5 Underrated Restaurants in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan that score well on Google while still carrying a modest number of reviews. It helps theatergoers, convention visitors and locals who want a meal or a late slice away from the busiest blocks. Only places rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews qualified, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention.
#1
Casa Louie Hudson Yards
★ 4.8 (353 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Casa Louie Hudson Yards is an Italian restaurant at 455 W 37th St, open daily from 11:30 am to 10 pm and a short walk from the Javits Center. Reviewers mention pizza, calamari, chicken parmesan, rigatoni vodka and spritz cocktails, and several praise a menu where the small plates and most mains are gluten-free. They describe good natural light and a room that mixes old and new styles. Happy hour and outdoor seating are listed.
Best for: Gluten-free Italian near Javits
- Address
- 455 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–10 pm
#2
Foodance Italian Restaurant
★ 4.7 (189 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Foodance Italian Restaurant is at 468 W 47th St, opening at 4:30 pm on weekdays and at noon from Friday to Sunday, with late hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention an eggplant appetizer, gnocchi and a cheesecake-like special, plus a warm, homely room and outdoor seating. Several suggest it for a pre-show dinner away from Times Square. One reviewer was put off by the menu photos.
Best for: Pre-show Italian dinner
- Address
- 468 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–1 am; Mon 4:30–10 pm; Sat 12 pm–1 am; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 4:30–10 pm; Tue 4:30–10 pm; Wed 4:30–10 pm
#3
Pizza Spot hells kitchen
★ 4.6 (160 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pizza Spot hells kitchen, at 754 10th Ave, stays open until 3:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays and until 11 pm most other nights. Reviewers mention a wide slice selection with good vegetarian choices, a buffalo chicken slice late at night, specials worth asking about, and a clean shop with polite, helpful counter staff. It serves beer, wine and cocktails and offers delivery and kerbside pickup.
Best for: Late-night slices with variety
- Address
- 754 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–3:30 am; Mon 10 am–11 pm; Sat 12 pm–3:30 am; Sun 10 am–11 pm; Thu 10 am–1 am; Tue 10 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–11 pm
#4
$1.50 NYC Hand Tossed Pizza
★ 4.5 (132 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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$1.50 NYC Hand Tossed Pizza is a small walk-in shop at 617 9th Ave, open from 10 am until 3 am most nights and 5 am on weekends. Reviewers mention specialty slices such as buffalo chicken, fresh toppings, other meal options and warm chocolate chip cookies, and say it is best when a pie is fresh. One reviewer waited for a cheese slice. Space can feel tight and the lighting is bright.
Best for: Cheap slices after midnight
- Address
- 617 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–5 am; Mon 10 am–3 am; Sat 10 am–5 am; Sun 10 am–3 am; Thu 10 am–3 am; Tue 10 am–3 am; Wed 10 am–3 am
#5
Royal Napoli Pizza
★ 4.4 (300 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Royal Napoli Pizza is at 691 10th Ave, Suite E, open until 2:45 am most nights and later on weekends. It identifies as Asian-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned. Reviewers mention a gluten-free pizza they enjoyed, a whole pie cooked quickly, and friendly counter staff, while one found the Margherita short on flavor. It lists an assistive hearing loop, outdoor seating, live music and delivery.
Best for: Gluten-free pizza late at night
- Address
- 691 10th Ave Ste E, New York, NY 10036, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–3:45 am; Mon 10 am–2:45 am; Sat 11 am–3:45 am; Sun 10 am–2:45 am; Thu 10 am–2:45 am; Tue 10 am–2:45 am; Wed 10 am–2:45 am
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- Casa Louie Hudson Yards and Royal Napoli Pizza take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- 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?
Casa Louie Hudson Yards ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 353 reviews. Foodance Italian Restaurant is second at 4.7 from 189 reviews.
Which restaurants in Hell's Kitchen, New York NY are open late?
Foodance Italian Restaurant stays open until 1 am; Pizza Spot hells kitchen stays open until 3:30 am; $1.50 NYC Hand Tossed Pizza stays open until 5 am; Royal Napoli Pizza stays open until 3:45 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Casa Louie Hudson Yards $20–60; Pizza Spot hells kitchen $10–20; $1.50 NYC Hand Tossed Pizza $1–10; Royal Napoli Pizza $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pizza Spot hells kitchen and $1.50 NYC Hand Tossed Pizza.
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