50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Canada for 2019

by As Voted by OpenTable Diners

Updated October 03, 2019

Gone are the days where those who choose not to eat meat are relegated to mediocre sides and salads — OpenTable's 2019 list of the 50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Canada highlights the most popular veg-forward restaurants, all across the country. The menus at these vegetarian, vegetarian-friendly, and vegan restaurants feature vegetables front and center, creatively presented with expert technique and serious attention to flavor. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 500,000+ reviews of more than 3,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.

Afghan Kitchen South Surrey

4.7

4.7 (1495)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Afghan

Surrey

About the restaurant

Excellent food and the service was very good! We'll definitely be back!

Top review

bev

Dined 2 days ago

Literally our go to spot for any special occasion or date night. The most beautiful food and service. Outstanding.

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4.5

4.5 (1548)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Great staff, wonderful food and ambience highly recommend.

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George

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Had an amazing dinner yesterday at BN. Teriyaki Eggplant was full of flavor and the Mushroom Dumplings were super tasty! For Dessert we had the chocolate cake and it was one of the best I had in a long time. Ambience was great. Surely coming back next time.

Bistro 67

4.7

4.7 (1775)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Whitby

About the restaurant

Amazing atmosphere! Great food. My new top pick for date night.

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Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

As usual, the food was delicious! Service was excellent and we can’t wait to return.

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Popular dish

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

4.7

4.7 (3938)

CAN$51 and over

Mediterranean

Financial District

About the restaurant

Great food and great service!

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Angelavip

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic and diverse menu with artistic preparation/presentation

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Popular dish

Black Truffle & Cheese

The Canteen on Portland

4.9

4.9 (3220)

CAN$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

My wife loved it and so did the couple we were with.

Top review

vicki

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great and waitress Liz was the absolute best !

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4.4

4.4 (5368)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Distillery District

About the restaurant

We had brunch at Cluny’s and thoroughly enjoyed it! Fantastic eggs Benedict, fresh pastries and they made a berry bowl for us. Hope to return again soon!

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David

Dined 3 days ago

It was not our typical visit to Cluny’s. It’s generally very busy with a lively vibe. For a Friday evening, it was practically empty. We arrived at 6:00 pm for a pint in the bar before our dining room reservation at 7:00. The dining room had 6 tables occupied at 7:00, when we left at 8:30. There were less than 10 tables occupied. If you are looking for craft beer, Cluny’s is now a Molson account! We Ordered the steak frites w 7 oz tender loin. They were ok but not super, both were over cooked. The service in both the bar & dining room was still excellent. I think you need to rethink craft beer & bit more attention to how you grill your steaks.

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Experience

Winemaker's Dinner with Jean-Claude Mas

Damas

4.8

4.8 (4619)

CAN$51 and over

Syrian

Mile End

About the restaurant

Love this restaurant, been many many times and always consistent on all fronts. Highly recommend.

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Bruce

Dined 4 days ago

Exceptional..one of the best dining experiences we have experienced. Atmosphere was amazing, staff payed a great deal of attention, and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend, and will certainly return

Diwan at the Aga Khan Museum

4.6

4.6 (2011)

CAN$30 and under

Middle Eastern

North York / Don Mills

About the restaurant

Great meal!

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Wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Food was beautifully prepared and served. The ambience is spectacular, including decor that is an actual Damascus Room from the museum collection, and the incredible view from the window. Portions were generous; I took half of the sizzling platter home. Highly recommend this selection.

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Popular dish

TANDOORI CHICKEN MASALA

Popular dish

TANDOORI CHICKEN TACOS

Popular dish

Fatoush Salad

Donna Mac

4.5

4.5 (533)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Our service was exceptional. Lovely decor, and the food was great.

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Stoney

Dined on Jan 5, 2020

Excellent, all the way!

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Financial District

4.4

4.4 (3668)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Financial District

About the restaurant

We tried Earls after a long day of touring Niagara Falls. We enjoyed our drinks and our meal. We tried the Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl and the Chicken Tacos. Both were very good! This is a real happening place with a big crowd on a Friday night. I would definitely recommend trying!

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Victoriavip

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience. Service was exceptional from our waitress! The level of care and attention to detail was great.

East is East Chai Lounge - Main Street

4.7

4.7 (1442)

CAN$30 and under

Mediterranean

Mount Pleasant

About the restaurant

The food and the service were great. Live music and dancing were way more than expected. I had a very good time celebrating my birthday with my friends here.

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Robin

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Delicious food with tons of delicious options for gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. The feast is a great way to try a huge variety of dishes.

El Catrin

4.5

4.5 (5523)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

Distillery District

About the restaurant

One of my favourite spots in the city. Fantastic food & service. Great vibe.

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Hedi

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food and service. Michelle was lovely and had great suggestions. I love the fish tacos of course but the trout was absolutely delicious.

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Experience

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - October 23, 2024

Experience

Tequila/Mezcal Tasting Dinner - November 6, 2024

Jérôme Ferrer - La Grande Table Gastronomique

4.7

4.7 (4481)

CAN$51 and over

French

Downtown

About the restaurant

The world-class dining experience of a lifetime! Dining as art and performance . Exquisite and delicious and beautiful cuisine. The concept of the presentation experience is pure genius. We will never forget this superlative dining experience.

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Lise

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Excellent, cosy, very Nice place, créativité for servi go plates. But 9 services is very many plates … The n’est places for spécial occasion

Fairouz Cafe

4.3

4.3 (1489)

CAN$51 and over

Middle Eastern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Everything from the food to the service was fantastic. The flavours were well balanced and the cocktails were delicious! The service was casual yet professional and not over powering at all. Thank you!

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Lucie

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

A lovely evening. Rather pricey. Service was fine. Nice touch with the birthday desert.

Fresh on Bloor

4.3

4.3 (431)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

The Annex

About the restaurant

Amazing food and service as usual.

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Margaretvip

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

This new location is terrific. The decor is really lovely. The food is, as always, delicious.

Fresh on Front

4.7

4.7 (829)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

St. Lawrence Market

About the restaurant

Super tasty - our server was lovely and had great recommendations! Highly recommend.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

The meals were marvellous. The server was excellent.

Fresh on Eglinton

4.5

4.5 (438)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

A great casual, tasty dining experience which can be enjoyed by Vegans and non-vegans. The club house wrap would fool anyone into thinking they were eating meet.

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Michellevip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

My go to place for a healthy meal option with a friend.

Fresh on Crawford

4.7

4.7 (396)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

Queen West

About the restaurant

Love this place! Even my bf who is not vegan/vegetarian likes it too. Def a place I would recommend!

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Chloe

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Our service was great and the food was amazing!! I personally am not vegan but my friend is and I was happily surprised by how delicious the food was (had the Buffalo chick’n wrap). I wish we had one in Sarnia 🥲

Hearth Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1724)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Saskatoon

About the restaurant

The best spot in Saskatoon! We love eating at Hearth, and we think it's a wonderful example of local, thoughtful, and creative cuisine.

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Kathie

Dined 4 days ago

This is a great place and lovely atmosphere music was a bit loud for visiting at times as we were a table of seniors But highly recommend

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4.6

4.6 (1994)

CAN$51 and over

International

Mile End

About the restaurant

We were 4 and very satisfied with the services, food and ambiance. For sure, we'll come back and recommended to friends.

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Kellinvip

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding place, must visit! They were great the first time I went and I feel like they've been getting even better each time I've been after. Very innovative, with Quebecois flair. The wine pairing is a must, always finding things I want to drink again, in my top 3 worldwide.

Lake House Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (8661)

CAN$30 and under

Steak

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

Excellent food and service as well as a beautiful view.

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Mikevip

Dined 1 day ago

First time as we are visiting from Maryland, USA. Nice view of Lake Ontario. Service by Lindsay was excellent! Attentive, friendly and professional. Food was excellent (kale salad, salmon, fettuccine). Very tasty! Will look forward to returning in the future.

Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1728)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Guelph

About the restaurant

The waiter was very friendly and kept congratulating us on our anniversary and gave us a gift card for our next visit. The food was delicious and very good value. Wonderful experience and would recommend to others.

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Gail

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect spot for a quick bite before a concert. I had the smoked tomato bisque- it was delicious- I only wish it had been a bowl (vs. a cup) and the bread though lovely would have been even better warmed or toasted. My spouse had the sopresata pizza which was very tasty. His only comment was he would have preferred to add the chili oil himself to control the fat factor between the meat, cheese, and oil. We rounded out the meal with the skillet apple crisp. It was delish. Our server was friendly and accommodating. We’ve been here before and would go back.

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Popular dish

Mac + Cheese

Popular dish

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Experience

Pizza + Wine Night

Neverland Tea Salon - Vancouver

4.6

4.6 (2095)

CAN$51 and over

Afternoon Tea

Kitsilano

About the restaurant

This restaurant is adorable. Great food and great service. I loved all the mismatched teacups and decor. We just came in for a quick lunch, but we will definitely be back for high tea.

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Shad

Dined 1 day ago

Food was good. Scone was great! A couple of the savory sandwiches could have used a bit more oomph- like dill on the cucumber sandwich. Portions were good. Tea options were excellent! We did the Wicked themed tea which gave the tea an added level of fun. Servers were nice and attentive. Overall a good experience! We would go back!

O&B Canteen

4.2

4.2 (1644)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Had another lovely Sunday brunch. Service is always good!!! Food excellent.

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Katia

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful service. Attentive Managers. I recommend the mushroom and asparagus pizza, Very flavourful. The brownie dessert was delicious (and I’m not a chocolate lover). Great place for a quick meal.

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Piatto Pizzeria - Midtown St. John's

4.5

4.5 (1325)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Excellent food! The lunch special is our go-to choice. Great atmosphere and service!

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Lauravip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Our server Blake was wonderful, very friendly and efficient!

Plant Matter Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (599)

CAN$30 and under

Vegan

London

About the restaurant

I was treated to a wonderful vegan dinner to celebrate my nineteenth birthday! My table and I enjoyed our meals and I also experienced an espresso martini for the first time which was delicious and felt very fancy. Wonderful service as always, friendliest servers I have ever had the pleasure of ordering from in any restaurant experience.

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Heather

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Never disappointed eating here! Food excellent and staff very attentive

PLANTA Queen, Toronto

4.6

4.6 (393)

CAN$30 and under

Vegan

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

Great food, friendly wait staff and excellent ambiance!

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Ria

Dined 7 days ago

Been to Planta a few times now and everytime it has been a pleasure to dine there. All the servers have been amazing with the recommendations every single time. Have never enjoyed vegan food more! This place is definitely one of our favourite restaurants to dine in. I would most of their dishes if not all are amazing and not just the signature dishes. If it’s your first time, the bang bang broccoli and the spinach and artichoke dip - beyond brilliant!

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Experience

Maki Monday!

Experience

Pour Decision Wednesday

Experience

Brunch - $25 Unlimited Mimosas and Sake Sangria

PLANTA, Toronto

4.7

4.7 (1663)

CAN$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Yorkville

About the restaurant

Great food. Great service. Will definitely go there again.

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Simvip

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service was exceptional! Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and offered us fantastic recommendations.

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Experience

Maki Monday!

Experience

Pour Decision Wednesday

Experience

Brunch - $25 Unlimited Mimosas or Sake Sangria

Ten Foot Henry

4.8

4.8 (6145)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Calgary

About the restaurant

Awesome food and service. Jenna was super attentive, informative and friendly. All the dishes were amazing- excellent quality and good size portions. Definitely a place that you have to go to! We will be back again.

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Kevin

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding brunch with friends and family, get the Sourdough Pancake, that’s all I can say.

Terroni Adelaide

4.5

4.5 (6860)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Financial District

About the restaurant

Wonderful ambiance, great food, amazing service