A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers single out the Italian food, suggest reserving a table, and mention coming on a date. Known for its house-made pasta.
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Best Italian Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Italian restaurants across 38 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 598 rated Italian restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 38 neighborhoods. Osteria La Baia in Times Square leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Upper East Side has the most to choose from (81).
Prices run from $$ to $$. Common vibes include cozy, romantic, family-friendly, intimate, and casual. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the Italian food, mention settling in with a coffee, and describe a cozy room. Insider tip: Special Lunch.
Rank 3 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in the West Village. Reviewers mention the Italian food, call it a hidden gem, and suggest it for brunch.
Rank 4 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the Italian food, praise the service, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 5 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers single out the Italian food, call the space cozy, and describe it as a local find. Known for its cheese wheel pasta.
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 7 A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers talk about the Italian food, mention friendly service, and describe it as a local find.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Midtown, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention the Italian food, like being outdoors here, and suggest reserving a table.
Rank 9 A mid-priced Italian restaurant in Nolita. Reviewers mention the Italian food, praise the service, and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 10 A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers talk about the Italian food, call the space cozy, and single out the drinks. They also note it's cash only.
Midtown
10 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Lively
- Trendy
- Upscale Casual
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 8 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 9 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 10 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
West Village
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Upper West Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Neighborhood Gem
- Cozy
- Authentic
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Upper East Side
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Meatpacking District
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Times Square
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
NoMad
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Tribeca
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Italian restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Italian restaurants on Moodap are Osteria La Baia in Times Square (4.9 stars), Pasta Eater Hell’s Kitchen in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars) and Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar in West Village (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Italian restaurants?
Upper East Side has the most, with 81, followed by Midtown (76) and Upper West Side (43).
How does Moodap rank Italian restaurants?
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