Best Spaghetti Bolognese in Manhattan

Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan

Slow-simmered meat sauce clinging to al dente pasta. The ultimate Italian comfort dish.

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#1
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Kimika

40 Kenmare St, New York, NY, 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A Nolita Japanese-Italian restaurant where the bolognese features a deeply savory meat ragù enriched with miso and dashi, tossed with handmade noodles.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
89%
433 reviews analyzed
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#2
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Da Toscano

49 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
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A Minetta Lane Tuscan gem where the bolognese is slow-simmered in the traditional Emilian style — velvety meat sauce clinging to perfectly cooked tagliatelle, with a depth that speaks of hours of patience.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
87%
242 reviews analyzed
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#3
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Marea

240 Central Park S, New York, NY, 10019
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The Central Park South Italian seafood destination serves a bolognese with an unexpectedly luxurious touch — a rich, meaty ragù over fresh pasta that stands alongside the restaurant's celebrated seafood.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
81%
2529 reviews analyzed
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#4
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Carbone

181 Thompson St, New York, NY, 10012
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

At the Thompson Street Italian-American icon, the bolognese is old-school and unapologetic — a hearty, slow-cooked meat sauce over spaghetti that channels the spirit of red-sauce nostalgia.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
79%
2074 reviews analyzed
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#5
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L'Artusi

228 W 10th St, New York, NY, 10014
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

A West 10th Street Italian where the bolognese has a silky, emulsified quality — the slow-cooked ragù coats each strand of pasta with a richness that feels effortless but takes hours to achieve.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
79%
2688 reviews analyzed
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#6
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Via Carota

51 Grove St, New York, NY, 10014
SAVOR'S SUMMARY

The beloved Grove Street Italian serves a bolognese that is rustic and comforting — a well-seasoned meat ragù with a touch of cream, served over perfectly textured pasta in a charming setting.

2026 SAVOR SCORE
78%
1205 reviews analyzed
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#7
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Osteria La Baia

129 W 52nd St, New York, NY, 10019
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A Midtown Italian near Radio City serving a bolognese that is rich, meaty, and satisfying.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
76%
248 reviews analyzed
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#8
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I Sodi

314 Bleecker St, New York, NY, 10014
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The tiny Bleecker Street Italian where the bolognese is rich with slow-cooked veal and pork ragù over fresh tagliatelle.View more →

2026 SAVOR SCORE
75%
655 reviews analyzed
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#RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreKnown For
1KimikaNolita$$$89%A Nolita Japanese-Italian restaurant where the bolognese features a deeply sa...
2Da ToscanoMidtown87%A Minetta Lane Tuscan gem where the bolognese is slow-simmered in the traditi...
3MareaNew York$$$$81%The Central Park South Italian seafood destination serves a bolognese with an...
4CarboneNew York$$$$79%At the Thompson Street Italian-American icon, the bolognese is old-school and...
5L'ArtusiNew York$$$79%A West 10th Street Italian where the bolognese has a silky, emulsified qualit...
6Via CarotaNew York$$$78%The beloved Grove Street Italian serves a bolognese that is rustic and comfor...
7Osteria La BaiaNew York76%A Midtown Italian near Radio City serving a bolognese that is rich, meaty, an...
8I SodiNew York$$$75%The tiny Bleecker Street Italian where the bolognese is rich with slow-cooked...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best spaghetti bolognese in Manhattan?+
According to Savor's aggregated critic and diner reviews, Kimika ranks #1 for best spaghetti bolognese in Manhattan with a Savor Score of 89%.
How does Savor rank spaghetti bolognese?+
Savor aggregates reviews from professional food critics, major publications, and audience platforms to calculate a Savor Score (0–100%) for each restaurant's spaghetti bolognese. The score weights critic mentions, sentiment analysis, and diner ratings to produce a single, comparable ranking.
How many spaghetti bolognese spots are ranked in Manhattan?+
Savor currently ranks 8 spaghetti bolognese spots in Manhattan. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are published.

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