SPQR, little Charlie’s, Ruggiero’s, Luna, and Lanza’s (now a Joe&Pats pizzeria, which may be worth hitting) are all closed.

Cafe Palermo on mulberry st is owned and operated by baby John DeLutro, whose family were all Gambino and he may also be (did time for heroin trafficking).

Honestly if you’re going to little Italy downtown you’re better off eating at some of the newer places like Rubirosa or Aunt Jake’s. Or grab some meats and cheeses from DiPalo and sit in a park soaking up the scenes. Since covid the area has seen way less traffic and much more homeless and mentally ill.