44 Best Italian Restaurants in Bronx

“It’s a restaurant that’s reminds me of my childhood and my early Twenties that was my go to Italian restaurant. I loved everything about this place and enjoyed the great food. I took my wife to celebrate our birthday together and talked about how amazing it was growing up in this neighborhood.“

“Had to do some Easter shopping so hot this place up . Been wanting to come here. Really cute place when you walk in its like being in a bistro in Italy . Started with clams Orengenata they were so fresh with a creamy lemon sauce . I had Veal Scaloppini with prosciutto and grilled zucchini and fontina cheese. Omg brown sauce was so good. Veal mostly tender. One piece was little chewy. We also ordered the ravioli special. They were stuffed with artichoke and cheese. Really flavorful and cooked perfectly. Prices very reasonable for the quality ingredients. Waitstaff top notch. Parking is annoying Cant wait to come back.“

“I was biking past one day and from the exterior I thought it was a dive bar and wasn't until I got home I looked up and saw it was a pizza spot. Went back for lunch that weekend and ordered the pizza and cocktail from the specials menu. Pizza was ricotta, mozzarella, sausage, and hot honey sauce. Cocktail was tequila, st germaine, lime, basil simple syrup. Both were delicious! A week later I came back for dinner on a weeknight. Just grabbed the wrecking ball pizza (pepperoni etc) and a hazy IPA they had on draft. There's a pretty good selection of beers on tap, and looks like when it start to warm up they have some tables outdoors as well. Both times I went my myself so I just sat at the bar. Service was fast and friendly. Love this spot!“

“The food is very well prepared and beyond delicious. The service was excellent. From the wine to the appetizers to the meal then dessert. Everything was perfect. Highly suggest this restaurant. Our first time here, went with a friend who recommended it. I’ve eaten at many Italian eateries around the world and Tra Di Noi is one of the best. Go and enjoy for yourself.“

“I brought my daughter for dinner this past Thursday night. I didn't know there was live music. I was a little worried at first that my daughter would find the music too loud but she loved it! The honey truffle Brussel sprouts were so delicious. I can't wait to go back and have it again. We also had the risotto funghi and banana bread pudding....both also very tasty. I also tried the happy jalapeño drink...so delicious and not sweet. Overall a wonderful night out!“

“I just found out about this restaurant a week ago and I've already been back again. The food is slamming and so are the drinks! I had the Caesar salad with chicken in it any the flavor was freaking AMAZING. It felt like I was eating a MEAL and it was just a salad. Omg! My price range was between 50 and 100 dollars bc I had 3 drinks (non- happy hour) with that salad. I loved everything.“

“A nice and quaint restaurant . The service so far has been very good . The chef has been very accommodating to my allergy needs. I cannot eat sauce cooked with basil and even though they do , the chef makes my eggplant and pasta dish with fresh tomato sauce. I've been to several Italian restaurants and they will not accommodate my allergy needs and they have every time I go there. I'm very grateful that I can finally order an eggplant dish and enjoy it without having to worry about any food allergies. Kudos to Da Franco & Tony's Restaurant !!!!!!!“

“Just spent several WONDERFUL hours in one of the most comfortable delicious restaurants I've been to in a long time. Not only was the food FANTASTIC but the staff were attentive, friendly and fun to deal with and Joe capped off the experience by making us feel welcome and like family. My pasta fazole, veal saltinboca were SPECTACULAR, my friends said their seafood appetizer was so good they almost didn't order a main course but when I suggested the chicken saltinboca and her husband had a fish dish that brought him memories of his childhood we knew this was truly a wonderful place that we'll have to go back to. And although this review is long I must admit I took home an order of chicken parm and two desserts (tiramisu and chocolate lava cake) it was a fantastic experience and I can't wait to go back.And the chocolate martinis are TERRIFICDietary restrictions: They adjusted the chicken saltinboca for someone who doesn't eat pork and it was still delicious.“

“This was a great pizza place in the Bronx. We enjoyed the food and the service. The owners were friendly and great to talk to. The pizza was amazing and we will definitely return. And FYI the coke fountain machine is not out of order :-)“

“Wife and I flew into JFK late one Friday. We were famished , it was 1030 by the time we got to Arthur Ave.. We parked and walked , came upon people eating alfresco. We asked if any place was still serving. The "MAN" Vic asked what we would like, from one of the tables. In no time we had a bottle of Vino Tinto in front of us and people were making us try food they were dining on. I felt like I was at my friends ,' THE PIAZZAS " house. The food was excellent and the people better. Can not wait to go back !“

“Warm, Friendly staff who make you feel welcome and at home. Great place to take the family! Great food, not the usual, very distinctive dishes. Best Pizza on City Island.Vegetarian options: If you call ahead, they will have fresh ingredients to order.Kid-friendliness: Staff went out of the way to engage with my six-year-old Granddaughter.“

“Came in earlier this week after looking for a lunch place near the hospital. Cool, old-school room, great service and everyone loved their food: fetticini alfredo, sausage and pepper calzone and two Patricia's salads with chicken. The portions are huge -- it's like two chicken breasts on the salad. We had Italian for dinner the next night (won't say where) and we all wished we had gone back to Patricia's.“

“We had lunch at Orrico's today, following Wally's Instagram testimonial! It did not disappoint! Toni Ann and Robert are the most warm and friendly owners/host and chef! There were four of us, and we ordered a bunch of appetizers to start, one more delicious than the next! Baked clams oreganato were perfectly seasoned and fresh. If you can imagine a potato croquette getting any better, these were smothered in the most delicious marsala mushroom sauce. Dirty potato chips… Smothered in Gorgonzola sauce with chopped tomato and meatball! Delicious creamy arancini...the tomato sauce is amazing. For entrées, we were actually stuffed and decided to share a few entrées. We went with the highly recommended chicken parm and a custom dish that chef Robert was happy to oblige on! It was fried eggplant layered with a brown marsala mushroom sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. To die for! We had the spinach salad with cranberries, pears, and candied walnuts, and a raspberry vinegar dressing.... Side of bleu cheese. Amazing. The portions are so generous, we actually took leftovers home! Not that we needed it, but the delicious fresh crusty bread brought to the table, hit the spot as well, especially when soaking up all of the delicious sauces from our dishes! Quick ride from Westchester for sure! We will most definitely be back! Thanks so much from Bobby, Pat, Laura and Lisa!!“

“What a lovely place in the Bronx! We were visiting Bronx and Enzo’s was a recommendation from close friends. We stumbled in from the cold rain and wind and were warmly welcome, seated immediately and promptly served. Food was fabulous with generous serving sizes. We had calamari, 2x salads, 3 entrees, 2 lattes and 1 dessert. Price was a bit high with all of this for north of $150. But to be fair, the four of us could have ordered 1 less salad and 1 less entree as we had left over meals. Overall - Well done and a superb choice if you are in the area!“

“We had such a great experience tonight at Emilia’s! The wait staff was so patient and friendly with our young children. The food was delicious and incredibly reasonably priced for an Italian restaurant. Every single person in our family enjoyed our meal (this is rare!) we will certainly visit again & recommend to others!“

“I really didn't enjoy my time here between the bartender having an amazing hand at cocktails to them sure the food tasted fantastic! Hats to their chef. Natalia (or Natasha i apologize for forgetting) was the best. Definitely will return! Their pistachio-ricotta cake was my TOP fav!“

“This place is a well-kept secret - an 'old reliable,' if you will. Food is consistently good; even travels well; have ordered & catered from here several times - it's always on point! Service is friendly & attentive. Always an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend ?Vegetarian options: Eggplant Parm, Pasta Primavera, Beet Salad, Zucchini Sticks, Mesculun Salad“

“Went for Valentine's Day. Service was very great. Risotto was amazing! Great quiet spot with good spacing and room where people don't feel on top of you.Specialty drinks could have been better. Ordered my usual dark and stormy and .y date had the same and it was way better. So get your usual.“

“Exciting to have homemade pasta in this neighborhood. The food is seriously good, and while it's not "cheap" it is much less expensive than similar quality food in other neighborhoods. Great wine selection and creative desserts to boot. Basil creme brulee was a pleasant surpriseVegetarian options: Pesto gemelli and squash ravioli are amazing“

“A little off on my order but Mark made it right and hey things happen but will still continue to come here….really best Italian in Tremont really is!!! Thanks again, woulda loved the burrata on top of margarita pizza as we always have but this time no burrata but A+ in the plain margarita!“

“We are huge fans of Italian restaurants along Arthur Avenue and we will surely return to San Gennaro Trattoria over and over again. The food was top notch, fresh, delicious. Friendly and professional service, charming ambiance. Pasta cooked perfectly and whole branzino probably the best we've ever tasted. We look forward to returning and enjoying many more meals at San Gennaro and will recommend this restaurant to friends and family.“

“Such a nice spot! Went in for some lunch today. They have a wide variety for their lunch special. We also had pizza as an appetizer. All of the food was great. Their bread was also very tasty. Service was pretty quick and friendly. I would definitely go back for dinner.“

“OMG some of the BEST Italian food I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Calamari so light crispy & tender. The Frutta di mare seafood pasta was perfect fresh fish, al dente pasta & the red sauce, soooo delicious. The wife's chicken fettuccine Alfredo was very tasty made with fresh cream & perfectly grilled chicken. Our waiter & the staff were very accommodating, he blessed us with complimentary deserts that tasted like they came from the finest bakery. Will definitely be visiting again & next time with friends/family & a big appetite ? P.S. drinks were tasty too.“

“My family and I have frequented F&J Pine restaurant for many years and have held some of our major life events there. One thing I can confidently say is, the service far exceeds our expectations, each and every time. At F&J Pine, Mr. Anthony Bastone and Kelly Fernandez are wonderful, professional and kind people to work and interact with. If you're looking for ambiance, a cozy atmosphere, great vibes and absolutely delicious Italian cuisine, I highly would recommend F&J Pine. From their extensive bar to their decadent food, the atmosphere, and that New York feel, you will love everything about your experience. Drop in, taste the wine, have a meal that tastes like home and see for yourself.“

“this place was very good. i got the spaghetti marinara. and it was amazing. i ate everything! big pieces of tomato, garlic, and basil. loved the bread and olive oil for the table. loved the marinated carrots for the table. clean bathrooms. welcoming staff. they had a guy singing different tunes which was cute. the only con is that the service is a bit slow at times. mainly when we wanted the check. we couldn't find out waiter. they have different people to pour water, bring food, take plates away etc. its like we just want to leave now lol. wheres the check? but it was very good and i would come back.“

“Visited twice so far and we will be back ! Great homemade authentic Italian dishes. Felt like we were eating at my Italian grandmas house again- felt like the same plates she would use. Cool, old world vibe - friendly and welcoming staff. Love when it feels like they are genuinely happy to have you there. Priced fairly, quality meal. No left overs we ate every bit plus a few apps, bottle of red and a coupla shared desserts.“

“Best kept secret in N.Y.Been eating everything here , in all its vast varieties for over 20 years .They make the best shrimp Parmigiano heroes in NYC .. .driving a yellow-cab , I've tried others allover NYC , and that includes Brooklyn , where they have great pizza spots ?“

“Legendary is an awesome spot. Came here with my gf and her friend and we love it so much that I’m leaving this review while I’m still here!Beers cold and foods hot!Frank the owner is super friendly and welcoming. First time going here and all the other people at the bar said they’ve loved this spot since it opened 13 years ago. Food came out quick and was tasty and also not expensive. Definitely coming back“

“Very great quality yummy pizza the cheese beef patties are delicious too gives you an authentic 90s Bronx pizza flavor. it’s definitely a shame they don’t do delivery through Uber eats it’s pick up in store only. I’d support them more with my business if they start doing deliveries“

“The best Italian food in the area! This is the only place I would consider taking a real Italian to. My family has been coming to Dominick's for over 30 years, and the food quality has never dipped once. We are friendly with most of the servers and always find something to chat about with them. The ambiance used to be more bare-bones years ago. They spruced it up with pictures on the wall and other decorations sometime in the 2000s. Otherwise, this is the same wonderful restaurant we have always cherished. We have brought all of our friends and family here. My favorite dishes are fish francese, veal francese, chicken scarpariello, seafood salad, seafood pasta, stuffed artichoke, and chicken cacciatore. The olive oil they serve with the free bread in the beginning is also above average.“

“This local gem offer an incredible vegan option! Their vegan cheese pizza blew my mind. Classic NYC pizza taste but with a vegan twist. It's close to my house too. Fantastic service. The servers are friendly both on the phone and in person. My questions were answered and my pizza was ready on time. When I got home, it was still hot and delicious. A pie worth every penny!!!Vegetarian options: They offer pizzas, breads, and salads.Dietary restrictions: They offer a vegan cheese pizza pie.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly atmosphere.“

“From the outside, this place does not look like anything special. It just look like a cheap pizza joint, but believe me, this place is a gem in this neighborhood. The menu is vast and incredible good. I've been going to this place every Friday and my goal is to try every dish on the menu. Besides the food and incredible service, this restaurant let's you bring your own wine, this is a plus. I give this place a 10 out of 10“

“This is a Bronx STAPLE and honestly, my favorite pizzeria. Put it this way, this place has been around for over 50 years and 99% of the people that have ever eaten there could not tell you it's name, yet, EVERYONE knows the place itself. i would say it deserves a spot on any all time classic NYC pizza list because of it's quality and longevity.Tourists, go check it out. It gives you a reason to go north of 125th on the 2 or 5 trains and see part of the real NYC.“

“Went when they first opened just for the pizza and it was just ok, however just went back and sat in the dining room the other night for dinner and was very happy with everything we had. The food was excellent. The dining room is very nice and comfortable and the service was prompt and friendly. The food portions were great and we enjoyed our family dinner immensely. The generous wine pour was also a huge plus! We would definitely go back again.“

“Excellent meal. Cozy space. Understated. Warm. Delicious food. Big portions. Thought I'd eat half of my chicken parm (which Cathy, our friendly server, promised was top notch) but I ate the whole darn thing. (Cathy was right.) Hubby had the salmon special - just the right amount of heat to make it special. Both came with spaghetti and their sweet and tangy tomato sauce (gravy!) Salmon dish came with salad - simple yet just right. Perfect meal. Will come back as reggies.“

“We went in a Saturday with a big group without reservation and they were able to accommodate us, but I recommend to prior reserve a table. The service is really good, they are very fast and gentle. The drinks are fantastic. The food was ok, I missed more flavor and I found lobsters very soaked in oil. Fish and chips were amazing, steak and pasta too! There is a parking valet from the restaurant for free.“

“One of the City Island local resident staples. Cozy, low light atmosphere makes for a calming and relaxing experience. Amazing staff throughout. Large portions (though you'll sure be paying for it $$$) and surprisingly good selection of alcohol. Love me some Arties <3Parking: There is a free, small and TIGHT parking lot adjacent to the building on City Island Avenue. Be warned, this lot can easily become a nightmare if not an amazing vehicle navigator. Best bet is to find street parking!“

“Katonah Pizza & Pasta has the greatest selection of pizza and dinners. They use the freshest ingredients and serve large portions!! Their prices are very reasonable and the owners/staff are very accommodating and personable. An excellent spot for families or for a quick meal!! Definitely recommended go in and try for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“The market is an experience. You need to go there to see for yourself. The food is phenomenal. Get pizza, espresso, sandwiches, veggies, and more. You can also get hand rolled cigars. It's a must-see. Take a trip through The Bronx's Little Italy, you won't regret it.Vegetarian options: You can make sandwiches to order. So you control what goes in.Wheelchair accessibility: If you enter from Arthur Ave, the market is on the first floor. Easy to maneuver. Some of the isles can be tight, but not impossible to get through.“

“I had this order delivered to me via Doordash, and the personal pizza tasted very good to me but was a little thicker than I'm used to in personal pies (I left half for my brother), but I'm surprised that a pizza joint offers steak and the T-Bone I had was better than steaks at some diners I've been to, it had a good sear and good seasoning, the salt and pepper was visible. I wasn't a fan of how it was plated, it was laid atop of the mashed potatoes. The steak was very good with Peter Luger steak sauce which I have, and the mashed potatoes needed something, which i added melted butter to fix. I wonder if the steak was placed in the tray without resting first...I requested medium rare and looked medium well. But, I was overall pleased with my large dinner. This is gonna put me right to sleep! Thanks Luna“

“Wait staff are delightful and playful. Food is delish! The sangria…. Let me tell you about the sangria. Don’t underestimate the sangria. Very good though. Customers can be rude but if you like the vibe and can chill then block them out. It’s the Bronx baby it’s all about the love and “

“Best in the Bronx very nice welcoming staff pies are cooked to perfection and their selection is huge. Been going to for years before they even opened the restaurant next door. If you want quality and the best in the bronx this is it.P.S. anyone 1 staring these guys don't know what they're talking about or are bad customers.“

“My favorite in all of Tri State & Westchester my apologies but they rock.Vegetarian options: Cheese Pizza speaks for itself ??‍♂️Kid-friendliness: Owners are great with everyone very family orientedWheelchair accessibility: Not hard to move around“

“5 star Hey this is the Best Pizza ever,the crust is so devine, OMG I've been a Customer @ pizza Express when they were located on White plains road for over 15 yrs, not only good pizza but All their food is great best meatball parmesan & ziti ,buffalo wings, pepperoni Rolls r to die for,meat patties are the bomb,& they deliver,“