Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, EJ BBQ & Sushi and ME CHICKEN RICE, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale soul food restaurants in West Village. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
West Village's Upscale Soul Food Destinations
Experience the refined charm of the West Village through this curated selection of upscale restaurants that bring a soulful, elevated touch to world-class cuisine. From the celebrated Italian dishes at Don Angie and the French sophistication of Carriage House NYC to the vibrant Mediterranean flavors at The Little Owl, these establishments offer an intimate and polished dining experience. Whether you are seeking Japanese-inspired plates at Bird Dog or classic American fare at Joseph Leonard and Cookshop, this collection showcases the diverse and elegant culinary landscape of one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Soul Food Restaurants in West Village | Upscale Soul Food Food
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: Italian.
- EJ BBQ & Sushi · rated 4.8/5: Japanese.
- ME CHICKEN RICE · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Revelie · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- 8 Bit Bites · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Bonsignour · rated 4.7/5: French.
- Don Angie · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Chow House · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Upholstery Store: Food and Wine · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Carriage House NYC · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Moustache Pitza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Joseph Leonard · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Oscar's Place · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Le Gigot · rated 4.6/5: French.
- The Mary Lane · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bird Dog · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Concrete · rated 4.6/5: 8a343d02-4079-4df8-aed5-590af526fa56.
- Grace's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Bleecker Street Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Red Bamboo · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Raku Soho · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- The Little Owl · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Hao Noodle · rated 4.5/5: Chinese.
- Emmett's · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Claudette · rated 4.5/5: French.
- Glur Thai · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Elephant and Castle · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Tipsy Parson · rated 4.5/5: American.
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.
