Permanently Closed - Candle 79

Wonderful, as always. So sad to see this place close.

Very disappointed altogether. The food was way below what I expected and really was not worth the price tag.

Dining at Candle 79 is always a delicious experience. I’m sad that they lost their lease because the building was sold. Hopefully they will open elsewhere.

Ambiente was very simpel in American Style, Food was excellent, tasty , looked also great ! It is an absolutely perfect place for daily meal time.. thank You very much! We are very selective about food... and this place will be definitely on our list to come next time we are around .

Waaaaah I’m so sad about the closing. Please find another space!

We went for my niece’s birthday, she is gluten-free and lactose intolerant. There were many delicious choices for all of us. The service was excellent. Highly recommend.

Glad to go there one last time before they close for good. To bad they were out of all the cocktails I wanted that’s what I loved about the place. Dinner was not at all as described on the menu option. Guess we shouldn’t of waited till the last week.

Great food and service. Perfect for vegans and even those who may be with vegans and are willing to try!

Some of the best vegan brunch you'll ever find!! Candle 79 has been one of my favorite restaurants for over ten years!

Amazing vegan restaurant. Will miss coming here for their weekend brunches. Had many memorable meals here and the staff were always so hospitable and accommodating.

Food was good!! Dishes way too big, the waiter said it was going to be ok and we ordered way too much.0

It was the last time at Candle79 - a restaurant we love and we’ve been to many times. Unfortunately, the staff was just very unfriendly as it has been also the last several times we’ve been to Candle79. This was very disappointing.

We loved it. So delicious and the gluten free menu was wonderful!

Candle 79 is always a highlight of our visit to NYC. We were so sorry to hear that it will be closing. Please reopen in another location!!

good food great space. pricey but to be expected. last time we went there for our anniversary the dessert was free of charge this time not the case. but still good restaurant would and do recommend

Candle 79 is a vegan paradise....a mainstay in the city for years!

Wonderful! Love the seasonality of the menu. Waitstaff was highly professional and helpful. Seitan Piccata was flavorful and perfectly made. Butternut squash with cranberry relish was delightfully delicious. We’ll be back as soon as we can.

Delicious food. Nice setting. So sad to see it go

Food was amazing especially the seitan skewers & Mac and cheese 🙌🏼

The food was very good but the decor could use some updating. Ripped upholstery on the banquette and the bathroom was dirty.

Enjoyed celebrating my birthday! All the food was amazing and so happy we got to come here before they leave. So sad to see this place go!

I am not a vegetarian but my two guests are and they swear Candle 79 offers the best vegetarian menu and food they've experienced (and I too found my dinner delicious). The menu has something for every palette and the service is attentive without being intrusive. We had an early booking (6pm) and when we left around 8pm there was a line out the door. Highly recommend!

The food was tasty and presented artfully, and the service was prompt and courteous, but the quantity of food on the plate was lacking. For the money we spent we should’ve had larger servings. We were three people with two appetizers and three main dishes and we left hungry, and that’s disappointing. I regret having to say I’m not sure we would return.

Possibly the last time we will be able to eat at this fabulous establishment before it closes at the end of this month.

Candle 79 is by far my favorite restaurant in NYC. Perfect place for a special days.

The food was beautifully plated and so delicious! We are sad along with many others Candle 79 is closing but glad we had the opportunity to experience it one last time when visiting NYC. This will forever be one of our favorite vegan restaurants. <3

We had heard great things about this restaurant and being plant based were looking forward to coming here for a long time. Food was good although I don’t know why they’d make dumpling app soggy by using some soy based liquid that broccoli was cooked in, in the same bowl dumplings were placed?
We were told that they are closing 12/31, so I imagine that is the reason for not fixing their second bathroom, leaving only one bathroom to be used by the public. This was inconvenient as both, my partner and I waited to use it.
Glad we experienced this dining before it was too late!

Our experience at Candle 79 was outstanding. The food was delicious, and the waiter was patient with our party’s many questions and requests for suggestions.

Our table was a mix of vegans and non, and everyone was impressed by the meal, the drink selection, and the service.

The cauliflower appetizer was delicious and the enchilada dish is highly recommended.

Especially noteworthy is the staff. We had reservations for 9pm and stayed until 11:30pm. Not once were we made to feel rushed or like we have overstayed our welcome, despite the restaurant closing at 10:30pm (oops, we really didn’t realize!). They stayed attentive to our needs, didn’t clear out our plates mid dining, only interrupted to ask if everything was okay, and asked if we wanted dessert at the end... which we did.

It’s rare not to feel rushed or pressed in NYC, and this was an example of the service that every restraint should strive for.

We will definitely be back. Thank you!

I am going to miss this fabulous restaurant ... there is no other that even comes close

Went for lunch - so many amazing vegan options and our server was so attentive. Will definitely be going back!

Candle is one of the classiest healthiest places to eat in NY. We understand they are getting ready to close at the end of this year, and we are very sad because New York won’t be the same without them!! Please find another location!

Love this restaurant. Sorry it’s closing. Sad

Everything was 5 star. Absolutely perfect.

The best place in NYC

So incredibly sad Candle 79 is closing! I love this food, it's much better than Candle Cafe's food for sure! We will be visiting again before you close, we already got take out last night!
Thanks!

The ambiance was nice. I plan to go back before they close. The food was excellent and filling. My companion did notice that service to our table was noticeably slower than to the one next to us... same waiter. One never knows why these things happen and I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. The food was great. The staff did give us a very nice treat which was delicious! I'll be sad to see them go.

Creative vegetarian. Bring it back! We don't want to lose this option in our neighborhood. Worth a trip.

Beautiful dining experience, environment, and delicious food. A nice fine dining option for those seeking out vegan food, and anyone who just wants a lovely classy dinner. The wine we enjoyed was lovely as well, and our service was exceptional.

Wonderful restaurant. Food was delicious, service and atmosphere was superb. So sorry to hear this location will be closing.

This is our favorite vegan restaurant in the world! So sad they are closing:(