Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Ocean State Spice & Tea Merchants, Small Format and The Scurvy Dog, 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 Providence with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Providence's Upscale Plant Based Destinations
Providence’s dining scene offers a sophisticated selection of plant-forward destinations that expertly blend refined American traditions with inventive Italian flair. This curated collection features upscale experiences ranging from the elegant bistro fare at New Rivers American Bistro and artisanal offerings at East Side Cheese & Provisions to the social atmosphere of Graduate Center Bar and the modern craft of Pizza Marvin. Whether you are seeking a polished night out or a creative vegetable-centric meal, these establishments represent the very best of the city's elevated meat-free offerings.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Providence | Upscale & Plant Based
- Ocean State Spice & Tea Merchants · rated 5/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Small Format · rated 4/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- The Scurvy Dog · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Coffee Exchange · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bettola · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Amaryllis · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Providence Vegan Deli · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ellie's · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- PVD Noodle Bar · rated 3/5: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- West Side Diner · rated 3/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Casa Azul Taqueria · rated 2/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Caspian · rated 2/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Veggie Fun: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Garden Grille: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- White Electric: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Schasteâ: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Baja's Taqueria: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Nicks on Broadway: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jahunger: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Wara Wara: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Chomp Kitchen & Drinks: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Waterman Grille: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Lim's Fine Thai & Sushi Restaurant: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Palo Tapas Bar: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Baja's Taqueria: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- L'Artisan Cafe: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Gourmet House: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Tallulah's Taqueria: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Rose Room Cafe: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pho Horn's: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
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.
