Best Italian Restaurants in Whitehall
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Antica Ristorante
Old-school FiDi Italian where pastas and serious steaks share the stage for client meals.
Notable Picks
8.6
Antica Ristorante is a longstanding Italian and steakhouse hybrid where Wall Street teams close deals over cacio e pepe, grilled seafood, and prime steaks in a white-tablecloth room just off Stone Street. With 600+ Yelp reviews and steady praise for both pasta and hospitality, it’s one of the most reliable places downtown for a formal business lunch that still feels comfortable rather than stiff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe, Rigatoni Bolognese, Prime Sirloin Steak
What Makes it Special: Old-school FiDi Italian where pastas and serious steaks share the stage for client meals.
Worthy Picks
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Grotto Pizzeria and Restaurant is a below-street-level, family-run spot dating back to the late 1960s, serving New York–style pies, slices, and red-sauce favorites to Financial District workers and tourists. Families like it for counter-order convenience, quick service, and plenty of kid-friendly options at everyday prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vodka Sauce Pizza, Margarita Pizza, Penne Vodka Pasta
What Makes it Special: Long-running, family-owned pizzeria offering slices, pies, and pasta at wallet-friendly downtown prices.