Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Bar Jamón and Dough Doughnuts, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Union Square with dairy free options. Budget-friendly dairy free dining.
Union Square's Upscale Dairy Free Destinations
Union Square serves as a premier destination for sophisticated dining that caters to specific dietary preferences without compromising on flavor or elegance. This curated selection of upscale dairy-free restaurants features everything from the refined American classics at Gramercy Tavern and Craft to the vibrant Mediterranean and French flavors found at Barbounia and LOULOU. Whether you are craving fresh seafood at Oceans, innovative Japanese dishes at Momofuku Noodle Bar, or the bold Filipino spices of Naks, these establishments offer inclusive, high-end menus in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Dairy Free Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale & Dairy Free
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 11 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 17 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 16 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 14 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 8 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- J's Kitchen New York · rated 5/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 12 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 14 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Malt & Mold · rated 4.8/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Olio e Più · rated 4.7/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Barbounia · rated 4.7/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: 7 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tara Rose · rated 4.7/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oceans · rated 4.7/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 17 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 44 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. 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.
