50 Best Italian Restaurants near Manhattan

“Attentive staff, good food , nice atmosphere . Most definitely will return next trip into the city“

“Great place, loved the cocktails and service!“

“Voto 10 con Lode. Se venite a New York non potete non provarlo .“

“Great pizzeria! 🍕 The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff are friendly and attentive. The pizza is fresh, with thin, crispy dough and really high-quality ingredients. I especially loved the Margherita — simple but so delicious. Service was quick, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Definitely one of those places you’ll want to come back to again and again. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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“

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“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

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

“Ordered a pepperoni and the truffle cashew cream. I enjoyed the truffle pizza more. Ordered via UberEATS and unfortunately the delivery guy put my pizza in a backpack vertically. This of course made the pizza look like a mess. Still good though.“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“The Japanese and Italian flavors mixed well and are to come back for. I stayed in the hotel where the restraunt was attached. In the area, with a focus of cocktails and table service for an upscale environment, it was delightful.

I love cocktails, and the servers were personable. Nothing pretentious. They focus on service and taste! Our food was excellent and the drinks were even better. It's a pleasant experience.“

“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“

“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.“

“Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner on our visit to NYC. Service & Food were both excellent. Lovely family setting.“

“This isn’t just a restaurant it’s a slice of Italy in every sense. Run by a passionate Italian family and led by a talented Italian chef, every dish carries the heart, tradition, and bold flavor of real Italian cooking.
You can taste the difference from the hand rolled fresh pasta to the rich sauces. The chef’s dedication to quality and authenticity shines in every bite, with recipes that honor his roots and elevate the classics. Gluten Free Pizza to TRY!!!
The service is impeccable warm, welcoming, and attentive, just like you’d expect in a true Italian home. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you’re treated like part of the family.“

“I'd had this place on my list for a long time and finally got the chance to visit! I was not disappointed. We were seated on the outdoor terrace (which was pretty loud and cold, because of the AC). Volume aside, the food was amazing! Standouts: the tiramisu and corn pasta. A great neighbourhood spot, though a little pricey!“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“The spaghetti dinner with shrimp was delicious. Our waiter was wonderful and very attentive providing an even greater dining experience. I recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Little Italy that wants an exceptional dining experience.“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“This is a great restaurant, last year (2023) we came twice and Ram was great, his service and attitude was fantastic, and this year (2024) we came back again just to see him (and of course to have some drinks and great food).“

“Came to a wedding and the food is absolutely phenomenal!“

“It is theeeeBEST! Make a reservation NOW!“

“Restaurante de comida italiana muito bom!“

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

“Delicious food good service“

“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.“

“We were sat at the bar which one person was basically sitting in the kitchen and someone was sweeping right behind us. It’s a beautiful restaurant but I really don’t understand why they sit people right in the middle of the kitchen. I even asked to move but no accommodation followed. Appetizers are great and food was good in general. A little expensive for the quality.“

“cameriera italiana con capelli corti. scortese e molto maleducata. non tornerò piu. non ha saputo ne servire il cliente oltre al fatto che dovrebbe farsi un corso di corretto italiano prima di parlare con un cliente in quel modo. pessima pubblicità al locale. peccato e mi dispiace ma non tornerò più.“

“We will be back! The absolute best Italian food I have had in NYC... maybe its the fresh pasta made as you place your order... or the fried bread (don't leave without ordering some)... or the tiramisu for dessert. Everyone in our party ordered something different and everyone in our party said theirs was "the best pasta ever". Don't miss this restaurant!“

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

“everyone from the hostess to the weight staff to the bus boys. They were all incredibly polite, courteous, and professional. The food was fantastic worth the money. Where we sat, which is outside of the main dining area in a booth with only two tables with four place settings, each was the perfect spot for intimate conversation. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience“

“It’s great place with very delicious pasta and artesanal pizza! 🍝🍕“

“The food was absolutely amazing, it was well prepared and the service went above and beyond. The waiter was very friendly and the owner was so lovely, they noticed I was hot and handed me a mini fan to cool off! The atmosphere is perfect and gorgeous. Highly recommend visiting this spot, it’s family friendly as well!“

“Second time we have dined here. Their pre theatre menu is a steal at $55 pp for 3 courses. Hubby had the mussels app, it and the portion was tremendous. We both had the two types of ravioli and they were great and very filling. Be warned the Lobster ravioli has stripes of squid ink so do not order it if that is something you don't like. Desserts we great also. An excellent meal.“

“El personal es muy amable, atentos y deliciosa comida.“

“Good food, but nothing worth waiting hours for in the rain, like many people were. Broccoli rabe and tonarelli cacio e pepe were great. We were seated at the window, and a homeless guy came right up and started staring at us, but the server was very nice and got him to leave.“

“Food is yummy! My go to place in Brooklyn! Coda is excellent and the flatbread are also yummy! The Sangiovese red wine on tap is also nice! Highly recommend and make reservations in the weekend“

“neighborhood diamond … love this place“

“I am so bored of red sauce Italian-American food! I longed for a restaurant with interesting, delicious pasta dishes and found San Carlo. We had a salad and three different pastas, and each dish was thoughtful and balanced. Went back twice in one week for the spaghettone with anchovies. We even have a new favorite truffle pasta in the city! I no longer live here, but will make it a point to return every time I visit family. We loved it, food and service was impeccable.“

“Restaurante de comida italiana muito bom!“

“The service and the food were absolutely amazing. I ordered the ricotta toast and the melon salad. Both were exquisite full of flavor. Then we ordered two pasta dishes that were magnificent. We were fortunate enough to be seated in front of the chefs. The head Chef was so kind and making jokes all night which made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. Thank you! We will certainly be back.“

“We happened to be walking by on a Friday night and my husband pointed it out. Our pasta was fresh and delicious and served so quickly. The staff was beyond attentive and professional. The bathrooms were gorgeous and clean. It delivered on all aspects. We had Zeppole with lemon curd for dessert and it was unreal!“

“After having dinner at Fasano yesterday, I found myself wondering why it didn’t feel like a “wow” experience. I think it’s because the very upscale, almost uptight atmosphere didn’t quite match the quality of the food which was good, but not exceptional. The heavy curtains didn’t help the ambiance, and at one point I noticed the music was off, which made things feel even more dreary“

“Posto gradevole e accogliente, personale attento,premuroso,gentile, cordiale. Il top 🔝 Si mangia benissimo lo consiglio vivamente!!“

“It was our first trip to SORSO, and it did not disappoint. Great little wine bar in a great neighborhood near NYU. The menu is limited, but perfect for a bottle of wine and some lite fare. Our waiter was great and recommended a fabulous white wine from his hometown region near the Dolomites! Great evening.“

“Absolutely loved Forsythia for a date night!

Gorgeously designed menu.

Great service - attentive, knowledgeable and kind. The focaccia is delicious - recommend the honey butter, olive oil & ricotta to accompany. We split the beet salad and arancini - only call out was the prosciutto on the beet salad was “fried / crispy” vs fresh. For pastas we ordered the lasagna which is a MUST order - perfectly crisp, and the agnolotti short rib pasta. I did not love the agnolotti - would try a different pasta next time. For dessert we had the stracciatella gelato - so yummy and perfect palate cleanser. Must order.

The vibe of the restaurant was so cute - brick walls, intimate, warm, inviting. Even the candle in the bathroom smelled like a wood cabin campfire - invoking a comforting, home-like atmosphere.“

“Delicious food!! The best place I've been to in the east village in a very long time. I highly recommend it 😋“

“Chef Waxman and his exceptional team gave my wife a birthday experience she will never forget. Not only did you provide exceptional service and amazing food but went above and beyond in every conceivable way to make her birthday the best one she has ever had. Best experience, food and service we have ever had. Thank you so very much.“

“Everything that was breaded and fried were excellent— the asparagus, mushroom. The breading was so light and crunchy and flavorful, and perfect with all the sauces that came with it. The monkey bread was amazing with the garlic butter. The lemon pasta was great as well. Portion sizes are on the smaller side.“