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 Washington Square. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
Washington Square's Upscale Pasta Destinations
Nestled around the historic charm of Washington Square, this collection celebrates the art of the noodle through a lens of refined elegance and culinary mastery. While the neighborhood is a storied stronghold for legendary Italian institutions like Babbo and Rezdôra, diners can also discover innovative Japanese interpretations that redefine the boundaries of traditional pasta. From the wood-fired flavors of Pasquale Jones to the modern flair of Don Angie and Torrisi, these upscale destinations offer a sophisticated journey through some of the city's most coveted dining rooms.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Pasta in Washington Square | 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.
- Don Angie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Misirizzi · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Bleecker Street Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Da Andrea · 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.
- Spaghetti Incident · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Spunto Thin Crust Pizza · 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.
- Chelsea Ristorante Italiano · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Paul & Jimmy's Ristorante · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Osteria 57 · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Lil' Frankies · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Babbo · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Rezdôra · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Ballato · rated 4.1/5: Italian.
- Tivoli Trattoria · 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.
- Parm · 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.
