Il Gigante

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Il Gigante
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“Il Gigante had to be really good to make it on this list—like, an undeniable standout of the year—one of the owners is the partner of our executive editor, Erin Florio. We took our time to visit, we went to the other hyped spots first, even as Il Gigante started cropping up in our feeds. There's no…”
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 23

The Very Best Italian Restaurants in New York City

Outside of Italy, where is there a better Italian food scene?

Massive cotoletta alla Bolognese

26 restaurants in this story
  • Il GiganteRestaurantMassive cotoletta alla Bolognese
  • San SabinoRestaurantSeafood-heavy sister restaurant to Don Angie
  • Frankies 457 SpuntinoRestaurantIntimate backyard space, open on warm summer evenings
  • Bamonte’sRestaurantOpened near the 20th century, hasn't changed much since
  • Via CarotaRestaurantWild boar ragu that's worth waiting for
  • Don AngieRestaurantInventive Italian-American like the garganelli giganti
  • I SodiRestaurantFeel good about eating a stack of lasagna with red wine at the bar, alone The vibe New Yorky, with a reverence for the…
  • LiliaRestaurantMafaldini with pink peppercorns and strong seafood selection
  • Il Posto AccantoRestaurantTortellini stuffed with oxtail
  • LucaliRestaurantBrick oven pizza, cash only
  • AntonucciRestaurantNorthern Italian classics with perfect wine pairings
  • Malatesta TrattoriaRestaurantHandwritten menu of pasta and seafood, solid house red
  • Roman'sRestaurantInviting dining room and rotating pastas
  • BorgoRestaurantChicken liver crostini and lobster risotto
  • Roberto'sRestaurantAsikdewa adalah situs IDN Poker Terpercaya.
  • Il Buco AlimentariRestaurantThe offspring of the original il Buco, il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is both a dining experience and a production…
  • Carmine'sRestaurantEnjoy traditional, family-style Italian food served in generous portions.
  • TorrisiRestaurant
  • SantiRestaurant
  • Bar MarioRestaurant
  • PalmaRestaurant
  • Bar PisellinoCafé
  • Macosa TratorriaRestaurant
  • FiaschetteriaRestaurant
  • I CavalliniRestaurant
  • Quality ItalianRestaurant
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 27, 2025

A Perfect Day in Ridgewood, Queens, According to a Travel Editor

Take time for the old and the new in this community-oriented neighborhood.

27 things in this story
  • Rudy’s Pastry ShopCafé92-year-old bakery with a neighborly owner
  • BakeriCaféGreenpoint import hums with families and friends
  • CholitaCaféEcuadorian coffee house with flat whites
  • Saint SenecaMarketCurates a gorgeous space with exceptional taste
  • Stay ForeverMarketHas quirky gifts and fun buys
  • Forever YoungMarketKids shop with dress-up, books, toys, clothes
  • Left FieldMarketHomage to quality, handmade denim
  • Fringe RecordsMarketJam-packed with excellent vinyl
  • Il GiganteRestaurantWe took our time to visit, we went to the other hyped spots first, even as Il Gigante started cropping up in our feeds.
  • Woodward AvenueNeighborhoodQuietly growing a tidy row of indie boutiques
  • Pierogi BoysRestaurantRestaurant and marketplace with deli counter sandwiches
  • Arrigo'sRestaurantPocket-sized Italian diner and deli
  • Salty Lunch LadyRestaurantRetro-fitted lunch counter with made-to-order sandos
  • Other People's ClothesSightRidgewood outlet of famed Williamsburg spot
  • Etta VintageSightCharming boutique with estate sale finds
  • LichenSightHigh-style furniture showroom
  • Grace LandSightSells unique pieces fashioned from vintage finds
  • Peg's CavalierBarNeighborhood favorite bar
  • The SenecaBarNice big space with acceptable bar food
  • Aunt Ginny'sBarLaid-back spot that does a mean martini
  • Rolo'sRestaurantNeighborhood bistro with phenomenal polenta bread and burger
  • PaninaRestaurantPizzeria with prosciutto and salads
  • DecadesRestaurantFunky pizzeria with Palmetto pie and chopped salad
  • Ice Cream WindowIce cream shopServes scoops of inventive flavors
  • NowadaysBarNightclub that spilled over from Bushwick
  • RidgewoodNeighborhood
  • Hetman!Restaurant
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