Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, David’s Pasta Palace and Punto A, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chelsea's Cheap Italian Destinations
Chelsea is home to a vibrant array of affordable Italian gems that prove you do not need to spend a fortune for an authentic taste of the city. This collection highlights everything from the legendary street-side slices at Joe's Pizza and NY Pizza Suprema to the artisanal sandwiches found at Cappone's Italian Sandwich Shop and Salumeria. Whether you are looking for a quick American-style lunch or a comforting plate of pasta, these local favorites offer the perfect blend of quality and value in the heart of the neighborhood.
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- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- David’s Pasta Palace · rated 5/5: efc847f5-a649-46cb-8f81-9d9133e5255a.
- Punto A · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Osteria Nonnino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Vito's Slices and Ices · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Square pizza NYC Time Square · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- NY Pizza Suprema · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Don Angie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Nerea · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Ci Siamo · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- IL Punto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Cappone's Italian Sandwich Shop and Salumeria · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Dude's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Non Solo Piada · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Mel's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Due Madri · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Cafe Luna · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pepe Giallo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rony's Fresh Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Malaparte · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Patis Bakery · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Mareluna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Nats on Bank · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Filaga · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Sabino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele NYC · 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.
