How to Taste Your Way through the Real Little Italy, NYC, New York, New York
Forget Little Italy in Manhattan, if you want to eat your way through the REAL Little Italy, then head to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx for a true Italian tasting.
The original Little Italy is a hidden gem where family-run spots keep authentic Italian culture alive. Here, you’ll find espresso-sipping locals, recipes perfected over generations, and stories that make this neighborhood a true slice of la dolce vita.
After living in NYC for over a decade, it was my favorite place to take visitors. Here are a few of my favorite spots. Mangiamo!
- Arthur Avenue is the real Little Italy - Located in the Bronx, it’s home to authentic, multi-generational Italian businesses dating back over a century.
- Must-try spots include Madonia Bakery and Mike’s Deli - Fresh bread, handmade pasta, and legendary sandwiches await in this tightly knit community.
- Bring cash and your appetite - Many places are cash-only, and the food portions are generous and worth every bite.
Did you know that there is a four-block radius located in the Belmont Section of the Bronx called the Real Little Italy NYC?
This tiny slice of heaven was formed in the late 1800s after Italian Immigrants were tired of living in the poor slums of the Five Points in Downtown Manhattan. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The original Little Italy is a hidden gem where family-run spots keep authentic Italian culture alive. Here, you’ll find espresso-sipping locals, recipes perfected over generations, and stories that make this neighborhood a true slice of la dolce vita.
After living in NYC for over a decade, it was my favorite place to take visitors. Here are a few of my favorite spots. Mangiamo!
- Arthur Avenue is the real Little Italy - Located in the Bronx, it’s home to authentic, multi-generational Italian businesses dating back over a century.
- Must-try spots include Madonia Bakery and Mike’s Deli - Fresh bread, handmade pasta, and legendary sandwiches await in this tightly knit community.
- Bring cash and your appetite - Many places are cash-only, and the food portions are generous and worth every bite.
Did you know that there is a four-block radius located in the Belmont Section of the Bronx called the Real Little Italy NYC?
This tiny slice of heaven was formed in the late 1800s after Italian Immigrants were tired of living in the poor slums of the Five Points in Downtown Manhattan. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Taste Your Way through the Real Little Italy, NYC
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Gina Bambinelli
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.jetsetandforget.com/the-real-little-italy/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Gina Bambinelli
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.jetsetandforget.com/the-real-little-italy/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Arthur Avenue
- Madonia Bakery
- Teitel Brothers
- Cosenza’s Fish Market
- Calabria Pork Store
- Arthur Avenue Market
- Addeo Bakery
- Borgattis Ravioli
- Egidio Pastry shop
- DeLillo Pastry
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
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