Spotlight: The Best Options for Handmade Pasta in Ulster County
While there are plenty of Italian restaurants across the Hudson Valley, there are a select few that go the extra mile when it comes to making their dishes.
The newest season of Netflix's popular documentary series Chef's Table focusses on the one food that brings the whole world together: pasta. Watching just one minute of the show makes you want to immediately find a bowl of your own... but who's doing it the best in Ulster County?
The Best Handmade Pasta in Ulster County, NY
"I am looking for a local Italian restaurant that makes their own pasta, any suggestions?". The question in a local Facebook group immediately set the comment section on fire, with pasta lovers from across the Hudson Valley all lending their favorite choice. Several in particular, however, rose above the rest.
#3 For Handmade Pasta: Annarella Ristorante in Saugerties, NY
Annarella came highly recommended from several different sources. Specializing in Tuscan cuisine, Annarella's offers dishes ranging from specialty seafood to Italian classics. While not all of their pasta dishes are handmade, their tonnarelli con aragosta (thin pasta with lobster) is made in-house.
#2 For Handmade Pasta: Lombardi's in Gardiner, NY
Lombardi's in Gardiner, NY has been serving Ulster County diners for a half century, and prides themselves on handmade pasta for every dish, ranging from ravioli and manicotti to fettuccini and spaghetti. Patrons are big fans of their homemade bread, too.
#1 For Handmade Pasta: Downtown Cafe in Kingston, NY
Far and away, the most-recommended destination for handmade pasta was the Downtown Cafe in Kingston, NY ("if they aren’t suggesting Graziano’s Downtown Café in Kingston, they really don’t have your best interest at heart", offered one comment). The restaurant is located at 91 Broadway in Kingston, NY.
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