Best upscale Restaurants in New York

The best restaurants for upscale in New York, curated by TastyPals editors.

52 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
upscale in New York
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mama Mezze
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

Mama Mezze

Mama Mezze is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 2144 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Giulietta
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Giulietta

Giulietta is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 991 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Osteria Carlina Tribeca
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Osteria Carlina Tribeca

Osteria Carlina Tribeca is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.9
Based on 909 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Big Blue Seafood & Grill
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SeafoodNew Yorksplurge

Big Blue Seafood & Grill

Big Blue Seafood & Grill is a seafood restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.9
Based on 905 reviews
5
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Up Thai
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Up Thai

Up Thai is one of the better-known fine dining spots in Upper East Side in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.8
Based on 8148 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for THEP Thai Restaurant
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

THEP Thai Restaurant

THEP Thai Restaurant is one of the better-known fine dining spots in Upper East Side in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.8
Based on 6787 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Pecora Bianca UES
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

La Pecora Bianca UES

La Pecora Bianca UES is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 2662 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Aquarelle seafood & mediterranean east village restaurant NYC
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SeafoodNew Yorksplurge

Aquarelle seafood & mediterranean east village restaurant NYC

Aquarelle seafood & mediterranean east village restaurant NYC is a seafood restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.8
Based on 1042 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for FREVO
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

FREVO

FREVO is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Fine diningspecial occasionrefined

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4.8
Based on 841 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Little Maven
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

Little Maven

Little Maven is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 528 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC
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SeafoodNew Yorksplurge

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC is a seafood restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.8
Based on 331 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar
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SeafoodUpper West Sidesplurge

The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar

The Shell Seafood Kitchen & Bar is a seafood restaurant in Upper West Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.8
Based on 268 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Crave Fishbar Upper East Side
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Crave Fishbar Upper East Side

Crave Fishbar Upper East Side is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 92 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Pecora Bianca NoMad
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

La Pecora Bianca NoMad

La Pecora Bianca NoMad is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Flatiron in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.7
Based on 6244 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Manhatta
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Manhatta

Manhatta is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 3835 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bluestone Lane Tribeca Café
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Bluestone Lane Tribeca Café

Bluestone Lane Tribeca Café is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 1564 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Voglia NYC
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

La Voglia NYC

La Voglia NYC is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 1109 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Water & Wheat Upper East
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Water & Wheat Upper East

Water & Wheat Upper East is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 416 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for L'Osteria
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

L'Osteria

L'Osteria is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 386 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Le Bernardin
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Le Bernardin

Le Bernardin is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 4580 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for COTE Flatiron
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

COTE Flatiron

COTE Flatiron is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 4056 reviews
22
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Modern
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

The Modern

The Modern is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2760 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ocean Prime
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SeafoodNew Yorksplurge

Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime is a seafood restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.6
Based on 2614 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Daniel
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Daniel

Daniel is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2523 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Piccola Cucina Uptown
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Piccola Cucina Uptown

Piccola Cucina Uptown is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 2376 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES

ZOI MEDITERRANEAN UES is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1847 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sea Fire Grill
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SeafoodUpper East Sidesplurge

Sea Fire Grill

Sea Fire Grill is a seafood restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.6
Based on 1668 reviews
28
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gabriel Kreuther
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Gabriel Kreuther

Gabriel Kreuther is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1312 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Beefbar New York
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Beefbar New York

Beefbar New York is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 635 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Atera
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Atera

Atera is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 619 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Penny
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SeafoodEast Villagesplurge

Penny

Penny is a seafood restaurant in East Village in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.6
Based on 256 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Marcel
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Marcel

Marcel is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 35 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Marea
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Marea

Marea is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 3041 reviews
34
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bungalow
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Bungalow

Bungalow is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 2530 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Per Se
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Per Se

Per Se is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 2090 reviews
36
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for 1803 NYC
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

1803 NYC

1803 NYC is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 2081 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Flatiron Room NoMad
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

The Flatiron Room NoMad

The Flatiron Room NoMad is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 1986 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Crown Shy
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Fine DiningNew Yorksplurge

Crown Shy

Crown Shy is a fine dining restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 1855 reviews
39
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Musket Room
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Fine DiningNolitasplurge

The Musket Room

The Musket Room is a fine dining restaurant in Nolita in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 917 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cobble Fish
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SeafoodNew Yorksplurge

Cobble Fish

Cobble Fish is a seafood restaurant in New York in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

seafooddinnerupscale

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4.5
Based on 479 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eataly - Flatiron
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

Eataly - Flatiron

Eataly - Flatiron is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Flatiron in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.4
Based on 10379 reviews
42
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bubby's
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Bubby's

Bubby's is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 8635 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Balthazar
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Balthazar

Balthazar is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 7746 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Smith
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

The Smith

The Smith is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Flatiron in New York, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.4
Based on 6299 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eleven Madison Park
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

Eleven Madison Park

Eleven Madison Park is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 3278 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Penrose Bar
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

The Penrose Bar

The Penrose Bar is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 2450 reviews
47
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Locanda Verde Tribeca
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Locanda Verde Tribeca

Locanda Verde Tribeca is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 2339 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Serafina Tribeca
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Serafina Tribeca

Serafina Tribeca is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 1704 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for BLACKBARN
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

BLACKBARN

BLACKBARN is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1394 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Smith & Mills
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ContemporaryTribecasplurge

Smith & Mills

Smith & Mills is a contemporary pick in Tribeca in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 64 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Uva
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Fine DiningUpper East Sidesplurge

Uva

Uva is a fine dining restaurant in Upper East Side in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Special occasionspecial occasionbusiness dinner

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4.3
Based on 2086 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria
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ContemporaryFlatironsplurge

AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria

AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria is a contemporary restaurant in Flatiron in New York that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.0
Based on 3217 reviews

Common questions about upscale in New York

What are the best restaurants for upscale in New York?

The top restaurants for upscale in New York include Mama Mezze, Giulietta, Osteria Carlina Tribeca. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best upscale restaurant in New York?

Mama Mezze is among the top-rated options for upscale in New York, with a 4.9 Google rating and 2,144 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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