Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Fumo, Vinateria and Nokka LLC, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Morningside Heights. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Morningside Heights's Upscale Italian Destinations
Discover the sophisticated side of Morningside Heights with this curated selection of upscale dining destinations that blend neighborhood charm with refined elegance. While the focus remains on expertly crafted Italian fare at spots like Lido, you will also find a rich tapestry of American and Spanish influences woven throughout the collection. Whether you are drawn to the vibrant Mediterranean flavors at Vinateria or the polished offerings at Nokka LLC, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for an elevated evening out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Morningside Heights | Upscale Italian Food
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Vinateria · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafe Valona · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Enoteca Harlem · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Island Grill Modern Caribbean Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: Caribbean.
- Ortomare Ristorante Pizzeria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Traviata Pizza II · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bar 314 · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- 314 - pizza,pasta&cocktailbar · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Koronet Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Lido · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pisticci · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Vinateria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Max Soha · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Vinatería · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Fumo Upper West Side · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market Westside · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Rosa Pizza · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lido Harlem Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Tartina · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Slices Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- KARLSBALLS · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- V&T Pizzeria · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- V & T · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Mama's TOO! Upper West Side · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Koronet Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Milano Market · 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.
