Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Intelligentsia Coffee, Three Dots and a Dash and Theory, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 fine dining dining experiences
Discover fine dining restaurants in River North with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
River North's Fine Dining Plant Based Destinations
Discover the pinnacle of upscale meat-free dining in River North, where the neighborhood’s most prestigious establishments offer sophisticated plant-based menus. This curated collection spans a diverse range of world-class cuisines, from the refined Italian flavors of RPM Italian and Gibsons Italia to the bold Mexican artistry of Topolobampo and the contemporary Japanese dishes at Roka Akor. Even legendary steakhouses like Mastro’s and Prime & Provisions provide elegant vegetable-forward options, ensuring a luxurious experience for every guest in the heart of Chicago.
30 restaurants in Best Fine Dining Plant Based Restaurants in River North | Fine Dining & Plant Based
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Theory · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- No Vacancy: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eataly: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Taste222: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mojo Coffee: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dick's Last Resort: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil Dawgs: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- River Roast: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Osteria Via Stato: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Club Lago: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Penelope's Vegan Taqueria: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Beatrix Market: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gino's East: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chicago Chop House: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Havana Grill: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- NAHA: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
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.
