Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Winslow, The Wren and Pecking House, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale soul food restaurants in NoLita. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of NoLita through this curated collection of upscale restaurants that bring a soulful, elevated touch to global comfort classics. This diverse selection spans from the refined Italian traditions of Arté and Buona Notte to the vibrant flavors of Tiptara’s Thai cuisine and Lola Taverna’s Greek specialties. Whether you are seeking the coastal elegance of Russ & Daughters Cafe or the polished American fare at Double Chicken Please and The Dutch, these destinations offer an inviting atmosphere for a truly memorable meal in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Soul Food Food
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: British.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Twilight Lounge · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Chomp Chomp Thai kitchen · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Jos Tacos · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Kabisera · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- Streecha · rated 4.8/5: Ukrainian (Note: The.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- YUBU SoHo · rated 4.8/5: Korean.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Super Taste · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- 7 Elephants · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Spring Cafe · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Cafe Katja · rated 4.7/5: German.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Jerrell's BETR BRGR - SOHO · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Cloud Vietnamese Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Vietnamese.
- Cafe Himalaya · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- Guyanese Treats · rated 4.7/5: Indian.
- L’Amore Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Revelie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Zutto Japanese Ramen Sushi Bar · rated 4.7/5: Japanese.
- Tiptara : Thai Food · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Chow House · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Potluck Club · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Il Cantinori · rated 4.6/5: 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.
