Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pizza a Casa - Pizza School, Saucey Pizza Bar and Macario, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale italian restaurants in New York City. Great italian food that fits your budget.
New York City's Upscale Italian Destinations
New York City’s premier upscale Italian dining scene offers an exquisite blend of traditional flavors and modern elegance across its most celebrated neighborhoods. This collection features a sophisticated mix of classic Italian fare, American influences, and refined steakhouse experiences at destinations like Sociale, Raf's, and Vinateria. From the artisanal craft of Fornino to the elevated atmosphere of Alanza, these restaurants provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out in the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in New York City | Upscale Italian Food
- Pizza a Casa - Pizza School · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Saucey Pizza Bar · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Macario · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Norma · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Couronne · rated 5/5: French.
- & Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Natoli's Deli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Giovanni's Italian Deli · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Popolari - Bloomfield · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Redd's Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- Bar Americano · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fumo · rated 5/5: Italian.
- LaRina · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Bobbi's Italian Beef · rated 5/5: American.
- Knapp Pizza II · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Franklin Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- The Original John's Deli · rated 5/5: American.
- Sociale · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: American.
- Cent'Anni · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Raffaello's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn D.O.P. Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Daily Press Ocean Hill · rated 5/5: American.
- Numero 28 Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Circo's Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Vinny's Restaurant · rated 5/5: Italian.
- La Lanterna di Vittorio · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Fornino · rated 5/5: 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.
