Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Gnocco, Pizzazz and Uncle Sam's Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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East Village's Upscale Italian Destinations
The East Village’s culinary landscape reaches new heights with this collection of upscale Italian and Mediterranean destinations designed for a refined night out. You can explore a diverse range of sophisticated experiences, from the inventive plates at Foul Witch and Kōbo by Nai to the timeless charm of Gemma and L'Angeletto. Whether you are craving the world-renowned crusts of Una Pizza Napoletana or the specialized menus at Risotteria Melotti and Soda Club, these restaurants offer an elegant escape in the heart of downtown.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in East Village | Upscale Italian Food
- Gnocco · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Pizzazz · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Uncle Sam's Pizza · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Two Perrys · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Mama Pearls Kitchen · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Maretta · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Figlia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Kōbo by Nai · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Chef Cozzolino · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Unregular Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Jose Luis Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.8/5: Mediterranean.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Giano · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Soda Club · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Appas Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Brodo - East Village · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Citta Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Unregular Forno Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Via Della Pace · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Risotteria Melotti · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Il Posto Accanto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Grand Street Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Biga Bite · 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.
