Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bubo, Vinateria and Dulce De Leche Bakery, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan's Upscale Spanish Destinations
Manhattan’s upscale Spanish dining scene offers a sophisticated escape where traditional flavors meet modern elegance across the borough. This curated collection highlights a rich tapestry of Mediterranean influences, ranging from authentic Iberian tapas at Salinas and Boqueria to refined French and Italian notes found at Vinateria and Elis Wine Bar. Whether you are looking for the lively American-inspired energy of Masquerade or a quiet evening of world-class vintages, these premier destinations represent the very best of Manhattan’s international culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Spanish Restaurants in Manhattan | Upscale Spanish Food
- Bubo · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Vinateria · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Dulce De Leche Bakery · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Cuidado de las piel · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Guira y Tambora Restaurant · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Bartolobritura · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Luz Restaurant · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- LA NEGRA SIMONE HOME CUISINE · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Melaos · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Bar Goyana · rated 4.8/5: Spanish.
- Enoteca Harlem · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- EZ Paella & Tapas · rated 4.8/5: Spanish.
- Lyla's Bodega · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Salinas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- María Mulata Colombian Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Masquerade · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Salinas Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Tinto Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Bless Bar & Kitchen · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Manolo · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- Manolo Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- ELIS WINE BAR & RESTAURANT · rated 4.6/5: French.
- Real Sabor RD · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Contento · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Inca Paisa restaurant · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Merienda · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar - Upper West Side · rated 4.6/5: French.
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.
