The Best Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants In Melbourne

Melbourne prides itself on alternative culture and art, and the city’s residents are passionate about eating ethically and organically. To accommodate Melbournians’ need for organic, healthy and economically friendly food some great restaurants have been established. Read on to discover Melbourne’s 10 best vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

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The Vegie Bar

Located in the hipster suburb of Fitzroy, just north of Melbourne’s CBD, which is known for its street art, culture and great cafés, bars and restaurants, is The Vegie Bar. This venue is a bar and a restaurant, meaning that it’s versatile to the needs of any kind of night. You might find that The Vegie Bar can get quite busy at certain times and you might have a bit of a wait for a table, but have no fear, as you can take a seat at the bar and have a drink while waiting to dig in to the great vegetarian meals on offer.

Serotonin Eatery

Out in the inner-city suburb of Burnley, Serotonin Eatery provides an holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. The vision at Serotonin has three parts, Eatery, Exercise and Education. This formula for healthy living was made reality with the plant-based restaurant that offers a wide variety of vegetarian food that accommodates to all dietary requirements and allows you to have more energy throughout your day. Along with the personal training service and the education program that is offered at Serotonin, you will be well on your way to a healthy lifestyle that will leave you energised and happy.

Smith & Daughters

As an excellent choice for vegetarians and omnivores alike, Smith & Daughters offer an all-vegan menu that is sure to please. With cramped communal seating arrangements, you can find some delicious and charming vegetarian South American specialities in this lively Fitzroy pub. If you’re afraid you’ll get to the end of your meal and be wishing that you had some meat on your plate, you need not worry. Smith & Daughters will leave you inspired and wanting more.

Veg Out Time

One of St. Kilda’s few vegetarian restaurants, Veg Out Time serves a vast selection of Vegetarian options. This small restaurant on Fitzroy Street provides reasonably priced, Asian-inspired food with quick service. The flavours of South-East Asian cuisine are enhanced without the help of any meat, in fact, they’re improved thanks to the use of only vegetable products. The décor and design are simple yet comforting, so if you’re looking for some tasty food for a good price, look no further.

Vapiano

Flinders Lane, a street in the centre of Melbourne that runs the length of the city, is graced with the presence of the Italian restaurant Vapiano. Although not completely vegetarian, this restaurant offers a huge range of vegetarian and vegan options, and thanks to their fantastic gluten free pasta, this is a great choice for those with dietary requirements. You will be impressed by the range of fantastic traditional Italian food that uses only the best and most authentic Italian flavours.

Moroccan Soup Bar

Moroccan Soup Bar brings the tastes and flavours of Morocco to the heart of north Fitzroy. The culture and diversity of this North African country is brought to light thanks to the unique approach to the incredible cuisine from the other side of the globe. Moroccan Soup Bar offers three different menus. The verbal menu that provides a range of this restaurant’s most popular vegetarian dishes, the banquet menu, from which you can experience immersion into Moroccan food, and the wrap-it menu, which is a range of the sensational flavours from the menu provided in a wrap that is available for takeaway

Sister of Soul

Just a stone’s throw away from the iconic St. Kilda Beach, Sister of Soul serves a range of vegetarian and vegan meals that also accommodates to those who have dietary requirements. This restaurant specialises in light, healthy vegetarian food from breakfast through to dinnertime. Sister of Soul for everyone, vegetarian or not, what’s on the menu is nourishing and packed with flavour and is served in this café setting that is luminous and has modern style and décor in the heart of St. Kilda.

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