Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Picasso Pizzeria, Bento Sushi and Barbalu, 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 18 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Financial District with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Financial District's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Discover a wealth of affordable plant-based dining options tucked away in the heart of the Financial District. This diverse selection spans the globe, offering everything from the vibrant Middle Eastern flavors of Taïm and Nish Nush to the comforting Indian spices at Aahar and classic Spanish dishes at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine. Whether you are grabbing a quick slice at 2 Bros Pizza, enjoying fresh rolls from Bento Sushi, or settling in for a hearty American meal at Stage Door Deli, these budget-friendly spots prove that meat-free eating in Lower Manhattan is both accessible and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Financial District | Cheap & Plant Based
- Picasso Pizzeria · rated 4.8/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bento Sushi · rated 4.7/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Barbalu · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Odeon · rated 4.5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Stage Door Deli · rated 4.5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crown Shy · rated 4.5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Giardino D'Oro · rated 4.5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Il Brigante · rated 4.4/5: 50 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Grotto · rated 4.4/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Proper Food · rated 4.4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Leo's Bagels · rated 4.3/5: 33 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le District · rated 4.3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Rosella’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Inatesso · rated 4.3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Toro · rated 4.3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- T.J. Byrnes · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Benares · rated 4.2/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Aahar · rated 4.2/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Dorlan's Tavern & Oyster Bar · rated 4.2/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Cucina Bene Pizza · rated 4.1/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nish Nush · rated 4/5: 39 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Water · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Barbalu · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- B & Co · rated 3.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dorlan's Tavern & Oyster Bar · rated 3/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- China Red · rated 3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Le District · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Baked by Melissa · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Highwater Rooftop · rated 1/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crown Shy: 42 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.
