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 Madrid
8 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Madrid guide →
Mid-range Mad Mad Vegan
Hip restaurant offering craft brews & plant-based takes on burgers, nachos & more.
Vegetarian options- 1.1 km from Plaza Mayor
- 1.1 km from Prado Museum
Mid-range Barganzo
Health-conscious, veggie, homemade dishes offered in a bright, contemporary, Middle Eastern eatery.
Vegetarian options- 900 m from Prado Museum
- 1.1 km from Plaza Mayor
Mid-range B13
Casual bar serving tapas like croquettes & calamari minus the meat, plus vegan burgers & desserts.
Vegetarian options- 790 m from Plaza Mayor
- 860 m from Mercado de San Miguel
Mid-range VEGA Alamo
Organic, vegan offerings & locally sourced wine served in a rustic restaurant chain with a terrace.
Vegetarian options- 780 m from Royal Palace of Madrid
- 940 m from Plaza Mayor
Mid-range Santa y pura Vegan Bar
Vegan burgers, pizzas & sandwiches, plus beers & juices, in a hip, rustic-style setting.
Vegetarian options- 290 m from Reina Sofía Museum
- 590 m from Prado Museum
Mid-range VEGA
Casual eatery in a compact space specializing in plant-based dishes & desserts, plus organic drinks.
Vegetarian options- 760 m from Plaza Mayor
- 810 m from Mercado de San Miguel
Mid-range Artemisa
Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free meals served in a bright dining room with frescoes & tiled floors.
Vegetarian options- 570 m from Plaza Mayor
- 660 m from Mercado de San Miguel
Mid-range Yerbabuena
Lunch menus at a colorful vegetarian restaurant known for pizza & Mexican-influenced specialities.
Vegetarian options- 110 m from Plaza Mayor
- 140 m from Mercado de San Miguel
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 |