Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet and Anita La Mamma del Gelato, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable italian restaurants in Carnegie Hill. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Carnegie Hill's Affordable Italian Destinations
Carnegie Hill offers a charming selection of budget-friendly Italian spots perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a quick bite between museum visits. From the artisanal pies at Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet to the classic pasta dishes at L'Osteria and La Pecora Bianca, these neighborhood favorites prove that authentic flavors do not have to come with a steep price tag. You can also find comforting American fare at Horn's Hook Tavern or grab a sweet treat at Anita La Mamma del Gelato, ensuring there is something to satisfy every craving in this historic pocket of the Upper East Side.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Italian Restaurants in Carnegie Hill | Affordable Italian Food
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Anita La Mamma del Gelato · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Supreme Eats Pizza & Pasta Corp · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Sandro's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Masseria East · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mimi's Pizza (3rd Ave & 86th) · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Pecora Bianca UES · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lex Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Luna Rossa · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Village Square Pizza - Upper East Side · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- BM Deli Grocery · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Arturo's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza and Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Siena Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Antonucci Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Sfoglia · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Il Carino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Due · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- La Voglia NYC · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- G&J's Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- IL Carino Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Osteria Nando · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.







