50 Best Italian Restaurants near Mount Vernon

“I've been ordering from here since I moved to mount Vernon, and their food is delicious. I hate eating pasta when is not home made, but pizza Bella is different, always order penne a la vodka and it's delightful, no other place make better pasta than here. Totally recommend this place“

“Best pizza, anywhere. Period.“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Chazz Palminteri is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for an amazing meal.

The service is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and well taken care of.

Now, let’s talk about the food. Every dish is crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re trying their signature entrée or a simple appetizer, the quality is undeniable. The ingredients taste fresh, and the presentation is flawless.

One of the standout dishes is the lobster ravioli—perfectly balanced , cooked to perfection, and served with a delicious side that complements it beautifully. And don’t even get me started on dessert—the cannolis are to die for.

Overall, Chazz Palminteri delivers a top-tier dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a fantastic meal, this restaurant is well worth a visit. 10/10 would recommend!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“the food is phenomenal and the decor transports you out of the Bronx“

“Amazing food and amazing experience, sat outside on the sidewalk on a beautiful night in NYC. The Bolognese was awesome. 10/10 would recommend. Side note shout out to Boris, his service was perfect, and was kind enough to bring us a cheesecake for our anniversary, well be back because of him.“

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

“Great atmosphere. The food is fresh and tastes delicious! The staff is attentive and friendly.“

“I will recommend to all Friends and Family“

“Good food 😀😂 friendly service“

“Look on Yelp for an extensive review.“

“Great atmosphere, delicious food and an amazing staff. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.“

“Great atmosphere great food great vibe great service!!!!“

“If you go in New York absolutely you have to go to taste the food in La voglia restaurant. I recommend to everyone.“

“Stopped in for a drink and to try out the red sauce at Cotta. We love that the portions are reasonable here and they have small plates as well. We had an excellent IPA from Vermont and a mule. Then shared a bowl of the best bolongese with fresh ricotta. Amazing red sauce here.“

“We finally made it to this Gem 💎 Italian restaurant. The authentic Italian food was a true delight Rich in flavor. Special thank you to Nicholas, who made our first experience top-notch, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service.  TyJason Michael for the great recommendation. “

“The place is absolutely beautiful, with exceptional warmth and elegance. The staff's service is among the best I've ever experienced, and as for the food, I'm simply speechless. Without a doubt, this is a magical and incredible place!“

“Please delete this lunatic“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“

“My first time here but have been following them for years. OMG, the real deal! I was in a rush so ordered two sandwiches and three pies for a pick-up, but saw that tire was stocked with authentic Italian products so want to come back and shop!“

“Wonderful food. Wonderful service!“

“Always a win here. Friendly, capable staff, outstanding proper brick oven pizza (and dessert), perfect spot for a casual family night. Will continue to be a regular!“

“Excellent place to have a party! Eddie and his staff were amazing!! Can't wait to have another celebration there again 😊“

“Our son first shared ARCO with us several years ago. We always make sure to stop by for delicious food, friendly people, warm atmosphere, and very reasonably priced food. The owners and staff are very dedicated to your enjoyment!“

“Wife and I flew into JFK late one Friday. We were famished , it was 1030 by the time we got to Arthur Ave.. We parked and walked , came upon people eating alfresco. We asked if any place was still serving. The "MAN" Vic asked what we would like, from one of the tables. In no time we had a bottle of Vino Tinto in front of us and people were making us try food they were dining on. I felt like I was at my friends ,' THE PIAZZAS " house. The food was excellent and the people better. Can not wait to go back !“

“Fantastic food minus a menu, you feel like you’re at your grandparents house for those of you who are fortunate enough to be Italian“

“I took my family to la riserva last week. We had an amazing dinner. My girls loved the pasta fagioli!!! They also enjoyed their meals; pasta with marinara and the chicken parmigiana with green beans. My husband and I equally enjoyed our meals. The service was great. Our waitress was knowledgeable and everything came out in a timely manner. I will definitely recommend la riserva to my friends.“

“loved service and food expectacular“

“Saggio is a far and away a main staple of the neighborhood and has been for years. I've been here many times and have never left unsatisfied.

Is it the best Italian you've ever had, especially in a city like New York? Probably not. But they're insanely consistent and the service is warm and friendly--especially their bar staff. They have a lot of employees that have been there for years and very much care for the clientele they serve and they make an effort to actually remember you.

I'm a fan of their frequent rotating dinner specials that change from season-to-season. They rarely miss. I've also never had something off of their main menu that I've ever disliked, and I love to try new things, so it's nice to have a wide spread to let you adventure out, but you can always find the regular go-tos as well.

It's a relief to have somewhere that you can trust like them in Hudson Heights.

The wife and I are a big fan of their bottomless brunch on the weekends. Their back patio is a gorgeous little cozy nook in the middle of the city that blocks out all of the noise from the busy street in front of it.

Since they changed out the old tables to booths, the ambiance has felt very cozy. Vibes are on-point.

If you come back frequently, you'll see a lot of regulars at the bar during happy hour, and people aren't afraid to engage in conversation, which is abnormal (and welcome) in recent times. I've randomly met some pretty cool people.“

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

“Great service and great food ! Beautiful outdoor space w fireplace“

“riquísima la comida,excelente atención!“

“I heard about this restaurant on tik tok and decided to take my mom here for Mother's Day! I was expecting to do brunch, however they were doing a strict prix fixe Mother's Day menu, which were more lunch-based options. Although I was disappointed with that—the service, ambiance and food made up for it and exceeded my expectations! The clams and salmon focaccia are to die for! So are the pizza and cocktails! I got the Bianca pizza - DELISH & the amalfi cocktail was chef's kiss! The staff was so attentive and accommodating and I can't wait to go back. Shout out to Michelle for making my first experience so amazing! They also have valet parking as well.“

“Was there last night. Vlad is awesome. His Martinis are excellent and his service is top notch. Had the ravioli which was amazing. Will definitely be back.“

“By far the best new restaurant in Mamaroneck in years! great food and service.“

“Phenomenal from start to finish!! We were lucky to have the place to ourselves for an early dinner. Dani, co-owner & chef, greeted us with a warm welcome. You could tell right away she had a genuine interest in making our experience special. We started out with a creamy, simple burrata that came with homemade focaccia. The bread was SO perfect. We each had salmon with Israeli couscous and broccolini. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired nicely with the wine suggested by Dani. Then dessert…it was so difficult to pick just one!!! So we got three! Ana, the other owner, is the evil genius behind the to die for desserts!! Tiramisu, mascarpone cheesecake (we took it to go) and an apple cider donut with vanilla ice cream. (The donut was so absolutely divine that my boyfriend ordered a second serving!!) And can I just say the cappuccinos were on point! My mouth is watering just thinking about it all again! I hope others visit and enjoy the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Mambo. We don’t live around the corner, but will definitely make the drive back because the whole experience was just that good. I wish Dani and Ana much success. You can tell it is a true labor of love for them. Cin-cin ladies!“

“Michelle was our server. Very friendly and efficient.
Food was outstanding.
We started with special mixed seafood in 2 large clam shells.
Dining partner had softshell crab (2) over linguini and he said it was the best softshell crab prep he ever had.
I had Chilean Sea Bass in a lobster bisque sauce with sweet potato crust over spinach.
Finished the meal with tartufo. Rich dark chocolate shell.
The chef has a flare for bringing out flavors with his combinations.“

“Everything is always delicious“

“Great food ,great service.Been going to Tombolinos for many years, had been getting take out last 6 months ,first time eating in restaurant in awhile ,always good to sit down in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the outstanding food and the always attentive and friendly staff.Looking forward next time.“

“The food here is excellent. Started with the artichokes and burrata, super fresh, super flavorful. Perfect sized dishes to start. We then had the mussels special and eggplant dish. Both fabulous. For mains we had the sea bass and lamb parpadelle, incredible! Braised for 9 hours, it was delectable. The service is wonderful, everyone is so kind. The restaurant is beautiful inside, perfect dining experience. Can’t wait to go back and try new menu items.“

“Simply Great“

“Love this place, everything is fresh and delicious and the staff is super nice !“

“Friendly owner/manager and great service“

“I love Enzo Bruni UES this place is wonderful!“

“Great service and incredibly tasty food !!!!! If you haven’t been you’re missing out!!!!💯 Food and service was outstanding, thank you for an enjoyable afternoon 😊“

“Good Pizza Great service Good Beer“

“Outstanding food at this cozy, rustic restaurant in Mamaroneck! Wide choices in every category. Everything is impeccably fresh, and beautifully presented by chef-owner Andrea!“