Photos: Restaurants of New York City’s Little Italy. Italian has always been the cuisine of choice for New York. You don’t need to walk more than a block or two most anywhere in Manhattan to ...

But in 1890, when over half of all Italians in New York City lived in Little Italy, the neighborhood extended much further, from East Houston to Chambers Street, and from Broadway to the Bowery.

From Boston’s North End to San Francisco’s North Beach, these communities are still serving the country's most authentic, tastiest Italian food.

Eat pizza in Little Italy is ranked #29 out of 38 things to do in New York City. See pictures and our review of Eat pizza in Little Italy.

Explore Arthur Avenue's charm with authentic Italian cuisine, local markets, and seasonal festivals that bring Little Italy to life year-round.

NEW YORK -- Wednesday was a bittersweet day for a historic cheese shop in Little Italy. Alleva Dairy closed its doors for the last time. The cheese shop was one of the oldest in the country.