Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Norma, Ballfields Café and Rosetta, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Lincoln Square. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Lincoln Square's Upscale Italian Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a sophisticated backdrop for some of the city's most refined dining experiences, particularly for those seeking the elegance of upscale Italian cuisine. This curated collection features a diverse range of Mediterranean-inspired menus, from the traditional regional flavors found at Norma and Alanza to the robust, premium cuts at Tuscany Steakhouse. Whether you are planning a pre-theater dinner near the arts complex or a celebratory evening at Il Melograno or Sempre Oggi, these establishments provide the perfect blend of polished service and authentic culinary artistry.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Upscale Italian Food
- Norma · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Ballfields Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Rosetta · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Alanza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Via Toscana · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- My Pie Pizzeria Romana · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- LaVista Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sempre Oggi · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sacco Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Emmy Squared · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Nocello · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- IL BARETTO TO GO · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Carla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Norma Hell's Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Masseria dei Vini · rated 4.6/5: ini is a well-.
- Il Melograno · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- B Side Pizza Bar · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- SESAMO - Italian Restaurant Hell's Kitchen NYC · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Parla · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- The Meatball Shop · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Salumeria Rosi · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Farinella · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tuscany Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Polpette 71 · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Two Boots Pizza Upper West Side · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Giardino 54 · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Felice 71- Columbus · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Rampoldi New York · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
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.
