1. Barbuto
9.4
113 Horatio St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 9 tips and reviews
Simran Dass: I really like this place!! Super open space with an amazing view. Pasta was really good (especially off-menu carbonara). I also loved the ice cream sandwich dessert- couldn’t get enough. Would reco!
Kate: Beautiful space and delicious food
kristine Aaron: This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and wonderful dessert.
2. L'Artusi
9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 398 tips and reviews
Mike Nickerson: Potato gnocchi is a MUST, as are the roasted mushrooms. Extraordinary restaurant, all New Yorkers must try at least once.
Alison Katz Danes: One of my favorite restaurants in NYC!
Noah Weiss: Sneaky good brunch. Pastries baked in-house, solid egg dishes, and some great pasta if you need to eat off a hangover. Double bonus points for taking reservations.
3. Via Carota
9.3
51 Grove St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 172 tips and reviews
Susan J Campbell: Everything was SO GOOD. But the artichokes are extraordinary. Also the raddicio salad!
Eater: Fried rabbit, crispy artichokes, and fresh fruit are on the menu at this new restaurant from the West Village power couple. It's sort of a French bar meets an Italian country home. Read more.
Noah Weiss: The Buvette chef's take on rustic Italian small plates with rustic West Village decor. Equally tasty, great value ($90 dinner for two with wine), and the perfect date spot. Crostini are all great.
4. Torrisi
9.3
275 Mulberry St (btw Prince & Houston), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 7 tips and reviews
Fernando Campos: Amazing place, unique and tasty dishes. The appetizer with ham is the must have. Beautiful bar and good for drinks too.
Cole Kennedy: Damn. MFG has another winner. Worth the hype. Set a Resy Notify and got 10:30 PM on a Thursday. Hits: white truffle butter scallops, ham and zeppole, spaghetti, cavatelli. Save room for dessert!
İbrahim Dulkadiroğlu: Good food.
5. Carbone
9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 244 tips and reviews
Sunny H: The spicy rigatoni is a must and the veal parmigiana is excellent.
GQ Magazine: From the same trio behind Torrisi Italian Specialties, Parm, and ZZ’s Clam Bar, all the tropes of the classic Italian-American red sauce joints are at play, but better than you’ve ever had.
Time Out New York: The 2014 Food & Drink Award Winner for Best New Restaurant, Carbone has turned the traditional Italian supper club on its head. We recommend the rigatoni alla vodka, veal Parmesan, and tiramisu. Read more.
6. Cotenna
9.1
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 241 tips and reviews
Rhys Davis: Great place for a date, nice and cosy. Their oysters are fantastic
Noah Weiss: New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.
Elyse Estrada: New favorite! Bruce the manager is a gem! Get the burrata (always a special app), kale salad, spaghetti polpetti, tortellini w/cream sauce. Pair it w/a bottle of Super Tuscan & finish w/bread pudding!
7. Pisticci Ristorante
9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 146 tips and reviews
Joonseok Oh: Highly recommend the Spaghetti and meatballs. They also have a good selection of bottled craft beer.
The Corcoran Group: Very tasty, cozy and casual Italian restaurant. Try the Fettucine Ai Funghi, the House Meatballs Over Polenta, or share La Spaghettata with a large group!
Katie Flynn: Move over Scarpetta, the spaghetti and meatballs are truly the best in the city!
8. Ci Siamo
9.0
100 Manhattan Ave (31st Street and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Larry Kooper: Get the cast iron focaccia, the onion torte, the rigatoni, and the bombolino. All stellar.
DoubleDeuce: The wine in the elevator is fun, it's not great wine but be fun and have a taste. After you get upstairs, it feels like suburban or Park Ave dining since it's spacious. Delicious food too!
Jasmine D: Food all delicious. Onion torta and focaccia with tomato conserva for the win. Great service and ambiance. But all dishes are very heavy and oily.
9. Dante NYC
9.1
79-81 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 152 tips and reviews
Cat Giametta: The almond lattes, brunch and cocktails!
Ryan Terry: Tiramisu is the best I've ever had. Homemade.
Chino Griff: Hands down, best espresso in NYC. Hot and tasty. Try the canoli, you will never regret it.
10. Bono Trattoria
9.0
3658 Broadway (West 151st St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 20 tips and reviews
Jessica Robinson: Great food. The pizza and focaccia were delicious. Very cool decor and interior. Service was quick and friendly. Great addition to the neighborhood. We will be back!
Jennifer C: Lovely space, good food, yummy sangria! I'll be back!!
Rosi Liriano Facenda: I don't know why this trattoria has a bad review. This is so amazing place for Italian food lovers from the pizza to the pasta. So delicious, I recommend 100%
11. Il Buco
9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 149 tips and reviews
Lauren Lachs: the chocolate sorbet is the simplest and richest dessert on the menu, made with incredibly high quality dark chocolate. you can (and should) also get it to-go at alimentari
Stephen Alesch: I live a block away. I've been here 120 times, they still ask me where I'm from and if I've ever been here before. The food is good but turnaround of staff is high. Who's torturing these people!
The Corcoran Group: A truly amazing and romantic Italian restaurant - especially if you sit in the wine cellar.
Usadores Blog: Really nice place! Very good food and cheap! The recipes are really big (4 people). I will go back many times!
Nuclear Cowboyz: I’m always looking for the best place to eat. Everyone needs to hit this place up! It is in Times Square and has the best Italian food I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back! – Ronnie Faisst, Nuclear
James Sims: The chicken parm is fantastic, but the garlic bread is amazing!
14. Palma
8.9
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 132 tips and reviews
Nicolette Romero: The mushroom truffle fettuccine is to die for. Make sure to get a table in the adorable garden.
Tim Vetter: Try the restaurant where Lady Gaga, just barely pre-fame, worked as a waitress. (The staff famously made her cry)
Rewan Parti: Sit in the back garden, order the calamari with mint leaves and cauliflower appetizer. Along with spinach and buffalo cheese ravioli! Do try the tiramisu.