Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ten Bells, Mehanata Bulgarian Bar and Butler, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for empanada in Little Italy. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional empanada.
Little Italy's Premier Empanada Destinations
Little Italy’s vibrant food scene offers an unexpected array of global flavors, making it a premier destination for those seeking the neighborhood's best empanadas. This curated collection spans a diverse range of styles, from the Latin American specialties at Patacón Pisao and American classics at Butler to the unique Middle Eastern offerings at Mehanata Bulgarian Bar. Seafood lovers can even find coastal-inspired bites at Ten Bells, proving that these savory pockets of dough are a versatile staple across the area’s many kitchens. Whether you are craving a traditional recipe or a modern fusion, these local spots provide a delicious taste of the world right in the heart of the district.
4 restaurants in Best Empanada in Little Italy | Top Spots
- Ten Bells · rated 4/5: Seafood.
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Butler: American.
- Patacón Pisao: Latin American.
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.
