Vegan
International
Western
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion
Gluten-free
Globally-inspired vegetable tapas and cocktail bar. Offers a selection small and large plates set in a chilled soothing glow of soft neon. Dishes include truffle mac & cheese, buffalo maitake buns, and chikin 'n waffles. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm. Brunch on Weekends 11am-3.30pm.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
111 E 7th St, New York City, New York, USA, 10009
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 23 Feb 2024 by cynthiaOTH
Update business info
-
-
69 Reviews
First Review by buboreka
MeganAckroyd
Points +254
Fine, but better options elsewhere - Edit
Not a terrible restaurant but definitely the least impressive meal while we were there. The decor was beautiful but the atmosphere bizarre - they blasted current pop music too loud. The food was fine but not delicious. The tofu bun was the best bit!
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, Delicious mocktails, Great location
Cons: Music too loud, Food only “okay”
Guest
Esther-Louise
Points +44
Delicious - Edit
Very nice vegan restaurant to enjoy very good vegan food with delicious taste.
Read moreYou can share or keep it all to yourself.
Nice and friendly staff.
Pros: Tasted very good
Guest
MelissaG83
Points +142
Excellent Ambiance & 🌱 Food! - Edit
Beautiful decor, music & ambiance in this great little spot. Menu options were great and the wine was delicious! Very cozy and unique - great find in NYC!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-07
Pros: All Vegan & Nut Free Menu , Ambiance, Food Taste
Guest
Amukaul
Points +40
Tapas Style + Acc. dietary needs - Edit
The food was exceptionally flavourful and very carefully crafted. The sauces were rich and complemented the items perfectly. My friends and I ended up having almost every item on the menu and they were back-to-back-to
Read more-back BANGERS! Absolutely delicious and genuine homage to the various cultures that the items were inspired by.
I'm allergic to mushrooms and the manager personally made sure that items were accommodated for me. The manager and the bartender were zipping around all night making sure that everyone was taken care of.
For those of you who may be interested, we heard that there are a few celebrities who frequent the restaurant as well. It's a small place and it fills up quickly even on weeknights.
Pros: Delicious Gluten free options , Accommodated my mushroom allergy, Service + food + drinks were fantastic.
Cons: Made me wonder if I'm cool enough to be there 🤣
Guest
BWhit
Points +153
AMAZING BRUNCH - Edit
My niece found this for us to try when making a trip to the city. I was the only vegan in the group and the other four non-vegans ALL were ready to go vegan after having brunch here!! The mushroom chickn on bao buns, chickn & waffles, B.E.C Buns, avocado & french toast were literally spectacular. It’s been hard to find anything as good since eating here. Sorry not enough images, we gobbled up everything too fast to capture it all.
Read morePros: Tapas, All vegan, Best vegan food have eaten
Cons: Need to open one in Maryland
Guest
BostonVegan
Points +359
Fun place with yummy vegan food - Edit
We really enjoyed chatting with the bartender and our food was delicious. We very much enjoyed the mushroom onion toast, KFB (tempura fried broccoli), the eggplant marinara, and the potato au gratin.
Read morePros: Great food, upbeat atmosphere, great staff
Guest
Karenmichelle
Points +41
Beautiful vegan food in a cosy space - Edit
Service was perfect, food amazing and the setting is so pretty, feminine and detailed. Absolutely loved it! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Perfect vegan food, Beautiful atmosphere , Friendly, warm service
Cons: Leaving!
Guest
talakoala
Points +711
Beautiful place with great food - Edit
The restaurant is gorgeous, the cocktails are great, and the food is wonderful.
Read moreGuest
McMallory
Points +2033
3.5 stars, plusses and minuses - Edit
I was excited to check out Ladybird and while there were things I really enjoyed there were also some things that I found disappointing.
Read moreTo start with the good: The ambiance was great. It’s an adorable little spot. The music and overall vibe were also really good. It was a fun space to be in. The food was also good, though I found it kind of over salted. It didn’t blow me away for the price but I enjoyed it. The drinks were nice as well but the wine cocktails were all really sweet (I even asked about one if it was very sweet, was told no, and found it to be incredibly so). The wine by the glass was much better and they had a good wine list in general. There’s no liquor which I didn’t realize (I saw “cocktails” on the menu and assumed but they were all wine cocktails) but they are doing interesting things with the limitations of a small space and not having a full liquor license.
The food wasn’t as good as I would have hoped for the price. For example, one tiny bao was $8 which I found outrageous even for NYC. We ordered three bao, a salad, and three hot dishes for a party of three and it was more than enough food, but the bill for what we got was on the high side. As I said above, the food was really salty but it did taste good (some dishes were better than others). There was nothing I would want to rush back to have again though.
The biggest drawback was that when we made our reservation there was no time limit on the table listed, but I felt we were really rushed out so the table could be turned over for a new party. We had a 5:30 reservation and they planned another party for the same table for 7:15. Especially for a bar atmosphere like this, expecting us to be out in 90 minutes felt crappy, and we would have wanted to stay longer. We were offered to-go boxes before we had finished eating, and were not offered another round of drinks when ours were empty. We weren’t even offered the dessert menu. I knew about the other party because I asked if there was a rush when I felt like the server was pressuring us to put our full order in at once (which isn’t how I like to operate in a small plates place). We ended up feeling pretty uncomfortable so we didn’t see what would happen if we weren’t done when the next party showed up, and just left to finish our night somewhere else.
I recognize that small places often want to turn tables but most small places note that when you reserve, and even then you are usually given 2 hours instead of just 90 minutes.
Guest
mohanaholloway
Points +790
pricey, but worth it - Edit
yes the food is pricey… but it’s DELICIOUS!! service was great, and the restaurant is beautiful on the inside. a great date night/ girls night spot!
Read morePros: Pink interior , Good food , Shareable options
Guest
villarreallevi
Points +876
Amazing spot - Edit
Really really pretty interior. The food is a bit pricey but it's good and the space is cute so it's worth it. Expensive enough that I only went once after living a 4 minute walk away from it for a whole year. Def great place to meet with out of town friends, date night or special occasion.
Read moreGet the KFB!! so so so so good
Guest
NutritarianMan
Points +255
Outstanding Gourmet Vegan Delight - Edit
The vegan offerings were all incredibly delicious! Lady Bird stands out as a vegan oasis!
Read morePros: The variety, The freshness, The tastebud treats
Cons: Small portions
Guest
maurovegano
Points +118
Great food - Edit
They say tapas… not really to big of a plate to be called tapa. Delicious food, good wine and great service
Read morePros: Service, Great food, good value for money
Cons: tables a little to close to each other
Guest
Tucker333
Points +513
Did not live up to expectations - Edit
I have heard absolutely raving reviews about ladybird and I was expecting a lot more. The restaurant itself is adorable. Great decorations, fun and kind staff, and would be a great ambiance for a date night. The food, however, I found to be good but not incredible. Overthrow hospitality locations generally have super incredible food, but unfortunately ladybird ranked in the bottom few for me. With the abundance of better veg options, I probably won’t come back.
Read moreWe (group of 4) got 7 shares, my favorites being the tofu bao buns and the mushroom skewers. The portions were very small for the price (even by nyc standards) and I was never blown away by the flavors.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Expensive, Small portions
Guest
CliveHughes
Points +261
High end vegan fare - Edit
I had dinner here the other day. I had the tofu bao bun and the truffle Mac n 'cheese'. Both delicious. Very attentive service and helpful explanation of the menu.
Read morePros: Innovative menu, Great flavors , Excellent service
Cons: Slightly pricey (but it is high end)
Guest
hellohappyvegan
Points +933
Flavorful & fun dishes, but missing 'wow' factor. - Edit
A few weeks ago, a friend and I decided to check out Ladybird for an early dinner based on a solid recommendation. I was genuinely excited to see what they had to offer.
Read moreWhat we ordered:
Po' Boy Bun ($8 each) - These Po' Boys were massive! While the stack of ingredients was impressive, there was a slight absence of that expected 'wow' factor. Each element was delightful on its own, yet the overall experience felt slightly incomplete.
KFB ($18) - These bites of broccoli heaven leaned a tad towards the salty side, but their deliciousness was undeniable. I brought some home, and even on the following day, their flavor remained pleasant.
Grilled Cheese ($17) - Nostalgia hit me hard with this combo! The familiar taste of the sandwich triggered a sense of familiarity, though I couldn't quite pinpoint it. The creamy and flavorful tomato soup paired harmoniously, while the subtle addition of vegan parmesan on top of the soup showed great attention to those delightful little details.
Potato au Gratin (GF) ($16) - Being a potato enthusiast, these decadent delights absolutely hit the mark. Cheesy, creamy, and satisfyingly crunchy, they embodied the ultimate dream for any potato lover.
Overall:
The flavors were indeed delightful, though the portion sizes seemed a bit steep for the price. The service left something to be desired, falling in the realm of "okay." Ladybird's ambiance had a cute and charming touch to it. Also, I found the postcard we received with the check to be thoughtful.
Our experience there was undoubtedly enjoyable. While it didn't completely surpass our expectations, leaving our socks firmly in place, the overall experience was positive enough to warrant a return visit especially to check out their brunch!
My true rating is 3.7
*check out my visit to Ladybird on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/KOgJGaFtcZ4
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-10
Pros: Flavorful Dishes, Thoughtful Details, Cute & Charming Ambiance
Cons: Portion-to-Price Ratio, Service Quality, Lack of "Wow" Factor
Guest
JulieFrancine
Points +72
Weekend brunch - Edit
I am in heaven because of the frittata.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Music, Decor
Cons: Kind of expensive but welcome to NYC
Guest
amintz4
Points +30
Delicious!! - Edit
The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly! Cool vibe and good music. My new favorite restaurant in the city!
Read moreThe bao bun, po’ boy, kale Caesar, and Mac and cheese were to die for. The But watch out for the brownie sundae - it’s $25! Also delicious, though.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-24
Guest
ChelaLandau
Points +1848
Lose your mind good - Edit
I'm still on an endorphine high from the grilled cheese sandwich we just had with the tomato dip. It is literally best thing I have ever had, not just in the grilled cheese category but up there with the best thing I've ever eaten, "last meal" good, just sublime. 
Read moreEverything we got here was so good. We got the Caesar salad, Potatoes Au Gratin, Po Boy Bao, Shishitos, and some wine drinks. All was so good.
We originally had planned to sit at the bar but they do not have backs on the seats so we sat in the bar area. They do get crowded. Tables are a little too close together for my liking but we had a great time.
Two hours later I am already plotting finding a way to get back there during this vacation.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-19
Guest
Tallulah_Mae
Points +56
Beautiful food, atmosphere and drinks. - Edit
Such a wonderfully magical space with great food
Read moreGuest
ricobabyface
Points +372
Delicious! - Edit
I had mushroom onion toast, KFB and the po boy bun. all of those three dishes were really on point. overall experience really convincing! 🌱
Read moreannasophez
🤤🤤
Read moreGuest
RocketGomez
Points +355
Both food and service need improvement - Edit
Had brunch today. The grilled cheese sandwich's accompanying tomato soup tasted good but was lukewarm. The chicken & waffles dish wasn't good. The waffles seemed reheated-not freshly made and the "chicken" was mostly batter and just a tiny bit of mushroom. The potato side dish was quite tasty. The music volume kept changing and sometimes was uncomfortably loud. The server was polite, but was unapologetic and completely uncaring when we told her only two of our three entrees appeared. After an additional 10 minute wait our third entree finally arrived. So the grilled cheese sandwich entrees were cold by the time the third entree finally showed up.
Read morePros: All vegan, Potato side dish was tasty.
Cons: Bad service , Mediocre food
Guest
JannieMoon
Points +15
Overpriced and service was weird - Edit
The decoration was beautiful, but that’s about the only good thing I can say about this place. Service was not welcoming and weird, they all had an attitude. All the dishes came in really small portions and were very overpriced. The mac and cheese would have been delicious if it wasn’t so spicy. Tables are very close together and it gets really loud, so if you have misophonia or if you’re easily triggered by sounds, don’t go there. The food wasn’t memorable and I didn’t get my money’s worth.
Read moreCons: Expensive
Guest
MattMcD
Points +86
So good - Edit
Ladybird checks all the boxes — neat space, good selection of natural wines, incredible food. Recommend the potatoes au gratin, the broccoli, and the brownie sundae were all delicious.
Read morePros: Natural wines, Big portions
Guest
B3starBoof
Points +164
Just what I needed - Edit
Refreshing and glamorous ambiance with wonderful vegan food and great drinks.
Read morePros: From comfort food to delish tapas, Ambiance is refreshing
Guest
AaronCRosenbaum
Points +154
Best French toast ever - Edit
Everything here is great so easy to go hear all the time
Read moreGuest
SvetlanaNYC
Points +1225
Delicious but small portions and pricey - Edit
Most of the food we tried I loved (except for their French toast - the bread was too thick to even cut through and too dry). My favorite were frittata and avo toast - super delicious. All the portions were on a smaller side though while priced pretty high. We paid $140 for 4 meals and two drinks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-14
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 18271 times.