10 of the most vegan and vegetarian cities in Europe
What makes a city vegan, vegetarian or veg-friendly? The amount of restaurants in which one doesn’t have to mind the menu, knowing that all dishes are vegetarian or plant-based is an important one. But being able to find veggie options in mainstream restaurants is so as well, just as affordability and the amount of variety in vegetarian and vegan food (choices that range from fast food to fine food). We’ve made a selection of 10 of the most vegan and vegetarian cities in Europe. What are your opinions – which cities do you recommend? Let us know on .
- Berlin (4,5 fully vegan or vegetarian restaurants per 100.000 inhabitants)
No doubt that Berlin is Europe’s most vegan and vegetarian friendly city. The amount of veggie eateries is enormous, but it’s also a city in which can find a splendid variety of veggie food, from fries and burgers, to delicate upscale restaurants. Moreover, prices in Berlin are reasonable, and the mainstream eateries will most probably offer veggie options as well. Find some of the nicest veggie restaurants and eateries in Berlin here.
2. Barcelona (3,4 per 100.000)
Surprised to see Barcelona at second place? Look at that numbers, definitely not bad. Vegan and vegetarian options in Barcelona are rapidly increasing, and the city council declared Barcelona recently a veggie-friendly city (for which it will also take some actions). Moreover, food options are absolutely affordable and varied. Vegan and vegetarian restaurants and eateries in Barcelona.
3. London (2,3 per 100.000)
In terms of total amount of vegan and vegetarian restaurants, London is the winner. Although that doesn’t surprise, given the fact it’s also Europe’s largest city. It does is an innovative hub, and vegan and vegetarian options are broad. In whichever neighbourhood you happen to be, you’ll always find your cup of tea. We’ve selected the nicest, independent, hidden vegan and vegetarian gems in London.
4. Ghent (6,8 per 100.000)
6,8 fully vegan or vegetarian restaurants per 100.000 inhabitants, no other city reaches a number as high as Ghent. For some time now, this city in Belgium is gaining recognition for its beauty, but also for its progressive scene and for being one of the most vegan and vegetarian cities in Europe. If you’ve never been in Ghent, it’s time to take your agenda. Find Ghent’s vegan and vegetarian restaurants.
5. Madrid (1,7 per 100.000)
Formerly having mostly traditional vegetarian restaurants, Madrid has been rapidly catching up in the past two years, offering a wide range of vegetarian and especially vegan restaurants now. Eating tapas in Madrid nowadays can be done in an entirely cruelty-free way, at a dozen of places. The days of Spain being just a meat country are long over, especially in its cities. Vegan and vegetarian restaurants and eateries in Madrid.
6. Budapest (2,6 per 100.000)
Vegan and vegetarian food is gaining ground rapidly in Budapest, from bar food to vegan fast food or fine dining. Moreover, eating veggie here is still quite affordable. The downside of the city is that it can be tricky to find veggie food in mainstream places. But with a growing number of vegan and vegetarian restaurants, that could change quickly. Find Budapest’s nicest veggie restaurants.
7. Prague (6,0 per 100.000)
Prague has been long known to be a haven of vegetarian restaurants. Some places in the city are among Europe’s finest eateries, offering creative and well-balanced plant-based cuisine. In past years, the amount of vegan eateries was rising at an incredible speed, of which last year many seemed to have closed. Still, Prague is one of Europe’s most vegan and vegetarian friendly cities, and always a good place to find delicious food. Check out Prague’s finest restaurants here.
8. Vienna (3,5 per 100.000)
Vienna isn’t just one of the most vegan and vegetarian cities in Europe, with a scene comparable to that one of Berlin, but in a smaller scale. It’s also a haven of innovation in many other fields, such as in sustainable fashion or ethically-traded coffee. A perfect city for visiting, combining historical elements all around, plenty of greenery and innovative shops and eateries. Find Vienna’s best vegan and vegetarian restaurants here.
9. Valencia (2,6 per 100.000)
Valencia, Spain’s third largest city, is a perfect place to find Mediterranean, healthy food in an all vegan and vegetarian version. With quite some newcomers in the past years, veggie options are abundant and varied in this city. Moreover, the city of Valencia being quite compact, you’ll always have several options within walking distance. Valencia’s veggie eateries.
10. Amsterdam (4,0 per 100.000)
Vegan and vegetarian restaurants can be found all around Amsterdam, which is definitely one of the most vegan and vegetarian cities in Europe. In the center, but definitely also in local neighbourhoods you’ll find vegan and vegetarian restaurants that are authentic and delicious. Moreover, in Amsterdam, but also in the rest of the Netherlands, mainstream restaurants will most probably always offer some veggie options. Find some of Amsterdam’s nicest vegan and vegetarian restaurants here.
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