Speaking ITALIAN in LITTLE ITALY, New York City

We finally made it to Little Italy! The goal? Find some real Italians who can speak Italian to Alessio, try the food and see if there's authentic Italian food in Little Italy, and check out the sights and sounds. Have you been to NYC's Little Italy before??
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[@adrian_r539]

You can see how genuinely happy he is to be speaking his mother tongue with strangers in America. 🥰🥰

[@KrisW-b2h]

❤

[@KrisW-b2h]

A pinch 🤏 of pepper ❤

[@jeanninebell7062]

I love how Alessio is so happy to find real Italians in NYC. You can see the joy in his eyes to speak his language

[@spanitaliangirl]

My father’s parents were immigrants from Sicily. Both of my parents and I were born and raised in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Little Italy was a large, booming community! Italian immigrants lived and worked together, replicated their way of life- including food, trades, stores- in the Lower East Side of Manhattan! After a few generations, though, people moved into “suburban sprawls” to buy homes, etc. I’m so glad that I caught the tail-end of what was a glorious, authentic, Italian-American immigrant experience! I wish you could have experienced it too, Alessio. It was really, really something special. Glad to see Casa D’Angelo carrying it on.

[@Momba_Jules]

As an Italian-American born and raised in NYC, I’m so happy to see all these Little Italy videos. So glad you guys had the best time! NYC is such a great city

[@rikkeijzer]

Raise your hands if you also would like to eat Italian after seeing this video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sirBrouwer]

i was already eating Italian food. while watching this.

[@kara5958]

👋🏻

[@KikiMcGaha]

I love them so happy and funny…👍👍👍

[@KrisW-b2h]

I’m 1/2 Italian ❤and 1/2 Irish ☘️ …..how about I EAT YOU ❤☘️💚❤

[@Biruk2002]

Both of them just complement each other and they are both respectful of each others options. So refreshing

[@ianmurphy9955]

It warms my heart to see Alessio so genuinely happy

[@ThePasinis]

Grazie

[@richarddenny5340]

Just a guess here but I feel he's most happy when Jessi is at his side, the venue doesn't matter

[@Erinba]

It is good to hear you talking so positively about ‘southerners’ -for too long in Italy calabrese or Sicilian or apuglian were treated terribly in the north but they are the nicest people !!!

[@Chet73]

It’s because of the Italian tax system. The north is over taxed and sent to the south. It produces a lot of resentment.

[@rodentofthewoods679]

What about Molisians?

[@Ariom76]

This is an exaggeration. My parents are from the South emigrated to the North and no one treated them horribly

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

​@@Ariom76 Good for them, my parents were treated so poorly that as soon as my dad was able to get a transfer. They went back south. My dad was a state employee with a University degree, but he was still considered a " terrone"

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

​@@Chet73 Don't comment on things you know nothing about. It has nothing to do with the tax system. It had to do with history, how the south was forcibly annexed to the north. It has to do with more than a century of propaganda representing the south as freeloaders. It has to do with more than a century of the North systematically raping the South of its resources and manpower and then blaming the South for its problems. It has to do with the north aiding and abetting the mafia.

[@bobdown6981]

Jessi makes me proud to be Italian, her love for everything Italian is genuine and pure, Great video.

[@EmMiller-wu3dy]

❤

[@Aryaaddams]

My grandma was from Naples. Hearing you talk about it made me so happy!

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

(hears French) "French people, what are you doing in Little Italy?" says the Frenchie speaking Italian in Little Italy! 😉But all jokes aside, the neighborhood next door Nolita (stands for North of Little Italy) as well as SoHo (stands for South of Houston Street) has become a hub for the French community with boutiques and cafes. A Little Paris! Also, you said the Big Boss license plate fits you, but I think the Bada Bing license plate above it fits you more 😂

[@ThePasinis]

hahaha this is so true!🤣 maybe we need to visit this little Paris and have Alessio try some delicious French food!

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Yes. Little Paris is in Nolita.

[@Gaibreel]

I love her bubbly kind personality and he's so handsome and suave. Perfect couple

[@michaelmccarthy9778]

I love how Alessio is holding onto "che" instead of saying "that." I think he should keep saying it that way no matter how good his English gets.

[@erdiokur9575]

My love and passion to Italy is getting bigger and bigger every day with you and your videos guys. Thanks for the good memories. I'm thinking getting lesson to learn how to speak Italian next summer because of your videos. Lots of love from Turkey 🇹🇷🇮🇹

[@ThePasinis]

We love this so much!! We hope your language lessons go well! Maybe we will see you in Italy someday 😊

[@erdiokur9575]

@@ThePasinis Italy is my dream place since I was in high school like 2006. I will definetely see it. And like you said who knows maybe one day we can meet 😍

[@kall_me_krazi]

I have actually eaten here before. I’m in NJ so I’m super close. I can vouch for the food. My grandmother was from Naples and they don’t play about their food! Lol… It’s delicious and you can taste the quality ingredients. I am someone who gets my flour, EVOO, balsamic vinegar and other favorites imported from Italy and you tell the difference. I will also say on the flip side, there are other places in little Italy that are Americanized. This place just isn’t one of them. Favorite part of the video… Jessy “This is better than yours!” Haha guilt giggle was so organic! Haha

[@NataliaVMenshikova]

At last we see Alessio saying "delicious" about food! It's so much enjoying than watch him eating disastrous fast food/snacks/sweets from supermarket 🤗 In Alessio's taste we trust :)

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Another neighborhood you could visit is Greenwich Village, which is where the British and Irish expat community is located. Tea & Sympathy on Greenwich Ave and 13th Street is an authentic British tea shop and restaurant selling British candies and snacks. You could get a couple British chocolates and snacks and do a vid comparing them to Italian ones! There's also Myers of Keswick which sells meat pies and snacks as well.

[@asandi4444]

You two are such a wonderful couple. You literally radiate joy and your videos are so uplifting to this western Canadian who had the pleasure of living in a small village north of Rome years ago. Grazie mille!

[@eunicer.7748]

It’s such a joy to watch you two! Thank you for sharing yourselves and such positive and fun content 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@terri200]

I grew up just outside NYC, learned to cook from my girlfriends Sicilian mother and grandmother. NY Italian cooking is the best!! 👍👍👏👏🙏🙏💖💖💯💯

[@ThePasinis]

love this! What was your favorite recipe from the family??

[@terri200]

@@ThePasinis The Sunday sauce. I will never eat snails though, as I was given the job of knocking them back into the pot when they were trying to climb out. Yet I have no problem throwing a lobster into a pot of boiling water and eating it. There are just to many recipes and my son wants me to write them down. I told him I will cook the food with them as I don't have amounts. It's taste and a pinch of this and that. The only way to truly cook Italian is to cook with an Italian. I am so glad that I got that chance!!

[@levischorpioen]

The glow on your faces during and after your meal speaks volumes!

[@vinebona]

When Alessio speaks Italian you can hear a strong "friulan" accent😀 🤩

[@ThePasinis]

mi fa piacere perche quando vado in Italia mi dicono che ho perso l'accento❤️

[@vinebona]

@@ThePasinis da milanese te lo confermo, si sente tantissimo!

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

@@ThePasinis dev’essere stato fortissimo se l’hai "perso” e ancora suoni cosí friulano

[@bubbles-o72]

Love this vlog. Now I want to eat some Neopolitan food in Little Italy. Thanks for Filming this Outstanding vlog.

[@ThePasinis]

Thank you so much! We are so happy you enjoyed it!

[@mariastellamelendez8670]

The North End in Boston (Little Italy) is bigger and has festivals all summer long. The food is excellent. The history is magic. You can visit Paul Revere's house.

[@ThePasinis]

SO many people have told us to visit The North End! We have to do it!!

[@greenmachine5600]

I wouldn't say it's bigger though lol. Still fun ofc. Also Arthur avenue in the Bronx and lots of Brooklyn

[@F28aj]

Other cities always make it a competition lol. Stop it

[@user-tq2og9cw7q]

Alessio allmost shared a tear when he ate the food. His reaction is gold.

[@TheHahaha247]

Awe Alessio I could see you almost tear up tasting Italy. I feel the same way about Korean food. ❤

[@Nikkistrict]

His face when he finds his own people is precious

[@dantoddruns]

What I enjoy about your videos is that it seems that Allesio loves America as much as he loves Italy.

[@ThePasinis]

I do

[@DiligentProsperous]

Love this video and glad you found authentic Italian food to enjoy!

[@tonyatucciclark2195]

Thank you for sharing this glorious experience!!!! I need to go soon. You two are just amazing. ❤❤❤

[@ThePasinis]

Grazie Mille❤️

[@tracys694]

Omg please just move here already… our city needs you two 🤌🤌🤌

[@ThePasinis]

we thinking about it!

[@mellio9077]

Jessi’s hair looks gorgeous!!! Great day on the town. I miss Little Italy!!! Getting nostalgia here. ❤️

[@a10c032]

Happy for you guys….I love little Italy! So many restaurants and Italian grocery stores!

[@ThePasinis]

we had so much fun exploring!

[@maxmillianfoo8588]

These people at the restaurant gave hearts to what they do daily, the food looked amazing!

[@lisada3553]

"it's okay, you are American" 😂😂😂 He must've been so happy to find this piece of home

[@HM-hj5mc]

We moved from Chicago to Franklin, TN and we miss the food in Chicago so much! Whenever we visit we go to as many of our favorite restaurants as we can. Happy to see you all found some amazing food in NY while you were there!

[@alfredoamolina2807]

12:40, thank you?? Common amore!!! Grazie!!! Sei nella piccola 🇮🇹. Blessings guys. ❤

[@elizabethharris3605]

I love watching and supporting your family!! Seeing Alessio in his element is heart warming. Thank you both for abother enjoyable video. 🤍

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Thanks for taking us to Little Italy! How do you not gain weight eating such delicious food? 💕

[@paolab1112]

This brings back the memories of my exchange year. I still remember the "ziti al forno" I had in Saint Louis at Zia's. I was so skeptic but they were the best! I was shocked that I finally had found a place where I could feel at home while so away from Italy.

[@angeliricafort2478]

Now I know where to go to eat authentic Italian food in New York! This is awesome guys!

[@sunshinekk]

I learn so much from watching you both, I love you guys! My family is from Limatola and grandpa Erasmo changed his name to Rocco when he got his citizenship papers. I’m trying to learn Italian because I only know bits from growing up. I want to eventually get dual citizenship!

[@IndigoBlue12]

Idk whether or not you're still in NYC or not but the BEST most scrumptious Italian food I ever had was Carmine's in time Square- the food was fantastic- the mozzarella in corozza was outrageously delicious too

[@ThePasinis]

ooo thank you for the tip! We've heard great things about Carmines so we are curious to try it!!

[@browstobraziliansnyc2712]

Carmines is good but so Americanized. And Times Square is triple the price of everywhere else lol

[@IndigoBlue12]

Well yes- in times Square their prices are inflated but when you're looking to have an amazing meal before/after a Broadway show the convenience of its location is more economical than paying for parking, tipping and a cab

[@Dumbledorvsdementors]

Have you only ever eaten Italian food at Carmine’s ‘cause that’s the only way I could see anyone in the entire tri state area saying they best Italian food they’ve ever had was in Times Square.

[@deborahpaley21]

@@ThePasinis Chicken scarpariello and the hot antipasti platter are my recs. There's another Carmine's on Boradway at 90th, if you want to not be in a touristy neighborhood. I'd also be curious for you guys to go to Lombardi's Pizza in Soho on Spring St., John's of 12th St (very old restaurant), for fancy treat/occasion Il Cantinori 10th St. which is pretty expensive.

[@gohr13]

Good video. I would definately stop @ that restaurant. This is gold. Thank you guys for sharing.

[@karenmar1529]

Now I know what I'm having for dinner today, Italian for sure! Everything looked delicious! I'm happy you had a fun visit, great video! I think you guys just missed The Pasta Queen, she was just visiting NY. Have you watched her? She is fabulous too.

[@Pikkuseen]

Do bergamo

[@patriciamartin6756]

What's also strange is that I have friends that are Greek and Middle Eastern; even though I am Italian , people who don't know us assume we are all family because of similar features and coloring. We also get together to cook, and we cook certain recipes with the same ingredients. What was even funnier was my Swedish mother in law gets in act quite well with certain foods

[@yokoakimura]

It is not so strange. People think Italians are “white” and “European” like that is supposed to be a definitive distinction that likens all European countries together, but Italy is very much a Mediterranean country, and had a lot of history/trade with the Middle East and Northern Africa. The British isles are going to have more of that northern Viking influence although the Roman influence is definitely there, and they have that cold weather and potatoes culture like a lot of the Northern European states

[@sirBrouwer]

well it is known that back in the Byzantine area a lot of Nordic warriors did go to Constantinople (Istanbul) to fight as hired man. Big chance that they would bring there own culture and adopt some of the local culture and brought it back home.

[@tlacorp.3813]

It is like assuming a Danish person could be Swedish. Some countries have close phenotypes and cultural markers.

[@charliesargent6225]

@@yokoakimura Yeah that's because Italians ARE “white” and “European” and did not only trade or mingle with M.E. and N. African countries but also with Northern Europeans...LEARN SOME HISTORY or stick to Asian history

[@patriciamartin6756]

Yes. You are absolutely right. I noticed something strange though. Because my husband is Swedish, I thought I would take a stab at learning Swedish! I was baking the other day, and without thinking, I started using some food words in Italian aloud and when my mother in law heard me, she understood it when I told her "Cinnamon Roll even though she her Italian is non existent. Latin came into usages in Sweden in the 1600 so I assume Swedish got some of it's root words from Latin

[@rop.9199]

I'm so glad you loved Little Italy; to me, it's beautiful. I haven't been to Casa di Angelo yet (it used to be my favorite restaurant, Angelo's, but it burned down in 2018.) I heard it reopened under new management and i was disappointed. You made me want to try it! Enjoy the rest of your time here❣️

[@Ameslan1]

That was a very heart warming video especially at the Naples restaurant!

[@ThePasinis]

thank you so much!

[@tashatopalakis2035]

Love You and your love for your home 🇮🇹🙏🏼!! Truth on each food tasted, can not wait to go. Keep sharing beautiful Couple 🥰🥰

[@BarneyAcaron]

The happiness that y'all give out is insane!

[@itiswhatitis1345]

The end there..."For getta about it, get outa here" lol...great vid 🤣

[@dmam58]

Great series! I feel as if I have been part of the trip too! Thank you for sharing this fun experience!

[@peacekelly1128]

That’s so very nice to know that little Italy in New York has authentic food. When I go visit, I will make a point to go to Little Italy. Thank you for sharing this video. Grazie millie.

[@SuziRibs1515]

🥲❤ Alessio talking about Italians of the south. So true. My Noni would be so happy hearing that. They came from Sicily. They raised me well. Love your channel. Auguri!

[@lindaboo3220]

The best food, the best wine, the best service, the best croissants, the best coffee, the best gelato, the cleanest, friendliest place I have ever been is Italy. That was the trip of a lifetime for this old gal ❤

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Your post is not hyperbolic enough.

[@lizdominguez1]

Thank you for the recommendation. What a gem, can't wait to try next time I'm in NYC.

[@brenm000]

So happy Alessio loved the Italian restaurant in Little Italy! love watching you both!

[@pattysylvester8470]

I loved this video at Little Italy. It was so awesome and you two are so much fun together. My family is from Naples so I really enjoyed seeing the wonderful experience you had. ❤️🇮🇹❤️

[@ms.amanda8407]

You guys are such a fun couple! I’m ready to visit little Italy!

[@ThePasinis]

You should! but wait for the nexts videos for a big surprise

[@ms.amanda8407]

@@ThePasinis I’m excited!!

[@caraevans2609]

I love it! Great video! I could hear the collection of “mob hits” playing in the background. I always put on my CD’s when I’m in the mood for some of my family’s homemade Bagna Cauda sauce.

[@Azuller]

I like these longer vids. Found you guys on Shorts first and really enjoy your videos so far!~

[@wesandchelle]

What a fun video. I'm so glad Alessio found some real Italian people and food.

[@getaroundgirl]

Happy you two had a pleasurable experience in Little Italy and found a good spot! Personally, I’ve never eaten there in my 10+ yrs in NYC. I do love Di Paolo’s though. Will you guys try NY pizza favorites like Scar’s and Robertas? for Napolitan pizza we like Song e Napule, and una pizza napoletana, or maybe ribalta which was where the Euro cup 20/21 festivities took place

[@richardschleenvoigt4374]

The genuine happiness in Alessio's eyes were fantastic!

[@AN-jw2oe]

Oh my goodness, I must try that tiramisu sometime in my life! Thank you for helping me add Casa D’Angelo to my bucket list! ❤️

[@vm7859]

Great trip just seeing that meal where you had such joy best thing ever

[@thenargles]

I love seeing you two so happy :-)

[@p3trapaig362]

Love the sharing of different languages in the beginning ❤

[@aris1956]

16:30 When that car goes by, you know you're in an Italian district. 😉 😀

[@lori5032]

Belisimo! I wish you would have visited a bakery. I was there years ago, and the italian cookies were amazing! Great Video! I Love you both! 💚🤍❤

[@martiemutsch7461]

WOW this doesn’t look like little Italy New York that I remember. I must go back.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Little Italy in Manhattan, is only a shadow of its former self. Much of it,sadly had been subsumed by Chinatown. There are five Chinatowns in NYC, with the biggest in Queens. An indication of the large numbers of Chinese in NYC.

[@bani_niba]

Everyone says the real non-touristy Italian neighborhood in NYC is Arthur Ave in the Bronx. If you're still in NYC, that would be a good area for a video.

[@sewgood22]

Waiter: Are you French? Alessio: No, not yet.

[@ThePasinis]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aSome1]

sono brasiliano e parlo italiano...molto bello di guardare americani che sono originati di famiglia italiana parlando italiano e non dimenticando delle sue origini...auguri!

[@joanntangorra8603]

I was born in little Italy on Mulberry St New York, 66 years ago.. Little Italy, spanned may blocks and now only a few.. it was a wonderful place where italians settled down from Italy.. It was very nice watching your video, Thank You for posting your travels there..by the way, I think you two are wonderful together, you make me laugh..

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

When I walk along Mulberry Stteet, and I get saddened by how Little Italy has beome tiny Italy.

[@abigailr.22]

This was a fantastic video!! Have you ever thought about teaming up with Carlo and Sarah, and doing a video similar to this? That would be so cool!

[@MsSam66ok]

Yes, that is the one restaurant we ate at in Little Italy, our first night in nyc! Love! I grew up with an Italian family so I know my Italian food well,❤

[@patriciaburton1697]

Brought tears to my eyes. My mother was from Naples Italy.

[@gramirez72]

Buonissimo vlog! Grazie per averci fatto conoscere Casa d’Angelo e averci mostrato Little Italy.

[@francescopennisi2741]

Im half Napolitan and Half Sicilian and what you said about the Napolitan side being so welcoming is true. The Sicilian side is as well, the south is known for that but Napoli is king when it comes to hospitality haha

[@Joshadowolf]

Jessi, I have a good idea. I want you to react Alessio to Jersey Shore cooking on TV. I thought his reaction gonna be good! 😂😂 Hope you read my comment.

[@susieblu4152]

Alessio is close to tears, so HAPPY for him to eat real food!

[@sunmoonstars0369]

How amazing to meet fans on the street in NYC little Italy , I mean what are the odds!?!?

[@DovidM-s4c]

Piemonte ravioli, Albanese butcher store, DiPalo, Ferrara, Parisi bakery, are all great stores that deserve our business. Also E. Rossi. As far as restaurants, Vincent's is as old school as they come. Umbertos is famous. Alleva sadly closed down and has relocated to NJ due to high rents

[@southerncaltattooedbiker3643]

When my first Husband came to the United States from Socially he lived in New York and then moved to California were I met him he would get so angry if someone called him Italian because he was Sicilian but he had the same way of talking like your Husband. Cheech was 57 and I was 24 at the time he has since passed away but everyone of his son's was named after him his name was Joseph Sansavera !

[@user-wb3pe3ee2e]

I’ve always wanted to go to Little Italy. Thank you so much for taking us with you!

[@mattfigg1576]

Can't wait to see the Carrabbas episode!

[@lilicollazo750]

This is a great video! It made us plan a trip soon. Thank you!!

[@lindagiorgio6058]

My husbands family's business was at 345 Mulberry St. in the late 1800's - early 1900's. It was Little Italy, but now it's considered Chinatown.

[@janisjoplin4647]

Glad you moved tables - away from the street. I was worried about your safety. Good to know we now have a great place to eat for our next trip to NYC.

[@doreenrosario9808]

Come back to New York for the Feast of San Gennaro and film!! Would love to see you eat all festival foods! ♥

[@Lucarus100]

There's another Little Italy in the Bronx and scattered throughout Brooklyn, Whitestone, Queens and Staten Island

[@cynique100]

Hopefully you get to experience the little italy on Arthur ave in the bronx. You won't be disappointed!! There is a store where they sell fresh mozzarella can't recall the name but alot of italians there as well!!

[@ThePasinis]

E' nella nostra lista

[@davidgajeske7191]

I lived in Friuli for 4 years for work. I traveled all over Italy but Friuli is my favorite! I lived in Fontanafredda, loved it there.

[@lynbyrd482]

The cheese shop missed out on having you all advertising for their place in the video!!

[@tessatokke1551]

I live in NY and used to work 2 blocks from this restaurant. Have never tried, but I'll make a point of doing so now! I lived in south Brooklyn, the other little Italy! I always went to Villabate Alba for bakery, and L&B Spumoni Gardens for the grandma style pizza. They cannot be beat! Someone got shot over the sauce recipe a few years ago. If you go to either of these places, please make a video!

[@francescos7361]

Thanks , is beatiful see italians there with competencies who works there.

[@sarahmorrisette7937]

You should go to Little Italy in Boston- the North End! Heaven!

[@humbertopretto7779]

Angelos is the only restaurant on mulberry street that you have to be italian to work on the front of the house that is how authentic they are . .

[@ThePasinis]

Amazing

[@patriciamartin6756]

It's funny to hear my Swedish husband and in laws picking up on some of my expressions like thr ones here. " Fuhgedabout it! What'sa matter u? Get outta heah" Funny to hear Swedish people talking like that!