Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Skin Contact and Saperavi, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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NoLita's Upscale Mediterranean Destinations
NoLita’s charming, cobblestone streets are home to a sophisticated selection of upscale Mediterranean destinations that blend neighborhood intimacy with high-end flair. This curated collection features everything from the Italian traditions at Roscioli NYC and MAMO to the Greek specialties of Lola Taverna and the French-inspired atmosphere at Cathédrale Restaurant. Whether you are seeking the Mediterranean innovation of Estela or the coastal charm of Pera SoHo, these establishments offer a diverse range of experiences that capture the spirit of the coast right in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Mediterranean Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Mediterranean Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. American.
- Skin Contact · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Meama · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. cafe.
- CHLOE · rated 4.9/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Laliko · rated 4.8/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Sami & Susu · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Mangia SoHo - Italian Restaurant, Lunch & Corporate Catering · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Kebab Express | Halal Grill · rated 4.7/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Shuka · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Piccola Cuccina Estiatorio · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Maestro Pasta · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Quique Crudo · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Moustache Pitza · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Forgtmenot · rated 4.6/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Il Corallo Trattoria · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- 19 Cleveland · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Shoo Shoo Nolita · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Pepe Rosso · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Trattoria Pesce Pasta · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Little Rascal · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Café Lyria · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. cafe.
- Douska · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
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.
