Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, David’s Pasta Palace and Punto A, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 29 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale italian restaurants in Chelsea. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Chelsea's Upscale Italian Destinations
Chelsea’s sophisticated dining scene offers a wealth of refined options for those seeking an elevated evening centered around the timeless flavors of Italy and France. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's premier upscale destinations, ranging from the modern interpretations at Don Angie and San Sabino to the classic elegance of Il Punto Ristorante and Le Zie. Whether you are craving the handmade pastas of Mareluna or the chic, vibrant atmosphere of Bar Cicchetti, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for celebratory dinners and intimate nights out in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Chelsea | Upscale Italian Food
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- David’s Pasta Palace · rated 5/5: efc847f5-a649-46cb-8f81-9d9133e5255a.
- Punto A · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Osteria Nonnino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Vito's Slices and Ices · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Square pizza NYC Time Square · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- NY Pizza Suprema · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Don Angie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Nerea · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Ci Siamo · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- IL Punto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Cappone's Italian Sandwich Shop and Salumeria · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Dude's Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Non Solo Piada · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Mel's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Due Madri · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Cafe Luna · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pepe Giallo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rony's Fresh Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Malaparte · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Patis Bakery · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Mareluna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Nats on Bank · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Filaga · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- San Sabino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele NYC · rated 4.5/5: 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.
