Candle 79
(Now Closed)Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Gluten-Free Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats
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Julie TringaliMay 24, 2015You will be tempted to get something other than the seitan piccata. Do not do it. Get the piccata. Skipped any mixed drinks. Not worth their price.
Andy WeissmanAugust 15, 2011Basically this is a 28 rated Zagat restaurant but vegan. Go with the specials, or the seitan picatta
Josiah SmithMay 28, 2011Irony: Candle79 has battery operated candles on their tables. The food makes up for it, though.
soum paulApril 13, 2014Food is good but not super great. Pasta special was quite boring, but huevos rancheros was interesting.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 19, 2013If you have a gluten allergy, you'll be in good hands when you visit this vegan restaurant. There's an entirely separate gluten-free menu, with plenty of mouth-watering options.
Brittany SübersJuly 23, 2016Don't go for the ambience since it's similar to an upscale nursing home. I don't recommend the 'Benedict 79'. As a lifelong vegetarian I was disappointed in the tempeh, spinach, polenta - everything.
Pieter 😜 DomNovember 3, 2009Try the dumplings, hummus, burrito & ravioli. And probably most of the other items on the menu. ****
Jenny HunterJanuary 30, 2010excellent vegan fare, don't leave without trying the coconut mint frappe Read more
Rachel HMay 22, 2013If you have work to do, you certainly don't have time to come here for lunch. Holy shit slow.
Halstead PropertyOctober 5, 2011Where else can you find gluten-free stuffed avocados? You can't go wrong with anything that has their homemade Seitan either. And if you're new to the vegan world, their staff is incredibly helpful
Elisha DangJanuary 5, 2010Fantastic vegan cuisine. Definitely try the nachos. Filling and delicious!
go to this restaurant. eat anything on the menu. try not to start laughing at how good it is. Read more
New York HabitatDecember 7, 2011Good for special occasions and dates, this vegan restaurant is good enough to make even the grizzliest of carnivores rethink their eating habits. Definitely try the Seitan Piccata.
Manifest StefanyFebruary 10, 2010Try the Vanilla-Cinnamon Rooibos tea after dinner. It's delightful!
Jason CastellaniNovember 10, 2011Get the burrito and Blonde Beer. Wasn't impressed, lack of flavor, over-priced.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- Noon–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 537-7179
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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