Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Nili and Travel Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Gowanus restaurants with vegetarian options. Highly rated spots with authentic vegetarian menu items.
Gowanus's Premier Vegetarian Destinations
Gowanus has transformed into a premier dining destination where industrial charm meets a diverse culinary landscape perfect for plant-forward diners. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best spots for vegetarian-friendly fare, ranging from authentic Italian pastas at Macario and Fragole Ristorante to vibrant Middle Eastern flavors at Nili. Whether you are craving a casual American meal at Brooklyn Social, fresh Japanese sushi from Maple Domo, or zesty Thai and Greek specialties, these local favorites ensure every guest finds a satisfying and inclusive dining experience.
30 restaurants in Best Gowanus Restaurants with Vegetarian Options | Top Rated
- Macario · rated 5/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brooklyn Social · rated 5/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Queue Beer · rated 5/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 30 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Avlee · rated 4.6/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Maple Domo Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 31 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cremini's · rated 4/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chip City · rated 4/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Other Half Brewery · rated 4/5: 16 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Baby Luc's · rated 3.9/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins · rated 2/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Atelier Ariana: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Daily Dose Juice Bar & Café: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Macario: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- 6 Restaurant: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Luo's Burgers · rated 4.8/5: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fragole Ristorante · rated 4.5/5: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
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.
