Ceres is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as food-focused, pizza and italian, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.
- Casual
- Lively
- Family Friendly
Nostalgic. Tiny. Cannoli-powered.
Best Restaurants & Dining in Little Italy, Manhattan
62 restaurants & dining in Little Italy, sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.
Little Italy in a line
Two blocks of red sauce and a whole lot of character
Insider tip
Mulberry Street during San Gennaro is chaos. Beautiful, delicious, mozzarella-fueled chaos.
Top ranked Restaurants & Dining in Little Italy
Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.
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African
Diawando New York
5.0 out of 5, 5 reviewsPrice level $$163 Mott St, New York, NY 10013
- Cozy
- Social
- 4.9 out of 5, 738 reviewsPrice level $$$
Easy Joy Dim Sum & AYCE Hot Pot is a Chinese restaurant located at 145 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, offering all-you-can-eat experience of authentic hot pot and handcrafted dim sum in a lively and welcoming setting.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
- 4.9 out of 5, 321 reviewsPrice level $
Ziyan Chicken 紫燕百味鸡 (Manhattan) is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, chinese and vegetarian vegan, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Asian Fusion
Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli
4.8 out of 5, 1,043 reviewsPrice level $Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as indian and deli sandwich, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
- Cozy
- Social
Italian
Di Palo's Fine Foods
4.8 out of 5Price level $$200 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Piemonte Ravioli
4.7 out of 5, 69 reviewsPrice level $190 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Mexican
El Gallo Taqueria
4.7 out of 5, 881 reviewsPrice level $A MOM & POP TACO JOINT BORN IN THE HEART OF GRAVESEND, BROOKLYN
- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Italian
Osteria Barocca
4.6 out of 5, 114 reviewsPrice level $$Experience the essence of Italy at Osteria Barocca - where tradition meets culinary innovation. At Osteria Barocca, experience authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients in an elegant setting.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Piacere
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Wine Bar in Manhattan
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Asian Fusion
Bánh Mì Saigon
4.6 out of 5, 1,189 reviewsPrice level $Bánh Mì Saigon is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as french and american. Based on 10 reviews.
- Cozy
- Social
Italian
L’Amore Restaurant
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Nothing can be compared to Italian cuisine. It is always well-made, rich in taste and texture and guaranteed leaves you hungry for more.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Japanese
Quan Sushi Grill
4.6 out of 5, 495 reviewsPrice level $Savor Authentic Japanese takeout and delivery with dishes like Spicy Crunchy Roll and Salmon Teriyaki. Customers love our fresh sushi and great value in Little Italy, SoHo, and Chinatown.
- Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Spanish
Tomiño Taberna Gallega
4.6 out of 5, 532 reviewsPrice level $$$A rustic Galician tavern in Little Italy featuring authentic Spanish cuisine, tapas, and an all-Spanish wine list with Galician focus.
- Cozy
- Social
Italian
Jose Luis Little Italy
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Jose Luis Little Italy is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Manero's of Mulberry
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Manero's of Mulberry is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Zia Maria Little Italy
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Zia Maria is a family-owned restaurant and pizzeria that offers authentic, homemade Italian food, bringing the fresh flavors of Italy to New York. We also offer a fully stocked top-shelf bar.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Casa D'Angelo New York
4.6 out of 5Price level $$Welcome to Casa D'Angelo, an authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy, New York. Our family-owned restaurant has served delicious Italian cuisine for decades, earning us a reputation as one of the city's most beloved dining destinations.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Sofia's of Little Italy
4.5 out of 5Price level $$A trendy Italian restaurant & bar located at 143 Mulberry Street in the heart of historical Little Italy NYC. Handmade Lasagna, Ravioli, Manicotti, Fettuccini with fresh-made pizza and a full seating bar with happy hour specials make Sofias a must-visit.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
La Bella Vita
4.5 out of 5Price level $$La Bella Vita is an authentic Italian restaurant in Little Italy serving traditional Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our menu features homemade pasta, classic Italian dishes, fresh seafood, and rich Italian sauces prepared using time-honored recipes.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Lunella
4.5 out of 5Price level $$Lunella is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Buona Notte
4.5 out of 5Price level $$Buona Notte is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Italian Food Center
4.5 out of 5, 15 reviewsPrice level $$Italian Food Center is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, pizza and italian, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Little Italy
4.5 out of 5Price level $$Little Italy is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Middle Eastern
Shoo Shoo Nolita
4.5 out of 5Price level $$A contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine, with an emphasis on Tel Avivian staples.
- Cozy
- Social
Italian
Amici Ristorante
4.5 out of 5Price level $$Amici Ristorante is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Japanese
Kyuramen
4.5 out of 5, 1,902 reviewsPrice level $$All of our ramen are carefully developed by our ramen masters. The founder of KYURA MEN studied and absobed the essence of the Japanese ramen, to create the most unique and rich Ramen dish.
- Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Thai
Tènten
4.4 out of 5, 173 reviewsPrice level $Tènten is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as a cafe, american and steakhouse, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
- Casual
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Italian
Paesano of Mulberry Street
4.4 out of 5, 3,226 reviewsPrice level $$Family-owned and operated for generations, Paesano of Mulberry Street has been serving authentic Italian cuisine on historic Mulberry Street since 1961.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Vybes 109 / New York Vybes
4.4 out of 5, 275 reviewsPrice level $$Vybes 109 / New York Vybes is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, chinese and seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Yiwanmen
4.4 out of 5, 449 reviewsPrice level $Yiwanmen is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as chinese, consistently well-reviewed, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Italian
Da Gennaro
4.4 out of 5, 1,611 reviewsPrice level $$Da Gennaro welcomes you to enjoy the finest and freshest home cooked Italian food available outside your grandmothers kitchen. The warm and inviting atmosphere, which is complimented by the rustic Italian decor, makes this the place to celebrate any special occasion, romantic dinner, or even a simple home cooked Italian meal.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Chinese
May Wah Fast Food
4.4 out of 5, 549 reviewsPrice level $May Wah Fast Food is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as korean and american, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Italian
Gelso & Grand
4.4 out of 5Price level $$Gelso & Grand is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Il Cortile
4.4 out of 5Price level $$IL Cortile Ristorante has been family owned and operated since 1975. IL Cortile is dedicated to delivering the finest Italian cuisine with one of the most innovative and interesting menus in New York City.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
La Mela
4.4 out of 5Price level $$Our family owned and operated restaurant welcomes you with a menu that is a celebration of traditional Italian flavors, crafted from time-honored family recipes passed down through generations.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Benito One
4.4 out of 5Price level $$Benito One is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Japanese
Chikarashi
4.3 out of 5, 427 reviewsPrice level $$Chikarashi is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as seafood. Based on 10 reviews.
- Minimalist
- Refined
- Calm
Italian
Da Nico
4.3 out of 5Price level $$Da Nico Ristorante has been family owned and operated since its foundation in 1993. A staple in the New York community, we have served countless native New Yorker's including the Yankees and former Mayor Giuliani.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Thai
Nyonya
4.3 out of 5Price level $$Nyonya is a well-known thai restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Casual
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Seafood
Dahing Seafood Market
4.3 out of 5, 35 reviewsPrice level $$$127 Mott St A, New York, NY 10013
- Fresh
- Upscale
- Bright
Pizza
Baby John's Pizzeria
4.3 out of 5Price level $Baby John's Pizzeria is a well-known pizza restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Casual
- Lively
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
4.3 out of 5, 2,094 reviewsPrice level $$Hometown Hotpot & BBQ is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as indian and chinese, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Italian
Puglia
4.3 out of 5Price level $$Puglia is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Original Vincent's
4.3 out of 5Price level $$Original Vincent's is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Grotta Azzurra
4.2 out of 5Price level $$Grotta Azzurra, founded in 1908, is a legendary Italian restaurant in NYC's Little Italy. Named after the famous blue grotto in Capri, it became a favorite of stars like Sinatra and De Niro.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Mexican
Casa Bocado
4.2 out of 5, 137 reviewsPrice level $$Casa Bocado is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as mexican and seafood, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
Italian
Casa Bella
4.2 out of 5Price level $$Join us for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, and enjoy classic Italian specialties—from handmade pastas to traditional seafood and meat dishes—prepared with the freshest ingredients and a passion for true Italian hospitality.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Il Piccolo Bufalo
4.2 out of 5Price level $$Il Piccolo Bufalo is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Thai
Phở Bằng
4.2 out of 5, 960 reviewsPrice level $Phở Bằng is a well-known thai restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Casual
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Chinese
218 Restaurant
4.2 out of 5Price level $218 Restaurant is a well-known chinese restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Italian
Umbertos Clam House
4.1 out of 5Price level $$Umbertos Clam House is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Luna Ristorante
4.1 out of 5, 576 reviewsPrice level $$Luna Ristorante is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as italian and seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Caffe Napoli
4.1 out of 5Price level $$Established by Anna Silvestri and Family in 1972, Caffe Napoli introduced the sidewalk cafe in Little Italy. What started as a modest cafe serving only coffee and pastry has matured into a full dinning establishment catering to New Yorkers and tourist from across the seas.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
La Nonna
4.1 out of 5Price level $$La Nonna is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Italian
Caffe Venezia
4.0 out of 5Price level $$Caffe Venezia is a well-known italian restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Green Garden Village
4.0 out of 5, 205 reviewsPrice level $$Green Garden Village is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as outdoor-focused, chinese and seafood, great outdoor space. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Pizza
Ceres
4.0 out of 5, 774 reviewsPrice level $Ceres is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as food-focused, pizza and italian, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.
- Casual
- Lively
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Royal Seafood
3.9 out of 5Price level $Royal Seafood is a well-known chinese restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Chinese
Jing Fong
3.7 out of 5, 1,037 reviewsPrice level $$Jing Fong is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused, chinese and seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
- Bustling
- Casual
- Family Friendly
Mexican
FAMILIA DAQUILEMA
3.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$FAMILIA DAQUILEMA is a well-known mexican restaurant in Little Italy, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Lively
- Colorful
- Casual
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