Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mama Hattie’s kitchen, Bruno and The Buffs, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap soul food restaurants in Roosevelt Island. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Roosevelt Island's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Roosevelt Island offers a surprising variety of affordable comfort food that warms the soul without breaking the bank. From the classic American staples at Mama Hattie’s kitchen and Ritz Diner to the vibrant flavors of Two Wheels Vietnamese and Yia Yia's Homemade Greek Food, there is something here for every craving. This curated selection highlights the best spots to enjoy a satisfying, budget-friendly meal while exploring the scenic waterfront.
24 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Roosevelt Island | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Mama Hattie’s kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- Bruno · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- The Buffs · rated 4.7/5: American.
- The Alvin Public House · rated 4.6/5: internal_knowledge): *.
- Campagnola · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit · rated 4.5/5: European.
- Tabata Ramen & Yakitori Bar · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Mediterraneo · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Two Wheels Vietnamese · rated 4.3/5: Vietnamese.
- Tabata · rated 4.3/5: Japanese.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Canyon Road Bar & Grill · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Yia Yia's- Homemade Greek Food · rated 4.2/5: Greek.
- Mexiterranean Grill · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- NISI · rated 4.1/5: Greek.
- Anything At All · rated 4.1/5: American.
- Foundry Kitchen · rated 3.9/5: American.
- Ritz Diner: American.
- B. Cafe: American.
- Bigoi Venezia: Italian.
- Cafe Luka: American.
- Yia Yia's Homemade Greek Food: Greek.
- Chamoun's Way: Middle Eastern.
- Dallas BBQ: 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.

















