Vegan
International
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Middle Eastern
Gluten-free
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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99 Reviews
First Review by RoseDelaney
EugeniaB
Points +70
Perfect date night spot - Edit
This restaurant is taking risks and some of the dishes hit it out of the park (5 stars) and others I hope they keep improving. Because there were enough that were 5 stars, I do give them 5 stars for counting to expand the vegan food scene and making some dishes I seriously can’t wait to come back for!!
Read morePros: Khachipuri: perfect sunny side up vegan egg, Mezze dips: especially eggplant & ricotta, Layered herb bread
Cons: Lamb: tasted like chorizo
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for choosing to dine with us. 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, Sentir and Willow. Have a great day!
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Kristen23
Points +101
Amazing - Edit
Chef Vaknin never lets us down! Every experience in his restaurants is incredible, and this one was no different. The service, food quality and atmosphere are all top notch. The wine offerings were also great. Our server was wonderful with her recommendations, the menu all looked so good we had a hard time deciding! Everything we ate was delicious and we can’t wait to go back! Also, all of his restaurants are absolutely gorgeous! You just can’t go wrong!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Beautiful space, Great service
Cons: None, just go!
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, Sentir and Le Basque. Have a great day!
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dollfacedghoul
Points +110
Great vegan meal in NYC - Edit
We had a date night here for my husband’s birthday during our trip to New York. The restaurant was well decorated with a great atmosphere and warm and cosy lighting. Once seated we were quickly served, ordered, and drinks brought to our table. We were blown away by the kabocha squash dip and the the whipped ricotta appetiser with the layered herb bread (omg), we even ordered more bread - this time the za’atar pitta - just to clear our plates. Only downside, unfortunately the hummus was a miss - quite bland, not enough flavour and grossly overshadowed by the other mezze plates! For our main we chose the kofta kebob and the confit potatoes - both absolutely delicious, you must order if only for the tahini sauce with the kabob! We seriously enjoyed our meal and left feeling (very) full and content 🥰 Would highly recommend for a special meal in Chelsea/Midtown area ✨
Read morePros: Interesting options, Unique flavours, Great vibe and atmosphere
Cons: Rather expensive, Hummus - just not good unfortunately!
CityRootsNYC
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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gani
Points +26
Great vegan food - Edit
Very good service, very nice looking and tasty dishes
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 at one of our sister locations Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Mimi96
Points +240
Overhyped - Edit
The service was quite slow and unfortunately our order was incorrect on 2 items. The food was fine but not excellent.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement. That’s what we plan to do here. Thanks for your time in writing to us.
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sdave
Points +19
Overhyped and expensive! - Edit
Overall, the food was pretty okay but it is vastly overhyped and very expensive for the food that you get. I would not go back and spend $30 on a few appetizers that taste medium okay.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
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thommyd
Points +347
Love the vibes! - Edit
The venue was gorgeous! I think I even went long before when it was nightclub or bar…the food was good and I really enjoyed the experience and staff.
Read morePros: Venue, Staff , Interesting “meat” products
Cons: Menu , Portion size
CityRootsNYC
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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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1301
Don’t get it - Edit
Another over hyped restaurant. Sure the room is beautiful, impressive even and the service is incredible but the food really lets it down. The hummus was weak and thin, not much flavour, the pumpkin dip was really sweet and the aubergine/eggplant too lemony and didn’t have the deep smoked richness it should have done. The pita was hot but very doughy. The kebabs were decent but not amazing. They’re trying too hard to be fancy but not delivering on the product. Would not go back.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Read moreThank you for taking the time to give us some stars. We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
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travel1A
Points +31
Vibrant Food & Venue - Edit
Menu items for everyone. My son had no idea the preserved lemon cured tuna was vegan. I loved the flavoring of the mushroom tofu kabobs. Attentive servers and helpful host.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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LucySharon
Points +444
Unbelievable! - Edit
This restaurant food was beyond delicious. Great location in Chelsea. Everything was fresh made and unique. Like art. Atmosphere and decor was moody and elegant. We absolutely loved our meal from start to finish. The roasted eggplant dip with the herbed pita bread was out of this world. Our main course with the “side up eggs” was delicious and interesting. We also had sides, which were very good as well. We particularly enjoyed the potatoes and the carrots. We more than highly recommend this place. The chefs are awesome. The servers explain exactly what was in the food and the ingredients and technique that was used. 
Read morePros: Taste!!, Presentation , Servers
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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ssahin
Points +40
Amazing experience - Edit
Easily the best vegan restaurant we've ever been to. The egg and meat tasted so real if it wasn't a fully vegan restaurant we would've questioned it. The khachapuri was so so good and the desserts were very balanced and delicious. Highly recommend!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4081
3.5 Stars - Edit
Went for lunch on the weekend and didn’t wait for a table which was great. Ordered the chicken gyro rolls, chicken kabobs, khachapuri, confit potatoes, and ekmek Malabi for dessert. Three of us splitting everything and it was a perfect amount of food, we even had a little bit of everything left over to take home. Drinks came out first and the cokes were flat and something was off (both of us who got cokes agreed). Didn’t love the chicken gyro rolls but the chicken kabobs were outstanding. Crispy, flavorful, and a perfect texture. I also absolutely loved the khachapuri. Great flavor and texture. Confit potatoes were fine but heavy on the lemon. Ekmek dessert was delicious! Overall, we enjoyed but a few things that brought the rating down.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Read moreThank you for taking the time to give us some stars. We always try to reach for the stars. We want to aim higher. We have taken your comments to our team and hope to give you a better experience in the future.
Guest
McMallory
Points +2284
Excellent, with maybe too-big portions - Edit
What an excellent experience. The food was fantastic but either we over-ordered or the portions are too big because man did we leave full… and no room to try the beautiful-sounding desserts! I will definitely go back to try a wider range of menu items. Everything we got was really fantastic (but they overdo it on the “caviar” in my opinion). This is a place where more is more, so go big or go home!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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OliviaSchenker
Points +74
Amazing vegan food - Edit
The food here was very delicious and our server was so nice. I would highly recommend the dips (we got the hummus, ricotta, and eggplant which were all great) and the manti lamb pockets. For dessert we got the date cake which was also really tasty. Will go again!
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 at one of oor sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Ajolote
Points +1491
Some things need improvement - Edit
I had the amazing raw tuna dish and the eggplant mezze. They were both delicious.
Read moreHowever…I ordered the mezcal cocktail, but it was too sweet and couldn’t drink it. They graciously replaced it with a Manhattan. The date cake had a chocolate sauce that tasted like Hershey’s chocolate sauce and the canola cream was that… vanilla!
I still recommend it, but don’t order the date cake.
Pros: Service , Ambiance
Cons: Date cake, Cocktails too sweet
CityRootsNYC
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement. That’s what we plan to do here. Thanks for your time in writing to us.
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Sealmida
Points +62
Great Food - Edit
Some of the best Vegan food I have ever had!
Read morePros: Options
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your support and your realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow.
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unholycow
Points +74
Luxury experience - Edit
If you can stomach the above average prices, the food is amazing, although a lot of their protein tries to mimic the flavor and texture of meat. As someone who usually does not choose to get food that is pretending to be meat (with the fear that the kitchen made a mistake) their vegan chicken was great and I had no worries as it’s a fully vegan restaurant. The waiter we had was also actually vegan, which was a plus as well for recommending dishes. Their breads for the dipping spreads was probably my highlight.
Read morePros: Luxury ambience
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a nice day!
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ThomasBarbato
Points +104
Amazing experience - Edit
Amazing overall experience. Food was exceptional, service was great. The egg and cheese flatbread "pizza" is worth the hype. The dips with the herb layered bread loaf was amazing. If we are ever back in NYC, we will be at Anixi guaranteed.
Read morePros: Food , Service , Menu selection
Cons: Pricey
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your support and your realness. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a nice day.
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irise102
Points +930
AMAZING!!!!! - Edit
If I could give this restaurant a 10, I would. From the ambience, to the service, to the taste, and presentation, this is by far an amazing eating experience!
Read moreDo not skip the dips and herb bread - they are fabulous! The ricotta and eggplant were our favorites.
The flatbreads are a must. If you like the taste of egg yolks, you can get the traditional Mediterranean khachapuri flatbread.
The ricotta and spinach borek ball was a fabulous appetizer and easy to share. The salmon was so unique and the presentation magnificent!!
We also tried the chicken shush kabob. It was delicious.
Don’t skip dessert. The tahini ice cream was yummy, as was the ekmek kataifi. The vanilla cream was delicious!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-29
Pros: Everything!!!
Cons: None!!!!
CityRootsNYC
You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a nice day!
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clamchow
Points +1268
Great Mediterranean food - Edit
Be prepared to spend. The “off the coast” drink was delicious. Everything we got was good.
Read morecra1g86
the presentation is impressive!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a nice day!
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rayebe
Points +122
Mouthwatering 🥙🧆 - Edit
“Welcome to heaven,” as Guy opens the door to his Mediterranean restaurant. I mean… seriously oh my gosh 🤤 we tried a number of dishes like: Lamb pockets, braised beef pide and 3 mezze dips: whipped ricotta, taramasalata, and classic hummus masabacha with the Za’atar pita. We realized we could have just eaten the whipped ricotta and Za’atar pita ALLLLLL dinner long. It was SO good, I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Really loved the vibe, the interior and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to return and try: Beef mnazaleh, ricotta and spinach borek rolls, tons more of whipped ricotta mezze dip and tahini ice cream!! Thanks Guy!!!! 🤤
Read morePros: HOT + YUMMY ZA’ATAR PITA, Great service , Great mood setting
CityRootsNYC
You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Willow and Sentir.
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2024
Fine dining done well - Edit
Ambiance and service were both wonderful. The food was inventive and novel while still being authentic. Dinner for 2 was $127 with no drinks or dessert, so definitely something to keep in mind! But a nice place for special occasions.
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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ministerof_fate
Points +148
Made my partner cry. - Edit
Anixi is one of the most memorable dining experiences in my 8 years being vegan. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My partner had tears in his eyes upon trying the Kofta Kebab. Definitely make reservations on the weekends!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
You’re making us blush. No really! Thanks for that positivity. Sending it right back at ya. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Sentir, Coletta and Willow. See you soon!
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kvasil
Points +117
Incredible - Edit
Beautiful decor
Read moreFood was phenomenal
Beet and citrus salad 10/10
Chick’n Fatteh 11/10
Raspberry pistachio baklava 7/10
Mykonos Spritz 10/10
Service 10/10
Pros: Chick’n Fatteh, Decor and great Greek music , Cocktail and food choices
Cons: Raspberry pistachio baklava
CityRootsNYC
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 at one of our sister locations Sentir, Coletta and Willow. Have a nice day!
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lizfotoz
Points +64
Mind blowing - Edit
The aesthetics are elegant and the vibe is right. The food is mind blowing. Each dish was beautifully presented. Each bite was full of flavor.
Read morePros: Presentation , Flavor, Texture of food
Cons: Make a reservations or you’ll sit at the bar.
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir.
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njsabo
Points +240
Unique experience - Edit
Very nice, upscale ambiance. Unique Turkish vegan food. The pide with egg was amazing. Dips were all good. Fancy drink menu and very well stocked bar
Read morePros: Unique food, Good cocktails , Tasty
Cons: Service could be better
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Sentir.
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eliav
Points +49
Extremely overpriced - Edit
We ordered 2 kinds of kabab which was good, But also fatoush salad which was kind of an insult. it was just lettuce with a few tomatoes and cucumbers definitely not worth 18 dollars and also not fatoush.
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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