Syracuse’s plant-based dining scene is blooming with delicious vegan options that prove eating green doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. From downtown hot spots to cozy neighborhood eateries, local restaurants are reimagining classic dishes with innovative, cruelty-free ingredients.
Standout spots like Strong Hearts, Original Grain, and Pastabilities showcase Syracuse’s commitment to diverse, sustainable dining experiences that cater to vegans, vegetarians, and curious food lovers seeking fresh, creative culinary adventures.
Discover Syracuse’s most mouthwatering vegan dining destinations!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Syracuse
- Strong Hearts
- Original Grain
- Pastabilities
- Thai Love NY (Mattydale)
- Apizza Regionale
- LM Social LeMelange Restaurant & Bar
- The Tasting Room
Apizza Regionale
What to Expect
Wood-fired oven handmade in Naples, Italy
Description
Neapolitan and New York-style pizzeria featuring wood-fired pizzas crafted in an authentic Naples-imported oven. Sources ingredients from regional New York and Italian producers, emphasizing seasonal regional cooking techniques. Offers creative pizzas that showcase local and imported ingredients.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: Apizza Regionale
LM Social LeMelange Restaurant & Bar
What to Expect
Exclusive A5 Olive Wagyu beef from Shodoshima Island
Description
LM Social offers an upscale dining experience featuring diverse culinary options including seafood, steaks, and vegetarian selections. Their signature attraction is authentic A5 Olive Wagyu beef, a rare delicacy raised on olive mulch with a distinctive nutty flavor profile. The restaurant provides a locally-sourced menu complemented by signature cocktails in a lively downtown Syracuse atmosphere.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: LM Social LeMelange Restaurant & Bar
Original Grain
What to Expect
Customizable health-focused Asian fusion menu
Description
Original Grain serves vibrant smoothie bowls, fresh wraps, and health-focused Asian-inspired cuisine. Their menu features creative blended beverages like Antioxidant Boost acai bowl and protein-packed smoothies with ingredients like brown rice protein, kale, and dragon fruit. Known for accommodating dietary preferences with keto-friendly options.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: Original Grain
Pastabilities
What to Expect
Housemade Stretch Bread from adjacent bakery
Description
Classic Italian restaurant serving homemade pastas and sauces crafted from scratch in Syracuse. Their signature Spicy Hot Tomato Oil (Hot Tom) draws crowds, while seasonal menus showcase fresh, house-made specialties like their famous Stretch Bread from the adjacent bakery. A local institution with 40 years of culinary tradition.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: Pastabilities
Strong Hearts
What to Expect
Plant-based diner-style comfort food menu
Description
Strong Hearts serves bold, plant-powered vegan comfort food that transforms classic diner fare into cruelty-free delights. Their signature vegan mac and cheese and loaded seitan wings showcase creative plant-based reimaginings of traditional favorites. The Syracuse-based cafe offers generous portions and a playful, no-compromise approach to vegan cuisine.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: Strong Hearts
Thai Love NY (Mattydale)
What to Expect
Extensive protein customization options across menu categories
Description
Authentic Thai cuisine restaurant offering a diverse menu of traditional Thai dishes, from classic curries and noodles to house specials like Kaw Soi and Pineapple Fried Rice. Featuring multiple protein options for most dishes, including vegetarian and tofu choices, with a range of spice levels and flavor profiles.
Where: Mattydale | More Info: Thai Love NY
The Tasting Room
What to Expect
Rotating themed pop-up dining experiences
Description
A dynamic pop-up restaurant hosting rotating themed dining experiences at SKY Armory, featuring curated multi-course meals that change with each event. Their pop-up model offers innovative culinary adventures through pre-theatre dining, wine and whiskey pairing dinners, and special occasion menus.
Where: Syracuse | More Info: The Tasting Room