Looking for low-carb-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Bar Jamón and The Wren, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-carb-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 43 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in Union Square with low carb options. Budget-friendly low carb dining.
Union Square's Upscale Low Carb Destinations
Union Square is home to a sophisticated array of dining destinations where refined flavors meet mindful eating. This curated selection highlights upscale low-carb options across a diverse culinary landscape, ranging from the bold Filipino flavors at Naks and Mexican artistry at Cosme to the timeless elegance of Strip House and LOULOU. Whether you are craving the seasonal American fare at Hearth and Craft or the celebrated Italian plates at Carbone and Osteria 57, these establishments offer protein-rich and vegetable-forward menus without sacrificing luxury.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Low Carb Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale & Low Carb
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 12 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 10 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tara Rose · rated 4.7/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 13 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 12 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 9 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Strip House · rated 4.6/5: 18 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Loring Place · rated 4.6/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 8 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: 7 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- noreetuh · rated 4.6/5: 3 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Hawaiian.
- Olde City · rated 4.6/5: 4 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Laurels · rated 4.6/5: 15 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- S'MAC · rated 4.5/5: 11 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Madame Vo · rated 4.5/5: 14 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Joe Junior · rated 4.5/5: 5 low-carb-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
