50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Canada for 2019
Gone are the days where those who choose not to eat meat are relegated to mediocre sides and salads — OpenTable's 2019 list of the 50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Canada highlights the most popular veg-forward restaurants, all across the country. The menus at these vegetarian, vegetarian-friendly, and vegan restaurants feature vegetables front and center, creatively presented with expert technique and serious attention to flavor. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 500,000+ reviews of more than 3,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.
| Restaurants: | 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower, Afghan Kitchen South Surrey, Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Continental, Afghan, Mediterranean… |
| Neighborhoods: | Downtown / Entertainment District, Surrey, Kingston… |
360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower
$$$$·Continental·
Downtown / Entertainment District
- Scenic View
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
What an amazing place to go to. We went at sunset, and the views are out of this world. Amazing food and amazing people there.
Afghan Kitchen South Surrey
$$$$·Afghan·
Surrey
- Authentic
- Good for a Date
- Neighborhood Gem
Excellent food and the service was very good! We'll definitely be back!
Atomica Kitchen / Cocktails
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Kingston
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
- Bar Seating
A fun restaurant with excellent pizzas! Vegan and GF options are nice too.
Berkeley North
$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Hamilton
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Great staff, wonderful food and ambience highly recommend.
Bistro 67
$$$$·Canadian·
Whitby
- Local Ingredients
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Amazing atmosphere! Great food. My new top pick for date night.
Byblos - Downtown
$$$$·Mediterranean·
Downtown / Financial District
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
Great food and great service!
The Canteen on Portland
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Dartmouth
- Local Ingredients
- Neighborhood Gem
- Creative Cuisine
My wife loved it and so did the couple we were with.
Cluny
$$$$·French·
Distillery District
- Good for a Date
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
We had brunch at Cluny’s and thoroughly enjoyed it! Fantastic eggs Benedict, fresh pastries and they made a berry bowl for us. Hope to return again soon!
Damas
$$$$·Syrian·
Mile End
- Special Occasion
- Tasting Menu
- Authentic
Love this restaurant, been many many times and always consistent on all fronts. Highly recommend.
District Eatery
$$$$·American·
Downtown / Entertainment District
- Healthy
- Casual
- Vegan
Good food. Pleasant atmosphere. Nice and friendly staff.
Diwan at the Aga Khan Museum
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
North York / Don Mills
- Great for Lunch
- Creative Cuisine
- Special Occasion
Great meal!
Donna Mac
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
Downtown
- Fit for Foodies
- Good for a Date
- Creative Cuisine
Our service was exceptional. Lovely decor, and the food was great.
Earls Kitchen + Bar - King Street
$$$$·Global, International·
King West
- Great for Lunch
- Good for Groups
- Casual
We tried Earls after a long day of touring Niagara Falls. We enjoyed our drinks and our meal. We tried the Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl and the Chicken Tacos. Both were very good! Th…Read more
East is East - Main St
$$$$·Indian·
South Main
- Live Music
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Authentic
The food and the service were great. Live music and dancing were way more than expected. I had a very good time celebrating my birthday with my friends here.
El Catrin
$$$$·Mexican·
Distillery District
- Fun
- Good for a Date
- Great for Outdoor Dining
One of my favourite spots in the city. Fantastic food & service. Great vibe.
Europea
$$$$·French·
Downtown
- Special Occasion
- Creative Cuisine
- Tasting Menu
The world-class dining experience of a lifetime! Dining as art and performance . Exquisite and delicious and beautiful cuisine. The concept of the presentation experience is pure g…Read more
EVOO in the Courtyard
$$$$·Mediterranean·
St. John's
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Good for a Date
- Vegan
Delectable Mediterranean fare. Wonderful warm service in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
Fairouz
$$$$·Middle Eastern·
Downtown
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Everything from the food to the service was fantastic. The flavours were well balanced and the cocktails were delicious! The service was casual yet professional and not over poweri…Read more
forage
$$$$·Northwest·
West End
- Local Ingredients
- Creative Cuisine
- Fit for Foodies
Food is fresh and delicious. Worth your visit.
Fresh on Bloor
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
The Annex
- Vegan
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
Amazing food and service as usual.
Fresh on Front
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
St. Lawrence Market
- Vegan
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
Super tasty - our server was lovely and had great recommendations! Highly recommend.
Fresh on Spadina
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Chinatown / Kensington Market
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
Excellent customer service and great food!!
Fresh Restaurant - Yonge and Eglinton
$$$$·Vegan·
Yonge and Eglinton
- Vegan
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
A great casual, tasty dining experience which can be enjoyed by Vegans and non-vegans. The club house wrap would fool anyone into thinking they were eating meet.
Fresh on Crawford
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Queen West
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Casual
Love this place! Even my bf who is not vegan/vegetarian likes it too. Def a place I would recommend!
Hearth Restaurant
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
Saskatoon
- Good for a Date
- Local Ingredients
- Neighborhood Gem
The best spot in Saskatoon! We love eating at Hearth, and we think it's a wonderful example of local, thoughtful, and creative cuisine.
Hello123
$$$$·Vegan·
Queen West
- Vegan
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
The food and the service were great!!! We had the hello burger and I would definitely recommend it!
Ile Flottante (former Les Deux Singes)
$$$$·International·
Mile End
- Tasting Menu
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
We were 4 and very satisfied with the services, food and ambiance. For sure, we'll come back and recommended to friends.
Invitation V
$$$$·Vegan·
Old Montreal
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Healthy
Very helpful server, wide spacing between tables, good selection of vegan dishes we had not seen before along with staples we had not seen before.
Isaac's Way
$$$$·Canadian·
Fredericton
- Great for Lunch
- Local Ingredients
- Casual
Great food and great service, friendly. Will come again.
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon - Montréal
$$$$·Modern European·
Old Montreal
- Tasting Menu
- Special Occasion
- Romantic
YES absolutely for the exceptional experience, the impeccable service and the quality of the food.
Lake House Restaurant
$$$$·Steak·
St. Catharines
- Waterfront
- Scenic View
- Good for a Date
Excellent food and service as well as a beautiful view.
Lola Rosa Parc
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Mile End
- Healthy
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Casual
The best nachos. Period. The best sangria. Period.
Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro
$$$$·Canadian·
Guelph
- Good for a Date
- Local Ingredients
- Casual
The waiter was very friendly and kept congratulating us on our anniversary and gave us a gift card for our next visit. The food was delicious and very good value. Wonderful experie…Read more
Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant
$$$$·Moroccan·
Gastown
- Authentic
- Creative Cuisine
- Cozy
Very nice place with delicious food and good service.
My Shanti
$$$$·Indian·
Surrey
- Authentic
- Spicy
- Worth the Drive
I have been a curry fanatic for years and across the globe, and My Shanti is up there with the best.
Mythology
$$$$·Vegan·
Queen West
- Vegan
- Creative Cuisine
- Good for a Date
Delicious and super creative dishes. Absolutely love mythology. It never disappoints.
Neverland Tea Salon
$$$$·Afternoon Tea·
Kitsilano
- Afternoon Tea
- Good for Birthdays
- Special Occasion
This restaurant is adorable. Great food and great service. I loved all the mismatched teacups and decor. We just came in for a quick lunch, but we will definitely be back for high …Read more
Nuba - Kitsilano
$$$$·Lebanese·
Kitsilano
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Casual
- Healthy
Nuba was a great choice for a quiet, healthy lunch where it was possible to have a conversation without yelling at each other. Don't hesitate!
O&B Canteen
$$$$·Comfort Food·
Downtown / Entertainment District
- Casual
- Pre/post Theatre
- People Watching
Had another lovely Sunday brunch. Service is always good!!! Food excellent.
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Yonge & Front
$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown / Financial District
- Pre/post Theatre
- Casual
- Great for Lunch
Always a good experience.
OLO Restaurant
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
Victoria
- Fit for Foodies
- Local Ingredients
- Creative Cuisine
The food was outstanding -- creative choices, diverse tastes and textures, and beautifully plated. The wine pairings complemented the dishes very well. Clearly, significant care an…Read more
Open Sesame
$$$$·Pan-Asian·
Calgary
- Casual
- Good for a Date
- Healthy
I have been to this restaurant five times and continue to go back because of their make your own stir fry option. It has never disappointed me!
Piatto Pizzeria - Midtown St. John's
$$$$·Italian·
St. John's
- Great for Lunch
- Casual
- Authentic
Excellent food! The lunch special is our go-to choice. Great atmosphere and service!
Pineridge Hollow
$$$$·Canadian·
Oakbank
- Worth the Drive
- Great for Lunch
- Special Occasion
Breakfast was delicious! We didnt wait long for our food and the lady serving us was really nice. Such a cute and cozy place. The decorations and set up outside we also super cute…Read more
Plant Matter Bistro
$$$$·Vegan·
London
- Good for a Date
- Vegan
- Healthy
Another great visit to Plant Matter Bistro! Excellent service (thank you, Lauren) and an excellent meal, beautifully prepared and presented. It was a first visit for two of the gue…Read more
Plant Matter Kitchen
$$$$·Vegan·
London
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Healthy
I was treated to a wonderful vegan dinner to celebrate my nineteenth birthday! My table and I enjoyed our meals and I also experienced an espresso martini for the first time which …Read more
Planta Queen
$$$$·Vegetarian·
Downtown / Entertainment District
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Fit for Foodies
Great food, friendly wait staff and excellent ambiance!
Planta Yorkville
$$$$·Vegetarian / Vegan·
Yorkville
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Healthy
Great food. Great service. Will definitely go there again.
The Root Cellar
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
London
- Local Ingredients
- Healthy
- Organic
Great service and great food! Loved the space! We had a great time. Would definitely come back.
Rosalinda
$$$$·Vegan·
Downtown / Financial District
- Vegan
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Healthy
Great food, great service. Very accommodating for our party.
Storm Crow Manor
$$$$·Gastro Pub·
The Village
- Fun
- Good for Groups
- Good for Birthdays
Amazing place. Easily my favorite spot downtown for any occasion
Ten Foot Henry
$$$$·Contemporary Canadian·
Calgary
- Fit for Foodies
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Creative Cuisine
Awesome food and service. Jenna was super attentive, informative and friendly. All the dishes were amazing- excellent quality and good size portions. Definitely a place that you ha…Read more
Terroni ADELAIDE
$$$$·Italian·
Downtown / Financial District
- Good for a Date
- Good for Groups
- Good for Birthdays
Wonderful ambiance, great food, amazing service
Vij's
$$$$·Indian·
Fairview
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Amazing! The food was super, the space was lovely. Vig's deserves the awesome reputation that it has!
Woodlot
$$$$·Canadian·
Little Italy / College St.
- Good Vegetarian Options
- Good for a Date
- Fit for Foodies
Food was amazing. That sweet corn pasta was PERFECT!!!!
The Yellow Pear Kitchen
$$$$·Farm-to-table·
St. Catharines
- Great for Brunch
- Local Ingredients
- Sunday Lunch
So many delicious options, wanted to try everything! Can’t wait to come back!!!