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72 rated vegetarian restaurants

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

The best vegetarian restaurants across 28 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 72 rated vegetarian restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 28 neighborhoods. PIADI - La Piadineria in Flatiron leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (6).

Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, casual, elegant, and hidden-gem. 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 Vegetarian Restaurants in Manhattan

  1. Rank 2Quantum Leap

    Upper East Side
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 3Homemade Taqueria Midtown

    Hudson Yards
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant in Hudson Yards. Insider tip: Order the combo to share, since it is big enough for two. Known for its Tacos Al Pastor.

  3. Rank 4Avo

    NoMad
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in NoMad. Insider tip: Come for a quick lunch pick-up, since the food is fast and affordable.

  4. Rank 5Hunter Halal Truck

    Upper East Side
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers put the food first and mention friendly service.

  5. Rank 6Baya Bar - Acai & Smoothie Shop

    Gramercy
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in Gramercy. Insider tip: Order the Bella Nutella acai bowl.

  6. Rank 7Modern Tea • Salad

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Insider tip: super cute establishment next to port authority. Known for its fresh peach tea.

  7. Rank 8Carrot Express

    Nolita
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in Nolita, open from 7 AM. Reviewers praise the service and single out the food. Insider tip: Come to work here: sit in the comfy seats and use the free wifi for a couple of hours.

  8. Rank 9Friedman's

    Battery Park City
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in Battery Park City. Reviewers mention the vegetarian and vegan options, praise the service, and suggest it for an evening out.

  9. Rank 10Juke Box Juice & Salads

    Harlem
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced vegetarian restaurant in Harlem. Insider tip: Order the croissant and egg breakfast.

Upper East Side

4 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Quantum Leap

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Hunter Halal Truck

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Social
  3. Rank 4Food Liberation

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Hudson Yards

4 spots

Hudson Yards guide
  1. Rank 2Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 3Avo

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Hell's Kitchen

4 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide
  1. Rank 2Plant-Blossom

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 4Fresh From Hell

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Upper West Side

4 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 3Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 4Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Cozy
    • Social

Financial District

4 spots

Financial District guide
  1. Rank 4TWENTYONEGRAINS

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Cozy
    • Social
    • Hidden Gem

Midtown

3 spots

Midtown guide
  1. Rank 1BODAI 菩提 Vegan

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
    • Cozy
    • Social
    • Elegant
  2. Rank 2Oakberry Acai

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  3. Rank 3Proper Food

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Nolita

2 spots

Nolita guide
  1. Rank 1Carrot Express

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Meatpacking District

2 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1Locanut

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

East Village

2 spots

East Village guide
  1. Rank 1Divya's Kitchen

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Happy Bowls

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Lower East Side

2 spots

Lower East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Dirt Candy

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
    • Cozy
    • Social

SoHo

2 spots

SoHo guide
  1. Rank 1Baya Bar

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Dig Inn

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Social

Inwood

2 spots

Inwood guide

Chelsea

2 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 1Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Cozy
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Oakberry Acai

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Cozy
    • Social

Flatiron

1 spots

Flatiron guide

NoMad

1 spots

NoMad guide
  1. Rank 1Avo

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Gramercy

1 spots

Gramercy guide

Battery Park City

1 spots

Battery Park City guide
  1. Rank 1Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Harlem

1 spots

Harlem guide

East Harlem

1 spots

East Harlem guide
  1. Rank 1Island Juice

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

West Village

1 spots

West Village guide

Murray Hill

1 spots

Murray Hill guide

Chinatown

1 spots

Chinatown guide
  1. Rank 1Fong On

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Alphabet City

1 spots

Alphabet City guide

Greenwich Village

1 spots

Greenwich Village guide
  1. Rank 1Senza Gluten

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Koreatown

1 spots

Koreatown guide
  1. Rank 1BCD Tofu House

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Times Square

1 spots

Times Square guide
  1. Rank 1Friedman's

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Social

Frequently asked questions

What are the best vegetarian restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top vegetarian restaurants on Moodap are PIADI - La Piadineria in Flatiron (4.9 stars), Quantum Leap in Upper East Side (4.9 stars) and Homemade Taqueria Midtown in Hudson Yards (5.0 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most vegetarian restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 6, followed by Hell's Kitchen (5) and Upper East Side (5).
Where can I find affordable vegetarian restaurants in Manhattan?
5 of the 50 vegetarian restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Homemade Taqueria Midtown in Hudson Yards, Hunter Halal Truck in Upper East Side and Dig Inn in SoHo.
How does Moodap rank vegetarian 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? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.

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