1,008 Italian restaurants inspected. 94.1% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,008 Italian restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 94.1% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 92.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% of graded Italian establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Italian restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE LUIS LITTLE ITALY | Manhattan | C | 58 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| OSTERIA SERAFINA | Manhattan | C | 34 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| MEZZALUNA | Manhattan | C | 32 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 26 | 88.5% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 139 | 94.2% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 446 | 93.5% | 0.7% |
| Queens | 89 | 95.5% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 45 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 702 Italian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 94.1% of all graded Italian establishments.
0.4% of graded Italian restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Italian restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.