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.“

“I love this pizza 🍕 place . It’s like little Italy in the city❤️😊“

“These are larger than normal sized slices! Don't let the first glance fool you. They're thin and crispy and another review said they're not as salty or greasy as other places and I 100% agree. Our chicken calzone was HUGE but perhaps John thought we didn't have enough food. The chicken wasn't flavorful but the marinara that came on the side was real nice. John and his daughter-in-law (?) were so attentive - extra napkins and forks for the kids, offered to rewrap our calzone to go, some little candies to go. As for ambience, you're not coming in here for that but with 2 kids, you don't need that. But if you're looking for the nostalgic pizzerias from back in the day, this is it. Just missing an arcade system. Also heads up, cash only.“

“Excellent quality, service and ambiance!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Had a great birthday dinner with the family. We dropped in on the earlier side since we were dining with three young children, but the service and attention was great. The food was excellent - one of the best chicken parms I've ever had. Others in my party had the gnocchi pesto, tagatelle bolognese and the linguine di mare - all also loved their dishes.“

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

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

“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“

“a great experience . high quality food“

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

“Enjoyed a wonderful meal outdoors Saturday night. Waiter was attentive, food was delicious and atmosphere was quaint. Would definitely plan to be back again.“

“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 😊“

“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!“

“Look on Yelp for an extensive review.“

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

“loved service and food expectacular“

“Lovely quaint cozy little place. The food was excellent. I had the salmon and a side of mushrooms. Both were delicious! My husband had the ragu and said it was “solid”. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. We had a great time. Thank you!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“Been meaning to stop in here for a while and we're glad we did! Made for the perfect lunch on an obscenely humid day. A/C was on, World Cup was playing, but the atmosphere was laid back and relaxed. The service was fantastic.
We both really enjoyed our tap wine - the pasta funghi, meatballs, and truffle fries were top-notch. And that Jesus cake ... that cake is something else. Unreal. We were both saying it was the best dessert we'd had in years.
Despite living in the area forever, we've been missing out on Vesta Trattoria - we'll be back for sure!“

“We stopped at Osteria Accademia before a concert and it turned out to be such a great find. The tagliatelle with seafood was absolutely amazing — freshly made pasta with fresh seafood, and so much flavor. The staff were also very kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. We really enjoyed our dinner and would definitely come back the next time we’re in the area.“

“Great atmosphere great food great vibe great 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!“

“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!“

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

“If you are looking for an authentic, unforgettable dining experience Da Giorgio is the restaurant of choice. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted by the most incredible staff. The food is phenomenal every dish tastes scratch-made with absolute precision, top-quality ingredients, and a deep respect for Italian Tuscan culinary tradition. But what truly sets this place apart is Giorgio (the amazing owner) and his genuine passion and warm hospitality. You aren't just treated as a customer here; you’re welcomed like family. It is rare to find a place where the owner cares this deeply about every single plate that leaves the kitchen which he personally inspects ensuring the highest of quality standards!“

“A wonderful dining experience“

“The food, service were outstanding. I’ll be back the next time I’m in NY.“

“Good Pizza Great service Good Beer“

“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 🤦🏻‍♀️“

“The risotto is always great. The special ravioli -- my husband couldn't get enough. We shared the special appetizer, a caprese salad presented in a creative way. Our waiter couldn't have been more perfect -- there when we wanted him, and then he left us alone.“

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

“The food is delicious the staff is amazing“

“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 !“

“What a hidden gem not far from Central Park, the Maitre D Edward (Steve) is brilliant everything done to perfection, service was brilliant the young lady from Albania is lovely, food was great and great price, not over priced like Time Sq, we have eaten here the last 5 days and certainly worth the money Thank you all xxx From Ben and Myself“

“Loved this place! So good, very authentic“

“We went there as a last min for a friend's Bday b/c Con Sofrito cancled our reservation the day before. Thank you for accommodating are group. We were all happy with the food and service.“

“i went here yesterday afternoon after a trip to the museum! i had gone with my two sisters and one of their boyfriends. i ordered the penne vodka with cranberry juice and chocolate mousse. incredible. ate everything in one sitting and left feeling great. it’s really good portions for people like m, who don’t like taking home leftovers. even hours later i feel amazing and can’t wait to come back. our waiter was really nice! didn’t catch her name though… thank you for making my birthday celebration so amazing guys !“

“AN ABSOLUTE AMAZING EXPERIENCE , THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING, SERVICE WAS EXCEPTIONAL, AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS BEAUTIFUL..
A PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY A GREAT MEAL WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.!
THE OWNER MADE US FEEL A HOME
THANK YOU .....
HIGHLY RECOMMEND...*****“

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

“Good food 😀😂 friendly service“

“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!“

“This is one our favorite local go to's. However this time we returned within a couple of weeks because my spouse and I wanted to have the dish the other was so happy with the last time. We loved the red snapper and chicken piccata. Oh. And the expresso martinis were perfect!“