The 11 best vegetarian restaurants in Vienna
In this blog article, we present a selection of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city - from cozy cafés to modern fine dining addresses. Let yourself be inspired and discover the delicious side of vegetarian cuisine in Vienna!
The restaurants featured are located near important Viennese sights. With your Vienna PASS or Vienna FLEXI Pass, you can explore Vienna and take delicious breaks in the best vegetarian restaurants!
Landia
Are you a vegetarian or vegan, but don't want to miss out on traditional Austrian home cooking? At Restaurant Landia, not far from Mariahilferstrasse in the Neubau district, there is a large selection of rustic dishes, such as “beef” roast with onions, schnitzel or goulash. Everything is vegetarian or even vegan. The restaurant is rustic, comfortable and there is a pub garden in the quiet alley. During the week there is also a reasonably priced lunch menu that changes daily.
- Mon-Sat 9 am.-10 pm. (kitchen 11 am-9 pm)
- Ahornergasse 4, 1070 Vienna
- Close to: Vienna Furniture Museum, Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum
- Main courses approx. 11-16€
- Website
Formosa
The menu at Formosa is a colorful mix of vegetarian and vegan dishes, but the focus is on Asian cuisine. The “Formosa Pancakes”, which have little in common with American pancakes, are particularly popular. They are thin, salty pancakes served with roasted vegetables, vegan ham and sauce. There are also burgers, fried pasta with various meat substitutes and vegan “Gansl” in the fall during goose season.
- Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
- Schottenfeldgasse 73, 1070 Vienna
- Close to: Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum, Vienna Furniture Museum
- Main courses approx. 12-17€
- Website
Naturkost St. Josef
Naturkost St. Josef has been selling the finest organic products since 1986 and now also serves food. The menu ranges from daily changing specials inspired by Indian, Mediterranean, oriental or rustic cuisine to salads, vegetables breaded and fried schnitzel-style as well as casseroles. The ingredients are all of the finest organic quality. The food is served from the counter, making the restaurant more of a snack bar than a restaurant. Afterwards, you can also buy the finest organic products to take away in the in-house store.
- Mon-Sat 10:30am-3:30pm
- Mondscheingasse 10, 1070 Vienna
- Close to: Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum, Vienna Furniture Museum
- Main courses approx. 14€
- Website
Secret Garden Café
At the Secret Garden Café, you can enjoy a varied selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes that place great emphasis on seasonality, regionality and are often gluten-free. Two freshly prepared dishes of the day await you every day, based on the seasonal vegetables on offer - at least one of which is always vegan. From spicy curries and colorful bowls to vegetable lasagna or original reinterpretations of international classics - the cuisine is creative and versatile. The focus is always on a balanced diet and the well-being of the guests. The current weekly menu can be viewed online so that you can tailor your visit to suit your taste.
- Mon-Sat 11 am - 7 pm, closed on public holidays
- Mariahilferstraße 45 - Im Raimundhof , 1060 Vienna
- Close to: Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum, Mariahilfer Strasse, Haus des Meeres
- Main courses approx. 10-17€, drinks approx. 2-6€
- Website
Tian Bistro
Enjoying and sharing together is at the heart of the vegetarian diet at Tian Bistro. The “Sharing Chef's Garden” menu, which is also available in vegan, is served in the middle of the table and shared by the guests. The menu is created every day by the kitchen team according to current availability, seasonal ingredients and their own creativity. Look forward to a very special culinary experience and let the Tian Bistro team surprise you and enchant your taste buds.
- Tue-Sat 5pm - 11pm
- Schrankgasse 4, 1070 Vienna
- Close to: Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum, Spittelberg, Volkstheater
- Menu 60€ per person from 2 persons
- Website
Hollerei
The Hollerei in the 13th district invites you on an enjoyable journey of discovery through Vienna's vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Seasonally inspired dishes with Mediterranean and Asian influences await you in a stylish and cozy atmosphere - such as the famous Hollerei burger made from quinoa beans, creamy Thai curry or sophisticated polenta and lentil salads. Particularly beautiful: a shady, leafy, idyllic garden that invites you to linger, especially in summer. Whether it's a cozy dinner, creative lunch menu or weekend breakfast - quality, sustainability and warm hospitality come together here.
- Mon-Sat 11:30am-11pm (kitchen until 9pm)
- Hollergasse 9, 1130 Vienna
- Close to: Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna Technical Museum
- Main courses: 16-21€, drinks 3-7€
- Website
Tian
If you are looking for an exceptional fine dining experience at star level, then Tian in the heart of Vienna is an absolute recommendation. The Michelin-starred restaurant is dedicated entirely to vegetarian cuisine - with the highest standards of quality, creativity and sustainability. Head chef Paul Ivic and his team create artfully composed dishes in which every ingredient - from root vegetables to delicate herb leaves - is allowed to unfold its full effect. State-of-the-art cooking techniques, fermentation and unusual product combinations ensure a taste experience that will delight even experienced gourmets. Only carefully selected, seasonal ingredients from organic and regional cultivation are used. The menu can also be served vegan on request, accompanied by a carefully selected wine pairing or non-alcoholic drinks. Due to the high demand, we recommend booking early so as not to miss out on this culinary highlight.
If you would like to take a piece of Tian home with you, Paul Ivic's cookbooks and a variety of jarred pastes, dressings, spreads and much more are available.
- Tue-Sat 6pm - 11pm
- Himmelpfortgasse 23, 1010 Vienna
- Close to: Stadtpark, House of Music, Capuchin Crypt, State Opera House
- Menu from 178€, drinks from 89€
- Website
Hausbar
An exceptional culinary experience at the highest level awaits you in the house bar in the traditional Künstlerhaus on Karlsplatz. The elegant restaurant has not only been praised in the Michelin Guide, but has also been awarded three toques by Gault&Millau - clear proof of its outstanding quality. The menu has a vegetarian focus and impresses with refined, seasonal creations that combine craftsmanship, aesthetics and taste at the highest level. On request, individual courses can also be prepared vegan or supplemented with high-quality fish or meat components - according to your personal preferences. The perfectly coordinated beverage accompaniment, whether with exquisite wines or non-alcoholic pairings, rounds off the enjoyment experience perfectly. The stylish, intimate atmosphere invites you to leave your everyday life behind and devote yourself entirely to the culinary moment. Early booking is recommended to secure a place in this special ambience.
- Thu-Sat 6 pm – 12am
- Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna (in the Albertina modern)
- Close to: Albertina modern, Karlskirche, Vienna Museum, State Opera
- Menu 149€, with drinks 69€
- Website
Rupps Bierlokal & Pub
At first glance a typical pub, Rupps stands out not only for its impressive whiskey list with over 1000 different whiskeys, but also for its purely vegetarian menu. The menu includes typical pub dishes such as toasts and burgers, as well as chili sin carne and goulash. The atmosphere is typically pub-like and rustic. The pub is located away from the tourist crowds in a residential area. Nevertheless, it is very well connected by tram or subway.
- Tue-Sat 6pm-2am (kitchen 6pm-10pm)
- Arbeitergasse 46, 1050 Vienna
- Main courses approx. 9-15€, drinks approx. 2-6€
- Website
Ditta
Inspired by seasonal vegetables and dishes from all over the world, the Ditta team creates a daily changing menu of its very own vegetable cuisine. Soup, salad, stew and a dish of the day are on the menu. The dishes are always vegetarian and often vegan or vegan options are also available. Many dishes are also gluten-free. There is also a small, fine breakfast menu. The restaurant itself is small and cozy, like a living room. In summer, there is also seating on the street. Due to the size of the restaurant and the kitchen, the lunch menu is only available while stocks last. It is therefore advisable to order in advance.
- Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm (lunch from 11:30am, while stocks last)
- Lerchenfelder Straße 94-98, 1080 Vienna
- Close to: Parliament, Museumsquartier, Leopold Museum
- Main courses 11-12€
- Website
XU’s Cooking
At first glance, XU's Cooking looks like a classic Asian restaurant: eight treasures, crispy duck and fried noodles - among many other dishes - are on the menu. However, all dishes are purely vegetarian and the meat is replaced by plant-based alternatives. The food is cooked fresh and without the use of glutamate. If meat substitutes are less appealing to you, you will also find a large selection of dishes without such alternatives.
The restaurant is located slightly away from the city center, but within walking distance of Westbahnhof station. The surrounding area with its small streets invites you to stroll and store - as does the nearby Mariahilfer Straße, Vienna's largest shopping street.
- Thu-Mon 11:30am-3pm & 5:30pm-10pm, Tue-Wed 5:30pm-10pm
- Kaiserstrasse 45, 1070 Vienna
- Close to: Westbahnhof, Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna Furniture Museum, Neubau district
- Main courses: 12-17€, drinks: 3.50 - 5€
- Website
If you are exploring Vienna, these vegetarian restaurants not only offer delicious food, but are also perfectly located near the city's most famous sights. So you can ideally combine culture and indulgence and enjoy your visit to Vienna to the full. Many of the sights are included in the Vienna PASS and the Vienna FLEXI Pass!
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