Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Marwin Thai, The Pony Bar and Up Thai, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in Roosevelt Island with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
Roosevelt Island's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
Roosevelt Island offers a surprisingly diverse array of budget-friendly vegetarian options for diners looking to explore the scenic neighborhood without breaking the bank. From the comforting Italian flavors at York Ave Pizza and Piccolo Trattoria to the vibrant Thai dishes at Marwin Thai, there is a meat-free meal to satisfy every craving. You can also enjoy fresh Japanese staples at Sashimi Express II, classic American fare at J.G. Melon and The Pony Bar, or a touch of French charm at Le Moulin à Café. This curated selection ensures that whether you are grabbing a quick salad at Sweetgreen or settling in for a craft brew at Big Alice Brewing, delicious plant-based dining is always within reach.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Roosevelt Island | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Oda House · rated 4.6/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 54 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 97 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Delizia · rated 4.4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bottega · rated 4.4/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Maruzzella · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Piccolo Trattoria · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sushi Gama Restaurant & Lounge · rated 4.3/5: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- EJ's Luncheonette · rated 4.2/5: 75 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Patsy's Pizzeria · rated 4.1/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Grace's Marketplace · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nuts Factory · rated 3/5: 84 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Treadwell Park · rated 3/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jones Wood Foundry · rated 3/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Piccolo Trattoria: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- THEP: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Sweetgreen: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- LENOXTHAI · rated 4.9/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Donna Margherita · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sushi Ishikawa · rated 4.6/5: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Le Moulin à Café · rated 4.4/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Mezzaluna · rated 4.4/5: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Spice · rated 4.2/5: 50 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- J.G. Melon · rated 4/5: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- LENOXTHAI: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
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.
