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Candle 79

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Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$

Upper East Side, New York

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Candle 79

The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place

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Harumi UAugust 24, 2014
My favorite vegan restaurant in town and we have quite a feet of them here! Polenta fries is solid and my favorite main dish is piccata. They also have a good number of gluten free items on the menu
T HNovember 22, 2017
Delicious food. We ordered the guacamole/black bean appetizer with plantain chips. Then 3 entrees: Moroccan spiced chickpea cake, wild mushroom crepe, and herb-grilled cauliflower. Awesome!
Marie RicherNovember 15, 2016
Tasty and inventive vegan food and cocktails. Nice cozy atmosphere. But the dessert was the real star. Lemon cake with a fluffy coconut cream. It was one of the best desserts I've had in the city.
Jeena JamesJune 3, 2019
What a hidden gem! I want to come back to try all the other vegan options at this restaurant! We got the seitan + ginger dumplings and the za'atar roasted cauliflower.
Andy FreedmanFebruary 1, 2015
Great for vegans and vegetarians. Impressive bar program and cocktail menu. Sit at the bar or request downstairs. Upstairs can be tight for parties of 2. Food is on-point. Try the spinach ravioli.
BettyNovember 20, 2016
I'm an omnivore that hates waiting in line for brunch. Had a lovely time: great service, solid cocktails, and highly recommend the wild mushroom crepe which was full of flavor and texture!
Spencer VairoFebruary 22, 2015
Beyond amazing vegan food that is luxurious and decadent while guilt free. Your meat eating friends will be impressed by their inventive and gourmet options
Chelsea SargautisMarch 6, 2017
Always head here when in the city, one of the best. Tried brunch for the first time, get the prix fixe it's a steal.
Carrie MacJune 12, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The stuffed avocado is my go to with a side of polenta fries for the table. Everything else I have tried has been good. The Antioxidant Potion and Strawberry-Rhubarb Lemonade are my favorites juices.
Douglas EllimanJuly 9, 2014
An elegant and intimate Upper West Side restaurant with an extensive gluten-free menu including appetizers, entrees and desserts! We love the cannoli and chocolate chip ice cream!
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013
Tempeh Vegetable Tamale combines greatness into one. The chocolate mole sauce gives a spicy yet silky effect and is balanced by the crunchy pumpkin seeds, fresh guacamole, and watermelon salsa.
Nour HaddadMay 29, 2018
We’ve been many times to this place and it’s also so delicious! Avocado ceviche was amazing, the burrito and the zaatar cauliflower!!
Dan RadDecember 1, 2015
If you have the chance sit at the bar and get some amazing food tips and cocktails from Amina! She'll make you a damn good drink and entertain you for hours!
Chel CastelJune 19, 2017
I love my meat but this place is great. Everything is fresh and delicious. Can't go wrong with anything, I enjoyed everything I had both times I've gone.
Wendy GutierrezJuly 24, 2013
You can't go wrong w/ANYTHING on the menu. A party of 7...1 vegetarian. everybody was impressed & loved the food. If all vegetarian food is like this, this meat lover could easily convert.
Mafe Sotillo LairetAugust 3, 2017
Loved this restaurant! We had the butternut squash soup and the dumpling for appetizer. So delicious! As an entry I had the zucchini lasagna
Institute for Integrative NutritionSeptember 18, 2012
Wonderful, organic, vegan meals to satisfy your appetite. If you just need something to quench your thirst, stop in for a fresh juice or a house made gingerale before doing a little window-shopping.
Institute for Integrative NutritionFebruary 5, 2013
"Wonderful, organic, vegan meals to satisfy your appetite. If you just need something to quench your thirst, stop in for a fresh juice or a house made gingerale before doing a little window-shopping."
Sydney ZimmermannAugust 21, 2017
The food is delicious. Definitely a nicer place that you should be prepared to spend a bit more at, BUT WELL WORTH IT! :) Perfect for special occasions.
Shannon GalowskiNovember 22, 2014
The mezze plate, wow! All the food is incredible. Highly recommend this dish, the mushroom crepe, and chipotle tempeh!
VegNews MagazineSeptember 27, 2012
Nothing beats their tasting menu, which has included vegan nachos, house-made ravioli, Asian dumplings, Seitan Chimichurri, Seitan Piccata, grilled potato cakes, and, the grande finale, vegan cannoli.
Lala LopezMarch 13, 2013
Who says that there's no fine dining for vegetarian/vegan food? Candle 79 has a sumptuous menu. Try the housemade ginger ale. Not raw but want to dabble? Try the live zucchini enchiladas, omg.
David PujalsMay 8, 2016
The food is just incredible. Best vegan spaghetti I've ever had in 10 years being a vegetarian.
Ernesto GutiérrezMay 30, 2016
Probably the best upscale vegan restaurant I've been to. Try the BBQ burger with polenta fries or the Spaghetti and wheatballs.
GourmetLiveFebruary 9, 2012
Food blogger JL of JL Goes Vegan recommends Candle 79. “The seasonal menu includes raw and cooked dishes ranging from an incredible grilled kale salad to my all-time favorite dish, seitan piccata.”
Lauren PappFebruary 7, 2015
Awesome vegetarian and vegan options. Don't miss the nachos for an appetizer. They were better vegan but better than many meat nachos I've had.
Jacob AronoffJune 4, 2018
The empanadas are mind blowing, can’t believe they’re vegan! The crepes here are also very tasty
Christian DickmannApril 19, 2015
I really enjoyed the Burrito. The Mexican brownie was the highlight of the lunch though! Staff was very friendly, helpful and fast.
AthletaOctober 14, 2011
Hungry? You’re just steps from New York City’s vegan fine-dining landmark, Candle 79, and the more casual Candle Café, which makes a mean tempeh BLT. -- Melisse Gelula, Well + Good
Sujay ShahFebruary 22, 2015
Amazing vegan dishes, meticulously prepared and presented. Good portions and well balanced flavors to cure your hunger pangs!
Jennifer TarrSeptember 25, 2011
Gluten-free heirloom tomato and zucchini lasagna with cashew ricotta is to die for! Great staff, great atmosphere a definite must try for any vegan/vegetarian new yorker!
Amelia BienstockJune 19, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I usually get a special because I want to keep coming back to this place again and again and know I could get the regular menu any time. Today's avocado corn soup was AMAZING.
Pauline SchreiJanuary 6, 2015
The mushroom risotto, Reforestation cocktail, and Mexican Chocolate brownie are incredible. Great for a date. Calm ambiance.
Dino MoralesFebruary 26, 2012
The Spaghetti with Wheatballs was out of this world. I am having dreams about the cannolis with a scoop of coconut ice cream w/chocolate chip ice cream.
Christina NawabiJune 24, 2015
Veggie burger was delicious - also my first time trying polenta and it was amazing!
Jenny GregoryFebruary 9, 2014
One of the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in New York according to Gothamist and recommended for Valentine's Day by Clean Plates
Quentin BurgessJanuary 27, 2017
Very welcoming environment when you walk in. However, our waiter wasn't on his A game with us. No introduction to specials, which he told his other tables about.
Natasha VoraFebruary 16, 2013
The Grilled Seitan Chimichurri skewers are the best thing in the world. Seitan Piccata was also phenomenal. Best birthday dinner!
Kevin Born-CrowOctober 13, 2010
our favorite place for birthday and anniversary celebrating! eating here tonite for our 3rd anniversary trip in a row, we absolutely love their fall menu changes... the Paella is to die for.
Jackson HarrisDecember 9, 2015
Best vegan restaurant I have ever been to in New York! Forget about the meat and embrace some plant based dinner!
VeBoxMarch 23, 2013
C79 is a fantastic place to start a night out in Manhattan. Try the Seitan Piccata for an example of the dish done right.
Desander MásMay 2, 2016
Excellent food. You would be hard pressed to know it's vegan. Wines are organic - good not great.
LilyFebruary 28, 2016
Great for both vegans and non vegans! Classy and nice inside with plenty of options for all meals.
Adrienne BorgersenApril 6, 2010
One of my absolute fave vegan places in the city. Never had a less than fabulous meal here. Excellent wines, too. Well worth every penny (I don't think it's that expensive). I so wish they deliver
Hilary RowlandApril 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely incredible brownie (organic, gluten free and vegan!) Soooooo by far the best brownie I've ever had.
SylvainOctober 29, 2014
Everything. Even the dessert are unbelievable. One of the best vegan restaurant I know.
Rachel SJanuary 11, 2015
The flavor and consistency of the tempeh are unbelievable. Tell me your tempeh secrets Candle 79.
Mark DoskowDecember 15, 2011
No better fine dining vegan experience in the world. Perfect for a special occasion or nice night out. Also Brunch is amazing!
Karen MatzJanuary 1, 2014
Excellent vegetarian menu with gluten free options! They never disappoint! Reservations recommended!
Chantel SchermerhornAugust 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Please don't leave without trying the cannolis. Upstairs is quieter than downstairs but is much further from the bathroom.

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