
Forsythia NYC
About Forsythia NYC
Forsythia NYC serves Italian food on Stanton St in New York, with a menu built around housemade pasta. Dishes include agnolotti di coda alla vaccinara, tonnarelli alla gricia, and rigatoni all'amatriciana, alongside suppli and polpetta dal santo palato to start. The kitchen's pasta program extends to pappardelle, cacio e pepe, and a rabbit ragu, plus carbonara and stuffed squash blossoms. Focaccia and tiramisu round out the bread and dessert offerings. Seating includes a bar area, and the room is arranged for small groups of two to four. It opens daily, evenings only, and reservations are required, though a wait is common even with a booking. The bill carries an automatic 22% service charge, added in place of a separate tip line.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
18 dishes · mains $15–28- Suppli$15.00
- Agnolotti Di Coda Alla Vaccinara$26.00
- Tonnarelli Alla Gricia$23.00
- Polpetta Dal Santo Palato$16.00
- Rigatoni All'Amatriciana$23.00
- Tagliatelle Con Langoustine$28.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention agnolotti, 22% service fee, unfriendly host and handmade pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention agnolotti, 22% service fee, unfriendly host and handmade pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Handmade pasta is the clear draw at Forsythia, with the agnolotti mentioned repeatedly and praised alongside dishes like the rabbit ragu, tonnarelli-style carbonara, cacio e pepe, and a tomato sauce pasta diners called "divine." Several also single out the foccacia, a surprise dessert given to a couple celebrating their marriage, and a tiramisu described as delicious. Service draws consistent praise for being attentive and knowledgeable, though a few reviewers note an unfriendly or cold host, including one left without anywhere to hang a coat. A recurring complaint centers on value: multiple diners flag a 22% service charge added without clear notice, one calling it a surprise imposed on a solo diner, and others describing the food as good but overpriced for the portions or seasoning, with one calling the experience "aggressively average" for luxury prices. Praise for the pasta and service outweighs these gripes, but the tipping structure comes up often enough to stand out clearly.
Customer Review Summary
Handmade pasta is the clear draw at Forsythia, with the agnolotti mentioned repeatedly and praised alongside dishes like the rabbit ragu, tonnarelli-style carbonara, cacio e pepe, and a tomato sauce pasta diners called "divine." Several also single out the foccacia, a surprise dessert given to a couple celebrating their marriage, and a tiramisu described as delicious. Service draws consistent praise for being attentive and knowledgeable, though a few reviewers note an unfriendly or cold host, including one left without anywhere to hang a coat. A recurring complaint centers on value: multiple diners flag a 22% service charge added without clear notice, one calling it a surprise imposed on a solo diner, and others describing the food as good but overpriced for the portions or seasoning, with one calling the experience "aggressively average" for luxury prices. Praise for the pasta and service outweighs these gripes, but the tipping structure comes up often enough to stand out clearly.
Featured reviews
- J O
“Forsythia perfectly captures what has become increasingly frustrating about parts of downtown NYC dining: charging luxury prices for an aggressively average experience. …”
- Ya-El Mandel
“What a lovely quaint, small Italian place. We found this place by mistake, and I’m so happy we did! Jacob, who is the owner is attentive and super accommodating and also very knowledgeable. The bartender was great. Wine was delicious and the food was absolutely divine. The pasta with tomatoe sauce was 💥 the peas salad insane and the tiramisu was so so delicious. A gem and we would be back!”
- Ana Bosquez
“The appetizer were amazing. The ragu had a very strong flavor, so much so that I couldn’t finish it. The carbonara was good, and I also tried the agnolotti, which I liked, but I could only eat a few pieces. The cacio e pepe was good as well. There is a 22% service fee. Not my favorite Italian place in the city, I think it to expensive.”
- Loren
“Wildly, wildly good. Lovely ambiance, quality service, and exceptional food. We tried the following: …”
- Harper Chiu
“This place was spectacular! We got the agnolotti and the rabbit ragu along with the salad. I make pasta art from scratch at home as a hobby so visiting here and eating the handmade pasta has been a dream of mine. The service was so friendly …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Housemade pasta & creative mains turned out in a charming eatery that has outdoor seating.”
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Show more amenities
- Has bar on site
- On-site services not available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Dining options· 4
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Planning· 3
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Italian restaurants near Forsythia NYC
- Casa D'angelo New York4.66,2890.4 mi$15–30
tableside cheese wheel pasta, truffle pasta, pesto gnocchi
- Bacaro4.44150.6 mi$50–60
rustic cellar downstairs dining, spaghetti with clams, duck cavatelli
- La Lanterna di Vittorio4.52,4340.7 mi$20–60
lasagna flights, tiramisu, bruschetta
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsythia NYC | 4.4440 | — | $80–90 | agnolotti, 22% service fee, unfriendly host |
| Casa D'angelo New York | 4.66,289 | 0.4 mi | $15–30 | tableside cheese wheel pasta, truffle pasta, pesto gnocchi |
| Bacaro | 4.4415 | 0.6 mi | $50–60 | rustic cellar downstairs dining, spaghetti with clams, duck cavatelli |
| La Lanterna di Vittorio | 4.52,434 | 0.7 mi | $20–60 | lasagna flights, tiramisu, bruschetta |
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