Diners' Choice: Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best vegetarian restaurants in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Holy Basil Thai

4.9

4.9 (786)

$41 to $100

Thai

Croydon

About the restaurant

Holy Basil in Croydon Victoria has a very simple vision, to bring wholesome, delicious and exciting food to the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our dream at Holy Basil was to create an exciting diner in the Eastern suburbs where people can relax, come together, have fun and enjoy proper homemade food in a very inclusive environment.
We are proud to deliver 100% vegan and Vegetarian options at Holy Basil, use free-range eggs and source only sustainably caught seafood as well as a range of other exciting meals with 95% of the menu being gluten free.
At Holy Basil we make our own curry pastes, sauces, desserts, chilli jam, and roti.
We happily use gluten free soy and 100% pure fish sauce.
We greatly appreciate your support in choosing to dine at Holy Basil.
Chefs Duncan Robertson and Julia Robertson look forward to seeing you.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 4 days ago

Celebrated a birthday with friends, food was simply delicious, service exceptional. Highly recommended Holy Basil for anyone wanting an authentic Thai fix

Bhang

4.8

4.8 (606)

$41 to $100

Indian

Brunswick

About the restaurant

Bhang is a unique warehouse cocktail bar serving contemporary Indian fare off Sydney Rd in Brunswick exploring the many different flavours of India through food and drink. We have a cocktail for every occasion and taste, and dishes from all corners of India such as the Mangalorean inspired 'Kori Gassi', 'Kashmiri Trout' and Rajasthani 'Junglee Maas'. Come and try our THALI available every night $30 Veg $32 Non-Veg

Bhang has an ample selection of vegan and gluten free items that compete equally in flavour and popularity with our charcoal meats and tandoor dishes. Bhang's wine and craft beer list showcase local producers, while our Indian inspired cocktails are an absolute must try.

HAPPY HOUR EVERY NIGHT 5-7PM: $14 COCKTAILS, CHEAP WINE, BEER & CHAAT

Top review

Niki

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great service, cocktails downstairs during happy hour, such great value! Dinner upstairs… had the Feed Me banquet, very generous assortment of fabulous modern Indian delicacies, in a lovely space. Highly recommend! 😋

Edithvale General Store

4.8

4.8 (376)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Edithvale

About the restaurant

Edithvale's Meeting Place. Tucked away in the heart of Edithvale and serving up fresh and wholesome food every day of the year!

Top review

Karen

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Food was great, good sized potions. Lots of great flavours.

Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (31)

$40 and under

Australian

Carlton

About the restaurant

Green Man's Arms is a cozy, eco-conscious pub nestled on Lygon Street, Carlton.

Specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, this venue champions local, seasonal produce in every dish. Signature items include their crispy eggplant parma and freshly baked focaccia, making it a hotspot for plant-based food lovers.
The drink menu showcases a wide range of locally brewed craft beers, ciders, and natural wines, perfectly complementing the sustainable ethos of the venue.

Beyond the food, Green Man’s Arms is a hub for community engagement with live music and events focused on environmental awareness.
The warm, laid-back vibe and intimate setting make it the perfect place to relax, share a meal, and enjoy good company.

Green Man's Arms offers a unique dining experience that’s as good for the soul as it is for the planet.

Top review

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food. My third time here, this time took a friend for a long overdue catchup and he couldn’t stop raving about the food! The venue is lovely snd the staff are kind snd friendly. We will be coming back an again for sure!

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