Four New York Little Italy Classics, Mulberry to Arthur Avenue
New York keeps more than one Little Italy. These four run from Mulberry Street institutions with vaulted ceilings and old red-sauce seafood to the Bronx's Arthur Avenue and a Mexican bakery holding down Hester Street.
A Hester Street bakery, Mexican in origin, serving famously moist tres leches, rich flan, and espresso. It fits a sweet stop mid-stroll. Open daily to 9:00 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.
On the Bronx's Arthur Avenue, this spot plates classic Italian comfort, from melt-in-your-mouth meatballs to vodka-sauce pizza. It suits a hearty family dinner. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.
A historic Mulberry Street favorite serving fresh pasta under vaulted stone ceilings that once welcomed Frank Sinatra. It fits a classic Little Italy dinner. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.
A historic Mott Street corner beloved for classic seafood and a signature red sauce served sweet, medium, or hot. It suits a nostalgic dinner. Open Thursday through Sunday to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.