Lavagna is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

1. Lavagna

8.8
545 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 78 tips and reviews

David G.David Golborne: Try the Mussels Steamed In Tomato And Fennel Broth

Dev A.Dev Anand: That peach dessert thing.. with the orange ice cream on top.. just do it yo.

Vanessa S.Vanessa Smith: Food is amazing but the service is unbelievable. The best service in NYC I've had in a long time. .

Il Posto Accanto is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

2. Il Posto Accanto

8.7
190 E 2nd St (at Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 55 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: Everything from start to finish was excellent. Had the eggplant croquettes, the meatballs, and the cavatelli.

Peter Y.Peter Yang: Oxtail ravioli and black pasta... I can eat those all night.

Masha I.Masha Ioveva: get the oxtail pasta - it's amazing

Risotteria Melotti is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

3. Risotteria Melotti

8.5
309 E 5th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 40 tips and reviews

JasonJason: Amazing risotto, get the mushrooms with truffle!

Olivier V.Olivier Vasquez: Excellent food and décor

Emily L.Emily Liao: Soft rice with mushroom...forget it's name but tastes perfect!

Hearth is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

4. Hearth

8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Missy M.Missy Mackey: The ricotta meatballs, the apple crostata dessert and the pear walnut salad were all delicious. The service was lovely too.

EaterEater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]

BravoBravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

San Marzano is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

5. San Marzano

8.4
117 2nd Ave (at 7th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily W: Fresh pasta. Amazing pesto and tomato sauce.

Audrey T.Audrey Tolbert: $4 craft beers. All day. This is not a drill people.

Yera H.Yera Ha: I can't get over this spot. $9 (even at dinner!) for fresh, delicious pasta dishes. $10 for bottomless mimosas. Awesome service, spacious and clean. Don't ever change, San Marzano.

Bar Primi is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

6. Bar Primi

8.3
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews

Polina W.Polina Weitz: Nice Modern Italian Restaurant. The Burrata and the bucatini cacio e pepe spinaci were delicious. Also, great outdoor seating.

DensDens: Clams Casino pasta = it's like Jesus himself dreamed up this dish just for me. (pastas are perfect size to split 3 with 2 people btw)

Jacqueline S.Jacqueline Shea: Carciofi. Enough said. It's mouthwatering, creamy, and the perfect balance of artichoke and a light, creamy sauce. Another must- have is the eggplant bruschetta. Trendy yet homey ambiance-- loved it

Fiaschetteria Pistoia is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

7. Fiaschetteria Pistoia

8.2
647 E 11th (Ave C), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 21 tips and reviews

Carolina C.Carolina Cadena: True Italian restaurant. Quality of ingredients and food was amazing!

Patrick M.Patrick Mowrer: It’s like being in Rome

Daryl C.Daryl Canale: Delicious home made pasta, great wine selection and very attentive staff good for a special night out as it is a bit pricey and don’t forget to try the tiramisu!

Frank Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

8. Frank Restaurant

8.2
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Diaz: phenomenal homemade pastas, burrata, etc.

Unity S.Unity Stoakes: Crusty bread, fresh olive oil, olives and glass of wine.

MelissaMelissa: Burrata is a must.

Supper is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

9. Supper

8.3
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 278 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Andrade: Cozy space, delicious food! Don't worry about the space, there are many tables in the back!

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Rachel Dratch of SNL says, "Supper is my favorite East Village place, maybe my favorite New York restaurant. They have these really cool party rooms that are hidden." Read more.

Jasmine B.Jasmine Benun: Kale gnocchi = orgasmic !!!! Enough said !

Lil' Frankie's is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

10. Lil' Frankie's

8.3
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Truffle pizza and lemon pasta! Both soooo good.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: DO NOT bypass a starter from the antipasto selection. - Inspector

MashableMashable: Order the roasted eggplant and get ready for a table-side preparation that brings you straight back to the old country.

Foul Witch is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

11. Foul Witch

8.2
15 Avenue A (btw Houston & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 5 tips and reviews

Rosina J.Rosina J: Hip spot for wine!

Dave K.Dave Kornreich: Come for the food. Stay for the bathroom.

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Dull and disinterested service doesn’t live up to the ambitions of this place. No proper direction on how to approach the menu and odd meal pacing. They served us the wrong main.

Giano Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

12. Giano Restaurant

8.0
126 E 7th St (Avenue A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews

Sarah K.Sarah K: No exaggeration, the BEST tiramisu I have ever had. Amazing service. Get the fillet. You won't be disappointed.

SamanthaSamantha: Please don't come here. So I can.

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: According to community contributor James Traub, "The basil-and-gelato re-imagination of the capresecould serve as Giano’s signature dish." Read more.

Gemma is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

13. Gemma

8.3
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Nina G.Nina Grazi: Always celebs here on Sunday morning brunch time:) good brunch not amazing great atmosphere usually long wait for table for brunch

LacosteLacoste: Where we go for our Nutella calzone fix. Never heard of it? TRY IT. It's also a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail after work -- just be careful the wax from the giant candles doesn't ruin your drink!

Rachel K.Rachel Karnofsky: Don't come here and pretend that you're not going to have pizza. In the end you're not just going to have a margarita pizza... You're going to go for the truffle pizza. Just stating the facts....

Piccola Strada is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

14. Piccola Strada

8.1
77 E 4th St (btw Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 15 tips and reviews

Cooper C.Cooper Cheatham: The manicotti is to DIE for. I love this cute little place.

Whitney K.Whitney Keyes: Best gnoochi

Lino R.Lino Ribolla: Great food, and BYOB held to keep tab low

Gnocco is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in the East Village, New York.

15. Gnocco

7.9
337 E 10th St (Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews

Keiko M.Keiko M: Nice garden and brunch special. Very friendly staff

ben m.ben m: Whether brunch or dinner, get a seat on the back patio. Have a fairly priced bottle of wine (or 2) & enjoy some good food (gnocchi & burrata are favorites). Oh, and it's no longer just cash or Amex!

ºDamian W.ºDamian White º: You can't beat the decor here, they put in the extra effort to make your experience just right here. Good stuff! Go when the back patio is open!