Diners' Choice: Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Dorset

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best vegetarian restaurants in Dorset? 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!

GAJA

4.9

4.9 (47)

£25 and under

Indian

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gaja, Charminster's newest destination for Indian cuisine and bar experiences, where the rich flavors of India meet modern elegance.
Inspired by the sanskrit word for "elephant," Gaja symbolises strength, wisdom, and royalty - qualities reflected in every dish we serve.
Our menu offers a diverse selection of authentic Indian cuisine, crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional spices.

Experience the perfect blend of cultural charm and contemporary ambiance, with warm lighting and attentive service ensuring a memorable visit.
We prioritize hygiene and hospitality, making Gaja the ideal spot to savor India's vibrant culinary heritage in the heart of Charminster.

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Donald

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service on our 5th visit. Prices reasonable,good choice of menu and drinks,looking forward to visit No.6.

TWELVE EATERY

4.8

4.8 (1016)

£26 to £40

Vegan

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Sustainability and nutritional is at the core of Twelve. There are no obvious vegan cues and most of our guests don’t even make the connection that the menus is plant-based.

Twelve is defined not by what’s missing but by what it is.

Twelve Eatery is where vegans, vegetarians, pescetarians, flexitarians, omnivores and meat eaters meet to try creative dishes in a good atmosphere with stylish interiors.

We believe great food and good music should be enjoyed by everyone!

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Joy

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous service, amazingly delicious food that surpassed expectations with every mouthful - great atmosphere and surroundings- highly recommended and beyond!

The Old Inn

4.7

4.7 (3030)

£26 to £40

British

Wimborne

About the restaurant

The Old Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the idyllic village of Holt. Situated close to the historic town of Wimborne Minster, The Old Inn is the perfect destination when you fancy a homemade, traditional pub meal. With real fires, a beautiful garden and fantastic service, this pub is definitely worth a visit. We have worked hard to put together a menu that offers something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared at the Old Inn, from our Chicken Liver paté, to children’s chicken nuggets. We pride ourselves that all of our meals are traditionally cooked using largely locally sourced ingredients and our seasonal specials are definitely worth looking at too, as well as our delicious desserts! We aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service and we can cater for all types of parties.

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

Good food and service in nice surroundings, very pleasant staff.

Shalims Balti House

4.7

4.7 (998)

£25 and under

Indian

Weymouth

About the restaurant

Shalims Balti House is a national and regional award winning Indian restaurant. Come in and enjoy the best in Indian dining Weymouth has to offer. The mouthwatering food and warm comfortable surroundings all add to the experience that you'll find hard to beat when it comes to Indian food in the area. For the best food, service and comfort dine at Shalims Balti House.

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Steven

Dined on Jul 9, 2025

Excellent service with food to match in great surroundings.

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Popular dish

Jalfrezi Chicken Tikka

Popular dish

Chicken Tikka Masala (N)

Pho Bournemouth

4.7

4.7 (359)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Pho Bournemouth is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options.

We specialise in phở, the Vietnamese noodle soup and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles, and fresh salads too. Our starters such as summer rolls and spring rolls are perfect for sharing with friends and family. We also offer an entirely gluten free dessert menu with dishes like Pandan waffles, condensed milk ice cream and a Vietnamese affogato.

Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular dietary restrictions. We are also accredited by Coeliac UK.

Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Ps, we are dog friendly so your 4-legged friends are always welcome.

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Lynnette

Dined 5 days ago

Went with work colleagues for a birthday. Beautiful Food, beautifully presented and well priced. Service was attentive and friendly. Would Definitely recommend

Oliveto

4.6

4.6 (2562)

£26 to £40

Italian

Weymouth

About the restaurant

Oliveto brings Italian cuisine from the heart of the owners and Italian Chefs. Using local produce with the finest Italian ingredients the restaurant prides itself on quality food with a difference in a venue which provides an amazing setting. Whilst dining on excellent cuisine you can enjoy panoramic views of Weymouth Bay and the Jurassic coastline in a relaxed and grand setting. Respecting the building's origins as part of the piers bandstand the restaurant's decor nods to the past incorporating art deco features together with modern design. You sense a feeling of luxury as you walk through the doors.

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Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful restaurant and beautiful food highly recommend!

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Popular dish

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Côte Brasserie - Bournemouth

4.6

4.6 (93)

£25 and under

French

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Join us at Côte to discover modern French food in Bournemouth, right in the heart of town. Nestled in an art deco building opposite the city arcade, Côte Bournemouth offers a truly exquisite dining experience over two floors, with a balcony boasting views across the town centre. We're just a short walk from the beachfront and the beautifully landscaped Lower Gardens - so why not take in the sea air, or wander amongst glorious floral displays, before stopping by to enjoy something delicious from our menu of classic French dishes? So whether it's date night, a family get-together or a meal with friends, we'd love to welcome you in to enjoy our outstanding French food in Bournemouth.

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tomVIP

Dined on Jul 15, 2025

Starters offer delicious as was tarte au citron. Great idea

Macready's

4.6

4.6 (31)

£26 to £40

British

Sherborne

About the restaurant

"The Sherborne is a reborn wonder. Once a grand house with a staircase mural by Sir James Thornhill, whose other works include the paintings on the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, Sherborne House became so dilapidated that it was placed on the Heritage at Risk register. Now sensitively refurbished, it’s the town’s premier arts venue, with extensive galleries, an impressive events space and shop. The Sherborne also welcomes visitors to the popular Macready’s Restaurant and Bar, serving everything from light bites (from £12) to substantial main courses such as smoked ham hock with confit garlic and leek and pearl barley risotto (£22) and pan-fried gnocchi (£19.50), in an atmospheric and glamorous setting with attentive, unfussy service." As noted by Jon Woolcott in The 50 best museum cafes in the UK, The Guardian (15 April 2025)

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John

Dined 7 days ago

A great addition to Sherborne, superb food and a great venue. The staff are always very helpful and friendly and it is obvious that a very good working relationship has been built between the staff and management. Best of all it's a five minute walk down the road from us.

Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.5

4.5 (628)

£25 and under

Italian

Poole

About the restaurant

Welcome to Da Vinci’s, the best Italian restaurant on Poole Quay and only a stone’s throw away from the water’s edge. Established in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run business, specialising in fresh, local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style.

Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or a special meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer.

Our beautiful Italian restaurant in Poole has a cosy downstairs right on the Quay front and own upstairs dining room features seven windows overlooking the harbour.
We are family friendly (hey, we’re Italian!) have highchairs and can provide smaller portions of pasta for children.

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nicholas

Dined on Jul 6, 2025

great food great ervice sat outside enjoyed livee music made a birthday treat very enjoyable will book again soon

Natty's Jerk Bournemouth

4.3

4.3 (16)

£25 and under

Caribbean

Bournemouth

About the restaurant

Wah gwaan, Bournemouth? We are Natty's Jerk - a Caribbean food experience and Uber Eat's Restaurant of the Year 2024! 🇯🇲

Since 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock. 💚💛❤️

Head down to our Shack in Portsmouth to experience where it all began, or let us transport you to J.A with the atmosphere and rich flavours of Natty's Jerk Kitchen & Rum Bar, Bournemouth. We can't wait for you to try!

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Laura

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Great atmosphere, excellent food and drinks. Everything was tasty. We just had quite a long wait for our food.

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