Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Brooklyn Social and Vinny's Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Gowanus. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Gowanus's Upscale Italian Destinations
Gowanus has transformed into a premier destination for elevated dining, blending its industrial roots with a sophisticated culinary scene focused on Mediterranean excellence. This curated collection highlights the neighborhood’s best upscale Italian and seafood spots, ranging from the world-renowned pizzas of Lucali and the traditional techniques at Farina and Aromi to the fresh, coastal offerings of Bass & Bourbon. Each venue provides a polished atmosphere perfect for those looking to enjoy refined pastas, expertly prepared fish, and an unforgettable evening in one of Brooklyn’s most character-filled corners.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Gowanus | Upscale Italian Food
- Macario · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: American.
- Vinny's Restaurant · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Caputo's Fine Foods · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Monteleone's Bakery & Cafe · rated 5/5: Italian (Monteleone is an Italian.
- Cremini's · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Aromi · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- 532 Court Restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Farina nyc · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Defonte's Sandwich Shop · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Dad's Deli chicken and pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Smith Street Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Bass & Bourbon · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Vinny's Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fragole Ristorante · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- F&F Pizzeria / Slice shop · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fragole · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lenny's Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Jamit Bistro · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Princess Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Villa Mia Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Frankies 457 Spuntino · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- F&F Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Via Roma Pizza Bar · rated 4/5: 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.
