Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Raf's, Piacere and Torrisi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for pasta in Chinatown. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Chinatown's Upscale Pasta Destinations
Chinatown’s culinary landscape offers a sophisticated take on noodle and pasta dishes, blending traditional Italian techniques with vibrant Japanese and Korean influences. From the refined Italian plates at Torrisi and Raf’s to the innovative Japanese-inspired offerings at Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar, this collection highlights the neighborhood's most elegant dining destinations. Whether you are seeking the classic comforts of Ballato or the unique fusion at Yondu Culinary Studio, these upscale spots provide an unforgettable experience for any pasta lover.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in Chinatown | Top Upscale Spots
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pepolino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Rosella’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Vincent's · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Zara Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Ballato · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- La Nonna · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Umberto’s Clam House · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Kissaki · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Barbalu · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Yondu Culinary Studio · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Parm · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Il Brigante: Italian.
- Bacaro: Italian.
- Da Nico: Italian.
- Bar Primi: Italian.
- MAMO: Italian.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar: Japanese.
- Eataly - SoHo: Italian.
- Tre: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident: 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.
