Business Details
15 Years
experience
Vedge: Philadelphia's Premier Vegetable Restaurant
Vedge is a vegetable restaurant founded in 2011 by James Beard-nominated chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. Our mission is to redefine plant-based dining through seasonal vegetables and bold global flavors, offering a modern fine dining experience in an elegant Center City Philadelphia setting. With decades of combined expertise, we pioneered vegan cuisine through award-winning menus, natural wine programs, and innovative cocktail lists.Recognized by Philadelphia Magazine, GQ, and Food & Wine, we remain committed to elevating vegetable cuisine while maintaining approachability. Our home farm in Chester County supplies fresh produce, and our team has authored five cookbooks, including the James Beard House's first vegan meal. We blend culinary artistry with sustainability, serving guests from around the world alongside loyal local patrons.
Services
Dinner
Drinks
Dessert
Tasting Menu
Carryout
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Awarded 4 bells by Philadelphia Inquirer for exceptional dining
- James Beard-nominated chefs with decades of plant-based culinary expertise
- Pioneers of Philadelphia's first upscale vegan restaurant concept
- Home farm supplies hyper-local seasonal ingredients daily
- Authored five groundbreaking plant-based cookbooks
What people say
Bold global flavors
Seasonal ingredients
Award-winning chefs
Elevated dining experience
Services
Dinner
Vedge offers an elevated dinner experience featuring seasonal vegetables and global flavors. Our menu showcases locally sourced ingredients crafted into innovative dishes. Guests enjoy a refined ambiance with exceptional service.
Drinks
Our bar features natural wines from 70+ producers, craft beers, and seasonal cocktails. Each beverage is carefully selected to complement our vegetable-forward menus. The program pioneered Philadelphia's natural wine movement.
Tasting Menu
Curated multi-course tasting menus highlight seasonal ingredients and kitchen creativity. Available alongside la carte options, these menus offer a comprehensive Vedge experience. Dietary accommodations available with advance notice.
Carryout
Enjoy Vedge's signature dishes at home through our carryout service. Features select menu items for pickup, maintaining the same culinary standards as our dine-in experience.
Dessert
Pastry-focused desserts highlight seasonal produce with innovative techniques. Crafted by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Kate Jacoby, featuring wine and cocktail pairing options.
People
Rich Landau
Chef/Owner
James Beard-nominated chef with 30+ years in plant-based cuisine. Founded Philadelphia's first vegan fine dining restaurant and co-authored five cookbooks. Pioneer of the James Beard House's first vegan meal.
Kate Jacoby
Chef/Owner
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and sommelier. Co-created Philadelphia's first upscale vegan restaurant concept. Manages the wine program and Chester County farm supplying Vedge's ingredients.
Questions
Is Vedge exclusively vegan?
Yes, all our dishes are 100% plant-based with no animal products used in preparation.
What are your dinner hours?
We serve dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-11pm, Sunday-Monday 5pm-10pm.
Do you offer tasting menus?
Yes, we provide curated multi-course tasting menus alongside our à la carte options.
Can I purchase your cookbooks?
Our five cookbooks, including the James Beard-nominated 'Vedge,' are available through our website and major retailers.
Is carryout available?
Yes, select menu items are available for carryout during regular business hours.
