Best Family Friendly Italian Restaurants in West Village (10014)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Palma
A long-running, organic-focused Italian spot with a flower-filled garden and carriage house that feel transported from the countryside.
Notable Picks
#1
Palma
8.6
Family-run since 2001, Palma pairs organic, family-recipe Italian cooking with one of the neighborhood’s most romantic garden settings. Large platters, housemade pastas, and a 200-year-old carriage house make it a go-to for celebrations and intimate dinners alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ravioli cacio e pepe, Lobster spaghetti in tomato sauce, Fettuccine ai funghi
What makes it special: A long-running, organic-focused Italian spot with a flower-filled garden and carriage house that feel transported from the countryside.
8.4
Over a century old, John’s of Bleecker Street serves coal-oven pies in a graffiti-carved dining room that feels unchanged from earlier Village eras. It’s table-service only, with whole pies emerging blistered from an 800°F oven until about 10–11pm, making it a classic pre-late-night sit-down option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic cheese coal-oven pie, Margherita pie, Boom pie with garlic and ricotta
What makes it special: A historic coal-oven pizzeria where whole pies and carved wooden booths anchor the Bleecker Street pizza strip.
8.3
Chef Raffaele Ronca’s Rafele brings Neapolitan-influenced cooking, pizzas, and housemade pastas to a roomy West Village space set up for both dates and groups. Strong multi-year review volume and continued local press keep it in the conversation for classic sit-down Italian in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Tagliolini ai funghi, Gnocchi fritto with prosciutto
What makes it special: A chef-driven Neapolitan trattoria with space for larger parties and a menu that balances pizzas, pastas, and rustic mains.
8.2
Opened in 2004, Bleecker Street Pizza is a high-volume slice shop known for its Nonna Maria and grandma-style pies, with slices flying out of the oven until 4–5am on weekends. Awards from national outlets and steady late-night crowds make it a reliable stop for a square or slice after the bars let out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nonna Maria pie, Grandma slice, White pie slice
What makes it special: An award-winning slice counter where the Nonna-style pies stay crisp into the early morning.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Numero 28’s Carmine Street outpost bakes thin, family-sized Neapolitan pies in a wood-fired oven, with cozy tables that work well for kids and groups. The space runs loud and lively, but friendly staff, shareable boards, and simple pastas make it an easy sit-down Italian option for families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Giulietta pizza, Tagliatelle al ragù
What makes it special: Wood-fired, family-sized Neapolitan pies with a relaxed, kid-tolerant dining room.
8.0
Opened in 1993, Trattoria Pesce Pasta is a family-run Northern Italian spot where white tablecloths, big seafood pastas, and friendly service evoke an old-school neighborhood dining room. It’s especially good for families who want classic red-sauce comfort and shareable platters without the scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linguine with shrimp and calamari, Lobster ravioli, Squid ink pasta
What makes it special: A low-key, family-run trattoria known for seafood pastas and genuinely welcoming service.