Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Rudraks and Celeste, 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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Discover cheap restaurants in Upper West Side with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
Upper West Side's Cheap Vegetarian Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a wealth of budget-friendly vegetarian options that satisfy every craving without breaking the bank. From the aromatic spices at Rudraks and Middle Eastern flavors at Shah's Halal Food to the comforting slices at Village Square Pizza, this neighborhood is a haven for plant-based diners. You can explore a global palette featuring Japanese staples at Raku It’s Japanese II, Mediterranean delights at Mila Cafe, and classic American bites at Cafe 82. Whether you are looking for a quick burrito or a sit-down Italian meal, these affordable gems prove that eating meat-free in Manhattan can be both diverse and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegetarian Restaurants in Upper West Side | Cheap & Vegetarian
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: 63 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 43 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Celeste · rated 4.8/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 49 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- French Roast · rated 4.7/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sempre Oggi · rated 4.7/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Village Square Pizza · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sipsteria · rated 4.7/5: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mila Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Nice Matin · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Raku It’s Japanese II · rated 4.5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tarallucci e Vino · rated 4.5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 82 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Alachi Masala · rated 4.5/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Effy's Café · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Nina's Great Burrito Bar · rated 4.4/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 98 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
