Vegan
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Mediterranean
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Fully vegan and kosher Mediterranean brasserie. Menu offers traditional hot and cold mezze, savory pastries, moussaka, kabobs, Turkish flatbread, vegan salmon risotto and more. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-11:30pm, Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm.
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290 8th Ave, New York City, New York, USA, 10001
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110 Reviews
First Review by RoseDelaney
ElissaBVegan
Points +3197
Stupendous!!! - Edit
First of all, the setting is stunning! The manager told us the marble and other trappings came from the elegant Biltmore Hotel that operated on Madison Avenue from 1913-1981.
Read moreThe food was fantastic! See my pics for details. Excellent all-around. Highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-25
Pros: Vegan, Friendly and fast service , Great atmosphere and divine food
CityRootsNYC
Thank you! Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests' satisfaction are our top priorities, and it's gratifying to hear that we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your kind words! We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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NaomiHoffer
Points +84
Amazing! - Edit
You MUST visit this restaurant while in NYC. The service was excellent and we really liked the ambiance too. Felt like a classy restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. My husband, who is not vegan, was so impressed as well. We had the chicken skewers, beef skewers and lamb pockets. I can’t remember the name of our desserts but they were #2 and #3 on the dessert menu. So delicious! #3 is less sweet and more refreshing but still felt like a delicious treat. I would order again and again.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Pricey but worth it.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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Lyssbek
Points +24
AMAZING! - Edit
I took my mother here for her birthday and it was a truly elevated experience. It was the most flavorful and well presented vegan meal I've ever had at a restaurant. My father, who's not vegan, took one bite into the "steak" and said "Are you sure this isn't real? If every restaurant was like this, no one would never feel like they were missing out." The staff was also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.
Read moreThe only thing is, you'll need a reservation (at least for dinner). We didn't have one and sat at the bar. (It was still a great experience, but definitely plan ahead).
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for your support and your realness. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Le Basque. Have a nice day!
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MichelleLB
Points +34
Our favorite in NYC! - Edit
After many years as fans of Beyond Sushi, we finally had the opportunity to try Anixi yesterday. This was a truly exceptional meal. If we lived closer, we would come often! That said, it is well worth the time (1.5 hours) to drive into the city and eat at Anixi. Every dish we tried had complex flavors and was delicious.
Read moreWe had the beet and citrus salad and the spinach borek as a first course. I would come back just for these two items! I've been missing that feta since I tried it on the beet salad at an old Beyond Sushi location. Each bite was fantastic, both then and now!
We shared the mushroom (braised "beef") pide and the grilled chik'n shish kabob as entrees. Wow. Just wow. We really appreciated the flavors, textures, and especially the green tahini sauce! It complemented the grilled vegan chick'n perfectly.
For dessert we tried the special raspberry baklava cheesecake, which was just lovely. The crunch of the filo dough with the sweet and tart elements! The raspberry cream was amazing! Also, I had the housemade soda in cucumber, mint, lemon. So refreshing!
Loved the Mizrahi music, too! Excellent place to celebrate our 30th anniversary!! We look forward to returning and trying some of the other affiliate restaurants, too. Our kids have already been to them and raved about the food! If you're in NYC, you can't go wrong with any of Guy Vaknin's restaurants. Anixi is our new favorite!!
Pros: Amazing food!, Excellent for a special occasion!
CityRootsNYC
You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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meowia
Points +171
Mind blown 🤯 - Edit
The food here was unbelievable - honestly some of the best vegan food I've ever had. Everything was so flavorful and filling. The food also looked beautiful and appetizing. I came here for a birthday dinner with Omni friends. They were also quite impressed and said they were surprised everything was vegan. The staff were wonderful and knowledgeable about the menu items and allergens. I was worried that my soy allergy would be an issue. Though I wasn't able to have many of their mains, I had plenty to eat! I loved the mujadara, ekmek katafi and rose malabi. I'm not typically a "dessert person", but their two desserts were so impressive with the balance of flavors and textures that I have never experienced before, even before I became vegan (over a decade ago). The venue is stunning and the food was super memorable - it's been weeks and I'm still thinking about the food here. Their drinks were also delicious and robust.
Read morePros: Great balance of flavors in food, Allergen menu available, Those desserts (chef's kiss)
Cons: I can't afford to eat here everyday lol
CityRootsNYC
You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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hazelanne
Points +159
Favorite restaurant in NYC - Edit
This is my go-to spot for mixed group of vegans and non-vegans. Non-vegans are consistently blown away by this flawless menu. Where to begin: chicken kabab, dumplings, kachapourri, the dips are a must and don’t you dare leave without having the malabi. There’s nothing I haven’t absolutely loved.
Read morePros: Stunning decor, Sexy bar vibe, Great service
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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suzlive
Points +437
Great food but service could improve - Edit
Loved the food but had some issues with the service. One of the entrees did not come and we had a difficult time getting the attention of any servers (original server did not come back to check on us) and otherwise felt a bit ignored.
Read moreFood was awesome, especially if you like mock meats. The plating was really nice and I particularly loved the fake egg entree.
CityRootsNYC
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement. That’s what we plan to do here. Thanks for your time in writing to us.
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youngersisterofvegan
Points +6
Birthday Dinner - Edit
This meal was fine. I came here with my family because my sister is vegan and we are used to upscale dining venues. Instead we were met with hostility from the wait staff, before our server forgot to put one of our four meals in to the kitchen so later one of us was awkwardly forced to tell everyone to enjoy their meal while they went hungry… this mishap could happen anywhere but I was disappointed it happened tonight on my sisters birthday at this price point. Honestly very underwhelmed from what I’d heard… hoping for better moving forward.
Read morePros: Fully vegan
Cons: Rude staff
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2859
Unbelievably Good - Edit
The skewer was unlike anything I have had, must try. Was best meal of my NYC trip
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BettySlutsky
Points +960
Exceptional, if you can afford the exorbitant prices! - Edit
I neglected to look at the menu when my friend and I picked this place off happy cow to go to before attending a show at the Joyce nearby. My eyeballs almost fell out of my head when I saw the prices.
Read morePutting on a brave face, we decided to live it up in the gorgeous space. We shared 3 mezzes, some lentil rice, two desserts, and we were wowed! It was a lovely addition to a wonderful day. The bathrooms were charming too.
Pros: Exquisitely scrumptious food, Gorgeous space, Vibes
Cons: Prices, Abundance of fake meat on the menu (didn’t order), Prices again
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Mardukis
Points +115
Sooooo good - Edit
Great flavors. Steak tasted almost too real. The lamb pockets were delish and spiced to perfection. Fire roasted eggplant was amazing. Pita was bomb. Potatoes were good. A definite win!!!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service, Flavors
Cons: Cocktail tables are small
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a great day!
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EugeniaB
Points +70
Perfect date night spot - Edit
This restaurant is taking risks and some of the dishes hit it out of the park (5 stars) and others I hope they keep improving. Because there were enough that were 5 stars, I do give them 5 stars for counting to expand the vegan food scene and making some dishes I seriously can’t wait to come back for!!
Read morePros: Khachipuri: perfect sunny side up vegan egg, Mezze dips: especially eggplant & ricotta, Layered herb bread
Cons: Lamb: tasted like chorizo
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a great day!
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Kristen23
Points +101
Amazing - Edit
Chef Vaknin never lets us down! Every experience in his restaurants is incredible, and this one was no different. The service, food quality and atmosphere are all top notch. The wine offerings were also great. Our server was wonderful with her recommendations, the menu all looked so good we had a hard time deciding! Everything we ate was delicious and we can’t wait to go back! Also, all of his restaurants are absolutely gorgeous! You just can’t go wrong!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Beautiful space, Great service
Cons: None, just go!
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Le Basque. Have a great day!
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dollfacedghoul
Points +120
Great vegan meal in NYC - Edit
We had a date night here for my husband’s birthday during our trip to New York. The restaurant was well decorated with a great atmosphere and warm and cosy lighting. Once seated we were quickly served, ordered, and drinks brought to our table. We were blown away by the kabocha squash dip and the the whipped ricotta appetiser with the layered herb bread (omg), we even ordered more bread - this time the za’atar pitta - just to clear our plates. Only downside, unfortunately the hummus was a miss - quite bland, not enough flavour and grossly overshadowed by the other mezze plates! For our main we chose the kofta kebob and the confit potatoes - both absolutely delicious, you must order if only for the tahini sauce with the kabob! We seriously enjoyed our meal and left feeling (very) full and content 🥰 Would highly recommend for a special meal in Chelsea/Midtown area ✨
Read morePros: Interesting options, Unique flavours, Great vibe and atmosphere
Cons: Rather expensive, Hummus - just not good unfortunately!
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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gani
Points +26
Great vegan food - Edit
Very good service, very nice looking and tasty dishes
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Mimi96
Points +240
Overhyped - Edit
The service was quite slow and unfortunately our order was incorrect on 2 items. The food was fine but not excellent.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement. That’s what we plan to do here. Thanks for your time in writing to us.
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sdave
Points +19
Overhyped and expensive! - Edit
Overall, the food was pretty okay but it is vastly overhyped and very expensive for the food that you get. I would not go back and spend $30 on a few appetizers that taste medium okay.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
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thommyd
Points +347
Love the vibes! - Edit
The venue was gorgeous! I think I even went long before when it was nightclub or bar…the food was good and I really enjoyed the experience and staff.
Read morePros: Venue, Staff , Interesting “meat” products
Cons: Menu , Portion size
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1305
Don’t get it - Edit
Another over hyped restaurant. Sure the room is beautiful, impressive even and the service is incredible but the food really lets it down. The hummus was weak and thin, not much flavour, the pumpkin dip was really sweet and the aubergine/eggplant too lemony and didn’t have the deep smoked richness it should have done. The pita was hot but very doughy. The kebabs were decent but not amazing. They’re trying too hard to be fancy but not delivering on the product. Would not go back.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Read moreThank you for taking the time to give us some stars. We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
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travel1A
Points +31
Vibrant Food & Venue - Edit
Menu items for everyone. My son had no idea the preserved lemon cured tuna was vegan. I loved the flavoring of the mushroom tofu kabobs. Attentive servers and helpful host.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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LucySharon
Points +444
Unbelievable! - Edit
This restaurant food was beyond delicious. Great location in Chelsea. Everything was fresh made and unique. Like art. Atmosphere and decor was moody and elegant. We absolutely loved our meal from start to finish. The roasted eggplant dip with the herbed pita bread was out of this world. Our main course with the “side up eggs” was delicious and interesting. We also had sides, which were very good as well. We particularly enjoyed the potatoes and the carrots. We more than highly recommend this place. The chefs are awesome. The servers explain exactly what was in the food and the ingredients and technique that was used. 
Read morePros: Taste!!, Presentation , Servers
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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ssahin
Points +40
Amazing experience - Edit
Easily the best vegan restaurant we've ever been to. The egg and meat tasted so real if it wasn't a fully vegan restaurant we would've questioned it. The khachapuri was so so good and the desserts were very balanced and delicious. Highly recommend!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4334
3.5 Stars - Edit
Went for lunch on the weekend and didn’t wait for a table which was great. Ordered the chicken gyro rolls, chicken kabobs, khachapuri, confit potatoes, and ekmek Malabi for dessert. Three of us splitting everything and it was a perfect amount of food, we even had a little bit of everything left over to take home. Drinks came out first and the cokes were flat and something was off (both of us who got cokes agreed). Didn’t love the chicken gyro rolls but the chicken kabobs were outstanding. Crispy, flavorful, and a perfect texture. I also absolutely loved the khachapuri. Great flavor and texture. Confit potatoes were fine but heavy on the lemon. Ekmek dessert was delicious! Overall, we enjoyed but a few things that brought the rating down.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Read moreThank you for taking the time to give us some stars. We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
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McMallory
Points +2371
Excellent, with maybe too-big portions - Edit
What an excellent experience. The food was fantastic but either we over-ordered or the portions are too big because man did we leave full… and no room to try the beautiful-sounding desserts! I will definitely go back to try a wider range of menu items. Everything we got was really fantastic (but they overdo it on the “caviar” in my opinion). This is a place where more is more, so go big or go home!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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OliviaSchenker
Points +74
Amazing vegan food - Edit
The food here was very delicious and our server was so nice. I would highly recommend the dips (we got the hummus, ricotta, and eggplant which were all great) and the manti lamb pockets. For dessert we got the date cake which was also really tasty. Will go again!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of oor sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Ajolote
Points +1523
Some things need improvement - Edit
I had the amazing raw tuna dish and the eggplant mezze. They were both delicious.
Read moreHowever…I ordered the mezcal cocktail, but it was too sweet and couldn’t drink it. They graciously replaced it with a Manhattan. The date cake had a chocolate sauce that tasted like Hershey’s chocolate sauce and the canola cream was that… vanilla!
I still recommend it, but don’t order the date cake.
Pros: Service , Ambiance
Cons: Date cake, Cocktails too sweet
CityRootsNYC
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement. That’s what we plan to do here. Thanks for your time in writing to us.
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Sealmida
Points +74
Great Food - Edit
Some of the best Vegan food I have ever had!
Read morePros: Options
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your support and your realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow.
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