Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bubo, Boqueria Spanish Tapas and Bagels & Schmear, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale spanish restaurants in Koreatown. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Koreatown's Upscale Spanish Destinations
Koreatown offers a surprisingly sophisticated landscape for those seeking refined Spanish flavors and upscale dining experiences. While celebrated for its namesake heritage, this neighborhood also boasts an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Italian, and modern American fare alongside innovative Korean fusion. From the elegant tapas at Boqueria and Bazár to the creative plates at Aldea and Barn Joo Nomad, these destinations provide a diverse range of atmospheres perfect for a polished night out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Spanish Restaurants in Koreatown | Upscale Spanish Food
- Bubo · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 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.
- Boqueria Flatiron · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio 7 · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Santiago’s Beer Garden · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: 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.
- 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.
- Addictive NYC · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Toledo · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Murray Hill · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Casa Di Isacco · rated 3.9/5: 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.
