999 Italian restaurants inspected. 95.0% earned a Grade A.
There are 999 Italian restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 95.0% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is roughly in line with the citywide average of 93.5%.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSTERIA SERAFINA | Manhattan | C | 34 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| MAURIZIO'S ON THE WATER | Queens | C | 33 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 26 | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 135 | 95.6% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 410 | 95.1% | 0.2% |
| Queens | 84 | 91.7% | 1.2% |
| Staten Island | 45 | 97.8% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 667 Italian restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 95.0% of all graded Italian establishments.
0.3% 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.