4. Bar Primi
8.4
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews
Anthony Sexton: Italian go-to. Great service here every time.
Dens: Clams Casino pasta = it's like Jesus himself dreamed up this dish just for me. (pastas are perfect size to split 3 with 2 people btw)
Jacqueline Shea: Carciofi. Enough said. It's mouthwatering, creamy, and the perfect balance of artichoke and a light, creamy sauce. Another must- have is the eggplant bruschetta. Trendy yet homey ambiance-- loved it
5. San Marzano
8.5
117 2nd Ave (at 7th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews
Amruta Buge: Cheap and yum and cheap and yum 🇮🇹
Audrey Tolbert: $4 craft beers. All day. This is not a drill people.
Yera Ha: I can't get over this spot. $9 (even at dinner!) for fresh, delicious pasta dishes. $10 for bottomless mimosas. Awesome service, spacious and clean. Don't ever change, San Marzano.
7. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Missy Mackey: The ricotta meatballs, the apple crostata dessert and the pear walnut salad were all delicious. The service was lovely too.
Eater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]
Bravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
10. Supper
8.4
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 278 tips and reviews
Olivia Slutsky: Delicious food, great atmosphere, and great for a big group.
The Local East Village: Rachel Dratch of SNL says, "Supper is my favorite East Village place, maybe my favorite New York restaurant. They have these really cool party rooms that are hidden." Read more.
Jasmine Benun: Kale gnocchi = orgasmic !!!! Enough said !
11. Giano Restaurant
8.3
126 E 7th St (Avenue A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews
HOBNOB Magazine: friendly, noisy Italian where you meet the owners. Tagliolini w black truffle & Bottarga, Salmon w sambuca, tarragon. photos at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140283&id=765634189&l=1d8fea56ee
Samantha: Please don't come here. So I can.
The Local East Village: According to community contributor James Traub, "The basil-and-gelato re-imagination of the capresecould serve as Giano’s signature dish." Read more.
13. Gemma
8.3
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews
Nina Grazi: Always celebs here on Sunday morning brunch time:) good brunch not amazing great atmosphere usually long wait for table for brunch
Lacoste: Where we go for our Nutella calzone fix. Never heard of it? TRY IT. It's also a perfect spot to enjoy a cocktail after work -- just be careful the wax from the giant candles doesn't ruin your drink!
Rachel Karnofsky: Don't come here and pretend that you're not going to have pizza. In the end you're not just going to have a margarita pizza... You're going to go for the truffle pizza. Just stating the facts....