Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Raf's, Da Silvano and Briciola Pizza Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for pasta in NoLita. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
NoLita's Upscale Pasta Destinations
NoLita’s charming streets are home to some of the city's most refined destinations for handmade pasta and elevated dining. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's sophisticated flair, ranging from the celebrated Italian flavors at Torrisi and Ballato to the precise Japanese techniques found at Kissaki. Whether you are seeking an elegant evening at Raf’s or a classic meal at Pasquale Jones, these establishments offer a premier taste of downtown luxury.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in NoLita | Top Upscale Spots
- Raf's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Briciola Pizza Bar · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Song’ E Napule · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Bleecker Street Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Il Corallo Trattoria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Numero 28 Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Pepolino · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spunto Thin Crust Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Paesano's · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Senza Gluten · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- John's of 12th Street · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Babbo · 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.
- Il Buco Alimentari · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Pasquale Jones · rated 3/5: 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.
