This place was decent! The service was really good and helpful. I liked the idea of going up to a counter to choose what I wanted to order, pay and then take a seat, very casual. I met up with my friends right before heading to a concert and it hit the spot. The portions are hefty and their salads are very well balanced in flavor. My pasta was ok, I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to my pasta, it was edible but I felt like it lacked some flavor and depth but, again, it's a casual spot. It's good enough to try it at least once. The line will be long, but it moves quickly. They only have 1 bathroom which is right next to the kitchen which was annoying because if there was a line, you were kinda in the midst of all the chaos of food being ran to tables, people ordering food, grabbing utensils, scouting where to sit etc.

Ma gawd... so shocked to find a deal on good pasta the best quality and best price for an Italian dish. They let me sit in the back outside w my pup the waitress brought him water (thank you!) Truly mouthwatering. I can't wait to go back. Don't forget to check chefs specials! And the side dish could have been enough as a small lunch but I was having breakfast and lunch that day at once.

It's not often that a fast casual joint replaces the dining experience of a sit-down-service restaurant, but Forma Pasta Factory has the benefits of both!! All the staff are very friendly and helpful. I first ordered my dish at the register, and they acknowledged that several of us were dining together/ at the same table although we paid separately, so they put our orders all under the same #. We found space to seat 6 of us in the outdoor patio, which is covered which keeps it pretty cool. Service brought out complimentary bread and our appetizers very shortly after we sat down, and ultimately brought out all our pasta dishes. The staff was receptive and friendly when we asked if we could have another serving of bread! The arancini was served hot and fresh, and had a fun and yummy dipping sauce. I wasn't a huge fan of the pipette ragu, which is what my boyfriend ordered. It was creamy but the pork sausage had a strong taste. I ordered the fettucine funghi which was delicious! The extra sauce in my plate was a perfect pairing with the bread. I highly recommend! There's a water refill station and even plastic containers if you want to pack your leftover pasta. I also appreciated how all the staff said goodbye and thank you to us as left! I'd definitely return and recommend FPF to others!

NYC would be better off with many more restaurants like Forma - places with delicious food and pleasant ambience, but that are also unpretentious and affordable. Fortunately, Forma Pasta has that unique combination of qualities, making it the perfect option for high-quality, casual dining. I came for a date night on a Friday evening. It was busy, but we were able to find a table for two in the back patio. The backyard area is one of the best uses of back patio space I've seen. It's intimate without feeling claustrophobic, and the foliage and high ceiling convince you that you're sitting somewhere pristine and peaceful rather than mere feet away from Fulton Street. The mafaldine scampi I ordered was delicious, with wide, ridged noodles that were perfect for catching the sauce. My girlfriend's fettuccine funghi was also excellent. We both added a glass of white wine, bringing the pre-tax and tip total to only $19 each. I'm confident that Forma will become one of my go-tos for date nights, dinner with family visiting the city, or just casual get-togethers with friends.

I loved this place and I have been wanting to try it for some time. We went on a Friday night after a movie. There was a line and we did wait a bit to place our order. It did take us a while to get our food but I think that was our waitress. Everyone was late got their food but we did not. The pasta was really good and a lot of people ordered two dishes but I think it my one dish was sufficient. I ordered the shrimp pasta and it was delicious. They also give your complimentary bread. They have an outdoor which is beautiful. We ordered the special which was a glass of wine and the pasta. I think this deal was great, I got the rose Prosecco. The outdoor seating is enclosed and there is enough space for small or large groups. I would definitely recommend this place and I will be back.

My biggest regret is visiting New York so many times in my life and not knowing about Forma until now!! More likely than not, it will be booked and busy when you visit (as it should be). You wait in line to order and then grab a spot and the food will be brought right up to your table. The worker at the register was sooo friendly and energetic and was very informative about the different dish options. The food was nicely portioned and tasted like a warm hug. Delicious, packed with flavor, pasta cooked to perfection, and was so home-y. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the pasta dishes here. I can't wait to be back!

Forma is one of my favorite pasta places! You order at the counter and then find your own seat. They will give you cups for water which you fill up by yourself. Someone will bring your food to the table, but you have to return the dishes by yourself. There were a few tables inside, and a large outdoor space in the back. I really like the lunch special which comes with a salad, bread, and your pasta of choice. I have been multiple times and always get the mafaldine scampi. The mafaldine has a great al dente texture and they always give a generous portion of shrimp. The gem salad is light and refreshing. For the price, quantity, and quality I will always be willing to return to Forma!

Had a lunch date with my son today. Always enjoy dining here, when I'm in the neighborhood. I had the kale Caesar salad and seared salmon again. This time around I felt the dish was drowned in dressing (pretty oily). My son had the special, friday | orecchiette lamb sausage ragu, sun-dried cherry tomatoes, broccolini, pecorino romano. He really enjoyed it, I tried some it was very flavorful. He also had a side kale salad which he liked. We both tried the fresh lemonade (it was a hit) loved it, not overly sweet. I enjoyed the fact it had a lemon, lime wedge and some fresh mint. As already service is great and extremely clean environment. Will always return

After schlepping to Fort Green on weekend service to play with an adorable corgi all afternoon, we decided to make our journey worth it by braving the crowds and having dinner here. We took a risk and ordered our food to stay, and for several dicey minutes, it looked like we'd have to enjoy our pastas on the cold, dirty floor because all tables were PACKED. But then we found an empty bench by the patio entrance, and then, even luckier, a couple left and we were able to snag their table. So the moral of the story, kids, is: just be patient and a spot will open up for you. Unless you're with 10 other people, in which case you're sh*t out of luck. Anyway, I rarely rave about pastas these days, but I'm going to rave about Forma's: - The Pappardelle Bolognese, as basic and common as it is, was easily one of the best I've ever had (including in Italy). For such an ubiquitous dish, restaurants rarely find the perfect balance of sweet, umami tomatoes and hearty meaty flavor. The sauces tend to skew too far on one side or the other. But Forma's was the perfect marriage, an astonishing harmony that made my mouth sing like a gospel solo. The thick slabs of al dente pappardelle were just cherry. - The Mafaldine Scampi is all of what makes Italian food delicious wrapped up in one dish. Mix it well, and you'll be rewarded with bright flavors of garlic, lemon zest and sea brine in every bite. The only bad thing about this dish is that it ends (eventually). - Also: Complimentary warm, flavorful, freshly baked, rosemary bread comes with every order. The portions are generous too and perfect for sopping up sauce. And we can talk about the prices? My jaw dropped when our bill came out to $30. That's practically free by Manhattan standards! How are these guys making money in these inflationary times? Never mind, I don't want to speculate because they're clearly doing something right and we the customers are benefiting. Will return to gorge on remaining pastas.

We came on a Friday evening and it was quite busy, line moves relatively fast but dishes came out on the slower side. We were all impressed by the pasta texture and flavors, definitely worth a visit especially at this price point! 5/5 Malfadine Scampi - if i had to get one pasta dish again, it would be this! The crevices in this pasta shape really allows the white wine sauce to coat the noodles, the lemon brings a lot of freshness, breadcrumbs added good texture, and ends with a hint of spice from the chili. The shrimp was also cooked very well! 4.5/5 Fettuccine Funghi - A great cream sauce with a generous amount of mushrooms with fragrant rosemary and thyme notes. 4.5/5 Spaghetti Pomodoro -- a simple dish with very good execution! The fresh flavor of this dish really comes through. 4/5 Arancini