This welcoming restaurant feels like a big family dinner every night of the week. Diners feast on classic dishes like chicken parmigiana and veal scaloppine from Napoli, Italy.
Da Nico is rumored to be former Mayor Giuliani's favorite restaurant, and has long been a staple of Mulberry Street's trattoria-lined sidewalks.
Attentive staff and affordable prices make Novella a standout among other Italian restaurants on Grand Street.
Great for groups, La Mela has the classic feel of an Italian restaurant made for large boisterous families enjoying their red gravy.
At Paseano’s, customers dine by candlelight and snack on stuffed artichokes, huge portions of pasta, and classic Italian desserts.
Scenes from The Sopranos and Law & Order have taken place at this Little Italy watering hole. The bar that’s been open since 1908 is welcome to hit the jukebox full of Elvis.
By day, Randolph’s is a classic cafe, and by night it becomes an unpretentious cocktail bar known for its artisanal menu.
Stop by this wine bar/bakery any time of the day for a relaxing glass of Pinot or cup of coffee. Mingle with singles or come for an intimate date after sundown.
Another one of the city’s most comprehensive lighting stores, this specialty showroom is huge and houses over 21 gallery displays.
Murals and jungle gyms make DeSalvio a family-oriented green space to hang out.
The small triangular park is great for a quick breather in the middle of a busy day.
The non-nonsense gym offers nutritional plans and private trainers. Folks who come here are dedicated to health and fitness.
Practice Muay Thai, Kali, Judo, and conditioning techniques with seasoned professionals and serious athletes.
With over 100 classes a week, Golden Bridge offers yoga workshops for novices and experts. Yogis can get certified to be an instructor, and the studio has a vegan cafe that helps foster community.
A clean white salon with red accents, Cutting Edge makes sure you get in and out quickly without compromising quality.
The bright and casual salon specializes in cuts and coloring for women. Customers are drawn to the affordable prices and homey atmosphere.
The Italian gourmet shop has been family-owned since 1910 and has ingredients from all regions of Italy. Imported cheese, olive oils, and handmade cheeses are all available for purchase.
Heralded as the oldest cheese store in the U.S., Alleva specializes in ricotta and mozzarella.
Fresh pasta is made daily in Piemonte’s warehouse. Next-day delivery is available, but most customers enjoy roaming the aisles for traditional pasta dressings.
The old school family-owned cafe claims to be America’s first espresso bar, but is now especially beloved for its fresh cannoli and Italian pastries.
In the converted bank, guests will find a small but mighty permanent collection chronicling the history of Italian-Americans and rotating special exhibits.
In a renovated church, Christopher Henry Gallery often showcases exhibits based on design, illustration, painting, and drawing from new and mid-career artists.
