Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are La Caridad 72, La Lonchera and Margon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan's Upscale Cuban Destinations
Manhattan’s upscale dining scene offers a vibrant escape through its collection of refined Cuban and Spanish destinations. Establishments like Victor’s Café and Son Cubano bring the soul of Havana and the elegance of Spain to the heart of the city, blending sophisticated atmospheres with traditional flavors. Whether you are enjoying the rhythmic energy at Guantanamera or the storied legacy of Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant, these spots provide an elevated experience perfect for a celebratory night out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Cuban Restaurants in Manhattan | Upscale Cuban Food
- La Caridad 72 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- La Lonchera · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Margon · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Mela's · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Son Cubano · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Guantanamera · rated 4.5/5: Cuban.
- Tina's Cuban · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Victor’s Café · rated 4.4/5: Cuban.
- Calle Dao Bryant Park · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Amor Cubano · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Havana Central Times Square · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama Hell’s Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- La Dinastia · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Flor de Mayo Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Calle Dao Chelsea · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Lenox Hill · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Bryant Park · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Murray Hill · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Havana Heights · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- El Chevere · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- 4 Brothers Food Market And Deli · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Guantanamera: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Cuban.
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.
