Embark on a mouthwatering Nolita food tour and uncover the hidden culinary gems of Little Italy. Indulge in a variety of international flavors while immersing yourself in the neighborhood's rich history and vibrant atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Start off your tour in the shadow of the original Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and learn all about it’s rich history in the neighborhood as a pillar of the Italian community, peek inside the “little door” and see where the most iconic Godfather Movie scene was shot!
- Tacombi - SEATED INDOOR TASTING Try our favorite bite from one of NYC’s most popular, and authentic Mexican taqueria’s, which is paired with their refreshing Watermelon Fresca juice.
- Albanese Meats & Poultry - We stop in at this local butcher that’s been a staple in the neighborhood for over 100 years, where Martin Scorsese used to shop and now a popular location seen in the TV show “The Marvelous Miss Maisel”
- Elizabeth Street Garden - Stroll through this beautiful neighborhood garden, filled with classic statures and modern sculptures. Learn all about it’s storied history and how it may be demolished soon to make way for more housing.
- Emporio - SEATED INDOOR TASTING Watch a pizzola make your authentic Neapolitan style pizza in front of your eyes, and see it cook in just minutes inside the wood fired oven. Enjoys this setting tasting with a paired glass of wine (INCLUDED!!) for an elevated tasting like NO OTHER FOOD TOUR!
- Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family - Stop outside of this historic spot where the Gotti Mafia Family used to have their social club and take care of “Family business”!
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi - SEATED INDOOR TASTING Let us take your palate on a ride at a popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant serving rice crepe tacos filled with classic Vietnamese fillings like lemongrass chicken and pickled veggies!
- Little Italy - We’ll take a walk by the “Little Italy” restaurant row lined with classic red sauce joints hawking dinner deals and imported Italian products at specialty shops, learn about our favorite places and where to eat.
- Despaña - Packed with imported direct from Spain, this cafe and marketplace makes their delicious Chorizo in house, which we try as a Bocadila topped with manchego cheese and toasted. Browse the 100’s of other Spanish products that they import direct from like imberico ham, tinned fish, snacks and cheeses to make beautiful party trays and picnic spreads.
- Stick With Me - Try one of NYC’s most beautiful looking, and delicious tasting, chocolate bon bon’s that take 3 days to make by hand from a chocolatier who has work at some of NYC’s best restaurants.
- Cafè Belle - We start our food tour off at one of our favorite (Woman Owned) cafe’s in Nolita, tasting their house made Italian Rainbow Cookie, the perfect way to start off a food tour!
What's Included
- Complimentary glass of wine at Emporio (with non-alcoholic options)
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Lunch included
- Additional drinks available for purchase
- Age verification required for alcohol purchase
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuity
Additional Information
Find warmth in indoor restaurant tastings offered on this tour as we, trailblazers of NYC culinary journeys with over two decades of know-how since 1999, invite you!
Venture into the inviting corners of Nolita that beautifully marries age-old allure with a refreshing downtown feel. Participants relish the spectacle of a traditional pizzaiola crafting rustic pizza in a wood-fired brick oven over some delightful Italian red wine. Savor a Vietnamese taco, a Spanish chorizo coupled with manchego cheese sandwich, Mexican charred corn, a mouthwatering Italian rainbow cookie, and a masterfully created gourmet chocolate Bon Bon.
We welcome you to discover this vibrant, cool, and diverse downtown district through its food, tales, and inhabitants. The former Little Italy now dishes up assorted cuisines from across the globe for you to sample, all while you learn about historical and contemporary aspects of this trendy New York neighborhood. Home to bespoke boutiques, charming cafes, and exemplary eateries, you’ll feel the pull to become a permanent resident!
- We are only able to provide vegetarian and nut-free substitutions. We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten free, or other specific food allergies.
- Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including specific meat restrictions or nut allergies.
- Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.
Location
Cafè Belle
Mulberry Street
Cafe Belle is located on Mulberry Street, between Houston St. and Prince St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Satishatluri
Jun 6, 2024
Foodie-heaven in Nolita - It was an amazing look at the history of Nolita through the eyes of a fellow-foodie! And we had very tasty food at every eatery we had been to! Bert is awesome!
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Jamiedoeshandstands
Jun 2, 2024
Let’s go eat-a in nolita 🤌🏼 - My wife and I moved to NYC from the UK last year, we’ve done a few food tours now - this was by far the best. Really well paced, very diverse selection of foods and an extremely knowledgeable and friendy guide in Robin. I learned as much as I ate, which was a lot!Highly recommend!
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Z4129hzrachell
May 27, 2024
Nolita was a great tour with Bert! - Bert our tour guide was amazing. He was knowledgeable about the city, not just the area. He really took time to talk to all of the people on the tour and engaged in conversation with everyone. He kept his pace very casual so that all could keep up and made an effort to stop the group in the shade if we stopped to look at a specific point. We learned a lot about the area and were happy to help support local businesses. My husband and I will keep an eye out for other tours he does next time we are in the city!
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Lesley_c
May 7, 2024
Had a great time on Nolita food tour! - Robin was an excellent guide, very informative and interesting, and each of the food stood were terrific.
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Kenf132
May 3, 2024
Bert’s the Best - Vibrant and knowledgeable tour guide. He made sure everybody was comfortable and included. Would definitely tour with him again.
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Stefaniett5802xd
May 1, 2024
Bert is the absolute best!! - The Nolita food tour with Bert was the perfect way to kick off a girls trip in NYC!! The food was great and Bert is such an amazing guide - he is knowledgeable about the food, the restaurants, and the area’s history. He was fun to chat with and he provided lots of great suggestions for us to check out while in NYC. I will definitely do another tour with Bert the next time I’m in NYC!!
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Goplaces38819906729
Apr 15, 2024
Great exposure to the tastes of Little Italy. - This food tour certainly lived up to the hype. Our guide was so knowledgable and personable. The restaurants and shops visited were excellent. We will definately do this again.
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P598dmsusanm
Apr 14, 2024
Great time with great food - I have done other food tours but they didn’t compare to Foods of New York. The amount of food that you eat is so much. Every tasting was delicious. The tour guide was informative and very knowledgeable.
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Zelia_c
Apr 12, 2024
Super Exciting - Robyn was amazing! Her knowledge and how she kept us engaged was super! The team had amazing time and learned a lot. Of course the food was delicious. Thank you so much!
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Daytrip753142
Apr 9, 2024
Highlight of my weekend! - Jackie was an AMAZING guide - the perfect balance of history sharing, story-telling, and space to eat / enjoy loved ones company. I am a local to Nolita and learned SO much about my own neighborhood in a fun + digestible way. Would recommend to do with family members and/or significant others.
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