The 14 best vegetarian restaurants in Vienna

Schnitzel, Tafelspitz and Leberkäs - Viennese cuisine is traditionally very meat-heavy. In many typical Viennese inns, there is not much vegetarian food on the menu apart from desserts, salads or baked cheese. But the trend towards vegetarian and vegan food has not stopped in Vienna! More and more long-established restaurants are expanding their vegetarian and vegan offerings and there is now a large selection of restaurants that specialize in meat-free cuisine!

How vegetarian is Vienna?

According to the Austrian Vegan Society, 9% of the total Austrian population is vegetarian or vegan, and the proportion of vegetarians is slightly higher than that of vegans. Given the abundance and variety of good vegetarian restaurants in Vienna, you would think that the proportion would be a little higher in the capital.

Whether it's an Asian snack bar, traditional Austrian cuisine, a pub, café or Michelin-starred restaurant, Vienna has it all and makes vegetarians' hearts beat faster.

Join us on a vegetarian culinary journey through Vienna! With the HOP ON HOP OFF buses from Vienna Sightseeing you can easily reach the restaurants and neighborhoods presented and learn something about the city!

Secret Garden Café

The food at the Secret Garden Cafe is vegetarian, vegan, seasonal, regional and mostly gluten-free. In addition to salads and Indian dal, there are two daily specials inspired by seasonal vegetables. At least one of these daily specials is vegan. Whether curry, bowl, vegetable lasagna or vegan interpretations of international dishes, there are no limits to creativity at the Secret Garden Cafe. Healthy food and an inner balance always come first. The weekly menu with the daily specials is available online, so you can plan your visit according to your preferences.

Mon-Sat from 11 am to 7 pm, closed on public holidays
Mariahilferstraße 45 - Im Raimundhof , 1060 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 3: Mariahilferstrasse (red & blue line)
Main courses approx. 10-17€, drinks approx. 2-6€
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TIAN Bistro

The Tian Bistro is no ordinary restaurant, instead of a menu there is a vegan or vegetarian menu called “Sharing Chef's Garden”. The menu is served for sharing in the middle of the table. The dishes are based on the seasonal availability of regional produce and the creativity of the team of chefs. The website only gives you an insight into the ingredients used. So keep an open mind and let the Tian Bistro team surprise and enchant you with their culinary delights!

Tue - Sat from 5pm to 11pm
Schrankgasse 4, 1070 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 3: Mariahilferstrasse (red & blue line)
Menu 60€ per person from 2 persons
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Schwein

The “Schwein” on Siebensternplatz not only impresses with its funny name and hip location, but also with its modern interior, creative vegetarian dishes and a fine selection of drinks. At Schwein, you can start the day with a good vegetarian breakfast, with dishes from the breakfast menu available until 11:30. Whether omelette, eggs or French toast, every dish is served with an exciting twist. It is accompanied by bread from the trendy bakery Joseph Brot. The dishes on the lunch and dinner menu are also bursting with creativity and internationality. Cauliflower with gochujang or eggplant with miso are just two examples of how your taste buds are surprised and pampered here.

Mon-Sun from 9 am to 12 am (kitchen until 22:00)
Siebensterngasse 31/III, 1070 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 3: Mariahilferstrasse (red & blue line)
Main courses approx. 14-16€, drinks approx. 2-7€
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Lebenbauer Vollwert Restaurant

First of all, the Lebenbauer in Teinfaltstrasse is not a completely vegetarian restaurant, it also offers a few meat and fish dishes. However, in keeping with the principle of wholefood cuisine, most of the dishes are vegetarian or vegan. Regional, seasonal and fresh vegetables dominate the menu here. The prepared dishes are experimental and creative and taste anything but boring. And they are also very healthy! At Lebenbauer, vegetarians, vegans, pescetarians and meat eaters will all get their money's worth.

Mon-Fri from 11 am to 3 pm and form 5:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Teinfaltstrasse 3, 1010 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 5: Burgtheater (red & blue line), Station 6: University (blue line)
Main courses approx. 24-31€
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Veggico

Veggico serves popular classics from Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, all vegetarian or vegan! The well-seasoned dishes are an experience for the taste buds. During the week there are special offers at lunchtime, so it's worth planning your visit. The restaurant has a pleasant, cozy atmosphere. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a seat in this small restaurant.

The restaurant is a 20-minute walk along Josefstädterstraße from the HOP ON HOP OFF station.

Wed-Mon 11:30 am to 9pm
Josefstädter Str. 53, 1080 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 5: Burgtheater (red & blue line)
Main courses approx. 12-22€
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Freunderlwirtschaft

Enjoyment and seasonality take center stage at Freunderlwirtschaft. And, the name says it all, here it feels as if you are meeting, drinking and eating with good friends at home. The menu is small but delicious. The vegetarian or vegan dumplings are popular. All dishes are cooked and served by hand without additives or convenience products. You can also find an overview of all suppliers on the website.

Tue-Sat from 4pm to 12am, kitchen from 5pm to 9pm
Grünentorgasse 21, 1090 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 35: Palais Liechtenstein
Main courses approx. 16-20€, drinks 4-10€
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Wrenkh

Whether menu or a la carte, the Wrenkh serves delicious, creative vegetarian or vegan dishes. At lunchtime, the restaurant at the farmers' market offers a daily changing lunch menu. The dishes are based on the principles of sustainability, seasonality, regionality, freshness and purism. The motto is “less is more” and the ingredients are brought to their optimum and to a unique taste experience without a lot of fuss.

At Rauhensteingasse 12, there is also a lunch offer in the “little Wrenkh” Mon-Fri from 11 am to 4 pm. There is a cold buffet and a hot main course that changes daily. Perfect for a quick bite to eat!

Mon-Fri from 11am to 11pm, Sat from 12pm-11pm (kitchen until 10pm)
Bauernmarkt 10, 1010 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 11: Morzinplatz (blue line)
Main courses approx. 16-25€, drinks 3.5-8€
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Jola

Jola am Salzgries has been serving the finest upscale purely vegan menus since 2022. The number of dishes and the dishes themselves are always a surprise from the chef. Depending on the availability of ingredients and, of course, seasonality, Jonathan Wittenbrink conjures up a unique menu with a variety of smaller dishes. This is accompanied by a perfectly matched non-alcoholic beverage or wine pairing. Here, eating is not just a necessity or a pastime, but an experience for all the senses.

Wed-Sat 6pm-11pm
Salzgries 15, 1010 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 11: Morzinplatz (blue line)
Menu 185€, drinks from 59€
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Karma Food

Karma Food serves fresh, Indian or Indian-inspired vegan or vegetarian dishes that change daily. Whether curries, dal, aloo ghobi or salads, the dishes are varied, fair and inexpensive. There are several branches in Vienna and Klosterneuburg, with the one near Schwedenplatz being the most central. But Karma Food is not just a restaurant! In addition to cookbooks and cooking courses, you can also buy a variety of curry pastes, spice blends and sauces developed in-house.

Mon-Fri from 11 am to 2pm
Laurenzerberg 3, 1010 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 12: Schwedenplatz (blue line)
Main courses 9,90€, drinks 2,60-4,60€
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Café „das Goldstück“

Organic, seasonal, regional, fresh and delicious, the cafe “das Goldstück” combines all the positive qualities you would expect from a restaurant or cafe. The food, which is often salvaged, is used in its dishes, which are prepared with love and by hand, so that as little waste as possible is produced. In addition to breakfast and sweets, the menu also offers a short lunch menu with snacks and daily changing main courses. The café has a self-service concept. Food and drinks must therefore be ordered and collected at the counter.

Mon-Fri from 7:30 am to 5pm
Marxergasse 9, 1030 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 13: MAK/Wien Mitte
Main courses: 12-15€
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Tian

Vienna's vegetarian restaurant scene has a special restaurant for those interested in fine dining at Michelin star level. At Tian, Chef de Cuisine Paul Ivic serves exquisite, creative dishes in which the ingredients are processed down to the last leaf. The kitchen experiments with new cooking and fermentation techniques and is constantly on the lookout for new rarities. The ingredients are sourced as regionally as possible. The menu on offer can also be served vegan on request and a suitable wine or alcohol-free accompaniment can be ordered. Reservations should be made as early as possible in order to get the desired date.

If you would like to take a little “Tian” home with you, you can do so with Paul Ivic's cookbooks and a wide variety of jarred pastes, dressings, spreads and much more.

Tue – Sat from 6pm to 11pm
Himmelpfortgasse 23, 1010 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 15: Kursalon (red & blue line)
Menu from 178€, drinks from 89€
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Hausbar

The “Hausbar” in the Künstlerhaus on Karlsplatz also serves an excellent menu of fine cuisine. With a mention in the Michelin Guide and 3 toques from Gault-Millau, the restaurant is one of the city's elite, especially when it comes to vegetarian cuisine. The menu is designed to be vegetarian, but can also be ordered vegan or with a course of meat or fish. So everyone gets their money's worth! The drinks accompaniment is also put together for the menu with great attention to detail. The intimate atmosphere invites you to enjoy and be pampered.

Thu-Sat from 6 p.m. to 12am
Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Vienna (in the Albertina modern)
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 1: State Opera (blue & yellow line, Station 4: Naschmarkt (red line)
Menu 149€, accompanied drinks 69€
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XU’s Cooking

At first glance at the menu, XU's Cooking is an Asian restaurant like any other. Eight treasures, crispy duck and fried noodles are among the many other dishes on the menu. However, the dishes are all vegetarian and the meat in every dish is replaced with a vegetarian alternative. The food is also cooked fresh and without glutamate. If you don't fancy meat substitutes, you will also find a variety of dishes without alternative products on the menu. The location is somewhat remote from the city center, but within walking distance of Westbahnhof station. There are many small streets in the area for strolling and shopping, as well as Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna's largest shopping street.

Thu-Mon from 11:30 am to 3 pm& 5:30pm to 10pm, Tue-Wed from 5:30pm to 10pm
Kaiserstrasse 45, 1070 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 29: Westbahnhof (yellow line)
Main courses: 12-17€, drinks: 3.50 - 5€
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Hollerei

The Hollerei restaurant is located in a quiet alley in the 13th district with a beautiful dining room and an even more beautiful garden. Creative, seasonal dishes and vegetarian classics such as Thai curry or chickpea tajine are on the menu. You won't find any meat substitutes here, but that doesn't detract from the taste. Unique delicacies are conjured up here with vegetables, cheese, tofu or polenta. During the week, there is a cheaper lunch menu that changes daily.

Mon-Sat from 11:30 am to 11pm (kitchen until 9pm)
Hollergasse 9, 1130 Vienna
HOP ON HOP OFF Station 30: Schönbrunn (yellow line)
Main courses: 16-21€, drinks 3-7€
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Vegetarian restaurants in Vienna are as diverse as the city itself! Whether it's a quick snack or an extensive multi-course meal, you can experience a lot of culinary delights in Vienna, even if you don't want to eat meat or fish.

Travel through Vienna with the HOP ON HOP OFF buses from Vienna Sightseeing, learn new things about the city and its sights and enjoy the culinary stops along the way!