Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Il Tinello - East 46th St

4.9

4.9 (440)

$30 and under

Italian

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Blending 36 years of tradition with innovative Italian cooking, Il Tinello provides a rich experience that can only be matched by its delicious menu. The quality Italian ingredients, spectacular wine list and impeccable service showcase the restaurant's heritage, while the classy decoration brings new energy to every meal. The fresh home made pastas, regional ingredients and diverse wine list boast of what's to come, yet the classics and traditions continue to tempt. Never intimidating and always comfortable, Il Tinello delivers an experience that is perfect to celebrate your big day or every day.

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Benjaminvip

Dined 3 days ago

After our previous excellent visit, we returned to find the same outstanding experience.

da Umberto

4.9

4.9 (1515)

$50 and over

Italian

Chelsea

About the restaurant

One of New York's top Italian's since 1987, class remains the hallmark of the Assante family's beloved cosmopolitan ristorante- serving up delicious classic Tuscan with contemporary twists- delivered by staffers who treat all like honored guests.

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Elena

Dined 3 days ago

Our only complain was that they hadn’t a drinks or wine menu and they charged 22 dollars for a glass of white wine. We mentioned it to the waiter and we were given a 5 dollars discount.

Il Postino

4.9

4.9 (1028)

$50 and over

Italian

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Il Postino sets the standard for authentic Italian cuisine. The superior quality of the food and relaxing atmosphere creates a memorable dining experience. Owners Luigi Russo and Piero Trotta have built a wonderful dining establishment unrivaled in the neighborhood .

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Joanvip

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

We had a wonderful dinner. The appetizers and main courses were absolutely delicious. Over the top. We had a chance to catch up with Arnie, who along with Mario took very good care of us. We’ll be back soon. Thank you all.

SORSÓ

4.9

4.9 (72)

$31 to $50

Italian

Greenwich Village

About the restaurant

SORSÓ IS AN ITALIAN INSPIRED WINE BAR CREATED BY PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST MARCO VACCHI AND FEW OF HIS CLOSEST FRIENDS.

SORSÓ IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF GREENWICH VILLAGE AT 56 UNIVERSITY PLACE (CORNER OF 10TH STREET & UNIVERSITY PLACE).

OUR MENU AND WINE LIST HAS BEEN CURATED BY RENOWN ITALIAN CHEF MAIKOL FIORE, AFTER LONG EXPERIENCE AS A CHEF IN ITALIA, TOKYO AND NEW YORK. MAIKOL EMBRACES THE PROJECT OF SORSÓ AS HIS OWN, COMBINING A TASTEFUL BETWEEN JAPANESE AND ITALIAN COOKING, WHICH MAKES SORSÓ A GREAT WINE BAR WITH AN OUT OF THE BOX CULINARY EXPERIENCE.

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AndreaMvip

Dined on Jul 30, 2024

Amazing, like you stepped into Italy! Quaint with delicious food and wine.

Sandro's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (932)

$50 and over

Italian

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Sandro's, a cherished family-run establishment, offers an authentic Roman dining experience. Chef Sandro Fioriti crafts timeless Roman dishes, while his wife Anna and son Sandro Jr. oversee the restaurant's day to day operations. Eschewing flashy decor and modern tunes, Sandro's ambiance transports guests to Italy, with its traditional cuisine and exclusively Italian wine selection, constantly evolving to delight wine enthusiasts.

WHEN BOOKING PLEASE NOTE THE SEATING OPTION YOU ARE BOOKING FOR. BAR is for seats at the BAR, and DINING ROOM is for tables in the restaurant. We will do our best to accommodate any seating requests but cannot guarantee accommodation.

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GEORGEvip

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service. We had mozzarella with cherry tomatoes, pasta with truffles and roast pig over broccoli rabe. Delicious. Barolo was also nice. Sandro’s has been great for years. Midweek it was busy but not crazy. Quiet enough for conversation.

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Da Tommaso NYC

4.9

4.9 (1242)

$30 and under

Italian

Theater District

About the restaurant

Traditional Northern Italian Cuisine Served by accomodating staff at affordable prices make this your right place for dinner (or Lunch!)

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jamesvip

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Excellent “old school” Italian with unique food and attentive service!

Il Giglio

4.9

4.9 (100)

$50 and over

Italian

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Celebrate the refined traditions of Italy in the heart of Tribeca. Il Giglio offers discerning locals a chic space to delight in exquisite handmade pastas and lovingly crafted plates that highlight the riches of the land and sea. Pair each course with sips from our vast collection of regional wines that embody the nuance and complexity of the Italian countryside, or join us for an expansive aperitivo at the bar. Whether it’s a stately dinner or a spirited brunch, indulge in the culinary elegance amid contemporary hues that only Il Giglio can provide.

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Diane

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

had a wonderful time at Il Giglio. The staff were absolutely lovely and the food was very good.

Scalini Fedeli

4.9

4.9 (3111)

$50 and over

Italian

TriBeCa

About the restaurant

Scalini Fedeli ranked among New York's finest restaurants since its opening in early 2004, taking Italian cuisine to new heights. Rewarded with the highest overall ratings in the Zagat Survey, Scalini Fedeli has been granted one star by the Michelin guide in it's inaugural 2006 issue. The inviting decor features vaulted ceilings and European antiques and provides the perfect setting for chef Michael Cetrulo's delightful cuisine which offers the finest ingredients coupled with a confidence and grace that ensures your meal will be a memorable one. Menu highlights include soft egg yolk raviolo with ricotta and truffle butter and New York's finest venison chop in a port wine and balsamic vinegar sauce with toasted hazelnuts, sautéed spinach and roasted Mission figs. The 350-bottle wine list encompasses all regions of Italy but also does justice to the best American wineries.

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Debra

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner last night at Scalini. Everything about it was outstanding- the food, the service, the ambience, the vibe. The restaurant is a lovey oasis in a fun, vibrant neighborhood. Truly a special place. Would gladly come here again!

Risotteria Melotti

4.9

4.9 (672)

$31 to $50

Italian

East Village

About the restaurant

We have a 10 min grace period.
Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes.
Your table will be reserved for 1hour and 30 minutes.
For a group of 5 and more please send an email to nyc@risotteriamelotti.com.
Find the real Italian atmosphere in a cozy restaurant, where to eat only rice based Specialties and Risotto!
A unique gluten free experience, 100% made in Italy.
The first Risotteria Melotti was opened in Isola della Scala, in the region of VERONA, in 2002. The idea of opening a Risotteria in New York came in order to make this typical and traditional italian dish known and cooked by us, with the rice we produce and with the typical old style techniques used in Isola della Scala.

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Denise

Dined 4 days ago

The appetizers were all excellent and the ambience was great warm and full of life

Cucina Alba

4.8

4.8 (13)

$50 and over

Italian

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Alba transports guests to an urbanite’s Italian holiday. A restaurant where the food and ambiance is at once seductive and polished, playful and grown-up. It is the new home for gallery goers and denizens of New York’s newest starchitect high-rises.

Head chef Adam Leonti places an imaginative spin on Italian cuisine. Author of Flour Lab, Leonti bakes his signature Focaccia in a Roman oven and serves with whipped ricotta.

Cobi Levy, Julian Black, and Will Makris' Prince Street Hospitality Group established Cucina Alba in August 2022.

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Elleavip

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing ambience the food was phenomenal! It’s a must try!

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