Best Organic Food Restaurants in Gowanus

54 restaurants available nearby

1. Claro

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Gowanus

Booked 14 times today

Claro is where New York and Oaxaca meet – the result of chef/owner T.J. Steele’s long-time love for Oaxacan food and culture. Over his many years in Oaxaca, TJ cultivated relationships with local craftsmen, artists, mezcaleros, cooks and farmers throughout the region. Claro is dedicated to making everything by hand, including the masa, cheeses, chorizo and moles. TJ sources the corn for Claro's menu from farms that hand-pick non-GMO heirloom (criollo) varieties, all our meat and produce is organic and our menu is entirely gluten-free. “Claro” means “clear” in many different senses, but also “of course” -a phrase that’s used to put a person at ease; a sentiment that permeates the style of dining we hope to share with you. The soul of Claro extends beyond the menu, having called on Oaxacan friends to add their craft and expertise to all areas of the restaurant.

2. Palma

4.9

Exceptional(3333)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 47 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

3. ABC Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(6513)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Gramercy Park

Booked 103 times today

The cuisine at Chef Jean-Georges’ abc kitchen reflects a passionate commitment to the freshest organic and local ingredients possible. The restaurant’s changing menu focuses on local, sustainable, seasonal produce that does not use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, or GMOs. Meat, fish, and dairy are locally sourced where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. A rooftop garden provides herbs and microgreens. Teas, coffees, spices, wines, juices, and elixirs are organically cultivated in fair-trade cooperatives. The dining room includes found, salvaged, reclaimed, and recycled building materials.

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4. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

4.8

Exceptional(1266)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SoHo

Booked 41 times today

“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..

5. Scarr's Pizza

4.5

Awesome(26)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Chinatown

Booked 31 times today

First opened in 2016 and located on Orchard Street, where the LES, Chinatown and Dimes Square converge, Scarr's Pizza has been called, "The best slice in New York." With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, owner and 2024 James Beard Nominee (Best Chef NY State) Scarr Pimentel has crafted not only the best tasting slice in the city, but the healthiest too. Skip the line, book a table and come in for a pie. There is a full bar and the dine-in menu features the crowd favorite Hotboi and Clark Kent as well as exclusive items like the Calzones.

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6. The Butcher's Daughter - Nolita

4.2

Awesome(49)

Price: Moderate

• American • NoLita

Booked 61 times today

At The Butcher's Daughter Nolita, we believe vegetables are extraordinary—and they deserve the spotlight in your everyday lifestyle. Nestled in one of New York City’s most vibrant neighborhoods, our Nolita location offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that blends urban energy with a touch of rustic charm. Led by our Executive Chef Rae Kramer, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating menu of nourishing dishes crafted from in-season ingredients, freshly baked breads and pastries, and organic cold-pressed juices. With many vegan and gluten-free options available, there’s something for everyone. Pair these with our locally roasted coffee, artisanal craft cocktails, and a curated selection of wine. As a proud multi-time winner of OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice award, we invite you to experience a celebration of flavor, wellness, and creativity at every meal, whether you dine with us or enjoy take-out and delivery.

7. Bar Primi Bowery

4.6

Exceptional(1434)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lower East Side

Booked 8 times today

Bar Primi is a corner pasta shop devoted to ‘primi piatti,’ the pasta course. What began as an idea for a small space in New York's East Village has since become an essential in chef and co-owner Andrew Carmellini's range: fresh pasta traditionally prepared and cooked to order. At Bar Primi, the main course is Primi Piatti. We use a variety of non-GMO semolina and specialty ‘00’ flours, organic eggs and handed-down techniques to create our menu of Traditional and Seasonal pasta dishes. We make more than a dozen different shapes and styles daily. This includes lumache and rigatoni from our imported extruder or ravioli and mezzalune cut and filled by hand. Family recipes and secrets are traded between Carmellini and Brooklyn-born chef-partner Salvatore Lamboglia who also offers a daily meat or seafood special in addition to a selection of shareable Piccolini and Antipasti, artisanal cheese, salumi and simple home-style desserts.

8. Society Cafe

4.5

Awesome(701)

Price: Expensive

• American • Greenwich Village

Booked 62 times today

With over 20 years of experience in the kitchen, Nicholas McCann, now Executive Chef of Society Cafe, has always been passionate about food. Drawing inspiration from his family recipes, Nicholas quickly fell in love with the culinary world at a young age and began his career at The French Culinary Institute in NYC. Since then, he has worked with some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants, including working alongside Chef Luis Bollo of Salinas before moving on to become an Executive Chef at TESSA, The Milling Room, and Corkbuzz. At Society Cafe, Chef Nicholas flexes his creativity by bringing a fresh perspective to the restaurant’s ‘market-to-table’ concept. With a rotating seasonal menu reflective of the city’s local farmers and markets, guests can expect to experience Chef Nicholas’ unique culinary creations alongside its intimate & classic art deco inspired space.

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9. Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs

4.6

Exceptional(1291)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • TriBeCa

Booked 1 time today

Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs is a three-story townhouse located on W. Broadway in the heart of Tribeca. The building dates to 1810 and much of the original materials have been restored and overlayed with whimsical American finish detail. Siblings Matt, Jack, and Ana Abramcyk conceived of a space where you can come to eat, drink, or just talk over a glass of wine. The sibling trio complements the warm-hearted atmosphere and furthers the artistic spirit of Tiny’s making it a true family-run neighborhood place. At Tiny's, brunch, and dinner menus blend classic techniques with local market ingredients. The menu reflects Modern American cuisine with Italian and French influences.

10. Lindens

4.6

Exceptional(311)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 35 times today

Lindens is a modern American restaurant situated within the Arlo SoHo. Celebrating the essential tastes and flavors of each season, Lindens features the finest local ingredients. A curated raw bar complements an inventive cocktail menu, organic-driven wine list, and local craft beers. Inspired by the Linden trees that line the city’s streets, Lindens is a spirited ode to nature within the city. **For private dining bookings please email eventsoho@arlohotels.com or visit lindensnyc.com

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Paige
Atlanta Metro •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We ordered multiple small plates and enjoyed them all. The chicken liver melts in your mouth like butter and the grape jelly is oddly epic. The tuna tartare was fresh and light. Other dishes we enjoyed included the calamari, Brussels, and crab toast). Service and ambience were excellent as well. Can’t wait to return again soon.
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ABC KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Gramercy Park
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4.4
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Lucas
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nearly perfect pizza! I said outloud, 'I am delighted!' Loved the eggplant Parm to go with the 'za. And eating everything to loud rap felt correct. The staff was great. Good vibes. If I have to complain about something: I just wish they had a regular Caesar on the menu. But I'm not complaining.
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Scarr's PizzaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Chinatown
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4.5
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Cassondravip
New York City •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very fresh, delicious food. Recommend the scallops appetizer, set on a bed of mashed potatoes - melts in your mouth. Meatballs, any appetizer with eggplant. pear, radicchio and walnut salad makes you forget it's winter. The lamb chops are extraordinary and of a quality only a restaurant can get. Black cod Livorno - luscious!! Palma's pastry chef is exceptional - you can taste the actual ingredients without being overwhelmed by the sugar. Attentive, but not intrusive, staff. Charming, romantic setting, with fresh flowers everywhere!!
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.9
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john
Kansas City / Kansas •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
True expression of piemontese food. Much cheaper the flying to Turin!
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SAN CARLO Osteria PiemontePrice: Expensive• Italian• SoHo
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4.8

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Claro

2. Palma

3. ABC Kitchen

4. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte

5. Scarr's Pizza

6. The Butcher's Daughter - Nolita

7. Bar Primi Bowery

8. Society Cafe

9. Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs

10. Lindens

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