Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Joe's Pizza, Long Island Dumplings and The Wren, 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 Union Square restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Union Square's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where inclusive dining meets a world of diverse flavors. This curated collection highlights the area's premier destinations for plant-based options, ranging from the comforting Italian classics of Joe's Pizza and the bold Spanish small plates at Bar Jamón to the spirited Mexican fare of Maya Mezcal. Whether you are seeking a traditional British experience at The Winslow or exploring a wide array of American and Asian cuisines, these restaurants ensure every guest finds a satisfying meal in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Union Square Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Joe's Pizza · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Long Island Dumplings · rated 5/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Malii Gramercy · rated 5/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- 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.
- White Oak Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 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.
- Popup Bagels · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dough Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 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.
- Diner 24 · rated 4.8/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Çka ka Qellue · rated 4.8/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: 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.
- Soothr · rated 4.7/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Oceans · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- All'Antico Vinaio · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Veselka · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Ukrainian.
- Gramercy Tavern · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pommes Frites · rated 4.6/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Planta · rated 4.6/5: 56 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
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.
