Vegan-friendly
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American
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Beer/Wine
Re-opened here in early-2015. Serves original and experimental dishes in a trendy, fine atmosphere. Open Tue-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm.
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86 Allen St, New York City, New York, USA, 10002
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79 Reviews
First Review by nitekrawler527
scottj-y
Points +141
Beautiful food, amazing service - Edit
So many great foods to try and beautiful presentation, a wonderful experience if you want to celebrate food and ingredients. Each food is themed around a specific vegetable. Expensive but great value for a place that provides such a perfect experience.
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clairee
Points +218
so so so so good - Edit
Everything tasted so good, even the things I was skeptical about. The flavors worked so well together, and there were some special surprise dishes from the kitchen as well. It wasn't a large amount of food, but I left comfortably full. The employees were also super friendly! Definitely a good place to go for a special occasion.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-30
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hazelanne
Points +258
Innovative courses but ultimately a skip for me - Edit
I love the idea of a veggie forward restaurant since I do think vegan menus often over rely on processed meat substitutes but this meal left me HUNGRY. The staff is really lovely and the service was well-coursed and great. I also didn’t care for the austerity of the decor. I think tasting menu experience should feel more special.
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Veganmouse
Points +1720
Very creative, good food - Edit
Had the vegan tasting menu and thought it was excellent
Read moreThe standout dishes were the broccoli and the pea puff
Could have done with one more course
The asparagus ravioli was the only disappointment - very watery sauce and the pasta was thin, more like dim sum, but that did make it melt in the mouth
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KristianaGeorgieva
Points +484
Great food but left me wanting more - Edit
Very punchy food and drinks, lovely staff and interesting presentation. Out of all tasting menus we've tried worldwide, this one was the smallest and would have been perfect if there was another dessert bite
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Juanrodzrivera59
Points +26
Best vegan experience in NyC - Edit
I will forever recommend Dirt Candy
Read moreOut of this world experience!
20/10
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phytophile
Points +1371
You can get it all vegan - Edit
Prix fixe meal of multiple courses that was fun and inventive. Delicious
Read moreToo bad they have to accommodate vegetarians because I doubt they need to eat the animal products for every meal #Veganuary
Pros: Delicious , Fun
Cons: Why add animal products?
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michal360
Points +248
The best meal ever - Edit
The best meal I had, everything was amazing and so tasty
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Sampholland8
Points +312
Spectacular summer menu - Edit
Every one of these 6 courses was exceptional.
Read moreThe amoush bouche was potentially the best plate of the night- a mind bendingly good carrot ice cream waffle cone filled with creamy cheese and topped with vegan caviar.
The pickled lettuce with puffed rice was a texture sensation, so many layers and different elements to enjoy.
The tomato donut (vegan) was nothing short of insane. One of the best plates of food I've ever had. Fluffy and delicious with distinct tomato flavour in the jam, fresh and donut elements
The corn broth with little corn orecchiette was delicate and tasty, the fried aubergine corndog was, like the rest of the plates; inventive, fun and bursting with flavour and the caramelised onion ice cream sandwich with balsamic caramel was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
The wine pairings for all the dishes were great, with a focus on female owned winemakers for the menu too. The cocktails were also all superb.
Pros: Tomato donut , Carrot ice cream cone , Lettuce salad
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chels2ocean
Points +1675
Fabulous vegan meal - Edit
Loved it! One of the better "fancy" vegan meals I've had. I liked everything they served and I left full!. It's a 5 course prix fixe but they apparently always give some extra surprises, so in my experience it ended up being 8 courses. It's a vegetarian restaurant but they are prepared to veganize everything. The waiter actually asked us when we sat down if anyone in our group was vegan (which we all were). I would love to return here for a future prix fixe!
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steelfamilyus
Points +16
Sensational - Edit
Who knew vegetables could look so good. Incredible food from the seaweed caviar to the potato peel cake. Vegetarian or vegan options. Beautifully presented; thoughtful servers. AND no tipping needed because all the staff earn a fair living wage plus benefits. What’s not to love? 💜
Read morePros: Mushroom cappacino, Meeting Amanda Cohen, Seaweed caviar
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js-toronto
Points +1482
Overhyped, overpriced - Edit
I wanted so badly to love this restaurant. It was on my list for years and was so excited to get a reservation on my recent trip to NYC. The meal started strong with an incredible amuse bouche, but everything after that went downhill. The eggplant dish was inedible. It was sour and poorly seasoned and had no redeeming quality other than presentation. My partner was honest that he couldn’t eat more than a bite of his, and they gave us each a glass of champagne that we didn’t want to apologize. We left hungry. The tomato donut with smoked feta (we had the vegan tasting menu) convinced us that they’re a vegetarian restaurant that doesn’t know how to cook vegan. They resorted to what tasted like excessive liquid smoke that ruined the dish. And the cocktails were so bad! Watery. Would never go back. This was an expensive meal that I will always remember for the wrong reasons.
Read morePros: Great amuse bouche, Attentive staff
Cons: Not very good food, Doesn’t do vegan well, Overpriced
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suzlive
Points +1000
Love it - Edit
I’ve been here a few times and love it! They have a set 5-course menu that they change every season and it is always delicious and so creative! They are vegetarian by default, but will make the menu vegan if you request it.
Read moreBe sure to make a reservation far in advance as they are usually booked up.
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AngelaDwane
Points +169
Great experience - Edit
Tasting menu. Food was fabulous, service was excellent. Lovely for an evening out, great atmosphere.
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Happy_Bart
Points +4474
Great food - Edit
Really enjoyed it - some really interesting and creative dishes in a nice, relaxing environment. I particularly liked the artichoke.
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EmdotAlice
Points +6019
Creative and delicious - Edit
Highly recommend giving this place a try! Even though they are vegetarian, you can order everything vegan. Animal products are never the star of any dish but they do provide a substitute for whatever was used rather than just removing it. For example, the asparagus lasagna had pecorino shavings and they used a vegan pecorino for mine. This was also fun as a solo diner so don’t be afraid to come here on your own. I recommend sitting the chef station.
Read moreFrom the spring 2024 menu, the savory cucumber tart and savory fennel pastry were my favorites. The asparagus lasagna and Romanesco were also very good. I won’t comment on dessert since I don’t like sweets. Hopefully I’ll be back to try future seasons.
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tarayoon
Points +2259
Worth every penny - Edit
I had been dying to try Dirt Candy for years after reading all of the rave reviews. I signed up for their email newsletters to learn about their new seasonal menus, and thought the 2023/2024 winter one looked amazing.
Read moreIf you're hellbent on a certain date and time, you HAVE to book a reservation the second they hit online. They book one month in advance, and reservations go live at midnight. I chose a time and date and by 12:02am half of the time slots were gone and I had to choose a different time slot.
It's a prix fixe menu that changes seasonally, and they give you little bonus dishes from the kitchen. My partner and I both still gush about the incredible food and delicious mocktails.
I can't stop telling people about this place. I love that they're gratuity free because they pay their staff actual wages and provide benefits. That alone speaks volumes of their quality as a restaurant.
Pros: Incredible food, Amazing staff, No gratuity
Guest
RavishingRavenous
Points +3546
Fantastic tasting menu for special occasions - Edit
My photos are from 2018, menu is ever changing. Our experience was fantastic. delicious and beautifully prepared meals, great wine pairing. You can see everything being prepared with an open kitchen in the center of the dining room. A bit pricy, but its worth the experience at least once! If price is a concern, for less money there are other fantastic vegan restaurants in NYC too! I would love to go back. Recommend booking far in advance.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-27
Pros: Open kitchen concept, Beautiful, delicious food, Accommodating to vegan
Cons: Can be pricey, but great for special occasions
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vegoctopus
Points +25
Superb - Edit
Best vegan food I have ever had, bar none. Wine pairings are fantastic and absolutely worth the extra $55.
Read morePros: Vegan fine dining, Lovely wine pairings , Given the quality, great value
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RuthieG
Points +66
Unfucking believable! - Edit
Amazing food, passionate staff, fantastic wine. Best dining experience of my life. Great value with wine add on.
Read morePros: Everything!, Great and creative food , Passionate and knowledgeable staff
Cons: Hard to find available times befor 10
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katefall48
Points +375
Love it - Edit
We've been here several times and the prix fixe menu is always inventive and delicious. My non-vegan friends really liked everything on the vegetarian menu and I liked everything on the vegan menu. We'll be back.
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MichelleDeee
Points +59
Nothing short of perfect - Edit
$105 per person (tip included, they pride themselves on livable wages for their staff), 5 set courses and 2-3 experimental courses. $55 per person wine pairing optional. Every meal was phenomenal, including dishes I was apprehensive about being a slightly picky eater. The wine pairing was divine and the sommelier who brought over the pairings was lovely. The wines are specifically selected from female owned/operated vineyards.
Read moreEvery course, including the experimental additions, left me speechless. The experience could not have been any more enjoyable. We had the winter tasting menu for 2024. The onion and squash course were my favorite. The courses look small but I went on a fully empty stomach and felt stuffed before the cabbage course came out.
12/10 ratings across the board. Will absolutely be back.
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gabs1205
Points +210
My favorite restaurant in NYC - Edit
All dishes were super creative and delicious! Anything with dairy can be made vegan. My favorite were the surprise dishes. The tasting menu for autumn featured vegetables that I love also.
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Ricky123
Points +2252
Best meal of my life... so far. - Edit
I was sceptical with a tasting menu as I can be a fussy eater. However, I enjoyed every bite (even the beetroot dish). How they design and deliver each dish is incredible. Our server was friendly and the chefs who came out to introduce their dish were enthusiastic. I thoroughly enjoyed the ambience and would be a regular if I lived in New York.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-05
Pros: Great tasting, Atmosphere
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slo0go
Points +2464
Wonderful experience! - Edit
The pre fixe was amazing! We got to try so many dishes. Very vegetable focused. Presentation was beautiful. Very filling! Perfect special occasion spot.
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rosella_v
Points +1647
amazing time, amazing meal - Edit
the experience was fantastic. Comfy yet elegant, the staff was very attentive and knowledgable. The dishes were creative and delicious. A special place to dine.
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Tamy
Points +3397
Exceptional in every way - Edit
Absolutely amazing dining experience. I have been back a couple of times now and every single visit has been a delight of the senses and the palate. Dirt Candy makes every single course fun, surprising, and delicious. This is by far my favorite vegan tasting experience and one I will aim to repeat every time I find myself in NYC. If you could only ever try one vegan high end restaurant, this would be a great choice. I cannot say enough good things about how special this place is.
Read morePros: Fun, unique dishes, Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Not open on Sundays
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