50 Best Italian Restaurants near Leonia

“Great food ad the atmosphere!“

“This Italian restaurant has been one of my favorite ones since we found it last year. The first time we impressed by their Godfather music during our dinner time. Along with its ambiance setting, it's perfect for our dinners. We loved every bite of each course with tender and steak juice. Definitely a must go back.“

“Great Italian food and a decent menu, not much choice but not too much. It's located next to Post Office 34 and is very trendy. The view and service are great, but it's noisy as there isn't much to absorb the sound. We ordered focaccia, roasted peppers and pasta. Everything is great and super fresh.“

“Easily one of the best meals of my life! Crazy creative! Only 16 seats, very special in all ways.“

“Absolutely the best food in NYC we finally got a bar seat this past Saturday was in the city for pride we have been trying for years everything was spot on crysathenn salad, the stuffed flatbread and lasagna and cocoa tiramisu“

“Love everything at this place!“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“By far our favorite restaurant we visit in the city. Have been here over 500x and the tagliatelle with sheep’s cheese cabbage and shrimp will never get old ! Carmine runs a beautiful establishment on the UWS“

“Magnificent experience in this restaurant. From the moment you walk through the door they make you feel special and well treated. The waitress was also fantastic, efficient and friendly. Thank you all very much for everything, we will be back ❤️‍?. Isaac and John.“

“The food here is amazing, and the staff are great. I can’t recommend it enough. Unfortunately, the Facebook rating system for restaurants is focused mostly on the wrong things, likely due to poor algorithm design. Curbside pickups? Daily specials? Takeaway menu? Grow up, Facebook.“

“I had an incredible dining experience at Kimika! The Japanese-Italian fusion dishes were bursting with umami in every bite. We enjoyed the uni toast, Hamachi collar, Uni pasta, scallops, arancini, and the matcha mochi French toast—everything was perfect! The staff were friendly and polite, which made the experience even better. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Come on… THEIR STUFF IS AMAZING!!!
Codfish was spectacular. A lot of olive oil on it just the way it needs to be done.
Dessert was also divine.

2 things to be improved but I’ll still leave the 5 stars:

1- Restroom line. Line to go to the restroom in a restaurant like that makes no sense.
2- They served me a whole grain or a wheat-kind-of bread and it was cold to room temperature. Next time ask the customer because I’ll rather have a warm white bread.“

“I go out of my way every time I’m in NYC to eat here. Insanely delicious pizza, pasta, and everything else. Can’t recommend it enough!

Vegetarian options: All plant-based

Dietary restrictions: Vegan“

“Our meal was delicious! The staff was very friendly. Our sweet server even brought us a complimentary Tiramisu. ❤️“

“Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Made a special celebration that much more momentous. Do not skip the prosciutto with ricotta or octopus apps-delicious!“

“Have posted maybe three reviews in my life, but felt inclined here. The pasta is unreal. Simple, yet innovative, with perfect execution. This place is a must for pasta enthusiasts. Everything is superb, but the lamb neck agnolotti and duck ragu pappardelle w/shaved fois gras are next level. Great staff and vibe as well.“

“Went for our anniversary!! Had an amazing meal!! Wonderful service and great atmosphere!! Highly recommend!!“

“The pasta quality was amazing. We ordered the pesto pasta, the funghi pasta and one of the focaccia. The pesto was a bit dry but when we requested the waitress to add more sauce, she was happy to oblige. The tiramisu was also delicious. Overall great quality food.

For the service, we had to call the wait staff multiple times to get something but it might be because they were busy as the place was packed.

Overall a good experience- great atmosphere and great food“

“Many Italian restaurants in Little Italy. Gave this a go, and it exceeded our expectations. We ordered the lasagna and the Tagliatelle Pescatore. Both were delicious. The lasagna tasted like a vodka sauce. I would definitely come here again.“

“The food was extraordinary.“

“This has been on my list for so long and happy to say it did not disappoint! Tried out the buccatini and carbonara, and the burratta salad. Salad was yummy, the ingredients were so fresh. I wish we got more of it! The pastas were also great, perfectly portioned and we were able to finish both of our dishes. We topped it off with orange blossom panna cottage cheese and salted chocolate cake, both exquisite. Chocolate cake was not too sweet, although it was kind of heavy after such a carb filled meal haha. Panna cotta on the other hand was so light. Loved it.“

“Old world styled service crafted for enjoyment & delivered to perfection. Superb Italian food w several preparations table-side. White table cloths & candles but not stuffy. We were lively and had a super memorable time. Table of 8. We will be back. Highly recommend East side location now on 46th street between 2 & 3. $$$“

“Enzo was an absolutely wonderful waiter. Professional and friendly the entire time. All the staff was great. Vita the owner came around and spoke with us which added to the experience. Great people work here. The food was INSANELY WONDERFUL. Great food, great atmosphere, absolutely perfect experience start to finish. Will absolutely come back soon.“

“Delicious food good service“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“A nice evening with an attentive staff!“

“Went for an investor lunch. Service was really good and accommodating.

Vegetarian options: There are a few options on the menu, but they can accommodate with certain dishes.

Dietary restrictions: Let the server know, as they can accommodate for dairy and gluten.

Parking: Hard to find a spot as it's in midtown just off Park Avenue.

Kid-friendliness: Can work for kids if early enough, but no kids' menu that I saw.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has elevators and bathrooms seemed accessible.“

“This meal was probably the most expensive brunch I've ever had, but it was fantastic. We had a party of seven so they charged us per head and just made us food without us ordering. All of it was fantastic, and the food just kept coming. Really a crazy experience as I was full by the large array of appetizers but then it just kept coming.“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“We used to frequent the Astoria location which was always so great. The new Manhattan location is no different. Somewhat smaller, but just very cozy and very nice looking. Amazing food as always. The flavors and taste are just the best. No matter what you order you will not go wrong. The service is top notch and Rocco and his staff are just the best at what they do. Just go, you won't regret it.“

“Restaurante de comida italiana muito bom!“

“It's a pleasant place, the pizzas could be better, the service is friendly and fast, the service is clean. Toilets should be cleaner, toilet doors and walls especially need cleaning. It is very important that the toilets are clean and the environment is fresh in a restaurant... I can give it 7 out of 10...“

“I have been living around wondering how this place maintained a perfect 5 stars on Google Maps for a while and I now know.

From the excellent bites which are sophisticated with very good quality ingredients to the excellent wine which is very well priced, Sorso’s delivered end to end on everything.

Special mention to the super lovely staff which feels like family, something I have seen a lot in Europe but very rarely in the US.

12/10“

“We enjoyed the food so much!“

“Delicious food and great service“

“friendly, clean, delicious lunch!“

“A gem in the neighborhood. I never had a bad meal there. They are consitant with their food.“

“Very, very nice restaurant. I had one of the best Negronis I ever tasted, then perfectly cooked risotto (wild mushroom and truffle) with a glass of house Pinot Grigio, which was actually really good. The restaurant is both elegant and hospitable, and service from every single person- from busboys to my excellent waiter - was outstanding and truly friendly. I am very happy to have discovered this place and will be back.“

“Wonderful Italian restaurant near the water in Long Island City. Definitely recommend setting a reservation as this place does fill up. The restaurant staff show great professionalism They were warm, attentive, and welcoming, providing prompt service. The cocktails were strong but both tasty and refreshing. From the pizza to the tartare to the pasta, everything was freshly prepared and full of flavor. It’s literally nothing like authentic, freshly prepared pasta and they nailed it. Definitely high on my list of top Italian spots I have experienced.“

“We had an amazing culinary experience here on Saturday. Everything we ate was beyond incredible and the service was excellent. We will be back soon! Thank you.“

“One of the best meals we have experienced“

“Brilliant place - food is awesome and the service is impeccable. Just got placed in my list of must visit places on the LES“

“They have indoor and outdoor seating. It’s cozy and warm inside, limited tables. The staff is nice, the manager or owner was kind enough to bring us blankets when we got chilly while eating and watching the marathon runners today. The bolognese was yummy, and my friend and her mom enjoyed the focaccia sandwich and chicken caprese salad.“

“Excellent place to eat authentic Italian dinner with family. Great food and excellent service by their employees. 100% Recommended!!“

“Fantastic!! So glad we came, by far the best Italian we’ve had….ever! Service from the outset was 1st class, very attentive team, could not do enough for you. Food quality was outstanding. Definitely worth the price tag.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

“Visiting New York City and I had this place on my list of restaurants to eat at. It didn’t disappoint, it’s so pink and cute and the atmosphere is so cozy and intimate (the space is small) but loved that. The food was delicious and service was great. We really enjoyed everything about it.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“It’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“We sat outside. Our party was served quickly and efficiently. Food was very good.“