Vegetarian Food Guide
Discover the best destinations and dishes for Vegetarian travelers.
🥗About Vegetarian Cuisine
Vegetarian cuisine excludes meat and seafood but may include dairy products and eggs. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Vegetarianism is increasingly popular in Australia, with many restaurants offering dedicated vegetarian menus and options. Most major cities have vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, cafes, and health food stores. Supermarkets stock a wide range of meat substitutes, plant-based milks, and other vegetarian-friendly products. Even in smaller towns, it's usually possible to find vegetarian options, though the variety might be more limited. Many cafes offer vegetarian sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. Look for cafes with a focus on fresh, local produce, as they are more likely to have interesting vegetarian choices.
Benefits of Vegetarian Eating
Lower risk of heart disease
Reduced risk of certain cancers
Lower blood pressure
Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
Lower BMI and reduced risk of obesity
✈️Travel Tips for Vegetarian Travelers
Research vegetarian-friendly restaurants before your trip
Learn local phrases to explain your dietary needs
Consider booking accommodations with kitchen access
Pack vegetarian snacks for long travel days
Use apps like HappyCow to find vegetarian options
🍽️Must-Try Vegetarian Foods
Pizza Napoletana
Traditional Neapolitan pizza with a soft, thin base topped with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and olive oil.
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy
Risotto alla Milanese
Creamy rice dish from Milan flavored with saffron, white wine, and Parmesan cheese.
Allergens: Dairy
Gelato
Italian-style ice cream with a lower fat content than American ice cream, resulting in a denser, more intensely flavored dessert.
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs (some flavors), Nuts (some flavors)
Tiramisu
Coffee-flavored dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee, layered with a mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, and dusted with cocoa.
Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy
Croissant
Buttery, flaky pastry that is a staple of French breakfasts.
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy
Ratatouille
Vegetable stew consisting mainly of eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Crème Brûlée
Rich custard dessert topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs
Koshari
Egypt's national dish – a hearty mix of rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas topped with spiced tomato sauce, crispy onions, and garlic vinegar.
Allergens: Wheat, Gluten
Ful Medames
A staple breakfast of slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and various spices, typically served with Egyptian bread.
Feteer Meshaltet
Layered pastry with multiple thin, flaky layers, either served plain with honey and syrup or with savory fillings like cheese or meat.
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Gluten
More Vegetarian Dishes to Try
Paneer Tikka
Indian Cuisine
Marinated and grilled Indian cottage cheese with spices
Caprese Salad
Italian Cuisine
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with olive oil
Vegetable Paella
Spanish Cuisine
Rice dish with saffron and seasonal vegetables
Falafel
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Deep-fried patties made from ground chickpeas
Margherita Pizza
Italian Cuisine
Classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
Top Countries for Vegetarian Food
Vegetarianism is increasingly popular in Australia, with many restaurants offering dedicated vegetar...
Italy offers numerous vegetarian options, especially pasta dishes, pizzas, and antipasti. Specify "s...
Egyptian cuisine has many vegetarian options, particularly legume-based dishes like koshari and fala...
Greek cuisine offers numerous vegetarian options, including vegetable-based appetizers (mezedes), sa...
Germany has a growing vegetarian scene with dedicated options in most restaurants, particularly in l...
All Countries with Vegetarian Options
Australia
Oceania
Capital: Canberra
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Japan
Asia
Capital: Tokyo
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Italy
Europe
Capital: Rome
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France
Europe
Capital: Paris
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Egypt
Africa
Capital: Cairo
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Greece
Europe
Capital: Athens
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Spain
Europe
Capital: Madrid
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Germany
Europe
Capital: Berlin
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Morocco
Africa
Capital: Rabat
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Vietnam
Asia
Capital: Hanoi
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Turkey
Asia
Capital: Ankara
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Canada
Americas
Capital: Ottawa
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Argentina
Americas
Capital: Buenos Aires
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United States
Americas
Capital: Washington D.C.
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Brazil
Americas
Capital: Brasília
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China
Asia
Capital: Beijing
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India
Asia
Capital: New Delhi
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Thailand
Asia
Capital: Bangkok
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Mexico
Americas
Capital: Mexico City
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South Africa
Africa
Capital: Pretoria
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Portugal
Europe
Capital: Lisbon
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Sweden
Europe
Capital: Stockholm
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Singapore
Asia
Capital: Singapore
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Peru
Americas
Capital: Lima
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South Korea
Asia
Capital: Seoul
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Lebanon
Asia
Capital: Beirut
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New Zealand
Oceania
Capital: Wellington
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Colombia
Americas
Capital: Bogotá
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Kenya
Africa
Capital: Nairobi
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Russia
Europe
Capital: Moscow
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Philippines
Asia
Capital: Manila
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Ireland
Europe
Capital: Dublin
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Netherlands
Europe
Capital: Amsterdam
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Poland
Europe
Capital: Warsaw
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Hungary
Europe
Capital: Budapest
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Austria
Europe
Capital: Vienna
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Norway
Europe
Capital: Oslo
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Ethiopia
Africa
Capital: Addis Ababa
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Saudi Arabia
Asia
Capital: Riyadh
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Jordan
Asia
Capital: Amman
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Ghana
Africa
Capital: Accra
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Indonesia
Asia
Capital: Jakarta
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Rwanda
Africa
Capital: Kigali
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Jamaica
Americas
Capital: Kingston
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