Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Horn's Hook Tavern, The Pony Bar and Caroline's Donuts, 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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Discover upscale restaurants in Upper East Side with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
Upper East Side's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
The Upper East Side serves as a premier destination for elevated plant-based dining, offering a curated selection of restaurants that transform vegetarian ingredients into gourmet masterpieces. This collection spans a global palette, featuring the refined French artistry of The Simone, authentic Italian flavors at Parma Nuova and Sfoglia, and exquisite Japanese craftsmanship at Sushi Noz. From the vibrant Spanish plates at Boqueria to the contemporary American style of The Wright, these upscale establishments provide sophisticated settings for every discerning palate.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Upper East Side | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caroline's Donuts · rated 5/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Up Thai · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Thai Hot Box · rated 4.7/5: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- L'Osteria · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- parma Nuova · rated 4.7/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sashimi Express II · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sandro's Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Tinos · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- The Simone · rated 4.7/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Joju · rated 4.7/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Oda House · rated 4.6/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Two Boots Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafe d'Alsace · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Heidelberg Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. German.
- Don Filippo · rated 4.5/5: 71 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bohemian Spirit Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: 54 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Czech.
- Jacques Brasserie · rated 4.5/5: 19 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Sushi Noz · rated 4.5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- The Wright · rated 4.5/5: 58 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- York Ave Pizza · rated 4.5/5: 97 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Catch n' Chop · rated 4.5/5: 42 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Donguri · rated 4.5/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Naruto Ramen · rated 4.4/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Famous Famiglia Pizzeria · rated 4.4/5: 41 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Italian Village Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: 37 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: 8 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.
