Pasta Eater

Inside this cozy Flatiron spot, the kitchen highlights regional flavors with dishes like paccheri with octopus, tuna tartare, and rich squid ink pasta with lobster. Portions are filling and served alongside a well-priced wine list and fresh cannolis. The room has an easygoing energy where the staff frequently chat in Italian, and unlike many surrounding venues, they are known for serving full dinners past 10 p.m. with warm hospitality.