Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bibi Wine Bar, Orchard Grocer and Nurse Bettie, 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 East Village restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
East Village's Premier Plant Based Destinations
The East Village is a vibrant neighborhood where global flavors meet inclusive dining, offering a wealth of plant-based options for every palate. From the bold spices of Mexican fare at Maya Mezcal to the refined Mediterranean plates at Bibi Wine Bar, this collection showcases the area's incredible culinary diversity. Whether you are craving traditional British pub food at The Winslow or innovative Filipino dishes at Naks, these restaurants ensure that vegan and vegetarian diners never have to compromise on taste or variety. Explore a curated selection of local favorites that celebrate the best of New York City's eclectic food scene.
30 restaurants in Best East Village Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Bibi Wine Bar · rated 5/5: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nurse Bettie · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schmackary's · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- The Winslow · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Naks · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Noona's · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Saperavi · rated 4.9/5: 40 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Fortuna · rated 4.9/5: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Los Tacos NYC · rated 4.9/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Naks · rated 4.8/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Sushi Dairo · rated 4.8/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Ivan Ramen · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Batsu · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Cabin · rated 4.7/5: 43 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tabetomo · rated 4.6/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- La Contenta · rated 4.6/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- noreetuh · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Hawaiian.
- Divya’s Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sathi · rated 4.6/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- V-Nam Cafe · rated 4.6/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Smør · rated 4.6/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Scandinavian.
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.
