Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Little Italy

459 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC restaurant

1. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(29844)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 504 times today

Carmine's is a family-style Italian restaurant in NYC, crafted for sharing and celebrations. Reviewers lauded it for its exceptional value, abundant portions, friendly service, and the elegant atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its ability to make any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. It's perfect for family dining, celebrating special occasions, and hosting business team dinners. With reviews boasting 'excellent food for sharing and phenomenal service,' it's clear Carmine's is a favorite for making any gathering memorable.

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2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

4.4

Awesome(6771)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 157 times today

The Palm Court’s Afternoon Tea truly shines with custom tableware and china, a fragrant tea list steeped in history, and of course, a bit of precocious Eloise too. Guests are invited to nibble on our in-house Pastry Chef’s unique culinary offerings like delicate finger sandwiches, buttery scones and elegant desserts, which are all made from scratch with local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients.Hours: Breakfast* | 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Confirmed breakfast reservations at The Palm Courtare reserved for hotel guests at this time.Afternoon Tea | 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.Evening Prix Fixe | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Reservations are not required but recommended*Evening prix fixe menu ends at 10:30 p.m.*Based on hotel occupancy. Hotel guests will be priority.For parties larger than 6 guests, please send an inquiry email to PalmCourt.PLZ@Fairmont.com

3. Palma

4.9

Exceptional(3369)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 44 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

4. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 116 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

5. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2837)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 49 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

6. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3656)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 149 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

7. Olio e Più

4.7

Exceptional(4162)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Village

Booked 186 times today

Inspired by the warmth and comfort of the Italian countryside, Olio e Più and Chef Danilo Galati bring tradition and authentic Italian cuisine to the West Village. Enjoy fresh, house-made pastas dressed with the highest quality ingredients and a hand-selected collection of excellent wines and cocktails to pair with your dish. An expertly crafted wood-fire oven crackles and glows, cooking house-made dough into perfect, crisp pizza while creating an inviting atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

8. The Crosby Bar

4.5

Awesome(928)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 43 times today

The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.

9. Babbo Ristorante

4.4

Awesome(4847)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 47 times today

Located on Waverly Place in Greenwich Village, Babbo opened to great acclaim in 1998 and is as bustling and popular as ever. It offers three-star dining that redefines and reinvents the principles of Italian cuisine for 21st century America. An epic, landmark wine list, an exciting, quintessentially New York dining room and expert, attentive and cordial service make a table at Babbo one of New York’s prized possessions.

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10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(7013)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 137 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!PLEASE NOTE: Our service elevator between the 14th floor and our rooftop restaurant is currently out of order. For any further questions regarding this please contact us directly by phone.

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AprilVIP
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our entire experience was amazing! We took our 3 teenagers and they all tried several foods they had never had before. The server was so kind to explain things to them and walk them through the menu. Service was amazing, the food was amazing, the open kitchen made it a more relaxed environment and so cool to watch the chefs. We had such a great night!
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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4.7
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CalvinVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The dinner was spectacular in every way. Hygge in New York! The atmosphere was cozy, congenial and filled with Christmas cheer. Flowers and soft candle light everywhere. The punterelle salad was perfectly dressed with ample anchovies, the sea bream en papillote was tender and infused with deep flavor. Add a perfectly balanced negroni sbagliatto to start and the evening was perfect.
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.9
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AmyVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Odeon is a perfect New York experience…. Lively, bustling, fantastic food and drinks. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve!
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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Jasmin
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing experience at Olio! The food was excellent and they were able to accommodate gluten free pasta with their pasta dishes, so good you couldn’t even tell! Also the panna cotta was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had!!! I’ll definitely be coming again!
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Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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4.7
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KathiVIP
Coastal Georgia •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Exceptional service, delicious food and great ambience. The evening couldn't have been better.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8

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459 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

2. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

3. Palma

4. BONDST

5. Casa Mono

6. The Odeon

7. Olio e Più

8. The Crosby Bar

9. Babbo Ristorante

10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

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