Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Little Italy
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
5ive Spice
Modern Nolita Vietnamese with standout bánh xèo tacos and richly built pho.
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5ive Spice
8.5
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5ive Spice’s Nolita outpost blends slow-simmered pho, banh mi, and shaking beef with its signature bánh xèo tacos in a compact, buzzy setting. High multi-platform ratings and steady crowds point to reliable execution, especially for the broths and short rib dishes, even if prices run higher than a traditional hole-in-the-wall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Short Rib Bánh Xèo Tacos, Classic Pho Noodle Soup, Short Rib Banh Mi
What makes it special: Modern Nolita Vietnamese with standout bánh xèo tacos and richly built pho.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A no-nonsense Grand Street counter that’s all about crisp baguettes, punchy pickles, and fast, repeatable banh mi satisfaction. The move is to keep it classic—choose one signature sandwich, eat it immediately, and let the bread do its crunch-first magic.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vietnamese cold cut banh mi (dac biet), BBQ/grilled pork banh mi, Spring rolls
What makes it special: Old-school banh mi execution where the bread and pickles stay the headline.
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Broome Street banh mi deli that hits the sweet spot between speed and flavor—bright herbs, savory proteins, and a dependable downtown rhythm. Treat it like a tight two-item order: one sandwich plus a drink, then get out while everything’s still crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
House special banh mi, Lemongrass chicken banh mi, Vietnamese iced coffee
What makes it special: A banh mi-first deli that stays consistent on the downtown essentials.