Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Norma, Sullivan Street Bakery and La Stanza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Times Square's Affordable Italian Destinations
Finding a budget-friendly meal in the heart of Times Square is simple with this curated selection of accessible Italian eateries and casual neighborhood favorites. From the artisanal loaves at Sullivan Street Bakery to the classic comfort of NY Pizza Suprema and Tony's, these spots offer everything from quick counter-service slices to hearty sit-down pasta dinners. While the focus remains on authentic Italian flavors, the collection also features American fare at Reilly's Plates & Pours and diverse options ranging from Mexican dishes to fresh bakery treats. Whether you are grabbing a quick espresso at Masseria Caffè or sharing a large pie at BarDough, these restaurants prove that dining near the crossroads of the world can be both delicious and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Italian Restaurants in Times Square | Affordable Italian Food
- Norma · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Sullivan Street Bakery · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Stanza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Punto A · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Osteria Delbianco Italian Restaurant Bryant Park Location · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Foodance Restaurant · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Baires Grill New York · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- DelBianco Prime · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- AperiBar · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Pronto Pasta & More · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Via Toscana · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Masseria Caffè · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- LaVista Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Reilly's Plates & Pours · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Vito's Slices and Ices · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Osteria Delbianco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- BarDough · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fasano Restaurant New York · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Michael’s · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Square pizza NYC Time Square · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- NY Pizza Suprema · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Tony's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Capizzi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Nizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Corso · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Sacco Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Gallo Nero · rated 4.6/5: 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.
