Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Rudraks, The Shell and Poulet Sans Tête, 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 63 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Upper West Side with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Upper West Side's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Exploring the Upper West Side’s diverse culinary scene doesn't have to break the bank, especially with this collection of affordable restaurants featuring exceptional plant-based options. You can enjoy everything from the savory Indian dishes at Rudraks and authentic Thai flavors at Sala Thai to the casual American charm of Sipsteria and the refined French atmosphere at Poulet Sans Tête. With additional choices ranging from Middle Eastern favorites at Shah's Halal Food to fresh seafood-inspired plates at The Shell, these local gems offer a world of flavor for every budget and lifestyle.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Upper West Side | Affordable & Plant Based
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 74 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 50 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Viand · rated 4.3/5: 26 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Storico · rated 4.3/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 78 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Levain Bakery · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fillup Coffee · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murray's Sturgeon Shop · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
