Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Supreme Eats Pizza & Pasta Corp, Sottocasa and Contento, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in East Harlem. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
East Harlem's Premier Italian Destinations
East Harlem’s dining scene is a soulful blend of old-world tradition and modern flair, anchored by an exceptional selection of Italian staples. From the refined plates at Nocciola Ristorante and Armonie to the diverse Spanish and American offerings found at spots like Contento and BM Deli Grocery, there is a flavor for every palate. This curated guide invites you to explore the neighborhood's best pizzerias and bistros, ensuring your next meal in this historic Manhattan enclave is truly memorable.
29 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in East Harlem | Top Rated Italian Food
- Supreme Eats Pizza & Pasta Corp · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Sottocasa · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Contento · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Sottocasa · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- BM Deli Grocery · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Armonie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- 125th Street Pizza of Harlem ™ · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- La Nostra · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Milano Pizza Shop · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Nocciola Ristorante · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- G&J's Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- La Nostra Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rao’s · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Il Caffe Latte · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lexington Pizza Parlour · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- La Amistad · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Pizza 2 Go · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Sams Famous Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- 99¢ (Mega) Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Cheese Lovers · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Il Gnocchi · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Lavittas · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Sam's Famous Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Il Caffe Latte · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Kennedy Chicken and Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Terrific Wings Tacos & Things · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Five Star · rated 3.9/5: Chinese.
- La Nostra · rated 3/5: Italian.
- G&J's Pizzeria · rated 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.
