Best Vegan Restaurants in East Village (10009)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Soda Club
Vegan pasta and natural wine in a moody, date-ready room.
Notable Picks
#1
Soda Club
8.6
A vegan Italian-American wine bar that treats pasta like the main event—fresh, rich, and built for lingering over a second glass. It’s intimate and low-lit, with a menu that rewards ordering a few plates and letting the kitchen’s Roman-leaning comfort lane do the work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bigoli cacio e pepe, Tagliatelle with lemon and capers, Carbonara pinsa
What makes it special: Vegan pasta and natural wine in a moody, date-ready room.
#2
Ladybird
8.3
A wine-and-cocktail-forward vegan spot built for shareable plates and a lively table rhythm. It’s best when you order in waves—one bun/dumpling, one comfort dish, then something sweet—so the night stays social instead of heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maitake buns, Truffle mac, Dumplings
What makes it special: Cocktails-and-small-plates energy with vegan dishes designed to share.
#3
Avant Garden
8.0
A vegan-leaning New American room that succeeds when you treat it like a sharing menu instead of chasing a single big centerpiece. The cooking is built around clever textures and comforting flavors, with a date-friendly vibe that stays lively rather than hushed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan cacio e pepe, Kale Caesar, Plant-based "crab" cake-style starter
What makes it special: Vegan New American plates that prioritize texture and comfort.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A longtime East Village vegan staple that works best as a flexible, no-stress dinner when you want options from hearty comfort plates to lighter, wellness-leaning fare. Keep the order decisive—one signature comfort dish plus one punchy starter—so it doesn’t feel like an endless menu debate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shepherd's pie, Seitan nachos, Lemon pasta
What makes it special: A legacy vegan menu that spans comfort food and lighter plates in one stop.
#5
Al-Andalus
7.7
A newer vegan tapas room designed for quick, shareable plates with a Middle Eastern and Iberian lean. It’s strongest as a structured stop: pick 3–4 dishes for the table, keep the pacing tight, and let one standout “main” plate anchor the spread.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas bravas, Gambas-style tapas, Croquetas (house style)
What makes it special: Moorish-leaning tapas energy with a plant-forward comfort lane.
7.6
A vegan sweets shop that’s built for the quick, high-reward stop—grab a small box, sample a few styles, and move on. It shines when you pick contrasting textures (one chewy, one crisp, one chocolate-forward) instead of going all-in on a single category.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan macarons, Assorted chocolates, Caramel candy bar
What makes it special: All-vegan handmade sweets with a strong chocolate-and-bakery focus.