Best Italian Restaurants in Hudson Square
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Altro Paradiso
Modern SoHo Italian with seasonal pastas and a serious bar.
Notable Picks
8.5
A SoHo Italian dining room with a confident, modern menu—seasonal pastas, sharp appetizers, and a bar program that keeps the room moving. It’s best when you lean into the kitchen’s bright, ingredient-driven plates rather than trying to force a red-sauce comfort-food night.
Must-Try Dishes:
House-made pasta, Anchovy crostini, Seasonal antipasti
What Makes it Special: Modern SoHo Italian with seasonal pastas and a serious bar.
#2
Ferdi
8.2
Ferdi is a compact, warmly lit Italian restaurant where the focus is on comforting, well-executed classics like penne vodka, lasagna, and the namesake ravioli. Around 200+ multi-platform reviews with a high average score point to a reliable, local-favorite feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ravioli Ferdi, Penne alla vodka, Cioccolato Fantasia cake
What Makes it Special: A homey, independently owned spot that leans into rich, classic red-sauce dishes served in a cozy room.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Numero 28’s Carmine Street outpost bakes thin, family-sized Neapolitan pies in a wood-fired oven, with cozy tables that work well for kids and groups. The space runs loud and lively, but friendly staff, shareable boards, and simple pastas make it an easy sit-down Italian option for families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Giulietta pizza, Tagliatelle al ragù
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired, family-sized Neapolitan pies with a relaxed, kid-tolerant dining room.
#4
Ciccio
8.1
A compact SoHo Italian spot that feels like a neighborhood alimentari with a proper kitchen behind it—simple, Florentine-leaning plates and a wine-friendly menu. It works best for unfussy dinners where you value ingredient quality and a steady hand over a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Seasonal pasta, Tuscan-style small plates
What Makes it Special: SoHo alimentari feel with straightforward Florentine cooking.
Worthy Picks
#5
Adoro Lei
7.8
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
A Hudson Square “pizza party” concept that blends Italian-leaning comfort with a lounge-y, celebratory vibe—more fun night out than serious red-sauce destination. Come for the energy, cocktails, and interactive group-friendly experience, and treat the food as part of the night’s momentum.
Must-Try Dishes:
Neapolitan-leaning pizza, Pasta special, Seasonal cocktails
What Makes it Special: Italian-leaning pizza lounge built for celebratory group nights.