Everybody knows that Italians know how to cook, but not everyone knows what exactly it is you should order when you’re hanging out in Little Italy. The options can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve narrowed things down a bit. Listed below are the best of the best restaurants to choose when it comes to eats in Little Italy. From cannoli and tiramisu to pizza and mussels, the Italians have you covered in their part of town.

Best of Little Italy: Caffe Palermo

Caffe Palermo is known as the home of the “Cannoli King,” so you had better make sure you order at least a couple of them while you’re traipsing through Little Italy. You can choose between a classic and a chocolate-covered shell, each filled with sweet ricotta cream. If your sweet tooth is still hankering for some more goodies, order up a slice of the tiramisu…you certainly won’t regret it. 148 Mulberry St., 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com

Best of Little Italy: Baz Bagel & Restaurant

Italians need to eat breakfast too, and Baz Bagel & Restaurant has that front covered in Little Italy. The bagels here are as crispy and doughy as you’d hope them to be, and the cream cheese is off-the-charts adventurous with its flavors. Try out their beet-horseradish and wasabi-tobiko, or if you want to go a more traditional route, their whitefish salad and Salmon Trip options are not going to disappoint. 181 Grand St., 212-335-0609, bazbagel.com

Best of Little Italy: Rubirosa 

When you’re aching for a full meal, head over to Rubirosa to fill up on pizza, homemade pastas, and panini. They make a killer chicken parmigiano and meatball parmigiano if you’re ordering individually, or if you want to go family style, the Rubirosa Supreme is an absolute must (tomato, homemade mozzarella, pepperoni, mini meatballs, and roasted garlic). 235 Mulberry St., 212-965-0500, ribirosanyc.com

Best of Little Italy: Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

You’ll often find a long line going down the length of Ferrara Bakery & Cafe once you’ve stepped inside of its iconic doors. Think of any kind of European bakery dessert you’ve ever wanted to try, because chances are that they have it here. From lobster tails and fruit tarts to Napoleons and chocolate eclairs, you could spend weeks visiting this Little Italy hotspot and still have new desserts to try every single day. 195 Grand St., 212-226-6150, ferraracafe.com

Best of Little Italy: DiPalo’s

DiPalo’s isn’t you're run-of-the-mill grocery story. Oh no, it’s much more exciting than that, filled from corner to corner with Italian specialties that hail from all 20 regions of Italy. Cured meats, imported olive oils, handmade cheeses, fresh mozzarella, and prepared foods are just some of the must-see selection, as are the chocolates, vinegars and freshly baked breads. All we can do is drool. 200 Grand St., 212-226-1033, dipaloselects.com

Best of Little Italy: Lombardi’s

Noted as being America’s first pizzeria, you can’t visit Little Italy without stopping in at Lombardi’s. Along with serving a mouth-watering delicious margherita pizza, they make a clam pie that’s just as beloved by all the locals. Lombardi’s was established in 1905, and considering it’s been operating for over a century, you can be sure they’re not going to disappoint. 32 Spring St., 212-941-7994, firstpizza.com 

Best of Little Italy: Capri Ristorante

Italians make some darn good seafood…if you didn’t know that, now you do. Head over to Capri Ristorante to get your fill of it. The carpaccio di polpo (thinly sliced octopus marinated the Italian way) and misto caldo di mare (a platter of mussels, calamari, shrimps, and clams in a homemade tomato sauce) are two dishes that will seal the deal. 145 Mulberry St., 212-625-2626, caprinyc.com