Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Da' Franco & Tony's Ristorante

5.0

5 (210)

$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

Laureen

Dined on 23 Feb 2025

The meal was outstanding and very delicious! Always enjoy have a great meal here with family and friends. The service can not be beat. They are all friendly and professional. They know their regulars by name. The are also kid friendly which is a plus for families. Will be back soon

Don Roberto’s

4.9

4.9 (55)

$30 and under

Italian

West Brighton

About the restaurant

Don Roberto’s serves up classic Italian & Italian American comfort food, reciepes passed down from generation to generation.
Sister restaurant to DeLuca's Italian Restaurant
-Best New Restaurant 2024
-Cozy atmosphere, Trendy vibes
-Signature Dishes; Famous Mamma's Meatballs, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

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EileenVIP

Dined on 21 Feb 2025

excellent happy hour! excellent service! delicious food!

Piccola Cucina Casa

4.9

4.9 (99)

$31 to $50

Italian

Boerum Hill

About the restaurant

Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.

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Shari

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent , really incredible food. My boyfriend and I are such picky eaters and we were raving over every bite of every dish we ordered . Service also great. Very attentive and warm staff. I rarely go back to restaurants twice but I would go back to this one!!! A+ !!!!

Michael's of Brooklyn

5.0

5 (951)

$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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DanielleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food great service! Burnt and baked with truffle oil is the BEST

Italianissimo

4.9

4.9 (604)

$30 and under

Italian

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

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.

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CathyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always on point with a variety of outstanding options, including several daily specials

Cavatappi

4.9

4.9 (66)

$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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Kim

Dined on 7 Mar 2025

Great restaurant, cozy with excellent service. Great menu, food was delicious and I will definitely go back.

Bocelli Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (667)

$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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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

Bocelli’s is my favorite restaurant on Staten Island. It’s always a delicious experience!

Il Toscano - Douglaston

4.9

4.9 (1596)

$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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KarinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

All 7 of us ordered something different and all 7 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals...everything was outstanding, the food delicious, presented beautifully, and served with attention to detail.

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Caesar Salad

Lavagna - NYC

4.9

4.9 (1893)

$31 to $50

Italian

East Village

About the restaurant

Lavagna opened its doors on February 1st 1999.The restaurant offers casual Italian trattoria fare at moderate prices. The vibe is candlelit, cozy, with an old wood burning oven, exposed brick walls, a pressed tin ceiling and a small wine bar where one can dine also. A wall of French doors swing open in the warmer weather to a seasonal sidewalk cafe of 20 seats.
The kitchen concept is to create dishes traditionally Italian, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and product of the highest quality.
The menu highlights include homemade pastas, a wood oven roasted fish for two, roast pork chop, baby rack of lamb and of course the rigatoni with sweet and spicy sausage that has become a classic over the years.
The wine list has been a yearly recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002 and it focuses on hard to find wines from regional Italy along with other international selections.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Great food! Good service. Great experience. We Highly recommend this restaurant.

Villa Mosconi

4.9

4.9 (955)

$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.

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ChristopherVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Very quiet cozy Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village. Wide range of choices and specials offered. Caesar salad was excellent and my Veal Marsala could have been more tender. Overall good experience and will return next time we are in the neighbors

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