Cacio e Pepe Downtown

Name: Cacio e Pepe Downtown
Address: 182 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 505-5931
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1485 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Consistently excellent, this East Village gem is known for innovation and excellence in Roman cuisine. While Chef Salvatore Corea creates a seasonal menu, partners Alessandro Peluso and Giusto Priola note that Cacio e Pepe remains faithful to its signature namesake dish: home-made pasta brought to your table and spun in a wheel of pecorino cheese, then dusted with a flourish of pepper. Voted a ‘Critic’s Pick’ by New York Magazine, Cacio e Pepe is celebrated by reviewers as a classic Italian restaurant with a sense of style: A 50-seat garden is set behind the main dining room, there is al-fresco dining out front, and waiters with superior wine knowledge help you select the perfect beverage accompaniment to your meal. The mystery remains whether it is the garden, the cuisine, or the service which lifts Cacio e Pepe above and beyond its peers on the NYC restaurant scene. The answer, however, may best be expressed in French: It has that je ne se qua.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 505-5931
Website
http://www.cacioepepe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Salvatore Corea
Private party facilities
The entire restaurant is available for buy-outs. We are happy to accommodate smaller groups of all sizes for special events. Please contact Christine for further information. 212.505.5931 or at info@cacioepepe.com

Location
182 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Neighbourhood
East Village
Cross Street
Between 11th and 12th Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L train to 3rd Avenue and 6 train to Astor Place.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi
Selection of cured meats and cheese. Prosciutto, Soppressata, Finocchiona, Capocollo, Mortadella, 'Nduja, Parmigiano, Pecorino Tartufato, Pecorino Ubriaco, Taleggio, Provolone, Pecorino Primosale
- 3 ForUS$30.00
- 6 ForUS$50.00
Timballo di Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$15.00
Eggplant parmesan timballo
Polpettine di Carne al Sugo di Pomodoro e BasilicoUS$16.00
Meatballs in tomato & basil sauce
Burrata, Prosciutto, Tartare di Pomodori e Gelatina di PeperoncinoUS$23.00
Burrata, prosciutto, tomato tartar, spicy pepper gelatin
Zuppa Fredda di Fave Alla Menta con Ricotta di Pecora e Polvere di LiquiriziaUS$18.00
Chilled fava bean soup with mint, sheep's milk ricotta & licorice powder
Seppioline con PiselliUS$18.00
Cuttlefish with greenpeas
Caprese di Pesce: Bufala, Salmone Affumicato, LamponiUS$23.00
Fish caprese: buffalo mozzarella, smoked salmon, raspberries
Porchetta, Fichi con Rucola e GranaUS$18.00
Roasted sliced suckling pig with figs, arugula & provolone cheese
Insalata di CesareUS$13.00
Salvatore's Caesar Salad
Insalata di Rucola, Pere e PecorinoUS$13.00
Arugula salad with pears and pecorino cheese
Insalata Mista con Fragole, Caprino e Mandorle TostateUS$13.00
Mixed greens with strawberries, goat cheese & toasted almonds

Primi - First Courses

Tonnarelli Cacio e PepeUS$23.00
Homemade tonnarelli tossed in pecorino cheese & whole black peppercorns
Bucatini All'AmatricianaUS$24.00
Rigatoni with tomato, guanciale & pecorino
Lasagna alla BologneseUS$24.00
Bolognese lasagna
Gnocchetti al TelefonoUS$22.00
Homemade gnocchi with tomato & mozzarella
Fettuccine al LimoneUS$22.00
Lemon fettuccine
Paccheri alla CarbonaraUS$25.00
Jumbo rigatoni in carbonara sauce
Strozzapetri con Gamberi e Pesto di FaveUS$25.00
Strozzapreti with shrimp & fava bean pesto
Orecchiette con 'Nduja, Crema di Cavolfiori e Fave di Cacao GrattigiateUS$25.00
Orecchiette with 'nduja, cauliflower puree' & grated caco nibs
Tortellini con Crema di ParmigianoUS$25.00
Tortellini with a parmesan fondue

Secondi - Entrées

Filetto di Salmone In Crosta di Patate con Zucchine alla Scapece e Salsa di PeperoniUS$30.00
Potato-crusted salmon filet with scapece-style zucchini & bell pepper sauce
Baccala' alla RomanaUS$32.00
Roman-style baccala'
Straccetti di Manzo al Profumo di Origano con Rucola, Pomodorini e Patate ArrostiteUS$30.00
Beef slices with oregano, arugula & cherry tomatoes with roasted potatoes
Saltimbocca di Vitello alla Romana con Patate e SpinaciUS$34.00
Veal saltimbocca with roasted potatoes & spinach
Rollatina di Pollo con Prosciutto e Fontina, In Insalata di Fagiolini, Patate e PomodoriUS$30.00
Bread-crusted chicken roll with ham and fontina cheese with string beans, potato & tomato salad

What 1,485 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York City
Contemporary Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cacio e Pepe Downtown offers an authentic Italian dining experience, highlighted by "the best cacio e pepe" many have had. The "service was impeccable," and the cozy ambiance makes it inviting. The menu features unique dishes like the cheese wheel pasta, praised as "phenomenal." A charming spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,485 Reviews

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Yael
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was very kind and the food was delicious ! I would come back for sure
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Paul
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food, it lived up to all expectations!
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philip
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unique menu, excellent service, definitely going back !!
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Sage
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay, pasta was too al dente for my taste. I had the quail pasta which was nice but the serving size of all of our meals was quite small. Service was decent and the ambiance was nice.
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Andres
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our experience at this restaurant was nothing short of disappointing and frustrating—a terrible way to start the year. The ambiance was unbearable due to the excessive noise, and for a party of four, we were crammed around an absurdly small table, making the dining experience uncomfortable from the start. While the waitstaff gave the impression of being fast and efficient, their service fell short. My wife’s rigatoni arrived more than 10 minutes after the rest of the table had received their dishes, which is unacceptable. To make matters worse, the pasta was completely uncooked—not “al dente,” but raw. It seemed as though it had been hastily thrown together after being forgotten. As for my dish, the saltimbocca was drenched in oil, almost inedible. The overall quality of the food was far below expectations. Due to these repeated issues—the poor food quality, subpar service, and general lack of professionalism—I decided not to leave a tip. Shockingly, as we were leaving, the maître followed us out onto the street, shouting aggressively about gratuity not being included. This was an unprecedented and deeply embarrassing encounter, as he refused to listen to our explanation and continued berating us on the street. I cannot recommend this restaurant under any circumstances. The combination of poor food, inadequate service, and rude behavior from the staff made this one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. Avoid this place at all costs.
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Brittany
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food was divine! I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Emily
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meatball app was tasty! Cheese wheel was entertaining and delicious. Would definitely visit again.
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Martha
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Definitely not as good as it has been in the past. Disappointing.
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Miriam J.
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Cacio e Pepe was an amazing experience. The food was delicious. The service was top-notch and the atmosphere was very festive for the holidays. Likely for that reason it was also very noisy. It was only the noise level that detracted as it was a hard to hear my friend and have a conversation. Other than that it was an A+ experience, definitely check it out!
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Felicia
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing authentic Italian food will be coming back every time I’m in New York!
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Cacio e Pepe Downtown is rated 4.2 stars by 1485 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

182 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 11th and 12th Streets
Neighbourhood
East Village
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L train to 3rd Avenue and 6 train to Astor Place.
Payment Options
AMEX
Executive Chef
Salvatore Corea
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cacioepepe.com/
Phone number
(212) 505-5931
Private party facilities
The entire restaurant is available for buy-outs. We are happy to accommodate smaller groups of all sizes for special events. Please contact Christine for further information. 212.505.5931 or at info@cacioepepe.com

Cacio e Pepe Downtown

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Additional information

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Tiramisu'

Fettuccine al Limone

Appetizers

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi

Timballo di Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$15.00

Polpettine di Carne al Sugo di Pomodoro e BasilicoUS$16.00

Burrata, Prosciutto, Tartare di Pomodori e Gelatina di PeperoncinoUS$23.00

Zuppa Fredda di Fave Alla Menta con Ricotta di Pecora e Polvere di LiquiriziaUS$18.00

Seppioline con PiselliUS$18.00

Caprese di Pesce: Bufala, Salmone Affumicato, LamponiUS$23.00

Porchetta, Fichi con Rucola e GranaUS$18.00

Insalata di CesareUS$13.00

Insalata di Rucola, Pere e PecorinoUS$13.00

Insalata Mista con Fragole, Caprino e Mandorle TostateUS$13.00

Primi - First Courses

Tonnarelli Cacio e PepeUS$23.00

Bucatini All'AmatricianaUS$24.00

Lasagna alla BologneseUS$24.00

Gnocchetti al TelefonoUS$22.00

Fettuccine al LimoneUS$22.00

Paccheri alla CarbonaraUS$25.00

Strozzapetri con Gamberi e Pesto di FaveUS$25.00

Orecchiette con 'Nduja, Crema di Cavolfiori e Fave di Cacao GrattigiateUS$25.00

Tortellini con Crema di ParmigianoUS$25.00

Secondi - Entrées

Filetto di Salmone In Crosta di Patate con Zucchine alla Scapece e Salsa di PeperoniUS$30.00

Baccala' alla RomanaUS$32.00

Straccetti di Manzo al Profumo di Origano con Rucola, Pomodorini e Patate ArrostiteUS$30.00

Saltimbocca di Vitello alla Romana con Patate e SpinaciUS$34.00

Rollatina di Pollo con Prosciutto e Fontina, In Insalata di Fagiolini, Patate e PomodoriUS$30.00

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