Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Fumo, Vinateria and Nokka LLC, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Morningside Heights. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Morningside Heights's Premier Italian Destinations
Morningside Heights offers a rich tapestry of flavors anchored by a sophisticated selection of Italian favorites like Fumo and Vinateria. While the neighborhood is a destination for handmade pasta and artisanal pizza at spots like Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria, the local dining scene also embraces global influences ranging from Caribbean spices at Island Grill to contemporary American fare. Whether you are looking for a cozy wine bar experience at Enoteca Harlem or a quick, iconic slice from Koronet Pizza, this collection highlights the diverse culinary spirit of the community.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Morningside Heights | Top Rated Italian Food
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Vinateria · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafe Valona · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Enoteca Harlem · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Caribbean.
- Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Traviata Pizza II · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bar 314 · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- 314 - pizza,pasta&cocktailbar · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Koronet Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lido · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pisticci · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Vinateria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Max Soha · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Vinatería · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Fumo Upper West Side · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market Westside · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Rosa Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lido Harlem Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Tartina · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Slices Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- KARLSBALLS · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- V&T Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- V & T · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Mama's TOO! Upper West Side · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Koronet Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market · rated 4/5: 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.
