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    4.7 (82 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Roasted Cauliflower Za'atar Side, IIRC

    Outstanding food, excellent service, and cozy atmosphere--what's not to love? The flavors were outstanding and even my non-vegan, normally cruelty-dining guest enjoyed his meal as well. Can't wait to return to NYC to dine here again:-)

    Laura F.

    Candle is one of the original vegan/ vegetarian restaurants still in NYC. I visited their newer location in the Gramercy/ Kips Bay Area. Place is pretty chill and has a nice ambiance. The portions are hearty and ample. Their desserts are amazing . The menu has something for everyone : Italian , Asian, middle eastern and Mexican inspired as well as brunch dishes. Give them a try if you're looking for a healthy restaurant in this part of town.

    Jessica R.

    Came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was just as magical as I remembered! The ambiance is so lovely and the seating is comfortable and cozy. The service is very friendly, helpful and prompt. Unfortunately on this visit, their espresso machine wasn't working, so I sadly wasn't able to order a latte. The delicious food more than made up for this, though, and I was so enamored with the decadent pumpkin spice French toast and savory and stacked nachos! Their homemade queso is truly out of this world! Their tempeh bacon is a must order as well when you come for brunch! I left feeling very satisfied and uplifted and I cannot wait to return once I'm in NYC again!

    Ryna D.

    Candle remains one of the best places for vegetarian dining. I was a fan of the original restaurants and the menu here continues that legacy. We had lunch here with friends while in town and had a great meal all around.

    Seitan dumplings with broccoli (steamed)
    Janet W.

    A vegan restaurant with a good variety, so this place is not for everyone. The size of the restaurant is on the smaller side but pleasant. It appears that most orders are take out orders but the restaurant gets a small steady traffic. Overall, dishes are tasty and portions are relatively generous (you don't leave hungry). As this is a vegan restaurant, there are a lot of meat alternatives which might not suit everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful. As with most restaurants, the check includes suggested tipping amount starting at 20%. Be aware that the restaurant will charge a bit extra for use of credit card.

    Gean Fak Tong (Pumpkin Curry)
    Vishnu G.

    I was able to try a large variety of dishes here with a group of five people - three from the Thai menu, and two from the main menu. Pumpkin curry - got this with tofu. This was about on the level as any other average Thai spot, but with the added bonus of a huge variety of vegetables. Pad Thai - a bit on the sweet side, but otherwise decent. Also with large variety of vegetables. Chose tempeh as the protein for this one. Fried rice - surprisingly good, with lots of flavor and nice texture from the rice berry. We also picked seitan for this dish, which was pleasantly crispy. Moroccan chickpea cake - nice warm spices and beautiful presentation. Mushroom crepe - not bad, but nothing too special either. Overall, the meal was solid and the portion sizes were reasonable. The Thai food mostly didn't stand out apart from a regular Thai restaurant, apart from the fried rice. The dishes off the main menu are probably more interesting overall.

    Chickpea cake
    Donny M.

    I don't have enough good things to say about Candle. Tonight, my party of three had the chickpea cake, seitan piccata, kale Caesar, a market plate and the chocolate/peanut butter dessert. Every dish was excellent, but the seitan piccata is in a class by itself.

    Timothy C.

    Absolutely loved our dinner at Candle after our matinee show. A great variety of dishes, and flavor and presentation was fabulous. Seated right away even though we were a bit early, and the hostess was very welcoming. Ambiance was very low key, with pleasant background music that did not impede conversation. As someone who eats a vegetarian diet, and has had vegan that is bland, I was very happy with the dishes served. Great seasoning and sauces, even without actual dairy. Highly recommended!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss
    Sean A.

    An NYC vegan institution! Delicious food, great vibes, friendly staff, amazing drinks and scrumptious desserts. Natural, healthy, well-seasoned without being too salty or sweet. Everything vegan food should be.

    Flora H.

    *** 4.5 stars *** Delicious vegan spot that I would call the smart casual of restaurants. While it feels like a casual neighborhood spot that you could just walk into, it has a chic/hip vibe and you could still come here for a special occasion (the table next to us was celebrating a birthday). The prices align with that, being more than you'd expect to pay at a casual place, but less than at a fancy restaurant ($20-$30 for a main). I'm not vegan but everything on the menu looked delicious. Because I am a huge mushroom fan I landed on the mushroom crepe and was not disappointed! I was also quite full for the rest of the night, which is not always the case after dining at a vegan restaurant. It was very easy to get a reservation (probably wasn't necessary as the restaurant was 30% full on a Saturday night). Hopefully they get a lot of business via take out, otherwise I'm concerned that they'll be able to stay open (but they are took good not to!).

    Jorge, their outstanding chef
    Katherine K.

    Came here with my spouse recently, to belatedly celebrate my birthday & wasn't disappointed. It was a bit of an adjustment because we were used to their pre-pandemic locations. We had made many good memories at their former UES location, to be exact, so that felt wistful. Yet, this one was also pleasant, physically beautiful (albeit smaller than before), and truly enjoyable. The calm atmosphere was an ideal vibe, in which to enjoy our date. : ) The food was excellent, and everything that we ordered was tasty and fresh. The food came quickly and our server, Tatianna, was kind, warm and welcoming. Thanks for your sweet smile, lady! At the end of our nurturing vegetable and fruit-based meal - which tasted delightful, even though it was so healthy LOL - we got to meet their chef, Jorge. He was lovely and also extremely welcoming. All in all, it was a fun and mellow evening, which reminded us once again of why we love this restaurant and why we should come back more often! Thanks so much, Candle Team, for your care, talent and memorable hospitality! Warmly and with Gratitude, Katherine "Kat" & Goldalee

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    I ordered from Candle on Seamless and after an hour (!) the order was cancelled. Very disappointing experience.

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    1.1 miMidtown East

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    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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