12 Best Vegan Restaurants in Melbourne

The single most mentioned vegan restaurant in Melbourne across all of Reddit — and for good reason. Shannon Martinez's Italian-inspired vegan menu is the benchmark that every other plant-based restaurant in the city measures itself against. The red brick Collingwood building is iconic.

The highest-rated fully vegan restaurant in Melbourne at 4.8 stars. Ballard's serves seasonal, contemporary food that approaches fine dining territory — but at pub prices. The cute interior and intimate setting make it perfect for date night. A Reddit darling.

Melbourne's go-to for vegan comfort food with an Asian twist. Brother Bon has amassed over 1,100 Google reviews with a 4.7-star average — impressive for a fully vegan restaurant. The katsu sandwich and carbonara udon are the two most mentioned dishes on Reddit.

Fitzroy's rooftop vegan pizza bar with over 1,650 reviews and a 4.7-star rating. Red Sparrow proves that vegan pizza doesn't need to be an apology — their house-made cashew mozzarella and creative toppings have earned a genuinely devoted following. The rooftop is perfect for summer evenings.

The South Yarra pick for elevated vegan dining. Lona Misa has been called "the best vegan restaurant in Melbourne" by multiple Redditors — particularly those who value a polished dining experience with creative plating. The Toorak Road location is a step up from the inner-north casual vibe.

The highest-rated vegan spot in Melbourne at an extraordinary 4.9 stars from 832 reviews. Union Kiosk is a hidden CBD laneway gem serving fast-casual vegan food that office workers and tourists stumble upon with delight. The fact that it sits in a laneway off Collins Street makes the discovery even sweeter.

The Melbourne institution. With over 3,200 Google reviews, Vegie Bar on Brunswick Street is the most-reviewed vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the city by a massive margin. It's been feeding Fitzroy since the early 2000s and remains a go-to for large groups, late-night eats, and reliable plant-based comfort food.

The daytime sibling of Smith & Daughters, operating from the same Cambridge Street building. Smith & Deli is a New York-style vegan deli serving subs, Reubens, hot dogs, and pastries that non-vegans can't distinguish from the real thing. The counter display is a work of art.

A fully vegan Italian restaurant on Hardware Lane — one of Melbourne's most famous dining laneways. Funghi e Tartufo specializes in mushroom and truffle dishes (as the name suggests), with pasta, risotto, and pizza all plant-based. The CBD location makes it convenient for visitors staying in the city center.

Melbourne's premier vegan Chinese restaurant, right on Swanston Street in the heart of the CBD. Gong De Lin serves Buddhist-inspired Chinese cuisine where mock meats are crafted with the kind of care that makes carnivores do a double-take. The dim sum and dumplings are particularly impressive.

A hidden vegan cafe tucked behind Carlisle Street in Balaclava. Monk Bodhi Dharma combines excellent specialty coffee with a fully plant-based breakfast and lunch menu. The "hidden down a laneway" vibe is peak Melbourne, and the food consistently punches above its weight for a cafe.

Not fully vegan but with extensive plant-based options, Rice Paper Scissors is Melbourne's favourite Southeast Asian restaurant for vegans dining with non-vegan friends. Nearly 2,000 Google reviews at 4.6 stars tells you everything. The Brunswick Street location is right in the Fitzroy vegan corridor.