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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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94 Reviews
First Review by RoseDelaney
villarreallevi
Points +952
Worth it - Edit
I was a bit turned off by the price of this place but I'm glad that I went!! Food was great service was great and the dining room was great. Probably wouldn't make a habit of going given the price but you wont regret it!
Read moreFlatbread Pizza was my favorite item
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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Mari4
Points +910
What a diamond! - Edit
Great place! The serting is so nice and rare for a vegan reataurant. It’s so kice to feel a sense of celebration eating out. Food was so good. I only aubtracted a star because I son’t care for fake meat so much and the menu was a lot of ”meat” and I didn’t know what it was actually made of, and there wasn’t that much fresh greens. But everything we ate was phenomenal!
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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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JOBORK
Points +348
Spectacular! - Edit
An amazing experience! The food was delicious and authentic and we will definitely be back!
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little_vegan_brie
Points +612
Easily one of the BEST - Edit
I freaking love everything about this place. The food, the diverse menu, the service, the ambience! It’s lovely every time. I’ve tried a variety of things including dips (get the taramasalata for sure), kabobs, “squid ink” pasta, pides (like boat shaped pizzas), sides, and dessert. They have such a variety of menu items so if you’re looking for more plant based or want to eat really realistic “chicken, steak, scallops, etc, there’s something for everyone!
Read moreIf you’re getting dips, I recommend getting the layered herb bread! It’s like a hybrid of Challah and Brioche 😋
The Medjool date cake is AMAZING. They put the ganache on right in front of you and the edible gold flakes  candied pecans are great little touches!
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-12
Pros: Delicious, Many Gluten Free Options
CityRootsNYC
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Walktell
Points +963
Beautiful space beautiful plates! - Edit
Came here at 10:30pm last night (Saturday night) after an off-Broadway show with two friends, 1 vegetarian 1 omnivore and were sat right away without a reservation which was great.
Read moreWe ordered the 3 Dip Mezze of hummus, ricotta and roasted eggplant with the layered herb bread - the portions were large and you get a good sized loaf of bread plenty for sharing, Artichoke Tots were also good portion, Beef Dolmas were a smaller dish but filling and we added a side of Confit Potatoes also good size dish and we drank herbal teas.
Everything was yummy.. most delicious to me were the Dolmas very satisfying as a dish I've never had before as a vegan, the Ricotta was so creamy and good, the Roasted Eggplant dip had lovely smokey flavor with additional fresh pop of pomegranate seeds both so good with the warm fresh bread and I also enjoyed the lemony flavor of the Confit potatoes.. (hummus I know can be so varied but hands down my favorite hummus ever is from 12 Chairs!) The artichoke tots definitely needed salt and didn't have a ton of artichoke flavor to me but I'm realizing now reading the menu it came with a tahini sauce which I missed seeing on the table and if I had used maybe would've enjoyed more!
The space is beautiful, in addition to a large bar area up front, throughout the main dining room there are rows of tables with large soft round couch seating so if you're a cozy booth person like me there's a lot available. All the staff were friendly and the music was great, kind of Mediterranean lounge if I had to describe it (I wish I had Shazamed some of it!) a tad loud, we had to raise our voices to talk but could hear each other OK.
I see why some people say it's expensive but I think pretty standard prices compared to other high quality NYC vegan places and worth it for the lovely dining experience personally.
I think there were 3 different birthday parties throughout the hour ish we were there and it does seem like a great place for groups as well as just 2 or 3 people... the food came out surprisingly fast even before our teas and we were not rushed at all even though we were there right up until closing time.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-09
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Beautiful space , Excellent service
CityRootsNYC
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Read moreWalktell
Will be back and love Coletta!!
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Afra.VeganLove
Points +483
Best vegan spot in NYC at the moment - Edit
I have been there twice and both times I loved. Food is absolutely amazing. Great ambience. Very friendly staff.
Read moreIt’s my go to place now, specially when I want to introduce non-vegans to something amazing and plant based.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for your support and realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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Noodlegirl
Points +322
Very good - Edit
Not only is this a beautiful space, but the food was delicious. I sat at the bar and had
Read more“Beef” Mnazaleh - like chunks of short ribs (seitan) and chickpeas and delish rich gravy- en croute. Served with a salad. Absolutely
Delicious
Note: I returned to the restaurant in 9/28/23 and was disappointed by the “squid” ink pasta, too chewy and it did not taste of the sea. It lacked character. Please rethink this item. Also, the fattoush was missing the pita element.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-09
Pros: Delish food, Beautiful room , Helpful staff
Cons: None
CityRootsNYC
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Jayveganeats
Points +74
A worthwhile visit! - Edit
The ambience was incredible, and the meal was delicious, but if we're being honest, the Medjool Date Cake stole the show; it was incredible, and I'm still thinking about it as I type.
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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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sliron1989
Points +6
Amazing place - Edit
The food is amazing the best vegan food in nyc
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for your support and realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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harjog90
Points +401
Some of the best vegan food I've had - Edit
Definitely top 3 on the vegan restaurants I've eaten at. All the food was extremely tasty. Very fresh.
Read morePros: Flatbread, Mejdool Date cake
Cons: Pricey!
CityRootsNYC
We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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AllisonStorch
Points +44
Lovely food and service - Edit
Got the 5 dips platter and olive pide, everything was delicious, the restaurant was beautiful and the staff were very friendly
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 in one of our sister restaurants, Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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kale_and_trail
Points +289
Fabulous cocktails, fantastic overall experience - Edit
I loved everything about my dining experience at Anixi. I went with 5 friends/ family members, none of whom are vegan, and everyone loved each dish. We got the 5 cold mezze sampler, the smoked salmon, tuna, mushrooms kabob, a flatbread special, and the shakshuka. Everything was extraordinarily tasty, and my family couldn’t believe it was all vegan. One of the best cocktail menus I’ve seen, and I wanted to try them all! I will definitely be back for another special occasion.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, entirely delicious, Great decor , Amazing cocktail menu
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 Beyond Sushi 56th Street. Have a great day!
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talakoala
Points +894
Absolutely fantastic - Edit
This place is fantastic. The location is beautiful and all of the food was incredible.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
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Kathryn!
Points +76
Beyond words - Edit
Truly a five star restaurant. Easily my favorite vegan spot in NYC. Every dish I’ve had here has been astounding.
Read moreMy favorites are the beef dolmas, grilled chick’n shish kabob, and mujadara.
The dishes are pricy but you are getting what you pay for.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-03
Pros: Plenty of gluten free options
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. Please check out our sister restaurants Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a great day!
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Poundie
Points +15256
Upscale and topnotch - Edit
This is an upscale restaurant with an elegant, creative all-vegan menu. The venue is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and the food is excellent. We had a couple of side dishes, a mezze platter, and a mushroom tofu kabob--everything was mind-blowing.
Read morePros: Great food, ambience, staff
Cons: Not inexpensive (great food rarely is)
vagovegano
Did you enjoy? One of the best restaurants I visited while in NYC.
Read morePoundie
We had a great time there; it is indeed one of the top places in NYC.
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vagovegano
Points +5309
Simply the best… - Edit
This place goes to the top of my list of favorite Mediterranean restaurants. From food and ambience to service, this place hits all the marks. If you’re searching for a great restaurant with delicious food and great service, then look no further. Favorite from today’s visit was the egg and cheese pide (flatbread pizza).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-23
Pros: Excellent tasting food , Excellent service
Cons: Worth the price tag
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. Please check out our sister restaurants Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. We can’t wait to see you back soon.
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FelinityVeg
Points +96
Unbelievably delicious vegan food!! - Edit
The food was incredible, the restaurant is visually stunning, the staff is great, and the chef is wonderful! Nothing but positive things to say about this amazing restaurant!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-18
CityRootsNYC
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MatthewGoderre
Points +210
Great Mediterranean Food! - Edit
The “lamb cigars” were amazing! The flatbread pizza was great, I wasn’t crazy about the cheese, I think they use Daiya which I ate too much as a teen so I can’t stomach it anymore. So that’s on me not the restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-15
Pros: All Mediterranean vegan menu, Good service
Cons: Cheese is meh.
CityRootsNYC
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yosc
Points +56
Another Amazing Concept by Chef Guy - Edit
the food, atmosphere and service were all incredible. the food imaginative bursting with flavor and truly miraculous. its vegan culinary wizardry. you must try this place!
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 check our sister restaurants Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a great day!
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I have eaten at all except Willow (will try out next) and they r all awesome!!!
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lilmammal
Points +250
Good food, great environment - Edit
Creative and tasty food. High energy, young atmosphere.
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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LRS13
Points +277
Amazing! - Edit
Such a welcoming environment with warm atmosphere. So many interesting twists on traditional Mediterranean dishes. Extremely accommodating and knowledge servers. A perfect place to enjoy a delicious vegan meal. Large portions perfect for sharing! And the bathrooms were great also.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-03
Pros: Excellent food. Great options from start to finish, Friendly service , Great ambiance. Loved the Greek music.
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. Please check our sister restaurants Coletta, Willow and Beyond Sushi 37th Street. Have a great day!
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Sarstar
Points +42
A MUST for vegans in NYC - Edit
Wow wow wow! This is possibly one of the best dining experiences of my life! Everything was excellent and the service was top notch. We had the three dips (the eggplant was my fav) and tuna tartar for apps, then the chicken kabob, then the date chocolate cake. Really unbelievable food and I cannot wait to go back. If you are vegan and looking for a tremendous experience, this place is a must! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Bravo, Anixi!!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-25
Pros: The food!, Atmosphere, Exceptional service.
CityRootsNYC
You’re making us blush. No really! Thanks for that positivity. Sending it right back at ya. Since you enjoyed your meal at Anixi, please check out our sister restaurants Beyond Sushi 37th Street, Willow and Coletta. Have a lovely day!
Read moreSarstar
I have eat at them all and can’t wait to go back! Excellent food at each location. ❤️
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juliehornsby
Points +899
EXCEPTIONAL - Edit
Wow! Every dish we had was absolutely phenomenally delicious! Everything is so tasty! And the service was amazing!!! ♥️ the ambiance is wonderful too! Gorgeous restaurant😄
Read morePros: Best service
CityRootsNYC
Greetings! Hope you are having a cheerful day. Thank you for your kind words - we really appreciate it. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi Upper East Side. See you soon.
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mazinha
Points +303
Very good! - Edit
Food was great, all the dips were amazing. The kabocha squash with harissa and the fattoush were special, as were the drinks. We also had the cigars, which were the highlight for some but a little too meaty for my liking (mix of impossible and Seitan, according to our friendly waiter). Must come back to try dessert!
Read morePros: Many dip options , Vegan Mediterranean that isn’t falafel , Smoked fattoush was delicious
Cons: Expensive , Very meat-like, which may bother some
CityRootsNYC
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, Willow and Beyond Sushi Upper East Side. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Have a nice day!
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SamSilva
Points +463
Nice vegan dinner - Edit
This was our last stop on our trip to NYC. It was a memorable experience from the decor, ambiance and of course the food. Excellent service. Beautiful attention to detail. This would be a great place for a special occasion, date, anniversary or birthday. We enjoyed the Kabocha squash dip mezze, crispy "lamb" cigars, wild mushroom kabob, and za'atar pita. Would highly recommend 👌
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Thank you for your support and your realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants Willow, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 37th Street.
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hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Anixi has 5 star potential, but not quite there yet.. - Edit
My friend and I stopped by ANIXI for the first time last month.
Read moreWe started with the 3 Dip Mezze with 1 choice of housemade bread ($26): Fire Roasted Eggplant, Whipped “Ricotta" & Taramasalata accompanied with the Layered Herb Bread. The dips and breads were enjoyable.
My favorites:
GRILLED FATTOUSH ($18) - it was like a very good deconstructed romaine salad. The romaine had a light char that was extremely satisfying. It was a playful and creative dish that was fun to eat. Might be one of my favorite salads ever.
MANTI "LAMB" POCKETS ($20) - I would come back again just for the "Lamb" Pockets! They were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor! Also, the yogurt and juicy tomatoes were a perfect addition.
I could do without:
KOFTA KABOB ($27) - I enjoyed the consistency and flavor of the kabobs. However, I felt as if they ate very salty.
CONFIT POTATOES ($12) - the potatoes were okay, but I wouldn't order them again.
PISTACHIO ICE CREAM ($8) - The ice cream was good, but I only received a tiny hint of pistachio. I also liked the fig and raw pistachios on top, but overall it was just okay. Not worth the $8 price tag.
OVERALL THOUGHTS:
The hostess and servers were friendly. The decor is stunning! The atmosphere felt posh and fun. The food came out quick. Everything tasted very fresh. I would definitely dine here again. Especially, since I had to refrain from ordering the whole menu. I'm excited to try different dishes next time. Except for the "Lamb" Pockets and Grilled Fattoush, I wouldn't be able to resist ordering them again!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-29
Pros: Exciting menu - lots of good options, GF Options & Kosher, Everything tasted fresh
Cons: Some things ate very salty, Drinks didn't come out consistently, Some items were overpriced
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mjdh1957
Points +318
Fabulous vegan restaurant - Edit
We absolutely loved this place.
Read moreClassy dining room, with bar area for extra seating. Good friendly service, very theatrical way of serving the dishes.
We started with the three dips plus pita bread. The taramasalata was amazing, the kombucha squash was really good, and the hummus was adequate but tasty. The pita was excellent too.
Our main courses were the mushroom kabob and the kofta. Both really good, the kofta was uncannily like meat but tasted fantastic.
We'd left room for dessert so both had the Mejdool date cake. Heaven on a plate.
There's plenty of choice on the menu, and looking at diners around us it all looked amazing.
Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious everything, Great decor
Cons: Had to book an early time to get a table
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