Best Italian Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ci Siamo
Live-fire technique gives classic Italian a smoky, modern edge.
Notable Picks
#1
Ci Siamo
8.6
Live-fire Italian inside Manhattan West, led by Chef Hilary Sterling, with a grill-and-embers focus that shows up in seafood and wood-roasted mains. Pastas are the steady draw, and the room runs polished but warm, making it one of the district’s most reliable special-occasion picks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni alla gricia, Cast-iron focaccia with stracciatella, Wood-fired whole trout
What makes it special: Live-fire technique gives classic Italian a smoky, modern edge.
#2
Pepe Giallo
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
A long-running Chelsea trattoria with a big neighborhood following, balancing Roman standards and crowd-pleasing pastas. It’s unfussy, consistently busy, and best when you lean into simple, well-seasoned classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti cacio e pepe, Margherita pizza, Rigatoni alla norma
What makes it special: Roman-leaning pasta house that stays steady year after year.
Worthy Picks
#3
L'Amico
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Group Dining Gatherings
Hotel Eventi’s Italian-American dining room leans into wood-oven pizzas, polished pastas, and a lively bar scene. The kitchen’s best moments come from the oven—charred pies and roasted mains—backed by a stylish, energetic room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-fired soppressata pizza, Bucatini carbonara, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Strong wood-oven program in a buzzy hotel setting.
#4
Bottino
7.7
A Tuscan-leaning West Chelsea staple with a garden patio that anchors the experience as much as the food. Pastas and grilled meats are the move, and while the room can feel scene-y, the cooking remains focused on rustic comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pappardelle bolognese, Grilled branzino, Ricotta-based crostini
What makes it special: Garden patio plus Tuscan grill-and-pasta comfort.
7.6
A New Yorker Hotel dining room that plays classic midtown trattoria: broad menu, fast pacing, and approachable prices. Best for familiar red-sauce and pasta standards in a comfortable, old-New-York setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spaghetti carbonara, Chicken parmigiana, Pappardelle bolognese
What makes it special: Reliable trattoria classics at midtown value.
#6
Ciao Bella
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A neighborhood pizzeria-trattoria hybrid that keeps things straightforward: slices, simple pastas, and quick counter-to-table service. Not a destination room, but dependable for a casual Chelsea Italian fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Baked lasagna, Spaghetti and meatballs
What makes it special: Fast, no-frills pizza-and-pasta standby on 7th Ave.
7.5
A newer Midtown South entry known for a notably broad gluten-free Italian menu without sacrificing texture in pastas and pies. The cooking is comfort-driven and polished, and it’s a smart choice for dietary-mixed groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gluten-free gnocchi sorrentino, Meatballs with stracciatella, Pistachio-pesto burrata
What makes it special: Gluten-free Italian done at full-menu scale.