Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Go Nonna, Kora and Manducatis, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Long Island City. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Long Island City's Upscale Italian Destinations
Long Island City offers a sophisticated dining scene where classic flavors meet modern elegance. This curated selection of upscale Italian destinations, including local favorites like Kora and Il Falco, provides the perfect backdrop for an intimate dinner or a celebratory feast. From the traditional charm of Manducatis to refined contemporary plates, these establishments showcase the very best of Italy right in the heart of Queens.
19 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Long Island City | Upscale Italian Food
- Go Nonna · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Kora · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Manetta's Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Le Fanfare · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Il Falco · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Il Falco Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Tapas Bar and Grill · rated 4.3/5: efc847f5-a649-46cb-8f81-9d9133e5255a.
- sLICe LIC Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Piatto · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Brooks 1890 · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Milk & Roses · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Lucky Pizzeria & Cafe Inc · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Il Falco: Italian.
- On The 7: 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.







