If you’re in New York city looking for a taste of incredible Italian food, you’re in luck. Whether you’re looking for a exclusive night out or a casual dinner, New York has an Italian restaurant that will be perfect for you. Here are a few restaurants that are sure to satisfy yours tastebuds and your craving for the ultimate Italian cuisine:

 

1. Marea

This spot is definitely pricey, but well worth the price if you’re looking for a glitzy evening filled in delectable food. Marea is a seafood-centered Midtown restaurant created by Michael White, serving perfectly-presented crudo, oysters and pastas. The most incredible dish here is the fusilli with red wine-braised octopus and bone marrow. There are a number of seasonal entrees from the sea such as steamed wild bass with Gigante beans, clams, pine nuts and saffron brodo.

 

2. Del Posto

Located in Chelsea, this modern Italian spot is the glamourous creation of Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, and Chef Mark Ladner. Del Posto is one of the only six restaurants that holds four stars in the New York Times. This restaurant has introduced people to the legendary 100 layer lasagne, and it’s been a crowdpleaser ever since.

 

3. Frank

This small and cozy East Village spot is brimming with charm. The only aspect of Frank that exceeds its charm is its incredible selection of over 750 wines. The must-have dish while you’re there is Uncle Michael’s Spiced Meatloaf. It comes with gravy and pancetta to create an unforgettable dish.

 

4. Babbo

Located in the West Village, Babbo is Batali’s flagship restaurant. It’s hard to get a spot at this quaint carriage house-turned-restaurant, but it’s well worth it. On occasion, you can come in without a reservation and get a seat at the bar. The best thing on the menu is a chianti-stained pappardelle with wild boar ragu or fennel-dusted sweetbreads.

 

5. Al di la Trattoria

This Park Slope Northern Italian spot is one of the best places in the country to get Italian food. If you don’t show up early, you’ll be waiting in line, but it’s definitely worth the wait. Al di la is lauded for its braised rabbit with creamy polenta and black olives. Other delectable dishes are the saltimbocca alla Romana or the tagliatelle al ragu.

 

6. L’Artusi

This stunning West Village restaurant offers a variety of high-quality wines in the wine room upstairs. The modern Italian fare is just as exquisite as the wine. You’ll want to try the potato gnocchi with chanterelles, or the quail a la plancha with pancetta, currant, sweet potato, and sage.

 

If you want to try some mind-blowing Italian fare, New York City is the place to go. But with all the dining establishment location throughout the Big Apple, it can be difficult to choose the right one. If you visit one (or more!) of the restaurants on this list, and you’re sure to have an incredible culinary experience that you won’t soon forget.