Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Jamón, Classic Arepas and Boqueria Spanish Tapas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale spanish restaurants in Union Square. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Upscale Spanish Destinations
Union Square serves as a premier destination for sophisticated diners seeking the bold and refined flavors of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. This curated collection showcases upscale Spanish staples like Boqueria Flatiron and Casa Mono alongside vibrant Mediterranean spots such as Reyna New York and the innovative Korean plates of Nudibranch. From the traditional paellas at Socarrat to the creative Mexican-inspired dishes at abc cocina, these restaurants offer an elegant atmosphere perfect for a memorable night out in the heart of the city. Whether you are craving classic tapas at Bazár or a historic dining experience at El Quijote, this selection represents the very best of the neighborhood's diverse and high-end culinary scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Spanish Restaurants in Union Square | Upscale Spanish Food
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Socarrat Paella Bar · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Coppelia · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Flatiron · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Casa Mono · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- abc cocina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- City Tavern · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Bazár Tapas Bar and Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Spain Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama East Village (14th St) · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- El Quijote · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Tribeca · rated 3.7/5: Spanish.
- La Paella · rated 3.5/5: Spanish.
- Casa Mono: Spanish.
- Socarrat Paella Bar: Spanish.
- Nudibranch: Korean.
- Temerarion: Spanish.
- Aldea: Spanish.
- Tio Pio: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: 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.
