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Top 5 New York Restaurants Serving Italian Food & Pizza

By Heather Cross, About.com

New York City is famous for it's Italian population, and possibly even more so for delicious Italian food and pizzas. No trip to New York City would be complete without an Italian dining experience.

1. Lombardi's Coal-Oven Pizza

Amazing pizza from Lombardi's is well worth a special trip downtown. Touted by some to be the best pizza in Manhattan, you'll have to try it to believe it.

2. Grimaldi's Pizzaria

Not only does Grimaldi's offer great coal-oven pizza in a perfect setting complete with red and white checked tableclothes and an Italian soundtrack, it's just a short walk to the water's edge where you can get an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline.

3. Frank

Frank serves delicious Italian food at surprisingly affordable prices and is a great place to fuel up before an evening of East Village barhopping. As long as a little smoke and a wait won't bother you, it's worth checking out.

4. Le Madri

Le Madri = Le Magnifico; from the decor and the wine to every delectable course, and an attentive staff to cater to your every culinary whim. An ideal restaurant for special occasions, says Judith G. DeCosta.

5. DiFara's Pizzeria

Arguably among the best pizza in New York City, DiFara's in Brooklyn offers both square and traditional pies, in addition to a menu of classic Italian dishes.

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