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Best Italian in NYC
Ai Fiori is one of Best Italian in NYC.

1. Ai Fiori

8.7
400 5th Ave Ph 2 (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Garment District · 177 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The Trofie Nero is definitely not your ordinary pasta dish. The squid ink has a light consistency and is full of character from the crustacean tomato filled sauce topped with softly prepared scallops.

Ai Fiori is one of Best Italian in NYC.

2. Ai Fiori

8.7
400 5th Ave Ph 2 (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Garment District · 177 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Known for its succulent and tender lamb, restaurateur Michael White certainly hit the mark. While there were several choices of the lamb, we opted for the lamb chops, which were masterfully flavored.

Scalini Fedeli is one of Best Italian in NYC.

3. Scalini Fedeli

8.2
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Tribeca · 29 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Pure decadence – the warm ricotta and fresh spinach filled the soft Egg Yolk Ravioli impeccably. The truffle butter topped the dish, adding great flavor and our favorite melt in your mouth effect.

Scalini Fedeli is one of Best Italian in NYC.

4. Scalini Fedeli

8.2
165 Duane St (at Hudson), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Tribeca · 29 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The ambiance in Scalini Fedeli is reminiscent of good Italian restaurants in the movies – truly authentic. The veal chop was masterfully cooked to moist perfection, and the wait staff was excellent.

Pellegrino's is one of Best Italian in NYC.

5. Pellegrino's

138 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Little Italy · 33 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: We sure were impressed with the Veal Parmigiana at this Little Italy Restaurant. The tender veal was covered by just the right amount of fresh cheese and went superbly with the homemade linguine.

Osteria Morini is one of Best Italian in NYC.

6. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · SoHo · 301 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Come to this restaurant and try any of the traditional pastas from Romagna. We especially like the Tagliatelle and its creamy, perfectly meat balanced ragu smothered over the sturdy, rich noodles.

Osteria Morini is one of Best Italian in NYC.

7. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · SoHo · 301 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: All of Michael White’s pasta dishes are amazing, his Casarecci Alle Vongole here is outstanding and manages to capture the delicious clam flavor in each bite of pasta

Malatesta Trattoria is one of Best Italian in NYC.

8. Malatesta Trattoria

8.5
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 197 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: This neighborhood gem takes those fluffy, pillow-like gnocchi dishes to a whole new level. The homemade Spinach Gnocchi is full of richness from the Gorgonzola cheese sauce – it’s a must order!

Del Posto is one of Best Italian in NYC.

9. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Chelsea · 277 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Try the olive oil gelato for dessert. Unique and different, in a very good way.

Del Posto is one of Best Italian in NYC.

10. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Chelsea · 277 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Treat yourself to the five course meal to taste as much authentic food as you can. We loved our Asian Spiced Duck cooked perfectly medium rare & complimented by a unique mix of hazelnuts and cherries.

al di là is one of Best Italian in NYC.

11. al di là

8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurante italiano · North Slope · 200 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: You can’t go wrong with the Casunziel, a dish filled with silky ravioli and sweet red beets bathed in buttery goodness. The simple concoction still captures the essence of a perfect Italian meal.

Torrisi Italian Specialties is one of Best Italian in NYC.

12. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · NoLita · 140 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: We instantly fell in love when we started with the freshest homemade mozzarella cheese served warm and gooey. Adding it to the buttery garlic bread made for a true mouthwatering combination.

Costata is one of Best Italian in NYC.

13. Costata

206 Spring St (at Sullivan St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · SoHo · 49 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Just a few months old, people are starting to rave about the Tomahawk Rib-eye. Crisp on the outside is followed by a buttery and rare cooked inside that will convert any lifelong medium-well devotee.

La Bottega is one of Best Italian in NYC.

14. La Bottega

363 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Chelsea · 120 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Combine a classic American Thanksgiving meal with everything you love from Italian cuisine. Opt for the Papparfelle pasta w/ a ragout of turkey, chicken and duck Bolognese for the main course.

Convivium Osteria is one of Best Italian in NYC.

15. Convivium Osteria

7.8
68 5th Ave (St Marks), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurante italiano · North Slope · 65 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Rustic Mediterranean charm & cuisine in the heart of Park Slope make this place a crowd pleaser, order the Carcofi alla Romana app of braised artichokes w/ mint & garlic for a mouth watering start.

Casa Nonna is one of Best Italian in NYC.

16. Casa Nonna

310 W 38th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Garment District · 78 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: A Midtown West gem. Get cozy with a buffalo mozzarella pizza made with homemade white truffle oil and authentic Northern Italian burgundy truffles and a hearty glass of white wine.

Ciano is one of Best Italian in NYC.

17. Ciano

45 E 22nd St (btwn Park Ave. & Broadway), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Flatiron District · 47 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Have the wine specialist give you recommendations, they're wizards of wine. The bay scallops and siamese ravioli were highlights.

Locanda Verde is one of Best Italian in NYC.

18. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Tribeca · 508 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Stop looking at your menu, order the sheep's milk ricotta and the blue crab crostini, fantastic.

Lupa is one of Best Italian in NYC.

19. Lupa

8.6
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Greenwich Village · 232 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: They have a great white wine selection which we recommend pairing with their bavette cacao and pepe entrée. The formaggi cheese is just potent enough and not at all overwhelming

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of Best Italian in NYC.

20. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.8
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Greenwich Village · 273 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Absolutely must try the infamous Beef Cheek Ravioli- a creamy, beef-stew like filling inside smooth ravioli shells…So good, it’s been rumored to change a few Vegan’s perspectives

Destino Latin Bistro/Pisco Bar is one of Best Italian in NYC.

21. Destino Latin Bistro/Pisco Bar

1815 Market St (at Pearl St), San Francisco, CA
Restaurante peruano · Mint Hill · 75 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Their bone-in Veal Chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto and fontina is perfection. It’s served with a wine and mushroom sauce, but sparingly, allowing for the full flavor of the veal to shine

Anfora is one of Best Italian in NYC.

22. Anfora

34 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Bar de vinos · West Village · 103 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: If you enjoy trying different wines by the glass, Anfora has plenty of variety and options. An absolute must try is the Nutella and homemade mascarpone sandwich

dell'anima is one of Best Italian in NYC.

23. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 167 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: For dessert, try something out of the ordinary and get the cornbread pudding, served with a fruity fig compote and perfectly light ricotta ice cream.

L'Artusi is one of Best Italian in NYC.

24. L'Artusi

9.4
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 397 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Try to score a seat at the kitchen table for front row seats to the open air kitchen! Must try the roasted mushroom appetizer served with pancetta, ricotta salata + topped w a delicious “runny” egg

Sant Ambroeus is one of Best Italian in NYC.

25. Sant Ambroeus

8.8
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Upper East Side · 94 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: If you’re looking for a place to sit down and enjoy just a cup of coffee and dessert, come here. The Salted-Almond Tart will satisfy your craving for a salty/sweet treat.

Tre Otto is one of Best Italian in NYC.

26. Tre Otto

7.1
1408 Madison Ave (at 98th St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · East Harlem · 21 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Owned by Halstead Property’s Lauren Cangiano and her husband, the Gnocchi al ragu is hands down the perfect dish for winter- light as feather homemade potato dumpling Gnocchi w/ gorgeous beef ragout

Cipriani Le Specialita is one of Best Italian in NYC.

27. Cipriani Le Specialita

7.6
110 E 42nd St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Midtown East · 38 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: If you have some time to linger here during your lunch break, head upstairs with a nice Bellini (or two… or three) for some A-list people watching

Sistina is one of Best Italian in NYC.

28. Sistina

8.0
1555 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Yorkville · 7 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: We enjoyed our warm seafood salad in the quiet and relaxed ambiance. The wait staff was extremely gracious.

Il Buco is one of Best Italian in NYC.

29. Il Buco

9.0
47 Bond St (btwn Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · NoHo · 150 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Il Buco’s homemade pasta was perfectly complimented by their fine wine list. Don’t hesitate to purchase the nutty green olive oil and take home, it’s worth it.

Scarpetta is one of Best Italian in NYC.

30. Scarpetta

8.5
88 Madison Ave (at 29th Street), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · NoMad · 273 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: The Capretto lives up to its billing as a trip-worthy dish alone. We were also impressed with one of the most unique wine lists in the City.

Manzo is one of Best Italian in NYC.

31. Manzo

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · NoMad · 85 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Chef Michael Toscano’s menu is perfect for a red meat meal. The veal chop was an absolute pleasure to eat with its smoky flavoring, and the mezzalune is one of the best we have ever tasted.

Gigino at Wagner Park is one of Best Italian in NYC.

32. Gigino at Wagner Park

8.0
20 Battery Pl (btw West St & 1st Place), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · Battery Park City · 60 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Be sure to eat on a nice spring or summer day – the views from the outdoor seating are unrivaled!

Extra Virgin is one of Best Italian in NYC.

33. Extra Virgin

7.8
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Restaurante italiano · West Village · 240 tips y reseñas

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Take your date here, they have the most inventive dishes designed for 2 that change each day. Also have to try pistachio crusted goat cheese salad!