Vegetarian Food
Vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants in the European cities Indian travellers visit, collected from city food guides and checked on Google: rating, photo and how far each one is from the main sights. Search a city or restaurant, or browse the cities below.
Vegetarian food in Athens
9 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Athens guide →
Mid-range Vegan Beat
A vegan street-food spot since 2018, with wraps, burgers and vegan gyros.
Fully vegetarian- 370 m from Monastiraki Square
- 410 m from Roman Agora
Mid-range Veganaki
Simple eatery with a terrace serving vegan Mediterranean meals & gluten-free options.
Fully vegetarian- 210 m from Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)
- 670 m from The Parthenon
Mid-range A Little Taste of Home Restaurant
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Athens, rated 4.8 on Google by 2,781 guests.
Vegetarian options- 170 m from Monastiraki Flea Market
- 220 m from The Ancient Agora
Mid-range Cookoomela Grill
Vegetarian souvlaki built around mushrooms, with a lentil kebab and avocado options.
Fully vegetarian- 360 m from National Archaeological Museum
- 800 m from Varvakios Central Market
Mid-range Mama Tierra Acropolis - Vegan street food
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Athens, rated 4.9 on Google by 1,108 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 350 m from Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)
- 510 m from The Parthenon
Mid-range Winners Vegan
An entirely plant-based menu features at this trendy haunt with cocktails & outdoor tables.
Fully vegetarian- 270 m from Syntagma Square
- 340 m from Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Mid-range Nancy's Sweet Home
Popular dessert spot known for its cakes and sweets.
Fully vegetarian- 350 m from Anafiotika
- 390 m from Syntagma Square
Mid-range Vegan Stories by Konstantinos
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Athens, rated 4.9 on Google by 334 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 340 m from National Archaeological Museum
- 730 m from Varvakios Central Market
Mid-range Handwich Athens
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Athens, rated 4.9 on Google by 287 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 310 m from National Archaeological Museum
- 760 m from Varvakios Central Market
Menus and opening hours change, so check before you go. Fully vegetarian means the whole menu is vegetarian; vegetarian options means the restaurant serves meat too. Jain, no-onion-no-garlic and Swaminarayan food: ask for it when ordering, and expect it mostly at Indian restaurants.
Eating vegetarian and Jain in Europe: what to know
- Vegetarian is easy, Jain needs asking. Every city on this site has vegetarian restaurants, and most menus mark vegetarian (V) and vegan dishes. Onion, garlic and root vegetables are in many sauces and soups, so for a Jain meal you have to ask each time.
- Watch for hidden meat and egg. Soups, risotto and sauces are often made with meat or fish stock, some cheeses use animal rennet, and fresh pasta usually contains egg. Ask before you order.
- Italy, Greece and Spain are the easiest. Pizza margherita, pasta with tomato or pesto, Greek salads and vegetable mezze, and Spanish patatas bravas are vegetarian almost everywhere. Switzerland and Central Europe are more meat-heavy outside the big cities.
- Indian food is everywhere. London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and most capitals have Indian and pure-vegetarian restaurants, and many Indian travellers plan one Indian meal a day.
- Self-catering helps families. A room with a kitchenette, a supermarket nearby and a few ready-to-eat packets from home make breakfasts and late dinners simple, especially in Switzerland where eating out is expensive.
Useful phrases
| Language | I am vegetarian | Without meat, fish or egg | Without onion and garlic |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | Je suis végétarien (végétarienne) | Sans viande, poisson ni œuf | Sans oignon ni ail |
| Italian | Sono vegetariano (vegetariana) | Senza carne, pesce o uova | Senza cipolla e aglio |
| German | Ich bin Vegetarier (Vegetarierin) | Ohne Fleisch, Fisch oder Ei | Ohne Zwiebeln und Knoblauch |
| Spanish | Soy vegetariano (vegetariana) | Sin carne, pescado ni huevo | Sin cebolla ni ajo |