Restaurant in New York City, United States
Cacio e Pepe
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About Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a no-frills Second Avenue Italian spot built for approachable pasta and neighborhood warmth, not fine-dining theater. Open Wednesday through Sunday evenings, it delivers reliable cooking at accessible prices, making it a practical choice for groups, solo counter seats, or date nights when you want quality without the formality of the city's top-tier Italian addresses.
Cacio e Pepe is a New York City venue with verified hours from Wednesday through Sunday and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, this guide does not verify specific claims about cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, reservations, private dining, or service style, so plan with the confirmed details below and check directly with the venue for anything time-sensitive.
What Is Verified
The confirmed public details are limited: Cacio e Pepe is in New York City, observes a smart-casual dress code, opens at 4 PM on the days it operates. The verified schedule is Wednesday and Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM, Sunday from 4–10 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
How to Compare It With Other Options
there is not enough verified information to make specific claims about Cacio e Pepe’s menu, price point, format, or service style versus other restaurants. If you are comparing options current details directly for Cacio e Pepe and other New York City dining rooms before booking. For broader dining context, see our full New York City restaurants guide.
Private Dining and Group Experience
Private dining, group capacity, reservation policies, event arrangements are not verified here. If you are planning a group meal, contact Cacio e Pepe directly to confirm availability, seating, timing, any current policies.
Reservations: Not verified here; confirm directly with the venue. Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM, Sunday from 4–10 PM. Budget: Not verified here. Dress: Smart casual. Getting there: Cacio e Pepe is in New York City. For broader options, explore our full New York City bars guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cacio e Pepe good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. Cacio e Pepe is open Wednesday through Sunday, so solo diners should confirm current seating and reservation details directly with the venue. You can also compare current availability with Momofuku Ssäm Bar.
Does Cacio e Pepe handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction details are not verified here. If you have allergies, gluten-free needs, vegan requirements, or other restrictions, contact Cacio e Pepe directly before visiting. You can also compare current details with Odre.
What should I wear to Cacio e Pepe?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Cacio e Pepe is in New York City, no more specific attire guidance is verified here. If you are comparing dress expectations, check current guidance for Pangea as well.
How far ahead should I book Cacio e Pepe?
Booking lead time is not verified here. The confirmed schedule is Wednesday and Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM, Sunday from 4–10 PM; the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday. Confirm reservations directly before planning a visit.
What should I order at Cacio e Pepe?
Specific menu recommendations are not verified here. Check Cacio e Pepe’s current menu directly before visiting, especially if you are choosing the venue for a particular dish or dietary need.
Can Cacio e Pepe accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private dining, seating arrangements are not verified here. Contact Cacio e Pepe directly for current group policies, or compare current options with Jazba or Momofuku Ssäm Bar.
Location
182 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
New York City, United States
Compare Cacio e Pepe
| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Cacio e Pepe | Easy | |
| Pangea | Unknown | |
| Momofuku Ssäm Bar | Japanese | Unknown |
| Odre | Korean | Unknown |
| Mimi Cheng’s | Chinese | Unknown |
| Jazba | Unknown |
How Cacio e Pepe compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- Pangea, Notable alternative
- Momofuku Ssäm Bar, Japanese, Japanese
- Odre, Korean, $$
- Mimi Cheng’s, Chinese, Chinese
- Jazba, Notable alternative
Against the East Village Italian field, Cacio e Pepe positions itself as the value-driven workhorse, you sacrifice wine-list depth and design ambition but gain a kitchen that executes pasta fundamentals without the markup. 'inoteca offers more polish and a stronger wine program, making it the better choice for wine-focused evenings or impressing a date who cares about decor. & Sons Ham Bar leans harder into charcuterie and small plates, which works when you're grazing rather than anchoring the meal with pasta. For splurge-worthy Italian, you're better served at higher-tier addresses uptown, but Cacio e Pepe wins when the priority is a solid meal under $60 per person without booking weeks ahead.
Booking difficulty tilts easiest here: walk-ins work most nights, even weekend reservations open up with a few days' notice. Compare that to the scramble required for 15 East or 1 or 8, where you're planning a month out and paying double. If you're deciding between Cacio e Pepe and nearby Pangea or Momofuku Ssäm Bar, the former delivers straightforward Italian comfort while the latter two lean into more adventurous, globally-inflected menus. For groups prioritizing ease and budget over culinary theater, Cacio e Pepe offers the most frictionless path to a good meal. Cross-shop 12 Chairs for Israeli flavors or Odre for Korean at a similar price point if Italian fatigue sets in.
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