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10 Best Italian Restaurants: NYC

By: Zach Feral

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you have a craving for quality pizza and pasta, we’ve got the cure: these are the 10 best Italian restaurants in New York City, a place known for its fine Italian cooking.

  1. Babbo. With its inventive menu featuring dishes like grilled octopus, goose liver ravioli, and grilled venison, Babbo gets our vote for the best Italian restaurant in town. Babbo, 110 Waverly Pl., NYC 10011. (212) 777-0303
  2. A Voce. This midtown Italian restaurant was recently awarded a star by the Michelin Guide. A bit pricey, but worth the splurge. A Voce, 10 Columbus Cir., NYC 10010. (212) 545-8555
  3. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Hands down, the best Italian restaurant for pizza in all of Brooklyn. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, 19 Cadman Plz W., Brooklyn 11201. (718) 858-4300
  4. Denino’s Pizzeria Tavern. They say it’s the best pizza you’re likely to find on Staten Island. Denino’s Pizzeria Tavern, 524 Port Richmond Ave., Staten Island 10302. (718) 442-9401
  5. Lombardi’s Pizza. Lombardi’s Pizza has long distinguished itself for its tasty crusts, and has been regarded as one of the best Italian restaurants in Soho since opening its doors in 1905. Lombardi’s Pizza, 32 Spring St., NYC 10012. (212) 941-7994
  6. Carmine’s. The long wait for tables is just one indication that Carmine’s is one of the best Italian restaurants you’re likely to find in the midtown theater district. Carmine’s, 200 W 44th St., NYC 10036. (212) 221-3800
  7. 28 Noodles. Noodles and dumplings galore at this Murray Hill Italian joint. 28 Noodles, 417 3rd Ave., NYC 10016. (212) 679-2888
  8. Otto’s Pizzeria. Run by Babbo, the best Italian restaurant in downtown New York, Otto’s gives most of the neighborhood’s other pizza parlors a run for their money. Otto’s Pizzeria, 1 5th Ave., NYC 10003. (212) 995-9559
  9. John’s Pizzeria. The pies at John’s have gotten rave reviews from the likes of Time Out New York. It’s worth stopping by if you happen to find yourself in the West 40s. John’s Pizzeria, 260 W 44th St., NYC 10036. (212) 391-7560‎
  10. Becco. In exchange for a fixed price, diners get unlimited pasta at this midtown institution. Becco, 355 W 46th St., NYC 10036. (212) 397-7597‎

 


Posted on: Apr. 17, 2010