The 7 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona
Planning a holiday in sunny Barcelona, but wondering where to dine as a vegetarian? Barcelona is full of mouth-watering spots you shouldn’t miss out on, and we’re going to show you where to find the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona.
Being vegetarian and travelling Europe is getting easier by the minute. Gone are the days of vegetarians being considered ‘hippies’. The diet is becoming more the norm as people wake up to the realities of the commercial meat industry. Not only is commercial meat bad for our planet, it’s also not that great for our bodies. And since the trend of having a plate of veggies in front of you is gaining momentum, even in places like sunny Barcelona are adapting. Sure, the traditional diet may be heavily meat-based, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sink your teeth into a few memorable meals. Here are some of the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona.
So, wondering where you can get in on some of the veggie action in this dynamic city? Read on and we’ll tell you all about the best spots you must check out!
1. Sésamo
Average price: € 20-25 / person
You don’t even have to be vegetarian to fall in love with Sésamo. Set in a cozy spot with stone walls and dim lighting, you’ll find a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as tapas. Its menu is based on Italian and international cuisine made with the best organic vegetables on the market. The worst part of Sésamo? Choosing what to order from their incredible menu!
Patrons can choose from a range of dishes. Our favourites include the goat cheese stuffed pasta and caramelised onion with death’s trumpet butter, as well as the warm organic figs with brie cheese and mushroom powder. And we can’t forget the tart with stuffed mushrooms sautéed in eco beer with cheddar and mascarpone. We really aren’t kidding when we say you’ll have a hard time choosing!
From time to time they organise photography exhibitions, which is a great feature. And on Thursday nights they serve cocktails in the bar area at the entrance. For many, Sésamo is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Barcellona!
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2. L´Hortet
Average price: € 15 / person
L’Hortet is a simple and family-run vegetarian restaurant that’s been serving vegetarian and vegan food since 1990. Located in the Raval neighbourhood, they offer a daily menu with or without a salad buffet. And if you’re not feeling social, you can also order take away.
But let’s get into the food, cuz it is truly impressive. Some of the vegetarian dishes on the menu: the confit onion croquettes and boletus; the tofu, carrot, onion and green bean cake; or tempeh with onion, curried spinach and mixed rice. Don’t miss out on their homemade vegan desserts.
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3. Aguaribay
Average price: € 25 / person
Aguaribay is a vegetarian restaurant where you can eat very well and at a good price. Its place is quiet, cozy and the staff is really very friendly.
In its menu you will find vegetarian dishes, vegan dishes and gluten-free options. They offer a menu of the day that includes a drink, bread and a vegetable pate. And the desserts always have a vegan alternative.
Some of the dishes you can find: the enchilada with black beans, dried tomato, vegetables and brown rice; the quinoa stir fry with vegetables, tempeh and sesame oil or the aubergine, gorgonzola and broccoli quiche.
4. Green Burger by Biocenter
Average price: € 15 / person
This vegetarian and vegan gourmet burger joint, located in front of the Sagrada Familia, offers succulent burgers that you have to try. Like the seitan and mushroom burger, olivada, caramelized onion and brie cheese; the pumpkin and tofu burger with crispy chia and caramelized onion or the Heura burger with spinach, guacamole and cheddar cheese.
You cannot miss their starters either, such as the homemade dumplings stuffed with vegetables and Parmesan, the mushroom croquettes covered in panko or the crispy sweet potato strips with vegan basil mayonnaise. And if you fancy something more light you can choose from their assortment of salads and vegetarian and vegan sandwiches.
5. Te Quiero Verde
In this vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona you will find vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian dishes. They offer a menu of the day and a special evening menu in which they declare their love for the green.
Its menu is full of healthy dishes such as the heura hamburger, with tomato and white miso, the organic scrambled eggs with toast of loaf bread with tomato and oil or some delicious buckwheat pancakes with banana, strawberry, fresh berries and syrup of agave for breakfast.
6. Hummus Barcelona
Average price: € 15-20 / person
With this name you will already assume that hummus is one of their specialties and the variety they have of this dish is considerable: hummus with seitan shawarma, beetroot, parsley and zaatar hummus, carrot and sweet potato, hummus with Egyptian beans, and plus.
The basis of the menu are vegetarian and vegan dishes, with dishes such as the assortment of homemade salads, the mushroom skewers with soy and honey or the “Shakashuka”, a dish of Maghreb origin based on poached eggs, pepper, aubergine, stewed tomato and spices.
7. Vegetalia
Average price: € 15-20 / person
Vegetalia restaurants are one of the best known vegetarian restaurants in the city. In its three places in Barcelona they serve vegetarian dishes, vegan dishes and with options for celiacs. Many of the food they use comes from their own garden, which is in the Moianès region.
In its menu you will find vegan pizzas and burgers, homemade hummus, risottos, very complete salads and delicious vegan desserts. Some recommendations: the Thai curry with tofu and vegetables, the three-grain risotto with mushrooms and asparagus or the lasagna with seitan, tempe and spinach. One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona!
Honourable Mention – Rasoterra
Average price: € 20-25 / person
Rasoterra is another of those vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona that have joined the slow food trend and seasonal cuisine. In its bright bistro they prepare succulent vegetarian and vegan signature dishes and at lunchtime they offer a varied and very affordable menu.
Their dishes will surprise you, such as the maitake and asparagus gyozas with tamarind and chipotle sauce; the spicy zucchini, broccoli and pak choi curry with glutinous rice; or the onion and carrot “Vurger” with roasted potato.
All made with local ingredients, following its sustainable and zero-kilometer philosophy. To drink, don’t miss its sulphite-free wine list from small producers. One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Barcelona, without a doubt.
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