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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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126 Reviews
First Review by RoseDelaney
MarthaGreally
Points +562
Some of the best food I’ve ever had - Edit
Absolutely unreal food. The most realistic fake egg I’ve ever had and the fake meat was divine. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Everything just tasted amazing and I wish we could have gone back!
Read morePros: All vegan , Delicious , Great options
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re really happy you loved the food. It’s great to hear the plant-based egg and meat tasted so real and everything was cooked perfectly. At Anixi, as a vegan restaurant in NYC, we do our best to make every meal delicious.
Read moreIf you’re looking to explore more vegan spots in NYC, don’t miss our sister locations—Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Each one offers a unique plant-based experience we think you’ll love. Hope to see you again soon!
Guest
AngelesHoyos
Points +54
Vegan - Edit
Just amazing and the best restaurant I’ve ever tried in New York City!
Read morePros: Quality
idigit
I can’t wait to try this restaurant. Thanks for the review!!!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're honored to hear that Anixi was the best restaurant you’ve tried in New York City. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we’re proud to create memorable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Read moreIf you’re looking to explore more vegan spots in NYC, don’t miss our sister locations—Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Each one offers a unique plant-based experience we think you’ll love. Hope to see you again soon!
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Lucia1963
Points +200
Poor service - Edit
The food was very good and the restaurant is beautiful. I have 3 stars because the service was not at par for a restaurant that charges $100 per person. They were very pushy. Twice they tried to take plates away when we were still eating. I had a bad reception and I asked for the wifi which they have but do not share with patrons. There are many excellent vegan restaurants in NYC so I will not be returning here
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you for visiting Anixi and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of our restaurant. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we strive to create a welcoming and high-quality dining experience, so we're truly sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations during your visit.
Read moreWe appreciate your comments and will be addressing them with our team to improve attentiveness and guest comfort. Your experience matters to us, and we hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future.
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JenKate
Points +61
Amazing - Edit
Went to Anixi with my omni dad who was very impressed. We both loved all the dishes on offer and I’ve been recommending this place to all friends travelling to New York!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you for visiting Anixi! We're so happy to hear that both you and your dad enjoyed the dishes. It’s always wonderful when our flavors impress everyone, whether vegan or not. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we love creating memorable dining experiences for all.
Read moreWe appreciate you recommending us to your friends and can’t wait to welcome you back!
We also invite you to visit our sister locations: Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a great day!
Guest
Doctordeb
Points +328
Not to miss! - Edit
Incredible vegan food. Gorgeous interior friendly service. Large menu with meaty “Chunk” products and many other plant foods. My assorted mushroom and pressed tofu kabobs will be something I’ll never forget! Everything was fab. The dessert was scrumptious even though we could hardly fit another morsel in us. Must return!
Read morePros: Outstanding food , Beautiful ambience , Well worth the price
Cons: None
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for sharing your experience at Anixi! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the incredible vegan food, beautiful interior, and friendly service. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we love offering a wide variety of plant-based options, including the meaty "Chunk" products and unforgettable dishes like the assorted mushroom and pressed tofu kabobs. We're thrilled you also loved the dessert.
Read moreWe can’t wait to welcome you back, and don’t forget to visit our sister locations: Le Basque, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a wonderful day!
Guest
theveganbrokermtl
Points +33
Delicious Plant-Based Dining with Exceptional Service - Edit
I had an amazing experience at this plant-based restaurant! The food was so creatively crafted, making it hard to believe it wasn’t made from vegetables. The portions were generous, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were absolutely delicious. Our server, Sebastian, was professional and incredibly hospitable, adding to the great atmosphere. A very lovely time — can’t wait to return for more. And definitely, get the ice cream — it’s a must!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Perfectly seasoned, Ice cream is exceptional
Cons: Small table for two seaters.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Anixi! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the creatively crafted dishes, generous portions, and beautiful presentation. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we love surprising our guests with flavors that are both delicious and entirely plant-based.
Read moreWe can’t wait to welcome you back, and don’t forget to visit our sister locations: Le Basque, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a fantastic day!
Guest
villain
Points +9271
I came to NY for a pistachio baklava cheesecake - Edit
Okay, maybe my title is a bit of an exaggeration, but after seeing and saving photos of the raspberry pistachio baklava cheesecake for so long, I had been hyping it up forever and really looking forward to trying vegan food in NY specifically because of it, and Anixi in general.
Read moreThe dessert lived up to the hype. It was perfect. The only thing that could've made it better would've been rose water mousse instead of raspberry mousse. The raspberry was a bit overpowering, but still more than welcome.
I loved the ricotta and spinach borek the most out of the two savory mezzes that I ordered. The manti lamb pockets were great, too, especially with the yogurt to tie it all together.
Getting to try more of the menu is my goal, I'm going to have to come back for the kofta, dip mezzes, and ekmek kataifi!! Apparently, they will be opening a dessert bar soon in Brooklyn, so keep an eye out.
The food was ready quickly, and the service was great.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re really happy Anixi lived up to your expectations—especially the raspberry pistachio baklava cheesecake. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, it means a lot to hear our dessert was one of the reasons you wanted to try vegan food here. Thanks for the note about the raspberry mousse. We’ll keep that in mind!
Read moreWe’re also glad you enjoyed the ricotta and spinach borek and the manti lamb pockets. We love that you’re planning to come back and try more. We’re excited about our dessert and cocktail bar opening soon in Brooklyn.
If you’re looking for more vegan places to try, check out our sister restaurants: Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. We’d love to have you visit again!
Guest
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Points +23598
Anixi - Edit
Absolutely stunning Mediterranean food. The yogurt dip with flat bread was wildly delicious (my favorite!) and the vegan beef and vegan lamb kebabs were excellent. The decor was also really lovely.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit to Anixi. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, we’re proud to serve Mediterranean dishes that are full of flavor and beautifully presented. It’s great to hear the yogurt dip with flatbread was your favorite, and that the vegan beef and lamb kebabs hit the mark. We’re also glad you loved the decor.
Read moreIf you're looking for more amazing vegan spots in the city, don't miss our sister restaurants: Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Artfulaction
Points +164
Everything is amazing - Edit
Basically you can’t go wrong with any of it! Really cute atmosphere too. You gotta go here if you’re in NYC. favorites: the eggy bread thing (Khachapuri) and the the chicken fatteh. But everything was so good. This was my favorite of all the places I ate on my trip.
Read morePros: Wonderful atmosphere , Great service, Delicious
Cons: Pricey
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We're so happy to hear that everything hit the spot during your visit to Anixi. As a vegan restaurant in NYC, it means a lot to know we were your favorite stop on your trip. We're glad you enjoyed the Khachapuri and the chicken fatteh.
Read moreIf you're ever back in the city or want to explore more plant-based spots, we’d love for you to visit our sister restaurants: Coletta, Beyond Sushi, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Hope to see you again soon!
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OttoVanGuttman
Points +216
Excellent vegan Mediterranean cuisine - Edit
Loved the variety and flavors. Go with more people so you can try more dishes. So much that you will absolutely love! The vegan chicken kebab and the mushroom kebab were excellent. The roasted eggplant and za’atar pita was awesome. The vegan lamb buckets was so tasty. I can’t wait to return to try more!
Read morePros: Service, Food, Variety
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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Hilld
Points +160
One of the best dining experiences in NYC - Edit
If you're vegan in NYC, you have to try Anixi. Everything we had was amazing, but the chunk steak kabob was probably my favorite thing. It's on the fancy/expensive side, but you're getting a lot of value and a great experience for the money.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
We appreciate your great review! Providing top-notch service and creating memorable moments for our guests is our top priority, and we're thrilled that we achieved that for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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V3ganJames
Points +1124
Must visit vegan experience - Edit
I visited mid March 2025 for lunch and had a great experience. Booked ahead online.
Read moreI had the steak, which came on a skewer and ordered a side of roasted veg. It was top notch quality, the service was great. Highlight was a raspberry and strawberry baklava cheesecake - worth it alone for that.
Don’t hesitate, visit and try anything and everything.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you! Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests' satisfaction are our top priorities, and it's gratifying to hear that we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your kind words! We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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sevvalisra
Points +97
Worth a try! - Edit
I really love this place, but it’s a bit luxurious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-04
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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HandsOffMyHummus
Points +450
Luxurious - Edit
Reserve in advance!! Some of the best upscale vegan dining in NYC. The decor in the dining room is so elegant (the walls are all marble, beautiful chandeliers, moody lighting) the service is excellent, and the food is outrageous. Definitely get the fire roasted eggplant cold mezze. We had three courses, but that eggplant was the best thing we ate there. The mock meats have a very realistic texture, and the kabobs have a charred taste from the grill. All of the cold mezze can be prepared gluten free, as well as the beef dolmas and chicken kabob.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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Emlette
Points +106
A Favorite - Edit
I've been a few times and every time it's as good as the last! I love the pide!!! The fake runny egg is amazing and so delicious. Celebrated my birthday here. It's a beautiful restaurant.
Read morePros: Pide, Breads
CityRootsNYC
We appreciate your great review! Providing top-notch service and creating memorable moments for our guests is our top priority, and we're thrilled that we achieved that for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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ViennaVegan
Points +1741
Excellent experience -- especially for a group - Edit
The food, ambiance, and service all befit a gourmet restaurant of the one star Michelin variety. Had a great experience. I think best for groups since part of the fun is the great variety, and sharing among four or more people allows you to try a number of dishes. Speaking of variety, don't miss the five dip mezze to start the meal. Also really enjoyed the olive zaatar pide.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-02
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3368
Stupendous!!! - Edit
First of all, the setting is stunning! The manager told us the marble and other trappings came from the elegant Biltmore Hotel that operated on Madison Avenue from 1913-1981.
Read moreThe food was fantastic! See my pics for details. Excellent all-around. Highly recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-25
Pros: Vegan, Friendly and fast service , Great atmosphere and divine food
CityRootsNYC
Thank you! Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests' satisfaction are our top priorities, and it's gratifying to hear that we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your kind words! We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, Sentir, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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NaomiHoffer
Points +88
Amazing! - Edit
You MUST visit this restaurant while in NYC. The service was excellent and we really liked the ambiance too. Felt like a classy restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. My husband, who is not vegan, was so impressed as well. We had the chicken skewers, beef skewers and lamb pockets. I can’t remember the name of our desserts but they were #2 and #3 on the dessert menu. So delicious! #3 is less sweet and more refreshing but still felt like a delicious treat. I would order again and again.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Pricey but worth it.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Sentir, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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Lyssbek
Points +34
AMAZING! - Edit
I took my mother here for her birthday and it was a truly elevated experience. It was the most flavorful and well presented vegan meal I've ever had at a restaurant. My father, who's not vegan, took one bite into the "steak" and said "Are you sure this isn't real? If every restaurant was like this, no one would never feel like they were missing out." The staff was also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.
Read moreThe only thing is, you'll need a reservation (at least for dinner). We didn't have one and sat at the bar. (It was still a great experience, but definitely plan ahead).
CityRootsNYC
Thank you so much for your support and your realness. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Le Basque. Have a nice day!
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MichelleLB
Points +34
Our favorite in NYC! - Edit
After many years as fans of Beyond Sushi, we finally had the opportunity to try Anixi yesterday. This was a truly exceptional meal. If we lived closer, we would come often! That said, it is well worth the time (1.5 hours) to drive into the city and eat at Anixi. Every dish we tried had complex flavors and was delicious.
Read moreWe had the beet and citrus salad and the spinach borek as a first course. I would come back just for these two items! I've been missing that feta since I tried it on the beet salad at an old Beyond Sushi location. Each bite was fantastic, both then and now!
We shared the mushroom (braised "beef") pide and the grilled chik'n shish kabob as entrees. Wow. Just wow. We really appreciated the flavors, textures, and especially the green tahini sauce! It complemented the grilled vegan chick'n perfectly.
For dessert we tried the special raspberry baklava cheesecake, which was just lovely. The crunch of the filo dough with the sweet and tart elements! The raspberry cream was amazing! Also, I had the housemade soda in cucumber, mint, lemon. So refreshing!
Loved the Mizrahi music, too! Excellent place to celebrate our 30th anniversary!! We look forward to returning and trying some of the other affiliate restaurants, too. Our kids have already been to them and raved about the food! If you're in NYC, you can't go wrong with any of Guy Vaknin's restaurants. Anixi is our new favorite!!
Pros: Amazing food!, Excellent for a special occasion!
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 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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meowia
Points +183
Mind blown 🤯 - Edit
The food here was unbelievable - honestly some of the best vegan food I've ever had. Everything was so flavorful and filling. The food also looked beautiful and appetizing. I came here for a birthday dinner with Omni friends. They were also quite impressed and said they were surprised everything was vegan. The staff were wonderful and knowledgeable about the menu items and allergens. I was worried that my soy allergy would be an issue. Though I wasn't able to have many of their mains, I had plenty to eat! I loved the mujadara, ekmek katafi and rose malabi. I'm not typically a "dessert person", but their two desserts were so impressive with the balance of flavors and textures that I have never experienced before, even before I became vegan (over a decade ago). The venue is stunning and the food was super memorable - it's been weeks and I'm still thinking about the food here. Their drinks were also delicious and robust.
Read morePros: Great balance of flavors in food, Allergen menu available, Those desserts (chef's kiss)
Cons: I can't afford to eat here everyday lol
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 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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hazelanne
Points +179
Favorite restaurant in NYC - Edit
This is my go-to spot for mixed group of vegans and non-vegans. Non-vegans are consistently blown away by this flawless menu. Where to begin: chicken kabab, dumplings, kachapourri, the dips are a must and don’t you dare leave without having the malabi. There’s nothing I haven’t absolutely loved.
Read morePros: Stunning decor, Sexy bar vibe, Great service
CityRootsNYC
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 Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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suzlive
Points +569
Great food but service could improve - Edit
Loved the food but had some issues with the service. One of the entrees did not come and we had a difficult time getting the attention of any servers (original server did not come back to check on us) and otherwise felt a bit ignored.
Read moreFood was awesome, especially if you like mock meats. The plating was really nice and I particularly loved the fake egg entree.
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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youngersisterofvegan
Points +6
Birthday Dinner - Edit
This meal was fine. I came here with my family because my sister is vegan and we are used to upscale dining venues. Instead we were met with hostility from the wait staff, before our server forgot to put one of our four meals in to the kitchen so later one of us was awkwardly forced to tell everyone to enjoy their meal while they went hungry… this mishap could happen anywhere but I was disappointed it happened tonight on my sisters birthday at this price point. Honestly very underwhelmed from what I’d heard… hoping for better moving forward.
Read morePros: Fully vegan
Cons: Rude staff
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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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2937
Unbelievably Good - Edit
The skewer was unlike anything I have had, must try. Was best meal of my NYC trip
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BettySlutsky
Points +1000
Exceptional, if you can afford the exorbitant prices! - Edit
I neglected to look at the menu when my friend and I picked this place off happy cow to go to before attending a show at the Joyce nearby. My eyeballs almost fell out of my head when I saw the prices.
Read morePutting on a brave face, we decided to live it up in the gorgeous space. We shared 3 mezzes, some lentil rice, two desserts, and we were wowed! It was a lovely addition to a wonderful day. The bathrooms were charming too.
Pros: Exquisitely scrumptious food, Gorgeous space, Vibes
Cons: Prices, Abundance of fake meat on the menu (didn’t order), Prices again
CityRootsNYC
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 Le Basque, Willow and Sentir. Have a nice day!
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Mardukis
Points +138
Sooooo good - Edit
Great flavors. Steak tasted almost too real. The lamb pockets were delish and spiced to perfection. Fire roasted eggplant was amazing. Pita was bomb. Potatoes were good. A definite win!!!!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service, Flavors
Cons: Cocktail tables are small
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 restaurants, Coletta, Sentir and Willow. Have a great day!
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