Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, Koo Thai and Thai Hot Box, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 35 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable soul food restaurants in Carnegie Hill. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Carnegie Hill's Affordable Soul Food Destinations
Carnegie Hill offers a surprisingly diverse array of affordable, soul-warming meals that cater to every palate without breaking the bank. This collection highlights neighborhood favorites ranging from the vibrant spices of Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill and MOMO 97 to the comforting Italian staples found at Pinocchio Restaurant and Fumo Upper East Side. Whether you are craving Mexican flavors from Burritos y Mas or a relaxed American dinner at Home Kitchen, these local gems provide a welcoming atmosphere and a rich variety of global cuisines.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Soul Food Restaurants in Carnegie Hill | Affordable Soul Food Food
- Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Koo Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: Vietnamese.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- MOMO 97 · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Burritos y Mas · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Home Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Alison · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Pinocchio Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Nick's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Fumo Upper East Side · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Italianissimo Ristorante · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- The Penrose Bar · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Amber · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Luke's Bar & Grill · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Yummy City · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Barking Dog · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Barking Dog Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Great Hong Kong · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- 83 1/2 · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Merrion Square Pub · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Famous Famiglia · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- El Paso Taqueria · rated 4.1/5: Mexican.
- Bondurants · rated 4/5: American.
- Ethyl's Alcohol & Food · rated 4/5: American.
- Chicken Insider · rated 4/5: American.
- Caledonia · rated 4/5: American.
- Luke's Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
