Looking for low-cholesterol-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Orchard Grocer, Bibi Wine Bar and Nurse Bettie, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-cholesterol-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Lower East Side restaurants with low cholesterol options. Highly rated spots with authentic low cholesterol menu items.
Lower East Side's Premier Low Cholesterol Destinations
The Lower East Side is a vibrant culinary hub where health-conscious diners can find a wealth of flavorful, low-cholesterol dishes without sacrificing the neighborhood's signature edge. This curated selection spans a global palette, offering everything from light Japanese ramen and fresh Mediterranean plates to heart-healthy twists on American, Filipino, Cuban, and Mexican classics. Whether you are stopping by Orchard Grocer for a plant-based bite or enjoying the refined flavors at Ivan Ramen and La Contenta, these local favorites prove that mindful eating is easy to find in one of Manhattan's most iconic districts.
30 restaurants in Best Lower East Side Restaurants with Low Cholesterol Options | Top Rated
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 12 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: 10 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Nurse Bettie · rated 5/5: 6 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 7 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 6 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: 5 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: 29 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 19 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 11 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 7 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 9 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 8 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dirt Candy · rated 4.5/5: 3 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Trapizzino · rated 4.5/5: 14 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sonnyboy · rated 4.5/5: 3 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Australian.
- Yopparai · rated 4.5/5: 15 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Yokoya · rated 4.5/5: 14 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Fat Choy · rated 4.5/5: 5 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Dudleys · rated 4.4/5: 13 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Supper · rated 4.4/5: 7 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Two Boots · rated 4.4/5: 6 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Wildair · rated 4.4/5: 9 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Una Pizza Napoletana · rated 4.3/5: 4 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Barrio Chino · rated 4.3/5: 32 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- San Loco · rated 4.3/5: 5 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rabbit House Omakase & Sake Bar · rated 4.3/5: 5 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Horus · rated 4.2/5: 5 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Cibao Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: 18 low-cholesterol-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Congee Village · rated 4.1/5: 8 low-cholesterol-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.
