Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
1287 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"What an experience! The moment you sit down they greet you with a bread tray and this large Parmesan where the waiter slices and serves. They then..."
Rachel McGee
"Complimentary starters are always fabulous. Beet salad and artichoke/avocado salad were very good. The lobster Ravioli is always perfect. But..."
Judy Webb
"Table of 4 for lunch. Impeccable service and food. The staff was attentive and outstanding. The Burrata appetizer with watermelon was perfection. We..."
Glenn Usdin
"I had the pleasure of dining at Il Mulino for the first time and I can't say enough about the exceptional service provided by all the staff..."
James Cummaro
"My favorite place to visit every time I come to New York and truthfully, I’m Not even a big pasta lover. They always have specials, which are..."
Cheyenne Freely
"It’s RARE to come across spot that’s this good. Service 10/10. food & drinks 10/10. Told the server what I was craving & the chef made me up..."
Glenn Ramcharitar
"Modern Italian fine dining. Friendly waiters, we liked our waiter so much. One of the best Italian meals I've had in New Your City. Mulino has a..."
Georgia Hensley
"Amazing Italian dining experience. The moment we were seated we had 3 different complimentary dishes to enjoy while we decided on meals. The waiter..."
Marshall Horton
"Great for vegetarians. We ate here both lunch and dinner 4 times last week so when I say its good believe me. I can't vouch personally for any of the..."
Jeremy Pack
"Nice dining experience. Good food and nice service. They served 3-4 different complimentary bread before the appetizers and..."
Zohaib Ghatala
"Lunch menu special was very well done. Great service and..."
Shawn C
"Old fashioned Italian restaurant with great service, tastey food, big portions and good..."
Natalie weiss Food snob
"Unbelievable service and food was magnificent!! Jay , Roberto and all staff delivered 5 star service ! I will be back most..."
alberto caballero
"Food and service was great. I love the Dover..."
Ian Coffey
"Didn't take pictures of the food this time, but as always AMAZING! Tried the special truffle pasta 😋 all I can say is yum! I also got the special..."
Lisa Santiago
"Cozy place! Had a very good experience... We are vegetarian and they had options plus they accommodated to our..."
Shalini Gupta
"Highly recommend this upscale restaurant. The waiter Paul had excellent customer service skills. The manager Ruby accommodated us without..."
"Great place to grab a quick eat. There is not only pizza which is great but you have a buffet with some salad and hot meals. Ice creams too. If you..."
Gabriela Arismendi
"Buffet only place. The place can look better but you have to try out their pizza and pasta. I was a regular here and their meatballs are top..."
Maikeru
"This place was packed when we went around 7pm. There is a buffet (only offered during the morning and lunch time).There are a variety of..."
Mary
"My all time favorite, Sbarro. A few blocks away from our place in Manhattan. With a buffet offer of 1lb of any pasta,salad,garlic bread,roasted beef..."
My Life
"Tried their buffet breakfast . Very American . The food was wholesome. Nothing special taste wise but good to try the various meats , veggies ,..."
Raj
"It's a great option to go in Times Square. It's different and have a buffet with tasty things. Good price and food. A good place to rest and eat..."
"Love this place. Went here with my friend female friend and my daughter for her 24th Bday. Great Ambiance, great food. Good Service. Yes, been too..."
BRUCE
"Service was good, if a bit haphazard considering it wasn't that busy while we were there. The food was great. The atmosphere was excellent, we sat in..."
"So epic !
Proposed to my girlfriend on the ferry went here for food and a drink !
You Gota ask for josh ! Such a lovely funny guy !
Get him to..."
Ian Taylor
"I work near this restaurant & see it all the time. Such a beautiful restaurant. I finally took my family there. The hostesses were very kind & our..."
Roxenia Pascual McDonald
"Lovely place along the river with Brooklyn view! The smoked salmon signature pizza was..."
Jhimli Mitra
"Beautiful setting, fantastic food and awesome staff!!! We had a wonderful afternoon lunch here....the food was creative and equally delicious. I have..."
Kristen Simat
"Besides the food being awesome. The entire vibe of the place is started by the manager Eddie. He made us feel like family when this was our first..."
Mike Beyer
"Incredible view! Excellent brunch! The breakfast pizza is delicious! The GM, Alon, is so personable! I can't wait to go back when the weather is..."
Andrea Millstein Sohnen
"We got a Margherita pizza and Potato Curls and we loved the food! As a Boston family we also loved to see downeast cider on the menu! Would definetly..."
Erin Markham
"Service and food were top notch. Prices were reasonable. Great..."
Jacqueline Valeri-Geisheimer
"It was good service, fast, efficient staff was friendly good place to..."
Nicky G Sharpe
"Great place for some wood fired pizzas, you get a great view of the river from here as well which is very enjoyable with your pizzas and drinks. It..."
Harshvardhan
"Looking for a place for lunch during work one day, I (Mirko), along with a few friends tried out Industry Kitchen located on South Street in the..."
On The Chopping Board
"Located on a beautiful, open, sunlit pier facing the sparkling waters of the Hudson River, this place ticks all the right boxes when it comes to..."
Saloni Gajjar
"I've been here twice already and I think that is sufficient enough to warrant a review. Both times I was with colleagues and both times..."
Yosa Yon
"When deciding what restaurant to go to with friends I first look at the type of food they serve, the price, and the location. I am almost certain..."
Amanda Mactas
"South Street Seaport’s newest waterfront restaurant and bar had it’s grand opening last week and you’re all in for a treat. Industry Kitchen is..."
David Barton
"Perfect spot to eat outside on a nice day! Overlooks the East River next to the Seaport. The pizza and pasta are not gluten free but their..."
Jackie - Gluten Free Follow Me
"Very cute and nice restaurant. Indoors is very spacious perfect for big groups, and the bar area is comfortable enough for you and/or your party be..."
Mabel Jimenez
"Stopped by this lovely restaurant in Manhattan without a reservation and was pleasantly surprised. The food was not only very good but the location..."
Denis Comte
"Cool spot. Food was great. Melanie our waitress was great. The soap was phenomenal and so was the lobster ravioli and lobster tacos. Even the ice..."
Dom S.
"The igloo little house things are a great and cute idea but my igloo was cold:( there was a small heater in the corner but the little heat it..."
Claire Medley
"Been here twice now, lunch and dinner. Great experience both times. Food is good - well portioned entrees and taste is on point. Drinks are yummy as..."
Elizabeth Nemocon
"I ate grilled octopus and side breads. The octopus was incredible smooth and wonderful tasted. Friendly staffs working good. Clean all and seenaly..."
清水伸幸
"3.5 / 5.0 - Industry Kitchen is in the perfect location for outdoor dining on a nice day or evening out. It’s spacious and right by the water..."
Sawako Y
"Went here tonight for dinner with my family. It was the first time for all of us and even though the weather wasn't very nice the experience at..."
Omi T
"My friends and I came here as a last-minute change due to the weather for a bday brunch. The food was pleasant, and the drinks were good. Overall, it..."
Couleen White
"Friendly bar-service.
Food was very good. [Watermelon arugula feta salad was huge chunks of melon and a little sprinkle of arugula - definitely..."
Samantha Louise
"Went with my buddy to celebrate his bday. The food and the atmosphere slapped. Stephanie the new girl had such a great energy. Y’all are lucky to..."
Ross Todd
"Really good restaurant with very good vibes. Great location with accomodating servers and great food. Diablo pizza is a must have. Summer Squash is..."
Ashutosh Tripathi
"Such a beautiful place with great service. Went on a Saturday without a reservation and yet they were kind enough to spare a table for us!! The..."
Mahima Arora
"Good vibe for after work dinner with a friend. Awesome location overseeing water, piers, passing boats, and brooklyn Dumbo area. Can't be better. We..."
Max
"I loved everything about this place. We went for brunch/lunch and ordered Lobster omelet, Hunter Omelet, Big breakfast, and Artichoke Pizza. They all..."
Azi Amiri
"Really easy going place for food and by the water setting. Food was all really yummy and quite a range of choice from pizza to lobster. I was..."
"Delicious pasta. Yummy dessert. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Lunch prices are great value. I would definitely eat here on my next visit to..."
Elizabeth Anne
"Restorán de ambientación cálida y familiar a la vez, con decoración a la italiana y muchas fotos en sus paredes.La atención es muy buena...."
Goncorleone
"Chicken parm was great! We really enjoyed it. Staff was friendly and helpful. I liked the informal atmosphere and it was reasonably priced for lunch...."
Kevinmichaeldeweycox
"The best lasagna!!!! And the bread with garlic and oil, incredible! Its not cheap, but not too expensive. 100% recommended, attention is very good,..."
Luis Felipe Fuentealba
"It was the first time we had lunch in Little Italy and it was a good choice. The space is cozy and the food is super delicious. We'll be back!..."
Catarina Martins
"We shopped around Mulberry street for an "authentic" Italian restaurant. The host was standing outside hawking his food. We got a business card and..."
Samiamj
"The best place in Little Italy. Real Italian..."
Andres
"Little the first time done right!. Have made many trips to NYC but was lucky enough to stay over and enjoy the city. We had never been to Little..."
Ron Allison
"Amazing! I am definitely coming back here. We read the menu and walked by to see other restaurants and ended up coming back and I'm so glad. Large..."
Nichole Sharp
"Depends what you're looking for. I LOVE the environment of this restaurant. My family and I make a point to stop here to eat whenever we're in..."
FoodLover
"I highly recommend it .... The place is cozy plus the service it a +++++++A ...!!!!! And if u want to celebrate ur bday or just have a good time well..."
Lissette DeCaprio
"We found this restaurant after passing Lombardi's which had a line around the block! The doorman promised if we didn't like it, then it's free. Try..."
"Buca is one of my favorite “franchise style” Italian restaurant. This location is located on the third floor of the same building Planet..."
Dan Perez
"Nice family style Italian dining. Easy to order too much food. Wish the bruschetta were less cheese and more -- anything else. Spinach Artichoke..."
Barney Simon
"Shareable portions at low prices and the food is good! Got to try several dishes and the family loved it. Definately recommend it and by far the best..."
A Esparza
"Love the food at this Italian chain. However unless you want a lot of leftovers it’s better to go in a group as their portions are created for 3..."
Thulasi Kashyap
"Ordered takeout online. Food was ready right on schedule, and the host was very friendly.
I ordered the eggplant parmesan. I'm not sure I'm..."
Zachary Kaan
"Great sharing restaurant for groups. The menu items are in shareable sizes. Small size is for 3 people and large size is for 5 people. But my friend..."
KT
"Fun place to celebrate. Right in the thick of times Square you can take a step back in time to family style dining with delicious salad, pasta and..."
Missy Tener
"Awesome authentic Italian restaurant! The servings are huge and meant for family style serving. It was really really good though! I recommend to..."
Tristian Barragan
"The ambience, the food, the staff...it's just perfect. I love their pastas and signature drinks. It's a must..."
Khalid Khan
"Family style and portion , or for 2 . Clean atmosphere. Waiters are friendly and accommodating! Not our first time there always..."
Cristy Moya
"Laid back family style Italian restaurant in the heart of Times Square. Not crowded and not expensive. A great place to go to avoid the crowded Red..."
Charlie Silva
"I love coming here with my family. It's a nice cozy restaurant they make you feel like your in Italy and the workers are friendly. The food is..."
Jessica Colon
"We came as a large school group, so the food was ok. I think maybe in a smaller setting it would be better. Just traditional Italian..."
Taryn Lupi
"I've been searching for a great Italian restaurant and this place lived wwwwwaaayyyy past my expectations it's..."
"Love the food excellent, and our waiter was great, Thank you we will be back just Love Love the food Happy Holiday & Merry..."
Fran Priester
"Received excellent service both visits! Good food at a good price. Haven't tried the pasta yet, but it looked..."
Marjorie Iannaco Epifanio
"Delicious food, but more importantly, outstanding service! As we were chatting and finishing up our wine, one of the employees came by and asked what..."
Mary Perks
"Great portions, good prices. A lot of food choices. Our meal arrived within 5 minutes of ordering. Nice atmosphere with plenty of tables. Good..."
Michelle H. Raimondo Danielson
"Just had the margherita pizza and it was delicious. Nice..."
Migdalia Micki DeLeon
"finalmente inizio a mangiare bene, ottimo come ristorante...."
Agata Nicotra
"Pasta e pizza molto buoni. Un'ottima alternativa alla cucina americana non proprio..."
Fedora Falaschi
"Spaghetti al pomodoro a NewYork come a casa mia (..."
Marina Formenti
"First restaurant we went too after landing and I can proudly say, it did NOT disappoint! The food tasted very fresh and good, the portion sizes were..."
Matt Luca
"Very nice, traditional Italian food restaurant. Great menu and good prices, and the food was delicious! Conveniently located, and a good pit stop for..."
Rohan Moitra
"The Rigatoni with Beyond Sausage was very good...except the pasta was more undercooked than I would like it. Nonetheless, the food and price is..."
Michelle Yang
"Very fast service in this Italian quick service joint. The Penne Amatriciana pasta -> 5 out of 5. It was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, it came..."
Mike Styckle
"We were in town with my wifes friend who has a gluten free diet. We were walking by the window and noticed the sign on the window. We came back for..."
Muhammed Alibashev
"I so like this place. Pasta is fresh and delicious, also u can add In your pasta all extra ingredients you want. Cashiers are friendly. I think..."
Mielame Tcel
"Great place to have a filling and tasty lunch, we visited around lunch time and it was pleasantly quiet. Staff were friendly and the place was clean...."
Tony Cheung
"Surprisingly affordable and delicious pasta. The environment is causal and the staff provides great service. Portion sizing could be more consistent...."
Matt Daniel
"Authentic Italian restaurant with a class decor. Loved their pastas, could not try anything else. I had a pesto pasta and a pink sauce pasta. Loved..."
Renu Dighe
"This is definitely an amazing restaurant! The food is wonderful, the price is great, the place is very nice, the food is prepared very fast and the..."
Bianca C. R. C. Rocha
"This place was great! IFirst off it is very very good for the price for authentic italian dishes. I didn't know what to expect it was honestly a real..."
Rob Braslin
"Went to this place after reading positive reviews. Tried Penne Al Tartufo with chicken. Sauce was amazing. Overall it tasted good. Don’t miss the..."
Vikranth Karmegam
"I loved their pasta! The service is really great. The space is really decorated and has nice vibes. I ordered the Penne al Tartufo, it was really..."
Sharmin Tamanna
"Barilla is a nice and pleasent eatery for the area.
The establishment serves food that is more typical to Italy, as opposed to New York Italian.
The..."
Jill M
"Visited here on 11/30/2017 .. the restaurant looked good and the service too. The food was perfect and was one of the best Italian food we..."
Naveen Kumar
"Great well cooked plate of pasta. Not fast food not fine dining just a good value of well cooked plate of pasta. The pizza is also..."
Ziad Iskandar
"Had a awesome seafood pasta and my wifey had a great gluten free pasta. Everyone’s happy. If I’m back in town again this will be first on my..."
"A nice surprise. As a somewhat regular visitor to new york, and each time a temporary resident of the UPW, I am consistently told by both the trusty..."
"We had early linch around 11:30 and it was not busy at all but tables were filled quickly. Food was delicious and the service was also great. I had a..."
dongkyu lim
"I was pleasantly surprised by the MoMA cafe! You order at the counter, take a number, and they bring your food to the table. I got the polenta dish..."
Julia Eisenstein
"The eggplant parmesan was one of the best things I’ve had on my New York trip
and we ate at many expensive restaurants. Service was lovely, food..."
Jessica Smith
"Wow that gorgonzola and bread in salumi is beyond! Mixed olives are warm! Everything is nice and..."
E Train
"I had lunch and a glass of wine here today and loved every bit of it! The beet and walnut salad was delicious. After you pay, a waiter will bring it..."
Margaret Miller
"Had a surprisingly good and fresh salad (didn’t expect too much since it’s inside a museum). And the stuffs are super..."
Xuesong Liang
"Pretty good food. Very tasty. The service was pretty quick. There was lots of seating even though the line to get in was long. The portions were..."
Justin Harris
"Quick sit in, reasonably priced given it is inside MOMA. Not a whole lot gluten free..."
Shams Al-Amin
"Nice salad for lunch.
Kale & artichoke salad + grilled chicken. Portion is huge!
Great..."
H S.
"The go to place for a quick bite between museum..."
Hugo Mijares
"one of the few cafe/restaurants inside MOMA where packed with visitors. This cafe is very efficient. From the usher to counter and waiters, they are..."
ML Lee
"Cafe 2 is inside MOMA. It's a comfortable place for a coffee break or light lunch. It is not a place for a substantial meal. Diners can choose to sit..."
C L
"It was OK. A cafeteria style place. Didn't blow my socks off, but it wasn't bad..."
"We stayed at the Time New York hotel is this is connected to the restaurant. They have a breakfast agreement. They offered dry food like toast,..."
Hailey
"We had some out of town guests come visit and found this restaurant while walking around. It was 4 pm. on a Sunday, and we were seated by these..."
Teresa Wasenius
"Excellent pizza, we got the VIP, It was similar to a Margarita, but with Fiore De Late mozzarella. Caesar salad dressing was very good with fresh..."
Laurie T
"Easy to get reservations even for Saturday evening (there were a lot of free tables). Food was great and prices were normal for the quality and the..."
Lea
"The food, drink, dessert, and service was absolutely amazing here! I came here twice and both times was hands down the best experience I've ever had..."
Victoria Benson
"I went to Serafina to celebrate my birthday. From the time I stepped into the door, I was welcomed with such hospitality. The food was incredible. I..."
Linda Weems
"We had an excellent experience at Serafina! Food, ambiance, service, staff all top notch. We felt well taken care of and will definitely return next..."
Pamela Woodson
"Made reservations because we were seeing Book of Mormon. It is located right next door, perfect location. I recommend making reservations it gets..."
Jessica Kane
"I really like this place. The only reason I took out a star was the menu outside is loaded of food. When we went inside the menu didn't have the..."
Calvin Chow
"The staff and food were great. We came for a birthday celebration and had an awesome..."
Donovan Snype
"There is 0 reason this place is not rated at a solid 5.
Yes it's a little pricey, but the service and the food are top notch.
If you are in the..."
make7
"Serafina was a great settled upon find more my sister and I. We were using apps and searching for a good place when finally we just got cold and went..."
"Thank goodness for their sidewalk eatery, was able to celebrate with a birthday lunch with some family. Food was abundant, and decent, but ordered a..."
Lisa Birchmeier
"This spot offers awesome service and delightful food. The best spot around town. The meals arrived rapidly and the prices were reasonable...."
Nixon Brandt
"Went here for a family gathering and it was a great place to get together. The place has a relaxing and cozy decor. We ended up ordering a variety of..."
Albert Liu
"I live in niborh I love too cam to this..."
Bruno Selimaj
"This is one of my favorite Italian places in the city. It lacks some of the atmosphere that you find at other Italian spots, but the food is..."
Jennifer Fevold
"After a day of eating our way through NYC we thought we'd end the night with a few slices of pizza. With delivery right to our hotel how could we say..."
"What can I say about Radio City Pizza other than it was one of the most fun places I have ever been to in New York. The people working there had so..."
Kira Nova
"Situated near Rockefeller Center. My husband has been trying to find New York's best pizza and so far, looks like this guy is doing it right. His..."
Nadia Signore
"Most reviews are on point. They are not the friendliest people, however the pizza is good. But not the best in the city but certainly the best in..."
Robert Field
"The crust on this pizza makes it one of a kinda. Airy but slightly crisp, just really, really good. Comes out hot with rich melty cheese. Never..."
T M
"Pizza was excellent.... do not be in a rush to get your food or think you will get your slice and jump in and out. The pizza is warmed up for you..."
Snjezana
"What a great find! We had several of their pizza slices to take back to our hotel for a comfortable non-budget busting bite and we were delighted...."
Cesar Rodriguez
"After checking the one bite pizza reviews we had to give Radio City Pizza a try and I am so glad we did. The price was great and the pizza was even..."
Kevin Sapp
"Got a quick slice of pepperoni pizza on my way through the city and cost me $5. It was nice and cheesy, a bit too oily but kind of expected. Overall..."
Melika G
"Great pizza place right near Times Square. Second floor loft has minimal seating and it was a quiet place for two to enjoy a nice dinner. We had..."
Nikki
"My son has an allergy to the corn starch used in pizza sauce. The staff here made an awesome HUGE pizza that he could enjoy and it was ready in 10..."
Alexander Nonaka Galant
"Such amazing pizza here and this is from a New Yorker! They use quality ingredients so you never feel it’s a waste of money. They’re friendly as..."
Ami Shah
"Love this place! Best New York style pizza in the city! Highly recommended coming here, the workers are so friendly and..."
Scotty C
"Great pizza! NY style, Outstanding value in the middle of the Great Apple. Sitting is upstairs, clean bathrooms for patrons..."
Luis Calle (Lou)
"Great value and great pizza in Times Square area . Best option for a quick slice if you’re near..."
Cdogg Springsteen
"Good ny pizza! We wanted a walkup that had more than pizza. My daughter got a calzone (tons of goey cheese!) And my husband got a meatball sub. My..."
Erica MacIntosh
"Pizza is fresh and yummy. The slice size is pretty..."
Wei x
"This is the best brick oven pizza so far in Manhattan. Thanks to my coworker Raphael for bringing me here. Its tasty and crispy. I had the Buffalo..."
Terrence Mills
"Excellent pizza and fresh cannolis! The manager was..."
Céline A.
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