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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in New York City

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Da' Franco & Tony's Ristorante restaurant
5.0
5 (207)
$31 to $50
Italian
Schuylerville
About the restaurant
Welcome to Da Franco & Tony Ristorante. We are located on the corner of Mulford Ave and Middletown Road near Hutchitson River Parkway. Antipasti – Zuppe – Insalate- Pasta – Pollo – Carne – Pesce -Verdre – Dolci Del Giorno- Come in for a memorable dining experience!
Top review
Barry
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
We loved this place! We drove by it many times but decided to stop by Friday night. The service was attentive, and the food was amazing! This will be a regular upscale date-night ristorante for us. Kudos to the staff and ownership.
A photo of Piccola Cucina Casa restaurant
4.9
4.9 (91)
$31 to $50
Italian
Boerum Hill
About the restaurant
Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.

Top review
Ximena
Dined 2 days ago
Great quality - neighborhood spot vibe. Prices are a little high.
A photo of Michael's of Brooklyn restaurant
4.9
4.9 (929)
$31 to $50
Italian
Midwood
About the restaurant
Family owned and operated since 1964, Michael’s of Brooklyn offers three generations of pride and excellence at our restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Loyal customers visit from near and far to enjoy generations-old family recipes, lovingly handed down as a legacy of Italian tradition.

So come and join us as we celebrate the tastes of Italy in our elegantly appointed dining room. From delicious warm and cold antipasti and tantalizing pasta creations…to delectable seafood, veal and poultry entrees… tempting desserts, too. All served to you by a warm and friendly staff. Visit us today and find out why Michael’s has been a Brooklyn institution for nearly sixty years.

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Anna
Dined 2 days ago
Michael’s never disappoints. I went in on a Saturday to celebrate my friend’s birthday and we had the most wonderful time. The meal was exquisite, fabulous service, and we are already planning our next reservation.
A photo of Bocelli Ristorante restaurant
4.9
4.9 (660)
$31 to $50
Italian
Concord
About the restaurant
For almost two decades, Bocelli Ristorante has been providing the most authentic Italian cuisine in Staten Island and New York City. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in both 2014 and 2015, and named one of the 2017 Top 10 best Italian Restaurants in NYC, we pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients to make delicious dishes all served in an atmosphere that will place you on a sunny hillside in Italy. Whether seeking an intimate dinner with a loved one, a family get-together or a larger special occasion in our private party room, there are few restaurants that can cater to your senses like Bocelli Ristorante.
See you soon!

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Harmony
Dined 3 days ago
Great Italian fine dining. On holidays they seat in the bar/waiting area so be sure to specify if you mind eating in there. Food is excellent, drinks are strong, ambiance is classy. Will be coming again!
A photo of Il Toscano - Douglaston restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1577)
$31 to $50
Italian
Douglaston
About the restaurant
Il Toscano is open for outdoor dining in our heated cedar gazebos and Curbside Pickup and Delivery *Wednesday Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday 4:00pm to 9:30pm! Please call 718-631-0300 after 2 pm to place your order.

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For almost three decades, Il Toscano has been known for taking fresh, seasonal ingredients and preparing sumptuous Northern Italian style cuisine.

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Jahn
Dined 2 days ago
Love this place! It’s easy to see why they were packed with customers last night. Fresh and high quality food, great and attentive service, super delicious meals, and a dessert called the napoleon that is unreal. This place is a gem. Can’t wait to come back in a few weeks.
A photo of Cavatappi restaurant
4.9
4.9 (65)
$50 and over
Italian
Bensonhurst
About the restaurant
Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.

We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy a
delicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

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courtneyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
The food and service was excellent. Our server was very attentive The food was authentic Italian! Loved it
A photo of Villa Mosconi restaurant
4.9
4.9 (952)
$31 to $50
Italian
Greenwich Village
About the restaurant
Villa Mosconi Restaurant is a family-run restaurant located in the heart of New York City's historic Greenwich Village. The restaurant has been serving the same great food under the guidance of the Mosconi family since 1976 at the same location on MacDougal Street between Bleecker and West Houston streets. The restaurant offers superb authentic Northern Italian cuisine that reflects the family's origins in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
Top review
Kyle
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent, friendly service. The Artichoke Hearts Oreganata appetizer is worth coming for alone! Entrees were delicious as well. A great spot that has stood the test of time in Manhattan.
A photo of Giano restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1554)
$30 and under
Italian
East Village
About the restaurant
Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.
Please know that we have a grace period (15 min) .
All of our outdoor seating have heaters for your dining comfort but we ask that you dress accordingly for a New York winter.
This is the story of Paolo and Matteo, two guys from Milano who had an idea. Let's take the heart of our tradition and fuse it with the exciting innovations happening in Italian cooking, they said. Inspired by the Roman deity Janus who looked to the future as well as the past, Giano respects tradition and embraces the future. We like to think of our little corner in the east village as quite special, and hope you will too

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AbbyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
My favorite restaurant in the city - came for Valentine’s Day for the second year in a row. The food was incredible as always, the service was spectacular, and the ambiance was cozy and romantic. The servers are all very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. You really can’t go wrong with anything here, cannot recommend it enough!
A photo of Italianissimo restaurant
4.9
4.9 (603)
$30 and under
Italian
Upper East Side
About the restaurant
During this time we will not be open for dine-in service, but we will be offering take-out service. Please contact the restaurant for details.

The instant you walk into Italianissimo Ristorante, you are overcome with a feeling of romance. When you arrive, your hosts for the evening sits you at a table adorned with gorgeous fresh flowers that evoke a certain elegance and charm. The maitre d' presents to you the nightly specials that Chef Luigi Campoverde (who is no stranger to the Upper East Side, with stints at Il Nido, Il Monello and Portofino Grill) is about to prepare in the kitchen.


Top review
LC
Dined on Feb 5, 2025
The pasta was delicious. The gluten free menu is extensive; and the restaurant accommodated some changes. Italianissimo is a hidden gem.
A photo of Scalini Fedeli restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3166)
$50 and over
Italian
TriBeCa
About the restaurant
Please join us for a Valentine's Day celebration. We are offering a fixed-price menu for $129 per guest. Available on Friday February 14th and Saturday February 15th.

Scalini Fedeli ranked among New York's finest restaurants since its opening in early 2004, taking Italian cuisine to new heights. Rewarded with the highest overall ratings in the Zagat Survey, Scalini Fedeli has been granted one star by the Michelin guide in it's inaugural 2006 issue.

The inviting decor features vaulted ceilings and European antiques and provides the perfect setting for chef Michael Cetrulo's delightful cuisine which offers the finest ingredients coupled with a confidence and grace that ensures your meal will be a memorable one.

Menu highlights include soft egg yolk raviolo with ricotta and truffle butter and New York's finest venison chop in a port wine and balsamic vinegar sauce with toasted hazelnuts, sautéed spinach and roasted Mission figs.

Top review
John
Dined 3 days ago
Cuisine excellent, Staff and ambience Great! Waiter Alexander a Gem! Wil return….
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