• Paul and Elizabeth's

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Nice atmosphere. Ask for vegan options. Note that all fried items are cooked in the same fryer eg. vegetable tempura shares the same fryer with seafood. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm.


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17 Reviews

First Review by Soy NutJob

rainbow-ctenophore

Points +273

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Great Vegetables

The sautéed greens are lovely. Quite a few of vegan options overall.

hannah921

Points +69

Vegan
04 Feb 2024

Noodles/Fried Rice/Tofu

The few vegan options are really great. I wish they expanded their vegan options a bit but overall they have solid food. Great place to grab soup/salad for lunch or noodles/fried rice/tofu with tons of veggies for dinner.

Pros: Tofu & Seitan!

skibiski

Points +26

Vegan
07 Jul 2023

Great sit down lunch or dinner!

I’ve been going here for years. It’s a classic for healthy food of all types, right in downtown for strolling afterwards.

kale_queen

Points +474

Vegan
30 May 2023

Good

Really good food I just wish they didn’t serve fish.

CarynMelvin

Points +64

Vegan
30 Apr 2022

A must in Noho

Consistently great food! We are regulars!!!

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-30

Pros: Great service, Great environment , Wonderful food

Cons: None

Shaari

Points +42

Vegan
01 Apr 2022

So disappointed with my meal. Not much to eat if you’re vegan and food was bad

So few vegan options available and my dinner was terrible! Will not return.

Audj

Points +137

Vegan
02 Nov 2021

Best fine dining available for vegans downtown

Best downtown fine dining for vegans

mbordewieck

Points +218

Vegan
04 Jan 2020

Great sit down lunch

I love the “quick lunch” - a vegan soup, salad, whole wheat roll and tea with lemon.

Pros: Many vegan options, Everything I’ve tried is delicious, Friendly/helpful staff

Cons: Deep fryer isn’t vegan- specify sautéed tofu, Menu could have better labeled vegan/GF items, Sometimes there is a long wait

HaleyMoriarty

Points +242

Vegan
22 Aug 2019

nice atmosphere

this place has a nice atmosphere and good food too! it’s a little on the pricey side but you get large portions. quite a few vegan options along with specials.

nlevine94

Points +976

Vegan
11 Nov 2017

What a menu!

Wonderful vegan lunch here! Great location with friendly staff, a pescatarian menu, and a warm and welcoming ambiance. What more can you ask for! :)

Ended up here mid-travels, and ordered the veggie platter (a special - mixed veggies and tofu and a small pile of brown rice) and a side of sweet potatoes.

The side salad MUCH be ordered with sesame tahini dressing. I debated asking for their recipe but held back...trying to be more civil.

Side of sweet potatoes was...i dunno...maybe 3 potatoes worth. Fresh, not processed, simply fried to golden brown. Always get them with a side of maple syrup (judge me, idgaf).

The veggie platter was VERY large, and very tasty. Soft tofu, great seasoning (especially on the carrots!) and a to-go box for sure! Had to roll myself out of here.

Great place! Thanks for a wonderful lunch

Pros: Great menu choices, Spacious and nice ambiance & view

Cons: None that I can think of...should be 5 stars

nafanc

Points +1615

Vegan
16 Aug 2017

Great dinner

I liked this place a lot. They have a nice, well-lit dining area with lots of windows and natural light.

The servers were super helpful recommending vegan options and were up front about things like honey in dressings and the use of a share fryer for fish and veggies.

I had the veggie platter special, which had kale, broccoli, carrots, and Japanese rice croquettes. Although the description might not sound particularly interesting, I was really impressed with the execution. The dish showcased the freshness of the vegetables and was very well-balanced, with the perfect mix of umami, sweet, and salty.

Overall, a really great meal. I look forward to coming back and trying more.

Pros: Fresh, Well-balanced, Knowledgeable staff

HappyGardener123

Points +154

Vegan
06 Jul 2014

gf + vegan = tricky

So when I was vegetarian this was one of my favorite restaurants because the sauces are so amazing! Now being fully vegan AND having a celiac diagnosis, I'm much more limited. While there are still some options, anything fried is excluded as are most sauces since they use soy sauce rather than a wheat free tamari as a base. Wheat free tamari IS available when I ask but... It's just tamari on my otherwise dry rice & tofu & veggies. If you are not gf, there are many more options and my strictly vegan friends can still enjoy the flavorful dishes.

Sarah P

Points +8720

Vegan
29 Jan 2013

all foods fried in same oil as fish

After 20 years of frequenting P&E's, I just found out that all foods are fried in the same oil: fish, vegetable tempura, rice croquettes, and tofu. Over the years I have asked many questions about the veganism of many menu items, and I have never been informed of this fact until a few days ago. I had not been aware of this practice, and I did not think to ask because foods are labeled as "vegetarian" or located in the "vegetarian section" of the menu. For example, I just found out that the "vegetarian platter" special contains tofu and rice croquettes that are fried in the same oil along with fish.

When I discovered this fact, the server informed me that I had been irresponsible in making such an assumption, and that it had been my duty to ask the specific question about the oil in order to make "informed consent". She further explained that when customers report having a fish allergy they are informed of the practice because they have a "medical issue", but vegetarians are not told of the practice because they have made a "choice". She said that P&E's is by no means a "vegetarian, organic, or kosher" restaurant, and people make the mistake to assume that it is in fact vegetarian.

I have since contacted the owner who reported that he will try to work with his staff to rectify the situation, though he did not specify the measures he would take. Please be informed that should you consider P&E's for a meal, any fried foods, whether or not they are delineated as "vegetarian", are cooked in the same oil as fish.

Pros: Healthy , Beautiful space

Cons: Fish & "vegetarian" fried together, possible previous deception, one rude & arrogant server

Chililizzy

Points +20

Vegan
16 Jul 2012

Delish - for Vegan Adults & Kids

While traveling through MA on route to RI, my husband and I took our kids (4 & 5 years old) to Paul & Elizabeth's for lunch recently. We're vegan, so it's hard to find great food that isn't going to be too expensive. We were blown away by every detail of Paul & Elizabeth's, form the menu, to the service, to the fair prices. The food was delicious, and my kids devoured their own meals, and ate some of ours! Highly, highly recommended.

Pros: great service, great kids menu, fair prices

Cons: smells like fish

Sally K

Points +90

Vegetarian
25 Mar 2012

Excellent tofu

Paul and Elizabeth's tofu dishes are excellent. My sister says that when I eat there with her I "go to my happy place". The food in general is excellent. It's a pescatarian restaurant, not vegetarian, but many veggie options.

Pros: Excellent tofu

Kenneth Robinson

Points +48

Vegan
17 Jun 2010

Always reliable

P&E is a Northampton institution, they've been at their Thorne's Market location for many, many years. It is a convenient and pleasant location, with ample parking nearby.

Though not my favorite NoHo restaurant it is one I go to regularly as it is popular with omnis and the food is consistently well prepared. The menu doesn't change much but there are a multitude of veg and vegan choices. Portions are generous and the staff is pleasant and helpful.
Their desserts are excellent, but there usually aren't many vegan options on the dessert menu.

P&E roots are macrobiotic and the menu reflects this with many dishes being a bit on the bland side but really well prepared. There is are some entrees that are spicy and if that is your preference ask the staff for menu guidance.

Soy NutJob

Points +21

Vegetarian
13 Jul 2008

Theres room for improvement

While the atmosphere and food is lovely (I love the way the make tofy stir fry). The menu itself hasn't really expanded or changed in a couple years, still worth the visit.

Pros: Experienced Chefs, Quick Service, Food is tasty

Cons: Expensive Drinks, no real kids menu, hours kind of suck




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