Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Raf's and Market Plate, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale Italian Destinations
Nestled within the vibrant streets of Chinatown, this curated selection of upscale Italian eateries offers a sophisticated twist on the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape. Diners can indulge in refined classics at celebrated spots like Torrisi and Raf's, where traditional techniques meet modern American influences in elegant settings. From the authentic Sicilian flavors of Piccola Cucina to the artisanal craftsmanship at San Carlo Osteria Piemonte, these restaurants provide an elevated dining experience perfect for any special occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Market Plate · rated 5/5: American.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Nolita Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Verace restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Seaport Pizzeria · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Louie's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · 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.
- Jose Luis Little Italy · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- AMICI · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L’Amore Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Salsa - Pizza Napoletana & Street Food · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Kesté Pizza e Vino · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- San Carlo Osteria Piemonte · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Osteria Morini · rated 4.6/5: 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.
