Best Vegetarian & Vegan in Philadelphia

Pietramala offers an excellent, inventive, and flavorful plant-based dining experience that consistently impresses both vegans and omnivores alike, with a strong emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

“Food was amazing, especially as vegetarians”

Service is consistently described as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

“Staff was top notch”

The atmosphere is frequently lauded as cozy, intimate, warm, and inviting, making it ideal for special occasions and relaxed dining.

“Cozy and intimate atmosphere”

While the food quality and creativity are well-regarded, a few diners noted that portions can be small for the price, leading to some concerns about value.

“Incredibly overpriced for no meat”

The restaurant offers a vast array of flavorful and well-prepared vegetarian and vegan Chinese dishes, with many diners highlighting the freshness of ingredients and the inventive mock-meats.

“The food is absolutely delicious”

Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with staff often going above and beyond to accommodate diners and offer recommendations.

“Service is friendly and attentive”

The atmosphere is generally pleasant, comfortable, and spacious, though it can become crowded and noisy with children during peak times.

“Comfortable atmosphere”

Diners find the prices to be very reasonable, especially considering the generous portion sizes and high quality of the food.

“Extremely reasonable prices”

The fusion of Mexican-inspired tacos and Japanese ramen is a significant draw, with many diners celebrating the unique flavor combinations and quality of ingredients. Both ramen and tacos receive frequent commendation for taste and execution.

“The ramen broth was rich and flavorful”

Service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with staff often noted for their welcoming demeanor and helpfulness, particularly with vegan options.

“Staff couldn’t have been nicer”

The atmosphere is well-regarded for being cozy, cute, artistic, and welcoming, with many appreciating the relaxed and thoughtfully decorated space.

“Cute spot inside with a cozy vibe”

Diners generally find the prices reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes and the quality of the food, making it a good value proposition.

“Price is genuinely incredible”

The pierogies are well-regarded for their traditional taste, ample fillings, and flavorful dough, with special mention of fresh preparation and outstanding toppings.

“Onion topping was incredible.”

Service is described as helpful, friendly, and accommodating, with staff going the extra mile for customers.

“Liz was very helpful.”

The atmosphere is functional, located within a food court, offering a casual and comforting dining experience.

“Comforting warm lunch”

The pierogies are considered a good value, with reasonable prices and generous portions.

“Good price”

The vegan comfort food is well-regarded for its outstanding taste, creative presentation, and fresh ingredients, with many dishes emulating meat-based recipes successfully.

“Phenomenal. I am blown away!”

Service is frequently highlighted as top-tier, with staff described as friendly, attentive, efficient, and genuinely welcoming, often remembering guests.

“Nat was amazing. She was so sweet”

The horror/Halloween theme, complete with decor, music, and movie clips, creates a uniquely fun, immersive, and 'magical' atmosphere that is a major draw.

“THIS PLACE IS MAGIC!!!!”

While most diners find the value good, a few diners noted that prices were high or that portions felt small, though this is not a widespread concern.

“Very expensive, i ordered a side of plain fries”

The banh mi sandwiches are well-regarded for their fresh ingredients, perfectly toasted bread, and flavorful fillings, with many diners calling them the best they've ever had.

“Bread is so crunchy!”

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, kind, and efficient, contributing to a positive customer experience.

“The staff is really welcoming.”

The establishment is small and primarily a takeout spot, with limited seating, contributing to a casual, no-frills atmosphere.

“Small, no frills Vietnamese sandwich shop”

The sandwiches are considered reasonably priced, especially given their generous portion sizes and high quality.

“Gigantic for under $10.”

The vegan baked goods and savory items are well-regarded for their deliciousness, creativity, and quality, with many non-vegans also enjoying the offerings.

“Amazing! Highly recommend the s’more cupcake”

Service is generally described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, though noted a negative experience with staff vibes.

“Staff are friendly and helpful”

The atmosphere is consistently described as cute, cozy, welcoming, and fun, with pleasant decor and music.

“Inside is super cute”

Prices are considered reasonable, and the quality and creativity of the vegan offerings provide good value.

“Price is reasonable”

The falafel is well-regarded for its fresh ingredients, perfect texture, and delicious flavor, often described as the best in the city or even outside of Israel.

“Absolutely delicious! One of the best falafels”

Service is generally described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, though mentioned rudeness and another noted scatterbrained tendencies.

“Staff was really helpful”

The atmosphere is often described as having a family or community feel, though the space is small and can be cramped, especially during busy periods.

“It has a family, community feeling”

Diners find the portions generous and the prices reasonable, offering excellent value for the quality and quantity of food.

“Reasonable for the portion and the quality”

The food is well-regarded for its unique flavor combinations, fresh ingredients, and delicious execution, with many dishes highlighted as excellent.

“Genius that questions my tongue experiences”

Staff and owners are frequently described as friendly, kind, helpful, and conversational, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

“Staff are awesome”

The atmosphere is often described as cozy, cute, and homey, with a relaxed and welcoming feel.

“Yellow-painted fever dream”

Diners consistently find the food to be affordable, with generous portions and high quality for the price.

“AMAZING AND AFFORDABLE FOR VEGANS”

The sliders are well-regarded for their outstanding flavor, creative combinations, and high-quality ingredients, with many diners calling them the best they've ever had.

“Really great, like Best of Philly great”

Service is generally described as friendly and helpful, though a few instances of slow service and one negative encounter suggest inconsistency.

“The staff were friendly”

The atmosphere is often described as cozy, friendly, and having good vibes, with a creative aesthetic and pleasant outdoor seating.

“The vibes are VERY on”

While sliders are generally seen as a good value, some diners note that the price can be high for the portion size, especially when drinks are not included.

“Jesus christ is it expensive”