Best Italian Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Eataly NYC Flatiron
A true Italian market where you can eat, shop, and graze in one stop.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Trendy Table Hotspots
A massive Italian marketplace that delivers real Italian staples at scale—fresh pasta, salumi, pastries, and multiple counters that make it easy to eat well without committing to a single dining room. Best used like a choose-your-own-Italian-night: start with an espresso, graze through a couple of focused bites, then finish with gelato.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh pasta (seasonal shapes), Neapolitan-style pizza, Gelato
What makes it special: A true Italian market where you can eat, shop, and graze in one stop.
8.3
A polished, crowd-pleasing Italian room that leans into pastas and easy-to-love plates in a bright, modern setting. It’s a reliable move when you want an Italian dinner that feels social and current, with a menu designed for broad appeal rather than deep-niche regional specificity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Rigatoni vodka, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Modern Italian comfort with a menu built for shareable crowd wins.
8.1
A classic neighborhood trattoria that prioritizes familiar red-sauce comfort over trend-chasing, with the kind of steady execution locals lean on for repeat dinners. Come here when you want a straightforward Italian meal that feels like it’s been doing the same thing well for years.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken parmigiana, Penne alla vodka, Lasagna
What makes it special: Old-school Italian comfort that stays dependable year after year.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A fast-moving Italian-inspired cafe built for daytime needs—sandwiches, salads, and prepared food that feels designed for the Flatiron lunch rush. It’s best when you treat it like a high-quality grab-and-go operation rather than a linger-and-dine destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken parm sandwich, Basil-chicken panini, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Italian-leaning lunch classics executed for speed and reliability.
7.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-hours slice-and-hero stop that’s most valuable when you need Italian comfort fast, especially after most kitchens have slowed down. The move is simple: grab a couple of slices or a hot sandwich and treat it like a practical neighborhood option, not a destination pizzeria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka slice, Chicken parm hero, Garlic knots
What makes it special: A true late-night Italian slice stop when most options are gone.