Lombardi's 32 Spring St., between Mott and Mulberry Sts. 212-941-7994 In business for more than a century, this place has perfected Italian style pizza using fresh mozzarella, San Marzano sauce and a thin crispy crust—enough to make any old-country grandma proud (small, six slices, $12.50; large, eight slices, $14.50). • Minimum: none • Delivery area: 14th St. to Houston St., 6th Ave to Ave. B; Houston St. to Wall St, Westside Hwy to FDR Dr. • Hours of delivery: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Mon. - Thu.), 11:30 a.m. - midnight (Fri. - Sat.), 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun.) • Credit cards: no • Keeps address on file: no Website: www.lombardisoriginalpizza.com
		Cupping Room 359 West Broadway (between Broome and Grand Sts.) 212-925-2898 An on-site baker makes fresh breads and pastries daily—perfect for a long, lazy breakfast in bed. • Minimum: $15 • Delivery area: Houston St. to Canal St., Seventh Ave. to Crosby St. • Hours of delivery: 7:30 a.m. - midnight (Sun. - Thu.), 7:30 a.m. - 1 a.m. (Fri. and Sat.) • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: no
		Rice to Riches 37 Spring St., between Mulberry and Mott Sts. 212-274-0008 After a taste of this shop's flavor-infused rice puddings with names like "coffee collapse," "stubborn banana " and "coast to coast cheesecake" you'll never go back to boring baked desserts. • Minimum: $12 • Delivery area: Spring St. to Canal St., Hudson St. to Avenue B; 14th St. to Canal St., W. Houston St. to Sixth Ave. • Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m. • Credit cards: yes ($20 minimum) • Keeps address on file: yes Website: www.ricetoriches.com
		Café Habana 229 Elizabeth St. between Prince and Houston Sts. 212-625-2002 There's a reason why this restaurant is always overflowing: The large burritos are served with your choice of filling, yellow rice, black beans, lettuce and tomato ($6.80 and up). Perfect for an at home pre-siesta snack. • Minimum: $10 • Delivery area: Canal St. to Essex St., Sixth Ave. to Fourth Ave. • Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m. • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: yes

Cubana Café
110 Thompson St., between Prince and Spring Sts.
212-966-5366

Cuban
This Latin-American neighborhood favorite takes everyday foods and gives them a kick. Scrambled eggs are infused with snow peas, chorizo and cheddar cheese ($6), hangar steak is made into a sandwich with avocado, sliced tomato, swiss cheese and chipotle mayonnaise ($7.50) and the Palomillas chicken sandwich is a pounded chicken cutlet marinated in sour orange with onion and garlic ($7).

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Canal St. to Bleecker St., Hudson St. to Bowery
Hours of delivery: 11:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m. (Sun. - Thu.), 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Fri. - Sat.)
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no

French Moroccan
When it comes to French without the fuss (or frog legs), hoodies hit Café Gitane. Through an appealing pairing of French food and Moroccan sensibilities, Gitane has become known for dishes like Moroccan couscous with chicken, peppers, raisins, pinenuts, humus and eggplant ($9.95) and yellowfin tuna ceviche ($11.75). For small at-home picnics, les petits plats are always popular—some sides include brie and apple ($5), gorgonzola, walnut and honey ($5) and beets with cinnamon vinaigrette ($3.75).

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Canal St. to 4th St., Sixth Ave. to First Ave.
Hours of delivery: 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no

Mexican Radio
19 Cleveland Pl., between Spring and Kenmare Sts.
212-343-0140

Mexican
Perfect for an at-home fiesta with friends, Mexican Radio dishes up mega-proportioned chimichangas ($15.95), tacos suave ($12.95) and enchiladas radio ($14.95) that are prepared with only the freshest ingredients. For nachos ($7.95), each chip is garnished with the perfect amount of frijoles, melted cheese, guajillo pepper sauce and tangy jalapenos slices—avoiding the dry-chips-on-the-bottom problem and making each tortilla wedge the perfect bite. Vegetarian choices are often available and many dishes come with rice and beans.

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 4th St. to Canal St., Sixth Ave. to Allen St.
Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Website: www.mexrad.com

Mottsu
285 Mott St., between Prince and Houston Sts.
212-343-8017

Japanese
Yama and Blue Ribbon don't deliver, so if you've got a yen for Japanese then Mottsu's the one to call. Corporate types get a balanced meal with lunch box specials like the salmon teriyaki option that includes miso soup and rice along with a choice of sushi (3 pieces), sashimi (5 pieces), hijiki or rolls ($12.50). Dinnertime is great for a spicy tuna ($5.75) or shrimp tempura ($8) roll and one of the generous entrees like the grilled blue fin tuna with ginger wine sauce ($20.50).

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: ten blocks north, south and west, east
to Second Ave.
Hours of delivery: noon - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.- 11 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), noon - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Fri.), 5 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (Sat.), 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. (Sun.).
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Website: www.mottsuu.com

Pepe Rosso
149 Sullivan St., between Prince and Houston Sts.
212-677-4555

Italian
Those with a passion for pasta should skip the touristy joints lining Mulberry Street and instead choose from the generous portions at Pepe Rosso. Defying the Atkins fad, low-carb foods (and Diet Coke) are shunned in favor of favorites like the penne vodka with pancetta ($7.95) and panini with ingredients ranging from prosciutto di parma to fresh tomatoes and mozzarella ($5.95-$6.95). Tip the scales with a homemade tiramisu ($4) for dessert.

Minimum: $8
Delivery area: W. 4th St. to Canal St., Varick St. to Lafayette St.
Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: $40 minimum
Keeps address on file: yes
Website: www.peperossotogo.com

Rice
227 Mott St., between Prince and Spring Sts.
212-226-5775

Asian
The name says it all at Nolita's trendy twist on one ubiquitous Chinatown staple. Ten types of rice—from everyday brown and basmati to rice infused with cinlantro, parsley and spinach—are used to make and complement the dishes. Pad Thai with chicken or tofu is a perennial favorite (small-$7, large-$10) while carrot or spinach rice balls ($5) and caldo verde (Portuguese spinach soup with rice, potato and caraway seeds, $4.50) are some of the more unique choices.

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: 8th St. to Canal St., Sixth Ave. to Ave. A
Hours of delivery: noon - midnight
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: yes

Snack
105 Thompson St., between Prince and Spring Sts.
212-925-1040

Greek
If you're going Greek, do it with the inexpensive dishes at this tiny restaurant with an enormous menu. Vegetarians will especially appreciate the huge selection of meat-free dishes like a souvlaki with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta and tzatziki with butter beans all wrapped in a warm pita that melts in your mouth ($5.95) or the enormous spinach pie ($8.45). If it's meat you desire, dig into the Keftedes--veal meatballs with almonds, pinenuts and prunes ($14.95)--or salt cod cakes with a beet and apple salad ($14.95).

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: W. 3rd St. to Canal St., Hudson St. to Lafayette St.
Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.), noon - 9 p.m. (Sun.)
Credit cards: yes ($20 minimum)
Keeps address on file: no

Spring Street Natural
62 Spring St., at Lafayette St.
212-966-0290

International
If you went a little wild over the weekend or warm weather has you swimsuit scared, call this restaurant for some healthful whole-foods-only TLC. The heaping taco ($10.50), the chopped salad ($10) and the organic rice and vegetable dinner with hijiki seaweed ($11) will set you back on the road to recovery. Twice-daily specials are even faxed out to businesses and homes alike.

Minimum: $12
Delivery area: Bleecker St. to Canal St., Sixth Ave. to Bowery
Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.), 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.)
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Website: www.springstreetnatural.com