The West Village is teeming with some of the best Italian restaurants in New York City. First-rate Italian restaurants, espresso bars, gelaterias, and—of course—the best pizza shops, can all be found not too far from Washington Square Park. Simply put, it’s hard to not run into a meatball here. And, when you’re craving fresh-rolled rigatoni or traditional osso buco, there are plenty of options downtown. Ciao!
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