Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Sōrate, Orchard Grocer 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.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Little Italy with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Little Italy's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Little Italy’s historic streets now host a sophisticated wave of upscale plant-based dining, offering refined experiences that cater to the most discerning palates. This collection showcases a remarkable diversity of cuisines, ranging from the elegant French artistry of Le Coucou and innovative Japanese dishes at Momofuku Ko to the soulful Italian flavors found at Torrisi and Pasquale Jones. Whether you are craving elevated American classics, fresh seafood-inspired plates, or even plant-forward takes on steakhouse favorites, these premier destinations redefine what it means to eat well in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale & Plant Based
- Sōrate · rated 5/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wren · rated 5/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bite · rated 5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Raf's · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Pecking House · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- 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.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Da Silvano · rated 4.8/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lei · rated 4.8/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Yum Cha · rated 4.7/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Jerrell's BETR BRGR · rated 4.7/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yi Ji Shi Mo · rated 4.7/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Kalye · rated 4.7/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Carol's Bun · rated 4.7/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Set L.E.S · rated 4.6/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Piacere · rated 4.6/5: 29 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ramen Ishida · rated 4.6/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Torrisi · rated 4.6/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Momofuku Ko · rated 4.6/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Divya’s Kitchen · 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.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Pep's on Grand · rated 4.6/5: 31 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Katz's Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Coucou · rated 4.5/5: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Spicy Village · rated 4.5/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
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.
