Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Raf's, Da Silvano and Briciola Pizza Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for pasta in Little Italy. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional pasta.
Little Italy's Premier Pasta Destinations
Little Italy remains the ultimate destination for diners seeking the city's most authentic and innovative pasta dishes. This curated selection highlights everything from the refined Italian plates at Torrisi and Raf's to the cozy, traditional vibes found at Il Corallo Trattoria and Song’ E Napule. Whether you are craving classic red-sauce comfort or exploring unique Japanese-influenced interpretations, these neighborhood staples offer a diverse range of flavors to satisfy any palate. From the rustic charm of Pepolino to the lively atmosphere at Spaghetti Incident, your perfect bowl of noodles awaits in these historic Manhattan streets.
30 restaurants in Best Pasta in Little Italy | Top Spots
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Corallo Trattoria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pepolino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Senza Gluten · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Rosella’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Vincent's · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Zara Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Ballato · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Nonna · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Umberto’s Clam House · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Kissaki · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Il Buco Alimentari · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Parm · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Cotenna · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Pepe Rosso: Italian.
- Bacaro: 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.
