Brianda Chapa

This was our first time eating at this restaurant. We have been in New York 6 days and have to say this was the best restaurant we visited. Nina and Miguel were wonderful they never had us waiting on drinks or food. As stated food was delicious and espresso martini was top notch. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting New York and planning to head to Little Italy.

Alexandra Chimahusky

Amazing. Nina provided fantastic service. She was so welcoming and friendly. The gnocchi was 1000/10. It was a great holiday atmosphere. I would definitely recommend!

The restaurant is amazing, the pasta is incredibly fresh and the service is truly outstanding, especially thanks to Douglas and Elvis, who made the experience even better. I had a divine pappardelle with shrimp that was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

This is my second time eating here and it is absolutely delightful. I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Little Italy. The atmosphere was amazing and out server Victor R was spectacular. I will definitely be coming back.

This Italian restaurant is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with a cozy, authentic atmosphere. The food is outstanding—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and clearly made with care. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful with that true homemade taste. What truly made the experience exceptional was the manager. They were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and clearly passionate about making sure every guest felt taken care of. Their presence elevated the entire visit and made us feel genuinely appreciated. The service overall was friendly and seamless, creating a dining experience that felt special from start to finish. Whether you’re coming for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or a night out with friends, this place delivers on every level. We’ll definitely be back—highly recommend!

I stumbled in for lunch and the staff was friendly and attentive. I got the fettuccine Alfredo and it was one of the best I’ve ever had!! The restaurant itself was super cute and really reminded me of restaurants in Italy. Highly recommend. It wasn’t busy when I went so I sat immediately

Domo Jakes

Nina was an amazing server, extremely friendly and very warm. The food was very fresh, tasty, hot from start to finish; I could tell it was fresh out the pan! I couldn’t speak highly of the manager Douglas!!!! He greeted us as soon as we sat down, helped us with understanding the menu and even helped me modify my pasta choices to satisfy my liking. We got a tour of the restaurant to see how they made the pasta and the transition to the kitchen and arrival to our plates in under one hour of being made. I am highly pleased and overwhelmed with satisfaction! My tummy and taste buds are happy. I’m heading back to Atlanta with a taste of Italy in NYC :)

I had an absolutely incredible experience at this Italian restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and genuinely inviting. You can tell this place is run with care. Doug, the general manager, sets the tone for the entire restaurant. He was attentive, professional, and clearly passionate about making sure every guest had a memorable experience. It’s rare to see leadership that’s both hands-on and sincerely invested in hospitality and it shows in every detail. Our waiter, Aldrin, was outstanding. Friendly without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and spot-on with his recommendations. He made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. Timing was perfect, service was smooth, and he checked in just enough to make sure everything was flawless. As for the food phenomenal. Every dish tasted fresh, authentic, and thoughtfully prepared. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauces were rich and balanced, and the flavors felt like they came straight from Italy. Even the small touches the bread, the presentation, the pacing of the courses were done beautifully. This wasn’t just dinner; it was an experience. Between Doug’s leadership, Aldrin’s exceptional service, and the incredible food, this restaurant absolutely exceeded expectations. I can’t wait to come back.

Victor served us and was so very amazing! He was consistently so kind and checked up on us to make sure we were taken care of and answered all our questions. The chicken fettuccine Alfredo is the best I’ve ever had and I’m extremely picky about the pasta I try. I’ll definitely be back for more everytime I’m in the city!

James Ammons

Great place to have good Italian food. Located in Little Italy. I had freshly made Gnocchi with pesto. It was delicious and the consistency and flavor was perfect. I ordered bread to wipe the plate clean the sauce was so good. I also hade the Caprese salad. The tomatoes were not as flavorful as I would have liked but it is winter time and out of season. I believe that was the only thing that made the salad a 4 star would have been better with Campari tomatoes. The lasagna was very well constructed. The noodles were al dente and not over cooked or dry, the sauce was flavorful and robust. The tiramisu was delicious the mascarpone wasn't over sweetened and the lady fingers weren't too soggy, as I have found with many other places. The Atmosphere was delightful and the decorum was divine. The service was very good as the place was packed out and could hardly walk between the tables. The restrooms were clean and well stocked.

A GREAT spot in Little Italy! The food was so good, so fresh! The pasta is home made. Service was ten out of ten. Very grateful to Douglas the GM who checked on us consistently. And our server Victor was so nice and answered all our questions, thank you so much! You gotta get the chicken parm and the vodka sauce. The mint julep was also super refreshing Douglass And victor

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My sister and I always come back to this amazing restaurant. We use to have the prosciutto pizza, our favorite, but last time we got the carbonara and we loved it. The cocktails were pretty tasty, specially the godfather! The ambience is comfy and the staff is really friendly and helpful. Mateo made the experience way better with his attention. We were so satisfied. Definitely will come back as we do.

Dining at Da Gennaro was absolutely fantastic. From the moment you walk in, you feel the true Italian charm. Warm, welcoming, and full of character. A special shoutout to Douglas, who is incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely cares about every guest’s experience. His leadership clearly shows in the outstanding service and smooth operation of the restaurant. ¡El mejor! Muchas gracias Douglas. Huge thanks as well to Nino, our server, who was amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive, she made us feel comfortable and truly well taken care of. Her recommendations were spot on and elevated our entire dining experience. So kind! The food was exceptional, made with top-quality ingredients. Highly recommended and definitely a place I’ll be coming back to.

I always have an incredible time here. The food came out quickly and very hot. I ordered the burrata truffle paccheri and the sauce was delectably creamy. My mom ordered the shrimp and pesto pappardelle, which she said was very fresh, hot and flavorful. Our server Elvis was very attentive. The manager Elvis checked on us multiple times and brought us a cannoli on the house. He shared a bit of history about the restaurant and told some funny jokes. Dining here made for a wonderful afternoon!

First time visiting this restaurant and was a delightful experience. The host outside was so attentive and explained to us the menu, also my daughter had question and he was nice with her and invited us to get into the restaurant. Our visited was February 13th around noon and the place was not full. We tried cheese pizza, lasagna and spaghetti bolognese. Great attention, super fast and delicious meals. Price accordingly to the place and location. Service was great also. Recommend and definitely will come back when visit New York City again.

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Kimberly Ponce

“Amazing pizza from start to finish. The crust had a great chew with a nice char, the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering, and the toppings tasted fresh and high quality. You can tell they care about what they’re serving.”

Frida Asc

The place was incredible! Douglas took excellent care of us and our waitress Nino was very attentive. Everything she recommended was delicious. My favorites were the desserts and the pasta! Definitely a place to visit in New York. We'll be back soon.

Pete Huerta

Made it to Little Italy, in New York and walked into Da Gennaro Restorante Italiano and were greeted by Miguel and Nino. They both, made us feel comfortable and were very accommodating. Miguel gaves a brief history rundown on the history of this very well known and famous restaurant. So, happy we decided to stop here. Thank you, Gracias y Grazie!

Joanna

In the very heart of Little Italy, where Italian culinary tradition blends seamlessly with the energy of New York City, you’ll find Ristorante Italiano Da Gennaro. The carbonara deserves special recognition -prepared strictly according to the classic recipe, with no compromises. Perfectly cooked pasta and a velvety sauce made from egg yolks and pecorino create a dish that is authentic, rich, and deeply satisfying. This is a place you visit not just for a meal, but to experience Italian culinary culture in one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods.

Rachel

My first time here and I’m in love! The staff, atmosphere, music (taylor swift 🫶), and overall vibe was 10/10. If I could rate this place 100 stars I would! Shoutout Matteo, he was our server and he was awesome!! Very nice and helpful navigating the menu. Here’s a picture of the bolognese that I substituted papardelle for instead of spaghetti and it was incredible!

Isobel McCue

Our first time to Little Italy. It was exceptional. We were greeted by Wish at the curb who made some adjustment to fit us in. Our waitress, Nina was fantastic. She had a real motherly sweetness. Douglas runs a smooth operation and we will definitely be back after the welcoming experience we had.

Keiko Viernes

To experience the iconic San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy is amazing. This is our 3rd time and each time we come away with such memories of the food, people and the culture! Husband is a New York history buff and we had the pleasure of eating at Da Gennaro (that used to be Umberto’s back in the day where ‘mobster’ Joey Gallo was gunned down). The lovely hostess sat us by the wall that even had the bullet holes (!). Anyway, at the festival, it was crowded but wanted to give it a try. It did not disappoint. Food and wine were absolutely delicious. We dined on mussels, lobster ravioli and a seafood/pasta dish. Miguel was our guy and he was kind, professional, efficient (let alone so busy). We had such a great time! Thank you Da Gennaro!

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It was so cute, there isn't much wiggle room between tables, but it's cozy. We only had appetizers & a cannoli (not pictured but delicious). The espresso martinis were on point- perfect ratio! Calama…

It was so cute, there isn't much wiggle room between tables, but it's cozy. We only had appetizers & a cannoli (not pictured but delicious). The espresso martinis were on point- perfect ratio! cal…

I've been to Little Italy a couple of times in my life, but I spent a week here this winter and this was my second visit to this restaurant--and it's just that good. Our server, Miguel, was absolut…

homemade pasta was a 10/10 and Miguel is such an amazing server and attended us so well. such a beautiful spot in Little Italy. we will definitely return!

homemade pasta was a 10/10 and Miguel is such an amazing server and attended us so well. such a beautiful spot in Little Italy. we will definitely return!

Oh my goodness.....we were tired and popped in for a quick bite and oh my!!! Probably the best pasta I have ever had in my life. My husband had the cannelloni which was outstanding. The staff was e…

Visiting New York and was craving Italian food, found this place and was not disappointed. The service was fast and really good. Aldrin was a great help, he suggested favorites and made our experie…

Douglas the Madre De was most accommodating. Going to Little Italy this is the only place to go. From the welcome, perfect seating, atmosphere, wait staff, easy going service and the best Italian f…

The homemade pasta and those amazing sauces gave us a wonderful feast of flavors. We also want to thank the manager Douglas, the team, Sonia, Jose and everyone who took care of us. We'll definitely…

My family and I stopped here for pre- Marathon fueling. My husband had the carbonara, I had the truffle pasta & the kids split a cheese pizza. We left no bites behind! The best pasta I've ever ha…

Amazing!! Ended up here on accident because another restaurant was closed. Super glad that happened! Food and drinks were top notch service was perfecto! atmosphere was amazing! Eat at this place!!!

Amazing!! Ended up here on accident because another restaurant was closed. Super glad that happened! Food and drinks were top notch service was perfecto! Atmosphere was amazing! Eat at this place!!!

Food was delicious, service was great. Had the cannelloni and lobster ravioli. Can't make up my mind which one is better. pizza was deliciously crunchie. Place is very cute

sitting outside on a beautiful summer day. We had the friendly Italian waiter give us suggestions. The food was authentic and delicious. To top it off, we had a lovely conversation with the owner. …

The atmosphere and food were incredible. Our dishes were fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor — with all the pasta made in-house. I had the Lobster ravioli and it was clear they have fresh seaf…

The atmosphere and food were incredible. Our dishes were fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor — with all the pasta made in-house. I had the lobster ravioli and it was clear they have fres…

The atmosphere and food were incredible. Our dishes were fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor — with all the pasta made in-house. I had the Lobster ravioli and it was clear they have fresh se…

The atmosphere and food were incredible. Our dishes were fresh, authentic, and bursting with flavor — with all the pasta made in-house. I had the Lobster ravioli and it was clear they have fresh se…

What a fabulous experience from the moment I called the restaurant until the moment our group walked out the door! I was in a frantic search for a last-minute reservation for a group of 20 guests f…

Amazing food, beautiful wine, all pictured on the backdrop of Mulberry Street and the craziness it has to offer. We went on a recommendation and was our best one yet.

Delicious food, wonderful service, incredible ambience, worked really well for me as a coeliac too, gf pasta..and they have gf pizza too..Little Italy is such a fun and lively area to be too..

Lovely Italian Restaurant in Little Italy. Service was excellent and the waiter was very attentive and charming. The Hostess was a lovely, engaging lady and very helpful. drinks and food were delic…

Great atmosphere and impeccable service! Pasta was great, pizza was just okay, but I feel like the antipasto and grilled octopus portion size could've been bigger for the price. I wanted a little more. The portions for the apps were a little on the smaller size.

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I used to eat at this restaurant many years ago and I have to say things have changed. The food is still delicious,but the portions sure have changed. If you are looking to share this is not the plac…

I used to eat at this restaurant many years ago and I have to say things have changed. The food is still delicious,but the portions sure have changed. If you are looking to share this is not the pl…

Food was great and service was kind and veryinviting. My friend and I both ordered the pizza. Large portions and as mentioned the food was good.

Service was good but 4 dollar gratuity for a glass is wine and two sodas. Not coming back.

Such a lovely afternoon for our party of three to enjoy some coffee and homemade cannolis. The cannolis were so delightful with a perfect sweetness of the filling. The service was friendly and help…

Ristorante Da Gennaro in Little Italy is a true gem! The atmosphere is warm and classic, with a charming Old-World Italian vibe that makes you feel right at home in the heart of Mulberry Street. \n…

For a quick lunch, the portion is big enough to share. Service was friendly but not super attentive. The ambiance is the draw here; the outdoor seating is very cute and the inside is OLD old world …

On the corner of Little Italy, got a table outside so we could enjoy the sun and watch the world go by. Food was good, pizza was very tasty along with the lasagne. Was an expensive lunch, wouldn’t …

This was my first time that little Italy everyone was trying to get you in their restaurant not Da Gennaro they took my group of 25+ people without a reservation I recommend having the margarita pi…

We weren't sure what we would get as we were 4 tourists wandering through Little Italy without a reservation who fancied an Italian and were able to get a table here. Suspecting some sort of rehe…

Not pictured is the calamari which was actually pretty great. Went on a Saturday night so ofcourse we understand the restaurant being on the busier side but it took almost an hour and a half btwn our appetizer and entrees. We got the paccheri all vodka, paccheri melanzane, chicken Milanese, and seafood risotto. Everything was tasty but the chicken Milanese was on the colder side. Not to mention, it was my cousins birthday and when she was in the bathroom we tried to inform the employees if they could do any little detail with dessert. They didn’t. No big deal. The cheesecake and tiramisu were classic and delicious. Then after asking for the check multiple times they bring it and hand it to her … the birthday girl. Overall, decent food but I would stay away from the drinks it doesn’t seem to be their specialty.

Crystal C

Ordered the Mezza Aragosta Fra Diavolo. The pasta & sauce itself is 5 ⭐️ but the seafood brought it down. One mussel I had was sandy, the lobster and crab leg were difficult to eat, and an absolute mess. The clams were tiny but the shrimp were good! Tap water was not good, so $8 Pelligrino was needed. Friendly service & he said the vodka pasta was TikTok famous, but I wanted something I don’t make at home. Overall cute spot.

jules ferguson

I ordered the market-price lobster and shrimp pasta, a glass of Riesling, and coffee with cream and sugar. The lobster was $54. Unfortunately, the dish fell completely flat. The pasta, lobster tail, and red sauce were bland and lifeless—no depth, no balance, no soul. Nothing on the plate popped. Nothing tasted fresh. There wasn’t a single note of brightness or seasoning to bring it together. There was one exception: the lobster claw. It was exquisite—the best bite of the meal and, honestly, the highlight of my day. Sadly, it was the only bite I enjoyed. Beyond the food, there were small but noticeable issues. The table was shaky, and the silverware and water glass lid were placed upside down directly on a dirty table instead of on a clean napkin—an avoidable detail that matters at this price point. That said, the servers were excellent. Attentive, efficient, well-presented, and genuinely focused on providing good service—they absolutely delivered. I tipped 20% for the service, but I know I won’t be returning. Leo The Lion 🦁

I had the rigatoni gennaro and i liked the tomato cream sauce. We sat outside and there's a lot of outdoor seating. Overall, the food is good.

We sought a lunch spot in Little Italy - and every restaurant has a sandwich board / signage out front advertising their lunch special (typically a salad and entree for a value price). My group was…

We sought a lunch spot in Little Italy - and every restaurant has a sandwich board / signage out front advertising their lunch special (typically a salad and entree for a value price). My group w…

Too crowded, thus noisy.. Was told menu prices were wrong. They added another $ to each entree. Also confusing payment transaction due to not having individual tabs. In the end was overcharged …

Place looks nice and the atmosphere was ok, but the price was ridiculous. We ordered a margarita to share as a small meal, and ended up paying over 40 USD. The pizza was small/medium, which we expe…

Place looks nice and the atmosphere was ok, but the price was ridiculous. We ordered a margarita to share as a small meal, and ended up paying over 40 USD. The pizza was small/medium, which we expe…

Place looks nice and the atmosphere was ok, but the price was ridiculous. We ordered a margarita to share as a small meal, and ended up paying over 40 USD. The pizza was small/medium, which we expe…

Place looks nice and the atmosphere was ok, but the price was ridiculous. We ordered a margarita to share as a small meal, and ended up paying over 40 USD. The pizza was small/medium, which we expe…

The worst lasagna ever. It was like eating melted cheese with cheap bolognaise sauce from a can. Didn't even taste the pasta. pizza is very small and it is like the frozen one you buy in grocery st…

The worst lasagna ever. It was like eating melted cheese with cheap bolognaise sauce from a can. Didn't even taste the pasta. Pizza is very small and it is like the frozen one you buy in grocery st…

Terrible service. If I could give 0 stars I would. I went to the bathroom which was 10 feet away came back less than 10 minutes later they threw away both my full plate of food and my drink and sti…

Has Alm

Good food ,awful service. Asked for salt and pepper 3 times, first time no one came back, second time they came back with only salt. Third time we asked a server from a different section to bring us pepper. Server didn’t seem to care about checking in. Found hair on pizza but at a restaurant so crammed and busy it didn’t seem appropriate to complain. Overall 2/10. Food didn’t make up for the bad service.

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