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 36 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap italian restaurants in Lower East Side. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Lower East Side's Cheap Italian Destinations
The Lower East Side is a haven for diners seeking authentic Italian flavors and hearty comfort food without the high price tag. This curated collection features neighborhood staples like Uncle Sam's Pizza and Trapizzino, offering everything from classic New York slices to a variety of American and Middle Eastern influences. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite on the go or sitting down for a casual meal, these affordable spots capture the vibrant and diverse culinary spirit of the area.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Italian Restaurants in Lower East Side | Cheap 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.
