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Sunday Shop: Four NYC Restaurants to Book in May 

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

May 10, 2026

Look Inside Massara, the New NYC Restaurant From Stefano Secchi

The acclaimed chef’s follow-up to Rezdôra, Massara focuses on the cuisine of Campania, with fresh pastas, roasted meats, pizzettes, and more.

June 18, 2024

Appetito’s Andrew Cotto Appears on ABC Localish

Watch Appetito's Editor-in-Chief Andrew Cotto on an ABC show exploring the Italian food revolution in New York City.

March 17, 2025

Appetito Hosts Brunch at CICCIO Cincin in NYC’s West Village

Appetito brought the crowd to CICCIO Cincin in NYC to enjoy their unique brunch offerings of Italian, Asian and American flavors.

November 10, 2025

Piccolo MORINI Brings Pasta and Martinis to SOHO in NYC

An old New York favorite gets a new address, a new look and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.

Amore al Dente: Best Italian Restaurants in NYC for Valentine’s Day

A romantic roundup of NYC’s best Italian restaurants for sharing pasta this Valentine’s Day.

February 2, 2026

Chef POV: Where I Shop for Ingredients, and You Can, too!

In the inaugural edition of CHEF POV, Paola Marocchi shares her favorite places to find essential Italian ingredients in NYC and online.

June 5, 2026

Where to Eat Italian During NYC Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week in NYC is back for its winter 2024 edition. The popular program with discounted prix-fixe menus at many restaurants around the city continues to grow, and is now much longer than a week. Here are the Italian restaurants to try from Winter 2024 Restaurant Week in NYC.

New and Upcoming Restaurants in NYC

From a Marc Murphy pop-up spot to a restaurant with a late-night pizza menu to new restaurants from the couple behind Don Angie and others, there’s a lot happening in NYC’s Italian food scene this March.

March 6, 2024

Romantic NYC Italian Restaurants to Book for Valentine’s Day

What could be better than sharing plates of pasta and other Italian specialties with your Valentine on February 14 in a picturesque New York City restaurant? Here are some recommendations from Appetito.

January 24, 2024

A Supplì Guest Chef Series, Eataly’s Disco, and More NYC Italian Food News

Forsythia hosts a guest chef series based around the Roman specialty suppli, Eataly throws a disco party, plus news about dining pop-ups and more.

July 17, 2024

New Restaurants, a Catskills Fest, and More NYC Italian Food News

Two of the city’s best Italian restaurant groups expand, Scott Conant leads a parade of Food Network stars to a Catskills food event, and a pasta-related controversy in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

May 6, 2024

Rubirosa Expands Its Product Line With New Pasta Sampler

The NYC pizzeria rolled out a line of jarred sauces and other products last year, and now features pasta kits and an upcoming pasta sampler gift box.

October 26, 2023

How Family, Marriage, and a Celebrity Inspired Chef Anthony Scotto

Anthony Scotto, Owner and Executive Chef of two Nashville restaurants, shares his culinary inspirations born in New York City.

February 27, 2024

Making Pizza and Friends in the Amalfi Coast Village of Tramonti

Our contributor travels to Tramonti, a small village on the Amalfi Coast, in search of pizza and finds a beautiful community as well.

September 7, 2024

Maker of Rao’s Sauce Sells to Campbell for $2.7 Billion

Long one of the most popular jarred red sauces in the supermarket aisle, Rao’s will become part of Campbell’s as part of a deal to acquire Sovos Brands Inc.

August 8, 2023

Italian Restaurants Join NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Week

From pasta scraps to parmesan rinds, Italian restaurants like JR & Son, Raf’s, and Ops are turning tradition into inspiration during NYC’s Make Food Not Waste Restaurant Week.

September 30, 2025

Italian Food Ingredients To Buy On Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Days offer a great excuse to stock up on your Italian pantry.

July 11, 2023

Appetito Hosts “In the Name of the Pizza” in New York City

Appetito's Andrew Cotto hosted an event in NYC to launch the Pizza for a Smile initiative of Italian tenor Luciano the Monarch.

April 30, 2026

How Family and Home Inspired Chef Ben Kacmarcik

The Executive Chef of Fresco by Scotto in New York City, Ben Kacmarcik, shares how his love of cooking came from the nurturing of his family and the ingredients available in his hometown of Seattle.

September 25, 2023

Dinner Parties, New Restaurants, US Open Chefs, and more New York Italian Food News

A dinner series in the East Village, a new Rosemary’s is coming, chefs announced for the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, a Hudson Valley chef comes home, and more.

July 28, 2023

Lioni’s Burrata Wins Top Cheese Honor

America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated name Lioni’s Burrata Con Panna their favorite, celebrating its rich, creamy texture and authentic Italian flavor.

Q&A: Access Opens up About its Membership-Based Reservation Platform

A new membership-based reservation platform vies to improve the process of getting a table.

January 15, 2025

Heirloom Recipes from the Scotto Family of Pelato

Anthony Scotto III reflects on the family recipes and traditions behind Pelato.

February 13, 2026

How to Make Roman Fried Artichokes at Home

In the first of three-part series, food influencer Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for Fried Roman Artichokes.

March 23, 2025

Chef Michael White’s Tropical Resurgence

The chef who hyper-charged Italian luxury dining in NYC discusses his new restaurant Paranza at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, his foray into Miami, and his forthcoming return to Manhattan.

December 11, 2023

A Tavola Dinner Series at Cecconi’s NYC

Cecconi’s at The Ned NoMad kicks off A Tavola, a new Italian dinner series featuring guest chefs from Italy.

Piadi Opens First U.S. Location in New York

Italy’s most popular flatbread makes its New York debut in the Flatiron District.

February 11, 2026

How to Make the Negroni Paradox From Miss Nellie’s

A sweeter, more crushable version of a white Negroni from the eclectic bar Miss Nellie’s in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen, served with striking red orbs known as “Campari caviar.”

November 22, 2024

Look Inside the New Armani / Ristorante, Now Open in Manhattan

The newcomer from legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani brings refined Italian cuisine to Madison Avenue.

December 3, 2024

Inside Il Totano, Harold Dieterle’s NYC Comeback Restaurant

The first-ever winner of Top Chef, who went on to launch three acclaimed NYC restaurants, returns to the scene with a coastal Southern Italian newcomer, Il Totano.

May 28, 2024

11 Great Burgers at NYC Italian Restaurants

Chefs at Italian restaurants are applying their techniques and fine ingredients to create some of the most elegant burgers in NYC.

January 22, 2024

Q&A: Why Carlos Suarez is Bringing Rosemary’s to Miami

The restaurateur behind Rosemary’s and other NYC standouts discusses the forthcoming, very personal opening of a Wynwood location—and other aspects of his growing hospitality company.

December 16, 2024

What to Know about Canto’s Beloved Frozen Espresso Martini

Canto, a NYC Italian eatery with two locations, has the hottest drink in town in their frozen espresso martini.

April 25, 2025

How Italian Fashion Designer Mariele Di Mauro Eats in America

Amalfi Coast native Mariele Di Mauro moved to NYC in 2010 and shares her experiences with food as an Italian in America.

May 20, 2025

Make a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan Like They Do at Cecchi’s in NYC

Here's a whimsical variation of the classic Cosmopolitan from NYC's hip eatery Cecchi's that features pomegranate.

March 14, 2025

The Summer of Prosciutto at NYC’s Sistina Restaurant

A famed NYC restaurateur has brought a beloved Italian product over for the summer. Here are the details on a Prosciutto di Parma pop-up at Sistina Restaurant in Manhattan.

August 7, 2023

Inside the Les Dames d’Escoffier NYC Dinner with Lidia Bastianich

Hosted by chef Silvia Baldini, a May 7 dinner with Lidia Bastianich at Becco NYC will support the next generation of culinary professionals.

May 1, 2026

10 Italian Food and Drink Trends to Watch for in 2025

Italian cuisine’s foothold on American food culture keeps growing. These are the questions we’ll be looking to answer in the year ahead.

January 8, 2025

Roscioli Attracts A-List Italian Chefs to NYC for Special Events

The hot SoHo offshoot of the famed Italian restaurant from Rome has quietly been offering pasta classes and special dinners featuring well-known chefs from Italy. Here’s what to know.

March 18, 2024

Where to Eat Italian in the West Village When You Can’t Get into Via Carota

We have offered three high-quality, nearby alternatives to NYC's popular Via Carota when waiting for a table is not of appeal.

November 12, 2024

Appetito Hosts a Panel at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026

Appetito's Andrew Cotto hosted a panel discussion at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 on the Italian model of taste, health and sustainability.

July 6, 2026

The Roscioli Italian Wine Club Unlocks the Exceptional

A co-founder of the Roscioli Italian Wine Club writes about the inspiration behind the Rome-based project.

November 21, 2024

Eataly Flatiron Will Throw an 18-Hour Party

The “Eataly Loves NYC” event includes the unveiling of renovated spaces inside the Italian marketplace, as well as art, music, dancing, and of course, food and drink.

May 15, 2024

As South Florida Trends Italian, here Are Three Restaurants to Check Out

Here are three restaurant recommendations in south Florida that represent the influx of Italian eateries in the area.

January 24, 2025

Meet Joanna Moeller, the Soothing Voice Behind @spaghettiroots_nyc

The Italian-American Instagrammer has amassed a growing following with her mostly Italian-inspired cooking.

January 3, 2025

Tony’s Di Napoli, NYC’s Italian-American Restaurant Juggernaut

Inside the big, booming Italian-American stand-out that’s a favorite of theatergoers, locals, and tourists drawn to family-style plates of parm, pastas, and more. Stuart Wetanson shares the fourth generation, family-run business’s story—and its secrets.

February 1, 2024

Rachael Ray on the Italian Nature of Her Benevolent Soul

Appetito interviews the iconic Rachael Ray on her nature of providing for others through charity and cooking.

October 27, 2025

Sunday Shop: Greenleaf, BetterMe, Alpina at Eataly

Morgan Hines seeks out the best in not only food and drink but style, housewares, and more. Welcome to Appetito’s Sunday Shop!

February 23, 2025

How Chef Matthew Cutolo of Gargiulo’s Spends His Day Off

Chef Matthew Cutolo of the legendary Brooklyn Italian restaurant, Gargiulo's, shares how he spends his day off.

April 28, 2025

Romantic New York Italian Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Candlelit trattorias and stylish dining rooms set the tone for an intimate date night.

February 4, 2026

Italian Language Foundation Announces Giambelli Culinary Award Winners

Twelve recipients of the first-ever Giambelli Culinary Award were announced at a recent gala in New York City, honoring outstanding individuals and businesses in the Italian American culinary industry.

July 8, 2024

25 of the Best Italian Restaurants in Miami

As the season begins in the tropics, here is where to find the best Italian cuisine in Miami for pasta, pizza, seafood, and more.

December 3, 2024

Crane Club Opens in NYC, as Melissa Rodriguez and Tao Group Go Big

The glamorous new destination near Manhattan’s Meatpacking District brings a mix of Italian and French cuisine, a world-class cocktail program, and eye-catching design.

November 20, 2024

How To Apply for the S. Pellegrino Young Chefs Academy Competition

Applications close this week for the prestigious culinary competition that has become a springboard for launching chef careers.

June 17, 2024

Silvano Marchetto, the Restaurateur Behind Da Silvano, Has Died

The famed NYC restaurateur who created one of NYC’s most famed celebrity hangouts passed away in Florence.

June 6, 2024

A Love Letter to Ribalta in NYC after a Devastating Fire

An homage to Ribalta after a fire temporarily shuttered the beloved NYC Neapolitan eatery famous for pizza and pasta.

June 19, 2025

Old School Sunday Gravy by Chef Joe Isidori

Joe Isidori’s Sunday Gravy carries generations of tradition into the dining room at Arthur & Sons.

December 4, 2025

Mario Carbone Debuts New Men’s Fashion Line Our Lady of Rocco

The acclaimed chef and co-founder of Major Food Group and womenswear brand La Ligne collaborate on a men’s ready-to-wear collection.

November 11, 2024

Lex Decker on Gluten Free Food Crawls and Community in NYC

Meet Lex Decker, the creator behind @nycbutglutenfree.

September 9, 2025

New Restaurants and More NYC Italian Food and Drink News

Angelina Bakery opens in Brooklyn, Thomas Perone and John DeLucie announce new concepts, and it’s Feast of San Gennaro time! All that and more in this week’s NYC roundup.

September 15, 2023

Where to Get Your Easter Desserts in NYC or Shipped Nationwide

Our pastry chef contributor shares her favorite NYC spots for Easter desserts that can be shipped nationwide.

March 12, 2024

This Hospitality Veteran Opened an Italian-Inspired Bagel Shop

How Tony Daddabbo went from the restaurant industry in NYC to his hometown in upstate New York to open a bagel shop.

September 10, 2024

Matto Espresso Offers Little Tastes of Italy all around New York City

Unpacking the success of Matto Espresso, an Italian-inspired coffee and pastry shop with 38 NYC locations and an intriguing pricing model.

October 24, 2024

Una Pizza Napoletana by Anthony Mangieri Named World’s Best Pizzeria

The intimate restaurant on NYC’s Lower East Side moved up one slot to earn #1 in the 50 Top Pizza World awards presented in Naples, Italy last night, which featured other US winners.

September 11, 2024

An Appetito Inspired Reflection on the Year 2025

Our Editor-in-Chief reflects on the past year's significant achievements as a media brand and looks to the future.

December 31, 2025

Body and NYC’s Altro Paradiso Partner for ‘Summer Mondays’

Move over, Summer Fridays. The lower-proof vodka brand Body and SoHo Italian restaurant from Ignacio Mattos are partnering for a Summer Mondays Happy Hour.

June 5, 2024

Café Carmellini Opens and More NYC Italian Food and Drink News

Andrew Carmellini reveals his fine dining newcomer, Mel’s guest pizza series showcases famed women chefs, and more NYC Italian food and drink news.

November 3, 2023

Nino Coniglio on Lucky Charlie and Coal Oven Pizza in Bushwick

The Williamsburg Pizza founder shares the philosophy behind his restaurants, from Italian American tradition to late-night dining in Bushwick.

March 10, 2026

A Sunday Dinner Gift Guide for Italian Food Lovers

From pantry treasures to indulgent treats, these Italian picks celebrate the magic of Sunday dinner.

December 9, 2025

Where to Order Gluten-Free Pasta in New York City

A dietary restriction that could spell doom for pasta lovers isn’t much of an obstacle in noodle-crazed NYC. Here are the restaurants to frequent for gluten-free Italian.

November 20, 2024

A Chef’s Story: Jordan Frosolone of Borgo in NYC

Appetito's Editor-in-Chief sits down with acclaimed chef Jordan Frosolone of Borgo to explore his background with Italian food.

March 16, 2026

Anthony Vitolo, A Favorite Chef From Soho to Fort Lauderdale

The chef from NYC celebrity haunt Emilio’s Ballato opened Vitolo in South Florida a year ago, bringing first-rate Italian food to Fort Lauderdale Beach—and showcasing his talents up and down the East Coast.

October 31, 2024

Family Business: (A) Pizza Play, and a Cultural Revelation in New Haven

A family visit in Connecticut leads to a discovery of New Haven's Italian American cultural history with pizza as the portal.

July 8, 2025

How to Make a Basic Bolognese Sauce

Our Editor-in-Chief shares his most basic recipe for a classic Bolognese meat sauce that emphasizes the aromatics at the base.

December 27, 2023

Dante Partners With Fini Pizza to Celebrate Summer Fridays

The award-winning NYC cocktail bar is featuring Fini’s excellent pizza as part of a summer Friday aperitivo program.

May 30, 2024

10 Italian Food and Drink Trends for 2024

Here are the most exciting and interesting trends we forecast featuring Italian food and drink in the new year.

January 3, 2024

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Names Spain’s Disfrutar No. 1

Four restaurants in Italy made the list of The World’s 50 Best, which was announced at a ceremony last night in Las Vegas.

June 6, 2024

A Revelatory Lunch at Via Cassia in Hudson, NY

A former restaurant owner finds inspiration in the approach to dining at Via Cassia, a new Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley.

May 20, 2024

How the Italian Pop Icon Mattia Bari Eats in America

Italian visionary artist, creative director, and cultural innovator Mattia Bari shares his experiences with food in America.

February 3, 2026

Fabbri 1905, Toscana Tourism & All About Italy Bring Aperitif to NYC

Ten NYC restaurants celebrate Italian Aperitif Week with custom cocktails and Tuscan pairings, thanks to Fabbri 1905, All About Italy, and Toscana Tourism.

Where to Enjoy Pizza+ in Manhattan This Year

Some thoughts from our EIC on the relevance of pizza in 2025 and his favorite places in Manhattan to enjoy an elevated experience.

January 10, 2025

Il Mulino New York Gets in the Jarred Sauce Business

The latest New York City-bred Italian restaurant company to introduce a line of jarred sauces is Il Mulino New York, a pioneering fine dining brand.

January 18, 2024

How Italian Photographer Laredo Montoneri Eats in America

Sicilian photographer Laredo Montoneri shares his experiences eating in America while living in New York and Los Angeles.

November 5, 2024

Where to Eat Italian During New York Fashion Week

Count on these 12 restaurants, many of which focus on Italian cuisine, to be among the hottest spots in the city during New York Fashion Week, which kicks off Friday.

September 2, 2024

A Classic Restaurant Reborn, Regional Wine Nights, and More NYC Italian Food News

Delmonico's will return in Lower Manhattan, Maialino wants you to get to know Italy's wine regions, and more NYC Italian food and drink news.

July 21, 2023

A Mortadella Competition, New Restaurant Openings and More NYC Italian Food News

Take a look at, and vote for, sexy mortadella sandwiches and catch up on NYC Italian restaurant news in our weekly roundup.

June 23, 2023

Roscioli Opens in SoHo, A New Getaway in the Rockaways, and More Italian Food News

A Roman restaurant spreads its roots to NYC, an Amalfi Coast-inspired tribute to a chef opens in the Rockaways, and other happenings in the city’s Italian food and drink scene.

July 14, 2023

What to Know About Travelers, Poets & Friends in NYC

Appetito celebrates a new Italian market that is an all-day affair from the folks at beloved restaurants Alice and Osteria 57.

March 5, 2024

8 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in NYC

If you haven’t made a reservation for one of the busiest brunch days of the year, there’s still (a bit) of time. Check out these ideas.

May 9, 2024

A New All-Day Cafe in NoMad, A Hazan Doc, and More NYC Italian Food News

Another week, another promising new Italian restaurant for NYC, plus how to help a documentary about Marcella Hazan get made, and more.

July 7, 2023

Where to Drink NA Cocktails During Dry January in NYC

New York City bars and restaurants have added colorful and creative non-alcoholic cocktails to their menus, offering the sober and sober-curious choices behind club soda. Here are some of the best places to drink NA cocktails this Dry January in NYC.

January 10, 2024

Summer Spritz Guide: Where to Order a Spritz in NYC

Fruity, fizzy, bubbling refreshers inspired by Italian aperitivo culture are on the menu at many of New York City’s finest restaurants and bars. Here’s where to find them.

July 10, 2024

The Dream-Come-True Story Behind Pasta Corner

Pasta Corner now has locations in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York City, serving fresh pasta to go, composed plates to stay, with a small market and some big star power. Co-founder Vincent Benoliel explains how he and his French pop star partner, M. Pokora, brought it to life.

November 14, 2023

Appetito Interviews Lily Rivkin of Rooted Restaurant

Meet Lily Rivkin, founder and CEO of Rooted, where fast casual meets transparency in seven healthy ingredients or less.

April 14, 2025