Chelsea fine dining is serious about itself in the way only a neighborhood full of art galleries can be. The menus tend to match: elaborate, expensive, and occasionally unclear on whether that sauce has flour in it. Our pick for where to start is Salinas Restaurant, a Spanish kitchen worth knowing about. For more options, see all of Chelsea or fine dining across New York.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
CleanPlate Weekly
The safest gluten-free spots in NYC — a few hand-picked places in your inbox each week.