Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Anita La Mamma del Gelato, MATTO and LaVista Pizza (2nd Ave), ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Lenox Hill. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Lenox Hill's Premier Italian Destinations
Lenox Hill offers a sophisticated slice of Italy right in the heart of the Upper East Side, where charming trattorias and modern eateries line the neighborhood streets. From the artisanal pasta at Bigoi Venezia and authentic pies at Donna Margherita to the refreshing scoops at Anita La Mamma del Gelato, this collection captures the full spectrum of Mediterranean flavors. Whether you are seeking a quick slice at LaVista Pizza or a refined evening at Parma Nuova, these local favorites provide the perfect setting for any craving or occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Lenox Hill | Top Rated Italian Food
- Anita La Mamma del Gelato · rated 5/5: Italian.
- MATTO · rated 5/5: Italian.
- LaVista Pizza (2nd Ave) · rated 4.9/5: pizza_restaurant.
- Water & Wheat · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: italian_restaurant.
- da Adriano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Masseria East · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mimi's Pizza (3rd Ave & 86th) · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Pecora Bianca UES · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lusardi's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Napoli · rated 4.6/5: pizza_restaurant.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Piccola Cucina Uptown · rated 4.6/5: italian_restaurant.
- Piccola Cucina Uptown · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Village Square Pizza - Upper East Side · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza and Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Felice 64 · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Isle of Capri · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Antonucci Cafe · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Finestra Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 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.
