Best Italian Restaurants in Inwood
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Tanque Trattoria Bar
Wood-fired lasagna and pastas served in a stylish, Dominican-Italian trattoria setting.
Notable Picks
8.7
El Tanque Trattoria Bar is a Dominican-Italian trattoria in Inwood where wood-fired lasagna, orecchiette, and classic antipasti sit under a floral ceiling and a lively bar scene. Baked lasagna comes as a layered, oven-finished slab with ground sirloin, basil-tomato sauce, and mozzarella, making it one of the most sought-after pasta plates in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked Lasagna, Rigatoni alla Bolognese, Penne Alla Vodka
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired lasagna and pastas served in a stylish, Dominican-Italian trattoria setting.
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Grandpa's Brick Oven Pizza has been serving Uptown Manhattan for over two decades, pairing heavy brick-oven pies with baked pastas like a ricotta- and mozzarella-rich lasagna. The lasagna here is a reliable neighborhood move, backed by high-volume delivery reviews that praise both flavor and portion size.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked Lasagna, Penne Vodka, Grandpa's Special Pizza
What Makes it Special: Long-running brick-oven shop where hefty baked lasagna rivals the pizza.
#3
Pizza Palace
8.4
Pizza Palace is a decades-old Dyckman Street institution where regulars shout out the lasagna alongside classic New York slices and beef patties. The lasagna leans hearty and saucy rather than delicate, matching the no-frills, cash-register-and-counter vibe of the room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, New York Slice, Beef Patty
What Makes it Special: Old-school Dyckman slice shop where the lasagna has quietly built a loyal following.
#4
Il Sole
8.1
Il Sole is a full-service Italian restaurant on Dyckman Street with sidewalk seating, a bar program, and a menu built around pastas, pizzas, and hearty mains. Its lasagna is frequently singled out in delivery reviews as one of the stronger red-sauce plates in this stretch of uptown Manhattan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Margherita Pizza
What Makes it Special: Bustling Dyckman Italian spot where sidewalk tables and a bar scene frame a well-loved, saucy lasagna.
#5
Pizza Haven
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Pizza Haven is a classic Broadway slice shop that goes beyond pies with a full Italian menu, including a hefty baked lasagna layered with ground beef, ricotta, and Italian herbs. It’s a go-to for locals who want red-sauce comfort in a casual counter-service setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Haven Special Pizza, Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Broadway counter-service staple where classic lasagna shares space with big, old-school pies.