Pasta Counters and Pizza Ovens in Manhattan

4.9 (374)

Mon – Tue, Thu, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 11:00 – 23:30; Fri, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

199 Orchard St

Pasta cooked to order in front of the counter is the focus at this quick spot at 199 Orchard St, with vodka sauce, pesto alla genovese with basil and cherry tomatoes and a large burrata on the side. Portions run generous. It opens at 11 AM on weekdays and noon on weekends, staying open to 4 AM Friday and Saturday.

4.6 (1,201)

Mon – Fri, Sun, 17:00 – 23:45; Sat, 16:00 – 23:45

351 Broome St

Organic Italian plates, brick-oven pizzas and housemade focaccia come to communal benches without back support at this rustic room at 351 Broome St. Calamari and spaghetti in a light sauce are the picks, and service can slow when it is busy. Dinner starts at 5 PM, 4 PM on Saturday, and runs to 11:45 PM.

4.4 (1,089)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

399 Grand Street

Brick-oven pizzas with house-made mozzarella share the menu with sandwiches, pastas and a caprese salad at this sports bar at 399 Grand Street, where a sommelier picks the wines. Championship fights pack the room. It opens at noon daily and stays open to 4 AM Friday and Saturday.

4.5 (916)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00

231 Eldridge St

Named after a Guns N' Roses album, this snug trattoria at 231 Eldridge St serves bolognese, spinachini and Italian sausage pasta, with rotating specials like homemade gnocchi, wine by the half liter and panna cotta to finish. The owner runs the front of house. Dinner runs from 5 PM to 10 PM, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday.