Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Raf's and Market Plate, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Little Italy. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Upscale Italian Destinations
Experience the refined side of Little Italy through this selection of premier dining destinations that elevate classic Mediterranean traditions with sophisticated flair. From the celebrated plates at Torrisi and Raf's to the authentic regional specialties found at San Carlo Osteria Piemonte, these restaurants offer a diverse range of Italian and American-influenced culinary experiences. Each venue provides an elegant atmosphere perfect for a memorable night out in one of the city's most iconic and historic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Market Plate · rated 5/5: American.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Nolita Pizza · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Lil Frankie’s Grocery · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Osteria Carlina Tribeca · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Verace restaurant · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Pizza Loves Sauce · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Louie's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Mille Nonne · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cucina Estiatorio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Jose Luis Little Italy · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- AMICI · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L’Amore Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Champion Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Salsa - Pizza Napoletana & Street Food · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Maestro Pasta · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- San Carlo Osteria Piemonte · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piacere · 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.
