Indulge in the Flavors of Zia Maria Little Italy
Zia Maria Little Italy brings classic Italian cooking to the heart of the neighborhood. Fresh pasta, traditional recipes, and a warm dining experience built for sharing and everyday comfort.
What makes Zia Maria Little Italy the place to be?
Hand Made
Pasta Daily
Every day, Chef Enrico takes his spot in our front window to roll out fresh pasta from scratch.
The Wine
Program
Our wine list is a curated love letter to Italy’s secret vineyards, featuring rare, regional bottles hand-selected to pair perfectly with every bite.
Dry-Aged
Perfection
We take our meat as seriously as our pasta. Our premium cuts are dry-aged in-house to peak tenderness.
The Flaming
Cheese Wheel
Dinner and a show! Watch as your pasta is swirled tableside inside a giant, flaming wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Little Italy Hours
Monday – Thursday
11 AM – 10 PM
Friday – Saturday
11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM – 10 PM
The Soul of Little Italy, Served Daily
Where the flour flies, the cheese is flaming, and everyone is family.
We opened our doors with a simple, defiant dream: strip away the tourist-trap clichés and bring the raw, authentic passion of a true Italian kitchen straight to New York City.
Step onto our block and the experience begins. In the front window, you’ll catch Chef Enrico in his daily ritual of hand-rolling, cutting, and tossing fresh pasta from scratch as the city watches.
Slip inside, and the energy takes over. It’s a sensory overload of old-world romance and modern culinary drama, where premium cuts of meat are dry-aged, and sauce is simmered to perfection.
Private Events in the Heart of Little Italy
Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a corporate gathering, or gathering the family for a rehearsal dinner, Zia Maria brings the magic of Italy to your special occasion.
Our intimate spaces, customizable menus, and dedicated staff ensure that your private event is completely seamless and unforgettable.
Let us handle the detail while you and your guests enjoy the timeless flavors, warm hospitality, and festive spirit of Little Italy.
From hand-rolled pastas and slow-simmered sauces to perfectly crisp artisanal pizzas, our menu captures the vibrant diversity of authentic Italian cuisine.
We source the finest seasonal ingredients and traditional imports to create dishes that comfort the soul and delight the palate. Pull up a chair and discover your new favorite tradition.