Chef Guy Vaknin’s New Vegan Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar Is Now Open

Celebrity chef Guy Vaknin has opened a new vegan Italian restaurant and wine bar in NYC called Coletta. The restaurant, founded by City Roots Hospitality, aims to bring a fresh culinary perspective to classic Italian cuisine by offering homemade breads, pasta, wines, and more. Vaknin expressed his excitement for the challenge of creating fine vegan and kosher food that is accessible to all, stating that the goal of the menu is to show the possibilities of plant-based cuisine as a prolific opportunity rather than a restriction.

City Roots Hospitality, the group behind Beyond Sushi and Willow, has designed Coletta to provide an inviting and memorable dining experience. The restaurant features a space designed by Studio RB with intimate dining areas and a hand-painted backdrop by artist Lia Ali. Coletta's menu is fully vegan and kosher, offering a variety of gluten-free options including homemade breads, pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and desserts. Guests can also enjoy signature cocktails, house-infused liquors, local beers, and an extensive wine list to complement their plant-based dishes.