Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are AJA Dumplings, Anable Basin Sailing and Murasaki, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Long Island City's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
Long Island City has emerged as a premier destination for sophisticated plant-based dining, offering a diverse array of upscale vegetarian options set against the neighborhood's iconic skyline. This curated collection spans a global palette, featuring refined Japanese dishes at Murasaki, traditional Italian fare at Manducatis, and inventive Filipino flavors at Kora. Diners can also enjoy contemporary American plates at American Brass and Sweetleaf or vibrant Latin American cuisine at Blend on the Water, ensuring an elevated experience for every occasion.
24 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Long Island City | Upscale & Vegetarian
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Anable Basin Sailing · rated 4.6/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Murasaki · rated 4.6/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Manducatis · rated 4.6/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Red Sorghum 夜宴 · rated 4.5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Lupo Rosso Pizzeria · rated 4.5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Court Square Diner · rated 4.4/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- American Brass · rated 4.4/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 81 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Levante · rated 4.3/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Blend on the Water · rated 4.2/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Latin American.
- Sweetleaf · rated 4/5: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cyclo · rated 4/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Rockaway Brewing Company · rated 4/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Noodlecraft · rated 4/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- 51st Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Chef Little Café · rated 4/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Big Alice Brewing · rated 4/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana · rated 4/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Kora · rated 4/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Filipino.
- Riverview · rated 3.9/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Hana Makgeoli · rated 3/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Milk and Roses · rated 4.2/5: 2 vegetarian-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.
