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Delice & Sarrasin
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French style restaurant and creperie in the West Village since 2016. Dishes may include vegan steak truffle frites, coq au vin, poulet Basquaise, and crepes, both sweet and savory (galettes). Makes plant-based cheeses in-house. Small and intimate. Relocated from 20 Christopher St. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:30pm. Bakery opens from 8am to 9pm.
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178 West Houston St, New York City, New York, USA, 10014
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 20 Nov 2025 by ChristopheC
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Added by ChristopheC on 07 Sep 2016
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Featured Review
KatherineWinter
Points +1976
GO HERE - Edit
This restaurant is exactly what you pray it is - amazing French vegan food. Honestly, it was so hard to pick what to get. The waiter suggested Escargot and Coq Au Vin. Of course, he said he could only one favorite. It has been so long since I had proper French food. I could have cried. Come here!! 🥹❤️
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292 Reviews
First Review by ChristopheC
graceo
Points +160
Great crepes, nice ambiance - Edit
My friend and I loved this place. It was super cozy and cute, though there is not a lot of room in the restaurant. We ordered crepes and the ratatouille. This restaurant is very gluten free friendly which is a big pro. The crepes are all gluten free for those of you who are vegan and gluten free and craving crepes! My crepe was delicious (chocolate banana), and my friend enjoyed her orange crepe. The ratatouille and bread was very good for gluten free as well. I'd highly recommend this place if you like french cuisine.
Read morePros: gluten free friendly, delicious crepes, great ambiance
Cons: small, not much seating available
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Sjjk12
Points +1165
Fabulous and Unique (hopefully not for long)! - Edit
I went here recently for a birthday. The food is traditional French, which imo totally breaks out of the stereotype that French food cannot be vegan. The cheeses and “escargot” mushrooms with bread were to die for, and our favorite mains were the coq au vain and boeuf bourguignon. It’s a very special place, and I hope to see some inspiration brought over to the west coast soon, since we don’t have anything like this here in the Bay Area. Family owned, and very cozy. It’s worth the special occasion! Not to mention the buttery, flaky croissants at the bakery in the front.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-10
Pros: The vibes and food , Cheese is made in house
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caracaraorange
Points +1493
Best vegan cheese & scary realistic vegan steak - Edit
GO HERE. My non-vegan friends loved it & commented that the steak was “super meaty.” The vegan cheese croissant had a variety of different cheeses in it & I was like: “Woah. This is real cheese. This is what will make the world vegan.”
Read more10/10
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-05
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KatelynMS
Points +228
Good but should be better for the price - Edit
I found all their food to be good but nothing really wowed me. Whilst my entree, the Tournedos Rossini, was definitely the best thing on the menu that I had, I found the other things I tried to be just "good" and not "great".
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jjnyc
Points +176
Oui! - Edit
Hard to believe this was vegan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-25
Pros: Ambience , Flavours, Textures
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6460
4.5 Stars - Edit
I saw very mixed reviews so we were unsure what to expect. We came for a light lunch and ordered the escargots, French onion soup, Mr. Seguin, and La Francinette. Everything was delicious and flavorful. The one thing the 3 of us agreed that we didn’t love was the flavor of the savory crepe itself. I think it was just a personal preference. Everything else was really good. We also ordered an eclair croissant and madeleine from the bakery. The eclair was excellent and the Madeline was nice with a slight lemon flavor. Looking forward to returning and trying some other things!
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StéphaneG75
Points +109
An amazing place - Edit
Trust a Frenchman, this place is a gem in that it manages to give natural-born unvegan traditional French dishes a vegan twist while keeping the dishes names, and the result is quite amazing. Personally love the Poulet Basquais. They also serve crepes.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricey , Chocolate desserts (the strong orange flavor)
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plantpowergirl
Points +349
There are much better choices in NYC for vegans - Edit
Escargot it was six, shaved mushrooms, instead of one big bite. Could benefit with some more garlic. It was overall just too bland.
Read moreThe salmon appetizer was confusing, the salmon bites were OK, just dry and overcooked, whatever the cream was it was completely lacking in flavor and then an avocado moose on top didn’t blend.
Tornadoes of steak
Menu didn’t list that it came with asparagus so I ordered spinach to go with. They delivered brussels sprouts so I canceled the spinach after finding out I had asparagus. The steak was good, but it was cold. I had no idea that the creamy thing on top was supposed to be foie gras. It was so bland and the wrong texture.
Coq Au Vin
Was okay didn’t mention carrots on the menu in the restaurant.
Oat milk chocolate cake
was good and then they put a bunch of extra chocolate on top that made it un appetizing
Croissant cookie dough
10/10
There are better places to go then for this outdated vegan food and the service is not what you could expect in other upscale vegan places
Pros: Truffle fries 10/10, Croissant cookie dough 10/10
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birdy-
Points +60
Not very good - Edit
Snails disappointed me, tournedos rossini was good, Crêpes was not very good. Overall, it was ok-ish but way too expensive.
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anilv
Points +36
Beware of included gratuity - Edit
Went last month with family. Tried 3 dishes. Coq au Vin was decent. Boeuf Bourguignon was not as good. Wine (Cotes du Rhone) was excellent. Big plus is the wide variety of soy-free vegan dishes in case anyone has soy allergies.
Read moreAmbience was ok, not too formal. The real shocker was that the check had 18% or so gratuity included. We were a party of only 3! On top of that the payment device had a prompt for an additional tip with the usual suggestions (these days) of 18%, 20%, etc. I almost added a tip because the included gratuity wasn’t shown clearly. Checking the menu revealed fine print that additional gratuity may be included. But it seemed disingenuous to suggest a tip on top of the included gratuity.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-16
Pros: Coq au Vin, Soy-free vegan items
Cons: Suggested tip on top of mandatory gratuity
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nullname0
Points +16
Bland food at high prices - Edit
Bland food at high prices, bad service. Good location.
Read moreCons: Taste, Service
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Brenda05
Points +20
Divin - Edit
La cuisine est excellente. ..dommage que nous n'ayons pas ce genre de restaurant en France. Tout est vraiment très bon., et aussi les pâtisseries. C'était un vrai régale pour les papilles.
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Nathaly
Points +111
Digne d'un gastronomique - Edit
La cuisine c'est aussi les souvenirs de l’enfance, les moments partagés, les plats longuement mijotés qui infusent les saveurs... le chef tel un magicien a su ici les faire resurgir en version végétale avec la même richesse et complexité.
Read moreMerci pour ce grand moment de plaisir et d’émotions qui m’a réchauffé le cœur !
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TimothyHaft
Points +100
Possibly numero uno - Edit
Start to finish, this was probably the best vegan dining experience I’ve ever had in my 12 years of being vegan.
Read moreOddly, the front of the restaurant is rather pedestrian with what almost looks like a deli counter, but after a few steps you enter a gorgeous space reminiscent of a high end Parisian cafe.
The service was impeccable with our waiter speaking to us in both English and French (my dining companion was French).
We shared the brie as our only appetizer (my friend doesn’t eat gluten so she skipped the bread). For the mains we had the boeuf bourgignon and the “Mr Rabelais” galette (a buckwheat crepe with vegan sausage and mushrooms). Both were so incredibly flavorful and yet so simple; hearty and rich but not at all overpowering. For dessert we had the lavender rice pudding and La Francinette (a crepe with dark chocolate and strawberries). It was just the right finish to a spectacular meal; not too sweet; perfectly complementary flavors. We highly recommend Delice & Sarrasin!
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Kerri18
Points +48
Vegan French food! - Edit
It was so exciting to find an entirely vegan French restaurant. The food was great and the restaurant is pretty with a nice ambience. There are gluten-free options marked on the menu, and when I contacted the restaurant ahead of time, they said they have an allergy-free area in the kitchen and that there should be no cross-contsmination. I would definitely go back.
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Poundie
Points +19036
vegan French cuisine - Edit
Updated review: This place is an elegant, all-vegan restaurant that serves French cuisine. Most of the type of French cuisine offered here usually is off limits to vegans in their standard form, so being able to eat all-vegan French food is a treat! The food tastes great. In its new venue, the restaurant is a lot roomier than in its previous locale. This is a top-notch restaurant!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-24
Pros: Good taste, French food, friendly service
Cons: cramped, pricey
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HaniAhimsa
Points +126
Favorite place in NYC - Edit
I go to Delice & Serrasin every time I'm in NY. It's a special little place with a lovely interior and even better menu. The crepes are so so good.
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Tumbledrylow
Points +41
Delice & Sarrasin is amazing!! - Edit
I originally posted a review alerting people that Felice & Sarrasin was in financial trouble and on the verge of shutting down. They had a crowdfunding page up to raise a few thousand dollars to keep the place open. Well it looks like it worked! 6 months later and they're still here!
Read moreI LOVE D&S. They are a NYC institution. They were the first (and still one of the only) vegan French restaurants in the city, and possibly the US. I have so many great memories eating here.
If you love French food, or are curious to try it, itcs definitely with a visit! Every single thing I've eaten there is phenomenal. Great service, lovely tasteful decor, great attention to detail.
I can't wait to go back here again if I'm in NYC.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-19
Pros: Mindblowing food, Reasonable prices, Creative menu
HaniAhimsa
I had no idea it was struggling! I will literally weep if it closes, I love it so much!
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Peas0nEarth13
Points +48
Always delicious - Edit
This is my favorite vegan restaurant in NYC, and it just got better with the patisserie. Split 3 dishes with a friend for lunch - the steak frites, a pear and almond crepe, and the escargot. I had the steak frites last time I came here, and thought about trying something else, but couldn’t because it was so delicious and memorable. After we got some macron and an almond croissant. Everything was exceptional.
Read morePros: Wonderful atmosphere , Devine food, Great presentation
Cons: Only 1 restroom, single stall
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jollieduck
Points +3189
Classic French! 🇫🇷 - Edit
This was just a treat, to eat classic French cuisine made vegan in such a cozy interior. We loved the entire experience and I can’t recommend it enough! Come through the bakery in front to the restaurant in the back, and through that there’s even a patio where you can take your pastries.
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how_soon_is_then
Points +283
Bakery review: excellent but too expensive - Edit
there is now a bakery that operates inside the restaurant: sitting inside is limited to one tiny table with two chairs, but the patio at the back is available for the bakery customers.
Read morewe tried 'Croissant Eclair' ($7.50) from the 'sweet' part of the menu and 'Tournedos Croissant' ($19.50) and 'Pastry du matin' ($12) from the 'savory' one.
i would not say that the eclair part in croissant eclair is quite right - the filling is more oozing and aerated compared to a typical eclair - but it was pretty good nonetheless. (a recent discussion on reddit came to a conclusion that there are in fact no vegan eclairs available in nyc, so points to this bakery).
both 'Tournedos Croissant' and 'Pastry du matin' were excellent in terms of both fillings and the pastry, but their prices seem hard to justify. while 'Pastry du matin' is effectively half the normal size of a croissant, the amounts of fillings in 'Tournedos Croissant' would be difficult to describe as anything above medium. the croissants were buttery, fluffy and flaky - extremely good.
the minimum tip suggested by the screen is 20%.
ChristopheC
Thank you for your review ! So happy you liked it. It means a lot! To answer a few of your points, we are in fact working on a vegan eclair (just perfectioning the dough, we aren't satisfied yet, but they are coming soon!). As for the price, I absolutely understand it can seem high for the Tournedos. It is mostly due to the protein being used and the truffle. As we adapt to the demand, and get our operation organized correctly and effectively, we will work on those details. thanks so much for your kind words, support and comment
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US Kiwi
Points +160
One of the best restaurants there is - Edit
Absolutely loved D&S, amazing food, great hosts, awesome atmosphere. Could not love this place more. One of the best restaurants I have been to, hands down. Must gets are the Escargots Beurre Maitre D'hotel, Brie Roti Végétal, Coq au Vin and Aiguilette de Canard.
Read morePros: Absolutely amazing food, Great hosts, Fun atmosphere
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MarkO'Brien
Points +42
Fantastic French Pastries - Edit
Went to the grand opening of their bakery today and was so impressed. I had a praline latte with cashew milk, an opera cake, and an almond croissant. Everything was delicious! The pattiserie itself was also very well decorated with beautiful chandeliers.
Read morePros: Baked goods, Coffee
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WillLarche
Points +340
Bakery is incredible - Edit
Amazing croissants and opera cake and strawberry cake with whipped cream!!! And the espresso is honestly amazing. Plus they are French AF.
Read morePros: Fraisier cake, Almond croissant, Opera cake
Cons: No croissant cubes! 🥐🧊
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Bam Pow
Points +230
Incredibly obsessed love love love - Edit
French is usually a tough one as a vegan and this place is the most vegan ooo Lala I’ve ever experienced! Second time there…will be back
Read morePros: The Bre, Cute vibe , Everything
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Kimby1000
Points +364
Delicious and Charming - Edit
The food is so beautiful and delicious that you might forget to take a photo (like I did.) We went for brunch and enjoyed the crepes and Mimosas. Great atmosphere. Amazing food.
Read morePros: Decadent food, French decor, Friendly staff
Cons: Nope! Perfect brunch.
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Seitanicveg
Points +1787
C’est Bon! - Edit
Ordered the French onion soup, poulet basqauise and the chocolate mousse.
Read moreThe French onion soup was nicely seasoned, rich and cheesey.
The poulet basqauise was nicely seasoned. A bit of fat (olive oil would have been a nice addition to round off the dish).
Would be nice if they made their own mock meats here rather than rely on pre packaged.
The chocolate mousse was nice with a grand marnier and orange base. Wasn’t a light mousse (perhaps some aqaufaba would be a good addition to lighten up). Would have been nice to have some dessert wine on the menu.
Overall good but not great. Would like to return to try more of the menu.
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