Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are La Lanterna di Vittorio, Talea and Raf's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 24 fine dining dining experiences
Find fine dining italian restaurants in Washington Square. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Fine Dining Italian Destinations
Discover the height of culinary sophistication surrounding Washington Square, where historic streets meet some of the city's most prestigious dining rooms. This curated selection features legendary Italian destinations like Carbone and Roscioli NYC alongside refined Japanese fare at Bird Dog and premier steakhouses like Il Mulino Prime. From the artisanal pastas of L'Artusi and Babbo to elegant French-influenced plates, these twenty-four restaurants offer a diverse range of high-end experiences for any discerning palate.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Italian Restaurants in Washington Square | Fine Dining Italian Food
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Talea · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Pizzazz · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Panineria · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Nolita Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Panineria NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Chef Cozzolino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Unregular Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Louie's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- NA Slice NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Osteria Nonnino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Olio e Più · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mr. Capri · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- MiGarba NYC · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cucina Estiatorio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Papas Pasta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Unregular Forno Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
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.






