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HOURS: SUNDAY ~ THURSDAY 11:30AM - 2:00AM • FRIDAY ~ SATURDAY 11:30AM - 3:00AM

since 1985

who we are

We opened our doors in 1985, and while our world has changed, our menu hasn't. Serving family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, La Mela is the one place where time stands still in flavor. When we first opened our doors, our goal was to create a place where families from around the globe can celebrate in a warm atmosphere to toast a special occasions or even join us for a fun lunch with friends. Today, this sentiment still stands. That is why La Mela Ristorante is a well known staple of Mulberry Street in New York’s historic Little Italy.

we're family

At La Mela our customers are family, that is why we display our family photos proudly on our walls. You'll notice that our La Mela family has included some faces you'll recognize like Adam Sandler, Mariah Carey, Norman Reedus and many more. If you join us and take a family pic, tag us at #lamelanyc and maybe you'll be on the wall next time you come in.