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La Mela, New York, NY

La Mela

4.5
4.5
1398 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Mela has been delighting people with delicious and generous portions of Italian food for over thirty years. La Mela is famous as a staple of Mulberry Street in New York's Little Italy. We have a full a la carte menu of mouthwatering dishes and desserts, as well as the family style dining that has made us famous for delicious and plentiful food. Come down, have fun, and make yourself at home. We'll treat you like family. Family we like.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 431-9493
  • Website
    http://www.lamelarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please call or email with all catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    At La Mela, we love to host special events and private functions. Have a memorable corporate event, holiday party, engagement party, wedding rehearsal, bachelorette party, bridal shower or baby shower in La Mela's Garden Room. We have years of experience helping people celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    JD: (212) 431-9493
  • Location
    167 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Grand Street
  • Parking details
    There is convenient metered and free street parking available (read the signs carefully), as well as a lot around the corner from La Mela on Broome Street with hourly and daily rates.
  • Public transit
    Take the 6 train to Spring Street, the N & R train to Prince Street, the D & B trains to Grand Street, the Q, N, R, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, or the F, D, B, M & 6 trains to Broadway Lafayette.
  • Entertainment
    We have live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Mela in Little Italy offers "authentic Italian food" and a lively atmosphere. Renowned for its "top notch service," it's a family-friendly spot with "huge portions" and perfect for group gatherings. Though experiences vary, many diners rave about the "amazing food" and recommend it for special occasions.

1,398 Reviews

  1. Avi

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked for 7:30 pm and got confirmation. When we arrived they told us that since it’s thanksgiving night they plan to close in few min.. we didn’t get any communication in advance.. they let us come in and served us nice, but it was clear they want to finish fast, they even didn’t asked us about desserts.. And.. they charged us 20% for service within the fees.. didn’t let us decide about how we see the service… this is not something I expect from place like Mela. The food was good, but the overall experince wasn’t so nice. And I totally respect people who want to celebrate thanksgiving with their families.

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  2. Jody

    New York City

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Little Italy and eating at La Mela. Home away from home. Always a great food and friendly experience.

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  3. frank

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tremendous as always. From the Gentleman who greets you at the door to the service and and the amazing delicious and piping hot pre fixe. Grilled Mozzarella is the best. Capped the night with a shot if "Sophia's Lemoncella" PREFECT!!

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  4. Mark

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great staff. Huge portions.

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  5. Charlie

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We simply love this place. Have been a customer since 1991 and this our place for Italian food! Excellent service, wonderful atmosphere, amazing food. In the heart of Little Italy, this iconic restaurant needs to be at the top of your list!

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  6. ASHLEY

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we always make a stop to la mela when in town. the staff is always energetic, fun and happy! food is delicious and it’s always a nice time.

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  7. paula

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had gone there every year pre-covid. I don’t know what happened with the food but we were all so dis-appointed .

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  8. Amie

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre at best. Very disappointing experience in Little Italy. We chose this restaurant because a friend had eaten here years ago….. and unfortunately its greatness is stuck in the past.

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  9. David

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm October evening allowed us to dine al fresco, which meant taking in all the energy of Mulberry Street while enjoying outstanding Italian fare. The Zucchini fries were excellent and raised even higher with what could be only described as perfect marinara on the side. The pasta entrees were cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Outstanding from start to finish! Truly a memorable dinner - thank you, La Mela!

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  10. Jeannette

    New York City

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Solid food. Our spot for special occasions. Thank you!!!

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La Mela is rated 4.5 stars by 1398 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for La Mela

167 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Street
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is convenient metered and free street parking available (read the signs carefully), as well as a lot around the corner from La Mela on Broome Street with hourly and daily rates.
  • Public transit
    Take the 6 train to Spring Street, the N & R train to Prince Street, the D & B trains to Grand Street, the Q, N, R, 6 & J trains to Canal Street, or the F, D, B, M & 6 trains to Broadway Lafayette.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We have live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday evenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lamelarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 431-9493
  • Catering
    Please call or email with all catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    At La Mela, we love to host special events and private functions. Have a memorable corporate event, holiday party, engagement party, wedding rehearsal, bachelorette party, bridal shower or baby shower in La Mela's Garden Room. We have years of experience helping people celebrate!
  • Private party contact
    JD: (212) 431-9493
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