50 Best Italian Restaurants near Middle Village

“Great food and nice place!!“

“great food love it ppl ❤️❤️“

“I have been coming here for years and I love this place. My favorite thing to get is their penne with shrimp and it is truly one of my favorite things to get. We also tried the spicy vodka pasta with grilled chicken and it was truly amazing I loved it so much. The grilled shrimp was amazing and it was so yummy and I loved it to much I loved it ❤“

“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“

“Pleasant less formal atmosphere, but very efficient service. Delicious pastes. I highly recommend :)“

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“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.“

“I don’t usually leave reviews at restaurants, but I completely loved this place. The lasagna was the best one I have tried in NYC, the service and hospitality were excellent. They make you feel like you’re at home. They also have happy hour from 4-7pm for $5 wines and other drinks I believe, so that’s awesome! Completely loved the place and will for sure come back :)“

“I just love this place... !“

“Delicioso highly recommend“

“Great food - better service. Mason was absolutely wonderful. He helped walked us through the special dishes and his favorites, all of which we tried and were not disappointed. The shrimp parm is an absolute must - as well as the clam pasta. It’s quite different from any other clam pasta I’ve ever had but in a delectable way. The iceberg wedge salad was also delicious. Overall, great experience.“

“Classic, charming west village restaurant - the staples (cacio e pepe, bolognese) did not disappoint.

The panna cotta with an olive oil drizzle was fantastic.

And Dylan, the new manager was also a highlight of our meal!“

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

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

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

“Listen this place was absolutely amazing!! The food was soo delicious and the service was fabulous!! I had the best Gnocchi Bolognese that I've ever eaten in my life and my husbands chicken parm was absolutely amazing!! The portions are BIG and we definitely had leftovers for the next day. This was an amazing experience at a fabulous restaurant so we will definitely be back!! We celebrated the hubby's 50th Birthday and they sang to him as well!!“

“repas poisson excellent et canolli extra“

“Excellent Roasted Chicken. Burrata, Garlic bread and Brick Oven pizza. The vibe is really nice and service is excellent.“

“Casa Lever may be my favorite expression of Park Avenue: architecturally serious, commercially consequential, and somehow much more playful than the traditional power lunch establishment. Lever House itself is one of my favorite classic buildings in New York, a 1952 modernist landmark whose glass-and-steel design still looks almost impossibly sharp against this stretch of Midtown. For my money, the design relative to the location is unbeatable if you prefer great twentieth-century architecture to new construction.

Park Avenue from the high 40s through the upper 50s is the highest velocity investment corridor in the world: information, fundraising, and transactions all moving through an extraordinarily dense piece of Manhattan. Third Point once headquartered here before moving to Hudson Yards, which I always thought was incredibly cool and a particularly fitting choice for Dan Loeb. I’ve experienced Casa Lever on several different occasions, including meeting a friend outside for a beer after work and, on another visit, having lunch inside.

Inside, everything feels considered, from the curved architecture and sculptural ceiling to the wonderfully restrained Casa Lever typography. The Warhol portraits were the masterstroke when I knew the restaurant: Giorgio Armani, the Shah of Iran, Farah Pahlavi, Aretha Franklin, and Dennis Hopper were among the faces looking out over the dining area. There is something deliciously apt about dining beneath that Warhol pantheon on Park Avenue, where financiers, media titans, and dynastic fortunes have long crossed paths with the people shaping fashion, advertising, and culture.

Later, on a completely separate occasion, I returned for dinner with a larger group and remember sitting around a big round table near the banquettes. Across lunch, dinner, and drinks, what stayed with me was how polished the service was and how effortlessly chic the whole experience felt. There is a more creative, feminine energy here than at many of Midtown’s harder-edged power restaurants, sophisticated without becoming stiff and glamorous without feeling theatrical.

The prices are pure Park Avenue, but so is the proposition: extraordinary architecture, extraordinary geography, and one of the coolest places in New York to bring someone when you want the city itself to participate in the evening. Casa Lever feels timeless because it never seems to chase relevance; the building, the design, and the people passing through already provide enough electricity. Few establishments capture this particular intersection of commerce, taste, history, and social theater quite as well.“

“I loved my dinner here and will be coming back again and again. The food and service are exceptional (the tomato salad is amazing and their grilled chicken outstanding) and it's one of those restaurants -- increasingly all too rare -- where you feel genuinely welcome and wanted from the minute you walk in the door. My friend broke her wine glass towards the end of our meal (we were both finished eating our main courses) and the maitre d' offered to give us two new main courses because there was food left on our plates and they were concerned about glass shards in our food. We declined but it was an incredibly thoughtful offer (and the accident was entirely our fault). Lovely atmosphere, top-notch cocktails and outstanding food. Go!“

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

“This place is truly a hole in the wall! In the best way! My son recommended us this Italian wine bar with real candles, lighting the entire restaurant and with a very romantic ambience upstairs! The food was phenomenal, our waiter was friendly and the wait staff was quick! I must say the hostess was a bit distracted when we arrived, while she was sitting on a table by the entrance on her phone. I think that looks unprofessional for “the face” of the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal and were sat upstairs aside not having a reservation. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city!“

“Atmosfera e cibo top! Consigliassimo“

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

“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).“

“Cadre très sympa et pizza au top !“

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

“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“

“We walked in early on a beautiful fall night and were so lucky to have gotten a table. From the moment we sat down we were treated so well by the very professional and attentive staff. The food was outstanding ! Very delicious and made with such care. We had 2 different wines that went perfectly with our food. The cacio peppe was so light and full of flavor, the suppli and meatballs were heavenly. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a casually elegant vibe with very good food. Bravo Forsythia! We will be back for sure! A hidden gem in Nolita“

“It was our first time visiting New York and da Toscano came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint! One of the best meals we have had in a very long time, and the service was second to none! Thank you for a wonderful evening 😊“

“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.“

“EXCELENTE SERVICIO MUY ATENTOS, SALUDOS DE KEYLA B FOSTER“

“Great food, warm and welcoming staff.“

“It is theeeeBEST! Make a reservation NOW!“

“Experimentar o Amaro é uma experiência divertida!“

“Fun indoor/outdoor dining environment and delicious food make for a nice night out!“

“Loved this small 100 year old Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village. The food was delish, but even better than the food was the atmosphere and the staff. Our waiter was Tony. Not only was he funny, he knew his pasta! We felt like old friends by the time we left! The bartender was not only beautiful to look at, he too treated us like old friends! He meet us at the door on our way out and gifted me with a juicy birthday kiss! Totally made my night!“

“Aromi in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn is the kind of place that instantly makes you grateful.

The owners Alessandro, Andrea, and Sarah are incredible. Their warmth and pride show in everything, and you feel it in how the whole restaurant runs.

The service is exceptional, genuinely attentive without ever being overbearing.

The food is exceptional, flavorful , thoughtfully made, and just plain satisfying.

Most of all, the kindness of the entire staff is exceptional. Everyone feels welcoming and genuine.

And the vibe is perfect , it’s ideal for a family dinner, but it’s also absolutely perfect for the best romantic night you’ve ever had. I’m truly grateful I get to go to a place like Aromi!!!“

“An amazing time! Atmosphere was very warm and the food was incredible!“

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

“A wonderful restaurant - delicious food, wine, marvelous service. Thank you“

“I never leave reviews but we had the best time here. The staff did such an incredible job making my partner's birthday feel extra special, and it was both of our favorite restaurant experiences in New York so far. Everyone was so warm and clearly proud of the restaurant, and the concept is so incredibly fun. Every detail is thought out and so well executed, and their references are all over the place (in the best way). We loved it and can't wait to go back!“

“After debating where to take my husband for his bday dinner with all the overwhelming amount of italian restaurants to choose from I decided on Via 13. Very happy I did. Such a nice modern yet cozy and intimate interior. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food was fantastic, drinks spot on and they were very kind to sing the birthday boy happy birthday when they brought out dessert. They do a bottomless brunch which I will for sure be checking out. Overall a lovely restaurant.“

“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“

“yummy and delicious“

“Delicious food good service“

“Juan was INCREDIBLE! We came visiting from Canada and chose Seranos because of their gluten free menu. Not only was the food amazing and so delicious. But JUAN went above and beyond for us!!! So funny, charming, outgoing and helpful. We were celebrating our birthday and he made us feel extra special. We will be coming back but just for Juan. Give this man a raise. Thanks for the great hospitality Seranos!!!“

“Too bad there aren’t more stars to click on. As a Sicilian/Italian every time I go to an Italian restaurant I have to always settle for the close enough. Not this time at Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, 71 Thompson Street NYC. After seeing their extremely authentic Sicilian menu online I knew that it had to be the real thing. After easily reserving a table online we showed up with yes our hopes being very high. For the first time the food was everything I had hoped for. 1. Arancini: nicely crunchy and flavored. Not oily or old at all. 2. Grilled veggies: although simply presented they were really tasty and fresh. 3. Involtini: out of this world. Exactly made like in my town in Sicily. A Moist, tender, flavored with some really tasty mozzarella cheese, served on a nice bed of caponata. 4. Maccheroni alla Norma: finally my very favorite dish. I almost cried. Besides a fantastic pasta, rigorously cooked al dente, there was a more than generous amount of diced eggplant, obviously, with basil leaves, olive oil and everything the Mediterranean has so generously given to Sicily for thousands of years. It’s worth mentioning the more than welcome grated “ricotta salata” as a testimony to the high attention to detail of Chef Gioele. That was a dinner I will not easily forget. The last thing I want to say is that, according to the highly professional and attentive staff, almost every single ingredient in this restaurant is flown directly from Sicily including the very tasty cannoli filled with ricotta cheese. (The cheese flies frozen during shipping). Sorry for the long review. I only wanted to show my super happiness with this restaurant. ANGELO.“

“For appetizers we got the Rice balls with grated cheese and black pepper (creamy on the inside, fantastic) Meatballs in tomato sauce, Ricotta Cristini with truffle honey, hazelnut, and rosemary, and mozzarella en carrozza with tonnato. For the mains, we got the eggplant parm, chicken parm, and chicken milanese with arugula. Other than the eggplant parm being slightly too salty, everything was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly.“