Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Raf's and Market Plate, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Little Italy. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Little Italy's Premier Italian Destinations
Little Italy remains the premier destination for diners seeking the soulful flavors of the Old Country nestled within one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. While the area is world-renowned for traditional Italian staples like the artisanal pies at Nolita Pizza and the classic plates at Il Pellicano, the local scene also offers a surprising variety of American comfort food and French-inspired gems like Crispy Heaven. From the casual charm of Briciola Pizza Bar to the refined atmosphere of Raf’s, this collection showcases the diverse culinary spirit that defines the heart of the district.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Little Italy | Top Rated Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Market Plate · rated 5/5: American.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Nolita Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Osteria Carlina Tribeca · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Verace restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Louie's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cucina Estiatorio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Jose Luis Little Italy · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- AMICI · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L’Amore Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Salsa - Pizza Napoletana & Street Food · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Maestro Pasta · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- San Carlo Osteria Piemonte · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: 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.
