Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, The Pony Bar and Caroline's Donuts, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Upper East Side's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
Exploring the Upper East Side doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you are looking for delicious meat-free meals that satisfy every craving. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, ranging from classic American comfort food and artisanal Italian pizzas to vibrant Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese flavors. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Sashimi Express II or enjoying a casual meal at York Ave Pizza, these budget-friendly spots prove that plant-based dining in Manhattan can be both varied and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Upper East Side | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Oda House · rated 4.6/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafe d'Alsace · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Heidelberg Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 71 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 54 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: 58 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 97 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 42 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: 41 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 37 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: 8 vegetarian-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.
