Best Lasagna Restaurants in East Village (10009)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Supper
A classic East Village pasta room built for big-night energy.
Notable Picks
#1
Supper
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
A loud, packed-in East Village institution where the move is to share a few pastas and let the room’s celebratory momentum carry the night. It’s not about perfection or space—it’s about big, satisfying Italian comfort and a wine-forward rhythm that keeps tables hanging around.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti al limone, Tagliatelle al ragù, Chicken parmigiana
What makes it special: A classic East Village pasta room built for big-night energy.
#2
Lavagna
8.3
A longstanding East Village trattoria vibe where the room feels lived-in and the food leans classic without trying to be a scene. It’s the kind of place where lasagna makes sense as the comfort-order—then you round it out with a simple pasta or wood-oven side for a full table rhythm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Rigatoni (seasonal/house style), Wood-oven pizzette (rotating)
What makes it special: A true neighborhood trattoria feel with comfort-first Italian classics.
#3
Giano
8.1
A cozy East Village trattoria that leans into handmade pasta and a straightforward Italian comfort lane. The best experience comes from going classic—one salad, one rich pasta, one baked pasta—then keeping the finish simple with dessert and a glass of something dry.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Lasagna, Arugula salad
What makes it special: Handmade-pasta focus in a small, classic East Village room.
Worthy Picks
#4
Pastasole
7.9
A fast-casual pasta shop built around fresh pasta comfort and an efficient, repeatable order flow. Lasagna is the move when you want maximum payoff per bite—then add one crisp side to keep the meal from going fully heavy-carb.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo (Parmesan wheel style), Arancini
What makes it special: Fresh pasta comfort in a fast, modern format.
7.8
A cozy, wine-friendly Italian room that shines when you treat it as a paced dinner—starter, pasta, then one richer plate to finish. The cooking lands in a classic comfort register, and the vibe is built for lingering rather than rushing through a single main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatballs, Seasonal pasta, Tiramisu
What makes it special: A warm East Village Italian with a strong wine-and-pasta lane.
7.7
A newer-feeling East Village Italian spot that leans casual, with comfort-driven pastas and an easy, friendly service style. Their lasagna shows up as a crowd-pleasing order—best when you keep the rest of the table simple so it stays the headline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna (rotating styles, including mushroom/white-sauce versions), Agnoloti di Short Rib, Calamari Fritti with lemon-chive aioli
What makes it special: Casual pasta comfort with a modern, friendly neighborhood feel.