Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, UFC Chicken and EJ BBQ & Sushi, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Chelsea. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Chelsea's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Experience the sophisticated charm of Chelsea through a collection of upscale restaurants that bring a soulful touch to every refined plate. This diverse selection spans from the celebrated Italian flavors of Don Angie and Piccolo Angolo to the vibrant Thai aromatics of Spice Market and fresh coastal offerings at Offshore. Whether you are seeking the contemporary American comfort of Cookshop and The Mary Lane or a lively evening at Elmo, these premier destinations offer an elevated dining experience in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Chelsea | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- UFC Chicken · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Taqueria on Tenth · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bonsignour · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Don Angie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- The Bronx Brewery & Hudson Yards Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Mary Lane · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Grace's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Glur Thai · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Tipsy Parson · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Very Fresh Noodles · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Cookshop · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Star On 18 · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Malaparte · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- 8-Bit Bites · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Kabooz's Bar & Grill · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Joyce Public House · rated 4.5/5: American.
- AMMI · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Maggie Reilly's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Motel Morris · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Porchlight · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Rossopomodoro · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- Tavern On Jane · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Don Giovanni · rated 4.4/5: Italian.
- NYC Halal Food Truck · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Santiago’s Beer Garden · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
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.
