Best Italian Restaurants NYC

By: Elizabeth Nelson

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Next time you're in the Big Apple, check out one of these best Italian restaurants in NYC. The best Italian restaurants in NYC offer cuisine from all over Italy, from Sicily to Naples. Whether you're in the mood for a big bowl of pasta or something more distinct, you'll find a meal you love at one of the best Italian restaurants in New York.

  1. Eolo. Located on 7th Avenue in Chelsea, Eolo offers Sicilian fare to hungry guests. Chef/owner Melissa Muller-Daka crafts a menu that changes with the seasons based on the classic cuisine of Sicily. Her dishes mesh sweet and sour in a classic way that rarely seen outside of Italy. 190 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10011
  2. Il Buco. If you're in lower Manhattan, check out Il Buco, another of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. At Il Buco, you'll get to savor warm, crusty bread served with olive oils imported exclusively for the restaurant. Like Eolo, Il Buco's menu changes with the season, but the food always promises to be delicious. In addition to great food, Il Buco features an extensive wine list and a warm, homey interior, complete with communal dining tables and copper decorations. 47 Bond Street, New York, NY 10012
  3. Del Posto. Fans of celebrity chef Mario Batali need to make reservations at Del Posto, his fine Italian restaurant in the Meatpacking district. Bring someone you love to share Batali's dishes of risotto and lamb. You'll be serenaded by a piano player while tasting the best Italian fare. 85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
  4. SD26. SD26 is the rebranding of San Domenico, a legendary Italian restaurant in NYC. In the dining room, you can select charcuterie from the salumeria station, people watch in the bar, or enjoy a quiet, wine enhanced meal down in the restaurant's wine cellar. 19 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010
Posted on: Mar. 29, 2011