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 Milan
8 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Milan guide →
Mid-range Be Bop
Creative, sustainable Italian dishes, with vegan & gluten-free options, in a bright, stylish space.
Vegetarian options- 1.0 km from Navigli Canals
- 1.5 km from Milan Cathedral and Rooftop
Luxury Joia
Carefully sourced, biodynamic veggie/vegan/raw food dishes, in a casual eatery, plus tasting menus.
Vegetarian options- 1.2 km from Pinacoteca di Brera
- 1.6 km from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mid-range Govinda
A menu of thoughtfully sourced regional & Indian-inspired dishes in a stylish vegetarian eatery.
Vegetarian options- 530 m from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- 540 m from Milan Cathedral and Rooftop
Mid-range Linfa
A vegetarian and vegan restaurant in the Tortona-Savona district known for sustainable cooking.
Vegetarian options- 530 m from Pinacoteca di Brera
- 890 m from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mid-range GIARDÍ
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Milan, rated 4.6 on Google by 672 guests.
Vegetarian options- 1.5 km from Pinacoteca di Brera
- 2.0 km from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Budget Focacceria Cecino
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Milan, rated 4.9 on Google by 322 guests.
Vegetarian options- 1.0 km from Milan Cathedral and Rooftop
- 1.2 km from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mid-range Greenami
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Milan, rated 4.9 on Google by 180 guests.
Vegetarian options- 1.3 km from Sforza Castle
- 1.5 km from Pinacoteca di Brera
Mid-range Mantra Raw Vegan
A vegan restaurant with inventive dishes, juices and a small market.
Vegetarian options- 1.7 km from Pinacoteca di Brera
- 2.0 km from Sforza Castle
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 |