Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, La Lanterna di Vittorio and Raf's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in NoLita. Great italian food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Italian Destinations
NoLita’s charming streets are home to an exceptional selection of upscale dining destinations that blend old-world tradition with modern sophistication. From the refined Italian-American artistry at Torrisi and Raf's to the authentic regional flavors found at San Carlo Osteria Piemonte and Piccola Cucina, this collection offers a diverse range of elevated experiences. Whether you are seeking a masterclass in pizza making or an elegant evening of fine dining, these establishments represent the very best of the neighborhood's vibrant culinary scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Il Pellicano · rated 4.9/5: Italian.
- Panineria · rated 4.8/5: 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.
- Panineria NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Crispy Heaven bakery and restaurant · rated 4.8/5: French.
- The Oven’s Slice · 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.
- NA Slice NYC · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Taverna Di Bacco · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Fossetta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- MiGarba NYC · 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.
- Papas Pasta · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Ray’s Pizza Bar · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- John's of Bleecker St · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · 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.
