Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week is back May 11-17, bringing a lineup of plant-based dishes to restaurants all across the city. Whether you’re fully vegan or just curious, this is your chance to see how creative and satisfying vegan food can really be.

What is Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week?

Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week is a limited-time event by Humane Action Pennsylvania where local restaurants feature special vegan dishes or menus. Some spots are fully plant-based year-round, while others create exclusive offerings just for the week. It’s a great way to try something new, support local businesses, and explore different neighborhoods all at once. Expect everything from comfort food favorites to globally inspired meals and plenty of desserts too. Many restaurants only offer these items during the event, so it’s worth checking them out while you can.

What Restaurants are Participating in Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week?

We Cook, We Eat

339 Anthony Street

For the week, We Cook, We Eat is providing a line-up of vegan dishes so you have a meal consisting of an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Start off with Raw Spring Gazpacho or Cooked Curry Lentil then choose from Rainbow Pad Thai, Mushroom Sietan Riblets, Garlic Kale, and Vegan Mac for your entree. Finally, finish with Fruit Sorbet or Lemon Panna Cotta with Lemon Crumble.

Con Alma

613 Penn Avenue

Not sure what to try? Con Alma make sit easy with a prix-fixe menu that ensures your night is a success. You’ll begin with a choice of Sesame Noodles or Watermelon Salad. Next comes Panang Curry or Crispy Tofu featuring plenty of flavor. For dessert you’ll savor a Mango Brulee while listening to the live jazz of Con Alma.

Alihan’s Mediterranean Cuisine

124 6th Street

Mediterranean cuisine makes creating vegan dishes easy with its influx of fresh vegetables and other vegan ingredients. Take part in this restaurant’s meal including choices of Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves served with Turkish Bread, Falafel with Hummus, an Eggplant Turkish dish, or Veggie Saute, and then Turkish Delight or Raw Truffles to finish things off.

EYV Hospitality

424 East Ohio Street

While this restaurant is all veggie all year-round, they’re cooking up something special for Pittsburgh Vegan Restaurant Week. Chef Michael Godlewski starts you off with welcome snacks before letting you choose from three entrees and three desserts. While specific dishes are not yet released, they’re sure to be detailed, fresh, and delicious.

Nurture Pgh

There isn’t a specific location for Nurture Pgh but they’re offering home delivery or pick-up at the Bloomfield Saturday Farmer’s Market for Vegan Restaurant Week. For just $50 you get a whole meal full of Vegetable Japchae Noodles with Sesame Sauce, Vegetable Pancake with Korean Barbecue Sauce, Braised Trumpet Mushrooms, and Gingerbread made with fresh ginger and topped with sunbutter frosting.

Abeille Voyante Tea Co.

211 Grant Avenue

Fancy a cuppa? For those always wishing vegan treats become widely available at coffee and tea shops, this one is for you. Abeille Voyante Tea Co. is providing you with options for vegan Scones, Finger Sandwiches and Salad, as well as Cookies and Cake. Plus if you order the Finger Sandwiches and Salad entree you also get an iced or hot 12 oz tea.

Iron Root by City Kitchen

Bakery Square

Sit down for a taste of Asian-inspired flavors with City Kitchen’s exclusive vegan week specials. Right inside Bakery Square, City Kitchen invites you to try Bruschetta with Whipped Tofu, Golden Miso Claypot, and Cherry Blossom Dessert Mocktail. It’s a journey of the senses as you make your way through each.

Cucina Vitale

661 Andersen Drive #100

Wouldn’t Italian food be so much better if it was vegan? At Cucina Vitale your vegan-Italian dreams come to life so you can dine on pasta without worrying about the dairy inside. You’ll start with Vegan Meatballs featuring a Marinara Sauce before moving to a Lentil Bologonese for your entree. Then, dessert puts this lineup over the top with Vegan Brownies featuring Chocolate Frosting.

Senyai Thai Kitchen

5865 Ellsworth Avenue

We here at TABLE love Senyai and even order it often for lunch since their location is conveniently near our office. We may even have to try their Vegan Restaurant Week offerings like Mee Krob noodles, a Thai Summer Roll, Kale Salad, Pineapple Fried Rice with Tofu, and Green Curry with Grilled Tofu. After your appetizer and entree you’ll refresh with Coconut Ice Cream and Sticky Rice for dessert.

Cafe Chocolade

57061 Steubenville Pike

Treat yourself to authentic European dishes at Cafe Chocolade. In case you’ve never had vegan cheese before, here’s your chance to try a Cheese Plate as your appetizer. Along with a Tomato and Feta Galette and Macarons, you’ll leave feeling like you just took a vacation across the ocean. Plus, everything is gluten-free and the bakery is plant-based friendly even outside of the week.

El Sabor Latin Kitchen

4100 Penn Avenue

When you think of Latin food, you probably think of heavy tacos with piles of meat and cheese. But, El Sabor Latin Kitchen is changing that by introducing you to a menu that’s completely vegan. Start with an order of Guacamole and Chips before biting into a crisp Veggie and Tofu Chimichanga with Salsa Verde. For dessert, things turn tropical as you enjoy a Pineapple Coconut Cake.

Esquina Cantina

3720 Butler Street

In case you are craving classic tacos as comfort food, Esquina Cantina is ready to provide. Much like the menu above, you’ll begin with their housemade Guacamole. But instead of a chimichanga, Setas Tacos are the star of the show that use mushrooms for the filling. End things with their Nicuatole, a sweet corn-based pudding that uses fresh seasonal fruits as a flavoring.

Khalil’s Middle Eastern Restaurant

4757 Baum Boulevard

The Khalil sisters put love and care into all their dishes and their specials for Vegan Restaurant Week are no different. Their prix-fixe menu takes you through the staples of Middle Eastern cuisine. You’ll get to try Hummus bi Tahini, Felafel, Khalil’s Signature Salad, and Blueberry Baklava. If the weather’s nice, enjoy it on their patio that sets the atmosphere just right.

Ruggers Pub

40 South 22nd Street

Vegans should be able to dig into pub food too! On those nights where partying is key, head to Ruggers Pub first to fill up on the pub food you love. They’re serving up Seitan Wings with your choice from three vegan sauces and a side of vegan ranch, a Vegan Falafel Crunch Wrap served with Pickle Chips, Fresh Cut Fries, or Tater Tots, and even a Vegan Funnel Cake that’ll have you feeling like a kid again. Then you’ll be ready to hit up the bars on the South Side.

Spirit Lounge

242 51st Street

Over in Lawrenceville, you can stop by Spirit Lounge as you explore the shops and galleries for a comforting dinner. Feel right at home with a Caesar Salad to start, Spaghetti and Seitan Ball for your entree, and then a Sorbet for dessert. Some nights they even have live music so be sure to stick around and hang out after your meal.

Spice Delight

3513A Butler Street

Vegetarian and vegan cuisine are the mission of Spice Delight. Their goal is to bring you authentic Indian food that all those with dietary needs can try. During Vegan Restuarant Week you can try their Fresh Watermelon Juice and pick two appetizers; Samosa Chaat, Vada Paav, or Dabeli, Dhokla. Then you’ll choose three of their entree options that include Fried Rice, Cilantro Rice, Curry, Lentil, and Chapati. Finally the last decision you’ll have to make is between a Vegan Cookie and Coconut Ball to end your meal. Bring a few friends and try a bit of everything!

Story by Kylie Thomas
Photo from EYV Hospitality

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