Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Saucey Pizza Bar and Macario, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap italian restaurants in New York City. Great italian food that fits your budget.
New York City's Cheap Italian Destinations
Discover the best budget-friendly dining across New York City with this curated selection of spots offering authentic Italian flavors and classic American fare. From the legendary slices at Joe's Pizza and Numero 28 Pizza to the welcoming atmospheres of LaRina and Brooklyn Social, there is a perfect table for every craving and occasion. These neighborhood favorites, including Natoli's Deli and Redd's Restaurant, prove that you can enjoy a satisfying, high-quality meal in the city while keeping your budget in check.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Italian Restaurants in New York City | Cheap Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Saucey Pizza Bar · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Macario · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Norma · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Couronne · rated 5/5: French.
- & Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Natoli's Deli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Giovanni's Italian Deli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Popolari - Bloomfield · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Redd's Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Bar Americano · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- LaRina · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Bobbi's Italian Beef · rated 5/5: American.
- Knapp Pizza II · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Franklin Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- The Original John's Deli · rated 5/5: American.
- Sociale · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: American.
- Cent'Anni · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raffaello's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn D.O.P. Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Daily Press Ocean Hill · rated 5/5: American.
- Numero 28 Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Circo's Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Vinny's Restaurant · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fornino · rated 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.
