Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Billy's Bakery, Rudraks and The Shell, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Upper West Side with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
Upper West Side's Upscale Vegan Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a sophisticated landscape for plant-based dining, where elegant atmospheres meet innovative culinary techniques. This curated selection showcases an impressive range of global flavors, from refined French and Italian classics at spots like The Consulate and Celeste to vibrant Middle Eastern and Japanese fare. Whether you are craving the delicate artistry of Gari Columbus or the coastal inspirations found at Crave Fishbar, these upscale destinations redefine vegan excellence through diverse Chinese and seafood-inspired menus.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegan Restaurants in Upper West Side | Upscale & Vegan
- Billy's Bakery · rated 5/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Rudraks · rated 4.9/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- The Shell · rated 4.8/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Poulet Sans Tête · rated 4.8/5: 34 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Consulate · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Noi Due · rated 4.6/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Crave Fishbar · rated 4.5/5: 78 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Bellini · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Gari Columbus · rated 4.5/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cafe Luxembourg · rated 4.4/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Barney Greengrass · rated 4.4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gennaro · rated 4.4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bondi Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Arte Cafe · rated 4.3/5: 59 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Han Dynasty · rated 4.3/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Viand · rated 4.3/5: 29 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffe Storico · rated 4.3/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- West Side Wok & Konata Sushi · rated 4.3/5: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Pappardella · rated 4.2/5: 83 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: 18 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Levain Bakery · rated 4/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alice's Tea Cup Chapter i · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fillup Coffee · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-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.
