Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Three Monkeys, Rosetta and Chalong Southern Thai, 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 22 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Lincoln Square with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Lincoln Square's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Lincoln Square offers a vibrant array of affordable plant-based dining options that cater to every palate without breaking the bank. From the comforting Italian flavors at Rosetta and Farinella to the bold spices of Chalong Southern Thai and Burrito Box, this neighborhood serves up a global feast of meat-free dishes spanning American, Japanese, and Middle Eastern traditions. Whether you are grabbing a quick slice at Angelo's Pizza or sitting down for authentic fare at Raku It’s Japanese II, these budget-friendly spots ensure a delicious and accessible experience for every diner.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Lincoln Square | Cheap & Plant Based
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rosetta · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chalong Southern Thai · rated 4.9/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Noi Due Carne · rated 4.8/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Emmy Squared · rated 4.6/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bengal Tiger · rated 4.5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Estiatorio Milos · rated 4.5/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Burrito Box · rated 4.5/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yakitori Torishin · rated 4.5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Farinella · rated 4.5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tuscany Steakhouse · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Blue Seafood Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Two Boots Pizza Upper West Side · rated 4.5/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Carnegie Diner & Cafe · rated 4.4/5: 60 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Quality Italian · rated 4.4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Pomodoro Rosso · rated 4.4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lincoln Ristorante · rated 4.4/5: 63 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- El Mitote · rated 4.3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 50 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Angelo's Pizza · rated 4.2/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 78 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- La Esquina · rated 4.2/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Francesco's Pizza · rated 4.2/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Casabianca · rated 4.2/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Justino's Pizza · rated 4.1/5: 21 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.


















