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βš–οΈ Best Low Calorie Restaurants in NYC

πŸ”„ Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated March 2026.17 active restaurants.

What is Low Calorie?

Restaurants tagged low-calorie in this directory explicitly market calorie-counted menu options, display calorie information, or specialize in lighter, portion-controlled dishes. NYC requires chain restaurants with 15+ locations to display calorie counts by law.

For diners counting calories or following a calorie-conscious eating plan, NYC offers a growing number of restaurants that explicitly display calorie counts, offer portion-controlled meals, or specialize in light, nutritious dishes designed to support weight management goals.

17 Low Calorie restaurants in NYC

Carve Cafe & Pizza β€” pizza restaurant β€” in Midtown β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
CAVA β€” mediterranean restaurant β€” in Gramercy Park β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Chopt Creative Salad Co. β€” salad shop β€” in Bayside β€” Queens β€” NYC
German Doner Kebab β€” doner kebab restaurant β€” in Astoria β€” Queens β€” NYC
Villa Brazil CafΓ© Grill β€” brazilian restaurant β€” in Sunnyside β€” Queens β€” NYC
Dos Toros - Burritos, Bowls, and Tacos β€” mexican restaurant β€” in Upper East Side β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Churrascaria Plataforma Steakhouse β€” brazilian restaurant β€” in Hell's Kitchen β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Playa Betty’s β€” mexican restaurant β€” in Lincoln Square β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Little Collins β€” restaurant β€” in Midtown East β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
The Grey Dog - Chelsea β€” restaurant β€” in Chelsea β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
The Meatball Shop - Hell's Kitchen β€” american restaurant β€” in Hell's Kitchen β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Jacob Soul Food Restaurant β€” soul food restaurant β€” in Harlem β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
The Grey Dog - Nolita β€” american restaurant β€” in SoHo β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
The Grey Dog - Union Square β€” american restaurant β€” in Greenwich Village β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
Schnipper's β€” american restaurant β€” in Midtown β€” Manhattan β€” NYC
90 - 30 Metropolitan Avenue β€” restaurant β€” in Rego Park β€” Queens β€” NYC
Wasabi Sushi & Bento β€” sushi restaurant β€” in Midtown β€” Manhattan β€” NYC

Low Calorie Restaurants by Borough

FAQ

Low Calorie Restaurants in NYC β€” FAQ

Everything you need to know about finding low calorie restaurants across New York City.

Yes β€” NYC requires chain restaurants with 15 or more US locations to display calorie counts on menus. This makes it easier to make informed choices at chain health food and fast-casual restaurants.