Gaia Nomaya
June 13, 2022
If you want to feel good and eat good, check out Gaia Nomaya. The vegan-friendly restaurant in Prospect Park, Brooklyn is so
Are you looking for vegan Italian food in the East Village? John’s of 12th Street is a vegan-friendly restaurant in New York City serving vegan Italian food.
Serving Italian food since 1908, the history here is as rich as their eats. They serve Old World Italian dishes, focusing on red sauces, set inside a dining room that’s retained a lot of its original charm. And, they’ve been featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, as well as Guy Fieri’s Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives.
So, what’s vegan at John’s of 12th Street? The answer: a lot.
John’s of 12th Street has an entire vegan menu, so you’ve got a variety to choose from.
Start your meal with a soup — both the minestrone and pasta fagiole are vegan.
If you’re down for sharing, John’s offers a few vegan appetizers including stuffed mushrooms, a vegan Casear salad and garlic bread.
When it comes to pasta, John’s doesn’t skimp. They serve pasta topped with marinara sauce, as well as mushroom sauce, alfredo, and garlic and olive oil. You can also get ravioli with fire toasted tomatoes, spinach and tofu, as well as broccoli rabe.
Bonus: they have gluten-free and wheat pasta.
Main courses at John’s include eggplant and seitan parmigiana, as well as seitan scallopini with a marsala wine and mushroom sauce. In addition, they serve seitan alla rosa with artichokes and fire roasted peppers in marsala sauce, and vegan ragu over homemade pappardelle. Finally, there’s a grilled portobello with polenta and greens.
As for sides, there are a few. The most popular are the meatballs topped with vibrant marinara sauce.
If you’re dining Sunday through Thursday, John’s has pizza as well as the main courses to devour.
When it comes to desserts, there are plenty of vegan options. They serve a gluten-free cannoli (traditional or chocolate), tiramisu, almond coconut panna cotta, homemade vegan ice cream and sorbetto.
302 E. 12th St., New York, 10003, 212-475-9531; 4 – 11 p.m.
Always know the best places for vegan food in Las Vegas. Download The Las Vegas Dining Guide 2022 today!
Want to see the world but worried about finding vegan food? We’ve got you.
Love cheese? Here’s your ultimate guide to vegan cheese.
Has Vegans, Baby helped you? I love being able to share vegan eats. Help me keep sharing — donate today.
Are you planning a trip to Las Vegas or looking for vegan eats on The Strip? Here are the most vegan-friendly Las Vegas hotels on The Strip.
Get meals delivered straight to you. Try Daily Harvest, an all-vegan meal prep company, with meals you can make in five minutes or less. Get up to $40 off your first order with VEGANSBABY code at checkout.
Check out my fave vegan products over on Amazon. Please note: I receive a small commission from items purchased via this link. The proceeds go directly to the operation of Vegans, Baby and keeping the site free.
If you want to feel good and eat good, check out Gaia Nomaya. The vegan-friendly restaurant in Prospect Park, Brooklyn is so
Resorts World continues to emerge as one of the Strip’s most vegan-friendly hotels. FUHU bolsters the vegan options at Las Vegas hotel,
Are you looking for a vegan restaurant in the East Village that focuses on vegetable-forward dishes? If so, head to Avant Garden.
Have questions? Want us to try your food? Is there some vegan news you want to share for your city?
Vegans, Baby is a small, woman-owned business working to make it easier to be vegan. We work tirelessly to report on restaurants and vegan news. Want to say “thank you”? We’d deeply appreciate a cup of coffee to help offset the expenses and help support the small team we have.
Want to reach an audience looking for vegan food, businesses, products and more? We offer dynamic solutions to meet your need.
We’re always looking for vegan foodies around the world to share their best vegan finds and show how easy it is in their hometown to be vegan.
