Absolutely the BEST place downtown to get an espresso! Their pistachio cookies are the BEST! Ottimo posto!!

Best pistaccchioso latte I've ever had. If I could take them with me back to LA I would. The cannolo was excellent as well. NY you are lucky! read more

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I have been popping in for a morning cappuccino, and they are fantastic. Such a pleasant way to start the day. And the store is so beautiful. read more

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This place is a true hidden gem! Anytime I'm visiting the city I make it my mission to come here for a pear juice and an arancini! I always feel like I'm back in Sicily with family when I visit. Friendly staff and the place is decorated so cute! read more

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Absolutely smashing sandwiches, cookies, pastries etc. definitely worth stopping by. For the friendly service and even better food.

We stopped by this spot for decided to give it a try based on a sign that said the BEST Sicily food post. The sign got us! We ordered the Spinach and Mushroom Arancini and it was honesty quite yummy. We had it toasted and it was great on a cold day. They did warn us it was a bit of a wait to toast, but I felt like we waited for 10 minutes. Was it a 10 minute wait good when you're in a rush? Not really, but give it a try if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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After countless reels, I finally made my way to best Sicily. It's a cute, quaint little shop/restaurant located in FiDi. I walked in and was instantly reminded of all my best memories from living in Sicily- the art, the music, and last but certainly not least, all the paninis and chocolates. Unsure of what to get, I kept it simple with a pistacchio cookie and a blood orange soda. The pistacchio cookie was one of the best I've had. It was simple yet packed a powerful punch. You wouldn't think cookie and pistachio go together but let me tell you, they do and it works! The blood orange soda was delightful! I don't drink soda but was willing to try this! Blood orange isn't a common flavor and while I've had it in other things, I surely couldn't pass up the opportunity to have it again. The shop offers a lot of things for sale: Tshirts, chocolates, food, etc. There really is something for everyone. The man working told me the owner lives close by and is always going back and forth to Sicily bringing these back. I wish I had the stomach to try some of the pasta but I was still pretty full from my meal earlier. If you love all things Sicilian, you'll def love this, too! read more

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Absolutely love this little gem! Sandwiches are delicious. The focaccia bread is light and crispy. Fresh coffee beans and dry pasta were also a hit once we got back home. My daughter had lasagna and it was one of the best I've had. read more

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Really cute place. We had the chocolate donut and nutella croissant, both very tasty. Will come back next time we're in town.

Short walk from Staten Island ferry terminal. Shop is tucked away, you could walk past it. Everything looks so appetizing. Arancina was delicious although somewhat crunchy. Couldn't tell if it was the breading or risotto was al dente. I would definitely go back and try other things when in the area read more

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Amazing family owned spot with the friendliest and hospitable staff. Amazing fresh crispy fluffy cornetto with the most delicious pistachio cream I've ever had. Gotta eat it on the spot otherwise it makes the cornetto soggy! (Still bussing though) The Italian hot chocolate was okay! They use a company from Italian so it IS Italian it's just not the thicker chocolatier hot chocolate that I prefer. Loved the vegetarian arancino. I will be BACK! read more

The food lives up to the hype. It was one of the best olive oil pastries I've ever had and the ragu sauce in the baked pasta had plenty of umami. It's very tiny so if you're dining in you'll overhear everything and feel the draft every time the door opens. It was too crowded when we went to properly browse the shop, so will try to find a quieter time to go read more

I would like to commend the amazing young folks who work in here because this little shop is the closest thing to Sicily. The store is quite small and square footage, however it packs a punch and has several imported items from Italy. Majority of the items in here for purchase don't even have English written on it, which makes me so happy. I ended up buying the espresso beans which I'm really excited for. One bag cost $20 which is just about the right size and cost in comparison to the other espresso that I normally buy. I got the brioche for lunch, which had mozzarella prosciutto and arugula in it and it was delicious. The bread was so soft and fresh. I genuinely knew I was going to have an amazing meal here. I can't wait to go back and buy other things on the menu read more

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Arancini is pretty good but $9 each seems high. Cute little authentic shop. I ended up eating the arancini with calabrian chili to give some kick which was delicious. read more

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This tiny place is special. I am happy to say I enjoyed everything I tasted and look forward to returning. It brought me back to Sicily and that was wonderful. The meat arancini was the best I have had anywhere! Crisp on the outside and the filling was oh so flavorful. We then shared the Salemi Focaccia (grilled vegetables on focaccia that was toasted to perfection in olive oil). The vegetarian lasagna had an unexpectedly delicious cream sauce and was topped with pistachios, of course. The desserts looked amazing but we were so full the cookies were our only option. While delicious & beautiful some are small and expensive, but most exciting were the butter biscuits that reminded me of those that were a morning ritual while in Sicily. Even the espresso made the mark. I was told by the customers next to us we had to get the cannoli...next time, and there will be a next time, I assure you. The owner was not at the shop, but that did not make a difference in service or food quality. They were Informed & attentive. There was a non-stop stream of customers. It was the week between Christmas & New Year's and patrons ranged from tourists from around the world to residents. The selection of retail items included food, beverages, traditional pottery, textiles and the list goes on. It is a tiny place but lots for your eyes to explore. Now when I say tiny, I mean tiny, 3 duces next to each other, two small high tops and maybe 3 cafe tables outside. They did a brisk takeout and clearly offer delivery but I loved dining in. Needless to say, GO! read more

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Absolutely fantastic arancini, espresso, bombolini, with a super friendly and welcoming atmosphere and staff 10/10

Great bodega. Not a sandwich gal normally but these are fire. This is a legit Italian spot, good things happening here read more

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This is an escape to the fine , simple , precious things of life ..... Everything is fresh ,everything is done right , if it's the focaccia or the arancini or the fantastic dolce treats . Great imported grocery stuff to take home . Just a wonderful charming fun for escapism. Highly recommended!!!! Definitely A destination!!!!! read more

OK, how did FiDi of all neighborhoods end up with one of the best Italian markets in the city? Best Sicily Bottega is a little Italian shop just south of Wall Street that is slinging crunchy paninis and delicious arancinis. Walk in around lunch rush and you'll likely find a short line of people waiting for their paninis to be warmed while the servers holler orders in Italian. Maybe you'll chat with an Italian patron as they wait for their afternoon espresso and olive oil cake. All I know for sure is, you should definitely go here. Just be careful that your coworkers don't try to steal some of treats you picked up. read more

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So glad I found Best Sicily, I love this café and the verity of goods they sell. For lunch I had the caprese sandwich and it was incredible due to the quality of ingredients used: the salted focaccia bread, the oil, the tomatoes, and the mozzarella cheese. I also had the pistachio donut which was okay. Can't wait to go back for another sandwich. Bonus points for making me a vegetarian sandwich when there want one on the menu that day. read more

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A piece of Sicily Italy in Fidi. Amazing food great atmosphere. Vito the barista is incredible. Highly recommend ! read more

SO Yummy! - sandwiches, pizza and ! Friendly staff. Popular place and service is quick. We will come back for the bombolone! read more

Such a cute little spot. The treats were so yummy looking & the arancini's were all delicious. Some of the best I've ever had. We tried one of each. Another customer boasted about how good the pistachio cookies were too. Seems like a local treasure and the type of place you look for when you are nearby. A true gem. read more

Delicious sandwiches and focaccia. Staff was friendly and helpful. Cute place and we enjoyed and would recommend.

Love this place , saw an influencer post it and stopped by a couple times and love it. The olive oil from Sicily is THE BEST I EVER HAD, their rice balls are delicious and the potatoe rosemary slice is one of a kind amazing ... amazingly authentic read more

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I work in the area, and after putting together a spreadsheet for the office of eateries, cafes and after-work happy hour spots, came upon Best Sicily Bottega and its high ratings through a Google search. Decided to finally go this afternoon, and shocked it's only 2 blocks away, lucky me! I had to try the arancini after reading so many great comments on them, went for the vegetarian one, and IT. IS. GREAT. Picked up their pistachio latte (chose oat milk) and wow, so good, subtle sweetness to allow the pistachio flavor to come through, sublime. Oh, and the staff? Adorbs, so helpful. This tiny little place, they've really figured out how to pack in a lot of goodness. Yup, I'll be going back to try everything there! read more

A took a trip to Fidi to sample Best Sicily Bottega. This was no easy task. If you are not familiar with the maze of streets in lower Manhattan you could be walking around for hours. I walked in a grabbed a Palermo sandwich, and a bottle of water. The Palermo was delicious. The Focaccia was a bit oily, but otherwise very good. Now for the bill. $22.63 for a sandwich and a bottle of water. Madonna Mia! read more

The best food service and ambiance after a long day of work. Order the rice ball arancini and sip on the pistachio cappuccino while reading your fav section of the nytimes. What a day you're going to have if you miss Sicily! read more

Unbelieveable stuff. Great for a snack or lunch. This is one of the only places in the US that feels like you are actually in Italy. It's a shoe box of a location that somehow has some of the best, freshest, most flavorful bread and pastries you will ever find. The lunch sandwiches are incredible, mostly thanks to this amazing bread. But the stuff in between is great too. You can find tuna, eggplant, pork, etc, but the classic mozzarella, tomato, basil option was my fave. They have tons of fresh pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth, too. And you can stand and sip an espresso while you wait, just like Italy. I went twice in a week and can't wait to go back. read more

Great little spot and it felt like I was transported back to rural Italy- My Selinunte Panino was super tasty and I washed it down with a cool Sanbitter. Bravo, Best Sicily Bottega read more

Very cute. So happy they're here. Friendly owners and lots of little accoutrements for your kitchen and mouth. Serving coffee and orange cake and arancine and all the rest. read more

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This is the coziest and most adorable little chunk of Sicily in the heart of the city. I always enjoy going on a walk sometime around lunch with my boyfriend during the weekends and stopping in to grab us some arancini which is AMAZING!!! Their hot cocoa is also that of childhood nostalgia and a cup on a cold day can really cure the blues. The ladies here are lovely and they always welcome you with a great big smile so grab a table, sit and enjoy the coziness of the establishment. I can't say I've tried much because I am obsessed with the arancini but I will be coming back to this review after making a point of trying more of their items and update ‍ read more

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Lots of delicious food options , all from Sicily.prepared sandwhiches and desserts. Service attentive and helpful. Small andntidy shop, not too loud read more

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I was in the neighborhood to run some errands and needed a bite to eat, since I'd skipped breakfast. Doing some quick searching before I left, I found this spot and decided it would be my destination for an early lunch. I was greeted as I came in and quickly set my eyes on a small panini and an arancini, figuring this would be a good way to judge the place. Both were fresh and delicious, and tasted how they should - I only wish I'd had room and time for more, but hopefully I can come back soon. The shop is small and cute and relaxed, and I could see myself spending time some relaxed time here, possibly with a book or to meet a friend. The only drawback is I don't live nearby, so I'll need to make a point to take special trips when I have a craving for some Sicilian snacks. read more

I've ordered from this place twice once in person and for delivery. Both times the food was DELICIOUS. I've had the zucchini pizza, mortadella panini (my absolute favorite thing so far) and the arancina Norma. Zucchini pizza was crispy and light and same with the focaccia for the mortadella panini which also had the perfect amount of mortadella and stracciatella . The arancini is huge and packed with eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and rice. What makes this place stand out is the ingredients which you can tell are very high quality. The food didn't feel heavy or greasy as well. They also have great service and are super friendly!! It's a small place so it's more for to grab a quick bite to go, but they do have some available seating inside and outside. read more

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Visited this quaint little lunch shop. Had a mortadella w Stracciatella (cheese) and pistachio sandwich on focaccia. The bread was warm and crunchy and soft on the inside and tasted very fresh. Also had the hazelnut gelato, which was fantastic. read more

Adorable cute place with authentic Sicilian flair. I will be back to try the pizza and other savory options. Flavorful. read more

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This is such a cute little shop and their food is amazing. I came here twice on my 2 day stay nearby and haven't stopped thinking about it. Had two different people help me and both of them were great. On my next trip to the city, I will go out of my way to come back. read more

So excited to have this little Sicilian market in the neighborhood. Tried the spinach and mushroom arancini- the rice is perfect, flavors were all there and has enough seasoning. Just the right level of cheesiness too. Will be back. read more

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Everything here is amazing. The rosemary focaccia they use on the paninis is amazing. Rice balls were probably some of the best I've ever had. Staff are all Italians and very friendly. Not a big place but definitely a great spot to grab something to go or sit. They have a few tables and chairs inside and out. Highly recommend this place. read more