Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, La Lanterna di Vittorio and Raf's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in NoLita. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
NoLita's Premier Italian Destinations
NoLita’s charming, cobblestone streets serve as the perfect backdrop for this curated selection of the neighborhood’s finest Italian and French culinary destinations. From the rustic charm of traditional paninerias and wood-fired pizzerias to the refined elegance of French bakeries and upscale trattorias, there is a table for every mood and occasion. Whether you are looking to master the art of dough at a pizza school or simply enjoy a leisurely meal at local favorites like Raf's or La Lanterna di Vittorio, these spots capture the authentic spirit of downtown dining.
30 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in NoLita | Top Rated Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Panineria · rated 4.8/5: 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.
- Panineria NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · 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.
- NA Slice NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- MiGarba NYC · 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.
- Papas Pasta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- John's of Bleecker St · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · 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.
