Best Italian Restaurants in Murray Hill
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Nonna Dora's
Handmade pasta bar where Dora’s Lasagna is a headline dish.
Notable Picks
#1
Nonna Dora's
8.9
Nonna Dora's is a Kips Bay pasta bar where Dora’s Lasagna, layered with meat sauce and béchamel, anchors a tight list of handmade noodles. Open since 2022, it draws pasta obsessives for carefully crafted plates, negroni variations, and counter seating that works for both dates and solo meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dora’s Lasagna, Maccheroncini Grano Arso, Pappardelle del Ristoro
What Makes it Special: Handmade pasta bar where Dora’s Lasagna is a headline dish.
#2
Norma
8.7
Norma’s Murray Hill outpost leans into Sicilian comfort cooking, from arancini and panelle to richly sauced pasta alla Norma and pan-style pizzas. The cozy room and attentive staff make it a go-to for lingering dinners that feel more like a trattoria in Catania than a Third Avenue address.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arancini Siciliani, Pasta alla Norma, Rianata Sicilian Pan Pizza
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-focused trattoria known for arancini, pasta alla Norma and warm hospitality.
8.6
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Vezzo has anchored Murray Hill’s pizza scene since 2006 with ultra-thin, cracker-crust pies baked to a shattering crisp. The crowded dining room and long-running popularity are driven by a wide roster of toppings that skew indulgent—think truffle, spicy sausage, and layered veggie combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shroomtown thin-crust pie with mushrooms and truffle oil, Margherita thin-crust pizza, Murray Hill pie with sausage and peppers
What Makes it Special: Long-running Murray Hill standby for ultra-thin, crispy pies with big toppings.
8.4
Fumo Kips Bay is a busy neighborhood Italian where thin-crust pies, big bowls of pasta and a lively bar anchor everything from brunch to late dinners. With $12 weekday pastas and a strong happy hour, it’s as much a casual hang for locals as a reliable date or group spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Spaghetti Vongole, $12 Lunch Pasta Special
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood Italian with strong value, pizza and pastas.
8.4
Open since 1978, Rossini’s is a classic Murray Hill dining room where baked pastas like the house lasagna share space with veal, seafood, and live piano on many nights. It’s a go-to when you want old-school Italian formality, white tablecloths, and a lasagna that feels built for special-occasion dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked meat lasagna, Veal scaloppine, Linguine alle vongole
What Makes it Special: Long-running white-tablecloth Italian where lasagna fits into a classic lineup.
#6
Coletta
8.3
Coletta is a cozy Gramercy spot where vegan and kosher Italian cooking gets the full white-tablecloth treatment, from brick-oven pizzas to housemade pastas and composed entrées. Diners come for plant-based takes on classics that still feel indulgent, backed by polished service and a date-night-friendly room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wild Mushroom Truffle Pizza, Ricotta Ravioli in Lemon White Wine Sauce, Coletta Tiramisu
What Makes it Special: Upscale vegan and kosher Italian that still feels richly indulgent.
#7
Fumo
8
Fumo’s Kips Bay outpost is a casual Italian-leaning spot where pizzas, pastas, and burgers anchor a neighborhood-friendly menu with strong happy hour deals. It works equally well for cozy dinners, group catch-ups, and relaxed weekday lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne Vodka, Penne Funghi, Spaghetti Vongole
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood workhorse for pastas, pies, and easygoing Italian-American fare.