The Best Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants In St Petersburg Russia

Only a few years ago, it might have been challenging for a vegetarian to find an interesting alternative on the menu. Today, many establishments have adapted to cater extensively to vegetarians and vegans, as more and more people embrace a plant-based diet. Here’s the best places to go in St Petersburg.

1. Ukrop

Cafe, Restaurant, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ukrop café has become a popular place to hang out during every meal of the day. Not only do they serve vegetarian food, but they aim to provide healthy, tasty alternatives to cakes and treat foods. Expect various smoothies and fresh juices on the menu too. The educated waiters can offer advice and even adapt dishes to suit particular diets and food intolerances. Below is their central address, but they also have other locations around town.

2. Botanika

Cafe, Restaurant, Dessert, Vegetarian, European, Gluten-free

Botanika is one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in the city. Despite its modest appearance, the offering is extensive, with around one hundred items on the menu! Botanika aims to make vegetarian food a fine-dining experience, making it a great place to spend a leisurely lunch with friends or family.

3. Prekrasnaya Zelyonaya

Restaurant, Vegetarian

The cave-like interiors with soft couches and low ceilings create an intimate atmosphere at Prekrasnaya Zelyonaya, translated as La Belle Verte. The menu here is fairly simple: vegetarian soups, salads, pastas and deserts. The combination of no-frills dishes and relaxed ambience creates the feel of a home-cooked meal.

5. Jiva Burgers

Bistro, Vegetarian

Vegetarian, but in the mood for a juicy burger? Jiva Burgers has got you sorted. As evident from their name, they specialise in burgers. Here you can design your own with the bun, filling and topping of your choice, all of which are plant-based and meat free. With friendly staff, the cafe often play the ‘Hare Krishna’ mantra to spread awareness about the Krishna Consciousness society.

6. Frida

Cafe, Vegan, Vegetarian

Originally launching as a teahouse, the vegetarian menu of café Frida has become increasingly popular, even frequented by the meat-eating population in town. The café owners have been in the tea business for years now and their other establishments around town are well trusted. The chilled atmosphere offers the perfect backdrop to enjoy a cup of tea over a chat with friends.

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