Best Italian Restaurants in Gramercy
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Novitá
A modern Italian-Mediterranean lineup with reliable seafood-and-pasta execution in a polished room.
Notable Picks
#1
Novitá
8.6
A polished Gramercy Italian room that reads Mediterranean through bright antipasti, seafood-leaning pastas, and a confident grill cadence. It’s strongest when you order like a tight two-act meal: one crisp starter, one pasta anchor, then a shared main if you’re hungry. The vibe is date-friendly without feeling precious, and it holds up for repeat dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata with seasonal accompaniments, Spaghetti alle vongole, Branzino (whole or filet, if available)
What Makes it Special: A modern Italian-Mediterranean lineup with reliable seafood-and-pasta execution in a polished room.
8.4
A classic-leaning Italian room where lasagna shows up as a composed, dinner-forward plate—béchamel-driven, meaty, and built for slow eating instead of quick bites. Keep the order disciplined: lasagne plus one clean starter, then stop before richness takes over the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagne della Nonna, Rigatoni alla Buttera, Gnocchi alla Romagna
What Makes it Special: Old-school Italian cooking with a béchamel-forward house lasagne.
#3
Carlotto
8.3
A chic, modern trattoria with a lively open-kitchen feel and a menu that leans Southern Italian-American. Pastas are refined rather than rustic, and the room plays well for celebratory dinners without going full white-tablecloth.
Must-Try Dishes:
King Crab Risotto, Beef Carpaccio with Truffle Aioli, Housemade Pasta of the Day
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized newcomer with elevated Southern Italian flavors.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A seasonal rooftop greenhouse that wins on visuals, not quiet intimacy—best for a playful, photo-forward romantic night. Treat it like a shared-plates date: one spritz-style drink each, one pasta, one protein, then call it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal pasta, Charred vegetables, Tiramisu (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: A rooftop greenhouse scene that turns dinner into an event.
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-night Gramercy slice-and-delivery standby where gluten-free success depends on one thing: committing to a single, clear order and confirming the crust and prep. It’s not a destination dining room—it’s utility pizza that works best as a simple, after-hours fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gluten-free crust pizza (confirm availability), Classic cheese slice lane (if doing regular), Garlic knots for the table (non-GF)
What Makes it Special: A go-late pizza stop where gluten-free can work with confirmation.
7.6
A true all-hours diner where wings work as the reliable, no-drama comfort order—crispy enough to satisfy, fast enough to match the late-night pace. The best approach is classic diner discipline: wings plus one supporting side, then stop before the menu sprawl takes over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Mozzarella sticks, Breakfast platter (late-night classic)
What Makes it Special: All-hours diner wings when everything else is closed.