Vegan
International
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Gluten-free
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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94 Reviews
First Review by RoseDelaney
eva.breiland
Points +124
WOW - Edit
i am incredibly impressed. beautiful atmosphere and presentation. the food was among the best i have ever had. don’t skip on the dips! the squash and ricotta ones were especially memorable. the beef kabob was divine.
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You’re making us blush. No really! Thanks for that positivity. Sending it right back at ya. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Siete, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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Skye
Points +1318
So good. Better than expected! - Edit
After being disappointed by Delice and Sarrisan we were hesitant to spend that much $ again. So glad we did! 100% better experience overall. Better service, better food better atmosphere!
Read morePros: Service, Flavors, Atmosphere
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, Willow and Siete. Have a great day!
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poivron
Points +480
Disappointed - Edit
I went to Anixi with high expectations and was disappointed. Despite having made a reservation, we were seated at a table that really shouldn't have been a table. I could barely get into my seat (and I am a small person), and my husband (who is not large) had so little room for his elbows that he had trouble using his knife. We had a tall counter on one side and felt crammed in. I had the sense that every inch of space in the restaurant was being used to make money, and we were apparently not seen as worthy of a proper table.
Read moreI am of Middle Eastern origin. Middle Eastern food, like all Mediterranean food, is naturally close to vegan, since the land is more readily used for growing crops than for exploiting animals. There are a lot of Middle Eastern dishes that are authentically vegan. The menu, however, was full of vegan meat, cheese, and egg substitutes. While a runny vegan egg is an impressive novelty the first time one eats it, it's not enough to save a dish that lacks flavour and freshness. We tried to avoid the obviously heavy dishes, but in the end, everything we ordered was heavy with fat. More than three hours after leaving the restaurant, I'm still uncomfortable. Also, the decor seemed like a Westerner's stereotype of Middle Eastern decor and did not contain any real Middle Eastern elements.
I had very positive impressions of Beyond Sushi, Willow, and Coletta, but I feel that Chef Vaknin has missed a great opportunity with Anixi.
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goforaj
Points +119
Great Vegan Mediterranean - Edit
Great Mediterranean menu in a super cool atmosphere
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You’re making us blush. No really! Thanks for that positivity. Sending it right back at ya. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Siete, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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tfish
Points +2960
Unreasonably good - Edit
Def top 3 or so upscale vegan restaurants I’ve been to. Everything was fantastic, but the chunk steak kebab and yo egg pide (flatbread) really knocked our socks off, as did the chocolate date dessert. Expensive but worth it, crazy meal
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We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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thom8418
Points +2126
Very nice night out - Edit
The herb bread was chef's kiss good. The beef kabobs and the confit potatoes were delicious. The rose water ice was my favorite. The vanilla and pistachio ice creams were good too. The staff allowed us to come earlier than our reservation time. We were soaked from the rain. They had a coat check for our umbrellas and coats. The service was great. A person came and wiped off the table in-between dinner and dessert. The place is very glamorous and relaxing .
Read morePros: Bread, Ice cream , Service
RavishingRavenous
Only been here once and it was incredible! Need to make room for dessert next time
Read moreCityRootsNYC
We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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sophiamihalek
Points +147
Upscale vegan Mediterranean - Edit
I really enjoyed anixi. The menu was large and everything sounded amazing. I wish I could eat here every day.
Read morePros: Upscale vibe, Great service, Unique menu
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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SoyKal-El
Points +4940
Expensive but worth it - Edit
Anixi is very expensive but if you’re looking for a luxury dining experience it’s worth it. I came on a work trip and would definitely return if given the chance.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
We appreciate your time in writing us a review. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a nice day!
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VeganMegantron
Points +196
Excellent upscale gorgeous and tasty - Edit
Incredible atmosphere. High end service. Many diverse choices. Excellent quality
Read morePros: Beautifully presented dishes and drinks , Excellent flavor with quality ingredients , Stunning atmosphere
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine with us. Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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BostonVegan
Points +387
Great food, very upscale and celebratory atmostphere - Edit
We had: Arak Cured "Salmon" which was amazing that they could make something like this vegan; "Beef" Dolmas which were very flavorful; Crispy "Lamb" Cigars which were tasty and spiced just right; Chick'n Shish Kabob, and Wild Mushroom Kabob which were both nicely done. We felt like it was a real "night on the town" in this bustling restaurant with lots of happy groups and couples around us. The Smoke and Spice cocktail was, well, smoky and spicy and very nice too.
Read moreThe staff was really wonderful, taking time to help us with our options and, even though there was a time limit, we never felt rushed.
Pros: Great food, Great staff, Great atmosphere
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 locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a nice day!
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herbivorousjane
Points +122
Exquisite experience. - Edit
Easily the best vegan food I've ever had; meat replacements felt eerily real and the cocktails were incredible. We tried a three dip mezze with layered herb bread, all of the dips were flavorful and fresh. The Khachapuri and Chick'n Shish Kabob were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and well portioned. Service was prompt and very polite, with very knowledgeable staff. The restaurant itself is beautiful as well. I would give this more than 5 stars if possible.
Read morePros: Literally everything.
Cons: Dim lighting limits photos, so focus on the food!
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. See you soon at one of our sister locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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LoganMelton
Points +1312
Delicious Mezze - Edit
We ordered a large variety of items off the Mezze menu, instead of entrees. We got 5 types if Mezze, and it was more than enough to fill the two of us. You could easily get away with 3 or 4 and leave happy and full.
Read moreThe food was phenomenal and worth what you pay for it. Most of the food was innovative flavors that you don't see too often, and the vegan meat was the best I've ever had, across the board.
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 locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a nice day!
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katefall48
Points +298
Fantastic - Edit
Great place - the space is beautiful and the food is amazing. I especially liked the "Beef" Mnazaleh (like a beef pot pie). It's a very elegant, fine dining experience.
Read morePros: Great food, Good wine, Beautiful place
Cons: Pretty noisy
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine at Anixi. Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and see you soon at one of our locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37trh Street.
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chels2ocean
Points +1136
Expensive but amazing food - Edit
Could argue it's overpriced for what you get, but I really enjoyed my meal here. My favorite thing was the taramasalata dip!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
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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tigomar
Points +18
Overpriced - Edit
I was disappointed with my experience at the vegan place. While the food was good, it was overpriced. Additionally, the portion sizes left me hungry. The service was subpar, especially if you don't have a reservation. Overall, not worth the cost. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Overpriced , Small portions , Need reservation
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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goinghometime
Points +286
Perfect vegan restaurant - Edit
Great food, unique menu, amazing service, fully vegan, beautiful interior. How can it get better than that?! We were expecting greatness, but not THIS GREAT!
Read moreWe ordered the 3 dip mezze platter, chicken and steak kabobs. Steak kabobs are made with Chunk foods - the up-and-coming brand that imitates steak perfectly. All of it was perfect - we can’t stop talking about it!!!
The only downside: they don’t serve the standard basmati rice. I may sound picky, but my comfort food includes the right rice with my kabobs. It wasn’t bad at all, it just wasn’t the flavor I wanted.
NYC is one of the best places ever for vegans!!! Thank you, Anixi!
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. See you soon at one of our sister locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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DLChapman
Points +44
Best vegan food…ever! - Edit
Amazing food that’s absolutely gorgeous! It was so good we went back the following night. Staff we friendly & quick service. Highly recommended 🤩
Read morePros: Great food!, Good service!, Lovely venue!
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. See you soon at one of our sister locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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mightymonica
Points +170
Best meal of our life - Edit
Impeccable service. We tried all the appetizers, steak and chicken kabobs and egg pizza. Best ever.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Delicious dips , Flavors and spices incredible
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and see you soon at one of our locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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RavishingRavenous
Points +2409
One of the best vegan restaurants in NYC - Edit
Everything was beautiful and delicious! Highly recommend! Equally great drinks!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and see you soon at one of our locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56trh Street.
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mohanaholloway
Points +1154
AMAZING!!!!!!! - Edit
i have no words.. this food is absolutely unreal 😭😭🩵🩵 the menu is so unique, the vibe is perfect and the service is good! def one of the best places in NYC
Read morePros: Good options , Nice service , Good ambience
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and see you soon at one of our locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37trh Street.
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KyleHeiner
Points +190
shockingly good - Edit
order the lamb pockets. NOW!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine at Beyond Sushi. Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us and see you soon at one of our locations, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37trh Street.
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deepananwani
Points +966
Favorite restaurant - Edit
I’ve been to Anixi couple times since it opened earlier this year and have loved it every single time. The first time we went we met Chef Guy Vakin and it was such a pleasure to talk to him and hear a little about his journey. Anixi is my favorite of his 4 restaurants (the others are amazing too) - don’t miss the mejdool date cake for dessert, it’s absolutely divine!
Read morePros: Dip mezze, Mejdool date cake, Khachapuri
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street. Have a great day!
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seitzpg13
Points +37
Reddit Recommended - Edit
Prior to coming to NYC, I had asked for recommendations for vegan restaurants from Reddit readers. Anixi was one of the ones that came up. We were early for lunch after a walk on the High Line, so plenty of seats available. The pita and hummus were a delicious appetizer, and we enjoyed sharing the “steak” kabob and “beef” dolmas. My criteria for a good meal is something I would not make at home, and this meal was delicious.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street. Have a great day!
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aleal
Points +231
Hidden gem with delicious food! - Edit
If you walk by, you might miss it, but such a elegant place when you walk in. The service is excellent and food is delicious. Lots of options to share. The dip mezze trio is a good way to try lots of different flavors. The flatbread pizza cooked perfectly and kabobs are all beautiful in presentation and yummy. Each dish really stands on its own
Read morePros: Variety of flavors and textures, Beautiful place, great service, Delicious food
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 locations Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi Upper East Side.. Have a nice day!
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CrunchySpice
Points +126
Celebratory occasion restaurant - Edit
A good place for large groups and special occasions. The atmosphere is classy and festive.
Read moreThe food is Mediterranean and generally very good. They have a lot of dishes that are 'elevated' versions of simple food. While the flavors are good and sometimes surprising, it can feel a little fussy. This is a minor criticism.
They do have a lot of fake meat, which isn't to my taste, but they have plenty of dishes that are vegetable-forward as well. If you're into fake beef, you should definitely go, as they seem to be working to push the envelope on that front. A nearby table ordered a "steak" dish, and I've got to say, it was incredibly realistic looking.
We found the portions to be deceptively large. That is, we tried to be reasonable, but ended up with more than we could eat. This seems common and their default is to pack the leftovers to go, which is great.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your support and your realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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dbader13
Points +2260
Top NYC Restaurant - Edit
Anixi has both an incredible atmosphere in an 1845 federal style building and incredible Mediterranean dishes. Absolutely everything is delicious and some of the best dining in Manhattan. I have a new favorite restaurant in the city. Try the Mezze sampler, some of the kabobs, and all of the desserts!
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 Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 56th Street. Have a nice day!
Read morechris10kors
Been wanting to try here!
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CaitlinB7
Points +103
Great ambiance, great ricotta & layered herb bread - Edit
Great seating, ambiance, and staff.
Read moreLoved: Whipped ricotta and layered herb bread
Liked: Taramasalata, beet & citrus salad, lamb pockets, steak kabobs, date cake dessert
Hated: hummus (way too much tahini)
I went with my husband and we both really hated the hummus here but loved the ricotta. The beet and citrus salad was just "good" to me but I'm happy we ordered something light and refreshing because the rest of our meal was so heavy w/ faux meats.
My pre-vegan self loved steak so I thought I'd love the steak kabobs, but the texture was too similar to real steak that I couldn't finish it. My husband happily finished my portion, though. I wish I had ordered either the chikn or mushroom kabobs, though.
If you love chocolate, you'll love the date cake dessert.
Pros: Layered herb bread, Whipped ricotta, Ambiance
Cons: Heavy meals w/ lots of faux meats
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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