Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and Thai Hot Box, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 72 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Upper East Side with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Upper East Side's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
The Upper East Side is home to a vibrant selection of affordable, plant-based dining options that prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy a world-class meal. This collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from the authentic Italian flavors of Donna Margherita and L'Osteria to the aromatic Thai specialties at Up Thai and LENOXTHAI. Diners can explore fresh Japanese rolls at Sashimi Express II, savory Greek dishes at Tinos, or casual American pub favorites at Horn's Hook Tavern and The Pony Bar. With additional highlights like Joju’s Vietnamese fare and gourmet slices from Enzo Bruni, these neighborhood gems offer a diverse and welcoming experience for anyone seeking delicious meat-free alternatives.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable & Plant Based
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: 47 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tandoor Oven · rated 4.4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: 43 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- The Mansion Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: 41 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Orsay · rated 4.3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Saba's Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Caffe Buon Gusto · rated 4.3/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
