok only because Im not a fan of kale. The pasta had perfect consistency and they gave me lots of parmesan
Causal atmosphere with friendly staff. Arancini tasted heavenly good! Tried carbonara and it was amazing! Will definitely come back again!
Great homemade pasta! Loved the slight bitterness of the kale pesto sauce! The fried rice balls were good too but the goat cheese one did scare me a bit...
Great experience and amazing Spaghettis. Do try the Chicken Cutlet here.
The best part was the risotto balls. Get all of them and let your taste buds explode with flavour. The kale spaghetti tasted ALOT like kale, maybe too much 🤣, couldnt taste anything else. If you love kale this is for you
I do really like this place, I was skeptical about going prior to actually going because I don’t love the name. However, the staff there worked so well and served us even better. In the few times I’ve gone we’ve always gotten 5 star service. Plus the pasta is great and so are the drinks. The drink menu isn’t vast. I think it’s just wines and a spritz, if I remember correctly. But it’s a great experience.
Have ordered as delivery and also eaten in-person. Delicious both times. It gets a 5 because it’s probably the best pasta you can get at this price point. In-person it’s cash only.
Food was solid but a little pricy for spaghetti meals. We got the carbonara and the chitarra with basil/tomato/mozzarella which were both tasty but werent anything super special. The arancini with peas was quite good though, we should have ordered more.
The first time I came here I had a delightful Lamb Ragu. This time it was a Squid Ink Taliatelle with shrimp, calamari, and asparagus. They also accept credit and debit cards now. Autumn is a good time for eating pasta outdoors.
Best pasta in the LES! Staff are professional, kind, fast. Food is excellent! We will be back!
We had a lovely lunch here early on a Saturday. The food was delectable and the atmosphere welcoming and cozy. Service was prompt and everything came exactly as we ordered it. Great spot for authentic, excellent pasta!
Love this place. We make sure to come here every time we’re in NYC and it never disappoints. Service is always super friendly and fast and the pasta is wonderful! So far we have had the Chitarra, Carbonara, Bolognese, arancini, naked woman salad, the meatballs and my partner had an amazing special last night which was house-made rigatoni with an Arriabata sauce with jalapenos that was SO. GOOD. Highly recommend!!
Food is good but not great. Price good and service excellent.Spaghetti with gorgonzola was the favorite. Carbonara and lasagna is good but not great.
They sat me down at the counter right behind the microwave and a roll of paper towels. I order the carbonara and a nero something or other red wine. It arrives quickly and I dig in. The carbonara, what can I say...it made me reminisce of an Italian childhood I never had and now I miss my imaginary Italian family which is sad. The wine came in a regular glass...I mean not a wine glass...which I wasnt expecting that because its how my nana used to serve me home made wine at our country home in Tuscany...I mean my imaginary Italian nana, obviously...she pretty much raised me. Back to the restaurant- the atmosphere is cozy but people kept bumping into the back of my seat. My total was $27; I gave the waiter $40 and he asked me if I wanted the change. Overall 4/5. Miss you nana.
Amazing experience, very homey. overall just lovely - big fan of any place that lets you sit before your party arrives.can taste the love in every dish, surprised i didn’t lick the plate.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING FOOD! 🙏🍝 I got carbonara and it was perfect 👌 Nice place and sick vibe! ⚡
Incredibly satisfying Italian food at this nice establishment. Service and food was top notch, definitely a great find in this eclectic neighbourhood
My girlfriend and I loved this place! We had the traditional spaghetti with meatballs and risotto balls which were excellent and linguini with clams. If you are here definitely try to get in here for a taste!!
The bar seating is cramped, but the food delivers. Theres a few good vegetarian options.
Best home cooked Italian. Fresh and delicious. The ambient is extremely cozy. Absolutely everything on the menu is orgasmic!
One of my favourite restaurants in NY! Amazing food and a very nice atmosphere. Perfect for datenight. I really recommend the first pasta on the menu, it’s soooo good!
The buratta based apps were delicious. Nero DAvolo wine was awesome. Get yourself a liter of wien and some appetizers. Perfect place to eat slowly and enjoy the company of family and friends, and sharing different dishes.Small place, but positive vibes.
Delicious pasta! The carbonara is my favorite. To get the cones you have to order at the restaurant to go in person. The cones look like they dont hold a lot but they are stuffed!
Great atmosphere. Great place for a date. I had the Chitara (probably misspelled this), first thing on the menu. The house made mozzarella was really good!
Delicious food at surprisingly good prices for NY. We’ve stopped in for numerous birthdays, date nights etc. and enjoyed amazing pasta and a litre of wine. The gluten free pasta is a good option if you can’t eat wheat.
Very sincere restaurant. Delicious spaghetti and Arancini!
Can’t go wrong pasta spot on the LES. Staff could be a little less than friendly but the food makes up for it in spades.
This place wasnt good....it was absolutely GREAT! From the service to the best spaghetti 🍝 and bread 🍞 Ive probably ever had! My wife and I went through 4 plates of bread before our main course even got there! Then I had spaghetti and meatballs and my wife had Chitra, WOW! We also had peas and Mozzarella rice ball, excellent! We love this place and will be coming back next trip for sure!
Please just save your money and tastebuds. This Chitarra pasta was absolutely terrible. I have also had the Carbonara on a separate occasion and it’s garbo carbo. Absolute waste of my time and money, seriously just skip this place.
Really good and good price too. I had to regular spaghetti and meatballs and was perfect.
I had Salmone and Asparagi...it was awesome! I didnt had to add any seasonings. Tight squeeze but enjoyed the food!
To start with, really nice outdoor seating area and extremely friendly staff.Second, the food was absolutely delicious. We had the Spinach Fettuccine and the Chittara which were each better than the last.You most definitely won’t wanna miss out on a visit to this little gem.
Best staff, best music, best pasta dishes, best arancini! Great wine, great prices, excellent service, and only good vibes! 6 stars if I could give em. Highly, highly recommend to anyone who is a lover a good food! Much love.
Cash only which is annoying, but the pasta was fenomenal! Cute decor and good ambiance.
Came here as a treat yourself dinner and I had time to kill in the area. My friend told me this place recently had opened and not gunna lie but the name was super intriguing.The vibe is kinda low-key classy but too chill for any judgement to really take hold. Bread slices and olive oil on the table as well as candles at night give it that classy environment.Staff was very friendly and right away gave me a sign with the specials.Ordered two aracinis and the special jalapeno rigatoni. Everything was really good. Pasta cooked perfectly. Aracinis and sauce were delish. Portions are filling dont worry. Got here Monday as soon as they opened and had no wait. There is outdoor seating as well.Gotta say, it was a nice time. I think it makes a great date spot. Catch up with a friend here. Or do what I did and take yourself out cuz why not.
Food was horrible , spaghetti was uncooked bread was hard and weird tasting food just horrible🤢🤢🤢
Spaghetti Incident… More Spaghetti ACCIDENT.I have tried this on three separate occasions and each time it’s been terrible. The food is undercooked, extremely salty, and overall terrible. I’m honestly SHOCKED that this place has such good reviews because in my opinion it is not good at all. Save your money and never go here.
I wish I could give 10 stars. After Italy, this is the best spaghetti/pasta place I’ve ever been. I love how fresh the food and cheese taste. You can either eat there or take it to go in a cone, it’s just the best. They have a good variety of wines to choose to enjoy with a really good pasta and authentic Italian beer. Highly recommended. I live 1.5 hrs away and once in a while i take the drive just to eat at the spaghetti incident.
The best carbonara I’ve ever eat! Plus the service is super attentive.
Good service, good food, and reasonable price. Very cozy. 10/10 recommend.
Very good spaghetti and dessert at a great price
Still great Italian food and very affordable prices. Youll feel like youre in Italy again! And now they take cards!
To me the food was a little overly salted. But the flavors was there.
No better spaghetti in the area (I have tried a couple Italian spots around the area), serving is generous, tasty, and fairly creative. I had the Salmon and asparagus, in white sauce - creamy goodness and filling. Plenty of bread and oil to munch while waiting for appetizers. Good selection of wine, served in a glass - nice touch to keep things casual and relaxed.Place gets loud over weekend dinner service, dont expect a quiet evening; however, it is lively loud, not obnoxious.
This is a fantastic little spot with delicious food. Its casual, and is the perfect place to grab dinner by yourself or with a small group. The food came quick, and the servers made great recommendations. Its cash only with an ATM on premises. If youre in the area, definitely make this a stop for your Italian meal.
I was not expecting it to be at this level. The spinach salad with orange was great. The spaghetti and gnocchi were absolutely fabulous. ExcellentI wish I knew this place before!
The food was awesome. Having the spaghetti be homemade makes a big difference!Service was pretty good. Thought it was odd that they didnt provide fresh silverware after your appetizer, even placing your dirty fork and knife back on the table if you had stacked them on your used dishes.The place is cash only. Although theres an ATM in the back that only charges a $1.50 fee.Atmosphere is nice. Open kitchen design is neat since you can see them prepare the food. Overall a solid experience.
The service here was great, the environment was cozy, the food was plentiful but not incredible. The place is cash only but they have an ATM on premises.
A relaxed and chill atmosphere with excellent fresh pastas. The portions are not-huge, they are perfectly sized. They have the best meatballs too.It is a gem, an exquisite quaint little spot for a romantic light fare.
I love this place! Casual space, fine dining taste. Feels like grandma opened a restaurant in her garden room. Its a small space with great atmosphere. Ive never had a bad meal here. Its always in the agenda when Im NYC.The Naked Woman salad is fantastic. The spaghetti dishes are excellent.Highly recommended. Cash only.
We spent a very pleasant evening at Spaghetti Incident.Great food, even better atmosphere!
Visited this spot while in NY for work in November. It’s a quaint Italian spot with a nice ambiance.Wine selection was fair and the pasta pretty good too. The dish I got was essentially a regular spaghetti but with mozzarella balls within. Tasty - but I found the mozzarella to be a touch rubbery.
Somewhat pricy but the pasta here was delicious!
Delicious food, great staff and the place is very cozy! 😍
This place was okay. andthey had pretty good sauce good bread and the included the spaghetti with a lot of cheese on the side which I really appreciate but the meatballs were hard not juicy and small. It came with for portion was not great although for Manhattan its a decent price
I could not be happier with This restaurant.my daughter and I just wanted pasta, we look something up and we stumbled onto Spaghetti Incident, it small and charming, and the food is absolutely amazing!!!you cannot go wrong.very small menu but everything on it is delicious I suggest the Kale Pesto WoW What a Culinary Delight. clean bathroom quick service great staff. If you look you can find parking outside there are metered spaces a block over 2hrs of metered parking for 7$ .
Intimate setting. Wonderful pasta options and sauce pairings. The dishes we had were an amazing balance of sauce and pasta. I would recommend getting an reservation for evening accommodations as it gets filled quickly.
The food was delicious but the service was very bad. It is cash only but there is no sign whatsoever in the restaurant, the waiters tell you when they bring the check and there is an ATM in the restaurant but there is a $1.50 fee. Also, one waiter was being very rude when my friend asked him what kind of chocolate cake they were offering for dessert, as he responded that they took some chocolate and just made a cake out of it, with butter and flour. At the end, we did not know what kind of chocolate cake it was and we just decided not to go for it. So overall very good food but the staff needs to be better trained and be more respectful to customers.
It’s one of those unassuming places where you walk in with little expectations. You’ll walk out thinking that was the best pasta in NYC. Any other restaurant I go to, I just say “Well, it’s good but not as good as this place.”
Looking for a cool italian restaurant to celebrate a friends birthday we found this place and it was a most pleasant surprise. Cash only but great happy hour. Spaghetti so good was enough to amaze my italian wife and friend. Only thing I did not like was the espresso, too much foam. Apart from that, this place is a jewel. Recommended it to my foodies friends.
Real italian cucina from italians. Great taste of my home.
One of my favorite spots in the city for pasta. Affordable and delicious. I love popping in on a quiet afternoon to sit at the bar and watch the chefs work. I always leave full and happy.
We stumbled onto this place before going to a show in the Village. Five of us had dinner. I had a kale pesto that was great, and my sister-in-law (who is discerning/picky) had a entree sized sushi-grade tuna salad that she said was wonderful. Five entrees, drinks for three (we had two teenagers with us) all for $113 (before tip). Friendly ambiance, and got a table on a Friday night essentially right away. Not too noisy either. I will definitely go again.
Cute, little Italian restaurant! I love the pasta here! So delicious!Its an open kitchen so if you sit at the bar, you see everything. Friendly staff! No wall plugs, but if you ask, they might let you use one of the outlets by the bar.
Small, so often a wait to eat in. Food is hearty and tasty. Service is very good with small staff. Tip, if busy, order to go and was ready in 15 minutes, with enough time to wander and watch the street artist spray paint t the newest Lower East Side masterpiece. Also, can order and have delivery. Met the very nice bike delivery guy when was picking up my to go.
Really delicious pasta! Its a little bit of a hassle they dont take reservations for parties under 4 but the wait wasnt too long. Its a small, cozy place packed with fun conversations and some of the best pasta Ive ever had. Also really cheap! Great date spot!
Finally I got down to writing a review about one of my most favorite little restaurants down in LES. It’s small, it’s cozy, it’s personal, the pasta is made just right, the sauces are to die for, my favorite is the thick (think udon style spaghetti) with light creamy sauce and pancetta - not as creamy as carbonara but just the right amount. I order it now every time, and I’ve been to this place maybe 30/40? Times. It has never gotten worse. Their house wine - it’s delicious. The salads and apps and deserts. amazing service too.
This small joint is a great little spot to eat classic Italian fare. They serve crusty bread on the table that you can dip in olive oil while you wait for your food. We ordered 3 pasta dishes that were served nice and hot. The mozzarella and pasta in red sauce was fresh and delicious. The meat sauce over pasta is perfect for the picky kid and adult. The arugula salad with goat cheese had fresh tiny tomatoes serves with delicious balsamic dressing. The puttanesca pasta served with olives in a red sauce was savory as well. A nice, intimate neighborhood restaurant with about 10 tables that’s worth the visit. Only drawback is it’s cash only.
Pasta was ok. Did like the food but the service could be slightly better . Its not that they were extremely rude. The one that took my order needed to be more conscious of what they are doing. When he was taking my order almost knocked me in the head with the menu and didnt noticed or apologize. He was just staring off into space. If you are serving someone better be mind present than being spacing off somewhere.
Very disappointed with my experience here. I’ll start with the biggest issue, they only take cash. It says it in small writing at the bottom of the menu and is very easy to miss.We ordered a $50 bottle of wine and it came out in a glass jug. I’m not sure why they didn’t just bring out the bottle and pour it into the jug in front of us, seemed a bit strange.I wanted to order 1 rice ball to start with. When I ordered it they told me I had to order a minimum of two. Which means I’d have to spend $8 rather than $4. It says that no where on the menu. If it said the price was $8 and they said choose two that’d be a different story but instead I was told you can’t have 1 you must have 2.When the bill came they told us it was cash only. Our bill was $80 and we both do not carry that much cash. For a place that looks so nice and charges that much for food and drinks I do not understand why they do not take a card, it is 2018 in New York City.
Perfectly cooked pasta made fresh. Warm and cozy atmosphere. Menu had options but wasnt over-the-top. Accommodating staff and delicious food. Would eat here at least weekly if I were a local.
Pasta was mediocre, lasagna was served in a small portion and tasted like pre-heated lasagna. Price was on the high side for what we got, and the 18%(!!!!) tip they basically gave themselves is very rude and makes it so that this pricy food is forcibly made even more expensive.You can only pay cash, and the on-site atm charges $5(!!!) and has a horrendous exchange rate.
Great find! Authentic modern Italian...its not what I expected. Not a fancy location, small, rather tiny. But the food was wonderful!! Younger staff than I expected, but good/decent service. We were rushed a bit to finish dessert and coffee when the later crowd started showing up(but it was a Friday night)- The food was worth returning for. CASH ONLY (ATM inside)
Cute and cozy atmosphere, small menu, delicious food. Me and my friends all got different spaghetti and they were all delicious! Keep in mind that the 1 $ is accurate for the area. But dont come here if youre looking for a meal under $13.
We need so much more of these beautiful casual places where the food is succulent, the prices are fair, and the service is genuinely friendly. Its generous, its simple but true to itself, its made with care and joy, its delightful for your palate and your heart. Service is a bit slow but take your time and enjoy.
Pasta from $17-$20, handmade fresh. Highly recommend their prosciutto rigatoni and their salmone asparagi
Went there around 2pm, cosy restaurant, very relaxing. Got a Carbonara to take away. Made fresh in front of you in the kitchen. Tasted very nice as well. It was so good my 3 years requested to go back for more before we leave.
Its a bit of a Hidden Gem. Good service good food not the coziest spot but I dream about their tiramisu
I went for a birthday dinner and everything went perfectly. The table was ready when we arrived, and the space is charming. Its got a nice open kitchen, plenty of two-tops for couples and room for a group as well.We started with well priced wine and arancini (Italian fried rice balls) - The pea and mozzeralla, beef ragu, and crab varieties. They are were oozing with cheese and piping hot.We also ordered pastas for everyone, I had the salmon and it was delicious. Others dishes were also excellent. The bill was as expected and appropriately priced.Nice ambience, nice staff, nice food.
Truth to be told, we were expecting so much of this restaurant, but I was a little bit disappointed. We were expecting a unique flavor and a tasteful pasta, but it was not the case. Definitely, it is not terrible, it isnt as good as you might think. The atmosphere and the ambiance is good.
The pasta was very tasty, but when we (only two people) got the check, the tip was already included! (18%) in my opinion when a restaurant is FORCING you to pay a specific tip, I find it very rude!! Because the service wasnt that great... (e.g. the wine was served in a regular glass...)
Good food, not great. Pretty cheap, but also at a relatively far out place
Like many restaurants in Lower Manhattan, the premises of this Italian restaurant are quite narrow. But it is comfortably furnished, the prices are fair and the food is really above average. Absolutely a recommendation.
Simple but great quality. Arancini are fantastic.
LOVE THIS PLACE.It’s prices are extremely fair and cheap for the elegance of the play - some pastas were $10 (my spinach fettuccini was $14). I read that it’s cash-only so watch out for that, although they did have an ATM.Absolutely go here. It’s outside of the touristy-SoHo area but close enough to easily walk.
This place is absolutely great. The name didn’tinform us well of what to expect, however, it was so delicious! We were from out of town, and this was our first NYC restaurant. I wouldn’t do it any different. Spaghetti Incident is great Italian! Cash only.
Super yummyWe usually get the chitarra, we think its the best on the menu. Weve had the polenta(?) balls, those are good too. Its a difficult call, but it may be in your best interest to get double chitarra if you are eating for 2, because it is very good. All the others are interesting and fine as well though, so you cant go too far off. And the house wine is a good pick as well. Good atmosphere and friendly service also.
Good food, agreed, but they are not equipped to handle peak hours rush. Literally had to wait 45 mins at the bar waiting for my pasta to arrive. In their own words, the kitchen is under equipped to handle peak hour rush. Very lame excuse for serving the pasta after 45 mins.
Excellent food, attentive staff, and a really cool atmosphere - would highly recommend!
A very low key neighborhood favorite of mine. Cash only, which is a bit annoying, and meant we accidentally forgot to tip once because we were trying to work out how to sort the bill out with everyone having big bills, but the menu is simple, very satisfying, and lends itself well to sharing.Definitely get one of the salads. Im not a salad person, but theyre really thoughtful and fresh and a great way to start the meal, get a few pastas, and then also, get a dessert. The lemon meringue and panna cota are fantastic.
We enjoyed everything, the prices are so low, you’re not sure how they make the ends meet, but they clearly are doing very well. Great job, good pasta. Maybe loose the microwave from the open kitchen view?
Really nice spaghetti place. Very fresh ingredients. Although not all of their spaghetti is homemade, its all cooked perfectly. Great desserts too! They are cash-only.
A good friend introduced me to Malatesta in the West Village years ago and it has been one of my favorites ever since. She introduced me to Spaghetti Incident a few nights ago and it is just as wonderful. Fabulous intimate atmosphere, simple beautiful interiors, wonderful staff, and amazing food and desserts. I will make a point of coming here every time Im in LES. Love it and love the affordability.
Seemed interesting. Decor is a bit modern, seating kind of frugal, minimal.Menu was small and the specials seemed more of the same.The rice balls were pretty good- they had flavor and the sauce that came with it definitely adds to the overall taste.Cant say the same about the spaghettis- the Carbonara was overly salty and the egg seemed to have congealed by the time it came to me and it looked like a pot of noodles was overturned on my plate. The Buccatini was too tangy with the tomato overpowering every other flavor there may have been in it.It failed to impress me and as the check came, I realized that it was too pricey for what it was. Helping are not large or too small but wish the flavors were a bit more balanced and present. Has potential but needs to realize it.
Probably the best lasagna bolognese I have ever had!! Love the ambience, service, food and also the desserts are amazing!!
Very nice Arancinis, Ragu (Bolognese) sauce was pretty average, Carbonara sauce was extremely disappointing. Way too much, thick, funny tasting (definitely not carbonara taste) cream sauce. Moreover you had to fish the spaghetti out of that thick mess. What a shame, because the place seemed very promising and the service was really nice and friendly as well.
Cute cozy restaurant. Great on a cold winters night enjoying a delicious homemade pasta and a carafe of red wine.
This place is a MUCH needed addition to the Lower East side. Great upscale causal spot for the common day millineals do find a quality Italian sit down without the stuffiness. There is a dine-in side and a takeout side. The pasta is so bomb, me and my boyfriend used to have to try to stop ourselves from eating here on the regular. (My fav dishes is the salmon asparagi and the lamb papadalle, dont forget to add parmesan cheese to make it FIRE!). It is a must eat at place you wont regret. Shout out to Aaron on the takeout side, great customer service!
Spaghetti Bolognese was great, ricotta&spinach gnocchi was so-so. For the price we were happy.Cash only and 18% gratuity added to the bill automatically.
By far the BEST pasta I’ve ever had. Super delicious and I have traveled for an hour just for a cone of pasta. Highly recommended. Staff is super friendly too and prices aren’t too bad.
Definelty one of the best spots in Manhattan to get a good meal without emptying your wallet. Everything tasted fresh and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very cozy. Definitely coming here again.
We came in here because Rubirosa was too crowded and we didnt want to wait an hour to eat, so after some yelping, we came across this small restaurant and were happy we stopped by! Good, solid, reliable food ... we ordered the arancini, Bucatini Amatriciana, spaghetti and meat balls and Carbonara ... everything was delicious! Our server was very friendly. I would definitely come back!
If you like spaghetti-o’s this is the place for you
The foods great, but its disappointing to see how lenient they are about distancing outdoor dining. Another restaurant gambling with lives just so they can squeeze more tables under their tent. Scary.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The food, some of the best I have ever tasted. This is one of those gems that you happen upon during a vacation, and leave feeling like you found a treasure! The Bucatini Trevigiana is outstanding - it is a must try! Meatballs, sauce, just yum...authentic, good for the soul food!
This was the perfect place to end our trip to NYC. The food was delicious and all of the staff was so sweet. It’s so cozy inside too! Will definitely be back next time we visit!
The portions were alright and the environment was cozy but the spaghetti was horrendousIt was hard, and the sauce was so salty.The food was relatively expensive and the other reviews had let me down
Very chill place, loved their arancini. The fig ricotta toast appetizer was amazing! Carbonara had a weird flavor to it, and Kale Pesto was too heavy on the kale.
The best pasta in NYC by far! Well priced and delicious with excellent service. Try the salmon with asparagus, it will change your life
Great food, cozy space. Its one of my go-to spots when I dont wanna hope the place is good or Im just feeling some reasonably priced Italian food.
The homemade pumpkin ravoli is AMAZING, and its only $6 for 12 large raviolis.This is the most wonderful comfort food, for so much cheaper than a restaurant.
Always cooked perfectly al dente! Arancini are also great--highlights are the artichoke and parmesan and pesto and gorgonzola. Small space but Ive never had to wait for a table. Cash only
Amazing staff! Cozy Italian restaurant, mellow ambiance, delicious food and great happy hour options. The crab and fontina cheese arancini is my absolute favorite.
YESSSSSSS. I love places like this bc1. I LOVE pasta esp well-made yet chill pasta (no, you dont need to add truffles on errthing and charge $34/dish)2. Its very low-key. No rezzies needed.The pasta selections rotate everyday. I highly recommend their Naked Woman Salad as a starter.. yes a starter bc Ill be smh-ing at you for ordering only salad here! The salad is fresh with a hint of acid (from the lemon in the dressing). Pasta can be heavy... so this is a great complement to your entree.The pasta itself reminded me of those from Maccheroni Republic in LA - no frills, al-dente AF, and great sauces that coated every little strand.I got the Bucatini Trevigiani - which comes with a light cream sauce. Bucatini is my favez. It provides the girth of a spaghetti without the calorie commitment since it is hollow on the inside #winwin. And I was declared the best dish chooser of this meal woooootMy friends got the ragu bolognese and the bucatini amatricana. Both were good as well if youre wanting dat red sauce!I dont recommend getting the arancini balls. They were alrighttt, and added onto the heaviness of the meal. I would rather opt for some wino instead.Also, if you take your pasta to-go, itll come in a cute little cone ahaha. Pasta for the road?! so down for thattttt
Small and cozy, everything on the menu is excellent. Limited but very good wine list. A solid neighborhood restaurant. Cash only tho heads up.
Please call and make a reservation if you want to go to the restaurant. Rarely you can just drop in a find a table without a wait. But the takeout side of the restaurant is a great alternative and they have a few seats available! Food is delicious, ambiance is awesome and the staff is great!
The waiters were so lovely, i came here on a first date and I must say such a magical evening. The food was amazing and my date and I loved the candle-lit table vibe.
Great place for pasta. Be sure to get a reservation as it can get quite packed. The place is very cozy as it is for most places in the area. I recommend the arrancini and any pasta made from fresh pasta.
Friendly service, no high chairs, excellent spaghetti alla chitarra (best dish on the menu: Al dented noodles, luscious tomato sauce, generous amount of fresh mozzarella cubes...simple but delicious).
So delicious! Will definitely be back! FYI cash only!
No frills Italian food at a really good price point ! Cute date spot and the waiters are super friendly ! Highly recommend
We were not informed that there is no possibility to pay with credit card, neither there was a sign at the door nor we were informed by the waitress, but luckily they had an atm inside that charged you 1.50$ for taking out money... strange coincidence. We were also not informed that there is 18%!!! tip is added to the order... We took carbonara (tasted nothing like real italian carbonara, (it was extremely fatty with some cream and the whole dish was dominated by taste of bad quality pancetta) and amatriciana (was a bit better but still nothing extraordinary). The pasta itself was very thick, I didnt like that. The prices seem low but if you add nearly 20% compulsory tip then they are not so low after all. My hopes were high judging by comments but I was disappointed.
6/27/2017Good food and attentive service . Place is small. The wines , both mine and my friend were bit off . Maybe next time I just order a bottle if I go back
Spaghetti Incident is simple, good, homemade spaghetti plates and Arancini appetizers. The Chitarra is awesome! So are the Arancini! Its a small intimate place with candles, good for a girls night dinner or a casual date night. Service is also great and they serve desserts as well.
A beautiful friend took me there. The owners who I met are funny, sweet and warm guys. The food just rocks. we had everything. Great vibes.
Best pasta Ive had at a restaurant!! I usually dont go for pasta when eating out. If Im in the mood Ill make it myself but now if Im in the mood I crave spaghetti incident!
Hello all,Went here on Friday 12/13 for dinner for the first time and it was really good, however I have been doubled over in pain with food poisoning all weekend after this.Be very careful about eating here.
I had three different kind of pastas; they were all really good, and they are very generous with the parmesan which is awesome. The only thing is that the pastas were very oily and they only take cash.
The atmosphere inside is very cozy and warmly lit. The food was amazing and I happened to catch happy hour which was even better with the cheap appetizers and drinks. Definitely recommend!
Great pasta with fresh ingredients.
Its just what I wanted after a long flight back to New York: a big plate of not fussy salad greens, nicely al dente bowls of classic pastas, and good table wine. The arancini and the friendly Italian waiter were bonus.
I had the salmon and asparagus with cream sauce and the meatball appetizers and shared a bottle of wine. It was delicious. I would come back again.
One of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city. Delicious food, moderately priced, and the perfect atmosphere for a casual dinner or a more formal date. And the staff is as nice as can be. I couldnt recommend this place more highly.
I have never had a bad dish at this place and Ive sampled most of the menu. Its a tiny spot but that just makes it more intimate. Worth the trip.
Great Pasta, and excellent value. Dining experience in the restaurant, a few times, and delivery have all been very good. Would highly recommend.
Just as good as any pasta Ive had in Italy and the panna cotta with basil syrup and strawberries is probably the best desert Ive ever eaten. Great service from lovely friendly staff too.
Small menu but good food, wine is cheap but also tastes like it.
Amazing food. Amazing chefs. Amazing staff. Amazing music. I come here as much as I can just to have these plates of food and I recommend it to everyone as much as possible.
Super cute spot, the ambiance is the best part.
Had lunch here and it was amazing! The meatballs were a delicious starter followed by kale pesto and chitarra, which both had homemade spaghetti! Great find!
Satisfies your pasta cravings without breaking the bank. Only thing is, the dishes could be less salty. None the less, enjoyed it all (salad, balls, and pasta) very much!Take note: cash only so hit the bank
A favorite when visiting. A smashing success!
Super solid casual pasta place in LES. If you want spaghetti without thinking about it too hard, come here and very contented. Extra points for the crab arancini.
Went there for dinner, nice ambience and decor. Had fish and beef spaghetti, both were delicious. I wouldnt say that it knocked my socks off but good nonetheless
Great cozy, quiet place both inside and outside the restaurant. Amazing food and service!! Completely fair prices. Cash-only with ATM inside. Will definitely come back and highly recommend
Overall great ambiance and beautiful rustic set up food was good a bit salty on the Carbonara but was well worth it at lunch prices would and will definitely return
The gorgonzola fettuccine is terrific mind blowing
Love love love.. the sauce was legit..and Im Italian so I can say that
Great place for pastas that you dont usually find in the US. Great carbonara and great customer service from the take-out desk. Would definitely go back!
Decent Italian at great prices
Solid spaghetti. I had the Bolognese. The sauce was tasty and the pasta was al dente. The place was fairly empty on a Wednesday lunchtime, and the service was fast.
Here tonight for a birthday party. We were consistently treated like an inconvenience and the Italian sausage pasta was mediocre at best. Small servings.
A cozy spot in the LES for a cheap sit-down date. Reasonably priced, simple menu of about 10-12 spaghetti dishes, salads, rice balls and dessert. Cash only.
LOVED this place! The ricotta Bruschetta was amazing but the Arancinis tasted too american, pasta was YUM. they only accept cash
As the name suggests the main attraction here is spaghetti, which takes shape as a very limited daily selection of handmade pasta and some good wine.
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Small n cozy Italian place with amaze food. Fair warning - they only take cash. No credit cards.
AMAZING food and such wonderful service. Really well priced for the quality and amount of food. Highly highly recommend. Would definitely go back!
Great food and atmosphere, friendly staff. Only down side is drinks are over priced.$3.50 for a 10oz bottle of Ginger Ale.
Delicious Italian restaurant, very short menu but everything is delicious and the pasta is home made. Negative thing: cash only.
Great service & delicious food
Very good, at first wasn’t impressive... but the food makes up for it
Everyone Ive ever brought here loves this place. Fantastic ambiance, food like a grandmothers cooked with love, amazing and sincere service.
Pasta was good, but green peas aranchini wasn’t . Besides it’s too cold to dine outside
Excellent food, nice italian staff. Normal portions. Real cosy restaurant, love the windows to the kitchen
Great authentic food, warm atmosphere and good service. The Lasagne Bolognese was amazing. But bring cash.
Delicious! My sister had the kale and I had the lamb ragu sauce. Both were great.
Cash only place, they dont take cards. Had to withdraw from ATM inside the restaurant which charges fees. The place is bit dingy but food was really good.
Big meh
We go around the world hunting for good pasta. And we found this. Keep up the good work. Love the carbonara!
Always enjoy the food! Nice, friendly staff. Always accommodating. My new little Italian secret!
Great pasta. One downside was that the outdoor seating was very cold.
It was good. Friendly staff. Small menu. Cozy atmosphere! Cash only (they have an atm)
The pasta was amazing, and I loved the pasta in a cone take out idea so we could eat and walk around the city.
Excellent service and excellent food great place to take a date.
Food was delicious and service was good. Atmosphere was a bit loud and payment is cash only. Panna cotta was very good as well.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Spaghetti Incident 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-15Really enjoyed the food here. It was delicious and had good portions. If theres anything spicy on the menu think white people medium at most. I got a daily special with jalapenos in the pasta and all I felt was a minor tickle at the end. Service was fast and super helpful. Really cute spot!
Review №2
2022-01-09Most excellent pasta ever. I am a fussy Singaporean who loves good food and believe me this place offers one of the best. Warm service and great food. Nothing more my son and I could ask for!
Review №3
2021-11-19Great food. Price to quality is good (although they do add a 3.75% fee to use credit card). The servers are friendly and knowledgeable. The pasta always cooked to perfection. They are flexible and can make certain dishes vegetarian or vegan upon request.
Review №4
2021-08-09SOO GOOD! I’ve heard a lot about this place and decided to try it for date night with my husband. One of favorite places for great pasta. The burrata was also one of the best I’ve had in awhile. Cute spot for date night or dinner with friends. Highly recommend!
Review №5
2021-07-17Awesome experience here! I got the Fettuccini truffle special which was amazing! Homemade noodles on the dish were delightful with the perfect amount of mushrooms and truffle, very tasty. The restaurant itself has a really cool, chill vibe with a great music selection. Staff were very nice and friendly. Would recommend!!!
Review №6
2022-06-29Very good pasta, everyone in our group loves pasta and some said it was the best they ever had. The tomato sauce is excellent, the pasta is a bit chewy but by no means in an unpleasant way. The waiters were pleasant and friendly.
Review №7
2022-01-22Im in love with this place. The spinach linguini was so so so good I had to go back the next night to try the Chitarra. The service was truly wonderful. Both nights, I felt so welcomed and taken care of. (Plus they have great taste in music.) The prices are shockingly good for the quality and portions. A $10 glass of wine! Fun, funky, non-fussy vibes.
Review №8
2021-06-28DELICIOUS! Best Pasta in the Lower East Side! Went here for a date night and I was absolutely blown away by how great the food is here! I will definitely come here again!
Review №9
2021-07-27Everything on the menu just taste very delicious! This place is my fav spot for spaghetti! Salmon asparagi in creamy sauce is one of my favorite dish. Friendly service.
Review №10
2022-05-19Went with a large group and everyone had a different meal. Never thought each dish was meticulously made and uniformly delicious. Very reasonable prices. Kudos