The best Italian in Harlem
There are 19 Italian places in Harlem. 14 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Pastitalia is first here (94), Sottocasa Pizzeria Harlem second (87). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 79% of the list. What reviewers name most often: tiramisu, garlic knots and chicken parm.
- Median Sweet Score here: 62
- Typical place carries 441 ratings
- 19 deliver
- 12 take reservations
- 15 have outdoor seating
- 9 open for breakfast
PastitaliaTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 303 ratings.
Sottocasa Pizzeria HarlemTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,584 ratings behind it.
P & M Classic Pizza and RestaurantTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 324 ratings behind it.
Bono TrattoriaLocal favorite
Upper quarter of New York County — 1,000 ratings behind it.
314 - pizza,pasta&cocktailbarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Cucina Italian tavernLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Briciola HarlemLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Fumo HarlemLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Lido Harlem RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
PisticciLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Max SohaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Trufa RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
L'Artista Italian Kitchen & BarLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
New One Fabene PizzaLocal favorite
Il Caffe Latte
Pizza by Lucille's.
Settepani Restaurant
Trufa Pizzeria
Mama Tina's Pizzeria
That’s all 19 of them ✦
What else Harlem is known for
Italian in Harlem, briefly
What is the best Italian in Harlem?
Pastitalia currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 303 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Italian places are there in Harlem?
We track 19. 14 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Italian cost in Harlem?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 79% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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