Best Meatballs in New York

If there's a more contentious food in America, we're not aware of it. Meatballs are the topic of many one-up battles between families, friends, and even these New York restaurants—as chosen by your New York City Experts—that feature the best of the best.

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Agnanti Meze - Astoria
(718) 545-4554
1906 Ditmars Blvd,
Queens, NY, 11105

The Astoria location of Agnanti Meze, the scrappy and successful Greek restaurant that serves tasty Greek and Turkish cuisine alongside a warm, comfy decor and a well-needed list of Greek wines.

Anthony's
(718) 369-8315
426A 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215

This dimly lit restaurant hearkens back to its owner's father, who would've been proud of the red brick masonry of the place and of the Southern Italian cuisine the restaurant pulls off so effectively. The manicotti is heavenl more...

Stuzzi (formerly Bar Stuzzichini)
(212) 780-5100
928 Broadway,
New York, NY, 10010

A charming Flatiron Italian restaurant with warm ambiance. Like its unrelated cousin Markt one avenue away, service is dependable if somewhat hasty.

Bello Giardino
(212) 875-1512
71 W 71st St,
New York, NY, 10023

Formerly Cafe Buon Custo, Bello Giardino has been catering to the Upper West Side's unflagging appetite for Italian food since 1993. Recently named as the Best Balls In Town for their stellar meatballs.

Il Cibreo
(212) 864-1143
2888 Broadway,
New York, NY, 10025

The Morningside Heights Italian joint relaunches itself as Il Cibreo, with a new menu of reasonably-priced and tasty cuisine. A favorite of Columbia and Barnard students, the place evokes Italy with its decor, and youthful energy with its patrons.

Caputo Bakery
(718) 875-6871
329 Court Street,
Brooklyn, NY, 11231

Carmine's Midtown
(212) 221-3800
200 W 44th St,
New York, NY, 10036

Carmine's simple and very popular concept is to serve every meal in the style of an Italian American wedding feast - which means large portions of homestyle antipasti, pastas, seafood and meat entrees served on large pla more...

Carmine's Uptown
(212) 362-2200
2450 Broadway,
New York, NY, 10024

Gramercy Tavern
(212) 477-0777
42 E 20th St,
New York, NY, 10003

One of America's most popular restaurants, Gramercy Tavern serves inventive American cuisine in a rustic yet elegant setting. We've frequently enjoyed stopping by the Tavern Room in the late afternoon for the superb appet more...

Kefi
(212) 873-0200
505 Columbus Ave.,
New York, NY, 10024

Chef Michael Psilakis and partner Donatella Arpaia have moved their rustic Greek gem, Kefi, to a larger space at 505 Columbus Avenue. The new, 200-seat interior evokes the feeling of a palatial Greek hideaway broken up into several more...

L'asso
(212) 219-2353
41 Kenmare St,
New York, NY, 10012

A definite contender in the ever-escalating pizza wars in New York, L'asso features a wood-burning brick oven and a selection of gourmet toppings and other Italian fare.

Molyvos
(212) 582-7500
871 7th Ave,
New York, NY, 10019

If you think Greek food is just Greek food is just feta cheese sprinkled over iceburg lettuce, or maybe a gyro dripping in watery tzatziki sauce, think again. There is some great Greek cuisine available in Manhattan, sitting righ more...

Perilla
212-929-6868
9 Jones St,
New York, NY, 10014

The first winner of the now rampant Top Chef competition, Harold Dieterle (who also runs Kin Shop these days), lands in New York with a new American menu of sensational offerings, like pan seared scallops, spicy duck meatb more...

Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta
(718) 369-2874
363 7th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY, 11215

Park Slope's best Italian deli by far, Russo's offers fresh pasta, delicious sandwiches, and the best meatballs you're likely to find in Brooklyn.

Vesta Trattoria & Winebar
(718) 545-5550
21-02 30th Ave,
Astoria, NY, 11102

Astoria natives Giuseppe Falce and Leo Sacco offer up green-grocery fresh Italian food--gourmet pizza, pastas and seasonal antipasti--as well as a fully-stocked wine list and the requisite beers. With a Little more...