Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Supreme Eats Pizza & Pasta Corp, Sottocasa and Contento, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in East Harlem. Great italian food that fits your budget.
East Harlem's Upscale Italian Destinations
East Harlem’s upscale dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of tradition and modern flair, perfect for a refined night out in the neighborhood. This curated selection features legendary Italian institutions like Rao’s alongside contemporary favorites such as Nocciola Ristorante and Armonie. Whether you are seeking the soulful Spanish-influenced plates at Contento or a classic pasta feast, these destinations showcase the very best of the area's culinary elegance.
29 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in East Harlem | Upscale Italian Food
- Supreme Eats Pizza & Pasta Corp · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Sottocasa · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Contento · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Sottocasa · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- BM Deli Grocery · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Armonie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- 125th Street Pizza of Harlem ™ · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- La Nostra · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Milano Pizza Shop · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Nocciola Ristorante · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- G&J's Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- La Nostra Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rao’s · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Il Caffe Latte · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lexington Pizza Parlour · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- La Amistad · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Pizza 2 Go · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Sams Famous Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- 99¢ (Mega) Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Cheese Lovers · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Il Gnocchi · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Lavittas · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Sam's Famous Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Il Caffe Latte · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Kennedy Chicken and Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Terrific Wings Tacos & Things · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Five Star · rated 3.9/5: Chinese.
- La Nostra · rated 3/5: Italian.
- G&J's Pizzeria · rated 3/5: 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.
