50 Best Italian Restaurants near Mount Vernon

“I've lived around the corner since before they opened. Not the pizza I've grown up on but everything else is worth every penny. Calzones, wedges, Stromboli (had one tonight) easily feeds 2 hungry people. I am a big guy and even though it would have been hard to finish I did my best. Honestly, there are places near by that may have pizza that older Italian people may prefer but anything else I've tried was mangia belle.“

“Best pizza, anywhere. Period.“

“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“

“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!“

“We had a wonderful dinner celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday! The meal and atmosphere were amazing! Most , the service was phenomenal! Our server, Miranda was wonderful! We were well taken care of for this celebration! It's our 1st time here but won't be our last! Thank you for an amazing evening to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday!“

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

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

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

“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 had a wonderful meal there - all four entrees were excellent, the service was perfect, and the price is very reasonable. I wasn't expecting such a tasty meal!“

“Wonderful restaurant, great food, conveniently located, with an amazing staff. Enjoyed a pasta dish, Paccheri. I planned a visit for two, at the last minute, they allowed me to increase our group to 8 people (not during peak hours, but still remarkable)“

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

“I love this place! Came here with a group of 11 at 1PM on a Sunday for brunch and it was all of our first times. The bottomless special is likely one of the best I’ve had in the city. $45 for 90 minutes of brunch drinks plus an entree.

To eat we had chicken and eggplant parmigiana, carbonara, banana bread french toast, and the frittata. The chicken parm was defintely the star, I think 3-4 of us ordered it. Drinks were excellent, the tropical fizz was the best of the options but can’t go wrong with any of them.

Shoutout to Florin for accommodating my group and helping me have one of best birthdays I’ve ever had. He also served us and made the drinks, he does it all! I’ll definitely be coming here again to check out the happy hour specials and dinner.“

“Look on Yelp for an extensive review.“

“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.“

“Fantastic food, service and atmosphere… feels like home only better! I highly recommend Tarrallucci e Vino!“

“Good food 😀😂 friendly service“

“My friends and I live in different states we found Basilico as a middle ground to meet and thankfully they were able to accommodate us. I must say from the minute you walk in to the 4 hours later the staff were beyond courteous and accommodating. The food was AMAZING the drinks in another level. The bartender made special drinks to accommodate us. My only regret was having too many spicy margaritas not to recall everyone’s name 🫣. Regardless even as we closed down the restaurant and staff were leaving as we stood in front talking, they still treated us as family. Ultimately if you want a cozy family like experience but with exceptional food and above and beyond service Basilico is a must. Oh and the favorites were the lamb chops, seafood risotto and lava cake just as an fyi.🤗🤗“

“We had an amazing dining experience at Verana. The atmosphere was elegant and welcoming, making it a perfect place for a special night out. The food was outstanding—every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The house-made pasta was fresh and delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend Verana to anyone looking for an exceptional Italian restaurant in the area!“

“Wonderful food. Wonderful service!“

“We have been going to Bosfa Restaurant since it opened . The food is terrific. The seafood is so fresh. I can’t say enough about it. The service great. What more can I say.“

“Mambo Italiano was such a great find...Awesome, authentic food. Everything is made from pastas to desserts. They also have a secret ingredient and warm and welcoming staff who clearly love what they do. Thank you.“

“Had an amazing experience at Da Giorgio. The food is incredible and is the real deal authentic Calabrian cuisine. Everything tasted fresh and homemade and the desserts were insanely good. The service was fantastic from start to finish the ambiance is perfect small, romantic, and very welcoming. Definitely one of those places you can’t wait to go back to!“

“Vegan Friendly ❤️🩷 Great place.“

“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. “

“Had a great experience at Frankie's. They were able to accommodate our party of 11 at the last minute and were very flexible when part of our group were late. We never felt rushed and the staff was attentive. The food was delicious. Would definitely return here the next time we're in town!“

“Everything is always delicious“

“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!“

“the food is so amazing. this place never disappoints.“

“The food is delicious the staff is amazing“

“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.“

“Good quality pizza but I took a star out because the price of the pizza and overall has been increasing drastically. The pizza went up from $3 to $4 and got smaller . And then the small salad from $4 to $5.50 Unbelievable 🤦🏻‍♀️“

“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!“

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

“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 😊“

“Giulo’s is the best restaurant in Rockland County. Very comfortable seating. Large cocktails. Great food. Excellent desserts. Top-notch service. Benny, the owner, is on top of things. Have a great lunch or dinner and go to Guilo’s. I highly recommend Guilo’s“

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

“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 !“

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

“We love this place! We started going to Antoninos years ago so we were hesitant to try it just being a creature of habit. And just like Antoninos,Alessias DID NOT disappoint! Our server Marco and Host Melissa are always top notch, so welcoming and friendly! The food is beyond amazing 🤩“

“Please make your next night out at Crispin's. I came here on a Friday night on a fluke because it was raining and got sangria to pass the storm. It quickly turned into wine, free bread, and the best pappardelle bolognese I've had (and priced so well at $18 for fresh pasta). The owner was so great, and I genuinely hope his business succeeds as much as he was so nice to me. Definitely worth a visit!“

“i enjoyed the city feel inside this gem of a restaurant, the dining experience, was super friendly and very accommodating, I enjoyed a delicious salad followed with cacio e pepe, definitely coming back.“

“Hidden Gem ! Never been here awesome upstairs party room. I was a photographer for an event tonight & highlight recommend! Service was great! - Photos Captured on @joannatamcollective !“

“Simply Great“

“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!“

“I have never had a bad experience here and I mean that, I’ve never even had a slightly bad experience in a slightly negative way. The food is incredible, the service is wonderful, the setting is perfect, I love how small and intimate it is, and I love the fact that’s family owned. I go to this restaurant once a week and God bless you to the owners and the staff for not only a job excellently done; but I hope there are many more years in the future, of us having the privilege of tasting the deliciousness that comes out of your kitchen.“

“Celebrating a 57 wedding anniversary should be at an extraordinary place. Fortunately, we were able to find the best Italian restaurant in mamaroneck thus ensuring a grand experience. The wonder of Italy is that each region produces their own excellent cuisines. Osteria Sardegna shows the best of Sardegna. Food and service are superb. The dinning room reflects the complexity of the culture as well.“

“loved service and food expectacular“