50 Best Italian Restaurants near Mt Vernon

“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.“

“A family run business.Business With stroll community Base of customers. Pizza's a pretty tasty meal. I'm going back to have one and a 1/2 course Dennis. I expected to be as good as the pizza. What's so i'm told by people in the neighbowho I “

“Oh 100% real spot. cash only. pizza is the best in the Whole Area, I normally don't eat in but they made me feel so fckn comfortable with the talks and etc that I really finished both my slices there, made it feel like I'm in my living room at home! True Italian Spot , You Will Get Love And You Will Hear Arguments, A True Italian Pizzeria!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“a great experience . high quality food“

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

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

“This place has an ambiance so captivating, it starts nourishing your soul even before the first bite. The service and flavors are truly exceptional, each element carefully curated to create a flawless dining experience. Everything here feels as it should be—perfectly balanced and utterly delightful. I wholeheartedly recommend experiencing it for yourself.“

“Dinner with a large-ish party (7ppl) on a Sat night - excellent overall. Terrific waiter (charming Serbian fellow), delicious food, warm buzzy ambience, great FOH staff too. Good cocktails; to start loved Patrick’s Focaccia, the 24 mo. Prosciutto di Parma, fritto misto, fluke crudo and escarole salad; for mains, all the pastas were great as were the heritage chicken, the swordfish and the porchetta. Great experience, will def return.“

“We had a great experience learning how to make pasta! The food was so delicious. This would be something fun to do with a group or family members. Our waiter Mica was fantastic as well as the chef who taught us Anthony. Thanks guys for a fun night in NYC!“

“This is such a cozy cute restaurant. Service is quick and efficient and I absolutely love their desserts they are huge and fair priced (try their tiramisu). I always go for the pizza, its not the best pizza in NYC but its light and crispy and worth it for the whole experience!“

“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.“

“Wonderful food. Wonderful service!“

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

“I recently dined at this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! The pappardelle with truffle sauce was absolutely delicious—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the Four Seasons pizza, which was equally amazing. Both dishes were exceptional, and the overall dining experience was fantastic. I can't wait to return!“

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

“Good Pizza Great service Good Beer“

“Our last and by far best meal in NYC!“

“I will recommend to all Friends and Family“

“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 !“

“Wow wow wow! Went here for my girlfriend’s birthday. Everything was excellent. The mushroom risotto with the pistachio crumble blew me away. The carbonara with guanciale was exactly what the doctor ordered (I am not a doctor). We left fat and happy, and I want to return soon. Thank goodness it’s so close!“

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

“Among the best food I have ever had. The food is so fresh and delicious you can literally taste every ingredient.“

“I love Bigoi Venezia! Their pasta is amazing!“

“One word DIABLO !!!🙏❤️ Frost Beer was ice cold !!!“

“We are regulars at Verana, and each time we visit, it somehow gets even better! The service is always impeccable, and the specials were absolutely delicious this time around. Chris, as always, was spot on with his recommendations. If you haven’t tried the best Italian restaurant in Bergen County yet, you’re missing out—get there now!“

“What a wonderful quaint spot! Delicious food and fabulous service. The portions are large and the taste was phenomenal, just like home. I will definitely be back. The fried calamari was the best ever.

Wheelchair accessibility: Small ramp at front door“

“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. “

“Please delete this lunatic“

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

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

“This was my first time visiting Lena’s and I cannot express enough how amazing it was. The food was IMMACULATE. The ambiance was incredible and the service was top tier. Our server, Andy, took care of us the and he was amazing.

I’ll definitely be visiting Lena’s again very soon!“

“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!“

“The cauliflower was great, the service was spectacular especially the teamwork of the staff.

The only things that needs improvement was the acoustics. The high ceiling make for a great ambiance but lead to sounds echoing and being louder than it should be for a space that size. Plus dishes can be heard from the kitchen every so often.

Overall again great first experience just the acoustics could use some work.“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Do yourself a favor and visit Uva Next Door in NYC on Second Avenue. The service is unmatched, the food absolutely amazing! The experience far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Everything is always delicious“

“i would never recomend a place that goes out of their way to be incredibly ableist on a page for autistics who typically have quite a range of food aversions and needs“

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

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

“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“

“Good food 😀😂 friendly service“

“As a creature of habit, when I find something I like, I keep ordering it forever and ever. And as an ex-pat, born-and-raised Italian, pizza is akin to religion and a great tasting pizza is akin to experiencing the Beatific Vision! But enough with the Catholic references! Let’s talk about P&M’s pizza! I have been ordering my usual extra-large pie (half “margherita” and the other half “salsiccia”) since 2008! Over the years, I got to know the owner (who personally makes the pies) and he goes to great lengths to find the best quality ingredients for his pizzas. And you can taste the difference in the flavor of the tomato sauce, the mozzarella cheese, the olive oil, the herbs. As all Italians know, a good pizza begins with the the base—the dough or crust—that must be a perfect balance of crispy-and-chewy, and P&M’s nails it each and every time!

The pie I ordered yesterday was $23 plus tax, (unheard of!!!) which was delivered to my doorstep in less than 20 minutes (please tip your delivery guy) together with a coupon. After you collect 9 coupons, your 10th extra-large, “margherita” pizza is free!!! In 16 years of ordering from P&M, I’ve enjoyed quite a number of free pizzas too!

P&M Classic Pizza and Restaurant is THE place if you want to experience the best pizza in Hamilton Heights!

PS. I didn’t give a star-review for the category “atmosphere” because in 16 years, I’ve only ordered for delivery (I told you I’m a creature of habit).

PPS. When I order from P&M, I order in Italian. ?“

“Our concert ended early and we arrived at the restaurant earlier than our reservation time. Despote this hiccup in planning on our part, the staff were accomodating and allowed us to sit 30 minutes early. I had the duck in a red wine reduction. The bartender made me a mocktail. Both the meal and the drink were amazing. Finished my meal with the pear sorbet. I highly recommend if you want an intimate dinner experience.“

“Awesome authentic Italian restaurant. Live music/band on Wednesdays. Service is fantastic. The meatballs are so tender with great flavor, chicken picatta was fresh filling, tiramisu wad the best with a cappuccino. They gave us a free Sambucha (the orange one is good). The owner/manager, Walter introduced himself and sat at our table after dinner to ask us how we were doing etc..
I will definitely be coming back.“

“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!“