Lunella Ristorante Italiano

We love dining here!!! Best Italian food in Little Italy!!! And Carmella is the greatest!!! Grazie, Lunella and Carmella, for everything!!! We love you!!! Love, Your Bella xoxoxoxo

We were here for the San Gennaro feast. What great service during a busy time. We had all the apps ( eggplant was my fave)! Palmawas the best hostess! Drinks were delish. Pasta was UNREAL! Great place in Little Italy, don't miss it!

Located in the heart of Little Italy, we were looking to rest our tired feet and eat during the San Gennaro Festival this past weekend. Looking at the Yelp reviews, we picked this place. There is outdoor patio seating which is nicely decorated. We were a table of 5 so they seated us outdoors in front of the restaurant, not in the patio area. Where we were seated, our friends' chairs were constantly hit by patrons squeezing through on the sidewalk. If It wasn't for San Gennaro I don't think this table would be there. We ordered 2 pizzas (good), rice balls and eggplant parmesan appetizers (they were ok) off the special San Gennaro menu. Service was ok. Our server was always in a rush. When we requested a box for our leftover pizza, we had to ask several times for one. Next time we do San Gennaro, we'll stick to the food vendors on the street.

Lunella in Little Italy offers an unforgettable dining experience. The food is truly authentic Italian, and every dish is bursting with flavor. The burrata with cherry tomatoes is incredibly fresh and light, while the carbonara is absolutely divine--creamy, rich, and comfortingly nostalgic. The service is exceptional, with Carmela, a warm and knowledgeable Italian native who's been with the restaurant for years, personally guiding you through the menu and sharing her stories. If you're in Little Italy, Lunella is a must-visit!

Just dropped by for dessert and drinks to celebrate the San Gennaro Festival and as usual the service (Carmella our hostess) and food were fantastic. Can't wait to come back next January ( our next scheduled visit to NYC)

in the heart of Little Italy, Lunella is a great spot to sit, people watch, and enjoy a good meal. They had a special that was decent: $25 for a glass of wine, entree, and appetizer. We had the Vodka Penne with bruschetta and a glass of red wine. All delicious and the portions were good.One qualm; they charged for soda refills. My daughter had 2 Sprites and the server charged us for 5 Sprites. When we asked she said the United States no longer gives free refills. Being from the United States, I can indeed confirm that MANY places do not charge for refills. Anyway, she reduced the bill to 2 refills, but at $5 each it was still kind of a shakedown. Definitely ask for a table on the street so you can relax and people watch, but don't get a refill on your soda.

While in Little Italy stopped by for HH, enjoyed a 1/2 price cocktail, in a very nice small restaurant with both HH nosh and cocktails. Service was spot on.

We went on a Saturday night without reservations, about a 45 min wait. We got the sautéed mussels, pasta carbonara, Pinot Grigio, and cannolis. Mussels were the highlight, paired very well with the wine. Carbonara was good but a little underwhelming in both flavor and presentation. Service was great. Will be coming back but with reservations and won't be getting the carbonara again.

We stumbled upon this place while walking the streets one night. We were immediately greeted with smiles. The staff here are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. It was Christmas Eve and I'm sure they were ready to be home but you wouldn't be able to tell with how great the service was. The food was really good and fresh. It came out within ten minutes of ordering. We even saw the owner walking around and helping. Overall a great experience! Glad I found them!

Stumbled upon this restaurant yesterday and truly so glad I did. The food was incredible. The service was amazing. I felt like I was in Italy! bread before the meal is so important to me and dare I say this was the best bread basket I've ever had at a restaurant?! Also went mid day so my meal included prosecco bruschetta and a pasta dish for only $25 ! Will definitely be back. The food was incredible.