20 Best Barcelona vegetarian restaurants
Are there any vegetarian restaurants in town where we can go? Lori K. and her family are vegetarian, and they were worried about not having enough food options during their stay. I answered them not to worry: I’ve been vegetarian myself since 2010, and I’m a huge foodie, so I was able to recommend them my favorite local venues. In fact, nowadays most “normal” restaurants have enough veggie options in their menus to have a decent meal even if you don’t eat meat or fish. These last 10 years Barcelona has actually become one of the most vegetarian-friendly cities in Spain and there’s no need to hunt for pure vegetarian restaurants to avoid starving.
And the options for vegans have actually grown a lot, as well. I’m actually seeing a trend of more vegan restaurants than vegetarian restaurants opening lately. And I do have a post about vegan restaurants in my blog as well. So for the purpose of this post I’ll be focusing on (ovo-lacto) vegetarian restaurants, and just mention some vegan and vegetarian-friendly options in each area, so you have as many choices as possible when your stomach starts growling.
Best vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona Old Town
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Teresa Carles
She decided to introduce creative cuisine instead, and modernize the look of her venue (BTW, very centrally located near Plaça Catalunya). It’s been a success: arrive early if you don’t want to have to wait to get a table! Vegetarian and vegan options available. She also owns the trendy flexiterian restaurant Flax & Kale nearby.
LOCATION: Raval, very close to Plaça Catalunya (city center)
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Sesamo
Located in an alley of Raval, just of the Sant Antoni Market, this is another of the classics in town. Small and cozy, its short menu that combines Spanish Tapas with international food (from Italy slightly more than other areas) is a great choice for a romantic dinner that can be topped with one of their lovely wines, their peach sangria or one of their cocktails.
LOCATION: Raval, very close to Sant Antoni Market.
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The Green Spot
Classed 3rd best vegetable restaurant in Spain and 29 in the World, their motto is “veggie for veggies and for non veggies”. Their menu features vegetarian and vegan specialties from all over the world: Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian and of course Spanish. All with the “healthy food” idea in mind. It is located in Port Vell, and it has a Nordic, young and fancy feel.
LOCATION: Born, right on the age of the Barceloneta district.
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Maoz Vegetarian
When I finish one of my tours of the Gothic Quarter too late to head come to cook lunch, or when I don’t have much time to waste, Maoz is my go-to place in the area. And if you are a fan of falafel, its name might ring a bell and you are right: it’s the Barcelona branch of the Maoz Falafel European chain. You’ll find here quick and delicious street food: a Middle Eastern salad bar, pitta bread, falafel and fried potato wedges. There’s not a lot of space to seat: just two tall counters with a handful of stools – you might have to eat on the street.
LOCATION: Gothic Quarter, not far from La Rambla.
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Krishna Lunch Room
If you’ve been following this post for a while, you have probably noticed that I like to include some quirky options in my recommendations from time to time. And this one is one that you won’t see recommended in other blogs because it’s kind of a secret. The Barcelona Krishna community has an eatery open to anyone during lunchtime, and their entire menu is vegetarian. You’ll find here a salad buffet, veggie patties, a few warm veggie dishes, and home made bread and dessert. It’s simple, it’s cheap, but it’s… unique. It’s not even marked on the street: you’ll have to ring on the intercom and go up the stairs. What an adventure! (and no, they won’t try to recruit you)
LOCATION: Gothic Quarter, in an alley behind Plaça Reial.
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More places where to eat vegetarian in the Old Town
OTHER VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS:
- Biocenter (Raval). A classic, known for its all-you-can-eat buffet.
- Vegetalia (Born and Gothic Quarter). Simple international comfort food, burgers and pizza.
- Organic (Raval). Street food stand in the Boqueria Market.
- La Cereria (Gothic Quarter). “Galettes” (buckwheat savory creptes) and light Mediterranean dishes.
VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA:
- Bubita bar (Born). Vegan tapas and sangria.
- El Vato Loco (Born). Vegan pizza.
- Rasoterra (Gothic Quarter). Organic Italian food.
- Cat Bar (Gothic Quarter near the Port). Vegan burgers.
- Fronda Pasaje (Gothic Quarter). Fine dining.
- Velada (Gothic Quarter). Tapas and cocktails.
- Veggie Garden (Raval). Comfort food.
MY FAVORITE VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY PICKS:
- El Quim de la Boqueria (Ramblas). The best tapas bar in La Boqueria Market.
- El Xampanyet. Traditional tapas in a bodega from 1929.
- Gusti Toscani (Gothic Quarter close to La Rambla). Italian sandwiches.
- Tapeo (Born). Sophisticated tapas.
Top vegetarian restaurants in Eixample
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Green & Burger
LOCATION: Across the park from the Passion Façade of Sagrada Familia.
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Amaltea
Open since 1998, this is another classic of the Barcelona vegetarian restaurants. Located in an area with lots of offices, they offer a very affordable and interesting daily menu during lunchtime on week days. During the weekends and at night they upgrade their formula to more elaborated dishes, still decently priced compared to what you can expect in the area. Their food is an attractive mix of Indian, Middle-Eastern, Italian, Mexican and Spanish recipes. They also organize meditation workshops.
LOCATION: Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample.
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Fat Veggies
A place where vegetables become the star of the menu, where even the mains are clearly identifiable seasonable veggies, and the protein is reduced to beans served as starters. When they say “Eat your Veggies”, they really mean it! They have a tasting menu available, a well chosen wine list and specialty coffee.
LOCATION: Dreta de l’Eixample.
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Faire Tapas & Wine
If you’ve been looking for a place to try gourmet vegetarian tapas, look no more! At Faire you’ll find a satisfying selection of cold dips, warm tapas, and if you are still hungry, a short selection of international dishes. Their cooking has Asian and Italian influences, that mix nicely with their Spanish tapas selection. And you won’t need to go somewhere else for dessert: their raspberry friands look like they were made at the kitchen of a 5-star hotel! All their wines are organic natural wines, and they also have cocktails and sangria. And they also own a brunch place nearby called Faire Brunch & Drinks.
LOCATION: Dreta de l’Eixample.
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La Papa
The perfect place for a lunch break during work, or to get away from the tourist crowds if you are sightseeing. This cafe of modern design calms your senses and feeds your soul… and your stomach. They design their dishes to be balanced and nutritious, as well as fun. You’ll find here yummy bowls, toasts, pancakes and salads, as well as a specialty coffee station and a creative selection of lattes.
LOCATION: They have two venues, one in Esquerra de l’Eixample and one at the limit of Central Eixample with Gracia.
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More places where to eat vegetarian in the Eixample
OTHER VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS:
- Eqvilibrium (Dreta de l’Eixample). Vegan brunch.
- Vegetalia (Sant Antoni). Simple international comfort food, burgers and pizza.
- Wild Food (Central Eixample close to Gracia). Comfort food and lots of cakes.
- Arc Iris (Central Eixample close to Gracia). Vegetarian daily menu, and the oldest vegetarian in Barcelona after the iconic L’Hortet closed.
VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA:
- Vegan Junk Food (Central Eixample close to La Pedrera). Pizza, burgers, nachos…
- Roots & Rolls (Dreta de l’Eixample). Asian food (mostly Japanese, with Indian and Thai touches).
- Veggie Garden (City Center close to Plaça Catalunya). Organic Italian food.
- Vegan Tulsi (Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample). Vegan burgers.
- Vrutal (City Center). Vegan burgers and sides to share.
- Pötstot (Central Eixample). Gluten-free vegan tapas, paella and Spanish and Italian mains.
- Mad Mad Vegan (Central Eixample). Vegan burgers and sides to share.
- Modoki Funky Roll (Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample). Vegan sushi and Japanese street food.
MY FAVORITE VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY PICKS:
- Cerveseria Catalana / Ciudad Condal / Vinitus / Vinitus Germà Petit (Central Eixample). They all belong to the same group and the food is very similar, with lots of veggie options.
- Little Andaman (Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample). Modern Indian.
- Xavier Pellicer (Central Eixample, close to La Pedrera). Fine dining, mostly veggie dishes, but also some meat and fish options.
- Virens (Central Eixample). Mostly plant-based creative cooking, at the Almanac Hotel.
Great vegetarian restaurants in Poblenou
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Aguaribay
LOCATION: Central Poblenou.
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Little Fern Cafe
Little Fern serves one of the best vegetarian brunches in Barcelona. A pletora of toast, granola, eggs, pancakes and banana bread await you here. But make sure to leave some room for their delicious cakes. Cafeine lovers will also find here wonderful specialty coffee. And because I have a sweet tooth, I need to recommend you their iced salted caramel latte. They have also opened recently a bakery for take-away.
LOCATION: Central Poblenou district.
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Sopa
Frequented by office workers, university students and young ex-pats on a break from their coworkings, at Sopa you can eat as well as take a yoga class. And as it name suggests, their specialty is soups, but you’ll love the rest of their light lunk offerings.
LOCATION: Upper Poblenou.
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More places where to eat vegetarian in Poblenou
VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA:
- Morgentau (22@, close to Glories). Vegan brunch and breakfast.
- Desoriente (Central Poblenou). Vegan Asian food.
- Blu Bar (Central Poblenou). Vegan pizza, burgers, tapas and international comfort food. Cocktails and drinks.
- Vrutal (Central Poblenou). Vegan burgers and sides to share.
- 26kg (Central Poblenou). Italian.
- Local 92 Barcelona (Central Poblenou). Pizza, Pasta and Middle Eastern street food.
MY FAVORITE VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY PICKS:
- Üli Brunch (Lower East of Poblenou). Mostly ovo-lacto vegetarian brunch, with one salmon option.
- Minyam (Central Poblenou). Don’t miss their vegetable paella made with smoked rice.
Good vegetarian restaurants in other districts
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Veg World India
LOCATION: Sout-East of Gracia, close to Plaça Joanic.
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Cafe Floh
Cafe Floh is one of those places where you’ll stay forever chatting with friends. In the morning, for their coffee and cakes. At lunch, for their lovely menu del dia (day specials). And at night for their a la carte choices. Their cooking has Mediterranean influences, with Italian dishes and touches of French cuisine. But it’s also international, with its nods to Mexican and Asian food cultures.
LOCATION: Center of Gracia district.
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Rabipelao
If you are a Latin food lover, this is your place to be. A haven of arepas, tacos, tequeños, ceviche, patacones, cachapas… Most of their dishes can be made with vegan alternatives to cheese and cream. A great place to start a night exploring the cozy bars of the Gracia district.
LOCATION: Center of Gracia district.
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La Vitaminica d'Horta
A classic in Barcelona, the local vegetarians have always pilgrimed there to enjoy their home made food. Rice and fideua, bean dishes, hearthy soups, splendid salads… Head over here if you happen to have time to explore the Horta Labyrinth park.
LOCATION: Horta district.
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Perejil
So your friends are insisting in hopping from bar to bar in the Poble Sec district, and you aren’t sure if there’ll be enough food for you? Don’t worry, most of them serve at least one or two vegetarian options. But if you prefer, you can wait for them enjoying the street food of Perejil. Kebabs, burgers, durums, falafel and other Middle Eastern delicacies. Most of their food is vegan, except maybe the feta.
LOCATION: Poble Sec district.
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La Riera
A lovely option after visiting the FC Barcelona Stadium, La Riera is a local venue off the beaten path serving lovely menú del dia. They are only open for lunch, and can cater for gluten-free needs and other special dietary needs.
LOCATION: Les Corts district.
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Daso
And a little bit further but not too much, Daso is another vegetarian Barcelona restaurant opening only for lunch and only serving lunch menus. It is a good option either after visiting the FC Barcelona Stadium or if you need a break from shopping around in the Upper Diagonal.
LOCATION: Les Corts district.
What other vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona do you know?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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