Taglierini Sorrento & Rigatoni Padani: The Two Most Beloved Pastas at Il Corallo Trattoria

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For 33 years, Il Corallo Trattoria has been a go-to destination for pasta lovers in Soho, NYC. With a menu offering an incredible variety of handcrafted pasta dishes, we take pride in serving authentic Italian flavors that keep our guests coming back for more.

While we have countless delicious options:

two pastas stand out year after year as crowd favorites:

🌟 Taglierini Sorrento – A seafood lover’s dream.

🌟Rigatoni Padani – Creamy, smoky, and absolutely comforting.

These dishes have become legendary among our guests, earning glowing reviews and a devoted following. Let’s dig in to what makes them so special!

Taglierini Sorrento – The Ultimate Seafood Indulgence

What Makes It Special?

If you love of fresh, briny flavors straight from the sea, our Taglierini Sorrento is a must-try. This dish features squid ink noodles, giving it a striking black color and a subtle hint of the ocean. Tossed with shrimp, crab meat, scallops, clams, chopped tomatoes, white wine, and garlic, it’s a perfectly balanced dish that showcases the best of seafood and pasta together.

What Our Guests Are Saying

⭐ "Absolutely divine! This is hands down the best seafood pasta I’ve ever had. The squid ink noodles give it such a unique taste, and the combination of seafood is just perfect. I order this every time I come!" – Google Review

⭐ "The freshness of the seafood is incredible, and the white wine garlic sauce ties everything together beautifully. If you love seafood, you HAVE to try this dish!" – Yelp Review

⭐ "I wasn’t sure about squid ink pasta at first, but wow – it completely elevated the dish! The flavors are delicate yet bold, and the seafood portions are generous. I’m officially obsessed." – Google Review

Perfect Pairings

Enhance your meal with these perfect menu pairings:

🍽 Antipasto Pulpo – A delicious starter of grilled octopus with fingerling potatoes, olives and roasted baby tomatoes, finished with salsa verde.

🍷 Gavi di Gavi – A crisp Italian white wine that complements seafood beautifully.

Rigatoni Padani – The Creamy, Smoky Comfort Classic

What Makes It Special?

For those who love a rich, indulgent pasta, Rigatoni Padani is pure comfort in a bowl. This dish features fresh & smoked mozzarella, coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce. The smoky mozzarella adds an unexpected depth of flavor, making it stand out from a classic rigatoni dish. It’s cozy, hearty, and packed with bold Italian flavors.

What Our Guests Are Saying

⭐ "This dish is comfort food at its finest! The tomato cream sauce is silky smooth, and the smoked mozzarella gives it an irresistible depth of flavor. I could eat this every day!" – Yelp Review

⭐ "I was torn between ordering something new or sticking with my go-to Rigatoni Padani. Glad I stuck with it! There’s a reason this dish has been a favorite for decades – it’s simply perfect." – Google Review

⭐ "The combination of fresh and smoked mozzarella makes this pasta insanely good. Creamy, cheesy, smoky, and full of flavor. If you love indulgent pasta, don’t skip this one!" – Yelp Review

Perfect Pairings

Complement the richness of Rigatoni Padani with these menu favorites:🍽 Polpetta – Our house-made beef & pork meatballs, perfect alongside this dish.🍷 Super Tuscan Wine – A bold Italian red wine that pairs beautifully with the smoky, creamy flavors.

Which One is Your Favorite? We want to know!

With 33 years of serving exceptional pasta, we’ve seen these two dishes win the hearts (and stomachs) of our guests time and time again. But now, we want to hear from YOU!

💬 Have you tried both? Which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Meal – Book Your Table Today.

Whether you’re a Taglierini Sorrento seafood fan or a Rigatoni Padani creamy pasta lover, there’s no better place to indulge in authentic Italian flavors than Il Corallo Trattoria.

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And don’t forget…

🍷 Join us for Happy Hour! 🍷

Monday – Friday | 4 PM – 6 PM

$6 House Wine & Peroni $10 Cocktails $5 Antipasti $10 Pizza Napoletana

See you soon for a plate of pasta you won’t forget! 🍝❤️