Visited Massara shortly after its opening and felt quite lucky they accommodated our group and our reservation request when they found out we were also Italian restaurateur from Canada on our NYC tour.
Each dish was excellent and the service was as well.
We actually modelled our pizza in our restaurant after this style of pizzetta after trying it. Pizzetta means “small pizza” which is probably around 9”. It’s not neopolitan it is the new wave pizza started in Italy now being featured by more forward chefs and establishments.
We visited Rezdora which is Chef Massara’s more famous resto and loved that as well. I only have great things to say about Massara and will always remember that he inspired our own pizza which is receiving excellent reviews.
I did prefer Rezdora over Massara as I am personally more of a pasta guy which is their specialty and although bough places are quaint and cosy Rezdora just appealed to me more because of the warmth and intimacy of the setting … but I’m really splitting hairs with that comment as they’re both perfect !!
I will be back. Auguri 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolina Borelli
The ravioli was incredible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cordelia Gzz Maldonado
Amazing pasta and creative dishes. Our servers were amazing, offering great recommendations on both food and wine. Atmosphere is fantastic, will definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cordelia Martinez
Food is amazing and so is the service. Everyone was so attentive and the waitress recommendations were genuine and delicious. Plates are small but worth a try and sharing everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reecha
best pasta in ny im sorry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shelby Dotin
Massara has quickly become my go to for Italian food in NYC. There isn’t one thing on the menu that I don’t love. Lunch has some familiar items to dinner so it’s nice to see a cross over (because I always want the pasta from here). It’s perfect for a family style meal, and the size of the dishes make it perfect to share. The wine of the week is my favorite thing about their menu, and I always love the story behind the selection. I already can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tayler Lyles
I had a great experience at Massara! I was visiting NYC and am so happy we decided to eat here! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Collier
Amazing great food! The pasta freta is the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amit Glazer
I wish I walked a few blocks and went to Eataly instead - food would have been tastier, larger, and cheaper .
Food: 2
jerome patterson
Food was fair at best. The portions were tiny. The main course of skate had literally four bites. The pastas about 5-6 bites. The pastas were fair as far as flavor. The salad appetizer was interesting but not much more. The deserts better but by then the disappointment set in. I would not go back or recommend this place. The service was good and the staff tries. No doubt.
“It’ll be 40 minutes if you want to order an appetizer later” The pushy service to order 8 dishes for 2 people, having to ask twice for cutlery, wishing I had the chance to order a second cocktail, running out of water and poor course timing made for a not great experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Todd Goldstein
Fell in love with this restaurant as soon as i walked in. Vibes, food and drink were all amazing. Service (Kate) was beyond knowledgeable and made sure our experience was as great as it was. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elliot skol
rezadora was better, but still yummy
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Daniela Pereda
The music is so loud (disco level) that you can't even hear the server when he tries to explain the menu. Our reservation was at 9:00z they didn't sit is until 9:30. The appetizers arrived quick but our pastas and main dishes didn't arrive until 11:10 pm. I won't come back! Not enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 1
Dong Kim
went for saturday lunch end of march. food was so forgettable, i can’t even remember how much i hated it, but i remember one thing. NEVER AGAIN. Food was sub par, but the service was even worse. Took forever to get anyone’s attention despite the fact that we were sitting right next to the open kitchen and several staff walked by us.
Just don’t go. not that you could now.
i’m writing this review bc i just saw they will be doing a pop up at old Time and Tide location. Beautiful space, but i doubt i would have any different experience there. bad food and worse service. the worst combo.
Visited Massara shortly after its opening and felt quite lucky they accommodated our group and our reservation request when they found out we were also Italian restaurateur from Canada on our NYC tour.
Each dish was excellent and the service was as well.
We actually modelled our pizza in our restaurant after this style of pizzetta after trying it. Pizzetta means “small pizza” which is probably around 9”. It’s not neopolitan it is the new wave pizza started in Italy now being featured by more forward chefs and establishments.
We visited Rezdora which is Chef Massara’s more famous resto and loved that as well. I only have great things to say about Massara and will always remember that he inspired our own pizza which is receiving excellent reviews.
I did prefer Rezdora over Massara as I am personally more of a pasta guy which is their specialty and although bough places are quaint and cosy Rezdora just appealed to me more because of the warmth and intimacy of the setting … but I’m really splitting hairs with that comment as they’re both perfect !!
I will be back. Auguri 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ravioli was incredible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing pasta and creative dishes. Our servers were amazing, offering great recommendations on both food and wine. Atmosphere is fantastic, will definitely be back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is amazing and so is the service. Everyone was so attentive and the waitress recommendations were genuine and delicious. Plates are small but worth a try and sharing everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best pasta in ny im sorry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Massara has quickly become my go to for Italian food in NYC. There isn’t one thing on the menu that I don’t love. Lunch has some familiar items to dinner so it’s nice to see a cross over (because I always want the pasta from here). It’s perfect for a family style meal, and the size of the dishes make it perfect to share. The wine of the week is my favorite thing about their menu, and I always love the story behind the selection. I already can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great experience at Massara! I was visiting NYC and am so happy we decided to eat here! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing great food! The pasta freta is the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I walked a few blocks and went to Eataly instead - food would have been tastier, larger, and cheaper .
Food: 2
Food was fair at best. The portions were tiny. The main course of skate had literally four bites. The pastas about 5-6 bites. The pastas were fair as far as flavor. The salad appetizer was interesting but not much more. The deserts better but by then the disappointment set in. I would not go back or recommend this place. The service was good and the staff tries. No doubt.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
“It’ll be 40 minutes if you want to order an appetizer later”
The pushy service to order 8 dishes for 2 people, having to ask twice for cutlery, wishing I had the chance to order a second cocktail, running out of water and poor course timing made for a not great experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Fell in love with this restaurant as soon as i walked in. Vibes, food and drink were all amazing. Service (Kate) was beyond knowledgeable and made sure our experience was as great as it was. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rezadora was better, but still yummy
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The music is so loud (disco level) that you can't even hear the server when he tries to explain the menu. Our reservation was at 9:00z they didn't sit is until 9:30. The appetizers arrived quick but our pastas and main dishes didn't arrive until 11:10 pm. I won't come back! Not enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 1
went for saturday lunch end of march. food was so forgettable, i can’t even remember how much i hated it, but i remember one thing. NEVER AGAIN. Food was sub par, but the service was even worse. Took forever to get anyone’s attention despite the fact that we were sitting right next to the open kitchen and several staff walked by us.
Just don’t go. not that you could now.
i’m writing this review bc i just saw they will be doing a pop up at old Time and Tide location. Beautiful space, but i doubt i would have any different experience there. bad food and worse service. the worst combo.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
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