Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Gitano, Classic Arepas and Boqueria Soho, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Washington Square's Upscale Spanish Destinations
Elevate your next evening out with a visit to these upscale dining destinations nestled around Washington Square. This collection showcases a rich tapestry of flavors, ranging from the traditional Spanish staples found at La Paella and Boqueria to the inventive Mediterranean and Mexican dishes served at Reyna and abc cocina. Whether you are looking for the refined atmosphere of Aldea or the vibrant energy of Popular, these restaurants offer a sophisticated taste of the Mediterranean right in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Spanish Restaurants in Washington Square | Upscale Spanish Food
- Bar Gitano · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Quique Crudo · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Nai · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Coppelia · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Flatiron · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- abc cocina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- City Tavern · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Habana To Go · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- The Spaniard · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Spain Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Tio Pepe · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Local 92 · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Popular · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Baby Brasa · rated 4.1/5: Spanish (often used for Latin American/.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Tribeca · rated 3.7/5: Spanish.
- La Paella · rated 3.5/5: Spanish.
- Despaña · rated 3/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Soho: Spanish.
- Tio Pepe: Spanish.
- Empanadas Soho: Spanish.
- Aldea: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Reyna: Mediterranean.
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.
