Italian

For big plates of pasta and some homegrown Italian charm.

Part restaurant, part bar, Dante is one of the best spots for a cocktail and light bite in NYC.

Like the original on MacDougal, Dante West Village is a fun, drinks-first restaurant with an unfathomably deep cocktail list.

Hosting pasta parties since 2002.

Stop by for a cappuccino and take home some fresh pasta for later.

In its fourth iteration, Paola’s is still a top-tier choice for Upper East Side Italian.

In a former mansion a block from Central Park, Sistina leans into the moneyed lifestyle, and serves a great pappardelle.

Ciccio Cincin works great for a date—and their mafalde is reason enough to become a regular.

Celebrate a very special occasion with the pretty much perfect pastas at this splurgy Italian restaurant in Midtown East.

This Upper East Side Italian spot open since 1988 isn’t a destination restaurant, but it’s easy to fall for.

You can get F&F Pizzeria’s legendary clam pie at their sit-down restaurant. But don’t miss the scampi.

Open since 1982, Lusardi’s is a place to eat veal, chat with the owners, and soak in an ambiance that’s pure Upper East Side.

Carmenta’s makes sloppy, destination-worthy sandwiches in Bushwick.

Ignazio’s is a good choice for a slice near the water in Dumbo.

Bring visitors to the second location of this NYC pizza-making institution.

Grimaldi’s is a classic coal fired pizza spot in Dumbo.

Joe & Pat’s has been making cracker-thin pies on Staten Island for over 60 years.

Where to eat Italian in NYC when you aren’t willing to settle.

Defonte’s has been making excellent Italian sandwiches for over 100 years.

This Gravesend spot is famous for their roast beef sandwiches.

G&S Pork Store is a quiet Italian deli with a solid roast beef sandwich.

Lioni Italian Heroes makes over 150 different sandwiches on impeccably blistered bread.

G&R Deli is home to a viral Italian meatball cone, but we suggest focusing on the sandwiches.

This top LA restaurant doesn’t quite stick the landing in Noho.

Locanda Verde’s Hudson Yards location caters to a new group of businesspeople with the same crowdpleasing Italian food.