Despite culinary trends that come and go, one form of carbs never goes out of style: pasta. New York City boasts thriving Italian communities in every borough from Little Italy in Manhattan to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, resulting in a bevy of notable pasta restaurants.

Un-fussy eatery Emilio’s Ballato draws locals, old-school Italians and celebrities, alike, while Carbone has gained notoriety in recent years for its theatrical dishes and exorbitant prices. From Andrew Carmellini’s Bar Primi to neighborhood joint Spaghetti Incident to relative newcomer, Lilia, read on for the best pasta restaurants in New York City.