Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Uncle Sam's Pizza and Two Perrys, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Lower East Side. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Lower East Side's Premier Italian Destinations
The Lower East Side is a premier destination for those seeking a blend of authentic Italian flavors and classic American fare. This collection showcases a diverse range of experiences, from the artisanal techniques found at Pizza a Casa and Figlia to the welcoming atmosphere of neighborhood favorites like Fossetta and Two Perrys. Whether you are looking for a quick slice or a sit-down dinner, these restaurants represent the very best of the area's vibrant and eclectic food scene.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Lower East Side | Top Rated Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Uncle Sam's Pizza · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Two Perrys · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Mama Pearls Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Maretta · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Figlia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Il Posto Accanto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Grand Street Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Biga Bite · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Gus's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gruppo NYC Thin Crust Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Gnoccheria East Village · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lavagna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Avenue D Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Saluggi's East · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Two Boots · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Il Gusto Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Essex Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza Essex · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Una Pizza Napoletana · rated 4.3/5: 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.
