The 27 Best Italian Restaurants In New York City - New York - The Infatuation

"From the folks at Carbone who brought you the $89 veal parm with a side of paparazzi, this Noho restaurant is a full-on production. It’s big, it’s flashy, and, against all odds, it actually has a personality. In a loft-like room with emerald green columns and ceilings high enough to accommodate a game of volleyball, you can enjoy rotisserie lamb, Jamaican beef patty-inspired cavatelli, and a platter of airy zeppole with a variety of aged hams. Torrisi is more Italian-ish than straight-up Italian, and the more inventive dishes are just as good as the classics. For a fun celebratory dinner, this is one of your best options. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta