Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Kame and Long Island Dumplings, 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-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Chelsea restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Chelsea's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Chelsea’s vibrant dining scene offers an incredible array of choices for those seeking delicious plant-based options across a diverse range of global cuisines. This curated collection features everything from the comforting Italian flavors of Joe's Pizza and classic American fare at Brass Monkey to the refined French plates at Paradou. Whether you are craving authentic Japanese dishes at Kame, the bold spices of Bangkok Supper Club, or savory Chinese dumplings, these neighborhood favorites provide inclusive menus for every palate. Explore the best of the area’s culinary landscape where innovative plant-forward cooking meets the iconic atmosphere of one of Manhattan's most beloved districts.
30 restaurants in Best Chelsea Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Kame · rated 5/5: 38 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Brass Monkey · rated 5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bangkok Supper Club · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paradou · rated 4.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- BaoDega · rated 4.6/5: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Il Punto Ristorante · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Kogame Ramen · rated 4.6/5: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Landing · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bateaux New York · rated 4.5/5: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Xi'an Famous Foods · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Cafe Cluny · rated 4.4/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Porchlight · rated 4.4/5: 45 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice · rated 4.4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Qanoon · rated 4.4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Rossopomodoro · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tao Downtown · rated 4.3/5: 26 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Mighty Quinns Barbeque · rated 4.3/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New York Burger Co · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Zou Zou’s · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Tavola · rated 4.3/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Som Bo · rated 4.3/5: 21 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Aya Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Malibu Diner · rated 4.2/5: 29 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: 64 plant-based-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.
