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8 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Australia [2024]

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Best Vegetarian Restaurant Australia
Best Vegetarian Restaurant Australia

Vegetarian Restaurant Australia

The vegetarian movement has been gaining popularity for years. The vegan lifestyle is one that is more sustainable and healthier, with many people turning to vegetarianism as a way to maintain their health and live a happier life. And now, vegetarian restaurants are popping up all over the place! Read on for 8 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Australia; you’re bound to find something new and exciting near you soon!

1. Yellow

Key ServicesVegetarian menu
Websitehttp://www.yellowsydney.com.au/
Address57 MacLeay St, Potts Point NSW
Phone+61 2 9332 2344
Operating Hours6pm-11pm Wednesday to Friday, 12pm-2:30pm and 6pm-11pm Saturday to Sunday

The cuisine at Yellow’s is a crash course in superb technique, balance, harmony, and wonderful invention. You’ve also got the finest Vegetarian restaurant in Australia with a fantastic wine list that includes organic, natural, and biodynamic quaffers from business partner Nick Hildebrandt.

Key Differentiators:

  • Wine list
  • Vegetable broth
  • Quaffers

2. The Raw kitchen

Key ServicesVegan food menu
Websitehttp://www.therawkitchen.com.au/
Address181A High St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Phone+61 8 9433 4647
Operating Hours12pm-9pm Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm-3pm Sunday

The Raw Kitchen is all about a healthy, eco-friendly, and environmentally responsible lifestyle. The facility includes a zero-waste shop, a yoga studio, and a popular events area, as well as pastries made from honey that are handcrafted in the bakery itself. They also have raw food lectures. The Raw Kitchen in Fremantle is a must-visit restaurant if you’re searching for an exceptional vegan spread. You can’t miss The Raw Kitchen, which is located in the vibrant borough of Fremantle and specializes in raw cuisine.

Key Differentiators:

  • Part restaurant, yoga, retail store, and event space
  • Hosts raw food workshops
  • Option to sit on communal long tables for shared public space interaction

3. Smith & Daughters

Key ServicesVegetarian food cuisines
Websitehttp://www.smithanddaughters.com/
Address175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC
Phone+61 3 9123 1712
Operating Hours6pm-12am Tuesday to Friday, 10am-1am Saturday, 10am-10:30pm Sunday

Mo Wyse and Shannon Martinez, this dynamic pair, not only shook up our ideas on vegetarian food, but they also leveled the roof off Melbourne’s culinary scene. They staged dove into Australia’s most magnificent and accessible plant-based banquet with devil horns raised to the sky. If you enjoy the dolcit tones of punk legends and a rock n’ roll approach, grab a seat and some veggies on your fork.

Key Differentiators:

  • Punk rock live music
  • Good ambiance
  • Served by a renowned chef

4. Yong Green Food

Key ServicesKorean vegan menu
Websitehttps://www.yonggreenfoodfitzroy.com.au/
Address421 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Phone+61 451 166 421
Operating Hours5pm-10pm daily

If you’re interested in going raw but haven’t yet found a location to start, Yong Green Food in Melbourne’s art scene is the place to go. The restaurant’s name comes from the fact that it is operated by two vegetarian sisters who are originally from meat-loving South Korea. The cuisine highly emphasizes the art of “uncooked cooking,” yet it also provides cooked choices such as pho, udon, and delectable curries for people who refuse to eat anything that isn’t heated.

The menu has been praised even by the most adamant meat-eaters, so go to Fitzroy toot sweet and see for yourself what all the fuss is about. You’ll discover how much more there is to the raw food movement than celery sticks and sad little salads after just one trip to Yong Green Food.

Key Differentiators:

  • Raw food
  • Salads
  • Wide selection of vegie foods

5. Two Bit Villains

Key ServicesVegan menu
Websitehttps://two-bitvillains.com/
AddressAdelaide Arcade, Shop 150, Level one, 111/117 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Phone+61 8 8232 1302
Operating Hours11:30am-3:30pm Tuesday, 11:30am-3pm and 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday to Thursday, 11:30am-9pm Friday, 11:30am-8:30pm Saturday, 11:30am-3pm Sunday

When you think about 1950s-diner restaurants, the first thing that comes to mind is burgers, bacon, and cheese – the whole works. Two Bit Villains in Adelaide isn’t any different except that the burgers aren’t made with meat. The fact that Two-Bit Villains doesn’t require all vegans to be on the raw food bandwagon is part of its appeal. Some vegans long for the soothing embrace of a filthy burger and fries, which this restaurant may replicate even better than the genuine thing.

Key Differentiators:

  • 1950’s vibes
  • Variety of meat alternatives
  • Homemade BBQ sauce

6. Bodhi

Key ServicesVegan menu
Websitehttps://www.bodhirestaurant.com.au/
Address2-4 College Street, Sydney 2000
Phone+61(02) 9360 2523
Operating Hours11am-3pm and 5pm-10pm Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm-10 Sunday

You don’t have to miss out on all the greatest things in life simply because you’re vegan – one of them is yum cha. For over 30 years, Sydney people have adored Bodhi for its Taoist, plant-based food principles and has been a go-to for those looking for something special. A lovely, peaceful ambience has a beautiful, tranquil atmosphere with fig trees, traditional lanterns, and glittering fairy lights at night. While there won’t be any clattering trolleys about, the yum cha imitation menu will seem quite authentic – including some absolutely Instagram-worthy fruity fresh cocktails.

Key Differentiators:

  • Taoist vegan food philosophy
  • Cozy and Instagrammable spot
  • Clean and healthy food menu

7. Two Chaps

Key ServicesPlant-based menu
Websitehttp://twochaps.com.au/
Address122 Chapel St, Marrickville, NSW 2204
Phone(02) 9572 8858
Operating Hours7:30am-3pm Monday to Saturday, 8am-3pm Sunday

Two Chaps is an iconic industrial place in Marrickville, a suburb of Sydney. Always bursting with fresh greens and local foods, their cuisine is entirely vegan. They also make their own breads and pastries using Australian sustainable and organic flours on-site.

Key Differentiators:

  • Breads and pastries
  • Organic ingredients from local produce
  • Thursday and Friday night pasta dinner

8. Botanica

Key ServicesVegan salads and other vegan menus
Websitehttp://botanicarealfood.com.au/
AddressShop 9, 1 Enoggera Tce, Red Hill, QLD
Phone07 3367 3334
Operating Hours8am-6pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday

It’s a hybrid restaurant/salad bar that sits at the top of the list. It’s not a conventional restaurant, but it doesn’t take away from its significance or excellence. Brett and Alsion Hutley wanted to offer healthy everyday takeaway food without sacrificing taste, so they started creating nutrient-dense meals. Two restaurants and a reputation for not only healthy vegetarian cuisine, but also for a beautiful showcase of the seasons and respect for ingredients at every stage, have emerged as a result.

Key Differentiators:

  • Meat alternatives
  • Salad bar
  • Excellent food experience

Vegetarian Restaurant Australia

There are a lot of vegetarian restaurants in Australia that offer meat alternatives, healthy food and special menus for people who don’t eat meat. If you’re looking for a vegetarian restaurant close to home or on vacation with vegan dishes, this list should give you some ideas!

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I'm currently the editor at FunEmpire Media Australia. I've over 8 years of experience in the media industry discovering the best local businesses, places and things to do in Australia. From lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, education and more, I strive to curate the very best Australia has to offer.