Time Out New York: For little more than a Hamilton, you can load up on a panino built atop a trusty loaf—the combo of salty prosciutto, rich buffalo mozzarella and pickled shishito peppers is a standout. Read more.
Serious Eats: Great bread, tasty sandwiches, and some standout sweets. Don't miss the pizza bianca.
Village Voice: As far as filled donuts are concerned, we're hard-pressed to find a finer specimen than the bomboloni. Treat yourself to the vanilla custard one; a delight you won't forget!
2. da Umberto
8.9
107 W 17th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 37 tips and reviews
Shaun Stewart: Great lunch spot for a quiet meeting; amazing pasta - fantastic service and not that crowded during the day. The pasta with corn and bacon iS my go to
Simon: amazing food - get the truffle mushroom ravioli and the chicken parm (off menu). Great place for the fam, date or just a great Italian meal
Kate Huyett: Get the agnolotti with squash, the ravioli with mushrooms and truffles, the bolognese pappardelle. Pasta is all out of this world.
3. Le Zie Bar
8.2
172 7th Ave (btwn 20th & 21st St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: Great vibe and service, speakeasy behind a restaurant, loves the passion fruit martini and the spice cocktails!
Melissa Wilfley: Very cute, small intimate bar in the back. Sort of like a speakeasy
Nate S: What a gem! Tucked behind a restaurant, enter on 20th for a speakeasy vibe. Good for dates if you can snag a spot (space is very limited).
4. Pepe Giallo
8.5
195 10th Ave (btw 21st and 22nd), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 103 tips and reviews
Edward Fabila: their Prosecco is bubbly, crisp and divine...order a bottle! From pasta to desserts, everything is top notch and delicious
Josh Whelchel: Move your bread close to the candles so they catch on fire and strike up conversation with your neighbors.
Katya: Old school Italian at old school prices! Hands down fav dinner spot in Chelsea. Try the gnocchi or the black fettuccini (if they have it as a special).