Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Raf's and Market Plate, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Cheap Italian Destinations
Exploring the vibrant streets of Chinatown reveals a surprising wealth of affordable Italian favorites, ranging from quick counter-service slices to cozy sit-down spots. While classic pizzerias like Nolita Pizza and Joe’s Pizza anchor the neighborhood, the area also offers a diverse mix of American comfort food, French bakeries, and Mexican flavors. This curated collection highlights the best budget-friendly dining experiences for those seeking a delicious and low-cost meal in the heart of the district.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Italian Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Market Plate · rated 5/5: American.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Nolita Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Verace restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Seaport Pizzeria · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Louie's · 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.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cucina Estiatorio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Jose Luis Little Italy · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- AMICI · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L’Amore Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Salsa - Pizza Napoletana & Street Food · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Kesté Pizza e Vino · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- San Carlo Osteria Piemonte · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Osteria Morini · 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.
