Nonna Dora's

Walk into Nonna Dora’s Tribeca location and you might catch the namesake grandmother herself working dough behind the glass-walled kitchen near the entrance. This second outpost of the beloved Kips Bay original caters perfectly to its neighborhood—stroller-friendly (folding only, please) yet sophisticated enough for after-work cocktails or a multi-generational celebration.

The pasta here is the undeniable star. Every shape and strand gets crafted in-house, from the saffron-kissed malloreddus to delicate orecchiette that might have been shaped by Nonna Dora moments before you arrived. The menu leans into variety with options ranging from vegetarian gnudi blanketed in stracciatella to the boldly briny cappellini neri loaded with uni and bottarga. Prices hover above the $30 mark per dish, but the quality of these supple, chewy noodles justifies every dollar.

The atmosphere shifts throughout the evening—early crowds gather at the bar for Negroni variations and quick pasta fixes, while later hours bring families tackling the tasting menus together. Speaking of which, the three-course pasta tastings offer an excellent way to sample the kitchen’s range, whether you’re flying solo or sharing with the table.

This is the kind of place that works for nearly any occasion. Bring the parents, bring the kids, or simply park yourself at the bar with a well-made cocktail and watch the pasta masters at work. It’s uncomplicated Italian dining done with genuine care and serious skill.