Best Vegetarian Restaurants: 12 of the Top Places in Europe

Take a tour of Europe and you'll find some of the best vegetarian restaurants in the world, where your meat–loving friends won't feel like they're missing out.

Far from vegetarian food being something to 'endure', the old continent has stepped it up when it comes to meat–free dining, making it an exciting destination in its own right.

From Michelin–starred haute cuisine in sleek surroudings to hearty cafe fare in hip hangouts, here's our pick of the best vegetarian restaurants in Europe, from Amsterdam to Warsaw, where you'll feel the love for vegetables.

1. Mildreds, London

Something of a Soho insitution, Mildreds has stood the test of time, serving modern, international vegetarian fare in warm and comfortable surroundings for almost three decades.

Mildreds
45 Lexington St, London W1F 9AN, United Kingdom
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2. Manna, London

A stylishly understated restaurant tucked away in the villagey area of Primrose Hill, Manna has all the feel of stumbling across a deliciously modern vegetarian secret.

Manna
4 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 3AJ
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3. Vanilla Black, London

Refined nouvelle cuisine can be found on the menu in this elegant, yet mellow London diner. Exciting twists take the meat–free menu to another dimension.

Vanilla Black
17-18 Tooks Court London EC4A 1LB
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4. Lucky Leek, Berlin

Listed in the Michelin Guide, the Lucky Leek succesfully navigates that fine line between friendliness and professionalism, serving modern fare in relaxed surroundings.

Lucky Leek
Kollwitzstraße 54, 10405 Berlin, Germany
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5. Hiltl, Zurich

This Zurich institution takes the World Guiness Book of Records title of 'The Oldest Vegetarian Restaurant'. However, this is a foward–thinking progressive vegetarian venue showcasing vegetarian food at its finest. A breezy modern rustic downstairs self–service cafe leads to a comfortable smart casual restaurant upstairs.

Hiltl
Sihlstrasse 28, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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6. Rasoterra, Barcelona

Creative and colourful, the Rasoterra bistro is set in the Barrio Gótico, serving seasonal and local ingredients sourced from their own gardens in a nearby city. Expect Spanish–style vegetarian tapas and other modern dishes.

Rasoterra
Vegetarian Bistrot Carrer de Palau, 5 08002 Barcelona
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7. Botaniq, Copenhagen

Sustainability and green living are at the heart of this organic restaurant, serving largely vegan food with much of the produce being grown on the restaurant's own organic farm.

Botaniq Food & Juice
Frederiksborggade 26 1360 København K
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8. Tian Experience Taste, Vienna

Christian Halper's vision of a vegetarian restaurant to excite non-vegetarians took root in Tian, where the emphasis is on interesting and exciting flavours.

Himmelpfortgasse 23, 1010 Vienna
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9. Veg Deli, Warsaw

This stylish two–floor eatery boasts its own homebaked goods and jams, as well as sunny outdoor seating.

Veg Deli
ul. Radna 14 Warsaw,
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10. Il Margutta, Rome

When in Rome, try the rareity that is a vegetarian restaurant. Il Margutta is a jewel in the vegetarian crown, set in an airy gallery come restaurant with a wide selection of dishes based on the bounty of Rome's fruit and vegetables.

ll Margutta vegetarian food & art
Via Margutta, 118 - 00187 - Roma
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11. Joia, Milan

Milan's Michelin–starred vegetarian restaurant is a must for an experience in the heady heights that vegetarian haute cuisine is capable of. Exquisite plating makes for a memorable experience.

Joia
Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18, 20124 Milano
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12. De Bolhoed, Amsterdam

Named after a 'bowler' hat, this eclectic cafe–style restaurant is a relaxed affair serving organic vegetarian dishes with a generous dessert selection to follow.