Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Sōrate, Raf's and Orchard Grocer, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 29 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in Chinatown with paleo options. Budget-friendly paleo dining.
Chinatown's Upscale Paleo Destinations
Discover a refined side of Chinatown where high-end dining meets the clean, protein-forward principles of the paleo lifestyle. This curated selection features everything from the elegant French artistry of Le Coucou and the bold Indian flavors at Dhamaka to the premium cuts served at Bowery Meat Company. Whether you are craving the delicate precision of Japanese omakase at Momofuku Ko, Korean-inspired dishes at Yondu Culinary Studio, or the rustic Italian charm of Torrisi, these upscale destinations offer sophisticated menus that prioritize quality ingredients.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Paleo Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale & Paleo
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lei · rated 4.8/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Jerrell's BETR BRGR · rated 4.7/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Carol's Bun · rated 4.7/5: 21 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: 13 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 20 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Coucou · rated 4.5/5: 34 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Spicy Village · rated 4.5/5: 14 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Bowery Meat Company · rated 4.5/5: 21 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 4.5/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- $1.50 Fresh Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pepolino · rated 4.5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bar Belly · rated 4.5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- David Burke Kitchen · rated 4.5/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. 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.
