Pastasole

5.5/10Italian

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People argue about this one. Fans say it's cheap, tasty and an easy under $20 East Village meal. Others say the arrives half cooked with almost no sauce, and that mixing Alfredo with bolognese is a bad idea. A few regulars think it's gotten worse over time.

192 1st Ave, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:went to Pastasole and loved it1 pts
replying to u/btchplzzz: The fact that this concept even exists is upsetting
“It’s an abomination. I’m all for breaking conventions but mixing Alfredo with bolognese? That’s an inedible combo.”
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in:This is so dumb, but I kind of want pasta that's tossed inside a cheese wheel - at least to try just once. What are places that do this where it's legitimately a great bowl of pasta and not just pure gimmick?1 pts
replying to u/xxxxxxxx15: Pastasole!!
“the pasta has gotten worse over time though, its pasta is literally half cooked, little to no sauce”
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in:went to Pastasole and loved it-8 pts
replying to u/btchplzzz: The fact that this concept even exists is upsetting
“its cheap, its delicious. I'm glad it exists”
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in:went to Pastasole and loved it17 pts
“This stuff is garbage.”
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in:NYC - What's your absolute favorite neighborhood spot to grab a bite that I NEED to swing through? Lunch, $20(ish) or less, max 1.5 hr round trip via public transport from Moynihan/Penn.4 pts
“East Village would be my pick for neighborhood. Little Poland, Cello’s Pizza. Apollo’s Bagels, Pastasole. Lion’s Bar for the burger but that’s right at $20.”
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