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 Florence
7 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Florence guide →
Mid-range La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant
A traditional menu is matched by an extensive wine list at this cozy, old-timey bistro.
Vegetarian options- 310 m from Palazzo Vecchio
- 310 m from Uffizi Gallery
Mid-range Libreria Brac
A former bookshop turned vegetarian restaurant with well-priced plates and an art-book library.
Vegetarian options- 240 m from Palazzo Vecchio
- 240 m from Uffizi Gallery
Mid-range Konnubio
Creative Italian food, cocktails & a long wine list in a stylish, intimate setting.
Vegetarian options- 240 m from Mercato Centrale
- 260 m from Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome
Mid-range Quinoa
A well-reviewed vegetarian restaurant in the centre, known for creative organic dishes.
Vegetarian options- 230 m from Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome
- 280 m from Duomo
Mid-range Il Vegetariano
A dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant with Italian and Mediterranean dishes and gluten-free choices.
Vegetarian options- 440 m from Galleria dell'Accademia
- 460 m from Accademia Gallery and David
Mid-range Ruth's
Kosher vegetarian restaurant near the Great Synagogue, with falafel, hummus and Eastern Mediterranean dishes.
Vegetarian options- 680 m from Accademia Gallery and David
- 700 m from Galleria dell'Accademia
Mid-range ORA Ristorante Vegetariano
Creative vegetarian cuisine pairs with regional wines in a colorful, modern space with a terrace.
Vegetarian options- 480 m from Galleria dell'Accademia
- 500 m from Accademia Gallery and David
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 |