Sentir - Gramercy Vegan Restaurant
Plant-Based Mexican Dining in the Heart of NYC's Most Storied Block
Gramercy moves at its own rhythm – unhurried, residential, and full of old New York character. Tucked just minutes from the neighborhood’s beloved private park, Sentir at 37 W 19th Street, New York, NY 10011 brings something the area has long deserved – a Gramercy vegan restaurant with a serious agave bar, a dining room dressed in custom murals, and a menu that takes no shortcuts. As a result, it has become one of the most talked-about dining destinations in the neighborhood for vegans, flexitarians, and curious food lovers alike.
Whether you are winding down after an evening stroll past Gramercy Park, heading out after a long week, or simply looking for the best dinner spot south of 23rd Street, Sentir gives you every reason to settle in and make a night of it. Furthermore, with weekend brunch and a world-class agave bar on top of a full dinner menu, there is always a reason to come back.
Where Gramercy Locals Feel Right at Home
Gramercy has always drawn people who appreciate the quieter side of New York – longtime residents, creative professionals, and discerning visitors who prefer character over spectacle. Sentir was built for exactly that crowd.
What brings Gramercy diners to our door:
- 🌿 Gramercy Park – one of NYC’s most beloved and exclusive green spaces right around the corner
- 🏛️ National Arts Club – a landmark cultural institution steps from the park
- 🍺 Pete’s Tavern – one of New York’s oldest bars, deep in the heart of the neighborhood
- 🚇 Convenient subway access via 23rd St (N/R/W/F/M) and 18th St (1/2)
- 🛍️ Park Avenue South dining and boutique retail running through the neighborhood’s core
Mexican Cuisine Crafted for the Conscious Gramercy Table
Sentir does not treat plant-based cooking as a lesser option. Chef Guy Vaknin approaches every dish as a chance to demonstrate what Mexican culinary tradition can look like when it is rooted entirely in plants – built on heirloom grains, open-flame cooking, and scratch-made salsas that bring genuine heat and complexity to the table.
What Makes Sentir Stand Out in Gramercy
- A scratch kitchen turning out tacos, ceviches, and entrees with genuine Mexican soul
- One of the most extensive agave programs in the area – tequila, mezcal, and sotol
- A dining room built with care – custom murals, warmth, and texture at every turn
- Weekend brunch bringing bold Mexican morning flavors to the Gramercy table
- Fully vegan and Kosher Certified – a table open to every guest and every dietary need
Food That Earns Its Place on a Gramercy Table
Gramercy has a standard, and our menu rises to meet it:
- Complex, layered flavors built for a palate that knows what it wants
- Seasonal, carefully sourced plant-based ingredients at the heart of every dish
- Presentation that gets as much attention as the cooking itself
- A cocktail and spirits list that gives people a reason to stay well past dinner
Dishes Worth the Trip to Gramercy
🌮 Carne Asada Tacos Grilled Chunk Foods steak, white onion, roasted cherry tomato, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, chili broth. Bold, hearty, and the kind of taco that shifts your thinking on what plant-based cooking can pull off.
🥗 Plancha Caesar Fire grilled romaine, tortilla crunch, radish, shaved queso, lime caesar dressing. Smoky, crisp, and sharp – a starter built for sharing that never leaves the menu for good reason.
🍄 Hen of the Woods Mole Crispy hen of the woods mushrooms, mole sauce, crema, crispy red quinoa. Layers of slow-built flavor, earthy mushroom, and a depth that stays with you well after the last bite.
🍰 Citrus Tres Leches Vanilla citrus cake, condensed oat milk, dulce de leche, caramelized pecans, toasted meringue. The kind of dessert that makes the case for plant-based eating better than any argument could.
A Dining Room That Feels Made for Gramercy
Finding a restaurant that fits the quiet confidence of Gramercy is no small thing. Sentir earns its place by offering:
- A room made for settling into – good food, good drinks, and conversations that run long
- Staff who know the menu and the agave list well enough to guide you through both with ease
- Full transparency on ingredients and where they come from
- A setting that works just as well for a relaxed solo dinner as it does for a full night out with friends
Gramercy's Plant-Based Mexican Restaurant of Choice
Gramercy diners have come to know Sentir as the spot they return to when they want a meal that is both genuinely satisfying and entirely plant-based. A restaurant that honors Mexican culinary tradition, takes its agave program seriously, and makes every guest feel like the regular they are bound to become.
Getting Here from Gramercy
📍 Sentir 纯素墨西哥餐厅
📍 37 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
📞 (212) 871-3171
Getting here from Gramercy is straightforward:
- About an 8 to 10-minute walk west along 19th or 20th Street toward 5th Avenue
- Subway via 23rd St (N/R/W/F/M) and 18th St (1/2)
- Walkable from Gramercy Park, Union Square, and Madison Square Park
- Right in the middle of one of downtown Manhattan’s most connected dining corridors
We fit into your day however it looks:
- Weeknight dinners for Gramercy residents who want something reliably excellent
- Pre-dinner drinks at the agave bar before heading out for the evening
- Date nights that stand well apart from the usual neighborhood options
- Saturday and Sunday brunch with the full weekend crowd
- Private group dinners for up to 25 guests with a family-style prix-fixe menu
Order Online - Gramercy Delivery Available
No time to sit down? Sentir brings the full experience to you:
Order at: sentirnyc.com
- Delivery across Gramercy and surrounding neighborhoods
- Advance ordering for lunch and dinner pickup
- Catering for private gatherings and local events
- Group bookings via Resy for parties of 11 to 25
A Restaurant Gramercy Can Call Its Own
New York has no shortage of good restaurants. What is harder to find is one with genuine personality – a place where the food has something to say, the bar rewards curiosity, and the room makes you want to linger. Sentir is that place for Gramercy, and for everyone who finds their way to 19th Street looking for a meal that feels worth making plans for.
