Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Wren, Pecking House and The Red Lion, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Little Italy. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Little Italy's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Little Italy’s culinary landscape offers a surprisingly global take on the perfect crunch, featuring a diverse array of fried chicken that spans far beyond traditional American comfort food. This curated collection invites you to explore everything from the classic golden-brown crusts at The Wren and Double Chicken Please to the bold, aromatic flavors of Chinese and Thai-inspired preparations. Whether you are looking for a casual neighborhood tavern or a unique fusion experience, these local favorites provide the ultimate crispy indulgence in the heart of the city.
16 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Little Italy | Top Spots
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- The Bowery Beer Garden · rated 4/5: American.
- Wok Wok Southeast Asian Kitchen · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Downtown Social · rated 4/5: American.
- Wonderland Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Double Chicken Please · rated 4/5: American.
- Phebes · rated 3/5: American.
- Ray's · rated 3/5: American.
- Pretty Ricky's · rated 3/5: American.
- GMT Tavern: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries: American.
- The Flower Shop: American.
- Kimura: Japanese.
- Carroll Place: 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.
