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Nestled in the heart of Union Square, Le Basque French Vegan Restaurant is an upscale vegan restaurant and kosher restaurant that masterfully blends the rich culinary traditions of France and Spain into a unique, plant-based dining experience. The name “Le Basque” pays homage to the Basque region, renowned for its vibrant cuisine that effortlessly marries the flavors of both countries.
Hours
| Thursday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 15 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 457-6261
Website: https://lebasquenyc.com/
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Reviews
Rachel Hasler
Incredible food. Impeccable service. My friend has a nut allergy and they were extremely helpful identifying the dishes for her to avoid. Can’t wait until I’m back in NYC and can visit Le Basque again. Loved everything we had but the “escargot” and “salmon” starters were definite stars. And don’t skip on the bread!
… moreMark Massey
Second visit in two months and somehow even better than the first. Le Basque continues to quietly prove that French cuisine and plant-based dining can live very happily together.
A huge shoutout to Justine, who has waited on me both visits. Her explanations of each dish were thoughtful, confident, and never scripted. Being plant-based herself, she immediately understood what I was looking for when I explained my journey and preferences, no awkward translation required.
I always struggle when revisiting a restaurant: do I explore or exploit what I already love? This time I handed the reins to Justine and let her choose my main course. Best decision of the night. The Port Beef Bourguignon felt intentional, balanced, and just far enough outside my comfort zone to be exciting. She absolutely nailed it.
Finished with dessert and a double espresso, which was the perfect exclamation point to the meal. This wasn’t just dinner, it was happiness, plated.
Already looking forward to visit number three.
… moreA huge shoutout to Justine, who has waited on me both visits. Her explanations of each dish were thoughtful, confident, and never scripted. Being plant-based herself, she immediately understood what I was looking for when I explained my journey and preferences, no awkward translation required.
I always struggle when revisiting a restaurant: do I explore or exploit what I already love? This time I handed the reins to Justine and let her choose my main course. Best decision of the night. The Port Beef Bourguignon felt intentional, balanced, and just far enough outside my comfort zone to be exciting. She absolutely nailed it.
Finished with dessert and a double espresso, which was the perfect exclamation point to the meal. This wasn’t just dinner, it was happiness, plated.
Already looking forward to visit number three.
LeGrod
Saw them on the list of places hosting Restaurant Week for brunch and thought to give them a try, as French food isn’t something we usually have. Walking in, we were impressed with the decor and warm lighting they offered, which set the tone. For our starters, we had the pressed balsamic croissants and the smoked salmon caviar toast. Personally, I enjoyed the croissants more (the meringue was great) as I found the toast incredibly dill heavy, which if you’re a pickle fan maybe you’ll find delicious but I found a tad bit overwhelming. As far as vegan salmon goes which I haven’t had much of, this place uses some incredible quality stuff, there was no way I could tell it wasn’t real. If there was about half as much dill I think it would’ve been a 10/10 starter. For the mains, we had the savory farmers crepe (unfortunately not pictured) and the salmon rilletes. The crepe isn’t your traditional crepe which was fun, but flavor wise it wasn’t anything particularly standout. The rilletes were also good, albeit nothing amazing. All in all, for what was offered on the Restaurant Week menu it was a fair visit for the price and a decent meal.
… moreRitvika Sharma
Our server Justine was truly excellent—warm, attentive, and perfectly paced throughout the evening. The food was delicious and surprisingly filling. We especially loved the Calamares Fritos, Patatas Nravas, Truffle Shrimp Ravioli, and the richly flavored Port Beef Bourguignon. The beautifully curated Cheese Board and fantastic drinks rounded out the meal perfectly.
For dessert, the Entremet aux Noisettes was absolutely outstanding—rich, silky, and the perfect sweet finish. The overall vibe was romantic and intimate, making it an ideal spot for a special night out. Highly recommend!
… moreFor dessert, the Entremet aux Noisettes was absolutely outstanding—rich, silky, and the perfect sweet finish. The overall vibe was romantic and intimate, making it an ideal spot for a special night out. Highly recommend!
Sukesh Sathyamoorthy
We tried Le Basque for the ambience, which was pleasant and inviting, but the experience was affected by very slow service. The staff came across as largely inattentive and lazy, moving around without much purpose. There were no proactive suggestions, not even a word about drinks or desserts, making the service feel purely name sake.
The fried oyster mushroom rings with smoked paprika aioli, lemon, and mojo were decent and well seasoned. The calamari fritos had a slightly fishy aroma, which worked in its favour, but the flavour only somewhat resembled real calamari. The portion size was massive, so ordering carefully is advised. The beef tartare layered over crisp toast with dill, aged balsamic, and black seaweed caviar was technically done well, yet it failed to deliver the depth and richness one expects from beef.
The patatas bravas were more of an inspiration than an authentic version, presented as potato croquettes with brava sauce and aioli. The salmon rillettes with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, truffle caviar, quail egg, capers, and toasted demi baguette was the best dish of the meal, well balanced and flavourful. The beef bourguignon stood out for its flavour, which was on point, though the texture felt slightly overcooked.
Overall, the tartare and beef-style dishes were enjoyable within a vegan context, the bravas were not authentic but still good, and while the food had potential, the lack of attentiveness and engagement from the staff significantly impacted the overall experience.
… moreThe fried oyster mushroom rings with smoked paprika aioli, lemon, and mojo were decent and well seasoned. The calamari fritos had a slightly fishy aroma, which worked in its favour, but the flavour only somewhat resembled real calamari. The portion size was massive, so ordering carefully is advised. The beef tartare layered over crisp toast with dill, aged balsamic, and black seaweed caviar was technically done well, yet it failed to deliver the depth and richness one expects from beef.
The patatas bravas were more of an inspiration than an authentic version, presented as potato croquettes with brava sauce and aioli. The salmon rillettes with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, truffle caviar, quail egg, capers, and toasted demi baguette was the best dish of the meal, well balanced and flavourful. The beef bourguignon stood out for its flavour, which was on point, though the texture felt slightly overcooked.
Overall, the tartare and beef-style dishes were enjoyable within a vegan context, the bravas were not authentic but still good, and while the food had potential, the lack of attentiveness and engagement from the staff significantly impacted the overall experience.
Anna
Looking for an upscale vegan restaurant in New York City? Look no further. This French and Spanish fusion cuisine, inspired by the Basque region and served by Chef Guy Vaknin is everything you need. On top of that, the interiors are beautiful and luxurious. Make sure to try their paella and potato croquettes, paired with the Bubbly Affair drink
… moreTom
This is a wonderful place. Very high end feel. Good was both beautifully presented and delicious. We really enjoyed it the salmon, faux gras, and the bread. The wine list was small but well crafted. The atmosphere was warm and upscale. Definitely a place for a date. The service could improve but they were working hard to provide a memorable experience. Would definitely visit again
… moreYossi Hoffman
The service was excellent; we asked to be seated in the upstairs area, and after hesitating for a moment because it was not quite ready, they said no problem and seated us upstairs. It was quiet, bright, and beautiful.
The highlights were the duck confit salad and the cider goxua (I would recommend tasting each layer separately, slowly taking in the complex flavors of the brûléed apples and wildflower honey custard), though the bottom layer (almond cake) was a bit disappointing in terms of its texture.
… moreThe highlights were the duck confit salad and the cider goxua (I would recommend tasting each layer separately, slowly taking in the complex flavors of the brûléed apples and wildflower honey custard), though the bottom layer (almond cake) was a bit disappointing in terms of its texture.
Teri “Rose” Kaggen
Beautiful place inside. This place is a gem and so was our waiter Will. He was very attentive but didn’t rush us at all and gave me recommendations when I didn’t know what to order. He took photos for us, split our duck salad for us and just gave incredible service. We will definitely be back. The food was so delicious. My husband is vegetarian and I am not but I didn’t miss anything. The food was wonderful. We had the duck confit salad, the mushroom croquettes and honestly wanted more afterwards. Our mains were delicious as well. So happy we came here. Also it was great acoustics where you can hear each other speak, good lighting and comfy chairs. We will definitely be back!
… moreDustin Mandre
Beautifully elegant atmosphere with a varied and unique menu that is wonderfully inspired by both France and Spain in the Basque region.
The staff, like at all City Roots restaurants, are superb. They are kind, not pushy, and helpful.
There’s so many great dishes and unique plating that you could visit multiple times and try something new every time feeling like it was the best dish you ever had.
Chef Guy knows what’s up. Trust him, and all the staff at City Roots restaurants, and you’ll never have a bad experience!
… moreThe staff, like at all City Roots restaurants, are superb. They are kind, not pushy, and helpful.
There’s so many great dishes and unique plating that you could visit multiple times and try something new every time feeling like it was the best dish you ever had.
Chef Guy knows what’s up. Trust him, and all the staff at City Roots restaurants, and you’ll never have a bad experience!