New York is a paradise of quick bites, from world-class pizza slices to hot dogs with all the trimmings, but a really good plate of pasta is typically reserved for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant. However, with the cost of dining out higher than ever, big eaters in the Big Apple no longer have to book a table.

These days, you can find some of the best gnocchi at a takeout-only spot in the East Village — no white tablecloths in sight. In fact, no tables at all. “Everything is going this way now because of the economy,” Michele Iuliano, the executive chef of Gnoccheria by Luzzo’s told The Post. “People don’t want to spend the money.”