The 26 Best Healthy Restaurants in New York Right Now (2023)

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Even non-vegetarians love the Ayurvedic-inspired Divya's Kitchen. While food balance and compatibility are key ingredients on the menu, diners crave the seasonal kitchari, cashew curry with vegetables, lasagna, dairy-free chai and coconut carob cake. Plenty of old-fashioned alternative grains like homemade sorghum, spelled flour and amaranth appear on the menu, as well as natural sweeteners like dates and sucanat.

25 First Avenue;divyaskitchen.com

Following the motto "food is your medicine", Le Botaniste, based in New York, is 100% botanical (akabased on plants), 99% organic and gluten-free. Le Botantiste delights with tasty "recipes" like the Tibetan Mama Rice Bowl (peanut butter curry sauce served over brown rice with steamed vegetables and kimchi) and Pasta Bolo, a gluten-free fusilli with botanical bolognese, leafy greens of herbal oil and a mixture of seeds. . Additionally, they are the first organic plant-based restaurant to be certified CO2 Neutral.

Various locations;lebotaniste.es

Bareburger's organic burgers definitely make the cut when it comes to staying on track. From grass-fed, antibiotic-free, hormone-free lean proteins like beef, elk, bison, turkey (check out The Supreme, The American, and The Duke), to sprouted grain breads and kale wraps, plant-based proteins on Impossible ™ Burger, dairy-free alternatives, we are not going to eliminate burgers from our new diet plans.

Various locations;bareburger.com

pure grain barbecueis rocking barbecue with its 100% vegan and gluten-free menu, which offers all that melt-in-your-mouth smoky flavor, minus the meat. The restaurant where fast food meets health offers family barbecues like coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and macaroni and cheese, as well as a selection of main dishes. But the real star of the show is the smoked Impossible cut, a brisket substitute: it's flavorful and tender, with just the right texture to shred with a fork. Topped with the restaurant's signature barbecue sauce, the dish is tangy and sweet, and won't make you miss the original one bit. Especially when you like to feel light and upbeat after your meal rather than sluggish and lethargic like you often do after a 'meat suggestion'.

Avenida Lexington, 36;puregritbbq.com

Tribeca spot Lekka (which means "delicious" in the South African Afrikaner dialect) is the plant-based burger concept of chef Amanda Cohen (Dirty Candy) and her partner Andrea Kerzner, a longtime vegan. Vegan burgers are made fresh every day with whole ingredients to create their unique texture. We're drooling over the Peri Peri Burger with Peri Peri Sauce and Vegan Mayonnaise, Guacamole Burger and Masala Burger with Cole Slaw with Coconut Chutney and Tamarind Ketchup. They also serve side dishes like broccoli Caesar and oatmeal milkshakes and shakes.

Rua Warren 81;lekkaburger.com

Little Beet Table is a 100% gluten-free restaurant. The menu includes nutrient-rich small plates, starters and side dishes. Try the Roasted Shrimp Salad, Black Bean Mushroom Burger, Crispy Spirulina Rice and Roasted Beet Falafel.

333 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10010;thelittlebeettable.com

Best known for its vegan sushi and meatballs, healthy quick-and-casual dining favorite Beyond Sushi has multiple locations around the city. Recently, they've added many exciting new dishes to their menu, including Jackfruit Crab Cakes, Pumpkin Tortellini, Hickory Smoked Burger, and Marinated Mushroom Tacos. Their globally inspired dishes are perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Various locations;allendesushi.com

Mexican but make it vegan. JaJaJa's dishes are all prepared with plant-based ingredients. An homage to traditionally plant-based Mayan cuisine, enjoy dishes such as pumpkin and beet empanada, coconut quesadilla with sautéed coconut meat, heart of palm ceviche and more. The restaurant also serves over a dozen options to accommodate all dietary and lifestyle restrictions. Open for take-out, delivery and indoor dining.

Various locations;jajajamexicana.com

Honeybrains may be the only restaurant in New York dedicated to serving foods and beverages that are beneficial for brain health. Fact: Every dish is examined by a neurologist and nutritionist to make sure it's nourishing for your brain. Feed your brain (and body) with their popular daily catch bowl (daily Atlantic salmon or whitefish, kale, sweet potato, crushed peanuts), roast beef bowl (grass-fed sirloin steak, pinto and black bean medley organic, watermelon, Himalayan ruby ​​rice) and smoked salmon Dr. (labneh, cucumber, dill and lemon zest on sourdough).

Various locations;cerebrosdemiel.com

Known for its "feel good" pizzas made with a grilled crust sealed in avocado oil, Upper East Side Pizza Oath includes plant-based, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free pizza offerings (as well as a new of cauliflower crust available with any pizza)! Favorite menu items include: Bella with Mozzarella, Luau (like a Hawaiian pizza), and Muffled Trushroom (that's not a mistake!). Don't skip the chocolate chip cookies - they're understated and some of the best we've ever had.

1142 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10065;juramentopizza.com

The self-described "vegetable slaughterhouse" treats fruits and vegetables like a butcher would meat: slicing, filleting and slicing the fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes. The seasonal menu that changes daily is 100% vegetarian, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Favorites at the West Village and Williamsburg restaurant include the butcher platter with roast potatoes, harissa aioli, maitake mushrooms, spinach, fennel "sausage" topped with poached egg and cauliflower cacio e pepe served with pecorino and vegan butter.

Various locations;lacarniceríahija.com

Veggie Grill has two locations in the city, Flatiron and Midtown East, and is the largest 100% plant-based fast casual brand in the United States. All menu items are free of meat, dairy, eggs and other animal products (i.e. free of antibiotics and hormones!). Seasonal menu items include the Masala Curry Bowl and the Tuna Melt made with Good Catch Tuna.

12 West 23rd Street, Nueva York, NY 10010;veggiegrill.com

This Paris meets Tokyo restaurant is a modernist reinterpretation of the classic Parisian cafe and wine bar, with two locations in the West Village and Boerum Hill. It's a blend of Japanese flavors and ingredients prepared with French techniques (executive chef Yuji Tani was born and raised in Kyoto and began his culinary career at French restaurant Le Bellecour). The menu reflects Chef Yuji's culinary style of taking French cafe essentials and adding a light, healthy Japanese twist. Order the Green Green Salad (roasted broccoli, fried kale, Greek yogurt mousse), Chiks on Green (chicken, escarole, mixed greens, baby potatoes, hard-boiled egg, croutons and Dijon vinaigrette) and Edamame Hummus (chick peas). beak and sesame).

Various locations;maisonkitsune.com/mk/cafe-kitsune