Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, The Winslow and Momofuku Noodle Bar, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale soul food restaurants in Union Square. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where sophisticated dining meets a soulful, welcoming atmosphere. This curated selection features an impressive array of global flavors, ranging from refined Italian plates at Il Cantinori and French classics at Carriage House NYC to the bold Japanese dishes of Momofuku Noodle Bar and the vibrant Filipino fare at Naks. Whether you are craving American comfort at Oscar Wilde or exploring the diverse Southeast Asian influences at Singlish, these upscale destinations offer a rich tapestry of experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: British.
- Momofuku Noodle Bar · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Mala House · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Twilight Lounge · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Jos Tacos · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: Filipino.
- Dumpling N' Dips · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Streecha · rated 4.8/5: Ukrainian (Note: The.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- Mala House 安逸成都川菜馆21街店 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Little Kirin · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pranakhon · rated 4.7/5: Thai.
- Giano · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Lulla · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Unregular Forno Pizza · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Street Taco · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Chow House · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Ladybird · rated 4.6/5: American.
- NaNa Thai Street · rated 4.6/5: Thai.
- Handsome Rice · rated 4.6/5: Korean.
- Il Cantinori · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- A10 Kitchen · 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.
