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Max SoHa

Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
West Harlem, New York
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    The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
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    John B.
    "Try the fettuccine al sugo Toscano is amazing."(2 Tips)
    Sarah F.
    "Wild boat pasta so good!!"(2 Tips)
    Rachel S.
    "The lasagna and spaghetti with lamb are almond my favorites."(2 Tips)
    Oyinkan G.
    "The Linguini pescatore was delicious!!"(5 Tips)
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  • Sarah C.
    Sarah ColvinJanuary 27, 2013
    Fresh and affordable. It gets busy so get there early. Great place to go in summer or winter. Outdoor dining in summer. Cozy inside in the winter. Sizable entrees are great sharing. Cash only!
  • Rachel S.heart icon on user image
    Rachel SheppardDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    All the homemade pasta dishes are fantastic. The lasagna and spaghetti with lamb are almond my favorites. The grilled calamari are also light and delicious. The house wine is a bit expensive but good!
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    AnthonyMay 28, 2015
    pugliese is fantastic and delicious. they make the dishes to your liking. my friends had chicken added to their dishes. lovely cozy space
  • Stella M.heart icon on user image
    Stella MarieJune 8, 2014
    Sit outside and split a bottle of wine. Free bread and dip is incredible. Cash only, but my favorite place in the area!
  • Giuseppe T.heart icon on user image
    Giuseppe TurittoJune 9, 2018
    Everything here is very good. The cooking is Italian Home style, is like go to Nonna (Grandma) house and she cooks for you your favorite dish. The wine selec6 while small is excellent.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupApril 1, 2011
    Casual and welcoming trattoria! Start with the Crostino con Carciofi and then move on to the spectacular Linguini del Pescatore or the Baccala al Forno.
  • Amy B.
    Amy BurkeNovember 10, 2013
    Lasagna was great! Mushroom Ravioli delicious! Front corner by the bar...best seat in the house during wintertime. Nice cozy radiator is there.
  • tomomi C.
    tomomi C.December 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great prices and a hotspot for Columbia students. Rigatoni Alla Siciliana (front) is amazing! Beware of cash only policy.
  • CollegeCandy
    CollegeCandyJanuary 17, 2012
    This great neighborhood Italian restaurant offers simple dishes that focus on the quality of the ingredients. Their menu features freshly made pastas and an Italian-heavy wine list.
  • Paula B.
    Paula BurkeNovember 9, 2013
    The table by the window right at the entrance is a cozy warm corner! Try the risotto with spicy sausage and broccoli rabe. Yum!
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EvansNovember 18, 2014
    Cash only, but one of the best places in the area. Great wine selection as well. Edges out Pisticci on a good day.
  • Randi G.
    Randi GodshawMarch 23, 2014
    Both our pasta dishes were fantastic. Appetizer, wine, and desserts were ehhh. Will most likely return for the pasta. : )
  • Doug S.heart icon on user image
    Doug StrittmatterJune 10, 2015
    Best Italian in the city! Eat the eggplant rigatoni, spaghetti with lamb ragu.
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DellMarch 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Do not miss the homemade fettucini al sugo tuscano, it is the best meatsauce you'll ever have.
  • Michelle C.heart icon on user image
    Michelle ChenApril 13, 2016
    The la pugliese pasta was amazing! Broccoli rabe and spicy Italian sausage perfection!
  • Kyle J.heart icon on user image
    Kyle JohnsonOctober 3, 2015
    So far the eggplant, black linguini, and seafood pasta (forgot the name)
  • Patrick
    PatrickJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Their wine list is amazing and quite reasonable. This is an excellent spot for dinner and wine with a loved one or some friends.
  • D F.heart icon on user image
    D FSeptember 28, 2015
    Raviolis are to die for. Check their house wine and do leave place for cheesecake
  • Charlie K.
    Charlie KubalMarch 23, 2013
    best nice dinner spot around Columbia, but cash only.
  • Gabriel M.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel M.August 29, 2016
    Affordable, good service and good food. Day specials are cash only.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsSeptember 18, 2013
    Cozy Italian spot that serves refined but casual food.
  • Christopher K.
    Christopher KohOctober 13, 2013
    Reliable SoHa joint with good affordable pasta. All the pastas are good
  • Aili W.
    Aili WeeksDecember 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Recommended dishes - gnocchi, risotto, caprese! The mozzarella is soo good. Cash only!
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BurkeDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the fettuccine al sugo Toscano is amazing. You won't regret it.
  • May K.heart icon on user image
    May KFebruary 25, 2020
    The spinach mushroom parpadelle is ourlt of this world
  • Nikki M M.
    Nikki M MascaliJanuary 8, 2013
    The food is *always* amazing and you can't beat the wine special!
  • D F.heart icon on user image
    D FSeptember 28, 2015
    Best American version of Italian food
  • Oyinkan G.heart icon on user image
    Oyinkan GApril 22, 2015
    The Linguini pescatore was delicious!!
  • Alex R.
    Alex RobertsonJune 8, 2017
    good simple fettuccine dish
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardOctober 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is simply the best lasagna I've ever had.
  • Diana M.heart icon on user image
    Diana MulladzhanovaAugust 3, 2015
    everything!
  • Ryan W.heart icon on user image
    Ryan WarrenderDecember 24, 2012
    Cash only... Get the cheesecake it's dat next level grub.
  • Meghan S.
    Meghan StevensonNovember 6, 2011
    Amazing place. Great service. Must have for uptown folk
  • Adu G.heart icon on user image
    Adu GAugust 5, 2015
    So gooooood. Cash only!
  • Gabrielleheart icon on user image
    GabrielleDecember 9, 2014
    Delicious crostini :)
  • Anna L.heart icon on user image
    Anna LibeyApril 4, 2014
    Cash only, slow service, great handmade pasta.
  • Niaheart icon on user image
    NiaSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Make sure you have CASH ONLY!
  • Jeffrey K.
    Jeffrey KaoMay 4, 2013
    Good food. Cash only
  • Courtneyheart icon on user image
    CourtneyJanuary 6, 2011
    Black Linguini! Bring cash and prepare to got cozy with your neighbors.
  • Vivek T.heart icon on user image
    Vivek ThadaniOctober 11, 2015
    Pasta, vibe
  • Nikhil M.
    Nikhil MhatreDecember 25, 2011
    Their chicken pollo Marsala is delicious
  • Liz R.
    Liz RodanFebruary 1, 2010
    Try the mozzarella eggplant rigatoni. Bring cash though- this adorable place is cash only. Read more
  • Julie A.
    Julie AvraJune 10, 2017
    Twenty dollar wine bottle specials
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardDecember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    It's hard to believe just how good the lasagna is here!
  • Julia K.heart icon on user image
    Julia KimNovember 30, 2018
    Good vongole
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DellJuly 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    LOVED the homemade meat sause!
  • Jeremy C.
    Jeremy CookeJuly 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    So good Marcus Samuelsson eats here!
  • Freka S.
    Freka SexyJuly 11, 2012
    Uhhhh this place was weird for me. Staff was unattentive and the food wasn't that good. I had some weird salad and I drained it in parm cheese to get a taste lol
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    CourtneyMarch 6, 2015
    Black linguini
  • Chris P.
    Chris PadillaMay 20, 2012
    Have the lasagna!
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