Harlem’s hip Babbalucci restaurant and pizzeria serves fantastic Italian-American classic cuisine with a rustic New Age twist and authentic, Neapolitan-style, wood-fired oven pizzas. Dive into the Mezzi Rigatoni, Pan Fried Porgy, or Short Rib Lasagna. Or try the popular “Thaitalian” or “Smokey Robinson” pizzas.

They also have extensive wine and cocktail programs and regularly host art and music events that feature local artists. Andrew LoPresto opened Babbalucci in 2015. Though it’s his first restaurant, he grew up in the kitchens of his family’s restaurants and has all the expertise required for success. Visit his cozy eatery in the Marcus Garvey neighborhood, close to The Studio Museum in Harlem.

Address: Babbalucci, 331 Lenox Avenue, New York, Phone: 646-918-6572