10 verified venues. Prices in local currency, HappyCow ratings, and honest verdicts from the Leaf & Roam team.
Chef Amanda Cohen's celebrated vegetable-forward restaurant on the Lower East Side has been redefining what produce can do since 2008. The prix-fixe tasting menu transforms humble ingredients like broccoli and carrots into multi-course theatrical experiences. James Beard nominated, consistently packed, and unapologetically ambitious.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's plant-based restaurant brings fine-dining pedigree to conscious eating. Set in ABC Carpet & Home's gorgeous ground floor, the menu draws from Ayurvedic principles with dishes like the signature mushroom and grain bowl and raw lasagna. Impeccable service in one of Manhattan's most beautiful dining rooms.
Brooks Headley's tiny East Village counter-service spot has been named one of the best burgers in NYC — and it's entirely plant-based. The signature Superiority Burger uses a secret smashed-bean patty, and the rotating side dishes (burnt broccoli salad, crispy rice, wrap of the day) are legendary. Expect a line.
The NYC outpost of David Lee's Asian-inspired vegan empire delivers stunning plant-based sushi, dumplings, and noodle dishes in a sleek, moody dining room. The bang bang broccoli, watermelon tuna sashimi, and truffle mushroom dumplings are the standouts. Date-night energy with a fully vegan menu.
Isa Chandra Moskowitz — the godmother of modern vegan cooking — runs this Williamsburg comfort food temple. Mac and cheese, buffalo cauliflower, banana split pancakes, and seasonal specials that prove vegan food can be indulgent and satisfying. Weekend brunch has a devoted following.
One of NYC's longest-running upscale vegan restaurants (since 2005), Blossom serves sophisticated globally-inspired plant-based cuisine in an elegant Chelsea townhouse. Their seitan piccata, truffle risotto, and tiramisu have earned a loyal following among both vegans and omnivores seeking a refined dining experience.
Brenda Beener's Harlem institution serves soul food that happens to be 100% vegan. The smoked "gouda" mac and cheese, BBQ "ribs", and sweet potato waffles honor Southern cooking traditions while being entirely plant-based. A cultural landmark that proves vegan food has deep roots in Black culinary heritage.
Vibrant plant-based Mexican restaurant with a fun, colorful atmosphere and creative cocktail program. The jackfruit al pastor tacos, cashew queso fundido, and churro sundae are crowd favorites. Multiple locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn, all fully vegan with a strong tequila and mezcal bar.
Social enterprise restaurant in the Theater District donating 100% of profits to charity. The menu is globally inspired plant-based cuisine — think kimchi dumplings, wild mushroom risotto, and a signature burger — served in a sleek, modern space. Perfect pre-theater dinner with a conscience.
Intimate East Village wine bar serving refined small plates that happen to be entirely vegan. The mushroom mousse, stuffed squash blossoms, and daily-changing handmade pasta demonstrate that plant-based cooking can be both elegant and approachable. The natural wine list is one of the best in the neighborhood.