Best Lunch Restaurants in Little Italy

We are frequent patrons of Eataly, both for shopping as well as the restaurants. We enjoy Birreria and appreciate the various seasonal pop-ups. Drinks at the bar are very pleasant and bartenders are personable and friendly. The menu in the Serra restaurant is unique and tries to reflect the Aloine theme. My main peeve is that canederli are $34 (crazy high price) as opposed to the branzino which is $35 (usual price). Note: canederli are mostly day-old bread and speck and very easy to prepare.. I ordered them knowing the price, because properly made canederli are hard to find outside of Italy. They were tasty. Not authentic but, yes, they were tasty. I just find the price surprising and out of line. My Italian family in Trentino Alto-Adige would be flabbergasted! Just my opinion. All in all, I was happy to see canederli on the menu.

Very small dining area. Amazing food from start to finish. Don’t attempt without a reservation.

Warm, cozy locale with good Lighting Tasty menu: Beet salad, beef Bourgognon, octopus were delicious. My son ordered the duck and it was a little fatty. Excellent desserts, we tried the Tarte Au Citron and Basque Cheesecske. Wonderful experience overall Great waitstaff

Lafayette in New York never disappoints! I first visited with my girlfriends for my birthday, and this time, I went with my family—it was just as wonderful. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service is excellent, and the food is absolutely delicious. Every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. Whether for a special occasion or a casual outing, Lafayette is always a great choice. Highly recommend!

Consistently good food and nice ambiance. Will go back again