Best Group Dining Gatherings Italian Restaurants in Murray Hill
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Vezzo NYC Thin Crust Pizza
Long-running Murray Hill standby for ultra-thin, crispy pies with big toppings.
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8.6
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Vezzo has anchored Murray Hill’s pizza scene since 2006 with ultra-thin, cracker-crust pies baked to a shattering crisp. The crowded dining room and long-running popularity are driven by a wide roster of toppings that skew indulgent—think truffle, spicy sausage, and layered veggie combinations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shroomtown thin-crust pie with mushrooms and truffle oil, Margherita thin-crust pizza, Murray Hill pie with sausage and peppers
What Makes it Special: Long-running Murray Hill standby for ultra-thin, crispy pies with big toppings.
8.4
Open since 1978, Rossini’s is a classic Murray Hill dining room where baked pastas like the house lasagna share space with veal, seafood, and live piano on many nights. It’s a go-to when you want old-school Italian formality, white tablecloths, and a lasagna that feels built for special-occasion dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked meat lasagna, Veal scaloppine, Linguine alle vongole
What Makes it Special: Long-running white-tablecloth Italian where lasagna fits into a classic lineup.
8.4
Fumo Kips Bay is a busy neighborhood Italian where thin-crust pies, big bowls of pasta and a lively bar anchor everything from brunch to late dinners. With $12 weekday pastas and a strong happy hour, it’s as much a casual hang for locals as a reliable date or group spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Spaghetti Vongole, $12 Lunch Pasta Special
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood Italian with strong value, pizza and pastas.
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Fumo
8
Fumo’s Kips Bay outpost is a casual Italian-leaning spot where pizzas, pastas, and burgers anchor a neighborhood-friendly menu with strong happy hour deals. It works equally well for cozy dinners, group catch-ups, and relaxed weekday lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne Vodka, Penne Funghi, Spaghetti Vongole
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood workhorse for pastas, pies, and easygoing Italian-American fare.