Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Market$$$$
Chelsea, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Serious EatsApril 30, 2013Though the lofty space makes for a relaxing lunch spot, those with less time on their hands should try their take-away. You can get a great (and huge) serving of pasta for $8, $10, or $12.
A welcome addition to the Market! Some of the best pasta I've had. Make sure to ask for bread if you're getting takeout (especially if you get the carbonara). Then go sign up for a gym membership.
Daniel MicherDecember 11, 2012The food is delicious but the best part of the experience was meeting Paolo. As a previous tip said he is the man! Excellent service and a person who really enjoy the job and knows what to recommend!
Iraihana LeonardiJune 22, 2015I'm a fan of the masses of Giovanni Rana, could not let go of the restaurant inside the Chelsea Market! Light and very tasty pasta, my favorite is the prosciutto with cheese grana padano.
Haroldo Fiuza JúniorOctober 7, 2013I ordered the Fettuccini Bolognese and seriously, it was the best that I ever had! My wife had the Lobster Raviolli and she just loved it! I would definitly recomend this place at the Chelsea Market!
Harumi UOctober 20, 2014As you walk in you are greeted by great smell and rainbow of fresh pasta. As you proceed, interesting interior is displayed. And during weekdays, free samplings right outside the entrance!
Buy the fresh pasta in the back if you have time to cook it at home in the next few days, it's surprisingly affordable.. Bring a friend from Google to use their discount for an even better deal :)
GillianJune 22, 2016The asparagus pasta with robiolina sauce was some of the best pasta I have ever had. Great atmosphere, a little slow on service if it's busy but they keep the wine coming.
Amanda WilliamsMarch 28, 2015Great pasta! Can get tasty take away meals from $10 else their dining space is very nice and I really enjoyed the lobster pasta and the spinach & ricotta pasta.
Melissa MonsalveJanuary 7, 2016The food was absolutely delicious. The service wasn't too great (however I was there on a busy Christmas Day ), but even so the waiter was friendly and had excellent wine pairing skills.
refinery29August 3, 2014This Chelsea eatery makes its pasta fresh in-house to al dente perfection. Try the lobster ravioli or the spinach and mascarpone ravioli for a truly satiating meal. Read more
Paula BuzzoDecember 17, 2017The ambience is so pretty and the attendance is excellent . Try their Squid Ink Linguine with crab, is delicious.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 31, 2013This Chelsea Market pasta shop has some of the best pumpkin ravioli we've ever tasted. Every time we come here, we always stock up on it!- JessicaAugust 6, 2015I liked their beet ravioli with pistachio. Though the service was a bit on the slow side, the food was good and that's what matters the most in my books.
Eat here, take out or take home and cook, all pasta here is fresh made daily and delicious, especially the squid ink varieties. My favourite pasta place in New York!
LindsayNovember 10, 2012Worth multiple visits! Recommend romanescu & bread crumb stuffed romaine hearts, Cappaletti al Proscuitto, and dry-aged steak to share. Decorated exquisitely-no detail spared. Perfect for Chelsea Mkt.
Luca DLNovember 1, 2012Try Giovanni's fresh pasta for a taste of Italian all-star food team: Tuscan chef Francesco Berardinelli and Michelin two-star chef Giancarlo Perbellini from the city of Romeo & Juliet, Verona
Erin DaileySeptember 12, 2013Lovely, attentive bartenders and fantastic food. There's nothing to NOT recommend this place. Delicious antipasti, great reasonable wine list and fresh pasta. Fantastico!
514eatsDecember 12, 2014All the pastas are great. Kids will love it. Great way to end a shopping expedition in the Meatpacking District.
Diana ShvartsbergMarch 17, 2013A glass of wine & a charcuterie plate was enough to fill the appetites of 2 girls. The atmosphere was very relaxed & the service on point, I'd come back here if I was in the area.- Daily freshly made pasta in every colour of the rainbow. Eat here or buy your own and make at home. Can't go wrong with the squid ink varieties.
Jordi LlobetAugust 3, 2017Amazing 4 cheese raviolis. Good choice to take away for lunch. Long queue but they go quite fast.
JPJuly 28, 2015The food here is great, lots of pasta options and they give free focaccia. Still a bit pricey but a plus meal either way
Ingrid OliveiraSeptember 21, 2016Food is delicious but portions are more on the smaller side. It can get expensive very quickly, with wine glasses at $15.
Jonathan SuryOctober 29, 2013Chocolate rav is unique but more fried than good- total gutbuster not worth the calories. Mushroom rav is killer & spinach mascarpone is delicate but the parmaggiano basket packs a punch.
M TSeptember 14, 2013Tiramisu is creamy delicious. The lobster pasta, basil pasta and scallops are all yummy. Wine is crazy expensive. Pricey place in general.
Trae FDecember 20, 2015Obviously the pasta. The pork sausage ravioli with rapini is great. So are the prosciutto and Parmesan fritters.
The fried eggplant ravioli (on the To-Go menu) is fabulous! However, if you don't like super salty food, let the prep person know as soon as they come out of the deep fryer.
David BJanuary 12, 2013Pastas, roast chicken, salad, and polenta fries were all lovely, but there was no magic in these dishes. The cassata dessert was also underwhelming. Head over to eataly instead for the best pasta.
Claudia ColonnaOctober 18, 2015Espresso short rib pasta incredible! Wish w/o porcini but still amazing and seriously al dente
M23April 23, 2015Really good food! Lived up to my expectations. Even dessert was phenomenal!!! Definitely visit:)
Chee Wai WongNovember 25, 2017Very popular place with a wide range of pasta options. Loved the truffle mushroom ravioli. Fettuccine bolognese was ok. The rest were average though.
Katharina BergMarch 16, 2014Excellent - great taste, nice surroundings and friendly staff. Price is cool as well and quality is in top
Jeff MelnykJanuary 7, 2015The pasta really is delicious. As was the bread! I tried the bolognese and it was great.
Lindsey KimJanuary 28, 2015Get the ribolita followed by the goat cheese ravioli with celery and walnuts!
Guido GennariDecember 25, 2013Order charcuterie, Spinach ravioli (in parmesan basket) and chocolate ravioli for dessert.
Rasmus MahlerNovember 29, 2013Simply amazing; great service, authentic atmosphere, and the best Thanksgiving meal to date! We'll be back!
Sonia 💋December 12, 2014Freshly made pasta, food is good here and the staff are very nice. It's a chill vibe/space
Malcolm ChangJuly 14, 2017Fresh pasta cooked perfectly al dente. The squid ink linguine is very good.- Serious EatsFebruary 21, 2013A restaurant and pasta shop--this is where you should buy your pasta in Chelsea.
For dessert, you can't go wrong with the chocolate ravioli fritti, tiramisu, straciatella or milefoglie
Peter IkladiousNovember 24, 2013Super Fast service and amazing fresh pasta. The seafood ravioli and four cheese ravioli were exquisite
AntipologirlMay 17, 2016I got the truffle pasta which was really really good. And the spinach ravioli. Yum!
Everaldo Alves JrSeptember 17, 2014The juices are fresh, the food is exquisite and the coffee is genuine. A must visit.
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Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
75 9th Ave, Chelsea Market (at W 15th St)
New York, NY 10011
United States
New York, NY 10011
United States
(212) 370-0975
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