Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Misirizzi and Da Andrea, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 6 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale places for pasta in Union Square. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Union Square's Upscale Pasta Destinations
Union Square serves as a premier destination for refined Italian dining, where artisanal techniques and elegant atmospheres converge to create unforgettable meals. This curated selection features neighborhood icons like Rezdôra and Babbo alongside sophisticated favorites such as Osteria 57 and Il Buco Alimentari, each offering a unique take on high-end pasta and regional classics. Whether you are looking for the vibrant energy of Mark’s Off Madison or the rustic charm of Frank, these establishments represent the very best of upscale Italian cuisine in the heart of the city.
28 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in Union Square | Top Upscale Spots
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Da Andrea · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Tre Giovani · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Senza Gluten · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Pasta Eater · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- John's of 12th Street · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Joe & Pat's · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Osteria 57 · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Babbo · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Rezdôra · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Il Buco Alimentari · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Lulla · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Baita by Birreria · rated 3.9/5: Italian.
- Rosemary's · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Mark's Off Madison: Italian.
- Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante: Italian.
- Joe & Pat's: Italian.
- Unregular Pizza: Italian.
- Frank: Italian.
- Carroll Place: Italian.
- Babbo: Italian.
- Tarallucci e Vino: Italian.
- Eataly: Italian.
- John's of 12th Street: Italian.
- Panineria: 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.
