Pasta and pizza from New York are two of the most famous cultural dishes in the entire country. The legacy behind Little Italy and its food are shown in decades of movies and shared experiences. Legacies are great but you need to try the best Italian restaurants in New York City for yourself to pick a favorite!
Full from eating too much pasta? Check out more fun things to do, nightlife, and events after your meal with our 212Area guide.
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235 Mulberry St, New York NY, 10012 (3)Aj Pappalardo, the son of Giuseppe Pappalardo, the founder of Joe & Pat's in Staten Island, wanted to create an institution like his father's in Manhattan.
He...
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125 Mulberry St, New York NY, 10013 (3)Features one of the neighborhood's most charming dining areas, a garden room whose roof is actually an expansive skylight. The decor elsewhere in Il Cortile...
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151 Mulberry St, New York NY, 10013 (4)Aunt Jakes will serve health-conscious dishes, offering a variety of fresh handmade noodles and composed sauces for any type of palette. Each day, the...
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93 Baxter St, New York NY, 10013-4491 (1)We serve the largest menu of Italian Cuisine by using our fathers' original recipes from Italy and adding new unique dishes along the way. We now serve...
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136 Mulberry St, New York NY, 10013 (2)Nestled in the heart of Little Italy, Paesano's epitomizes Italian culture and charm.
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195 Grand St, New York NY, 10013 (1)For five generations, the Ferrara family has been delighting Little Italy with its outstanding Italian/French desserts. Cannoli's, sfogliatella's, Lobster...
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105 Mulberry, New York NY, 10013 (3)Sapori D’Italia means “Taste of Italy”, a combination of food, drinks and friendly surroundings.
Our Italian Wine Bar Café located in Little...
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174 Mulberry St, New York NY, 10013 (3)One opened it’s doors in 1968. Because of the reputation of Chef Benito it became an instant hit in Little Italy. It started out with only 5 tables in a tiny...
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200 W 44st, New York NY, 10036 (1)Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine.
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181 Thompson Street, New York NY, 10012 (1)Carbone is an Italian-American restaurant created by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick. The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great...
