Dina DeBari (DinaWithThePinkHair)

I love it here! The food and cocktails are wonderful at every City Roots establishment. Please get the cheese board and calamari. This is a restaurant where you can take a non-vegan and they will be 100% impressed.

Micah Beachy

Willow Vegan Bistro easily earns its reputation as one of the best vegan restaurants in NYC, and our experience was made even more exceptional thanks to our wonderful server, Teddy. From the moment we arrived, Teddy was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive in a way that felt genuinely thoughtful. He guided us through the menu with ease, offered spot-on recommendations, and created an atmosphere that felt welcoming and relaxed without ever being intrusive. We started with the Willow Cheese Plate, which was beautifully composed and indulgent, followed by the Crispy Gyoza that delivered incredible flavor and texture. For mains, my husband ordered the Double Smash Burger and immediately declared it the best veggie burger he has ever had. I chose the Dijon Pepper Flank Steak, which was rich, satisfying, and perfectly balanced. If you are searching for the best vegan restaurant in Chelsea or simply want to experience why Willow Vegan Bistro is considered one of the best vegan restaurants NYC has to offer, this is the place. We will absolutely be returning, and we hope to be seated with Teddy again next time.

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keleiny Fiallo

Such a beautiful experience. I went with my husband, daughter, and sister — and with her, I shared the Meatballs, Onion Soup, and the Big Boy. Every dish was an explosion of delicious, comforting flavors. We paired it all with a refreshing sangría… and let’s just say, it left us dreaming of our next visit. A special thank you to Teddy, who took care of us with such kindness and professionalism. His attention and warmth made everything even more enjoyable. Can’t wait to come back.

Sergio Osma

What a lovely surprise. I’m not vegan, so I honestly didn’t expect much — but Willow completely changed my perspective. The space is beautiful and comfortable, and the menu was far richer and more flavorful than I imagined. I discovered this gem thanks to my sister-in-law (who is vegan) during her short stop in New York before heading to Spain. We went together as a family and had such a great time. Highly recommend the Salmon Avocado Toast — absolutely delicious, even magical. The cocktails were also fantastic. Special thanks to Teddy, our server, who was kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with all our indecision. Thank you again, Willow. I truly look forward to coming back soon. S.O. 🫶🏼🥂

Mariella T

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! Our server Alexandra was AMAZING, so nice and amazing service. We got the wontons, mac and cheese, French dip sandwich, bbq brisket and fries and banana pudding. Every single thing was fantastic. French dip and banana pudding were my favourites. Mocktails and wine both great. We will definitely be back!

Marty Davey

We love Willow. We love both of our server, Teddy and our earlier server, Brandon. As a vegan chef, I love eating food I can’t easily make. The dishes are interesting, tasty and beautifully plated.

BX A

Brunch is mind bogglingly good! The Big Boy Brunch with the most amazing vegan steak I’ve ever had and two almost perfect sunny side up eggs was delicious. Even the toast was perfect lol. Then the Cheese Grits and Hen of the Woods brought back so much nostalgia with the crispy fried mushrooms and really flavorful creamy grits. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Will definitely be back!

A D

We had the Yuzu Spicy Tuna Tartare, the French Onion Soup, and the Double Smoked Cheese French Dip and, to quote my husband, “This was the best meal of my life!” The banana pudding for dessert was equally delicious. Teddy, our waiter, was amazing and lovely, and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. Simply perfect.

Chloe Sztabnik

Willow really exceeded expectations! We arrived here on the whim after having some meetings in the neighborhood and was excited to find the warm and cozy interior. We ordered the mushroom burger and butternut squash ravioli and both were delicious. Also spotted the cheese board at another table that looked great. Amazing friendly service by Teddy as well. Was one of the few restaurant experiences I’ve had since Covid that blew me away.

Natalia Zamparini

Really impressed with this full plant based restaurant. Fancy yet wholesome. Classy not gaudy. Great service from Teddy; really knowledgeable of the menu. And of course we must applaud the food. Wow! Would come back to try more!

Limitless Woman

Willow Vegan Bistro – Brunch Goals Unlocked Brunch at Willow was next-level—from the food to the service, everything hit the mark. Huge shoutout to Jailene, our amazing server. Super knowledgeable, genuinely friendly, and guided us through the menu like a pro (seriously, give this woman a raise). We started with the cheese plate, and let me just say—City Roots Hospitality really knows their way around a cheeseboard. This is the third spot I’ve tried from the group, and every time, I’m blown away. I also had the meatball sliders (perfection), and yes—I took chunks of Parmesan from the cheeseboard and stuffed them inside. No regrets, just brilliance. Then came the crab Rangoons—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. My partner ordered the chuck steak onion soup sandwich, complete with a beefy au jus dip. I was too full to commit, but one bite confirmed it was just as savory and satisfying as it sounds. I didn’t make it to the chicken sandwich (eyes > stomach), but I’m already planning my return. Willow, I’ll be back—and I’m bringing friends.

Rina

Big shoutout to my waitress Ally. She was absolutely amazing and was the sweetest waitress ever. I could not recommend this place more both for their service and food. I came with my mom today and she loved it as well. I did not have to wait for the food to come out at all, and the food was absolutely delicious. My mom eats meat and she loved it too! So it is a great place for both vegans and meat eaters. The dessert and drinks were also a 10/10. The cocktail selection is so refreshing and great for the summertime. For a main course I recommend the fried chicken burger if you want something that tastes authentic but fresh! I will have to visit again! Thank you all for the amazing food and service.

Topacio Nunez

I was blown away by the service, the artistry and mastery of the staff at Willow. Every single dish was the embodiment of excellence from the kitchen to the table. I deeply enjoyed the Beet and Avocado Tartare, the Salmon Avocado Toast and the Chef’s Cookie Skillet. The depth of intention from the sauce to the “poached egg” I can just imagine every single dish on the menu is a guaranteed work of art. Made my birthday feel more special than I expected! Thank you for hosting us. Looking forward to next time!

G G

Amazing restaurant with a full vegan menu! Great for a date or brunch outing! Weekend brunch also had their full menu, which is great because the appetizers sound (and taste) so good! The menu has a good variety and nice touches of uniqueness. Our waitress was really nice, helpful and attentive, the atmosphere was great as well. Food is a little on pricey side but the food and portions are worth it. It's definitely good enough to bring me back to try out more of the menu

I can't say enough good things about the service ambiance and delicious food! Highly recommend even if you're not vegan!

I can't say enough good things about the service ambiance and delicious food! Highly recommend even if you're not vegan!

I can't say enough good things about the service ambiance and delicious food! Highly recommend even if you're not vegan!

I can't say enough good things about the service ambiance and delicious food! Highly recommend even if you're not vegan!

The steak is crazy good, service, amazing, what an amazing date, healthy food, great people. Amazing

The steak is crazy good, service, amazing, what an amazing date, healthy food, great people. Amazing

The steak is crazy good, service, amazing, what an amazing date, healthy food, great people. Amazing

The steak is crazy good, service, amazing, what an amazing date, healthy food, great people. Amazing

The food was amazing! I can't wait to come back again. The place is small but very cozy.

The food was amazing! I can't wait to come back again. The place is small but very cozy.

I recently enjoyed a date night at Willow. While an omnivore, I enjoy the culinary sensations of vegan food - and Willow did not disappoint.\n\nThe dining room is spacious and with a nice ambien…

Excellent food and very friendly staff. Would strongly recommend, especially for brunch.

The food a Willow blew my mind! Flavors were on point. Service and ambience were superb. I wish we had this restaurant in Chicago.

The food and the service were Amazing I highly recommend.! \nEverything we ate was delicious from calamari and onion rings and are main course .\n\nWe went tonight Friday to Coletta, and we loved i…

4.5 stars rounded up! The ambiance and service were so fantastic! Such a charming place! The vegan cheese platter and their breads were so phenomenal. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was al…

Our favorite meal in NYC! Amazing service! We ordered our server's recommendations and they were spot on! French dip sandwich, broccoli, asparagus and the most amazing banana cream dessert. Everyth…

The ambiance here is amazing! While we waited for the rest of our party we had a few drinks at the bar, Manny and Cristal were the sweetest and made sure the drinks came out amazing, they were deli…

My husband and I love Willow! We always go there on my dad's birthday so I can get their vegan steak. I have also had their delicious French onion soup, and the breakfast burger. All so delicious!!

Excellent food, delicious drinks and our server Crystal was lovely. Everything was so good, but we especially loved the calamari, the tomato soup, honey chicken skewers, and the banana pudding. We …

I had a great lunch here with friends today and I couldn't wait to come here to write a review.\n\nThe space and the service were both phenomenal. Our server was happy to talk over the menu and to …

Fantastic vegan food. I just love love love the food served at this restaurant. You don’t even have to be vegan to enjoy the amazing flavors served. Thank you

Fantastic vegan food. I just love love love the food served at this restaurant. You don’t even have to be vegan to enjoy the amazing flavors served. Thank you

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and BBQ burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all washed down with e…

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and bbq burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all wa…

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and BBQ burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all washed down with…

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and BBQ burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all washed down with…

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and BBQ burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all washed down wi…

Amazing food, great service, well priced. We had the calamari and salmon to start and then the steak and BBQ burger for a main and shared the chef’s cookie skillet for dessert; all washed down with…

I'm giving 5 stars because I don't think the fact that I'm not vegan should impact the rating. The restaurant is large with a nice simple, calm design. The service was great and attentive. The d…

Amazing food! I’ve tried a ton of vegan food, as I’ve been a vegetarian all my life—Willow is by far the best. Gabrielle was wonderful, she was so nice and funny and extremely timely when it came…

Excellent and very tasty food with great service. We’re not a vegan family and the girls of 10 and 13 years old can be quite picky when is comes to food, but they loved it too. We definitely recomm…

My first visit to this establishment was quite an experience! It was a first date, so the company was splendid. Our server had just started working there and his presentation and delivery was seaso…

Fantastic food and service at affordable prices. Highly recommend the Cobb Salad and Cauliflower Buffalo Wings. We were so pleased to find this Vegan place in Chelsea, probably the best food we had…

Defiantly worth a visit, great service, tasty food and casual ambiance. The macaroni cheese was delicious and the ice cream peanut butter sauce dessert was a true indulgence. Highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious “calamari” appetizer and seitan steak, beautifully presented and service was exceptional as well.

Absolutely delicious “calamari” appetizer and seitan steak, beautifully presented and service was exceptional as well.

The food was out of this world. I had the pepper steak and mashed potato and it was delicious. The Chianti was also one of the best I’ve had. After exploring the Whitney museum head to the High l…

Sameer Sanjeevi

Great Food and Incredible Service. Crispy Crab Rangoon is a must. The cheese grits and the hen of the woods is also amazing. Great menu selection and the ambiance is perfect for a date or a nice meal.

Sandesh Adiga

We got 6 dishes and loved 5 of them. I would definitely go back to try the rest of the dishes. I also hear that they have some deal on sandwiches on Thursdays. It’s a must try for vegans. The location is great and the service is fast. It would have been 5 stars if not for the 2 issues we had. On the food side, the cheese grits wasn’t flavorful enough and on the atmosphere bit they did not have any way to shelter us from the sun where we were sitting.

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Visiting the city and my friend picked this spot for us to meet up knowing I'm vegan. When she sent me the menu, I kept having to double-check it was actually vegan because I never see these items at…

Very comfortable restaurant with good vibes with all drinks half off during happy hour 4-6pm. Service was slow so deducted a point. We also tried their French dip sandwich which had "cheese" and "s…

The steak cut fries are amazing! The "tuna" caviar appetizer is flavorful. I would def recommend. The broccoli and mash potatoes were also really good. The honey chipotle chicken was ok not bad. I …

Went there for a casual business lunch. The food is excellent, especially the zalmon tartar. Could not taste that it was not real salmon! Also the 'chicken' is recommended for non-vegan. Only reas…

The food is foul. I don't know why vegan places fill their menus with fake meat instead of having yummy vegetable entrees. I was ill after eating the steak fillet.