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89 rated vegan restaurants
Best Vegan Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best vegan restaurants across 26 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 89 rated vegan restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 26 neighborhoods. Rebel Cheese Essex Market in Lower East Side leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (11).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, artisan, trendy, and plant-based. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced vegan restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the vegetarian and vegan options and call it quiet and relaxed.
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Chelsea. Known for its fresh baked breads.
Rank 5 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers single out the staff and mention afternoon visits. Insider tip: Bring your own reusable bag for takeout to support their sustainability mission and world's largest restaurant reusable program.
Rank 6 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Chelsea. Reviewers mention evenings here, put the food first, and describe a high-energy crowd.
Rank 7 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers single out the staff, mention coming on a date, and suggest it for brunch. Known for its Whiskey BBQ Brisket Frites.
Rank 8 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for a date.
Rank 9 A mid-priced vegan restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers mention the vegetarian and vegan options and suggest it for an afternoon. Known for its Rocko Club Sandwich.
Rank 10 A mid-priced vegan restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon and say it is consistent.
Midtown
7 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
- Upscale
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
6 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
East Village
5 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
- Intimate
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Artisan
- Trendy
- Plant Based
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Charming
- Artisan
- Market Stall
East Harlem
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Flatiron
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Elegant
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
West Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Nolita
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Manhattan Valley
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best vegan restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top vegan restaurants on Moodap are Rebel Cheese Essex Market in Lower East Side (5.0 stars), Vegan Grill in Upper East Side (4.9 stars) and Just Salad in Hudson Yards (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most vegan restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 11, followed by East Village (9) and Financial District (6).
Where can I find affordable vegan restaurants in Manhattan?
3 of the 50 vegan restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Chomps Élysées in Lower East Side, goodsugar in Upper East Side and Alta Garden Empanadas in East Harlem.
How does Moodap rank vegan restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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