Candle 79

Candle 79

(Now Closed)
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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  • Beth
    BethDecember 30, 2012
    Cannoli dessert is the way to go!!
  • Stephanie D.
    Stephanie DünxSeptember 3, 2012
    Try the Stuffed Avocado - #vegan stuffed #avocado yummmmm
  • Lizzie B.
    Lizzie BarkerSeptember 23, 2013
    The mushroom ravioli is to die for!
  • Laura v.
    Laura vanZandtFebruary 21, 2012
    The Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss is decadent and amazing!!
  • Julie T.heart icon on user image
    Julie TringaliMay 24, 2015
    You will be tempted to get something other than the seitan piccata. Do not do it. Get the piccata. Skipped any mixed drinks. Not worth their price.
  • BKbybike N.
    BKbybike NYCJuly 24, 2018
    World’s quietest vegan restaurant.
  • Ben B.heart icon on user image
    Ben BlueJune 9, 2013
    Yummy yummy vegetables!
  • GNTLMN
    GNTLMNJune 26, 2012
    As good as any 4 star restaurant with no animal products in sight.
  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WoodsFebruary 5, 2015
    Don't be afraid; it's good.
  • Andy W.
    Andy WeissmanAugust 15, 2011
    Basically this is a 28 rated Zagat restaurant but vegan. Go with the specials, or the seitan picatta
  • Kalle W.heart icon on user image
    Kalle WesterlingSeptember 27, 2013
    Top floor is good for celebrity sightings!
  • Phillip W.heart icon on user image
    Phillip WolfthalNovember 15, 2016
    Wheat Balls!!!
  • Josiah S.
    Josiah SmithMay 28, 2011
    Irony: Candle79 has battery operated candles on their tables. The food makes up for it, though.
  • soum p.
    soum paulApril 13, 2014
    Food is good but not super great. Pasta special was quite boring, but huevos rancheros was interesting.
  • Shizuka M.heart icon on user image
    Shizuka MoriwakiDecember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I love satan piccata
  • Ali W.
    Ali WattsOctober 10, 2011
    Seasonal Pumkin Beer was good but peak organic IPA was better :) Read more
  • Chris A.
    Chris AFebruary 20, 2012
    Reservation is a must on the weekends.
  • Colin W.
    Colin WolfgangNovember 14, 2012
    Best vegetarian in the city.
  • Melissa R.
    Melissa RogersSeptember 15, 2013
    Two words: pumpkin flan.
  • Ivana N.heart icon on user image
    Ivana NikolicJune 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring back Angel's Nachos!
  • Asha S.
    Asha ShivajiOctober 2, 2011
    The stuffed avocado salad is amazing!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupAugust 19, 2013
    If you have a gluten allergy, you'll be in good hands when you visit this vegan restaurant. There's an entirely separate gluten-free menu, with plenty of mouth-watering options.
  • Brittany S.
    Brittany SübersJuly 23, 2016
    Don't go for the ambience since it's similar to an upscale nursing home. I don't recommend the 'Benedict 79'. As a lifelong vegetarian I was disappointed in the tempeh, spinach, polenta - everything.
  • Edmund
    EdmundApril 5, 2014
    Amazing food with terrible service
  • Noreen H.
    Noreen HennessySeptember 7, 2014
    Holy cannolis coming up! ❤️ this place
  • Paul R.heart icon on user image
    Paul RMarch 11, 2018
    Chickpea fries!!!
  • Pieter 😜 D.
    Pieter 😜 DomNovember 3, 2009
    Try the dumplings, hummus, burrito & ravioli. And probably most of the other items on the menu. ****
  • Ali W.
    Ali WattsOctober 10, 2011
    Seitan Piccata was great but very unhealthy Read more
  • Kathy N.
    Kathy NeufyMarch 18, 2012
    The polenta fries are amazeballs!
  • Halstead Property
    Halstead PropertyOctober 5, 2011
    Where else can you find gluten-free stuffed avocados? You can't go wrong with anything that has their homemade Seitan either. And if you're new to the vegan world, their staff is incredibly helpful
  • Jenny H.
    Jenny HunterJanuary 30, 2010
    excellent vegan fare, don't leave without trying the coconut mint frappe Read more
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingJanuary 14, 2011
    Try the Vegan Cannoli And Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
  • Francesca B.
    Francesca BirksMarch 13, 2010
    Fantastic vegan food although not cheap. The service is very friendly.
  • Rachel H.
    Rachel HMay 22, 2013
    If you have work to do, you certainly don't have time to come here for lunch. Holy shit slow.
  • Kiran B.heart icon on user image
    Kiran BankuJuly 6, 2016
    Vegan food
  • Leah M.heart icon on user image
    Leah M.March 25, 2017
    Holy shit the sage advice!
  • Eugene L.
    Eugene LeeJune 16, 2013
    Money brunch!
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    CCnycJune 1, 2015
    Eggplant Napoleon
  • Thomas M.
    Thomas MitchellMarch 31, 2011
    The seitan skewers are awesome
  • Suziheart icon on user image
    SuziMay 17, 2016
    Kale salad
  • Elisha D.
    Elisha DangJanuary 5, 2010
    Fantastic vegan cuisine. Definitely try the nachos. Filling and delicious!
  • Karstenheart icon on user image
    KarstenSeptember 27, 2014
    stuffed avocado
  • Rob P.
    Rob PurdieMarch 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    go to this restaurant. eat anything on the menu. try not to start laughing at how good it is. Read more
  • Joey D.
    Joey DweckAugust 9, 2011
    Try the Seitan Piccata!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingJanuary 14, 2011
    Try the Grilled Seitan Chimichurri
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatDecember 7, 2011
    Good for special occasions and dates, this vegan restaurant is good enough to make even the grizzliest of carnivores rethink their eating habits. Definitely try the Seitan Piccata.
  • Harold M.
    Harold MDecember 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Seitan Chimichurry, guys...That's where it's at.
  • Karol R.heart icon on user image
    Karol RocaOctober 24, 2013
    My favorite!
  • Jason C.
    Jason CastellaniNovember 10, 2011
    Get the burrito and Blonde Beer. Wasn't impressed, lack of flavor, over-priced.
  • Manifest S.
    Manifest StefanyFebruary 10, 2010
    Try the Vanilla-Cinnamon Rooibos tea after dinner. It's delightful!
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