Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are La Stanza, Fortuna and Baked by Luigi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 33 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale italian restaurants in Kips Bay. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Kips Bay's Upscale Italian Destinations
Kips Bay offers a sophisticated selection of upscale dining destinations where traditional Italian flavors meet modern elegance. While refined pasta and regional specialties take center stage at establishments like La Stanza and Scarpetta, the neighborhood also features premier steakhouses, contemporary American fare, and Middle Eastern influences. This curated collection invites you to explore the area's most polished culinary experiences, ranging from the classic charm of Villa Berulia to the vibrant atmosphere of Upland.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Kips Bay | Upscale Italian Food
- La Stanza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Baked by Luigi · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Lexington Famous Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Previti Pizza 34th · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Marko's Pizzeria · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Charlotte Cafe · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Villa Berulia · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Whole Foods NoMad Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Tutto Mia Pizza Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Citta Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Pasta Fina NYC · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- Riverpark · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Roma Pizza & restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Nonna Dora's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Ramerino - Italian Prime Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- L'Angeletto · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Anas cafe · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- IT Italian Trattoria · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Upland · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Vezzo · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Osteria Laguna · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Bella Union · rated 4.5/5: American.
- iPizzaNY · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Leonetta · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rossini's · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Posto NYC Thin Crust Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- The Original Little Italy · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fumo Kips Bay · 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.
