5 Best Italian Restaurants in East Village, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in East Village, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five Italian restaurants in the East Village, Manhattan, for diners weighing fresh pasta, a relaxed trattoria dinner or a quick slice. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count, so long, consistent records carry weight alongside high scores. Each entry uses only the listing details and what reviewers mention, and mixed feedback is included where it appears. Several of these places close on Mondays or open only for dinner, so check hours before you set out.
#1
Giano
★ 4.7 (589 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Giano is at 126 E 7th Street, open for dinner from 5 to 10 pm and closed on Mondays. Reviewers praise fresh, filling pasta and friendly Italian servers, and one notes a dessert wine section on the wine list. The room is described as cozy. One reviewer found the pastas a little heavy on salt. The restaurant lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: Fresh pasta dinner
- Address
- 126 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
Via Della Pace
★ 4.6 (1,029 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Via Della Pace is at 87 E 4th Street, open for dinner from 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. Reviewers describe a cozy, dim, underground-feeling room suited to catching up over a meal. Cacio e pepe rice balls, carbonara and a weekly special pasta with porcini and truffle are mentioned. Regulars say they return often, though one reviewer found the experience fell short of the atmosphere.
Best for: Intimate dinners and catch-ups
- Address
- 87 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun 5–10:30 pm; Thu 5–10:30 pm; Tue 5–10:30 pm; Wed 5–10:30 pm
#3
Lavagna
★ 4.6 (481 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Lavagna is a neighborhood trattoria at 545 E 5th Street on a residential block, open for dinner on weekdays and from 1 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe decades of consistent cooking, a good wine selection and an unpretentious, intimate room. Rigatoni with sausage sauce is a named favorite. One reviewer was unhappy about being charged for bread that arrived without being offered.
Best for: Neighborhood trattoria regulars
- Address
- 545 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 1–11 pm; Sun 1–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Hearth
★ 4.5 (1,031 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Hearth is at 403 E 12th Street, serving dinner nightly and lunch or brunch on several days. Reviewers mention warm sourdough with grass-fed butter, focaccia with whipped ricotta, half chicken, bucatini, mackerel crudo, ribeye and a variety burger. One reviewer chose it for cooking that avoids seed oils. The room is described as clean and cozy, with full wheelchair access listed.
Best for: Seasonal dinner and weekend brunch
- Address
- 403 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm; Thu 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 11:30 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm
#5
La Pizza Roma🇮🇹
★ 4.7 (85 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$1–10 per person
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This La Pizza Roma location is at 20-22 Avenue A, open from 10 am until 2 am most nights and 4 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers describe a newer, clean slice shop with friendly staff, mentioning chicken parm, margherita and vegetable pizzas with well-baked crust and generous toppings. It offers delivery, takeaway, catering and casual seating, and accepts cards and mobile payments.
Best for: Late-night slices on Avenue A
- Address
- 20-22 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–4 am; Mon 10 am–2 am; Sat 10 am–4 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 10 am–2 am; Tue 10 am–2 am; Wed 10 am–2 am
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in East Village, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Italian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Giano ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 589 reviews. Via Della Pace is second at 4.6 from 1,029 reviews.
Which restaurants in East Village, New York NY are open late?
La Pizza Roma🇮🇹 stays open until 4 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: La Pizza Roma🇮🇹 $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
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