Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Uncle Sam's Pizza and Two Perrys, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 65 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable italian restaurants in Lower East Side. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Lower East Side's Affordable Italian Destinations
The Lower East Side is home to a wealth of accessible dining options that blend traditional Italian comfort with classic American charm. This collection highlights neighborhood staples ranging from the authentic pasta dishes at Taverna Di Bacco and Mille Nonne to the quick and crispy offerings at Pizza Loves Sauce and Ray’s Pizza Bar. Whether you are grabbing a casual slice at The Oven’s Slice or enjoying a sit-down meal at Two Perrys, these local gems provide delicious experiences that won't break the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Italian Restaurants in Lower East Side | Affordable Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Uncle Sam's Pizza · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Two Perrys · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Mama Pearls Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Maretta · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Figlia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Il Posto Accanto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Grand Street Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Biga Bite · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Gus's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gruppo NYC Thin Crust Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gnoccheria East Village · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lavagna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Avenue D Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Saluggi's East · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Two Boots · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Il Gusto Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Essex Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza Essex · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Una Pizza Napoletana · rated 4.3/5: 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.
