Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bubo, Bagels & Schmear and Margon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale spanish restaurants in Herald Square. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Herald Square's Upscale Spanish Destinations
Discover a sophisticated culinary landscape in the heart of Herald Square, where upscale Spanish flavors meet a diverse array of global influences. While authentic Iberian dining shines at celebrated spots like Boqueria W40th and Toledo, the neighborhood also offers refined Mediterranean, Italian, and Korean experiences at venues such as Pera Mediterranean Brasserie and Barn Joo Nomad. Whether you are seeking the modern energy of VERSA or the timeless charm of El Quijote, this curated selection provides the perfect setting for an elegant meal in one of Manhattan’s most iconic districts.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Spanish Restaurants in Herald Square | Upscale Spanish Food
- Bubo · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- Margon · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Meze Mazi · rated 4.5/5: Greek.
- Havana Central · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio Riko · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Toledo · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Calle Dao Bryant Park · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Havana Central Times Square · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio 7 · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Santiago’s Beer Garden · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- COSTAS - AREPA BAR · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria W40th · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Arepa Express NYC · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Bazár Tapas Bar and Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- VERSA · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Cafe Nunez · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama Times Square (40th St) · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Pera Mediterranean Brasserie · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Bryant Park · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- El Quijote · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Addictive NYC · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Toledo · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Casa Di Isacco · rated 3.9/5: Italian.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Nuchas: Spanish.
- Boqueria W40th: 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.
