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Pastai

Chelsea · Italian

186 9th Avenue, New York, NY, 10011Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★485 reviews

Ricotta-pistachio bruschetta, pasta, and weekend Blackbird check-ins stand out at this Italian spot.

Pastai is a $$ Italian restaurant in Chelsea, New York. It has logged 2,586 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 10:00 PM
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The experience

This petite Italian restaurant showcasing creative pasta dishes also offers beer, wine & cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Why go

Pastai is a $$ Italian pasta spot with a 4.3 Google rating across 491 reviews. Highlighted reviews praise the service, flavorful dishes, and a few highly specific openers. Reviewers call out the bruschetta repeatedly, especially the version with house-made ricotta, crushed pistachios, and spicy honey.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Fast facts

  • Pastai has 2,586 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google lists Pastai at 4.3 stars from 491 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the bruschetta, especially with ricotta, pistachios, and spicy honey.
  • Espresso martinis, arancini, carbonara, and seafood tortellini all get specific review shoutouts.
editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Pastai has logged 2,586 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday leading the week.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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Flynet check ins

2,586

Neighborhood

Chelsea

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 20 Chelsea spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.5× the Chelsea median

Chelsea percentile

Top 30% in Chelsea

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 20 Chelsea spots.

Last 30 days

120 check ins

−37% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 13Oct 12

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

Mondaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Pastai

The experience

This petite Italian restaurant showcasing creative pasta dishes also offers beer, wine & cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Review signal

4.3

485 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Guide

Inside Pastai

The experience

This petite Italian restaurant showcasing creative pasta dishes also offers beer, wine & cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Why go

Pastai is a $$ Italian pasta spot with a 4.3 Google rating across 491 reviews. Highlighted reviews praise the service, flavorful dishes, and a few highly specific openers. Reviewers call out the bruschetta repeatedly, especially the version with house-made ricotta, crushed pistachios, and spicy honey.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Review signal

4.3

485 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 27d ago

Fast facts

  • Pastai has 2,586 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google lists Pastai at 4.3 stars from 491 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the bruschetta, especially with ricotta, pistachios, and spicy honey.
  • Espresso martinis, arancini, carbonara, and seafood tortellini all get specific review shoutouts.
editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

Pastai has logged 2,586 Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday leading the week.

editorial/ updated 27d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Pastai?

Pastai has logged 2,586 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Pastai busiest?

Pastai is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Pastai serve?

Pastai serves Italian and Pasta cuisine.

How expensive is Pastai?

Pastai is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Pastai?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Pastai in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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