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Restaurant Week is for the Vegetarian

With over 100 restaurants participating in this year’s Center City District Restaurant Week, planning where to eat can be a challenge, especially for plant-based diners. Luckily, vegetarian options in Center City are endless, and our top Restaurant Week picks offer some of the best meatless meals in town. Be sure to check out the full list of participating restaurants for Restaurant Week. 

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Pictured above: Alice Pizza


Alice Pizza 

Started nearly 30 years ago in Rome, Alice Pizza brings the authentic Roman pizza experience to the heart of Philadelphia. Available for lunch or dinner, their menu celebrates their mouthwatering pies and an array of Italian specialties. 
📍 235 S. 15th Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

Barra Rosa 

Barra Rossa is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. The lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing a meal with friends or family. Try several of the vegan options for Restaurant Week including the Smoky Fra Diavolo with chickpeas, mushrooms and roasted red peppers, vegan mushroom ravioli and finish with Italian gelato.  
📍929 Walnut Street 
🔗$40 Dinner, $20 Lunch and Vegan Menus


Condesa 

Named after the vibrant community in Mexico City, Condesa honors the long-standing traditions, techniques, and flavors of the seven regions of Mexico, while also incorporating seasonal ingredients grown and sourced from the neighboring areas of Philadelphia. Vegan options include coloflor tacos, sikil p’ak, grilled ensalada cesar and a tropical sundae. 
📍 1830 Ludlow Street
🔗 $40 Dinner 

Harper’s Garden  

Tucked away only a few minutes from Rittenhouse Square, Harper’s Garden offers a warm ambiance, both inside and outside in their cozy greenhouse-covered tables! Vegetarian specialties include the golden beet carpaccio, grilled Japanese eggplant, and the mango sorbet.   
📍 31 S. 18th Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu 

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Pictured above: Barra Rosa

Melograno BYOB 

Featuring their Rome-born chef's rustic fare in a compact, open-kitchen space, Melograno BYOB has been a go-to spot in Rittenhouse Square for years. You’ll know why after trying their delectable vegan options this Restaurant Week.   
📍 2012 Sansom Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu

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Pictured above: Melograno BYOB

 

Monster Vegan 

Restaurant Week’s sole vegan-only restaurant, Monster Vegan is a scary-good spot with kitschy horror movie décor and vegan favorites.  
📍 1229 Spruce Street
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu

Spice Finch 

Featuring “seductive Mediterranean flavors” in the words of Craig LaBan, Rittenhouse’s Spice Finch features elevated comfort food like broccoli tabbouleh and shakshuka, along with delicious, unique additions like chickpea wedges. 
📍 220 South 17th Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner Menu 

Sura Indian Bistro  

Blending centuries of flavors from across India, discover, Sura Indian Bistro during CCD Restaurant Week. Whether you come in for dinner or lunch, you are sure to experience standout vegetarian choices.   
📍 1726 Chestnut Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

Veda Modern Indian Bistro  

While preserving Indian heritage, culture, and flavors, the menu at Veda incorporates a modern outlook and approach. Stop by for lunch or dinner for a vegetarian culinary experience.  
📍 1920 Chestnut Street 
🔗 $40 Dinner & $20 Lunch Menus

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Pictured above: Veda

Check Out the Full Menu

With over 100 restaurants participating in this year’s Restaurant Week, there are so many options to pick from! Check out the full list today, and don’t forget to enter for a chance to win dinner once a month for a year! 

This article was initially published on January 6, 2023.