Best Italian Restaurants and Food Markets in NYC

From classical Italian Parmigiana to the authentic tastes of coastal Italy. These are the best Italian restaurants in New York City right now

Caffe Reggio

Unravel the Cappuccino Origins: Experience Art & Culture at NYC's...

119 MACDOUGAL STREET, New York 10012
Caffe Reggio

Unravel the Cappuccino Origins: Experience Art & Culture at NYC's Iconic Caffe Reggio in Greenwich Village

Step into the enchanting world of Caffe Reggio, the birthplace of cappuccino in NYC, and a magnet for bohemian creatives since 1927. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, just steps from Washington Square Park, this timeless New York gem offers a unique fusion of art, culture, and relaxation. Whether you choose to savor a delectable treat at a cozy sidewalk table or admire the captivating artwork indoors, Caffe Reggio promises an unforgettable experience as you become part of its iconic legacy.

Motorino

Motorino - Award Winning Pizza in NYC ...

349 East 12th Street, New York 10003
#2 Pizza in NYC

Motorino - Award Winning Pizza in NYC

In addition to the traditional varieties of marinara and Margherita pizza, Motorino offers a handful of more spirited pies, including one with cherry stone clams, and another with Brussels sprouts. (And while it has nothing to do with the quality of their pies, Motorino also happens to serve one of the best octopus appetizers in the city.)

Some spaces are cursed. Others are blessed. When Anthony Mangieri shuttered Una Pizza Napoletana at 349 East 12th St. and headed out to San Francisco, Mathieu Palombino took over the lease, renamed the space Motorino, and the East Village pizza scene hardly seemed to skip a beat since.

Now in addition to the East Village location, Motorino has made their award winning pies more available by expanding to 2 other locations in NYC (Soho and Williamsburg) as well as one in Hong Kong and Manila.

Di Fara Pizza

Best New York City Pizza - Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn...

1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn 11230
#1 Pizza in NYC

Best New York City Pizza - Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn

Unless you are already in the neighborhood, it's a hike getting to Di Fara Pizza, but it's well worth it when you're trekking to get America's best pizza.

Domenico DeMarco is sort of a local legend, having owned and operated Di Fara since 1964, hailed from Provincia di Caserta in Italy, he cooks up both New York and Sicilian-style pizza to hungry mob of New Yorkers and tourists willing to wait on long lines spilling out on to the side walks.

Using only "Top ingredients" in his pies and with some mentioning of crust trending slightly burnt but even with this, "it's is still a very good pizza" and when it's not,it's transcendent.

You'll get a better deal getting the whole pie rather than throwing down $5 on a slice and you want to understand why they are the best before you make the trip, check out the great video about Di Fara http://vimeo.com/16077855

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