Parmesan Wheel Pasta and Paella in Manhattan

4.5 (2,425)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

192 1st Avenue

Pasta swirled inside a giant Parmesan wheel is the draw at this quick-casual counter at 192 1st Avenue, where orders go through a kiosk and are picked up when ready. Calzones, risotto and lobster pasta round out the menu, with outdoor seats in back. It opens daily at 11 AM.

4.8 (3,355)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 23:00

165 1st Ave

Housemade noodles are chosen first and then finished in a cheese wheel at this counter at 165 1st Ave, with toppings like shrimp in tomato sauce or roasted tomatoes with pesto. The arrabiata carries real heat, tiramisu closes the meal, and it runs daily from 11:30 AM to 11 PM.

4.9 (855)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:30 – 22:00; Fri, 10:30 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

441 E 9th St

Sauces are built bowl by bowl in front of diners at this Italian street food counter at 441 E 9th St, where noodles are made daily in full view and finished in a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano. Prices stay accessible, and it opens at 10:30 AM most days.

4.8 (723)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 16:00 – 23:00

186 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA

Paella is the focus at this Avenue B room at number 186, with two non-seafood versions next to the classic seafood pans, plus tapas in larger than average portions, pasta and chicken. There is a backyard patio. It is closed Monday and opens at 4 PM on other days.