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 Rome
8 places, best rated first. Distances are in a straight line to the main sights of the city. Read the Rome guide →
Mid-range Rifugio Romano
Old-school trattoria serving traditional dishes & vegan specialties, plus cocktails, beer & wine.
Fully vegetarian- 1.3 km from Spanish Steps
- 1.3 km from Monti
Mid-range Buddy Veggy Restaurant Cafè
Modern destination featuring meat-free pizzas & pastas, plus outdoor seating.
Fully vegetarian- 230 m from Campo de' Fiori
- 280 m from Pantheon
Mid-range Romeow Cat Bistrot
A cat café with a refined, seasonal vegan menu and gluten-free choices.
Fully vegetarian- 1.8 km from Circus Maximus
Mid-range Il Margutta Veggy Food & Art
A long-running vegetarian restaurant near the Spanish Steps, with an art gallery attached.
Fully vegetarian- 560 m from Monti
- 610 m from Spanish Steps
Mid-range Nativa Ristorante
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Rome, rated 4.8 on Google by 1,015 guests.
Fully vegetarian
Mid-range Vrindaa Restaurant and Food Studio
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Rome, rated 4.8 on Google by 872 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.2 km from Villa Borghese
- 1.8 km from Monti
Mid-range Bibliothè
A tea room and club between Piazza Venezia and Largo Argentina built around old vegetarian Indian dishes.
Fully vegetarian- 190 m from Jewish Ghetto
- 410 m from Pantheon
Mid-range Vega Food
A budget vegetarian spot with Indian specialities, a juice and smoothie bar, and vegan and gluten-free options.
Fully vegetarian- 260 m from Piazza Navona
- 510 m from Campo de' Fiori
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 |