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I love all of Chef Vaknin's restaurants I've visited, and Le Basque is no exception! I made a work team dinner reservation here because my teammate is Vegan. This definitely impressed the group who couldn't believe several of the dishes were entirely vegan (the cheese board and the grilled chicken dishes, specifically). Because we were a large group, we asked the staff to recommend and order for us ... omakase if you will (we trust you!) They brought out many small plates - 2 of each - which w
I went to this 100% vegan restaurant because of my cousin. She is vegan and we always go to a vegan restaurant when she is in town. Along for the dinner were her parents. My cousin said that this was by far the best vegan restaurant she has been to in New York City. I agree with her that this was a marvelous experience. The service was very friendly and helpful. I would describe the decor and atmosphere as relaxed elegance. For even more elegance make a reservation at the sky-lit mezzanine. All
Don’t let the menu confuse you, this place is 100% vegan. The food is a blend of Spanish and French inspired dishes with almost too many to choose from. We came during happy hour to avoid the bigger crowds and to get enough time before our show. We started off our meal with the pâté and some amazing sourdough. The smoked goat cheese was likely the best thing on the plate. Then we moved on to the salmon rilletes, a very mild tasting dish compared to the previous one. Our third starter was truf
From the Jun 16, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.

Flies were present in the space.

Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.

Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.

The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.