Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Zest Sushi, Kimura and Mikaku, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for sushi in Little Italy. Top-rated sushi spots at the right price.
Little Italy's Upscale Sushi Destinations
Nestled within the historic streets of Little Italy, this collection of upscale Japanese destinations offers a sophisticated alternative to the neighborhood's traditional fare. Diners can explore a range of refined experiences, from the intimate omakase counters at Sushi Oku and Sushi by M to the specialized offerings at Japan Premium Beef and Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar. Whether you are seeking the artistry of Ogawa and Kissaki or the traditional techniques of Kimura, these establishments provide an elegant setting for world-class sushi and sake.
21 restaurants in Best Upscale Sushi in Little Italy | Top Upscale Spots
- Zest Sushi · rated 4.6/5: Japanese.
- Kimura · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Mikaku · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Marumi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Ogawa · rated 4.5/5: Japanese.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- Japan Premium Beef · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Kissaki · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Decibel · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Sushi Oku: Japanese.
- MakiMaki: Japanese.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar: Japanese.
- Sushi by M: Japanese.
- Kimura: Japanese.
- Bayard Sushi: Japanese.
- Izakaya Juraku: Japanese.
- Sarku Japan: Japanese.
- Bondi Sushi: Japanese.
- Momoya: Japanese.
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.
