Recognition
What has been written about Arco Cafe, and the recognition our guests and neighbors have given us, since we opened in 2014.
From Our Guests
October 2026
In October 2026, Yelp published its first Top 100 Pasta Places in the United States, built from its community’s reviews. Arco Cafe is number 39, and the only Upper West Side restaurant on the list. The ranking measures what guests wrote, which makes it theirs as much as ours.
Read the list on Yelp (opens in a new tab)2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2025 · 2026
Neighborhood Faves are chosen by neighbors on Nextdoor. Arco Cafe was named a Neighborhood Fave in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.
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West Side Rag
Upper West Side Restaurant Named Among 100 Best Pasta Spots in the United States (opens in a new tab)October 12, 2026
Dining and Cooking
This NJ Pasta Shop Was Just Named No. 1 in America and 3 More Made the Top 100 (opens in a new tab)October 8, 2026
Food & Wine
These Are the Best Pasta Places in America, According to a New Report (opens in a new tab)October 6, 2026
Yelp
Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026, According to Yelp Reviewers (opens in a new tab)October 2026
Parade
Yelp Just Dropped Its First-Ever Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S. (opens in a new tab)October 2026
Chowhound
20 Best Italian Restaurants In New York City (opens in a new tab)October 28, 2024
Yelp and Nextdoor are trademarks of their respective owners. They are named here to describe the recognition, not to suggest an endorsement.
Media
Arco Cafe. A Sardinian Story.