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Belmont

A taste of the old world

Photo: Lucía Vázquez

Belmont is home to the Bronx’s Little Italy, anchored by bustling Arthur Avenue with its family-run shops, bakeries and groceries. Between bites of cannoli and sips of espresso, discover an enclave that’s brimming with throwback charm; indeed, many establishments have been around for decades. The neighborhood is also adjacent to the Bronx Zoo and close to New York Botanical Garden, making it a convenient, convivial stop before or after an outdoor family outing.

THINGS TO DO IN BELMONT

Sample the many Italian restaurants, cafés and markets as you wander through Belmont's lively streets.

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Arthur Avenue Retail Market

This Bronx market specializes in all things Italian.

Bronx Beer Hall, beer
Nightlife
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The Bronx Beer Hall

In historic Arthur Avenue Retail Market, Bronx Beer Hall offers a selection of local craft beers and food.

Mike's Deli on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx
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Mike's Deli - Arthur Avenue

Mike's Deli has been serving up authentic Italian fare for over 50 years.

Enzo's
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Enzo's of Arthur Avenue

Enzo's of Arthur Avenue has the feel of a warm, neighborly bistro with a culinary school pedigree.

Photo: Will Steacy
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Full Moon Pizzeria

Full Moon Pizzeria is located at the prime corner of Arthur Avenue's enclave of Italian eateries.

Casa Della Mozzarella
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Casa Della Mozzarella

This staple of Arthur Avenue's Little Italy is famous for its hand-pulled, homemade mozzarella, available in large balls or bite-size snacks.

HISTORIC LITTLE ITALY EATERIES

These food shops and restaurants have stood the test of time—all founded at least a century ago.

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Photo: Joe Buglewicz
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Cosenza’s Fish Market

This traditional fish market is set apart from the rest by its open-air raw bar.

DeLillo Pastry Cafe, exterior
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DeLillo Cafe & Pastry Shop

A mainstay of the Arthur Avenue food scene, Delillo Pastry Shop has been baking up the same authentic Italian desserts since it first opened its doors in 1925.

Photo: Joe Buglewicz
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Madonia Brothers Bakery

This Sicilian pastry shop, famous for cannoli and fresh-baked bread, has been baking on-premises for three generations.

Marios Restaurant
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Belmont

Mario's Restaurant

It doesn’t get more Italian than Arthur Avenue, and this Bronx restaurant does its location proud.

A city street scene showing various storefronts, including a dentist's office, a "Healthy Fresh" shop, Famosa restaurant, and Egidio Pastry established in 1912. Traffic lights and street signs are visible against the backdrop of older buildings.
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Belmont

Egidio Pastry Shop

This old-school bakery in the Bronx’s Little Italy serves up traditional favorites.

TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS

Check out these companies that run food-focused neighborhood tours, and visit some big-name sights while you're in the area.

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Attractions & Tours
Citywide

Inside Out Tours

Inside Out Tours provides off-the-beaten-path bus and walking tours of New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Harlem and Queens.

Person taking a photo of their meal on Susan Sez Walking Tour
Attractions & Tours
Citywide

SusanSez NYC Walkabouts

Susan's tours receive glowing reviews: credit her insider's view of New York City.

Exterior of New York Botanical Garden
Attractions & Tours
Bedford Park

New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden features more than a million plants on 250 acres.

Snow leopard at the Bronx Zoo
Attractions & Tours
Fordham

Bronx Zoo

The world's best-known zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals.

Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, interior
Attractions & Tours
Belmont

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center

More than a library, this cultural center and community facility is dedicated to Italian-American heritage and offers a full range of programs for adults, young adults and children.

MOMENTS IN BELMONT

Red-sauce joints and old-school shops abound. Get a flavor of Belmont in our photo slideshow before you visit.

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BROWSE ALL BELMONT

Find your next stop below in our list of neighborhood venues.