33 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Nanaimo

“Very impressed with this restaurant, the food was yummy, especially the salt and pepper tofu. We ordered take out, but the restaurant itself when we picked up our order was clean and bright, and the staff, who I believe were the owners were very friendly. They’ve been there about a year and we wish them good luck moving into their second year. Would definitely recommend. Although we spent more than usual for Chinese food, it will easily give us a nice left over meal.“

“We were a group of three for lunch yesterday. I had been going to Greek restaurants in Vancouver for 40 years before I moved back to Ucluelet. The wonderful experience surpassed all of the past ones with the best authentic lamb souvlaki and tzatziki, exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere I have ever experienced. Huge kudos to a truly destination restaurant.“

“Work trip Lunch in Nanaimo, another awesome restaurant in an old house. There are a few in Nanaimo, definitely worth checking out

Got the last available table when I got there at noon, definitely recommend making reservations ahead of time

Food was awesome, the chicken wrap was amazing, tomato soup was great as well. My colleague had the clam chowder, it has more clams than soup, I recommend trying a few different items on the menu. All very tasty

Service was good, friendly staff.

Decor is very good, we really enjoyed the decor.“

“Friendly staff and attentive service combined with delicious food made for a great night out with friends. All of the dishes we ordered freshly prepared and hot out of the kitchen, brought to our table still sizzling! We were all very happy with our orders.“

“Sushi was THE BEST we have ever had!! Staff are super friendly and helpful!! Prices were reasonable, atmosphere was busy, and fun!!“

“Best pizza around 🤌🏻 the sweet garlic dip is to die for 😮‍💨“

“As a former Vancouver resident, I was on the hunt for a great sushi spot on the island, and Umai sushi hits all the right notes. The fish is always fresh, making the hour-long trip from my place well worth it. Even when they made a rare mistake with my order, the owner’s personal apology and credit demonstrated their excellent customer service. Having ordered from here many times, I can say with confidence that it’s a fantastic choice for your sushi cravings. I highly recommend it.“

“I last went here shortly after it opened, and before I moved to the mainland. I came back today and the food was phenomenal! They've really settled into their place in the community, I'm glad to see they are still open and the food was delicious!“

“Food and staff were amazing, highly recommend“

“Tania's always serves up an excellent breakfast for us with phenomenal service too. We love this place and always stop by when we need brunch!“

“One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants! We come here at least once or twice every month. I once brought a Vietnamese elder who immigrated to Canada 60 years ago from Vancouver — he spoke Vietnamese with the server, who recommended the Bun Bo Hue (Vietnamese ham, beef brisket, pork balls with vermicelli in hot spicy soup). He said it tasted truly authentic, just like what he used to have back in Vietnam.

My personal favorite is the Bun Cha Ca Rau Can Doc Mung (fried fish cake with vermicelli in soup). The broth has tomato with a slightly sour and sweet taste — very appetizing! All the other dishes are delicious too, and the snacks are freshly fried, not pre-fried. Highly recommended!“

“If you’re in Nanaimo and looking for the perfect breakfast spot, look no further. This place is a total standout — every dish is made with love and proudly showcases local ingredients. You can truly taste the difference in quality and freshness from the first bite.“

“My daughter and I went for dinner at Cactus Club in Nanaimo and besides the food being amazing our waitress Dani was very refreshing she made the experience even better just her cheery yet not fake but down to earth great personality and great service. We loved Dani our waitress for the night !“

“Pretty much the best take out in Nanaimo. If you like perogies you will LOVE this place.“

“We came on Saturday of the long-term weekend to celebrate 3 things, my girlfriend's birthday, my graduation from college, and my engagement. The waitress, whose name I can't remember, that helped us on the patio was fabulous. Very friendly and excited for our celebration. When the bill came they paid for the first round of drinks to celebrate with us.
Best raspberry Margaritas in town.“

“Had a wonderful birthday dinner with family and friends and the night was filled with good food and great service ....Thankyou Helen ❤“

“Enjoyed wonton soup really delicious“

“Best in the West“

“I love all the food , but the family and friends I met here are the best , my princess Laya and Roy are my storm troopers“

“Out of the pub/lounge venues in Nanaimo, they were the quickest to respond to our request to reserve a table of 20. Our group had a great time socializing and enjoying good brews. My personal favourites were the Radler (mango, pineapple, lime) and Ciders (Rum based and cranberry based). Great atmosphere, easy to socialize, staff were great. Thanks for helping me make the after work social a success! I only wished we could have stayed longer into the night. Thank you White Sails for a good night.“

“Very fresh, very tasty, see you soon !“

“Great little breakfast dive bar. A place you wouldn't expect has great food and service. Don't overlook this one from how it is on the outside. Service was awesome and food was amazing. Looks like they did some work on the inside as well. Love it“

“Had lunch there today- bento box - good price, great variety. Servers were polite and we didn't wait long for food. Will definitely be back.“

“Food was good. Service was good. Black Current Pale ale was tasty“

“Arrived at 2 so had options from the regular and happy hour menu. The street corn dip was fantastic. Combo plates included enchiladas and our favourite dish - Chile Rellenos. Great staff, funky atmosphere and amazing food. Can't wait to come back!“

“Im visiting from Stoer in Scotland, I had oysters to start , salmon for main & Naniamo desert to eat. I cannot recommend this place enough ! It was absolutely banging :)
The staff were all warm, friendly & attentive
Five stars from me.“

“My wife and I went to the food court in Woodgrove Mall, Nanaimo a few days ago. We chose the three choices meal from the Manchu Wok. We chose Sweet & Sour pork, Salt & pepper fish and Honey & Garlic chicken accompanied by vegetable fried rice. There was plenty for the two of us. The meal was very tasty and enjoyable and represented excellent value for less than C$ 15. Staff were very helpful. I'll be going there again!“

“knowing some of each others friends. some of the best I've had in my last 40 years“

“I recently ordered the Butter Chicken Rice at Noodle Box, and it was absolutely amazing! The dish was flavorful and packed with a generous amount of tender chicken. The portion size was perfect, and each bite was a delight. A big shoutout to Shakil, who provided excellent service and made the experience even better. The ambiance is warm and inviting, which makes it the ideal spot for enjoying good food in a comfortable setting. Highly recommend Noodle Box – tasty food and a great vibe!“

“Service was great, food is always good - SO LOUD it is always so difficult to hear and we had to shout at the table. The music is loud which makes people talk louder and it is just not pleasant. I love the renovations that were done, looks great. Not sure what you can do about the noise level, it is a deterrent for me to go in.“

“I tried the gyro for the first time and it was DELICIOUS! I know the photo doesn't look particularly appetizing but it was scrumptious and filling. Milano's always has the best holiday decorations, so if you're feeling festive it's a fun spot!
Their breakfast menu is worth a try too. The ham toastie is my favourite!“

“I came here today on a rainy day when I didn’t feel like cooking but wanted a warm meal, Sam made my burrito quick but efficiently along with friendly conversation! He was kind and also helped another customer with directions to the Hullo ferry when I failed to (I’m horrible with directions) he also remembered to ask for my point when I didn’t think of it. Will be coming back to this location more often!“

“Good location for when I go for my walks plus friendly staff...😎“