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 Bryant Park: Aperitivo Is a Lifestyle Here
Somewhere between the office towers and the park lawn, Milan’s golden hour found a Midtown outpost. La Pecora Bianca runs the aperitivo playbook properly — spritzes, negronis, bitter Italian amari and an all-day room that slides from morning coffee to after-work hum without ever losing its light touch.
The Concept
The name means “the white sheep” — the cheerful outlier — and the brand has grown into a small New York family of rooms, each different, all built on the same idea: Italian food returned to its roots as local, seasonal, everyday cooking. The Bryant Park location nods to its neighbor, the great Public Library, with a room that feels bright, bookish and easy.
What to Order
Drinks first: a proper spritz, a negroni or something from the amaro shelf, plus the house organic rosé, La Pecora Rosa. Then the pastas, made in-house daily — rigatoni alla vodka is the signature crowd-pleaser, gramigna and tagliatelle bolognese the connoisseur picks. Seasonal vegetable plates and shareable starters keep the table grazing Italian-style.
The Space
Airy and light-handed where Midtown usually goes dark: pale tones, warm brass details, greenery and big windows pulling in the street. The bar is calibrated for the after-work hour, and in fair weather the park is steps away for a post-dinner stroll.
Who It’s For
After-work spritz crews, colleagues graduating a meeting into dinner, park-goers extending the afternoon — and anyone convinced that Italian dining is primarily a mood.
Good to Know
Is there a real aperitivo hour? The bar leans into it — early evening is the room at its best, spritz in hand.
Do I need a reservation? For lunch and after-work prime time, booking helps; off-peak the room breathes easier.
Is it open all day? Yes — the kitchen runs from morning through dinner, rare and useful in this corner of Midtown.
What about gluten-free pasta? Available — the pasta program accommodates it without drama.
Good spot before an evening event? Excellent — flag your timing and service paces to match, with the park and theaters close by.
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…