The 'Real' Little Italy- NYC's Best Kept Secret? (Arthur Ave, Bronx)

Arthur Ave, known as the "Real" Little Italy, is a small area of the Belmont (Bronx, NYC) that is way off the tourist circuit. We explore one of New York City's most classical area's, and hop around from a bread store, to a restaurant, a pastry shop, and more . Leave me a comment and let me know if you would visit Arthur Ave in the Bronx after watching this video ? Subscribe for more adventures from NYC and beyond.

SPECIAL Thanks to the Belmont Bid + John and Will from On The Bus Productions for their footage.

LOCATIONS VISITED:
1) Addeo & Sons Bakery- 2372 Hughes Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
2) Enzo's- 2339 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
3) Gino's- 580 E 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458
4) Casa Della Mozzarella- 604 E 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458
5) Calabria Pork Store- 2338 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY 10458

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What did you think of the Bronx Little Italy and this video? Would you consider visiting on your next NYC Trip or if you're a local soon? Leave me a comment because I want YouTube to know you're watching. Subscribe for more adventures from NYC and beyond ! Transit Directions to Arthur Ave BELOW:

From Manhattan: Take the Metro North Train to Fordham Station. Walk 10 Minutes to reach Arthur Ave. Perfectly safe during the day.





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[OkieGal]

Going to NYC for 5 days in September. You just helped me decide where I’m eating on Day 2: Enzos of Authur Ave! Gotta, gotta gotta have that calamari! Thank you, John! Excellent vid!

[ilariagioffre]

I'm Italian ( I live in North Italy, near Milan) and I always was curious about how Little Italy looked like.
Obviously when you compare the italo-american culture with the original one they're completely two different worlds, but I'm proud about those people whose parents decided to go to the USA without anything with them but a small amount of money, it's also thanks to them that we live in the Italy that we all know (especially thinking about how they've financially helped their families in South Italy during the past decades), Grazie✨

[kevinheffernan]

8/5/2021
I have been wanting to go here ever since you posted this video.
We finally got there today. We tried all the places you mentioned.
It was AWESOME! Thank you SO much for your videos!

[GabriellaLascano]

I grew up on 180th street right around there and I would walk around and eat pizza eat tiramisu and cheesecake and it’s just fabulous. I always wondered why people even bothered to go to little Italy in manhattan lol

[urbanviii]

Arthur Avenue is like a candy store for adults! Wonderful stores with amazing foods!

[benjaminraifer]

I feel that anyone who never tried a cannoli is missing out on one of the best things ever invented.

[mrvk]

My experience is that 99% of restaurants in Little Italy are fake now. They have shills trying to woo customers from sidewalks and then have all-Mexican or Asian cooks behind the scenes that make fake Italian food that they overprice by a mile. Maybe, 1-2 still authentic restaurants are still out there, but there are MUCH better, real, authentic Italian options in NYC elsewhere.

[MariaRamirez-cige]

I live in Puerto Rico every year I fly to New York on vacation and my first stop is Little Italy of the Bronx especially Faria Augusto.

[Jaycation]

The Boogie Down Bronx looks LIT! Can we check this out on my next visit?

[fabianpersch]

The neighborhood is also called Belmont. Dion and the Belmonts and many other famous groups from the 50's lived there and stood on the corners singing doowop.

[jamesfarrell]

When I was a kid I lived in Jersey City NJ.
We had a similar neighborhoods.
It was called berginline and summet Ave.
There were no malls or large supermarkets.
Everyone went to summit Ave and there was any kind of store you could imagine.
It went on and on and was a experience.
Unfortunately these neighborhoods are gone for good.
They still exists on Arthur Ave and is a one of a kind of place that is unique in America.
Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA

[markvda]

Hey we just got back from Arthur Ave! Thanks for a great tip, would never have gone there otherwise. Unfortunately Gino’s was closed Monday, we went to Morrone Bakery around the corner and it was excellent! Full Moon pizza was right there, really enjoyed that - nice slices! Got some great bread and biscotti at Addeo bakers.

Thanks for all your New York videos, made a huge difference in our trip!

[robtberardi]

I live in the neighborhood & although it has great restaurants (Tra da Noi on 187th is my favorite) and cafes (yes, Gino's!), its real charm is going "medieval grocery shopping" before making sauce. You go to the market and buy vegetables, then go next door to the baker, then the butcher, the pasta store, the wine shop, right down the line.

[cefimssoas]

I ve been to little Italy in Manhattan NY; but unfortuntely it s only a few shops and on the brink of disappearing, keeps getting smaller and smaller and being eaten by the ambitious china town, I hope the new generation of Italians keep their very beautiful heritage alive :-(

[gregcleveland]

Enzo's - a classical restaurant! This is such a great highlight of this fun, old world neighborhood. Wondering how many movies and TV shows have been filmed in this neighborhood? Great job, again, Jon!!! Hit it out of the park!!

[JacobCarlson]

9:02 "It canoli go up from here"
Missed opportunity!

[cjaquilino]

My grandparents on the Italian side lived on 185th and Cambreleng. So in the 90s I'd be there a couple times a week until I was 11 or 12. I didn't even know there was *another* Little Italy for years. And forget about the other enclaves in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Though my uncle lived in Morris Park, so I knew about that.

Looking back, I'd say even by then Arthur Avenue was about half Italian. New York always changes. That's just what it is. I mean, people my Dad's age had been moving out for years because of crime. But lots of older folks like my grandparents stayed. We used to run errands for them. Even then the side streets off Arthur Avenue would have Italian run businesses of every type. You didn't go to the super market. you had your barbershops, Italian Ice (or frankfurter) carts, bought your meat, cold cuts, cheese and bread at separate stores, etc.

Anyway, I just reminiscing. I'm just glad people still enjoy it today. Great video. And I gotta check out the old one.

[sakja]

Bronx Zoo right there too.

Finally making my NYC dream come true. Moving to UWS. W 76th near Riverside on Wednesday. Thanks to you and other NYC YouTubers, I've got all the NYC hacks I'll need.

[jamesfarrell]

I love Arthur Ave.
It is a unique in America.
Tons of fun for the whole family.
I spent the whole day and did not want to leave the first time I visited.
I was reluctant to go the first time because it is in the Bronx and close to the South Bronx which doesn't have the best reputation.
It is a very safe neighborhood just like the Italian market in South Philadelphia.
They make sure of that.
My impression I got after my first visit was that this is Disneyland for adults.
I really enjoyed your video.
Thank you for posting.
I hope that this will inspire New Yorkers to visit and experience a once in a lifetime adventure.
Greetings from Atlantic City New Jersey USA