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 43 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable soul food restaurants in Upper East Side. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Soul Food Destinations
Discover a wealth of comforting, budget-friendly dining options tucked away in the elegant streets of the Upper East Side. This collection highlights soul-satisfying flavors from around the globe, ranging from the aromatic spices of Thai and Vietnamese favorites to the hearty, traditional plates found at local Italian and American mainstays. Whether you are craving a steaming bowl of noodles at Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar or the cozy, home-style atmosphere of Heidi's House by the side of the road, these neighborhood gems offer exceptional value and a welcoming seat at the table.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Soul Food Restaurants in Upper East Side | 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.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Heidi's House by the side of the road · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Home Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Pinocchio Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit · rated 4.5/5: European.
- Come Prima · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Nick's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Mediterraneo · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Balboa · 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.
- Gracie Mews Diner · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Two Wheels Vietnamese · rated 4.3/5: Vietnamese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Centro Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Canyon Road Bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Bedford Falls NYC · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Yia Yia's- Homemade Greek Food · rated 4.2/5: Greek.
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.
