Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Caffe Napoli in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
From the business
Service options
Outdoor seating
Yes
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-226-8705
Site: http://www.caffenapoli.nyc/
Site: http://www.caffenapoli.nyc/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–10PM
- Tuesday:11AM–10PM
- Wednesday:11AM–10PM
- Thursday:11AM–10PM
- Friday:11AM–10PM
- Saturday:11AM–10PM
- Sunday:11AM–10PM
Comments (199)
This has to be one the best Italian restaurants in NYC- right in the heart of Little Italy.Everyone received a bread basket & rosemary infused olive oil which is the perfect pairing you need in your life.For appetizers I had both cold & hot antipasto. My absolute favorites were the bruschetta & calamari.For entrees I had the fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp which was amazing.Lastly the desserts were a taste of heaven- especially the chocolate mousse covered cream profiteroles & cannolis.There’s so much seating too! Both indoor and outdoor.
We found it to be excellent. Great staff, knowledgeable, courteous and attentive. Friendly service.We ordered the fried chicken cutlet with rigatoni with red sauce, and the chicken with prosciutto and eggplant with spaghetti, both dishes were delicious, well prepared and if not too hungry, two can share a dish, each dish in the $25+ range. I had the red sangria and wine wine sangria, both tasty but i preferred the white, $12. He had a beer $8. Followed it up on this special occasion with a well prepared and delicious tiramisu cup, $8. $100+tax and tip.Very happy with our meal and service. We sat outside. Great evening experience.
From the moment we walked into this cozy little Italy restaurant, we were treated like family, the food is delicious, our waiter Luis was very helpful with his suggestions and the sangria is deliciousI would definitely recommend this place
This place was so yummy! This was the perfect last meal in NYC! We will definitely come back for this amazing Italian food! All the waiters were so nice, attentive and attractive lol 😂
What an amazing experience!!! We came from Orlando, and wanted a nice romantic dinner. So yummy so good! I wish I could give the chef a kiss!! We decided on the filet mignon ravioli and the lobster ravioli. I honestly DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. I wanted to dive into both sauces and swim in them. The bread was amazing, the wine was amazing, the pasta was amazing, the server was amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better night, everyone was so attentive. I can’t wait to come back!!
Great food and service. I love their chicken parm and their pasta. We always go there to eat after a long day in the city.
Only had drinks, no food. The food others had smelled and looked delicious. Had the apple crush cocktail each was gorgeous
Located on one of the corners at Little Italy in NY, cafe Napolis Ristorante represents a great choice. The restaurant seems very busy, however the service is fast, efficient, and good overall. The outside tables are the best option to capture the view of the street and enjoy the show. The staff is very nice. Starting with some bread, with olive oil, and a glass of Moscato is great. The food is delicious and has a great presentation. I tried a rib eye steak and a salad. My friend ordered a lasagna. They were all good. We ordered a tiramisu and a cappuccino to finish and never disappointed. The price is a little high. It was as expensive as some luxury restaurants I know, but not bad. I do recommend this restaurant as a good choice if visiting The Little Italy.
Food, wait staff everything was good. The waiter catered to all our needs no matter how small.
Luis and Carmine are the best and they made the dinner so much more fun and so helpful with picking out good drinks and food and having opinions on everything. The atmosphere was amazing very welcoming.
✅ Good Vibes and nice location👤 Welcoming🍰 Mixed Berry cake (4/5)🍰 Crème Brulee (3/5)☕️ Hot Chocolate (3/5)☕️ Espresso (3/5)🪑 Seating area is perfect💲 Average🚻 Not clean
Great time! Food was perfect, service was stelar! fun and friendly place. I highly recomend this place.
We used to stop by here when they were a deli and sold pasta and other foods over the counter. Theyve now converted to a restaurant.We ordered an appetizer of ministrone soup, the Eggplant Trio, and the Veal Parmigiano. I was very disappointed that at lunchtime, on a Friday no less, they didnt have any ministrone! So disappointing.The Eggplant was served three ways - parmigiana, rollatini, and al funghetto. They were all very good and the rollatini was the best. The Veal cutlet was large, well seasoned, covered in mozzarella and sauce. It came with a side of pasta. The marinara sauce is very good and fresh.The cheesecake was delicious covered in blueberry sauce and blueberries.
The guy that was standing on the street trying to bring people in was delightful! He did a super good job because I immediately wanted to go inside. After we were seated is when it got a bit dicey. We only saw our waiter a few times as he was not very attentive. We only ordered dessert and it was genuinely delicious! The issue was that they brought us no napkins and we couldnt track anyone down to bring us some. It also took us a long time to get our waiter to bring us our check the food was delicious, but the service couldve been better!
It was delicious but beware with how they charge you.I only ordered Cavatelli Siciliana and was charged $24 when in the menu it says $22 but in their website it says $18.I’m not worried because I’ll get my money back from my credit card company. Smh. And the gratuity and tax aren’t included in that price.I don’t mind paying for what it says on the menu however it’s different story when you charge me for not what it says on the menu. See photos.My friend ordered/paid bolognese and the desert.The greeter and other servers were nice but our server is a little mean.
The staff was great and the food was wonderful! Great lunch and happy hour specials!
They were so nice. Went in for coffee and dessert. I got a chocolate cannoli, creme brulee, hot chocolate with almond milk and an espresso. I paid about $26 for all. They were reasonably priced and the creme brulee was a lot bigger than I expected. The waiter kept checking up on us and our water was never empty. They even wrapped my cannoli to go. It had an authentic Italian feel. They do check for vaccination cards. Definitely worth checking out.
Great service! Only had espresso and desert, but it was worth it. Got a table outside and was able to enjoy the beautiful day!
I Really Enjoyed Cafe Napoli the last time i visited, Im of Italian descent so Italian food quality really matters to me. That being said, the first time i came here, the waiter was Italian and spoke the language, which adds to the experience of little Italy in my opinion. I have a tendency to be very moody when it comes to what i feel like eating when it comes to Italian food, i was in the mood for Veal pomodoro (tomato) and spaghetti. naturally it was not on the menu, so i asked if he could speak to the chef and see if they could cater to my request. He said, my grandmother is the cook, ill ask her if she can whip it up for you. i was really impressed with that level of family orientation and willingness to please a customer. sure enough he made it happen! it was amazing, definitely my most noteworthy experience in little Italy.Ive been back since for espresso, and gelato, the gelato was not the greatest and in their defense, they said they were learning how to make it in house, may have gotten better since? i ordered a margarita Pizza, and they gave me a cheese pizza, it was delicious but not a margarita.my recommendation, stick to the pasta and main dishes, the espresso and canoli is good as well but the main coarse is the highlight. if you want gelato, go to a gelato shop, you want pizza? go to a pizzeria!buno appitito!
My daughter and I visited Caffe Napoli on June 3 while on vacation in NYC. We absolutely loved the staff and the food was delicious. We dined outdoors and could people-watch while we ate. Pretty sure we saw a celebrity dining there, as well. We had spaghetti aglio olio, which was incredible. We also enjoyed a coconut ripieno and a chocolate fondat. My cocktail was amazing, but I think we enjoyed the complimentary bread as much as the rest. Highly recommended. Everyone was very welcoming. Luis was our waiter and he was very attentive.
Went here on recommendation of someone on YouTube (here be Barr) and it didn’t disappoint! Our server was great, he explained anything we needed to know about the dishes, recommended items we might like, including a great starter. We had the cold sharing starter and it was plenty for 4 people, food came out fast too, water topped up before it was empty, just perfect really. Oh, and the Limoncello was a great end to the meal
I want to send a Big Shout out and Thank You for the excellent service that a friend of mine received when eating at Cafe Napoli. He was taken care of by my nephew Jaden who made his dining experience an amazing event. Service is such an important part to a great meal. I went to a business expo and was approached by John who runs the events at the Convention Center at the shore . He told me what an amazing person my nephew was and what a great time he had at the restaurant. He also said it was his new favorite place to dine. So U know the food was amazing also.So thank you for your great personality and professionalism. You shine 🌟 and it shows. Keep doing what you are doing . You always were a great kid. Now you grown into an amazing young man.Nice to know there are places to dine that capture all the fine details of the dining experience. Keep doing what you are doing. You are Amazing . Highly recommend this restaurant.Great Food /Great People.What more could u ask for. 👍👍👍
Delicious tiramisu, ristretto and chocolate mousse! Typically Italian atmosphere, we loved it!
My family and I had such a pleasant experience here. Sofiane, our waiter, took excellent care of us while we were here. His customer service, along with the rest of the staff, was outstanding 🙌The food was so deliciously prepared that even full as we were, we had to try the desserts. I highly recommend Caffe Napoli to anyone looking to get taken care of more than properly, and for tastes that will leave you breathless and planning the next visit.
2nd trip to New York; 9 years apart; visited Caffe Napoli both times. Just amazing. I had the lobster ravioli. That was my best decision. My second best decision was abstaining from the bread, so I could fully appreciate my entree. Im from Texas, and I dont know if it was authentic Italian, but I do know it was delicious. This is a must visit any time Im in NYC.
This place truly has amazing Italian food, great drinks and superb service. BE AWARE THOUGH server will try and upswell by offering specials with little description of price, so I felt a little taken advantage of. But food was so good I suppose it was worth it. Plenty of choices in the city but this restaurant will be on the re-Visit list.
Great service and great food! We were seated immediately and provided friendly and welcoming service from our waiter. Our food came out in a timely manner and was authentic and delicious. Highly recommend if you are in the area!
Everything was fantastic!!! Absolutely wonderful!!!Right when I went in I felt very welcomed as if I was part of the family. Our waiter paid attention to every detail he went above and beyond. The food was divine, I had not had Italian food this good ever. It is something everyone must experience sometime in their lives.I highly recommend this place, it is simply amazing!!!
Absolutely loved this place and food! Luis was our server and he was a delight, so helpful and considerate regarding our dietary restrictions. Garlic bread was love!
It started of a nice evening with the warm weather. However, me and my husband ended up leaving mid through our meal as the police showed up to the restaurant to confront an employee of the business. It was hard to have a peaceful dinner and we felt un easy being around all the chaos. Maybe it was a one time occurrence. But nothing was done to make our evening better.
Another great dinner at a place that did not disappoint. Our server, Louis, was very nice, knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations for our drinks and dessert choices!I came tonight for an impromptu dinner with my friend. She had the eggplant parmesan, and I had the chicken francese. We both LOVED our meal, as well as our cocktails and dessert.Would absolutely recommend.
Excellent experience! Food was great and our server Luis was so helpful in deciding between all the great options they have. I got the linguine vongole. Delicious! Cannolis were wonderful too.
Had a lite lunch that was good. Carafe of house white was good and the Staff very attentive! Window seat was a bit cold for the GF but Im sure its amazing in the spring with the sidewalk seating and such.
My friend and I went in and we were seated quickly and given water however it took over 20 minutes for a server to get to us and take our order. We tried to get the server attention multiple times but he ignored us and walked right by us. Water was good tho
OMG! What a tasty and amazing place!!100% Italian food!.The spaghetti, al dente and with the perfect temperature. The staff super polite and friendly. The service quick and correct.Prices and portions fair and enough!.Soooo good! And one of my new favorites for sure!!!.Thank you so much for such an awesome meal. 😊👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
We were just walking around and the guy outside helped us and we eat there, cant complain. Good attention and food. One guy from Colombia (Cali) deserves a raise, his name es Huber. He helped us with everything while other people were ignoring us.
The best bucctini with vodka sauce honestly I have EVER eaten! SO delicious I have one left to show a picture of! Great service! REAL Italian people serving you ! Loved it!
Great place. Everyone was so friendly. It felt like being at home
We went for a coffee and a dessert. In general, the experience was OK, the atmosphere was good, but my Chocolate fondant tested more to butter than chocolate.
On a recent trip to NYC, I brought my partner, visiting for the first time, to Caffe Napoli. We were seated promptly, but that was the End of anything resembling ‘service’. To top it off, they included a 20% tip on our bill!! The tip was removed, but no apology for the abysmal service. If in Little Italy, take it from this lifelong New Yorker, Keep Walking!!!
With the name Napoli you would think they had good brick oven pizza. I ordered a Margarita pizza as a appetizer and it was literally supermarket frozen pizza and they just added basil on top. I couldn’t believe it, why even sell pizza if your going to use supermarket pizza. In addition we ordered Filet mignon with pasta Al la vodka and breaded chicken with pasta and Al la vodka. The sauce was good and the chicken was decent, however the steak tasted weird. Woke up this morning with an upset stomach - I’ve been to Italy before and many Italian restaurants in NYC - this place is not authentic in anyway. Pasta is not home made, pizza is frozen, and flavor is not there. Owner must remove the pizza menu or else he will lose customers with that embarrassing pizza. Won’t be returning again, I enjoy quality ingredients and food. This is not it New Yorkers.
The desserts here were fantastic. There was a mousse dish I forget the exact name of (not just plain mousse, but mousse and something else) that was great. They were also very friendly and flexible. We were looking for a place with affogato, and while it wasnt on their menu, they were happy to make it for us anyway, and it came out very tasty. Would come here all the time if I lived in the city.
Food was insanely delicious perfect portions! All employees were extremely friendly with wonderful service! Cant wait to go back.
Feels like a tourist trap.Went there due to some reviews I had read and I was disappointed.I took the ossobuco upon with gnocchi and it was delicious, so Id recommend to take it.However, the 4 cheese pizza is terrible. Not Napolitan style at all and barely the quality of a frozen $1 pizza. So avoid the pizza.The cannoli we had for dessert was also quite bad.The waiter was nice and understood we didnt have a good time.What made this experience worse was the sneaky service charge pre-included in the bill and if you say nothing, theyll just make you pay for it, regardless of your satisfaction, which is why I think its a tourist trap as most would add a tip on top of the bill as is customary.Overal, Id stay away from this restaurant, for the price their are much better options in the neighbourhood. If you must go, avoid their pizza and keep to the pasta dishes.
Beautiful place to travel to Italy without exiting NYC. Nice coffee and delicious things!
The sangria was delicious! The baked goods at the counter were also yummy. That blueberry cheesecake melts right in your mouth.
Not the greatest meal today. Stale bread and surcharge on any credit card.
You’ll find Caffe Napoli in the heart of NYC’s Little Italy, amid the streets of festive fairy lights. I have been twice and can’t wait to come back again already! The Mare Misto antipasti with fried calamari, potato croquettes and rice balls is a delicious winner, as well as the Pollo Nostra veal cutlet in vodka sauce with penne alla vodka and burrata; and the Filet Mignon Ravioli with a mushroom cream sauce. Everything I have had there is so delicious - you can tell they use the freshest of ingredients, it’s cooked with love, and they have such very generous serves that are so satisfying. And even though we were decidedly full, we definitely made room for dessert as it was just too good to miss - with their mascarpone-topped tiramisù creme brûlée, chocolate covered strawberries and homemade limoncello - the perfect sweet treat to the end of our meal. Their fantastic team know their stuff and made us feel so welcome - so if you’re looking to have an authentic and delicious hearty Italian meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere - then this is a must visit!
The server Luis was really sweet and helpful with his suggestions. He actually made an effort to make it a great experience for me and my friend. Very humble and very warm. I recommend everyone to try Caffe Napoli atleast once for a great experience.
Not the best service you could get.Waiter was not in the best mood, focused on other tables and trying to upsale a lot.I ordered the Linguine Frutti di Mare and it was not in great shape. Cold, dull and drenched with a lot of oil.
The food was great and the service was wonderful!! Luis went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and cared for. Can’t recommend it more!
Thought it was promising until the cops came and there was a whole disturbance with an employee. I felt uncomfortable and the whole ambience was ruined. Don’t recommend if you want a drama free evening.
Great atmosphere and GREAT FOOD. Will return next time in NY. Tony Soprano should have visited this place!
Customer service is amazing, food is good and sangria is a must try meaning amazing. Reason I’m giving it a four-star is because I thought one of the meals was just ok and the silverware was dirty!
Went for lunch. I thought it was weird that the lunch menu was actually more expensive than the actual menu of the same dish. I had the sangria it was really delicious probably my favorite thing. Our waiter seemed in a rush. They’re so focused on just bringing people in than actual focusing on the food. It’s okay, nothing wow about it
Amazing food, great service, prices were nice. Filet of sole francese was tender and delicious. The bread was freshly baked, so crispy and soft, and the dipping oil was unbelievably tasty. Highly recommended.
The specials are amazing and the steak is delicious.
This restaurant serves authentic delicious Italian with good atmosphere and viewing in just a corner of Little Italy. You can choose indoor or outdoor table. In good weather you should take good view outside seat. You can have good seafoods menus. Especially today’s specials were good when I visited. Seafood risotto was delicious. Kind staffs give services quickly and they are very friendly. I highly recommend you when you want to enjoy good Italian seafood dishes!!
Great service. Outdoor dining wasn’t very cold with the heating lamps above the table. Dinner and dessert was absolutely delicious.
We stopped for a coffee. The capuccino was very average and the service was slow.
My wife and I have been coming here for years. The food and the staff is incredible!!!! Last ate there March 2018 and loved the lobster ravioli and the seafood pasta. Special thanks to our amazing waiter Luis as he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us on food and wine pairing. Thanks Luis keep up the great service. This restaurant is highly recommended.
We came here for Mothers Day. We had a very difficult time choosing an Italian Restaurant in Little Italy. We didnt want to overspend, and also wanted an amazing lunch for my mom and wife. After reading many, many reviews, we settled on Caffe Napoli. Turns ut we made a great choice. The food was awesome, kids loved it, my mom and wife loved it. Sis-in-law loved it. Best of all the place wasnt packed because it was raining heavily on Mothers Day. By the way, the service was was really good. [Dont know why this place has a 3.9 Star.]
Best service& food ever. Ask for Luis the waiter from Puerto Rico. He is the best.
Thank you Luis and staff for a fabulous and memorable meal. It was a second trip for part of our group, but my first. We are looking forward to our next visit. Worth the flight from the midwest. We ate family style and shared Ossu Bucco, a seafood pasta, and lobster ravioli. An appetizer sampler and a dessert sampler opened and closed this wonderful experience. The service matched the meal. See you again as soon as we can!
Food was absolutely amazing. My wife ordered Rigatoni alla vodka and I ordered Mushroom Risotto. It was probably the best mushroom risotto I’ve ever had, and I’ve even spent time in Italy. This instantly became one of our favorites. Unfortunately, we’re not from the area, but when we go back, we’ll definitely stop here again!
I was just looking for a pizza slice, and someone from this restaurant was not approving of my choice. He thought it’s better to eat some fish, I was open to the suggestion and really loved it. I am surprised this place ranks less than 4 on Google. I had a delicious lunch, and I feel good.
Nothing special other than the flirty waiters who complement you for everything. Was that for a good tip? We got dinner menu prices for lunch. The menu said there is a gratuity for more than 6. But noticed later that there is a gratuity in the check. The food came quick, which made me think again. Not some place I would recommend. But if you are there and hungry, go for it.
Nice place. Good food! The only issue is that prices for chef specials should be more explicit? I also did not expect the gratuity to already be apart of the order however thats no issue. I got the Clam Vangole with shrimp. I highly suggest it. The staff were really nice.
The food the food here is to die for. I havent had such but been sick Italian cuisine in quite a while and I do a lot of eating out. The service was wonderful the atmosphere is so relaxing and quaint. Its very fengshui. I highly recommend Cafe Napoli to anyone just looking for a nice quaint place to eat.
The location is very nice, its accessible and has a lot of beautiful scenery around it courtesy of being in little Italy. Ive tried their alfredo, which was great, and most of their sweets menu, Id recommend the berry cake and the tiramisu. Prices werent too bad.
One of my favorite places in New York when I want to eat very real Italian lasagna or pizza. Don’t forget the Sangria, so tasty.
The Best Restaurant in New York City. Great food,great and courteous service,very happy atmosphere. In the Heart ❤️ of Little Italy. Mulberry and Hester Street.
I’ve been here a few times and they have been very generous in letting us stay for a long time, they’ve never tried to rush us out once. Luis and Jaeden run the place very well and keep checking up on the table and making sure you have everything you need. Enjoyed the appetizers, entree and dessert.
Guys! Please, dont eat pizza here. Its garbage. Go and buy better dollar pizza. I live in New York City for many years and I ate dollar pizza many times. I would say pizza in this place is worse. The cheese on the pizza and the pasta was good and nothing else. The really best thing you can order here is good old, well-known to all of us, Coca Cola.
One of the worst coffees Ive had so far (..and Im a frequent traveler). What is missing at Caffe Napoli? 1. QUALITY: coffee was rancid and cold (an Italian coffee should be served in a hot mug and over a saucer). 2. ITALIANITY: none of the staff who served me spoke a minimum of Italian language and they dont even know how Italians drink coffee 3. ITALIAN GRAMMAR: Its called caffè, not caffe (I would change it, but would rather delete it from the name of the restaurant). 4. HONESTY: if you tell me that the coffee costs 3$, please dont charge 4$.I conclude that Caffe Napoli is an American restaurant, made only for tourists, specifically for those who dont know anything about Italian cuisine.This concept can be extended probably to the entire Little Italy in Manhattan, New York City (but I cannot guarantee on this). What is certain is that the neighborhood should take example from China Town regarding authenticity.Thinking back about the name.. would also change the name Napoli. The Neapolitans would never want the name of their illustrious city, famous for its passion and culinary tradition, to be associated with a restaurant that offers spaghetti with meatballs, carbonara with pancetta (use guanciale, please! Its a restaurant, not a student cooking his lunch) and fettuccine alfredo (with delicious cream.. oh, god).P.s. Sorry for the bad review. Actually, you should blame the staff of a restaurant nearby who recommended me Caffe Napoli for serving the best coffee in Little Italy.
Good small cafe in the heart of little italy, good coffe, good desserts.
Not good at all. Seems to me like a tourist trap. The stuffed mushroom tasted very old and obviously frozen. The pasta sauce is bland with no flavor at all.
Luis is the worst manager from any restaurants I have communicated with. He doesn’t know what customer service means. We eat out all the time at different places and have met some awesome people over time. I wouldn’t care to write a bad review for no reason. Their food and service both sucked, made us sick.
Stopped for dessert. OMG! I just had a Peroni to drink and the hubs jad an espresso martini. He loved it. I cant name the treats, but heres a pic.
We loved this place. The service was very efficient and quick. We sat at a pavement table and watched the people pass by. The food was very good. Overall a really great meal out.
We were there and enjoy 2 delicious dishes. Nice place and the service was good. I recommend the chocolate cake, really tasty.
Happy overall. Great service and wine. Great efforts in regards to the food. OTOH, better quality olive oil and ingredients in general could really kick this place up a notch. Guess thats why I stick to farm-to-table when dining out (and really thats what Italian cuisine is supposed to be about, right?) We came to Caffe Nápoli for a sort of family reunion. Was too full to try desert.
Well keep up place and service was excellent. Server was very helpful with recommendations. Tasty cappuccino and desserts I would definitely go back.
I bought a cannoli and it was half eaten. Our cashier jaydon gave us a half eaten cannoli. We spent $15. This is ridiculous.
This place is awsome. One or my favorite italian restaurant so far. Salvatore is very friendly and attentive. He instructed us about the wine, and recommended one that we loved. And the food was great! Will definetly come back.
Amazing food and great service. We had a great time. Ask for the Colombian server and the Albanian guy, they are the BEST of the BEST
Incredible food; superb service and the desserts are out of this world
Absolutely first rate. We dined on a whim and were not disappointed, our service and food were fantastic. Would recommend!
AMAZING FOOD!!! If youre looking for the Little Italy experience -- this is the place to go.
The coffee is good, but not worth the price. I had a espresso and it was decent but not of the quality expected. Their desserts look very tasty but again disappoint when you taste them. Stay away from anything that its not tiramisu or canoli, the rest of their desserts are not great.
The pizza was awful and pre-baked ! The sea food risotto and the sea food linguini had a good taste, but consisted mainly of calamari. It was not worth the money. We thought we would have a great Italian meal, but when we complained, the waiter told us that the pizza was not Italian, but American.
Its was Really Good and they made the food Really Great to eat and I recommend eating here for you close to this place
Oh man oh man oh man... the food is just what do the Italians say belicimo? I had the fettuccine alfredo and Im really picky about that. Ive had a lot of bad fettuccine alfredos and Ive had great fettuccine alfredo when I went to Italy. I felt like I was back in Italy. Everything was so fresh! Even the cheese I got on it was fresher than your average cheese. Then I had the chocolate cake. Yummy! It was so moist and the icing was perfectly sweet not overbearing like those icings where you take 2 bites and you scrape it off because its too thick sweet and dry. The prices werent bad either. I seriously recommend going here and Ill probably go again if I want some authentic Italian food.
Lovely food, averagly priced for the area, staff were friendly... just dont sit next to the door on a cold busy day!
The best food in town!! Luis was a fantastic waiter!!
Great little stop in spot! Super great food in the heart of little italy. FANTASTIC sauces, and even better pasta. Couldnt get enough of the food here. Also, unlimited bread!!
Average Italian pasta with meatballs. Their Panini was actually a hero, not pressed or crisp. It was underwhelming. Tourist Place, not a New Yorkers place to go.
I dont know why this place isnt 5 stars across the board!!!First of all their bread and oil/herd parm dip is AMAZING and its bottomless so eat up!And then they have a hidden chef secret order that NEEDS to be on the menu!Ask for their Filet Mignon with raviolis and their special mushroom sauceThey also have a really good lobster platter!!!We travel from the west coast here yearly for this place!!!
Food was okay and delivered really fast. Ordered two beers which were delivered when we finished our food. Bread was also delivered very late. The restaurant is nicely located and prices are ok.
Had the carbonara, very good, and the strawberry lemonade was also very tasty. Good bang for your buck
Loved this place in Little Italy 🇮🇹. They have a great breakfast and a define Cannoli. The atmosphere makes you feel like you’re sitting in Italy, looking out in NYC.
Good service and absolutely delicious food,Not the best place for pizza tho... the pizza crust was too hard
It was a little pricy, I spent about $11 for a pretty simple salad, but it was perfectly dressed and so yummy! I wasnt even that hungry when we went in but I almost finished my salad, and it wasnt small! My friend didnt see what she wanted on the menu so she asked them about it and they made it! So cool!
Sam and Alberto are amazing and outstanding customer service!! Crème brûlée and Lemon tart is outstanding!!
This place was incredible! Luis hooked us up! They were almost closed when we found the place but they welcomed us in anyway. The food, the service, and the experience was unbelievable. Highly recommend!
Caffe Napoli is wonderful! The food was fantastic and the service was outstanding. Although it was our first time to dine there, they treated us like family. Looking forward to returning.
A Wonderful restaurant that I travel four hours to go that continues to bring A delicious old world to the table
We were walking around Chinatown and ended up in little Italy, we were hungry and were stopped by a gentleman who wanted us to come into his restaurant but we noticed across the street that another restaurant was packed inside and outside so we walked down the block and circled back to Caffe Napoli.The waiter was great and had a terrifically authentic Italian accent; he was very knowledgeable and genuine.They had so many specials that were not listed on the menu, I don’t know how he could keep track of them. We ordered an appetizer platter that was great tasting and enough food for a small army.The entree’s were amazing; I’m hoping I can post pictures here for you.The dessert menu was also amazing and the atmosphere and attention were superb. The entire experience was relaxing and super enjoyable; I would highly recommend this restaurant and hope to return if we ever get back from Oklahoma!
Excellent service and amazing food! Would highly recommend this place if you are looking for good Italian food in Little Italy!
Food was great. They even had gluten free options.
We stopped here for some wine and stayed for the antipasto. It was a cozy spot on the street. Service was quick and pleasant. Really enjoyed the wine. Glad we stopped here.
Even though its a small portion, the food tastes really good. What kills this place a bit is the service, because there are no waiters asigned to your table its more a everyone serves you and that causes that service for some tables get forgoten, like my case.
Salvatore is the loudest, most friendliest host ever. The food is delicious & the bread is to die for BUT MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR the bread to be warmed up. My bf and I come to this restaurant every year for our anniversary. Thank you for keeping the quality of the food the same throughout the years; you guys are special to us.ps: this is his gf writing this btw.
The food and pastries are amazing and the atmosphere is unmatched! I ate here and had to come back the next day again. The owner is the sweetest, kindest person ever.
My first trip to the US, first meal in NY and on Thanksgiving. Food was excellent - best Turkey Ive ever had. Service fab too and the pumpkin cannoli was delightful.
First time eating here. Lucky, our waiter, was polite, courteous, and professional. He and the rest of the staff made us feel welcome. Lucky was prompt in serving the food and answering all our questions. I ordered the lasagna and classico salad. The food was very delicious. The sauce on the lasagna was excellent. So was the bread - it was flavorful and airy. The vanilla gelato was very creamy and packed with flavor. The coffee was excellent. Will visit again if in the area.
Such a nice, cozy place with amazing staff and great food!
Went there with the band that sang at the San Gennaro Feast after their set, so it was at about 10pm.Due to the festival, most everything was sold out. One of our table of six wanted pizza and she was instructed to go to a booth as all the pizzas were only being sold there. It was a cheese pizza and it was fresh and delicious as was the beet salad.The fried calamari and sauce were fairly decent. It did take some time to, initially, get silverware and napkins even though it wasnt packed, but was busy. However, the wait staff was quite nice.
We were told all desserts were made in house by several different staff members when asked. Although the desserts looked store bought we trusted what the staff said. Upon further inspection on the menu, in small print on the bottom it says where the distributed desserts are purchased from. We waited 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge us sitting down. While we were eating, one of chefs were staring at us laughing. We felt extremely uncomfortable and will not return.
Overall good food, good menu and they bring bread as used in Italy. There is space between them and real italian food but is recommended if you want have some pasta.
Really great food! I definitely enjoyed it. Portions can be a little small and pricey but definitely authentic Italian! I would definitely reccomend coming here to eat!
Nice service and good staff but the food is expensive!!What annoys me is that they take 18% tip and they not telling you about it in advance!! Its rude!Oh, the food was ok and no beyond of it!
Food was good. Kinda pricey but I wasnt disappointed.
Great place for coffee, cake and some people watching. Staff were great also.
Incredible good and great service! Felt like we were having dinner at home.I had the Porcini Ravoli -- what a knock out! I wish I had time to get seconds.Highly recommended to anyone in the area... Check that -- go out of your way to eat here! :)
We ate pannini and deserts. Pannini were good, the deserts were not fresh.The music is too loud.
Cozy corner cafe in Little Italy. Nice staff, good food. Delicious dessert -- We had gelato. Will return again in the future.
Travellers, cafe Napoli is an excellent choice for an Italian meal in little Italy. The seating is inside as well as outside in a lovely seating area that is cozy and it is fun to watch the people in the street. The food was delicious. All the pasta is handmade and was cooked perfectly. The rigatoni in vodka sauce was delicious, and so was the lasagna. The piccata and the marsala were both wonderful and served with mushroom risotto that was perfectly cooked. Deserts are homemade too. Sit and relax and enjoy the lovely food. Check it out. We recommend.
Great service. Very friendly. Very attentive. Food was delicious, we sat outside and people watched. Pasta was cooked perfect, I would highly recommend the eggplant appetizer !
I was not impressed. The staff seem to focus on the younger crowd. Was not on point with service.
The place is ok for unsophisticated eaters. But I would recommend to skip it and find something decent. Service was good but the food... We ordered two different pastas and got something gooey and untasty like it was precooked hours before and just reheated for us. Also portions are small and overpriced.
Great service, calamari was perfectly done, and pasta was heavenly
Really great service. Amazing espresso martinis and pasta
Amazing Food! Great Customer service
Absolutely delicious, the pasta was spectacular and the wait was short, great overall experience.
Nine of us showed up for lunch without a reservation. The staff quickly set up a table for us outside. The food was excellent! Our server Luis was spectacular! Thanks for a wonderful experience.
One of the best gastronomic experience in Little Ittaly. This made me feel back in the quartieri spagnoli!! I went for the osso buco and it was just great.
We came to Mulberry St for dinner and were very happy here. Ordered the house red and it went well with our pasta dishes. I thought the desserts were even better than the entrees.
Loved the food. Started with herbed olive oil and bread. It was so tasty and I thought that if the bread was good, the food must be fabulous. It did not disappoint. Had lobster ravioli with a wonderful sauce and a seafood lobster spaghetti - great. Waiter was so helpful with suggestions and very friendly. Other staff was friendly also. I will be coming back and recommended Cafe Napoli to friends. You will be very happy with this restaurant.
I’ve been going here for almost 20 years. I moved away. So naturally I stopped by and to no surprise. World Class Service like always. The Chef is superb. They must have overheard somehow it was my daughters birthday. Came with a Cannoli and a candle. The whole place made my daughters day!I was blown away at the level of service they provided.To this day, The Best Italian Food I have EVER had!! I literally trusted my host on my main course and boy…… he nailed it. The filet minon and stuffed ravioli was phenomenal.A Must in NYC. Wow.Until Next time…FORGETABOTIT
I Ordered an omelet and my wife ordered pastries. The omelet was bad also for American standard, did not manage to finish it. The pastry was way to sweet. If you are looking for Italian quality pastry, this is not the right place. Its a good spot though and the service is good.
We appreciated the gentleman who came up to us, and asked us if we’d like to eat there for lunch. His hustle was appreciated ! The service and food was fantastic. Highly recommend the lobster ravioli, and the prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato panini. Thank you Caffe Napoli and your staff for a great experience !
Food & Service Was A1. Definitely set a high bar especially for service. I’ll be back
Excellent food and atmosphere when we visited New York from the UK last week. Friendly staff and great table for people watching. Felt like we really were in Italy and not NYC.
Excellent service, the food is delicious and the Cappuccino was perfect!!
Our family had such a delicious experience at Cafe Napoli! Luis was our waiter, and he could not have been more attentive and helpful in ensuring we had such an enjoyable evening. We started with the hot antipasti special and all ordered chicken and veal dishes, which were so tasty and flavorful. Highly, highly recommend the chicken francese and chicken sorrentina!
Me and my daughter came here last night to eat. As CROWDED as it was out there cause of the festival we only waited 25mins to be seated which was great. The food was sooo good omg! The drink I had was good too. The service was great! It wasnt that bad though. The flavor of the food out weighed everything lol. I would definitely come back here!
Quite expensive, but the food was very worthy
Its just authentic, good food. No fillers. No nonsense and a great staff.
Very tasty food....handmade pasta was amazing and the calamari was oh so fresh!!
Great atmosphere and awesome staff. The food was delicious!
Food and service were excellent. Had a great time down a Little Italy, and this was the perfect place to eat. Highly recommend.
Me and my wife loved the place, very kind and courteous people and great food!
This place is the best. I got the gnocchi, beet salad, side potatoes, and Caesar salad, everything was amazing. We had some moscato We sat down outside, my wife and I. We had a beautiful dinner and we want to thank and show our appreciation to Louis our host, along with Jaden, and Anthony for having the most at home family and friendly restaurant environment.
It was really cozy and the food was delicious. their margarita was also good.
Absolutely loved their food and customer service! Staff are super friendly and place is super cozy. This is a great representation of Italian food
Delicious garlic dipping bread! Atmosphere was fun and the staff was friendly. Everything was perfect from the starters, to the cannoli and the amazing homemade limoncello! Will definitely return.
Real good food and Louis our waiter and rest of staff were outstanding. Food; little Italy what more do you need to say. Very accommodating unlike there competitor Puglia next door whom would only take groups of 12 or more
SCAM!!!!The food was bad, then the guy included the 20% tip in the bill without asking, we asked him to take it out, what he did, but he then charged us twice…
True Italian! Great staff and best we had in long time. Authentic! They know Italian food.
The food was really good but the place was super hot so it wasn’t very nice when we had to leave and it was really cold outside
One of our must visit restaurants when we go to NYC is Caffe Napoli in Little Italy. Its still Italian owned (many of the restaurants there no longer are) and they make all pasta in house!!! My personal favorite is their cheese ravioli and their sangria is the best Ive ever had!!!Make sure you ask for Luis or Richie as servers too!! They are truly the best!!!
Food and service both suck. Came all the way up from jersey to eat and was disappointed by the management (Luis) service. He got really aggressive as I brought up the quality of the food and how me and my wife got sick from it.
I had a lunch there and I don’t recommend this place. I’ve been few times in Italy and I know how pizza should looks like and taste and pizza from this place well is not good, no tasty. It was too much of cheese, while I took a slice all cheese was falling out with tomatoes sauce :/ I was really disappointed.
This place was so awesome. Real deal delicious italian food. The service was great, they wouldn’t let our glasses go empty (not in an annoying way) and gave us extra bread and olive oil. even slipped in some free cannolis for us before we left! super sweet 12/10 recommend. Will definitely be going back there.
Excellent food, friendly staff. Ill come here again.
Best food ever. enjoyed everything and the service was fantastic. thank you Luis and Carmine for the great service !
We had pizza there, the waiter was really nice , pizza is good but not amazing ,lack of salt an spices, a bit expennsive just for pizza
Loved this place and our waiter, Louis! We came in on a super hot day in May and were treated very well! The food was amazing and overall was a great dining experience. I recommend the linguine frutti di mare in an alfredo sauce. We definitely will be going back when in NYC again!
Nice desserts, good coffee and great music playing from the speakers :))
By far THE best Italian restaurant in Little Italy. From our first encounter with the restaurant greeter, to the AMAZING staff inside, this place is not just a restaurant it’s a dining experience. Mere words cannot express or describe just how delicious the food is. From their homemade, fresh sangrias to the bread, appetizers, entrees and desserts, you will not be disappointed. Our family of six was immediately paired with a personal waiter (Luis) and his staff. We wanted for NOTHING! Luis was attentive to every detail. Our glasses were NEVER empty and our bread baskets stayed full with delicious hot HOMEMADE bread. Luis took the time to detail the dishes on the menu and his suggestions were ON POINT! The dishes are truly family sized and the prices are fair. We’ve been to other restaurants here in Little Italy, and although they too were good, THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I had the shrimp scampi, which was soooooo delicious. When the plate arrived I immediately thought to myself (great! I can take some home with me) sadly, that didn’t happen. The dish was so good, I couldn’t stop eating. Although I don’t eat calamari, those at the table who did indulge said it was fresh and cooked to perfection!When you’re looking for a place to dine with family and friends and not break the bank, Caffe Napoli IS THE PLACE!On a side note; their restroom WAS CLEAN!!!!!! Too often restaurants forget that the restroom is just as important as the dining area. But nit here. Their restroom was BRIGHT, clean and it smelled good. Yes, I have OCD -which comes in handy at times.With Luis at the helm, you definitely will NOT be disappointed. Bon appétit!
Very good pasta with gluten free options. We skipped the gelato as they would only serve 3 scoops of the same kind.
Best food of our trip and the service was great.
Fantastic food! Fantastic service! A bit pricey but worth it!
Tourist trap. Very overpriced for quality of food and service.
This place is so wonderful!! The food is amazing, the service is wonderful and they have the best authentic Italian cannoli ever!! I stop here every time Im in New York and Ive even thought about flying up just to get some cannolis and bring them home. Seriously, you if youre thinking about stopping in dont hesitate! You wont regret it 😊
My Boyfriend and I were walking through Little Italy when we got a warm invite from the doorman to stop in. Some Hott Beverages and tasty desserts really gave us that boost we needed. Lovely place and atmosphere. ❤☕🍮🍰
Amazing Food and nice staff. Would go here again.
Outdoor seating was nice. I wasnt overly impressed with the number menu options. They started us off with sliced sour dough bread which was kinda dry and not warmed up. I had lobster ravioli which was good but the portion was really small. My date had the chicken parm which she enjoyed and we shared calamari which tasted very fresh. Server was nice but a little.
Hot antipasto special was killer! Homemade pasta dishes were on point and a big portion. The canolis are the best Ive ever had, gelato was incredible and the cafe americano was awesome. And our server Luos was incredible. Thanks Luis!
Ordered margherita pizza…got a Chuck E. Cheese pizza instead. Service? Apathetic. Entree’s were okay. Loved the guy who ran our food to the table/offered cheese (not our server)
Cannoli??? Yes please.Great place to stop in the summer and try the Italian specialties.People watching ACannoli AService AOverall AWill I return .... absolutely
The food was amazing! There service was very good and the food made my mouth water.
The sweets are super delicious and the service is impeccable. Love this place and will continue to come back.
Food was amazing, service was great. Our waiter Luis had good knowledge of the menu and made sure we were satisfied. Definitely recommend!!!
THIS IS THE ITALIAN LUNCH/DINNER PLACE TO GO TO IF YOU’RE IN NEW YORK. Amazing food and even better service, great portions, tasty flavors, and a good variety all fairly priced! You will be full and satisfied dining here. Authentic Italian food, and make sure you save room for dessert because their creme brûlée is amazing
This is the worst place to eat. the manager was a young man Jaydon who behaved so rude to my families complaints. Our server lucky was nice. the host anthony was rude and did not want to seat us terrible overall
The BEST from the food quality and taste to location and service this was the best I had carbonara and it was the best I’ve ever had I’m not even exaggerating. The seasoned oil they brought out for the bread was amazing and they have a house wine made for them and it was delicious. I recommend this place to anyone visiting New York City and wanting so eat some authentic Italian food.
Love this spot. Great owners very entertaining amazing food
Total reviews rating 4
199 Reviews for Caffe Napoli 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-16Whenever we find a “Little Italy” we stop and eat! Never disappointed. The Service always stands out as kind and generous. Then the food!!!! Healthy portions, make the mouth salivate and so delicious. Cafe Napoli fits right in, just had a wonderful meal! Enjoy!!
Review №2
2022-05-02The food was delicious! I had such a great time and the servers were pretty nice. I do have to say that so some, the prices may be a bit too much. However, I think they are great for the food quality and flavor.
Review №3
2022-02-21Great for classic Italian food. Really loved the chicken parm and that you have the option to choose the pasta of your choice for the side, with a slight fee of course. They do a good alla vodka sauce. The service was good- very attentive.
Review №4
2022-01-25Man!!!! Let me tell you about the customer service! After an hour of walking around in the cold in Little Italy/China Town, my friends and I decided to eat at Caffe Napoli. .Louis welcomed us with open arms minutes before the restaurant closed! We were so happy that he did!! He recommended multiple options and we decided one a few of them. He was so helpful and concerned about our experience and making sure we were happy.We all loved our dishes and were thankful that he helped us make great dinner decisions at the last minute. I would recommend this place to EVERYONE! Please go and you will not be disappointed.Must try the food and drinks! Dessert was delicious also! Thank you to the WHOLE team for making my birthday memorable 💗
Review №5
2022-07-04If you like Italian cuisine, this is your heaven. You cannot get more Italian than this in NYC. From wine, complimentary baked bread with olive oil, lobster, pasta, to the delicacy of deserts and finally the kick of espresso - everything was impeccable.
Review №6
2022-01-20Superb Italian. It fulfilled our Little Italy experience. Food came out in 5 minutes. Thank you Luis for your top notch service and the meatballs made by the great Carmine.
Review №7
2022-03-12I’ve dined here plenty of times. Excellent food, exceptional service! They have an extensive wine menu, fantastic desserts, and some of the best entrees I’ve ver tasted.I highly recommend their gnocchi and lasagna, they are fantastic. I will definitely be returning again soon!
Review №8
2022-04-05This was such a wonderful experience. The food, the service, the atmosphere-- it was great! My friend and I enjoyed meeting Anna (the owner) and her dear friend. He even serenaded us with a song. If youre in Little Italy, check out Caffe Napoli!
Review №9
2022-03-10Greeted at the outside with a smile. Servers were very polite, friendly and knowledgeable of their menu items. Ordered the shrimp linguine in white sauce with mushrooms 💯. Clean and nice outdoor seating. The Sangria was delicious 😋
Review №10
2021-12-15Great and Clean Restaurant located in Little Italy. Very Fresh Food and Sangria. Service was wonderful. Food was Fantastic. Definitely a must try when visiting Little Italy in NYC.