Flames ripped through 'Angelo's of Mulberry Street' near Hester and Grand in Little Italy just before 8 a.m. Saturday.
More than 100 firefighters battled the fire. It was quickly extinguished.
Eyewitnesses say firefighters had to rescue some people from the fire escapes.
Inspectors say the neighboring buildings are okay.
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