Where To Find a Great Lasagna In NYC
The Cheesiest, Sauciest Layers in the city
When it’s freezing cold, there is truly nothing better than a cozy, comforting, hearty meal. And nothing screams comfort quite like a cheesy serving of lasagna. So, we’ve rounded our favorite lasagna dishes in NYC, ideal for when you’re looking for some serious comfort food.
Mark’s Off Madison
The Lasagna Della Nonna from Mark’s Off Madison is five-layers of rich, slow-simmered bolognese, creamy béchamel, parmesan and perfect al dente pasta. Baked until golden brown and bubbling, each bite is perfectly balanced. It’s a must-order for anyone craving a classic, no-frills yet impeccably executed lasagna in NYC.
LaRina Pastificio & Vino
This Italian gem in Forte Green makes one of our favorite lasagnas in the city. Chef Silvia Barban’s Lasagne verdi della nonna Rina, served on Saturday & Sunday only, is made with handmade fresh spinach pasta, besciamella, ragù and Parmigiano Reggiano. The layers are tender and the ragù is rich & flavorful—its a classic done right.
Monterey
Monterey’s lasagna screams luxury. It is an umami flavor bomb with a porcini mushroom filling, taleggio fonduta, finished with a heaping portion of freshly shaved black truffle. Oh, and it’s 18 layers of rich deliciousness.
Don Angie
The signature pinwheel shape of Don Angie’s lasagna is just the beginning of why it’s worth the $64 price tag. The amount of love that goes into this dish is truly magical – from the Italian sausage bolognese, to the homemade whipped robiolina topping. After one bite you’ll see this is not just a lasagna, it truly is an experience.
Bowery Meat Company
You may not think of lasagna when you hear Bowery Meat Company, but in this case, there is no better side dish to a steak than duck lasagna. It needs to be on your table. Similar to Don Angie, it’s meant for sharing, this one for up to six people. It’s served in a cast iron skillet, allowing for a crispy crust. The caciocavallo and parmesan cheeses ooze from the center as it’s portioned table side, complimenting the juicy duck filling perfectly.
I Sodi
There’s a reason it’s impossible to get a reservation at I Sodi. And it’s because their lasagna is just THAT good. Here, you can choose between sugo – meat sauce or carciofi – artichoke, both of which are 25 layers strong. If you’re lucky, you might be there on a night when they have their special cacio e pepe lasagna which is our favorite of them all.
La Lanterna Di Vittorio
Why have one lasagna, when you can have four or eight? That’s written on the menu for good reason – La Lanterna Di Vittorio offers lasagna flights, so you can trust us when we say that this place is not messing around. They have two options, one with meat and fish fillings, and the other vegetarian, all served in cute little ramekins. Our favorites are the bolognese, funghi, pesto, and shrimp with red pepper and artichoke. Bring a big group and order both!
Kimika
This dish is the prime example of how Kimika successfully fuses together Italian and Japanese cuisine. Yes, there’s sweet Italian sausage, provolone cheese and a red sauce, but instead of pasta they use rice cakes, rendering a magical combination of crispy and chewy. The sauce is made with spicy kimchi cabbage and scallions, and the melted cheese on top ties it all together.
Rubirosa
Rubirosa’s lasagna is overlooked by most tables, but the ones that order it know it’s the best pasta on the menu. It’s a hefty portion for two, served in a traditional casserole dish, filled with their classic tomato sauce, stuffed with both sausage and meatballs, and finally, all topped with the perfect amount of melted mozzarella cheese.
Supper
The lasagna at Supper is so special that it is just that, only a special, served on Wednesdays. It’s like everything else Frank Prisinzano cooks – simple, classic, and delicious. It’s overflowing with a rich Bolognese sauce, and mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Make sure to get extra bread to sop up the excess sauce.
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