Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant

This was our second time here and it was outstanding yet again. Vegan or not, you’ll love the food here; I have not had many meals that have wowed me as much as Anixi does. The zaatar pita comes out steaming hot and perfectly fluffy. Get as many dips as you can (the whipped ricotta with saffron is my favorite). My only critique is that every kabob I have had has been pretty dry (the lamb and wild mushroom both). Some acidity and a little less cooking time and they’d be great as well. The dips and the Manti Lamb Pockets are the star!<br><br>We came for a birthday and the service was solid. Our server came back way too often but we think she might have been new. I also wish they’d do something complimentary for their guests coming in on special occasions, but still, outstanding vegan food.

You don’t have to be vegan to fall hard for this Mediterranean spot, and honestly, it’s a great chance to be vegan occasionally with a good feeling.<br><br>The menu is huge, and even without butter, cheese, or eggs, the flavors are remarkable. Every dish we tried was tasty and satisfying, and heavy in a good way.<br><br>Our tall waitress was excellent and made helpful suggestions. A group of us shared a bunch of plates, and we left feeling amazed and satisfied.<br><br>They serve alcoholic drinks.

Me and my daughters had an amazing experience. Our waitress walked us through the menu and made suggestions on our likes and delivered! The food was delicious and unique. All of us truly enjoyed our lunch 😊😊😊. I have to say this is the fanciest vegan experience we have had . We will be trying one of their other restaurants next time . From the food to the service Exceptional ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This place is hands down one of the best vegan places around especially that meets the taste of exact meat. Great Ambiance. The service is exceptional- shoutout to my server Jen! We ordered almost the entire menu and everything was a 10/10 - I do not say this easily! The running egg yolk on Kachapuri is identical to the real egg- its made outta Carrot, chickpea, black pepper and salt, wow. The kebobs are must try. The desserts are great too. Will definitely visit again.

Terrific vegan food, service and atmosphere. Everything is vegan yet taste like the real stuff, maybe better. Highly recommend the zattar bread, ricotta dip, lamb pockets, kabobs and dubai cheesecake. Shout out to our server Charlie for amazing energy and kindness, he was always present and had a fun light spirit.

This restaurant was absolutely spectacular! Charlie our server was FABULOUS!!! The drinks were delicious and the food was 10/10! All the Mezze dips were an adventure to the taste buds! The entrées and the Hot Mezzes were out of this world! I would LOVE to come back again soon!

Vanesa our waiter was such a delight and incredibly helpful. She truly made the experience special and is an amazing person. Thank you for making our first visit such a great one. Josephina the host was also very personable and engaging. She made us feel welcomed right away and her energy made the experience even better. The recommendations from Vanesa were excellent and you can tell she really knows her stuff. We will definitely be coming back. Also the food was so delicious!!! 👌🏾

my tastebuds be dancing here- it is my absolute favorite restauraunt in NYC. the dips + bread, skewers (i recommend chicken and mushroom), and their boat flatbreads are MUST trys!!!! i also highly recommend the lamb skewers. desserts are also so delicious. we loved the date one and the rose one. everything is sharing style!!! loved the pomegranate cocktail. 10/10 in all categories.

I’m not personally Vegan but our friends are, which is why we checked out this restaurant, and so I was a little skeptical of how the food would be. But seeing the great reviews, I was still excited to try it! My expectations were blown away by the texture, taste, and quality of the dishes we ordered. Our waiter Jay was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and he made our experience that night all the better. He recommended several dishes to us and thoroughly explained how they were made. My favorite items were the khachapuri and Dubai chocolate cheesecake (both vegan and kosher, of course), but I really enjoyed the lamb tagine as my main entree. The lamb had the texture of real meat and it was cooked perfectly. The other dishes we ordered at the table were delicious as well. Also, the ambiance of the restaurant felt relaxed and intimate and even though it was a bit busy inside, we were able to talk and hear each other (and didn’t have to wait long for our orders). Overall, we enjoyed the food, and I would definitely recommend checking it out when in the neighborhood.

10/10. Absolutely fantastic experience at Anixi. The food was incredible from start to finish, and Charlie was amazing and made the experience even better.<br><br>We had the 3-dip mezze, the kabob grill variety, and the Dubai chocolate cheesecake. Every dish was outstanding. I’ve been vegan for over a decade, and Anixi made it easy to enjoy a healthy, high-protein vegan meal. I was especially excited to finally try something Dubai chocolate inspired that was vegan, and the cheesecake was the perfect finish.<br><br>Eager to try the other City Roots restaurants 👌

I don’t say this often, but every single dish we had today was a true 10/10. Each bite was packed with flavor and somehow even better than the last — I just couldn’t stop going back for more.<br><br>I tend to get overly excited at new spots and over-order, so a huge thank you to our server, Vanessa, for guiding us toward the perfect selections and delivering genuinely exceptional and friendly service throughout.<br><br>Already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu!

One of the best birthday celebrations I ever had! Thoughtfully, uniquely created & prepared, beautifully plated, and exceptionally served in a gorgeous cozy, elegant, atmosphere, Anixi is a one of a kind 10/10 dining experience! Our server Shannon was amazing! He was kind, warm, friendliest personality, made fabulous suggestions and treated us like family! He went above and beyond to make sure our whole evening was PERFECT! He was always two steps ahead knowing exactly what we needed and delivering excellent service all night! By the end of the night we loved him so much we even had him join our party photo! (See attached!)<br>We were a group of 7- we had the 7 dip selection - every single one was absolutely delicious - then the house mezzes- mushroom ragu, Beet labneh, pastrami hummus- OMG - all seriously so incredible- and WOW that zataar pita and the gf rosemary crisps- YESSSSSS! every dish had its own distinct flavor and palate! I don’t remember which one the one of the long canoe bread was but that was ahhhhmazing too! Then side of carrot/turnip(yum!), and entrees of mushroom skewers, merguez, & moussaka. All were sooooo good! Truly the finest in vegan cuisine- and I am VERY particular! And then dessert- the date cake and the Dubai chocolate NO DOUBT off the charts awesome!<br>Even if we had only had mezzes and dips it would have been enough! THIS WAS JUST DIVINE DINING! Everyone was so satisfied and so happy!<br>The rest of the staff was also warm, accommodating, welcoming and so helpful! We never wanted to leave! Lol!<br>Thank you Anixi for a fabulous first experience and a wonderfully memorable 50th birthday celebration! You are definitely now added at the top of my short list of favorites in the city for any special occasion! Very grateful!

Our waiter, Kevin M., was outstanding—extremely professional, attentive throughout our entire visit, and genuinely knowledgeable. He took the time to walk us through the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and helped guide our choices with confidence and care. His service truly elevated the entire dining experience.<br><br>The food at this location was exceptional. We’ve visited several other locations that Guy has produced, but this one was by far the best. The hanger steak was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the three dips with pita were outstanding. The khachapuri was especially impressive—it honestly tasted like real, fresh egg and was rich and satisfying. The grilled steak was delicious, and the dessert was the perfect way to end the meal.<br><br>Overall, this was a 10/10 experience—from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. 10/10 food, 10/10 location, and exceptional service thanks to Kevin. We will absolutely be returning.

We had Jay for a server and he was the best - so informative and knowledgeable about the menu and gave recommendations when asked. Just good vibes overall!! We had the khachapuri which was insane - how is that not a real egg or real cheese?? So good - must get. The steak kabob and arak cured salmon were both delicious and we got the eggplant dip to start. Their brioche type loaf bread was incredible. The only thing we weren’t obsessed over was the salmon kabob, the texture just wasn’t doing it for me. Cocktails and mocktails were also great. As a vegetarian bringing my meat eating boyfriend to an all vegan restaurant, we both really enjoyed it!!!

Had a great experience dining at Anixi. We started with their freshly made Zatar bread, served with three different dips. The chickpea hummus and ricotta dip were delicious—rich, fresh, and full of flavor. The olive dip had a slightly burnt taste, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience.<br><br>The vibe of the place is warm and inviting, and our order-taker, Jay, was super helpful. He guided us through the menu and suggested pairings that worked really well. We’re definitely planning to go back, especially to try their desserts next time!