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Best Restaurants & Dining in Nolita, Manhattan

69 restaurants & dining in Nolita, ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.

Nolita in a line

North of Little Italy, south of pretentious, right in the sweet spot

Insider tip

Mulberry Street between Houston and Broome is the golden corridor. Walk slow, eat everything.

Top ranked Restaurants & Dining in Nolita

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1Thai Diner

    Thai
    4.4 out of 5Price level $$

    Thai Diner is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as food-focused, thai and french, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Put your name down for a table about an hour before you want to eat, then explore the neighborhood while you wait.

    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 2Torrisi

    Italian
    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Torrisi is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, italian and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Order the tomato martini.

    • Cozy
    • Romantic
    • Family Friendly
  3. Rank 3Lombardi's

    Pizza
    4.2 out of 5Price level $$

    Lombardi's is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as food-focused, pizza and italian. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  4. Rank 4Emilio's Ballato

    Italian
    4.1 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Emilio's Ballato is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as food-focused, italian and seafood. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Classic Italian
    • Old School
    • Celebrity Haunt
  5. Rank 5Prince Street Pizza

    Pizza
    4.4 out of 5Price level $

    Prince Street Pizza is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as pizza and italian, high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Between Mott St & Elizabeth St on Prince St near Café Habana, Café Gitane and Diptique

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  6. Rank 6Rubirosa

    Pizza
    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Check out our reinvented Italian American classics every day of the week.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  7. Rank 7Pasquale Jones

    Pizza
    4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    Pasquale Jones is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, pizza and italian. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly

All Restaurants & Dining in Nolita

Ranked by rating and how many reviews back it. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • 4.9 out of 5, 1,393 reviewsPrice level $

    7th Street Burger Soho is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as american, relaxed atmosphere, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Niukee Shumai is a well-known chinese restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Bustling
    • Casual
    • Family Friendly
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    La Pecora Bianca SoHo is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused, italian, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Romantic
    • Family Friendly
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    Nolita Pizza is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as pizza and italian, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $

    a Queens Food Truck, That Has Changed the Taco Landscape

    • Lively
    • Colorful
    • Casual
  • Japanese

    Sushi Yukimi

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Sushi Yukimi is a well-known japanese restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Minimalist
    • Refined
    • Calm
  • Mediterranean

    Boni and Mott

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Boni and Mott is a well-known mediterranean restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Warm
    • Inviting
    • Relaxed
  • Vegetarian

    Carrot Express

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Carrot Express is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi is a well-known Vietnamese restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Café Mulberry is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as a cafe, french and steakhouse, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Elegant
    • Romantic
    • Refined
  • American

    Moonburger

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Moonburger is a classic burger stop made for now and made for everyone. We're locally owned, independent, and created for our communities.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Check out our reinvented Italian American classics every day of the week.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  • Caribbean

    Café Habana

    4.6 out of 5

    Founded in 1998, Caf Habana is a Cuban-Mexican neighborhood cafe & bar famed for its grilled corn, cuban sandwiches, ccteles and other well priced eats, based out of downtown New York City & beyond.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $

    Champion Pizza - Soho is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as pizza and italian. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Casual
    • Lively
    • Family Friendly
  • Italian

    Marcellino

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Marcellino is a well-known italian restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Romantic
    • Family Friendly
  • Mediterranean

    Balzem

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    balzem mediterranean restaurant and wine bar new york city and manhattan

    • Warm
    • Inviting
    • Relaxed
  • Mediterranean

    19 Cleveland

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    19 Cleveland is your Mediterranean escape in the heart of New York City. The space is playful and inviting, with white washed walls, vibrant greenery, and local artwork that feels like summer all year round.

    • Warm
    • Inviting
    • Relaxed
  • Japanese

    Momoya SoHo

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$

    Momoya SoHo is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as drinks-focused, seafood and japanese, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Minimalist
    • Refined
    • Calm
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Discover the Japanese-American cuisine and seasonal cocktails customers are raving about at the TriBeCa mainstay location since 1985, and the New location open in Nolita since May, 2022.

    • Minimalist
    • Refined
    • Calm
  • Italian

    Torrisi

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Torrisi is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as food-focused, italian and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Romantic
    • Family Friendly
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $

    La Churreria is a restaurant in Little Italy described by visitors as a cafe, mexican, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Nocca Gnocchi is a restaurant in Nolita described by visitors as italian. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Romantic
    • Family Friendly
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Two Hands Corn Dogs is a well-known american restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Casual
    • Social
    • Classic
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    Baya Bar - Acai & Smoothie Shop is a well-known vegetarian restaurant in Nolita, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social

Frequently asked questions

What are the best restaurants in Nolita?
Moodap's top-ranked restaurants in Nolita, curated from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, Michelin and our own research in February 2026, start with Thai Diner (4.4 stars), Torrisi (4.6 stars) and Lombardi's (4.2 stars). They're at the top of this page.
What kind of food can you find in Nolita?
Moodap lists 69 restaurants in Nolita. The most common kinds are Italian (12), American (9), Japanese (8), Pizza (8) and Mediterranean (6).
Where can I find affordable restaurants in Nolita?
13 of the 69 restaurants listed in Nolita are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are 7th Street Burger Soho, Nolita Pizza and Birria-Landia NYC.
How is the full list of restaurants in Nolita ranked?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.

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