John Mariani

"Resilient to fads, the menu doesn't change much, though you'll find the whole history of Italian food here, from manicotti to penne alla vodka."

The Daily Meal

"Lobster Fra Diavolo is a classic Italian dish, and one of the finest versions of it, given to you from the landmark New York City restaurant Patsy's."

Florence Fabricant

"Scognamillo's father, Pasquale, came to New York from Naples in 1923 and opened Patsy's in 1944, where lobster fra diavolo is a favorite."

Rachel Wharton

"Patsy’s is where you go for penne alla vodka."

Carly Petrone

"The Spaghetti and Meatballs is simply created with veal meatballs (seasoned with garlic and cheese) and served with tomato basil sauce that’s been simmering all day long. It’s definitely large enough to split but you probably won’t want to after taking a bite of this comforting dish."

Rachel Wharton

"Patsy’s is where you go for three-quarter-pound plates of some of the city’s best spaghetti and meatballs."

Mike Cohen

"Patsy’s attracts a varied clientele who enjoy the restaurant’s remarkable signature dishes, including spicy lobster Fra Diavolo."

Kitty Jay

"Cracking lobster shells while dealing with hands covered in sauce makes it a meal that certainly requires a bib. Yet this decadent dish has long enjoyed popularity on the menus of Italian-American restaurants like the original Patsy's in Manhattan, a favorite spot of many celebs."

Jay Walman

"Patsy’s, of course, serves some of the finest in the city including Penne Alla Vodka."

Nicole Garner Meeker

"9 Restaurants That Roll Out Meatballs Worth Traveling For: Patsy's Italian Restaurant - As for Patsy’s plates, its veal meatballs and spaghetti are the most popular signature item, which have been made from the same recipe for three generations of Patsy’s family chefs."