Best Hidden Gems Restaurants in Belmont
37 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Colima Taqueria
Birria-focused taqueria with huge delivery following and late hours.
Notable Picks
8.8
Colima Taqueria is a high-volume birria specialist on East 187th Street, known for quesatacos, birria ramen, and late-night taco runs. Locals lean on it for richly seasoned beef, generous portions, and a casual space that stays busy well into the evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria quesatacos, Birria ramen, Birria pizza
What Makes it Special: Birria-focused taqueria with huge delivery following and late hours.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Borgatti's is a narrow, old-school pasta shop in Belmont’s Little Italy specializing in fresh ravioli and hand-cut egg noodles made in small batches. It’s not a sit-down restaurant, but for the price of a few boxes of pasta you can feed several people at home with restaurant-level quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Cheese Ravioli, Egg Fettuccine, Pumpkin Ravioli
What Makes it Special: A multi-generation fresh pasta shop where ravioli and noodles are cut to order and priced so you can cook "restaurant" pasta at home without overspending.
#3
Çka Ka Qëllu
8.7
Çka Ka Qëllu is a destination for Albanian and broader Balkan home cooking in Belmont, with a wood-beamed dining room that feels closer to a farmhouse than a city restaurant. It draws diners for slow-cooked tavë dishes, mixed grills, and dairy-rich comfort plates that bridge Mediterranean flavors with distinctly Albanian traditions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kacamak tava, Mixed grill platter, Mantia in yogurt sauce
What Makes it Special: Albanian-focused tavern spotlighting slow-cooked Balkan comfort dishes in a rustic setting.
8.5
Randazzo's Seafood is a long-running family-owned fish market on Arthur Avenue known for ultra-fresh shellfish and a sidewalk raw bar where clams and oysters are shucked to order. Locals treat it as a staple stop in Bronx Little Italy for everything from whole fish to on-the-spot half shells before or after a neighborhood stroll.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Point oysters on the half shell, Littleneck clams on the half shell, Fresh squid and shrimp sold for home cooking
What Makes it Special: Historic Arthur Avenue seafood market with a sidewalk raw bar.
8.5
Ajo y Oregano turns a Belmont side street into a Dominican-country feast, with platters of roast pork, stews, and mofongo coming out of a colorful, homey dining room. Since opening in 2017, it’s become a go-to for families and groups craving hearty Dominican and broader Spanish-Caribbean comfort food near Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo de queso frito y longaniza, Mangú tres golpes breakfast, Pernil with moro and pastelón
What Makes it Special: Lively Dominican spot where giant mofongos and pernil anchor the table.
Casa Della Mozzarella is a tiny Arthur Avenue–area deli famed for hand-pulled mozzarella and overstuffed Italian sandwiches, with a pet-friendly stance that lets dogs wait outside while you order. Lines can stretch down East 187th Street, but locals accept the wait for some of the city’s most talked-about mozzarella.
Must-Try Dishes:
Casa Sandwich, Il Classico Sandwich, Bronx Tale Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Old-school deli turning out hand-pulled mozzarella sandwiches with a dog-welcoming attitude.
#7
Mike's Deli
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
Inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, Mike’s Deli is a classic Italian counter turning out hefty sandwiches, hot pasta plates, and cured meats by the pound. Portions are generous enough to share, so even though individual dishes can creep above $15, the per-person cost stays friendly for how much food you get.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni Alla Isabella, Rigatoni Melanzana, Farfalle Con Funghi
What Makes it Special: A bustling Arthur Avenue market deli known for enormous Italian heroes and pasta plates that can easily serve two people.
8.4
Thai Noodle House runs out of the Bronx Food Co hub but cooks like a dedicated noodle shop, with wok-fired stir-fries, brothy noodle soups, and curries built for reliable delivery. It’s the go-to in Belmont when you want late-night Thai comfort that still tastes freshly cooked rather than generic ghost-kitchen fare.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken Noodles with Beef, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: Belmont’s most reliable Thai delivery for noodles and late-night cravings.
8.4
Pugsley Pizza is a loud, college-favorite slice shop just off Fordham Road known for oversized pies, quirky decor, and marathon late-night hours. Students and locals come for big, foldable New York slices and over-the-top specialty pies that stay relatively affordable even when you’re feeding a crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Roll, Love Pie, Penne a La Vodka Pizza
What Makes it Special: A raucous Fordham hangout serving giant, personality-filled New York slices late into the night.
#10
Da Vegan Guru
8.4
Da Vegan Guru is a 100% plant-based soul food counter inside Bronx Food Co, serving vegan takes on fried chicken, seafood baskets, burgers, and comfort sides late into the night. Locals and visitors lean on it for indulgent, fully vegan plates that still feel like classic comfort food, from mac and cheese to chicken and waffles, without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guru's Famous Chicken & Waffles, Guru's Famous Baked Mac & Cheese, Guru's Famous Cheese Burger
What Makes it Special: Vegan soul food plates from a longtime plant-based chef.
8.4
Cosenza's Fish Market anchors the Arthur Avenue seafood scene with a traditional market inside and a busy outdoor clam bar out front. Regulars stop for freshly shucked oysters and clams eaten on the sidewalk, plus a wide selection of fish to take home for serious cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blue Point oysters on the half shell, Kumamoto oysters, Littleneck clams with hot sauce and horseradish
What Makes it Special: Century-old fish market with a famous outdoor raw bar.
#12
Tra Di Noi
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Tra Di Noi is a cozy Italian trattoria just off Arthur Avenue known for lemony veal scalloppine, lasagna, and straightforward pastas. It’s quieter than some nearby rooms, making it useful for relaxed dates, family dinners, and pre- or post-Yankee Stadium meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Scalloppine e limone, Lasagna alla Bolognese, House antipasti
What Makes it Special: Low-key trattoria turning out classic veal and pasta plates.
8.3
Operating on Arthur Avenue since 1918, Madonia Brothers Bakery is a classic Italian bakery known for its cannoli, bread, and cookies rather than sit-down meals. It’s where neighborhood residents and visitors stop for fresh loaves, pastries, and holiday specialties before or after an Italian meal nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cannoli, Olive Bread, Assorted Biscotti
What Makes it Special: Century-old Italian bakery anchoring Arthur Avenue’s bread and pastry scene.
8.2
Tortilleria y Taqueria Lenchita is a small tortilleria-backed counter spot where fresh corn tortillas anchor tacos, quesadillas, and plates. Fans come for straightforward, well-seasoned fillings and house-made masa rather than atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixto tacos, Camarones a la parrilla tacos, Bistek tacos
What Makes it Special: House-made tortillas and simple tacos in a no-frills space.
#15
Gurra Cafe
8.2
Gurra Cafe is an Albanian-leaning Mediterranean café where burgers, mixed grills, and Balkan comfort dishes share space with salads and simple sides. Locals use it as a casual spot for a quick plate of qebapa or a loaded Albanian burger before or after shopping on Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Albanian Burger, Mixed grill, Qebapa
What Makes it Special: Casual Arthur Avenue café spotlighting Albanian-style burgers and grilled meats.
#16
Tacos VIP
8.2
Tacos VIP is a compact counter-service shop on East 187th built around fast, customizable tacos, burritos, and quesadillas at wallet-friendly prices. It’s the move when you want a quick taco fix between errands or classes without sacrificing freshness or portion size.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas
What Makes it Special: Small taco counter turning out fast, affordable orders deep into the evening.
8.1
Tacos La Morena is a narrow Hughes Avenue spot known for birria-focused plates, flautas, and hearty burritos served late into the night. It leans casual and compact, with most of the appeal in robust stews and fried snacks rather than elaborate design.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria quesadillas, Flautas poblanas, Carne enchilada burrito
What Makes it Special: Birria-heavy menu and fried snacks in a compact, late-night-friendly space.
#18
Terranova Bakery
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Terranova Bakery is a family-run Italian bakery a short walk from Arthur Avenue, famous for crusty Italian loaves baked in old-school ovens. With loaves and specialty breads priced for everyday buying, it’s where many locals stock up before heading home or to nearby delis.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pane Di Casa, Prosciutto Bread, Pizza Bread
What Makes it Special: A decades-old bread bakery turning out everyday Italian loaves that many Arthur Avenue delis use and locals buy by the bag.
8.1
Operating out of the Bronx Food Co. digital food hall, Bao Works focuses on bao sets and dumplings that travel well, with late-night hours that make it one of the more reliable dim sum-adjacent options in 10458. Combos built around fluffy steamed buns and pan-fried or steamed dumplings give you a mix-and-match way to scratch a dim sum craving from the couch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Two Bao Combo with Dumplings (5 pc), Bao Trio Set, Fried Pork & Chives Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Delivery-first bao and dumpling shop where you can build full dim sum-style meals from combos.
#20
Parisienne Cafe
8.1
Parisienne Cafe is a small, moody French-inspired cafe on Arthur Avenue where espresso, croissants, and quiches carry much of the morning load. It’s more about coffee, pastries, and light savory bites than heavy platters, making it a relaxed option for a European-style breakfast in Bronx Little Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter croissant with espresso, Savory crepe with ham and cheese, Slice of quiche with side salad
What Makes it Special: Arthur Avenue cafe channeling Parisian coffeehouse energy with croissants and quiche.
#21
China City
8
China City sits between Fordham Road and Arthur Avenue with a menu of Chinese-American standards served in a slightly roomier setting than many nearby counters. It’s the kind of place where families mix combo platters, wings, and saucy chicken dishes at tables while regulars cycle through for takeout bags.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Honey Wings, Sesame Chicken
What Makes it Special: Casual sit-down Chinese spot balancing combo plates and family-style sharing.
#22
brekkie
8
Brekkie is a delivery-focused breakfast operation off Hoffman Street built around sandwiches, burritos, scrambles, and breakfast tacos designed to travel well. It’s a modern option when you want structured breakfast combos, mochi-leaning sweets, and coffee without leaving the apartment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brekkie Sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon, Egg Scramble Bowl with veggies and protein, Breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, and salsa
What Makes it Special: Modern delivery-only breakfast shop specializing in structured, customizable combos.
8
Addeo & Sons Bakery is a multi-generation Italian bread bakery just off Arthur Avenue, focused on loaves, pane di casa, and simple cookies. It functions more as a neighborhood bread source than a sit-and-linger pastry cafe, drawing locals for sandwich loaves and crusty bread at fair prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pane di casa loaf, Italian bread, House cookies and biscuits
What Makes it Special: Generations-deep bread bakery where locals stock up on everyday loaves.
8
Moises Ristorante on Arthur Avenue runs a cozy, chef-led Italian dining room known for homemade pastas and occasional four-course tasting menus that change with the season. The space feels casual but intimate, with a back garden room that suits slower, multi-course dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Gnocchi Sorrentino, Grilled octopus
What Makes it Special: Intimate Arthur Avenue spot with chef Moises’ rotating four-course menus.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Nimbu runs a modern, delivery-first Indian concept out of the Bronx Food Co. space, focusing on customizable curry bowls, roti rolls, and snacky add-ons. Locals use it as an affordable way to get bright, spice-forward Indian flavors near Fordham without a full sit-down commitment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoky Chili Chicken Bowl, Herb Chicken Roti Roll, Garlic Naan
What Makes it Special: Modern Indian bowls and roti rolls built for fast, flexible ordering.
#26
Sàigòn Cà Phê
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sàigòn Cà Phê is a compact Vietnamese cafe near Arthur Avenue serving pho, banh mi, and Vietnamese coffee in a casual, grab-and-go setting. It stands out in 10458 as one of the only dedicated Vietnamese spots, making it a natural choice when you want a straightforward bowl of pho without leaving Bronx Little Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Pho, Viet Classic Banh Mi, Matcha Foam Coffee
What Makes it Special: Vietnamese cafe bringing pho, banh mi, and coffee to Bronx Little Italy.
Worthy Picks
7.9
M and G II is a compact counter on Arthur Avenue where locals lean on simple breakfast plates, omelettes, and griddled toast alongside coffee to start the day. It feels more like a neighborhood lunch counter than a polished brunch spot, but regulars come back for the value and no-nonsense cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Western omelette with turkey and home fries, French toast with eggs and bacon, Two-egg breakfast with toast and coffee
What Makes it Special: Arthur Avenue counter spot serving straightforward, affordable breakfast plates.
7.9
Makhani Indian Kitchen operates from the same Bronx Food Co. hub, leaning into classic North Indian curries, biryanis, and paneer dishes aimed at delivery and takeout. It’s where nearby residents go when they want richer, sauce-driven comfort with familiar favorites like butter chicken and palak paneer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer
What Makes it Special: Delivery-focused North Indian spot strong on rich, classic curries.
7.9
Carib Seafood Restaurant & Bar brings a Caribbean spin to seafood in the Fordham area, with plates centered on salmon, steamed snapper, snow crab, and other island-style dishes. It’s a sit-down option for diners who want hearty seafood with Jamaican flavors rather than a classic Italian or raw-bar experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed snapper dinner, Snow crab legs platter, Curry shrimp with rice and peas
What Makes it Special: Caribbean-style seafood plates like steamed snapper and snow crab.
#30
039 Fast Food
7.8
039 Fast Food is a compact Arthur Avenue counter specializing in straightforward burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and Albanian-influenced snacks. It’s a practical option when you want a classic burger-and-fries combo that’s cooked to order but still priced like neighborhood fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Burger, Chicken Burger, Steak Burger
What Makes it Special: Euro-influenced fast-food counter focused on burgers, dogs, and shakes.
7.8
Tino's Delicatessen is a classic Arthur Avenue Italian deli where trays of lasagna sit alongside sandwiches, cheeses, and antipasti for eat-in or takeout. It works best when you want deli-counter convenience but still care about hearty, home-style baked pasta without a full sit-down restaurant experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lasagna by the Slice, Vegetable Lasagna, Italian Combo Hero
What Makes it Special: Italian deli where you can grab lasagna alongside sandwiches, cheeses, and pantry staples.
#32
Go Hyang Jip
7.7
Go Hyang Jip is a small Korean grocery in Bedford Park where locals stock up on pantry staples, snacks, and produce you won’t find in standard supermarkets. It’s more of an everyday supply stop than a sit-down restaurant, but for home cooks in the area, it’s the most direct line to traditional Korean ingredients in ZIP 10458.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dried Aster Scaber greens, Korean pears, Assorted Korean pantry staples (noodles, sauces, snacks)
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Korean market offering hard-to-find staples and snacks.
7.7
Gene Bean's Ice Cream operates as a stall inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, scooping Italian icees, soft-serve, and carnival-style desserts in the middle of the neighborhood’s main food hall. It’s the fun stop for quick sundaes and ices while exploring the surrounding butchers, delis, and produce vendors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banana Boat Sundae, Italian Icee (various flavors), Funnel Cake with Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: Market stall inside Arthur Avenue Retail Market scooping Italian icees and carnival-style sundaes.
7.7
187th Fish Market & Seafood is a compact Belmont seafood spot where fresh fish cases share space with straightforward, fried-seafood plates. It’s the move when you want no-frills fish and chips or a seafood platter at neighborhood prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish and chips, Fried shrimp with fries, Mixed fried seafood platter
What Makes it Special: Tiny fish market turning out simple fried seafood at low prices.
#35
Las Chatas
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Las Chatas is a tiny taqueria and Mexican fast-food counter on East 184th Street known for handmade tortillas, pork tamales, and inexpensive tacos. It’s more of a grab-and-go operation than a sit-down destination, but locals rely on it for quick, filling plates into the later evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Tamales, Lamb Tacos, Bistec Asado
What Makes it Special: Hole-in-the-wall taqueria with handmade tortillas and $2 tamales.
#36
Famosa Pizza
7.6
Famosa Pizza anchors a busy stretch of East 187th Street in Bronx Little Italy, with a long menu of pies, slices, and pasta available into the late evening. Regulars praise the specialty slices and friendly counter team, especially when you need a quick, hot pizza run after most neighborhood dining rooms have wound down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
What Makes it Special: Little Italy slice shop with lots of specialty pies and late hours.
#37
Guacamole House
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Guacamole House on East Fordham Road runs as a compact counter spot for burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas at wallet-friendly prices. It’s especially useful for quick burrito orders built around guacamole, fajita veggies, and rice when you want something filling without a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guacamole Time Burrito, House Burrito, Vegetable Burrito
What Makes it Special: Small Fordham counter where guac-heavy burritos and bowls stay firmly under sit-down prices.