Best Trendy Restaurants in Belmont
20 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.
#2
Roberto's
8.8
Roberto's is a Salerno-influenced fine dining room tucked just off Arthur Avenue, known for pastas cooked "in cartoccio" and a farmhouse-meets-villa interior. It draws serious pasta fans and special-occasion diners looking for elevated Italian cooking in Belmont.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni alla Genovese with bone marrow, Pasta in cartoccio with seasonal seafood, Tubettini con polipo e bave
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized Salerno-style cooking in a romantic villa-like space.
8.8
Trattoria Zero Otto Nove brings a Salerno-style trattoria to Arthur Avenue with a villa-like dining room, wood-fired pizzas, and Southern Italian pastas. Couples use it for date nights when they want dramatic lighting, brick arches, and food that feels geared toward lingering over a bottle of wine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pasta al Forno, La Riccardo pizza, Insalata di Mare
What Makes it Special: Neapolitan trattoria with villa-style dining room and wood-fired pizzas.
8.7
DeLillo Pastry Shop has been baking Italian desserts since the 1920s, with long glass cases of cookies, cakes, and pastries plus plenty of indoor and seasonal outdoor seating. Regulars come for coffee-and-pastry breaks, family dessert runs, and classic cannoli, rainbow cookies, and sfogliatelle.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cannoli, Rainbow cookies, Sfogliatelle
What Makes it Special: An old-line Italian pastry shop where big display cases invite lingering decisions.
8.7
Bronx Burger Co. is a halal smashed-burger shop near Fordham where fries are treated as seriously as the burgers, with multiple seasoned and loaded options. Students and locals lean on it for late-night burger-and-fries runs with made-to-order food and strong delivery coverage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Parm Fries, Parm & Herb Fries, Cajun Spiced Fries
What Makes it Special: Halal smashed-burger spot where seasoned and loaded fries are a headline.
8.6
Enzo’s of Arthur Avenue is a family-owned Italian spot opened in 2005 that leans into generous Southern Italian plates, house pastas, and a full wine list in the center of Bronx Little Italy. Locals use it for big family meals and celebratory dinners where sausage-and-broccoli rabe pastas, chicken parm, and baked specialties dominate the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe, Pasta al Forno, Chicken Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Crowd-pleasing Arthur Avenue classic with big portions and house pastas.
8.6
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Sweet Treats Escapes
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
Gino’s Pastry Shop is a 1960-era Italian-American bakery and cafe with celebrity photos on the walls and a menu that runs from cannoli to specialty cakes. It is especially known for over-the-top creations like donnoli, rainbow cookie cakes, and custom celebration cakes alongside standard pastries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio cannoli, Donnoli (cannoli doughnut), Rainbow cookie cake
What Makes it Special: A personality-filled pastry shop where classic cannoli share space with showy celebration cakes.
8.6
Zhongzhong Noodles specializes in hand-crafted bowls of Sichuan-style noodle soups and dry noodles a short walk from Arthur Avenue. Diners come for deeply flavored broths, springy noodles, and a casual, modern room that feels like a step up from classic takeout while still working for quick solo meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Szechuan Spicy Beef Noodles, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Spicy Wonton in Chili Oil
What Makes it Special: Modern Sichuan-focused noodle shop with rich broths near Arthur Avenue.
8.4
Hudson Garden Grill is the New York Botanical Garden’s full-service, farm-to-table restaurant, serving contemporary American dishes that lean on Hudson Valley produce and regional meats. Diners use it as a polished lunch or early dinner stop wrapped inside one of the Bronx’s most scenic settings, especially around exhibitions and weekend garden visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hudson Burger, Lobster Club, Hudson Chopped Salad
What Makes it Special: Farm-to-table American cooking inside the New York Botanical Garden.
8.4
Mamasushi Little Italy brings the group’s Latin-Asian sushi style to Belmont, loading oversized specialty rolls with plantains, sauces, and surf-and-turf touches. It draws neighborhood dates and groups who want a louder, cocktail-friendly scene rather than a traditional sushi bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Richie Ricardo Roll, El Boulevard Roll, Sushi Tray Pa Lo Tigere
What Makes it Special: Latin-leaning sushi house known for flamboyant specialty rolls and a party-forward room.
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
Mezza Luna Pizza
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Mezza Luna Pizza is a long-running Arthur Avenue slice institution turning out thin-crust pies, Sicilian squares, and calzones from a compact, always-busy counter. Locals and visitors lean on it for quick slices between errands in Bronx Little Italy and reliable whole pies for casual gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes:
LG Margherita, Grandma Square, LG Buffalo Chicken
What Makes it Special: Classic Arthur Avenue slice shop serving both thin pies and Sicilian squares.
San Gennaro Trattoria Restaurant Bar is a cozy Arthur Avenue Italian spot that goes unusually deep on gluten-free, with a dedicated celiac-safe menu covering pizza, pasta, and classic mains. Regulars come specifically for the gluten-free options, which are cooked separately and feel more like a full parallel menu than a token accommodation.
Must-Try Dishes:
San Gennaro Antipasto, Penne Vodka with Shrimp, Pollo San Gennaro
What Makes it Special: Arthur Avenue Italian with a rare, truly robust gluten-free menu.
8.2
Morrone Pastry Shop & Cafe combines an Italian pastry counter with a full cafe setup, pouring cappuccinos alongside cookies, cakes, and imported desserts like Bindi tarts. It’s a flexible stop for coffee breaks, sit-down dessert plates, and to-go pastry boxes in the middle of Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cappuccino with Italian cookies, Biscotti, Frutti di bosco tart
What Makes it Special: Cafe-style pastry shop where you can sit with coffee and a full dessert plate.
8.2
Prince Coffee House is Arthur Avenue’s signature European-style coffee bar, known for elaborate coffee presentations, crepes, and sweets that easily double as breakfast. Morning crowds mix laptop workers, locals, and visitors who treat the space as both a caffeine stop and a light brunch destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkish coffee service, Nutella or fruit-filled crepes, Tres leches or coconut cake slice
What Makes it Special: Destination coffee house where specialty drinks and crepes feel brunch-ready.
Michaelangelo's Restaurant on Arthur Avenue is a cozy Italian dining room with a back garden patio that works well for both low-key dates and slightly dressier nights out. The menu leans into pastas, brick-oven pies, and a straightforward steak plate, with many guests calling out the warm atmosphere as a reason to linger over a bottle of wine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak with roasted potatoes and vegetables, Linguine con le vongole, Penne alla vodka
What Makes it Special: Italian date-night standby with a garden patio off Arthur Avenue.
Worthy Picks
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.
7.8
Boca is a Latin restaurant and lounge off Webster Avenue where DJs, hookah, and bottle service share space with steaks, mofongo, and shareable bar food. It leans nightclub more than quiet dinner, drawing a dressed-up crowd for birthdays and late-night hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baby Churrasco, Wings with Jack Honey Sauce, Mofongo
What Makes it Special: Latin lounge where clubby lighting and DJs sit over a full menu.
7.8
Piattini runs as a narrow cafe-bar on Arthur Avenue focused on Italian small plates, wine, and cocktails rather than huge entrées. It works best as a social spot for grazing over antipasti, seafood, and drinks in a more contemporary, intimate setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Antipasto Platter for 2, Seafood Fried Diablo, Mussels Fra Diavolo
What Makes it Special: Small-plates Italian bar where antipasti and wine drive the experience.
7.8
Guacado’s Fordham Road outpost is a fast-casual Halal Mexican concept built around customize-your-own burritos and burrito bowls. The line moves quickly, portions lean generous, and it works best when you want a Chipotle-style build with more topping choices and plenty of guac.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build Your Own Burrito, Burrito Bowl Special, Chicken Tinga Burrito
What Makes it Special: Halal build-your-own burrito and bowl counter with strong customization.