What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian restaurants?

Vegetarian restaurants exclude meat but may serve dairy and eggs. Vegan restaurants exclude all animal products including dairy, eggs, and honey.

Which cuisine types are most vegetarian-friendly in NYC?

Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines typically offer the most extensive vegetarian options in NYC.

Are vegetarian restaurants more affordable than regular restaurants?

Vegetarian restaurants in NYC span all price points, but many offer very competitive pricing since plant-based ingredients are often less expensive than meat.

Can I find vegetarian options in every NYC borough?

Yes — all five boroughs have good vegetarian restaurant options, though Manhattan and Brooklyn have the highest concentrations.

🥦 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in NYC

🔄 Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated March 2026.88 active restaurants.

What is Vegetarian?

Vegetarian restaurants serve food with no meat, poultry, or seafood, but may include dairy products and eggs. Restaurants tagged vegetarian in this directory either exclusively or primarily serve vegetarian food.

NYC's vegetarian restaurant scene is vast and diverse, spanning everything from traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine in Queens to upscale farm-to-table vegetarian dining in Manhattan. This directory covers all vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants across all five boroughs.

88 Vegetarian restaurants in NYC

⭐ Top Rated

Kam Rai Thai

Astoria, Queens

🥦 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in NYC

What is Vegetarian?

Kam Rai Thai

Dagg Thai Restaurant

Brick City Vegan Newark (Formerly known as Urban Vegan)

Diner 24 NYC

Tartinery Café - Bar | Grand Central

Elephant Ear

Patiala Indian Grill & Bar

Chalong Southern Thai

Hey Thai

Tandoori Place

Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant

Elephant District

Malii Gramercy

Pisillo Italian Panini FIDI

Thai Villa

Angel

L’industrie Pizzeria West Village

Tanoreen

Tartinery Café - Bar | Columbus Circle

Bunna Cafe

Maleen Banquet Hall and Restaurant

Bombay Chowk

Veselka

Taverna Kyclades Astoria

Vegetarian Restaurants by Borough

Vegetarian Restaurants in NYC — FAQ