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The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Sydney
No meat, no worries
Sydney’s best vegetarian restaurants span a lot of ground. Yellow in Potts Point is the pick for a fully vegetarian fine-dining experience, while Bad Hombres in Surry Hills runs a 100% vegan Mexican menu with a cult following. If you’re into Italian, Pizza Madre in Marrickville has landed in the Asia Pacific top 50 pizzas.
The good news is that the meat-free movement is alive and well in Sydney and it’s not just purely vegetarian joints serving up delicious plant-based fare. There are plenty of eateries offering meatless menus, or at the very least, a solid range of plant-based plates that don’t fall under ‘salads and sides.’
What’s more, going green no longer means splashing a ton of cash every time you eat out. Thanks to the growing demand for meat-free meals, there are plenty of places dishing up delicious veggie delights for all budgets. From nachos and bean burgers to stir-fries and fine dining, this guide covers the best fully vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly restaurants across Sydney, from the CBD to Cronulla.
Yellow
Yellow in Potts Point is Sydney’s benchmark for vegetarian fine dining. The entirely plant-based menu is built around seasonal produce treated with the same precision you would expect from a protein-led kitchen, and the tasting menu in particular shows how considered the kitchen’s approach is. Both vegan and vegetarian options are available across tasting and à la carte formats.
Suburb: Potts Point
Price Guide: $$#
Cuisine : Vegetarian
Best For: Special occasion, date night, wine lovers
Nour
Renowned among the foodie circuit for its contemporary take on traditional Lebanese cuisine, Nour is a Lebanese restaurant, but not as you know it. A thoughtful yet creative menu, for meat-free diners you cannot go past their halloumi or falafel dishes.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Best For: Date night, group dining, long lunch
Flyover Fritterie
Fun street food, layers of flavour and incredibly attentive service are all part and parcel of the Flyover Fritterie experience. The perfect place to gather, share plates reign supreme here with colourful twists on traditional favourites – and they’re all vego. Think tandoori paneer momo, dosa potato jaffles and pistachio soft serve.
Sitchu Tip: Wrangle a group because the share menu is a feast of mass proportions and comes in at a bargain $65. The more friends you gather, the more dishes you’ll be able to try – and that’s where the fun lies.
Suburb: Redfern
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Indian
Best For: Group dining, budget-friendly, weekend plans
Bad Hombres
Veggie friends, never wonder where your next Mexican feast is coming from ever again. For those not in the know, Bad Hombres is a plant-based Mexican eatery with a pretty big fan base! One bite of their miso eggplant tacos is all you need to know you’re in good hands. The whole menu is at your disposal (it’s actually 100% vegan) so be sure to bring a few friends and sample as much as you can. The drinks menu also deserves to be applauded with natural wines and tequila and mezcal cocktails making up the majority of the offering.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mexican
Best For: Group dining, date night, late night
Pilgrims
Pilgrims is housed on Cronulla’s sandy shores. This well-priced, all-vegetarian café serves breakfast and lunch daily, plus a Mexican-themed dinner on Friday and Saturday nights: think nachos, tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls. If you’re there during the day, order a wholemeal toastie or the Bliss Burger – it’s legendary.
Suburb: Cronulla
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Best For: Locals, budget-friendly, weekend plans
Pizza Madre
From the good, erm, chaps who brought us Two Chaps, comes this vegetarian pizza haven. Pizza Madre’s loyal following is all the reason you need to pop by for a visit but if you need further proof consider the fact that they’ve scored a spot in the top 50 pizzas in the Asia Pacific from 2023 to 2024. It’s all about elevated meat-free ingredients – nothing basic here. Think ingredients like truffle cream, confit garlic, fried baby kale, capers and Brussel sprouts – all layered atop their delish 72-hour fermented sourdough bases. The drinks selection is also killer with natural wines, house-made cocktails and craft beers aplenty.
Suburb : Marrickville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Date night, group dining, wine lovers
Yulli’s
If you fancy your vegetarian dishes with a glass of rosé, then make a direct line to Yulli’s. Gluten-free and vegan options are available in an eclectic but surprisingly harmonious melange of Asian, Moroccan and Mexican styles. The four-course banquet menu is perfect if you need a little guidance. They also serve their very own brews.
Sitchu Tip: Pop by their Alexandria brewery for a full tasting and vegetarian bar snacks next time you’re looking for a dog-friendly day out.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Vegan
Best For: Group dining, long lunch, wine lovers
Gigi Pizzeria
Controversially going vegan in 2015, Gigi Pizzeria buck the trend and have maintained their impeccable reputation despite a lack of cheese. Kick things off with the crocchettes di patate and an AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) approved Cavolo with cauliflower puree, artichokes, pinenuts, capers, currants, garlic and parsley.
Suburb: Newtown
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Budget-friendly, date night, locals
Two Chaps
Effortlessly cool, this Marrickville institution takes a sustainable approach to every aspect of its operation. Fresh handmade pasta is a strong point of the Friday and Saturday set menu, while the lunch menu makes a strong case for the smoked eggplant brioche burger.
Suburb: Marrickville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Best For: Locals, long lunch, weekend plans
Mamak
At this award-winning restaurant, the food and prices are the same you’ll find served from the street carts of Kuala Lumpur. You may have to wait in line, but don’t worry – it moves quickly. Once you’re in, order the crispy yet fluffy roti canai, and chase it up with kari sayur, a vegetarian curry with lentils, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes and eggplant.
Suburb: Various Locations
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Kuala Lumpur
Best For: Group dining, budget-friendly, quick bite
Indu
INDU has established itself as a firm favourite for its innovative southern Indian cuisine. They are all about bringing an authentic dining experience to diners. The menu is littered with delicious vegetarian dishes – our suggestion is to head straight for the devilled chickpea and cashew with Kashmiri chilli pepper and makrut lime leaf.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Indian
Best For: Business lunch, group dining, special occasion
FAQs
Yes. Several of Sydney’s best vegetarian restaurants are 100% vegan. Bad Hombres in Surry Hills runs an entirely plant-based Mexican menu, and Gigi Pizzeria in Newtown has been vegan since 2015, serving AVPN-accredited Neapolitan pizza without cheese. Yellow in Potts Point offers both vegetarian and vegan tasting menus. If avoiding all animal products is a priority, these three are the most reliable options in the city, with menus that are fully plant-based rather than vegetarian-friendly with vegan adaptations.
Yellow in Potts Point is the most considered option for a special occasion dinner. The fully vegetarian fine-dining menu runs across tasting and à la carte formats, with a kitchen that treats seasonal produce with the same precision you would expect from a high-end protein-led restaurant. Bookings are recommended, and the tasting menu is worth the investment for a genuine occasion. For a more relaxed but equally thoughtful experience, Pizza Madre in Marrickville has earned a place in the Asia Pacific top 50 pizzas with its elevated plant-based ingredients and 72-hour fermented bases.
Surry Hills and the inner west are the strongest precincts for vegetarian eating in Sydney. Surry Hills has Bad Hombres and Yulli’s, both with strong reputations for plant-based cooking. Marrickville is home to Pizza Madre and Two Chaps, which between them cover elevated vegetarian pizza and sustainable cafe dining. Redfern’s Flyover Fritterie is excellent for Indian-inflected share plates. If you are willing to travel further, Pilgrims in Cronulla is worth the trip for its all-vegetarian cafe menu and weekend Mexican dinner service.
Yes. Several of Sydney’s best restaurants offer strong vegetarian menus without being exclusively plant-based. Nour in Surry Hills is primarily a Lebanese restaurant but its halloumi and falafel dishes are among the most cited vegetarian picks in the city. Mamak in Haymarket and Chatswood is known for its roti canai and vegetarian curry, even though the menu includes meat dishes. Indu in the CBD focuses on southern Indian cuisine with a number of standout vegetarian dishes. All three are reliable options for groups where not everyone is vegetarian.
Flyover Fritterie in Redfern is one of the strongest budget options, with a group share menu at $65 per person covering Indian-inflected share plates including dosa potato jaffles and tandoori paneer momo. Mamak in Haymarket is another reliable budget pick with roti canai and vegetarian curry at street-food prices. Pilgrims in Cronulla is well-priced for its all-vegetarian breakfast and lunch menu. For pizza, Gigi Pizzeria in Newtown offers strong value for a vegan-only Neapolitan menu.
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