Eat..

Grab a slice of real NYC pizza. You don’t get any more legit than Lombardi’s, established in 1905 as America’s first pizzeria. (Learn about the history of pizza and how Lombardi’s fit’s in here before you go)

Treat yourself to a cannoli at Ferrara Cafe & Bakery - a bakery that’s been around since 1892.

We’ll mention all the best restaurants as you go along the tour, so you can stop when you’re close by. Here are a few recommendations in case you were hoping to eat before you get started though: Il Cortile - Di Palo’s Fine Foods - Lombardi’s

Experience

The famous San Gennarro Festival in September is a chaotic, crowded experience that’s been going on every year since the 1920’s.

Shop

Browse through dozens of souvenir shops or check out Cocoblues on Hester street if you prefer to grab something and go.

Do

Take wine or cheese class

Take an Italian cooking class

Get lost and discover the ever-changing, amazing street art in Little Italy.

 
 
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find more:

New York City changes constantly, but these websites are famous for having their finger on the pulse of the city.

Get more ideas for stuff to do here:

Time Out New York
food, drink, & entertainment

Thrillist
food, drink, & entertainment

Gothamist
food, drink, & entertainment

New York Times Event Guide
food, drink, & entertainment

Zagat Restaurant Lists
restaurants

Secretnyc
food, drink, & entertainment

Loving New York
food, drink, & entertainment

New York City Travel Tips
food, drink, & entertainment

Eater New York
best restaurants in Little Italy

 
 
 

How to Get to Little Italy:

Here are the subway stops we recommend:

  • J,Z Line - Canal Street stop

  • Q Line - Canal Street stop

  • 6 Line - Canal Street stop

  • F Line - East Broadway stop (longer walk, take a different line if possible)

  • A,C,E Line - Canal Street Stop (longer walk, take a different line if possible)