Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Marwin Thai, The Pony Bar and Bohemian Spirit Restaurant, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover cheap restaurants in Roosevelt Island with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Roosevelt Island's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Roosevelt Island offers a surprisingly diverse array of affordable plant-based dining options for those seeking a meat-free meal with a view. From the comforting Italian flavors at York Ave Pizza and Piccolo Trattoria to the fresh Japanese specialties at Sashimi Express II and Sushi Gama, there is a global dish to satisfy every craving. You can also enjoy casual American bites at The Pony Bar and Sweetgreen or explore the international flair of Marwin Thai and Le Moulin à Café without breaking the bank. This curated selection ensures that eating green on the island is both delicious and budget-friendly.
26 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in Roosevelt Island | Cheap & Plant Based
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- 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.
- Piccolo Trattoria · rated 4.3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- EJ's Luncheonette · rated 4.2/5: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Patsy's Pizzeria · rated 4.1/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nuts Factory · rated 3/5: 45 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Jones Wood Foundry · rated 3/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Treadwell Park · rated 3/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- THEP: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Piccolo Trattoria: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sweetgreen: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- LENOXTHAI · rated 4.9/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Le Moulin à Café · rated 4.4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Maruzzella · rated 4.4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Spice · rated 4.2/5: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- J.G. Melon · rated 4/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish 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.
