New York has no shortage of Italian restaurants , some the brainchild of European immigrants and others offerings more modern takes on the cuisine (omakase pasta menu! Negroni jello shots!).

Geographically, the eateries run the gamut as well. While searching for the best Italian restaurants in town, we scoured the streets of Little Italy, took over white tablecloth destinations in SoHo and pulled up chairs at red-checkered joints in Queens. The result? A list of delectable institutions that are sure to please your friends and nonna alike—starting with Roscioli NYC in SoHo, our pick for the best Italian restaurant in town right now.

The only location to exist outside of Rome, this Roscioli follows the creed of the creator: "great ingredients from the deli make for a great meal." Th

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