Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Rudraks, The Shell and Poulet Sans Tête, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Upper West Side restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
Upper West Side's Premier Plant Based Destinations
Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of the Upper West Side through this collection of restaurants that excel at offering thoughtful plant-based dishes alongside their signature menus. From the comforting American treats at Billy's Bakery to the sophisticated French plates at The Consulate and French Roast, there is a wealth of variety to satisfy any craving. Diners can enjoy a world of flavor spanning authentic Italian pastas, spicy Thai specialties, and savory Indian classics, all within one of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upper West Side Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 74 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 50 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Viand · rated 4.3/5: 26 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Storico · rated 4.3/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 78 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Levain Bakery · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fillup Coffee · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murray's Sturgeon Shop · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: 3 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.
