Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet and Anita La Mamma del Gelato, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale italian restaurants in Upper East Side. Great italian food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Upscale Italian Destinations
The Upper East Side is home to some of the city's most refined Italian dining destinations, where classic elegance meets authentic Mediterranean flavors. From the sophisticated atmosphere of Lusardi's and Campagnola to the intimate charm of Sfoglia and Antonucci Cafe, this collection showcases the neighborhood's premier spots for handmade pasta and fine wines. Whether you are seeking a white-tablecloth experience at Masseria East or a vibrant meal at Parma Nuova, these establishments offer a perfect blend of tradition and luxury.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Upper East Side | Upscale Italian Food
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Anita La Mamma del Gelato · rated 5/5: Italian.
- MATTO · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Water & Wheat · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: italian_restaurant.
- Bigoi Venezia · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Sandro's · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Enzo Bruni La Pizza Gourmet · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Al Vaporetto · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Trattoria L'incontro · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Masseria East · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Mimi's Pizza (3rd Ave & 86th) · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- La Pecora Bianca UES · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lex Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Lusardi's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Luna Rossa · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pizza Napoli · rated 4.6/5: pizza_restaurant.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Village Square Pizza - Upper East Side · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Arturo's · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Giacomo's Pizza and Restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Siena Cafe · rated 4.5/5: 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.
