Interested in trying some new Italian spots in New York City? You're in luck: We've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Italian food.
The Yard
29-11 23rd Ave., Astoria
The Yard is a pizzeria serving up brick-oven pies and other Italian fare for dine-in, delivery and takeout. This family-owned spot offers two dozen different kinds of classic and specialty pizzas, such as the square-shaped Grandma Pizza with fresh mozzarella and plum tomato sauce, and the Lasagna Pizza, topped with ground beef, ricotta and penne pasta. Other menu items include garlic knots, wings, salads, hot sandwiches, calzones and pasta dishes, like baked ziti and meat ravioli.
Yelp users are excited about The Yard, which currently holds five stars out of five reviews on the site.
Yelper Brian N., who reviewed The Yard on Jan. 4, wrote, "Great food."
Elizabeth P. noted, "Good crust, nice sauce and not oily."
Roland's
303 W. 127th St., Harlem
The team behind Harlem Bar-B-Q has taken over the restaurant space next door and transformed it into Roman-style pizza spot Roland's. Stop in for crispy thin-crust pies topped with mushrooms, sausage, spicy salami, eggplant and more, all cooked in a Pavesi wood-fired oven (there are vegan pies available, too). The kitchen also serves up appetizers, salads and entrees like lasagna Bolognese and chicken Milanese.
Roland's's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Dominek T., who reviewed Roland's on Dec. 21, wrote, "Harlem, we have a new restaurant!"
Nyroni G. noted, "Pizza was amazing. The crust was not crunchy and burnt, but still very well prepared."
Roland's is open from 5–11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 5–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Osteria Laura
1890 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., Harlem
Also new to Harlem is Osteria Laura, a restaurant and wine bar offering a full menu of traditional Italian favorites. Diners can expect classic appetizers like fried calamari and fresh burrata with cherry tomatoes, and mains like eggplant parm, veal marsala and spaghetti with seafood. On the drink list is a selection of wines by the bottle and by the glass, and on the weekends, the eatery offers a $20 prix-fixe Italian brunch, featuring sweet and savory dishes and a complimentary coffee, tea, juice or brunch cocktail.
Osteria Laura currently holds five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Anthony R., who reviewed the business on Nov. 23, wrote, "The staff was extremely courteous and attentive by offering suggestions and filling wine glasses in a timely fashion. The food was splendid."
Kaitlin D. added, "If you want Italian food that isn't shy of being truly rich and delicious, Osteria Laura in Harlem is a great new place to visit."
The restaurant is open from 5 p.m.–midnight on weekdays and 11 a.m.–midnight on weekends.
Cremini's
521 Court St., Carroll Gardens
Cremini's is an eatery specializing in cuisine from the Le Marche region of Italy, the first of its kind in New York City, as the business claims on its website. Check out house specialties like the stuffed and fried Ascolana olives, the creminis (a sweet treat made of fried custard cream), the Le Marche-style meatballs made with fettuccine and ground meat seasoned with bechamel sauce, and the crescia sandwich filled with your choice of cheese and charcuterie. The new spot also serves wine and aperitivos.
With a five-star rating out of 11 reviews on Yelp, Cremini's has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Tiphanii M., who reviewed the business on Dec. 12, wrote, "What a fantastic little spot! And the two working there were so nice, so helpful, and made the experience so great!"
Gessica D. noted, "Bottom line ... Go!"
Cremini's is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
Looking for the best of the best when it comes to Italian places? Check out the most popular Italian spots in New York City.
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