Little Italy
Little Italy
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Neighborhood west of SoHo famous for Italian restaurants.
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Neighborhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
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- Canal St • 3 min walk
- Canal St • 3 min walk
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9,458 within 3 miles
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1,565 within 6 miles
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- Rich GActon, Massachusetts2,573 contributionsHuge compared to other Little ItaliesEvery big city has some sort of Little Italy. We decided to have dinner in Manhattan's Little Italy in December, and were first shocked how big it was. Isn't Little Italy supposed to be....little? Not in NYC. We walked Mulberry Street and read menus to find a nice place (they're all pretty much the same, in a good way). In between the canoli bakeries, the restaurants have "runners" that try to whisk you into their establishments with promises of warm bread and tasty Italian food. None of them are wrong. I recommend walking both sides of the street looking for a restaurant before picking one, it's half the fun of the place! You can also find a spot for dessert you have to remind yourself to go back to after dinner. Enjoy!Visited December 2019Written January 12, 2020
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,196 contributionsThe heart of New York's Italian cultureIn the late 19th century, thousands of Italian immigrants flooded into Little Italy, a home-away-from home in New York City. Their neighbourhood was lively and full of the Italian way of life. Now it's reduced to three blocks, mach of it has has taken over by Chinatown. We were lucky enough to be in Little Italy for a community festival, which had a lot of energy. Many Italian people now live in New Jersey. This area of Lower Manhattan still retains links to the Old Country, however tenuous.Visited March 2020Written May 27, 2020
- Mdgrl79Phoenix, Arizona448 contributionsLook past the touristy aspect - it's about the food!We hadn't been to Little Italy in ages until we went just after Thanksgiving. It was great! Is it a bit touristy? Of course. But it's not nearly as touristy as Times Square! We had an amazing, inexpensive dinner at a very quaint but festive restaurant and then went to a nearby cafe for dessert. We also visited a few of the shops, including the Christmas store. We did not feel unsafe in Little Italy and definitely enjoyed the few hours we spent there. With COVID making international travel so difficult, I'm not sure when we'll get back to Italy again, so this was our way to get a little taste of Italy in the meantime. We would gladly visit again!Visited November 2021Written December 7, 2021
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Martin A
Florence, AL59 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The place we stopped in Soho was very small, but pizza was good. The accommodations were a bit dirty looking, else I would have rated it higher. Typical NYC pizza. Always love pizza!
Written August 6, 2023
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY622 contributions
Dec 2022
Every shop and restaurant along the street is great! The food is authentic and amazing! The shops have pride in their heritage! The streets are vibrant and cultural! I would say that this is as close to Italy as you get in America. I highly recommend a visit. You won’t regret it!
Written June 27, 2023
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JeffBreedlove
Atlanta, GA4,347 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
I love love love Little Italy in NYC. It’s, perhaps, my favorite community in NYC. I enjoy the restaurants, the small stores, the atmosphere on the streets and the decorations in the stores and street lights.
It’s a family friendly safe area which harkens back to traditional times.
Go enjoy
It’s a family friendly safe area which harkens back to traditional times.
Go enjoy
Written June 24, 2023
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Jennifer R
11 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
I used to love going to Little Italy, but I seriously doubt I'll be back. Most restaurants have a troll standing out front literally harassing you to go inside the restaurant. I was accosted by one restaurant and just kept saying no thank you so the nasty man called me a prostitute. I just kept on moving. The shops are all cheap and tacky souvenir shops. Most restaurants are not graded an A so if you don't see an A, keep moving. The only places I can recommend are the Cigar Bar, awesome bartender, staff and very clean. I could also recommend Vincents Clam Bar. Otherwise I would steer clear of this cesspool of degenerates.
Written June 17, 2023
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holwal75
Ellenton, FL71 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We started in little Italy greeted by restaurants. Every step of the way we could choose a quinine of Italy. Shop after shop we found fun kitschy New York memorabilia. The food experience is worth making the trip. Tons of food and a few bakeries. Be sure to have cash on hand as some places requires cash and you may miss out on something authentic and delicious.
Written June 2, 2023
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BigDK
Scotland14 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Little Italy was on my to do list to get a taste of authentic New York. We walked from the financial district and passed impressive architecture on the way. Little Italy was quaint and okay to walk around. We decided to stop by one of the restaurants and ate inside. I had pasta and my wife had ceaser salad and asked for chicken with it. It wasn't until we ordered I saw that a 20 per cent gratuity would be added. Although the food was okay I felt at 92 dollars for a salad pasta and two drinks was a bit much. Compared to other parts of the city it was twice as expensive. We walked on and my wife spotted a rat running into the bags of rubbish left beside an eating area. Between that and the meal kind of spoiled the experience. I realse things are more expensive but feel I was ripped off. Long story short visit walk around eat elsewhere.
Written April 24, 2023
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tonygtraveler
9 contributions
Mar 2023
Little Italy is turning into a non-Italian souvenir shop street. It's still a unique stroll. The restaurant we went to was very average.
Written March 29, 2023
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Wandering_Freee
Northport, NY948 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
If you are in the area definitely stop and get a meal. The food is amazing and won't disappoint. There are a lot of outdoor options as well.
Written February 15, 2023
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Barbara-BrookeMorales-Murphy
London, UK1,145 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Take a trip to Little Italy in NYC. Experience the many coffee shops and restaurants and soak up the Italian atmosphere. Really nice vibe .
Written February 13, 2023
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,164 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Little Italy is a section of lower Manhattan that is full of everything that’s Italian. Wine bars and restaurants everywhere…it’s great.
Written January 23, 2023
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Stan29
San Lucas Sacatepequez, Guatemala18 contributions
My wife and I are in the initial planning stages of a NYC trip. I am of Italian descent and have always wanted to go visit Little Italy just for the food. I am reading that a lot of places are fairly new OR that they really aren't as great as advertised. I am wanting some recommendations on a few of the restaurants there that meet just two criteria: 1.) They have been around and are a part of the history of Little Italy, and 2.) The food is to die for. I don't care about the price. If I am going to come from Guatemala, which is where my wife and l live now, I want to experience the best of what Little Italy as to offer, and I might mention that I am looking for two types of food recommendations as well: spaghetti and meatballs, and some outstanding pizza. Thanks so much for any help.
Rich G
Acton, MA2,573 contributions
Hi Stan - Your question is a bit tough to answer. The best part of visiting NYC and Little Italy is to take it all in, walk the streets, and decide "on the fly" what restaurant suits your fancy. I do NOT recommend making a reservation at any specific restaurant sight unseen. You shouldn't have a problem walking into any of the many options they have, and oftentimes the waiters stand in the streets to entice you to come in.
So, head to Little Italy 60 mins before you want to eat, walk Canal Street and check out all the spots, then return to the one that you liked the most,depending on what kind of Italian you are in the mood for.
The good news is that most ALL of the restaurants there are delicious, and have great food. It's more about the ambiance, lighting, seating (indoor or out) and feel you get for the place.
Please DO try the pizza - it's the best in the world. Also, please do try cannoli as you're in the perfect place for those sweet treats as well!
Enjoy!
Disculpen, me gustarÃa saber cuánto mide Little Italy en kilómetros. AgradecerÃa sus respuestas. Gracias.
Blackcat B
Hope Mills, NC116 contributions
It's only on one street mulberry Street half mile one long block street
Hi! What would be the best hour of the day to visit Little Italy? I'm just preoccupied that the restaurants aren't close when I go. Thanks!
iz j
Bedfordshire, UK147 contributions
The best time to go would be around 18.30 or 17.00 that way you should be able to get a table. We went around 21.00 and found that a lot of people were finishing their meals at that time
neil Stephenson
Darlington, UK235 contributions
Can anybody please recommend a restaurant in little Italy as obviously there's loads thanks
Tim121home
Southampton, UK2,092 contributions
You are right, there are loads to choose from and a lot of inflated prices because of the Little Italy tourist trade.
Without doubt, the best decent value choice is Paesano on Mulberry St.
Check out the reviews, it’s a great choice, enjoy!!
H0w expensive is dinner and the best restaurants
BonnieCarlan
New Haven, CT26 contributions
Dinner in Little Italy ranges from about $14 to $28 and up. Most of the restaurants are pretty much the same in price , if you add appetizers and alcoholic drinks of course your bill we be much higher demand a %20 tip , which I believe is standard in the city can be quite pricey. Almost all of the restaurants are very good. It money is an issue you might decide on going for lunch. Lunch without appetizers and alcoholic drinks will be about $10 to $18 depending on what you order. There are also some great Italian restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn . I'm so sorry their names escape me right now. Check out Zagat website for all kinds of restaurants and more importantly excellent reviews and $ amounts. Enjoy your time in the city , Bonnie
good restaurants
NJG15
Windhoek, Namibia92 contributions
There are great restaurants there. Look at the respective menus to see what you like. It s treat and adventure.
Laurs234
Worcester, UK85 contributions
Just wondering if anyone knows if the restaurants in little Italy will be open on Christmas Day? Thanks!
Jerusalmit
158 contributions
Yes, many of them are open; however, get on the internet and check Little Italy's restaurants, and you'll see l their days and hours of operation. New York is the city that never sleeps and is open for business :)
Tamara R
Cambrils, Spain16 contributions
Hola, viajamos en familia y me gustarÃa saber si little Italy es una zona segura para alojarse con niños. Y si recomendáis alojamiento compartido o individual. Apartamento o hotel???...
Viajamos en junio. Gracias
roxvallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico212 contributions
Hola, A mi se me hizo seguro para caminar por ahi. Caminamos hasta tarde por la zona y nos quedamos a cenar ahi sin problemas. Caminamos después hasta el metro por la noche y todo estaba bien, pero soy algo desconfiada para la hora de llevar niños, honestamente te recomendaria lo que dice BIMBA_83, mejor muévete hacia la zona del Grand Central.
Buen viaje y disfruta.
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Little Italy:
- SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York (From $39.00)
- Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest (From $125.00)
- Little Italy - Official Historic District Tour (From $37.00)
- Italian Food Tour of New York (From $70.00)
- Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Tour (From $54.00)
- Hotels near Little Italy:
- (0.14 mi) NobleDEN Hotel
- (0.13 mi) Hotel 50 Bowery
- (0.15 mi) Wyndham Garden Chinatown
- (0.07 mi) The Baxter House (sleeps 6) ENTIRE APARTMENT
- (0.17 mi) Hotel Mulberry
- Restaurants near Little Italy:
- (0.02 mi) La Bella Ferrara
- (0.02 mi) Buona Notte
- (0.02 mi) Manero's of Mulberry
- (0.02 mi) Jose Luis Little Italy
- (0.03 mi) Royal Seafood Restaurant
- Attractions near Little Italy:
- (0.02 mi) Church of The Most Precious Blood
- (0.03 mi) Fishion Herb Center
- (0.08 mi) Streetwise New York Tours
- (0.09 mi) Kimberley Spa
- (0.10 mi) Christmas in New York
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