Vienna
Looking for vegetarian food in Vienna? This guide brings together three distinct ways to eat well, from fresh weekday lunches near Pilgramgasse to Austrian cooking for mixed groups around Oberwiedenstraße.
You can also explore Sri Lankan sharing meals on Schönbrunner Straße, with gluten-free and vegan choices worth checking before you set off. Consider the neighbourhood, opening hours and whether you need a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner.
The selection considers how clearly each venue serves vegetarian diners, the type of meal on offer, location, daytime or evening suitability, and useful dietary details such as vegan or gluten-free options. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.
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#1
Vevi Vegan Rolls & Pots is a fully vegan restaurant on Kaiserstraße, specializing in creative plant-based dishes with plenty of variety. Its vegan sushi is a major draw, while imaginative alternatives such as a vegan fried egg add interest to the menu.
The location suits both lunch and dinner, though weekend visits are best planned with a reservation.
#2
SHIYU creative vegan kitchen serves 100% vegan food at Ausstellungsstraße 21, pairing a healthy, creative menu with a relaxed atmosphere. It is a strong fit for diners seeking imaginative plant-based cooking rather than a limited side-menu approach.
Allergies are addressed as part of the restaurant’s offer, and table reservations are available. Lunch and dinner service is offered on selected weekdays, with evening opening on Saturday and Sunday.
#3
Lin’s Veggie Dumplin’ is a welcoming dumpling restaurant on Neubaugasse, centered on vegan, plant-based dumplings with simple presentation and deeply satisfying flavor. The kind service includes English, making it easy for international diners to order, while the relaxed atmosphere suits a casual lunch or early dinner.
A menu option offers five varieties in a 25-piece mixed selection.
#4
At Kaiserstraße 45 in Vienna’s 7th district, Xu's Cooking Vegetarische Spezialitäten offers Chinese cuisine with a distinctly vegetarian and vegan-friendly focus. The menu includes generous dishes such as sweet-and-sour chicken with pineapple, while a buffet provides another way to sample the selection.
A relaxed ambience, kind service and fair pricing make it suitable for casual lunches and dinners, with reservations available.
#5
Fully vegan comfort food
Swing Kitchen at Schwedenplatz focuses on fully vegan comfort food, especially generously flavoured burgers with crunchy, satisfying patties. The menu also includes Bavarian Burger, Sweet Fries and Loaded Truffle Cheeze, making it a strong pick for a casual plant-based meal rather than a salad-led visit.
Indoor seating is limited in comfort, particularly in humid summer weather, while outdoor tables offer a more pleasant alternative.
#6
Vevi Restaurant offers vegan Vietnamese cooking at Leithastraße 21, with a broad menu suited to both light lunches and generous shared meals. Strong choices include coconut soup, avocado summer rolls with sauce and spicy mango salad, while the selection makes it easy to mix starters and mains.
The restaurant sits in a shopping-centre setting, making it convenient for a relaxed meal during a local shopping trip.
#7
Sattva Vegan serves plant-based breakfast, hearty mains, drinks, coffee and cake on Apostelgasse. Its menu-of-the-day format keeps the focus on freshly prepared, wholesome cooking, with dishes such as baked potato and zucchini with sauce, salad and lentil soup.
The daytime schedule makes it especially suitable for a nourishing lunch or vegan brunch in Vienna’s 3rd district.
#8
bistro deppat focuses on vegan breakfast in Vienna, with a menu that moves from familiar morning favourites to more distinctive plant-based creations. It is particularly suited to guests looking for a generous start to the day, including options such as Camembert-style dishes and indulgent chocolate-pecan pancakes.
Located at Leopoldsgasse 26 in the 2nd district, the bistro offers a welcoming stop for fully vegan dining and allows dogs. The food is the main attraction, while service can feel more relaxed than polished during some visits.
#9
Superfood Deli brings a vegan focus to Wipplingerstraße 3 in Vienna’s 1st district, with signature smoothies as its clearest draw.
The service can feel inattentive or unfriendly at times, so the experience is less consistent than the drinks themselves. Best suited to a quick, plant-based start rather than a leisurely morning meal.
#10
An expansive 100% vegan menu
Regional, seasonal and allergen-friendly choices
Veggiezz delivers an expansive 100% vegan menu in central Vienna, pairing colourful bowls and varied plant-based dishes with a lively, characterful setting. The gluten-free veggie bowl, refreshing mint drink and San Sebastian cake make it easy to build a meal around different tastes and dietary preferences.
At Salzgries 9 in the 1st district, the restaurant is well suited to diners seeking regional, seasonal and allergen-friendly choices. It welcomes dogs and serves throughout the week, with later hours on Friday for relaxed evening meals.
#11
TIAN Bistro am Spittelberg turns vegetarian dining into an inventive evening occasion, with vegetarian and vegan dishes designed around serious attention to ingredients. The mushroom flatbread, balanced flavours and carefully composed menu suit diners looking beyond standard meat-free fare, while wine is an important part of the setting.
At Schrankgasse 4, it is particularly well suited to a special dinner; advance reservations are advisable.
#12
Small vegetarian lunch spot
Die Erbsenzählerei is a small vegetarian lunch spot opposite Margaretenhof at Pilgramgasse 2. Fresh, satisfying food, friendly service and generous portions make it well suited to a focused midday break, while the kitchen can accommodate gluten-free needs.
Its compact daytime format works particularly well for neighbourhood lunches and warm-weather escapes, though it is not an evening or weekend destination.
#13
A pleasant pedestrian-street setting
Bioparadies combines abundant vegan food with a pleasant pedestrian-street setting in Vienna’s 13th district. The colourful, flavoursome menu offers plenty of choice, while the team is happy to explain dishes in English, making the restaurant comfortable for visitors discovering the area around the nearby gardens.
At Altgasse 23A, outdoor seating adds to the relaxed daytime appeal. Friendly, professional service and reasonable pricing make it a natural stop for a satisfying plant-based meal, whether visiting as a tourist or exploring the neighbourhood.
#14
Veggico on Josefstädter Straße focuses on Asian-style vegetarian and vegan cooking in a family-run setting. Its menu is especially appealing for ramen fans: the vegan ramen is rich, umami-led and more substantial than a routine noodle bowl, with other plant-based dishes available as well.
The restaurant suits a casual lunch or dinner, while takeaway orders are best kept practical and checked carefully before relying on delivery timing.
#15
Vegetarian restaurant and art gallery
Outdoor seating among the trees
Hollerei combines a vegetarian restaurant and art gallery at Hollergasse 9, with creative vegetable dishes shaped by regional produce. The menu includes fresh, balanced plates, comforting soups, samosas and Thai curry, while outdoor seating among the trees adds a relaxed dimension.
It is a versatile choice for an unhurried lunch or dinner, and its long-standing presence makes it a distinctive destination in Vienna’s 1150 district.
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Map and areas
Use the map to compare the three locations before choosing where to eat. Pilgramgasse and Schönbrunner Straße are both useful reference points in the 1050 area, while Oberwiedenstraße offers a different setting farther west.
Checking the map can help you combine lunch, dinner or another stop without adding unnecessary travel.
Die Erbsenzählerei near Pilgramgasse is suited to a focused midday break, with fresh and satisfying food in a small daytime setting. Its location opposite Margaretenhof makes it practical for a neighbourhood lunch.
Check the current opening hours before setting out.
Gasthaus am Predigtstuhl is the most natural fit for mixed groups seeking Austrian food. Its menu includes clearly available vegan and gluten-free options alongside broader Austrian cooking, giving diners with different preferences more room to choose.
Colombo Hoppers Restaurant & Bar on Schönbrunner Straße serves Sri Lankan dishes including hoppers, koththu, rasam, rice and curries. The varied menu works well for sharing, whether you are planning dinner, Sunday lunch or a small celebration.
Gluten-free choices are specifically associated with Die Erbsenzählerei and Gasthaus am Predigtstuhl. Menus and preparation can change, so explain your requirements clearly and confirm suitable dishes with the venue before ordering.
Colombo Hoppers is the clearest evening choice, with a relaxed setting and a menu built around colourful Sri Lankan dishes. Gasthaus am Predigtstuhl can also suit a slower, family-style meal, particularly when the group wants Austrian cooking.