WHERE TO EAT The best Penne alla Vodka in the world (according to food experts)

"This penne pasta tossed with sautéed pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce was my second favorite dish of the day. YUM! The twist on this classic penne vodka - heat. But not too much - there was the perfect level of spiciness, which you do not expect. It is the signature dish of the restaurant, and a must order."

"Next dish I could literally eat every single day of my life? Penne Vodka. OMG. People. This is a dish you could have morning, noon and night. My husband tries to make this at home, but doesn’t come close to this one from La Mela! This is authentic and incredible. I’m telling you, it’s tough to find the right adjectives!"

"I want to fly to NYC right now and have this for dinner. Pasta perfection! Hands down the best vodka sauce I’ve ever eaten."

"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 menu never disappoints, with dishes like penne a la vodka."

"For the main course, try the shrimp a la penne vodka."

"You can indulge in one of their fresh pastas like the Penne Vodka."

"The legendary Penne Vodka from the Big Chill is surely a masterstroke."

"I got to try the Penne alla Vodka, which was superb - just the right amount of cream in the red sauce, so it wasn't at all heavy."

"This has to be one of my favorite dishes that Chianti offers. The pasta is always al dente, the sauce is perfectly creamy and the prosciutto is light yet adds a meaty saltiness that in undeniably good."