Simply Pasta

Simply Pasta is a great Italian Restaurant and a place any pasta lover should try. Menu items are original and delicious. Pros: Everything on the menu is good Cons: It's located in Times Square - aka tourist central more

my wife and i have been there twice already and would definitely go back again. we took my parents for lunch and they LOVED it - both from Italian backgrounds. that afternoon i had the lemon risotto with asparagus and peas. very creamy and flavorful. dinner the other night started out with the onion tart which was fantastic. the dough was nice and light and the onions were not overpowering. i tried the lasagne for dinner which after being disappointed in other restaurants before (nothing compares to mom's) i was hesitant, Simply Pasta finally came through. My wife had a beaf tips with mushroom risotto dish. the risotto was wonderful and although the beaf was a little on the medium side (more to my liking) it was very tender and a lot of it. unfortunatly we didn't have any room of dessert. more

This is my favorite place to go for dinner before catching a show. I have never been disappointed with any of my dishes, but my favorite is the chicken and sausage pasta. The fact that they are able to get you in and out quick if you are in a hurry is great. A must try if you want good food at even better price in an nice non touristy Times square restaurant! Pros: The value! Cons: Sometimes very crowded more

I have been to this restaurant several times over the years and this was a shock to me so I thought I would share. A girlfriend of mine and I went to have a glass of wine and dinner after work and all seemed fine at first. The staff was nice and they were quick to sit us. We ordered wine and looked over the menu. Then when we weren't ready to order food straight away, our waiter disappeared for a while. Then passed our in haste for a longer while. We finished our wine and kept looking out for our waiter when we realized an hour had past. We decided to leave and went to the host to tell them what happened. Instead of saying sorry he asked if we wanted another table. After we declined, he said he would go get our waiter. Then he arrived with our bill and said he was waiting for us to flag him down. NO sorry! He took our money and the host asked if we were sure if we didn't want another table. Still no apology. I would give this experience less than half a star, but a minimum one star was required. We wont be back. Pros: none Cons: rude, ignores customers more

It is the best place in Midtown for the best price. The best service ever. Best Martinis. Best Bartenders and Best Servers. Somebody says:" too expensive", go to McDonalds and have dollar menu for el chipos. Pros: Best Price Cons: Crazy Hostess during lunch hours more

Not the best italian food I've ever had but the decor is nice. It's a little tricky to find but worth finding if you're looking for an easy, less expensive place to have a simple italian dinner. Go see the holiday show at Bryant Park before or after dinner, that's always nice. Have fun everyone! Pros: Near Grand Central & Bryant Park Cons: Food is just okay. more

The pizza was very good too (thin crust etc.), though they don't have a large selection. This is a great place for an inexpensive dinner before or after theater. more

The food is reasonably priced for midtown italian. . . . but how could it not be when the food is so poor. Also, who takes the trash from the kitchen out the front door when the restaurant still has patrons in it.? These guys. What restaurant in midtown closes at 10 on a Friday night? These guys. more

Great food, reasonably priced. It's a bit busy at lunch and you can't get a reservation but I've had to trouble finding a table for up to 4 people. Staff is in a bit of a hurry sometimes but that's ok because the food and bill come quickly. Pros: Location, food, prices Cons: Staff can be in a bit of a hurry, can't make reservations more

I'm not a fan of Italian food, but I went to this restaurant, since my friend wanted to go. I was impressed with the atmosphere af first. Then, with the food and affordable price. It was a great experience. I would definitely go back! Pros: food & atmosphere Cons: none more

i was meeting a friend who works nearby, so i decided to see what was available in terms of coupons on restaurant dot com. this was listed so i checked out their website and their pictures looked great. the menu looked appetizing as well, especially for the prices. we had a enjoyable meal, though the baked clams were a bit bland. my friend ordered the beef medallions, and asked them be prepared medium rare. they came out medium well, so we sent them back, and within 10 minutes, we had what we wanted. i ordered the linguini with chicken and scallops, and the sauce was very tasty. we got the banana tiramisu as recommended by a previous post, but it was too creamy for my taste. overall, it was a great dining experience, and with the $25 off $50 coupon we had, it was all the better. i highly recommend this place for an inexpensive italian meal that tastes great as well. Pros: very cheap prices, good food Cons: beef medallions came out medium well when requested medium rare, but they immediately fixed the problem more

Someone I know recommended this place to me and I loved it. Located in a good spot - about half way between my midtown office and Penn Station to go home. Also not too congested bc it's a few blocks off from the hub of Times Sq. The food was extremely affordable (I think $10-$15) and also quite tasty! The chicken marsala was a bit salty but very flavorful, and my companion seemed happy with her pasta dish. I was also impressed by the fact that they had complimentary bruschetta in addition to the bread, as well as biscotti that came with our check! And, service was very good. Food came VERY quick, and our waitress was attentive - just the right amt. On a Tues night, it wasn't too packed, and they let us linger over the end of our meal rather than rush us out. I'd definitely return!! more

This is a great & reliable restaurant to have in the area. It's an especially nice option for those traveling to/from Grand Central Station who want something a little nicer than the fast food places at the GCT dining concourse (be sured to budget enough time to cross Bryant Pk if you need to catch a GCT train!). The food is delicious, the bruschetta for the table is a nice & unexpected variation from the typical bread basket & the selection is wide & wonderful. Prices are inexpensive & service is fast. We are repeat diners here! Pros: Location, Selection, Prices more

Went here with the boyfriend after a reservations snafu at another restaurant, and it turned out to be the best accident that could have happened. We arrived right before the "pre-theater rush" and were seated promptly, although we didn't have reservations. The decor is gorgeous and the atmosphere is very laid-back and casual. It's your everyday Italian menu, no surprises here -- except the prices, which were extremely reasonable, cheaper than your run-of-the-mill Olive Garden. I got the seafood ravioli and boyfriend got penne vodka, both of which were fresh and delicious. Their bruschetta is to die for, and the fried calamari appetizer is equally tasty (although almost as expensive as an entree). The only drawback was our waiter, who vanished after taking our order and reappeared just in time for the check. After we'd finished our dinner, he came over with a plate of chocolate biscotti and the check, telling us to let him know if we'd like to add anything, and he took off before we could actually order anything. While the biscotti was great, we didn't stick around for any other dessert, as we were fed up with the waiter. Granted, the other waiters seemed to be very attentive, and if we do come back, we'll make sure to have a different waiter. Despite his antics (the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5), the food was great, and you certainly can't beat the prices. I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant and would love to come back again. Pros: the prices, the ambience, and especially the food! Cons: our vanishing waiter more

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun...we especially love the clever "pasta decor" and colorful ceiling and while waiting for our meal, we enjoyed checking out the scenes from parts of Italy on all the walls, lighting is excellent, staff is friendly and efficient. Pros: delicious pasta, great colorful contemporary decor, good service, prompt seating Cons: none more

Never a bad meal. Polite service. The pizza as well as Tortellini Carbonara are most excellent. Great place for parties - plenty of room. more

I love it there..I have been to simply pasta about 4 times and each time I had tried something different and everything is delicious...great atmosphere ...great service ...love it love it love it...if you are looking for a bite to eat before the theater ..or after ...or to celebrate a special occasion ..this is the place to go! Pros: great food .. Cons: kitchen closes a bit early more

I took a group of 9 teenagers for dinner after a day of museums - the service was excellent and the food delicious - but to top it off, the check certainly wasn't over the top ($125 for 11 (2 adults too)!! The restaurant is very convenient to Times Square and the Theater district - I'm returning with another group in 3 weeks. Would be great for couples too Pros: Great Food, Inexpensive, Great Service more

I agree with other reviewers that this restaurant is certainly better than most in the area and it is very reasonably priced. However, why is it so dark in there? Couldn't they add a little extra light? Pros: Food, Price Cons: Darkness more

This place has been quite a find. I've never been overly thrilled with many of the Theater District Italian places. Most of them are overcrowded and suffer from poor service and overpriced food. I found this place a few months ago and have been back since to be sure the first experience wasn't a fluke. The menu is loaded with great Italian dishes. It's hard to choose. The prices are fair and I had a courteous and attentive server during both visits. The ambience is perfect at night, a little dark and cozy feeling. The decor is a mix of traditional and modern. Give this place a try! Pros: Big menu, Good food, Great service Cons: Off the beaten path more