Cry Baby Pasta

DO NOT SLEEP ON CBP. For all the Italian options you have in the city, this is a can't miss. Fun and relaxing environment; indoor - outdoor seating; cool bar; great food. I was really impressed with their menu. Not only do they have variety, but it's also super creative. Beyond the menu itself, their portions were spot on - which did have me curious given it is easy to over do it on pasta servings. We started with a gorgonzola custard, which is one of those dishes that seems a little intimidating on paper, but...where else would yah get it? So we had to give it a try, and it was well worth it. Super creamy, just a bit of tang, and it was topped with fried pancetta. We also had to try something from their bruschetta menu. All the options look great, but we went with the Buffalo Mozzarella, which was on top of Red Wine Poached Pear. My oh my - every bite was down right delicious. And to no surprise, their pasta was also very good. I really enjoyed the rigatoni, which came with vodka sauce, pancetta, smoked chicken, and cherry peppers. It had just a small spicy bite to it, but still very tolerable. I only wish that we had ordered bread to swap everything up. And hey, I will never over-index on service with having just a one time experience. However, first impressions mean a lot, and we unfortunately just didn't have the greatest that night. I will say, it was break in great weather, so maybe there were busier than expected, but we sat down at 6:30 and did not leave until 8:45 (and we were a part of 3, with no drinks.) They did provide a complimentary meatball appetizer, which we certainly enjoyed, but felt like overall, we would have appreciated more attentiveness. And we get it, things happen, but because of that, it's hard to give it a full 5 stars. Will we go back? Definitely - there is more on the menu I want to try, and I really did like the vibes there. If you get a nice, sunny evening, it's a great place to start with drinks and casually draw yourself into the evening.

Dined once outside a few years ago, and it was lovely. Dined again recently inside with a larger party, and it was nice but also very loud and dark (I sound like a boomer). I had a lot of trouble hearing anyone not directly next to me in our group of 6. The pasta is quite tasty, and they have fun kinds to choose from. The portion sizes look small but are very filling so don't be duped. They also have a very nice variety of interesting drinks as well, which, as a cocktail person, I appreciate. If someone asks to go here again, I would happily oblige.

Cry Baby was a wonderful experience with amazing service and food. I arrived right on time for my reservation (made through Resy) and my friend was already seated. I want to thank the team that was on staff because they helped my friend in a wheelchair get into the restaurant (3 steps) and put at us at a great table to accessibility. Our waitress was very kind and explained the specials and answered my questions. We ordered drinks, I just had a beer. My friend got a cocktail that she liked. For an appetizer we ordered the Buffalo Mozzarella bruschetta. I will be thinking about this piece of toast for a while. Creamy cheese with sweet pears and fresh herbs, ugh to die for. It was so good. The order came with two pieces but you could probably cut them into four if you have a bigger group. For my main I had the mushroom green pasta (sorry can't remember the exact name). I am vegetarian and this pasta was perfect. I thought the portion size was large for a pasta place. This dish was pretty garlicy but I like that. The mushrooms were cooked well. Finally for dessert we got the butterscotch budino. OMG, the butterscotch was so dreamy and smooth. I really loved this dessert as a finisher. It was sweet but not too sweet. On the way out the staff helped my friend get out of the restaurant which really speaks to their star service. I can't wait to come back and will recommend this spot to everyone.

Cute cozy spot in the heart of Queen Village. The kinda place that makes Philly special. A go to place for me.

This is my second time at Cry Baby Pasta!! The service there is on point like always. I loved everything we ordered especially the crispy potatoes! If you're coming with a group of friends then try to order to share~What we ordered:Crispy PotatoesFried Brussel Sprouts Fritto MistoGarlic Butter Bruschetta Creste di GalloTagliatelleRigatoniRemember to make a reservation online!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Cry Baby Pasta while visiting Philly last month. A friend recommended this spot to us and it happened to be within walking distance from our Airbnb. We made a reservation and were greeted by friendly staff. They let us know our table wasn't quite ready yet, but immediately offered to get us a glass of wine while we waited. I was in the mood for something fizzy, so I went with the Lambrusco di Grasparossa and it was delish.We were quickly seated shortly after and I love the the cozy, romantic candlelit vibe of the space. That is my ideal pasta & wine ambiance. They had a specials menu for the evening, but they were out of most of those items by that time. I has stalked their IG earlier that day and was drooling over all their beautiful & creative pasta dishes that appear to change almost daily, so you don't really know what you're gonna be in for each night which can keep things interesting, especially if you're a local. We started with their seasonal peach salad appetizer which had cherries and a bunch of other yummy things that I couldn't tell you were in it, but it was phenomenal. So many unique flavors that just worked so well together!My husband & I each then ordered out pasta dishes. He went for the seafood linguine (crab, peppers, ancho chili butter, bottarga breadcrumb) and I opted for the creste di gallo (mushroom sugo, spirulina, kale, aged balsamic). To be honest, neither one of us were super impressed by our dishes. The linguine really lacked flavor and needed a good amount of salt & pepper to improve it. You could tell that the pasta is super fresh and handmade, but the flavor profile of the creste di gallo just wasn't what I was expecting. The balsamic really overpowered the pasta for me. Maybe we just chose the wrong dishes that night. I would still go back to try their other pasta dishes, and based on what I've seen on their IG because they look incredible. Now, for the dessert... You CANNOT miss their signature butterscotch budino! OMG it's amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. That alone is worth coming back for!

This was my first time driving at Cry Baby Pasta and fortunately I arrived before the dinner rush. Reservations are definitely recommended for weekends. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The food was fresh, seasoned well, flavorful and cooked perfectly. The restaurant had limited seating however they offer indoor and outdoor options. It was average noise level for a restaurant.

The food was delicious and the pasta fresh. I tried my partner's branzino which was also great. Very tasty drinks. Service was efficient and our server polite and courteous. Loved the cozy, initiate atmosphere. Will definitely go again!

We came here pre concert for dinner . The vibe was busy and lively. Nice crowd in the restaurant. The menu is small with only a few options for entrees and pasta, some nice sides, shares and starters. The funny thing I learned the smaller the menu the harder time I have to choose an option. The service was on the slow side we sat for an awkward amount of time before we met the waiter. Once he finally arrived service was better. We started with 2 cocktails reminiscent of an old fashioned called L'adventtura tasted great boozy in small glass with large ice cube. We started with the Italian salad with delicious pepperoni, salami and sharp provolone. This salad had a delicious punchy vinegarette that was spicy. Good fresh start. We opted for the bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella and poached pears. This was underwhelming and desperately needed salt . The bread was on the wet side which was not optimal. We decided for pasta to try the cacio e Pepe and the rigatoni. The cacio was good with larger spaghetti peppered just right with creamy cheesy sauce. The rigatoni was good but not a crowd favorite. The dish was paired with smoked chicken and pancetta which added an unexpected twist. The smoke was definitely pronounced. Overall the pasta was good but the dish didn't have an Italian pasta vibe. It was very specific, probably would not get again. We rounded out the meal with the chocolate cake had fudge layer with chocolate mouse rich and chocolatey but underwhelming as far as dessert goes. All in all nice meal good food not great. Would definitely change up the order next visit. Bill total with gratuity 139.00 all in 2 drinks, 1 dessert and a sampling of the menu.

My friend made a reservation and was already seated when I got there. The restaurant was busy, but not full. Our waitress was lovely. She knew the menu really well and made recommendations based on her own favorites and on the favorites of patrons. The food: this is what I base my reviews heavily on. We got the brussel sprouts - they were good. I enjoyed the flavor and they weren't too crunchy or too mushy. I got the rigatoni. The portion was surprising. I usually have leftovers but ate the whole thing. It's not super small, but smaller than expected. The pasta was cooked al dente, which I appreciate. There was not much sauce at all, the smoked flavor was a little overpowering, and while the chicken itself was good, I felt it did not go with the dish. The pancetta was minimal - I literally remember two crumb sized pieces. My friend ordered the eggplant parmesan, which she liked but mentioned you had to have a bite of all components. I tasted the eggplant and did not think it was seasoned well, though the sauce and cheese were okay. At least the eggplant was cooked well and wasn't too mushy. Finally, the budino stole the show. I actually like the budino a lot! Not too sweet, enough butterscotch to not be too overwhelming. **Sadly, I probably won't come back.