The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians
Dirt Candy is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

1. Dirt Candy

8.1
86 Allen St (btwn Grand St & Broome St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 152 tips and reviews

EaterEater: At brunch, vegetarians settle in for Cohen’s green eggs, zucchini pancakes, and a radish and goat cheese omelette. The Brussels sprouts tacos are especially popular. Read more.

The Butcher's Daughter is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

2. The Butcher's Daughter

7.9
19 Kenmare St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoLita · 325 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The brother and sister duo behind Pulqueria and Apotheke opened their incredibly popular vegetarian restaurant on a Nolita corner in 2012 and the crowds have hung around since. Read more.

Avant Garden is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

3. Avant Garden

8.6
130 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Ravi DeRossi’s critical darling was the restaurateur's first project to be completely vegan. Robert Sietsema says the food can often be “electrifying,” and you won’t miss meat at all. Read more.

Narcissa is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

4. Narcissa

25 Cooper Sq (at E 5th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 163 tips and reviews

EaterEater: At this sunny new restaurant in The Standard East Village, John Fraser is serving an inspired version of California cuisine. The roasted beets, carrots Wellington, and lamb saddle are early standouts.

Superiority Burger is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

5. Superiority Burger

430 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 146 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Superiority Burger patty has a nice crust and pleasantly crumbly interior. It comes with plum tomatoes, Muenster cheese, and iceberg lettuce, on a Martin's potato roll. Read more.

Taïm is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

6. Taïm

8.9
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The vegan- and gluten- free Israeli restaurant specializes in made-to-order falafel available in three flavors (traditional, Tunisian spices, and roasted red pepper). Read more.

Dizengoff is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

7. Dizengoff

75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Israeli Restaurant · Chelsea · 59 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Vegeterian combinations include zucchini with hazelnuts, sliced avocado with peanut harissa, and Romanesco with toasted pine nuts. Here, hummus comes as a set meal with bread. Read more.

by CHLOE. is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

8. by CHLOE.

185 Bleecker St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 263 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The original Bleecker Street By Chloe hit ‘round-the-corner-line status and its Flatiron location is just as popular. It’s embraced by both vegetarians and meat eaters. Read more.

Chennai Garden by Tiffin Wallah is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

9. Chennai Garden by Tiffin Wallah

127 E 28th St (at Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 82 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Located at the center of Curry Hill is Chennai Garden, a veggie southern Indian restaurant. Its extensive menu hits on favorites like paneer dosas, cauliflower masala, lentil curry, eggplant curry. Read more.

Kajitsu is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

10. Kajitsu

125 E 39th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 72 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Kajitsu is Manhattan's only restaurant dedicated to the meat-free fare beloved by Buddhist monks. The dishes are hyper seasonal and composed of locally sourced product. Read more.

The Little Beet is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

11. The Little Beet

7.3
135 W 50th St (between 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Theater District · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Franklin Becker's fast-casual restaurant is a big hit with gluten-free diners, but there's a good mix of vegetarian options, too. There's also shiitake mushroom poke bowl on the menu. Read more.

12. Dovetail

103 W 77th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 130 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dovetail was revamped last summer but the effect is the same: it’s a serene, highly civilized space to enjoy Fraser’s thoughtful cooking. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options. Read more.

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

13. Caracas Arepa Bar

291 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Williamsburg · 218 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides arepas filled with shredded beef and grilled pork sausage, Caracas Arepa Bar offers a slew of vegetarian options. Veggie options include The Leek Jardinera. Read more.

Banh Mi Place is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

14. Banh Mi Place

8.1
824B Washington Ave. (at St. Johns Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 36 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The classic Vietnamese sandwich that gave the restaurant its name is available with tofu, as well as vegetarian versions of chicken, ham, pork, and fish. Read more.

Buttermilk Channel is one of The Best NYC Restaurants for Vegetarians.

15. Buttermilk Channel

8.8
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Though buttermilk fried chicken may be the main attraction, this Carroll Gardens restaurant is offering a bevy of vegetarian-friendly dishes. Read more.