Ресторан · New York · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 7743 reviews · $$$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:08:18
Address: 20 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
La Pecora Bianca: The White Sheep of Bryant Park
Every neighborhood needs one room that always works — breakfast meeting, ladies’ lunch, early date, post-shopping restorative. Beside Bryant Park, that room belongs to the white sheep: an all-day Italian charmer where house-made pasta and a glass of pink wine solve most of Midtown’s problems.
The Concept
La Pecora Bianca — “the white sheep” — takes Italian food back to its roots: local, seasonal, unfussy, social. What began as one restaurant has grown into a beloved New York collection, and the Bryant Park outpost borrows a little calm from its neighbor, the Public Library, serving morning through night beneath high windows.
What to Order
Pasta is made in-house every day: the rigatoni alla vodka has a citywide fan club, while gramigna and tagliatelle bolognese reward the second visit. Seasonal salads and vegetable-forward starters keep lunch light; the aperitivo list — spritzes, negronis, Italian amari and the house organic rosé La Pecora Rosa — turns any afternoon into an occasion.
The Space
Bright, feminine and effortlessly photogenic: creamy tones, brass glints, tumbling greenery and daylight that makes the room glow. It is Midtown’s antidote to dark-wood dining — polished without stiffness, lively without noise.
Who It’s For
Girlfriends’ lunches, gallery-and-park afternoons, gentle first dates, solo pasta therapy at the bar — and visitors who want stylish Italian minutes from the park lawn.
Good to Know
Is it good for lunch meetings? One of the area’s best — quick, graceful service and a menu that reads easy for any table.
Can I come for just a drink? Absolutely — the bar treats aperitivo as a proper ritual, no dinner commitment required.
Are there gluten-free or vegetarian options? Plenty of both, including gluten-free pasta — the kitchen adapts graciously.
When is it quietest? Mid-afternoon, between the lunch rush and the after-work wave — prime time for a peaceful glass.
Does it suit celebrations? Charming for birthdays and showers on a human scale — bright, pretty and easy to love.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–22:00 |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:08:18
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I've been to La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park several times, and it never disappoints. It's a perfect place, whether you're looking for a romantic date or a fun evening with friends. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the serv…
Delicious and classic italian food! Enjoyed everything here and the ambiance was really nice too! We tried the fried zucchini, caesar salad, and the vodka sauce pasta. I think they were out of the truffle pasta or we wou…
I had a really wonderful experience at La Pecora Bianca Bryant Park. We tried the meatballs, the cauliflower and the vodka rigatoni — everything was incredibly tasty. The staff were very attentive, and the restaurant has…
This was my fourth visit to La Pecora Bianca in Bryant Park, and it's always been a wonderful experience. The team is consistently wonderful, and the service warm and attentive every time. Juan, the general manager, came…
We had a fantastic lunch at La Pecora Bianca. We started with the fried zucchini, which was honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. The zucchini was perfectly crispy, light, and incredibly flavorful. We then shared two…