NY Pizza & Pasta - North Fort Worth

I've seen some good reviews about N.Y. Pizza & Pasta in Woodland Springs, so figured it was time to pay them a visit.

Located in a small strip just off Keller-Haslet, the order counter is that of a carry out pizza restaurant - and they seem to do a large amount of their business as carry-out, but there are also about a half dozen tables with red and white checkered tablecloths for dine-in.

The dining area is clean and comfortable, with famous Italian landmarks depicted on the painted walls. The menu is broader than a typical pizza and pasta spot, with a wide variety of entrees and hot and cold sandwiches to go along with the rest, as well as cheesecake, cannoli and tiramisu for dessert.

We ordered from the lunch menu, which offered a number of affordable choices, which were served with bread and a choice of a salad or drink as a combo. I chose the cheese tortellini and a salad, and selected a seat.

In short order, we received our salads, which was an ample portion of leafy lettuce, topped with generous amounts of black olives, shredded carrot, roasted red peppers and banana peppers, along with a couple of slices of cucumber.

By the time we finished our salads, the entrees arrived. My plate was full of tortellini, much more than I expected for a lunch portion, and the steam rolling off brought the smell of marinara to my nose. Although I typically prefer a thicker, richer sauce, this sauce was good and did thicken a bit as it cooled.

The tortellini was exceptional. Not wet or overcooked, it had the perfect firm yet tender bite that you want from tortellini. The bread was dry by itself, but was served with a good herbed butter and I found it best used to soak up some of the extra sauce on my plate.

This is far from a romantic dinner-date restaurant, but if you want a good, well-prepared Italian meal, this should be on your list. They also serve pizza by the slice, and a kid's menu, so there's something for the whole family on those nights you don't want to cook or wash dishes.

Side Salad

Toasted Bread

Cheese Tortellini with Marinara

Pasta Combo (Manicotti, Lasagna and Stuffed Shell)