Little Italy in New York.

“Little Italy” in New York City is an ethnic neighbourhood located in Mulberry Street next to Lower Manhattan, a couple of streets away from the bustling China Town.

Once known for its large population of Italian Americans, Little Italy is the best place to get acquainted with Italian culture while in New York. Though you may not get to enjoy the sensational landscapes of Italy, you will definitely get a chance to feel the Italian vibe in the street.

The first thing that you would likely notice walking through the Mulberry Street is the names of shops and other businesses are typically Italian.

Little Italy not only gives a real flavour and taste of Italy but has a charm that is something distinct to it. Lined with restaurants, coffee shops and gift shops Little Italy gives an authentic feeling of the country.

The Italian American Museum is a place to visit before exploring the neighbourhood. It’s a small museum with permanent & rotating exhibits documenting Italian American history & heritage.

The Best Picks:

Caffe Roma: 385 Broome St., New York, NY 10013. 

Caffe Roma is located at the beginning of the street and is the best place to know how authentic the experience would be walking through the streets of Little Italy.

They bake biscotti, pignoli cookies, sweet-ricotta sfogliatella and other confections right on the premises.

A green pressed-tin ceiling, long countertops, inch-wide black and white hexagonal floor tiles and wood cabinets convey an unmistakable old New York feel as the Caffe stands since 1891.

Amici 2: 165 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013.

Authentic Neopolitan homemade cuisines are the speciality of the restaurant. This small restaurant can cater to 15-18 tables at once, which makes it less crowded and more service.

Moderately priced food, impressive interiors, delicious authentic food and the best wines would summarize my review about the restaurant.

Getting there

By Metro:

Routes J and Z stops at the Bowery Street from where Little Italy (Mulberry Street) is 2 blocks away towards the Museum of Chinese in America.

Routes J, Z, N, Q,6 stops at Canal Street from where (Little Italy) Mulberry Street is 2 blocks away through the Canal Street.