Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Vegan Italian cuisine including pasta, “steak,” “chicken,” risotto, gluten-free pizza, and desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta. Open since Feb ''22. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
179 Reviews
First Review by sophiasinclair
Jodell78
Points +721
Amazing vegan Italian food - Edit
Everything we had was excellent. The mashed potatoes, garlic knots and red pasta sauce pasta stand out.
Read morePros: All vegan so many good options. Everything amazing, Takes reservations , Chocolate cake!
Cons: $120 for 2 people but worth it
CityRootsNYC
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LaurenSH
Points +387
Fully Vegan, Great Service! - Edit
We’ve been wanting to try this sister establishment to Willow for a while, and glad we did.
Read moreWe didn’t make reservations, so they put us at the bar, but a table opened up before we decided what to eat.
There is a good variety of Italian-inspired menu items — we had a hard time choosing.
Started with the House Salad — arugula, onion, cherry tomatoes in a white vinaigrette dressing and Parmesan. A bit tart for my liking, but a good way to start out meal.
Second was the Puttanesca Meatballs — in a lemon brown butter sauce served with 4 garlic knots. For me, this was THE best dish of the evening. Six small, soft meatballs, bathing in a perfectly briny tomato sauce with capers & kalamata olives (puttanesca) — I could have had a bowl of this!
My gf got the Spaghetti Carbonara. She liked it, though would have liked more garlic. I did not care for the ‘pork’ bits — gross texture and taste, but she thought it was a good bite with the pasta.
I got the Chicken Parmigiana on spaghetti. I would have liked if the breading were crispy — this was not. The ‘mozzarella cheese’ was sticky and missed the elasticity dairy mozzarella usually has, and this was unappealing to me. However, in no-animal food world, it hit the spot I was looking to fill.
The sauce was too sweet for my liking, and I don’t actually care for spaghetti (much rather have capellini), and it was a bit soft. My gf thought the whole plate was good (and her name is on our doggie bag 😉).
We finished with the Strawberry Panna Cotta — oh my, this was exquisite! Smooth, fresh (with mint) and not very sweet. BRAVA! Such a simply beautiful dessert.
My gf enjoyed her rich, dark Decaf Latte. Kind of bitter with chocolate notes.
On our way out, we asked another dinner about her ‘steak’ — she said the flavor and texture was good, kind of like stew cubes (it’s served like a filet mignon).
Last bit — the staff was phenomenal — very attentive, made this a very nice dining experience.
Pros: The staff!, Interesting & varied menu, Reasonable prices for what we had
Cons: Bathroom is downstairs , All salads were arugula or kale, More vegetable choices on sides.
HDenny
The food looks great, thanks for the details. Most try.
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melissajai_
Points +152
Great place for Pasta! - Edit
We visited here on a Friday night without a reservation, and they were really accommodating and able to seat us quickly.
Read moreWe ordered within a few min’s of sitting down, and our server was lovely and polite, he offered to talk us through the menu too if needed.
I had the spaghetti carbonara and garlic knots, whilst my partner had pepperoni pizza.
The food came out quickly, and was piping hot and freshly cooked which was great.
I loved my spaghetti carbonara, but the portion size was small VS the price (but I guess that’s just fine dining). The garlic knots were great too, the perfect amount of garlic!
My partner enjoyed his pepperoni pizza, but didn’t love it. It was quite messy to eat as there was so much cheese and it was super melted. I did try some too, and it was delicious, but again quite messy, and a lot of cheese.
The tables in here are quite small and super compact, so once it got busier, it did feel slightly tight. As well as really loud with other peoples conversations, and the woman on the table next to us was loudly on her phone!
Overall, we did enjoy our experience here, and if we have chance to come back here again I definitely would. I just wish the portion sizes were slightly larger. With tip we paid just over $90, for 2 mains, 1 size and 2 glasses of sprite.
Pros: Great flavours , Lovely service , Food came quickly
Cons: Portion size , Price , Small tables
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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daleaucoin
Points +62
Excellent food, friendly service - Edit
This is my new favorite vegan restaurant in NYC. My friend and I ordered the cheese board, the fried artichokes, the steak, and ravioli. Everything was excellent. The cheese board was small but everything was delicious. The steak is unique, I don't believe I have ever seen "fake meat" like that ever. The texture wasn't really like steak, it was more like a well cooked roast beef, but it was very tasty and convincing.
Read morePros: big menu, lots of variety, great food, friendly servers
Cons: seating is a bit tight
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 Anixi, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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drea1981
Points +1507
Delicious vegan food. Italian style ! - Edit
Super pretty restaurant- lovely staff -
Read moreAmazing food !
The hostess put us in the back where it was very busy and very loud and so hot !
The ac was not working properly it seems . But they moved us to the front of the restaurant where it was nice and cool and quiet. Had a great experience.
Pros: Food , Location , Staff
Cons: Ac was not working it was so hot
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 Anixi, Sentir and Willow.
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MathildeB
Points +361
Amazing italian vegan food - Edit
Very good italian vegan food. I had the crispy calamari, the mushroom pizza and the alfredo pasta which vere all delicious.
Read moreI went there again 2 years later and had the fig jam and prosciutto pizza, the campanelle al tartufo, the garlic knots and the lava cake. The pizza was AMAZING!! Definetly a must. The pasta were not as creamy as I thought they would be, but still very good. The dessert was good also, but I was hoping for better. Overall a great experience again, I would go back!
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-23
Pros: Ambiance, Big portions, Great wine
CityRootsNYC
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zuendstoffel
Points +491
Best vegan Carbonara I‘ve ever had - Edit
OMG this Restaurant is just beyond everything you dream of as a vegan. Perfect Italian dishes with the little kick it needs to be remembered. I will definitely return.
Read moreI‘ve had the Spaghett Carbonara and the Sicilan Olive Oli Cake and both were simply perfect. Also the wine choice is amazing. Go there!
Pros: All Italian Menu, Very nice staff, Desserts ❤️
CityRootsNYC
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CynthiaChilds
Points +30
My picky eater loved it! - Edit
Excellent food and wine and cocktails. My son's gf wanted Italian; my partner and I are vegan. We decided to give this place a try. It is expensive but excellent! My son, who used to be so picky (no fruits or veggies), said it was the best food we had in NYC! I agree.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Excellent service, Excellent wine
Cons: Expensive
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 Anixi, Sentir and Willow. Have a nice day!
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Iliu1000veg
Points +156
Best Vegan Italian in NYC?? - Edit
Upon arriving for our second visit to Coletta, we ran into owner and renown vegan chef Guy Vaknin. It was a pleasure to meet the mind behind some of my favorite vegan food I’ve ever tasted. And I mean that. Coletta is just as good a second time, and I’m loving making my way through the menu.
Read moreThe first time there, we enjoyed some sausage ravioli, garlic mashed potatoes and a mushroom pizza. All around it was fantastic, however we noticed the consistency of the pizza was very very gooey. It wasn’t entirely easy to consume. Our most recent trip I went with the classic pepperoni pizza. While I really enjoyed it, I noticed that same approach to the melted cheese. It’s closer to melted cheese in like… Mac and cheese rather than a thicker mozzarella melt. That’s not an issue for me but it may be for others. Additionally we loved the calamari appetizer. The texture and chewiness was nearly identical to the real thing. Very very yummy.
Pros: Great menu, Taste, Nice staff
Cons: It is quite loud inside
rayebe
🍝🍕🇮🇹🌱 MAKING OUR WAY THRU THE MENU
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rayebe
Points +352
Upscale Vegan Italian 🤌 - Edit
What didn’t I like about Coletta?! Bring someone who isn’t a vegan here and don’t tell them a word— they’d never know. It really is one of our favorite Guy restaurants in NYC. The Tagliatelle al Ragu is SERIOUSLY delicious. “Pepperoni” pizza is great! Even their simple Vodka pasta was fantastic. Their mushroom “calamari” was a HIT!! A and 5 stars!
Read morePros: Tagliatelle al Ragu & mushroom calamari dishes, Great interior, Kind and attentive service
Cons: Too loud — need more sound proofing, $$$
CityRootsNYC
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mightymonica
Points +359
Excellent vegan Italian - Edit
We’ve been here many times now and the
Read morefood is consistently excellent. Their cheese board is one of my favourites in the world
Pros: Appetizers are excellent , Pasta dishes will exceed expectations , Great service
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 Anixi, Willow and Sentir.
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hdeweyh
Points +141
perfect italian - Edit
this was such a great experience everything was delicious! we had fried artichokes, fig and prosciutto pizza, pasta carbonara, and for dessert both tiramisu and Sicilian olive oil cake. every single dish was great! price is on par with similar restaurants in manhattan, vegan or not. definitely worth it! and the wine list is fantastic too.
Read morePros: delicious food, hard to find vegan dishes like carbonara, great wine list
Cons: a little noisy
CityRootsNYC
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Bella&Ollie
Points +1624
Delicious & Authentic Vegan Italian Cuisine - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious and authentic vegan Italian. I had a “cheese” charcuterie board, truffle and mushroom pizza and carbonara pasta. Also, I had a strawberry panna cotta and a chocolate lava cake. Half the menu was also gluten-free or could be made gluten-free and everything I ate was gluten free.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-23
Pros: Many gluten-free options, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
CityRootsNYC
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VeganTikaani
Points +64
Excellent Vegan In NYC - Edit
Nice atmosphere, great food. Easy walk from Madison Square Park.
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zstone89
Points +20
Absolutely Amazing - Edit
This food was exquisite! I recently travelled to NYC on vacation, and I haven’t stopped thinking about the Spaghetti Carbonara or the Ricotta toast since leaving. The proportions are perfect, the food is delicious, the decor/lightening is comfortable, and the waitstaff is incredibly helpful. I would highly recommend this place.
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nicolefarris
Points +135
Oh so good! - Edit
The white sauce with the fried artichokes was delicious. All but two of the artichokes were juicy and tender. The carbonara was savory and eggy. The tiramisu was fantastic! The whipped cream was a little oily, but the other layers made up for it.
Read morePros: Endless options, Very kind staff
CityRootsNYC
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Happy_Bart
Points +4474
Good Italian - Edit
Good Italian restaurant with plenty of options. The steak was my favourite. Cacio e Pepe was mainly Pepe and not much cacio. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
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suikunkun
Points +944
Scrumptious pizza - Edit
I got a wonderful prosciutto and fig jam pizza. A scintillating combo of sweet, salty, and savory. Very dark and calm atmosphere with friendly staff. I was sadly in a hurry. Someday would like to come back and try dessert!
Read morePros: Delicious pizza
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DaniAlzines
Points +253
Best tiramisu in the world - Edit
The place is nice, the staff are friendly and the pizzas are very good, but the thing that absolutely blew me away was their toramisu: it really was the best one I've ever tried.
Read morePros: Best tiramisu in the world, Amazing pizzas, Friendly servers
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InquisitiveOne
Points +90
Craving Italian? Go here! - Edit
Everything was delicious, their tiramisu was fantastic!
Read morePros: Chick’n Parm, Tiramisu
CityRootsNYC
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Opal22
Points +22
Everything was perfect - Edit
Service was professional and perfect. The food and desserts were extremely delicious.
Read moreDefinitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Manhattan.
Pros: Service, Food, Quality
CityRootsNYC
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LeverizaMaePan
Points +20
Coletta - Edit
Had the steak tartar, the chunk steak w. mash potatoes & broccolini w. gravy was extremely delicious, the specialty pizza & tiramusu was divine. Highly highly recommended 👌🏽
Read morePros: Hospitality , Food was quick , Atmosphere was great
CityRootsNYC
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DanielleStevens
Points +111
Excellent Italian food - Edit
We had the cacio e Pepe special and the sausage ravioli - both were to die for. I’ll be dreaming about that cacio de pepe for weeks to come
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chels2ocean
Points +1675
Really enjoyed it - Edit
Good food and very kind staff. I came here for my birthday dinner. I tried the carbonara, parsley garlic knots and the chocolate lava cake #allthecarbs. Hope to come back soon!
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VeganCookieLover
Points +3430
Yummy housemade pasta and pizza - Edit
Exquisite Italian cuisine and great service. The Chick’n Parmigiana was especially good and served with spaghetti for my twirling pleasure. The ravioli was wonderful, tender pillows filled with ricotta cheese. The mushroom truffle pizza is baked perfectly and sweetened with caramelized onions. I’m glad we left enough room for the chocolate lava cake.
Read morePros: Housemade pasta , Flavorful pizza with puffy crust , Excellent service
Cons: Some tables for 2 are too close together
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MeganAckroyd
Points +384
Truly excellent - Edit
Our favourite meal of the trip (and we went to breakfast, lunch and dinner for a 6 day trip!). It was just incredible. The chicken parm, the meatballs and the tiramisu in particular were incredible. Lovely mocktails too!
Read morePros: Huge menu, Delicious vegan cheese, Amazing desserts
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 Siete, Willow and Anixi. Have a nice day!
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happy_banana
Points +2064
Great pasta, desserts - Edit
This is not the best vegan Italian food I have ever had. However, I would still recommend if if that's what you're craving because there were some great dishes!
Read moreThe stand-out was actually the chicken Caesar salad - the chicken was so delicious! We also really enjoyed the carbonara and the bacony bits in it. The garlic knots were also chewy and flavorful. And the lava cake was pretty good, with some really nice chocolatey cream on top.
The truffle pizza was definitely the most disappointing. I was happy with the amount of truffle/mushrooms on it but the cheese tasted so obviously like vegan cheese, with that weird plastic-y stretch texture. I've had so much better vegan cheese on pizzas.
The meatballs were also not as good as I was hoping - they had a bit of a pea protein taste, like Beyond.
Overall though, a nice experience with some memorable food - but would have expected more given the hype and the price
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-28
Pros: Amazing chicken salad, Great desserts
Cons: Expensive, Disappointing pizza
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