Tours and Tickets to Experience New York City Little Italy
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New York City Little Italy
Little Italy is a must for foodies and history buffs.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as Little Italy and its surrounding neighborhoods are best explored on foot.
Bring cash: Some of the area’s smaller eateries do not take credit.
Visit the MTA’s website for updates on subway detours and weekend transit schedules.
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The Little Italy neighborhood in New York City’s Lower Manhattan is known for its Italian culture, which is evident in the Italian restaurants, bakeries, shops, and other eateries there. The area's history dates back to the 1840s, and some of the places in Little Italy, New York City, are more than 100 years old.
Today, the Little Italy area of New York City is just on Mulberry Street in Lower Manhattan. Little Italy runs five blocks down Mulberry Street, north of Canal Street. Some visitors can get confused because the Five Points area of New York City, a melting pot for immigrants, used to be Italian-influenced. These days, it’s part of Chinatown.
All the best restaurants in New York City’s Little Italy are on Mulberry Street and feature delicious Italian-inspired dishes. Top picks include IL Cortile, L'Amore Restaurant, Zia Maria Little Italy, Osteria Barocca Little Italy, Casa D' Angelo, and Da Nico Ristorante.
The must-see attractions in Little Italy include the Italian American Museum, the Christmas in New York store, the “Audrey Hepburn” mural by Tristan Eaton, and the Ferrara Bakery and Cafe. You won’t want to miss the Ferrara Bakery and Cafe if you want to snag traditional cannoli and espresso.
Yes, there are guided tours available in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City. The most popular type of tour to book in Little Italy is a food tour like the Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy, but there are also walking tours for first-time visitors to get an introduction to the area. You can also book a combo tour to Little Italy and Chinatown in one day. Visiting with a tour guide will ensure that you’re learning the history of the area, not just eating your way through the neighborhood.
Yes, Little Italy is safe for tourists to visit and explore, but do keep in mind that, like all big cities within the US, crime is an issue. It’s best to stay alert in any part of New York City and not carry anything too valuable with you. Also, joining a guided New York City Little Italy tour is usually safer than going alone.