New York, NY
For Italian in New York, the local food press points to Via Carota, Lilia, and Torrisi. Picks from The Infatuation, updated April 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated April 2026.
Via Carota · West Village
The Infatuation's top-rated Italian (9.5) — the West Village trattoria from Jody Williams and Rita Sodi.
Lilia · Williamsburg
The Infatuation (8.9) — Missy Robbins' Williamsburg pasta temple on the ranked NYC Italian guide.
Torrisi · Nolita
The Infatuation (8.9) — the Carbone-group Italian-American on the ranked NYC Italian guide.
Emilio's Ballato · Nolita
The Infatuation (8.8) — the Nolita red-sauce institution ranked in the NYC Italian guide.
Misi · Williamsburg
The Infatuation (8.6) — Missy Robbins' Williamsburg pasta-focused spot ranked on the NYC Italian guide.
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