Best Restaurants in Little Italy

The food was delicious, but took a very long time. No one came to our table to check on us for about 40 minutes after our appetizer plates had been cleared. Eventually our waiter came by and apologized and offered a free carafe of wine of his own accord, but this was after we saw every table in the restaurant that came after us served their entree. Worth it, but be aware it could take awhile. More
OpenTable Diner - 01/05/2019

La Mela

1001 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Little Italy mainstay with local feel. Some tourists, but many regulars as well. Decent prices, not overpriced. Typical Italian: chicken parm, rigatoni w red sauce, salads, but all very good. check out salami light too. More
OpenTable Diner - 01/12/2019

Da Nico Ristorante - Manhattan Location

599 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

It’s all workers were attentive and helpful, our waiter Angelo had a great suggestions on what to have and the sweet wine was delicious. More
OpenTable Diner - 01/12/2019

Piacere

110 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Friendly staff, great food. More
OpenTable Diner - 12/26/2018

Sapori D’Italia

59 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Amazing food - cooked perfectly. Excellent authentic Italian food and feeling. If there was one of these in England i'd be in there twice a week! More
OpenTable Diner - 01/07/2019

Paesano of Mulberry Street

464 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Love the staff and ambiance of this place! Good wine list. Good food. We arrived 15 mins after our reservation due to our Uber cancellation but were quickly seated anyway! 2nd visit - better than we remembered. Had a great time! Will be back! More
OpenTable Diner - 01/12/2019

Il Cortile Restaurant

920 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Great place, service is excellent along with the food. Truly Italian. Best place in Little Italy! More
OpenTable Diner - 01/08/2019

Casa Bella Restaurant

111 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Homemade pasta. One of the best restaurants in Little Italy! More
OpenTable Diner - 01/12/2019

Aunt Jake's

474 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Best Restaurant ever. The food was unreal and the service was great. Left stuffed More
OpenTable Diner - 01/11/2019

La Bella Vita

155 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Food was delicious and the tiramisu is to die for. May be the best tiramisu I’ve ever had! More
OpenTable Diner - 12/31/2018

Sal's Little Italy

46 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

so so good! More
OpenTable Diner - 08/13/2018

Zia Maria Little Italy

7 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

Great food and great service More
OpenTable Diner - 12/25/2018

Capri

130 reviews

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Italian | Little Italy, Manhattan

The food was excellent, service was good an overall positive experience. Prices are a bit high but portions were a good size. More
OpenTable Diner - 12/15/2018

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Discover Little Italy

While New Yorkers usually don’t frequent Little Italy, there are old country gems that aren’t overpriced or overrun with tourists. Head to the outskirts of the neighborhood to find the best in Italian eats of all varieties—classic brick oven pizza, clam houses, mom-and-pop shops slinging chicken farm, and more. From buzzing bistros where Obama and Lenny Kravitz are VIPs to casual delis making timeless hero sandwiches, there’s a lot to taste in these historic blocks. Just remember to save room for a cannoli or other dessert of la dolce vita.