Looking for low-sodium-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Dough Doughnuts and White Oak Tavern, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-sodium-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Union Square with low sodium options. Budget-friendly low sodium dining.
Union Square's Upscale Low Sodium Destinations
Union Square’s premier dining scene offers a sophisticated selection of upscale restaurants that prioritize both flavor and dietary wellness through thoughtful low-sodium preparations. This curated collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the refined Japanese bowls at Momofuku Noodle Bar and vibrant Filipino flavors at Naks to the elegant Mediterranean dishes at Barbounia. Whether you are craving fresh catches at Oceans or the celebrated American craftsmanship of Gramercy Tavern and Hearth, these establishments prove that high-end dining can be as health-conscious as it is indulgent.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Low Sodium Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale & Low Sodium
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 32 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 38 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 26 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 24 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 22 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 22 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 20 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 20 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 19 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- LA LA Bakeshop · rated 5/5: 16 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 12 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: 8 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: 6 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: 5 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 36 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 29 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: 12 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 4 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 28 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: 12 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 13 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 38 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Aura Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.8/5: 4 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malt & Mold · rated 4.8/5: 5 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Olio e Più · rated 4.7/5: 4 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 31 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Barbounia · rated 4.7/5: 15 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- LOULOU · rated 4.7/5: 18 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Tara Rose · rated 4.7/5: 11 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 6 low-sodium-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
