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.
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Discover upscale restaurants in East Village with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
East Village's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
The East Village is home to a sophisticated array of upscale plant-based dining destinations that redefine vegetable-forward cuisine through a global lens. This curated collection invites you to explore everything from refined Japanese and Filipino flavors to elegant interpretations of Greek, Spanish, and Italian classics. Whether you are looking for a chic American bistro or a high-end culinary adventure, these restaurants offer an elevated experience for discerning diners in one of Manhattan's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in East Village | Upscale & Plant Based
- 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.
