Little Italy
🏙️ Welcome to the Bronx Little Italy
A Historic and Thriving Gem in Belmont
Since its founding, the Belmont section of the Bronx, affectionately known as Bronx Little Italy, has played a vital role in the development of both the borough and New York City as a whole. A cultural and economic powerhouse, Belmont welcomes thousands of local and regional shoppers each year, along with national and international tourists—making it one of the city’s most visited and beloved communities.
🇮🇹 Authentic Italian Culture in the Heart of NYC
Bronx Little Italy proudly preserves and promotes authentic Italian culture. This vibrant community supports a thriving business district filled with:
- World-class restaurants
- High-quality artisanal food markets
- Specialty shops offering handcrafted local and imported goods you won’t easily find elsewhere
The neighborhood’s charming old-world atmosphere is the result of generations of Italian families who continue to give the area its warm, small-town character—a rare gem within the urban landscape.
🎬 A Neighborhood of Inspiration
Over the years, the neighborhood has served as the backdrop and inspiration for numerous films, including:
- The 1955 Academy Award-winning Best Picture Marty
- The 1970s thriller The Seven-Ups
- The 1990s classic A Bronx Tale
Several celebrities and notable figures grew up in Belmont, including:
- Academy Award-winning actress Anne Bancroft
- A Bronx Tale writer and actor Chazz Palminteri
- Actor Dominic Chianese (The Sopranos, The Godfather: Part II)
- Acclaimed author Don DeLillo
- Rock legend Dion DiMucci of Dion and the Belmonts
After moving to the Bronx, Larry Chance formed his doo-wop group The Earls, and Joe Pesci launched his acting career here after being discovered by Robert De Niro while working as a maĂ®tre d’ in a local restaurant.
🍝 Arthur Avenue: A Culinary Destination
Above all, it’s the culinary experience along Arthur Avenue that draws visitors year after year.
Where else can you take a short walk and find such an incredible variety of authentic Italian delicacies all in one place?
Just steps away in this beloved Bronx neighborhood, you’ll discover the richest flavors, finest ingredients, and most authentic Italian culture outside of Italy itself. Visitors from around the world come to savor the traditions of a community still home to many businesses owned and operated by the same families for over a century.
💛 More Than a Neighborhood—A Community
We’re proud of everything Bronx Little Italy has to offer.
Everyone who visits is welcomed by:
- An eclectic mix of inviting shops
- Friendly faces
- A strong spirit of shared heritage, community life, and intergenerational cooperation
Whether you’re here to shop, dine, attend one of our exciting local events, or stopping by after a visit to the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, or Yankee Stadium—
The Belmont Business Improvement District (BID) promises: It’s worth the trip!
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