50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Ottawa

“Very friendly atmosphere and amazing staff. Felt like we were at home and so welcomed!! The pizza is amazing!! My dog Bella loved it too ??“

“Risotto. Gnocchi. Lions Mane. Beet tartare. Go.“

“A truly special place, Best indian food in ottawa. Prepared and served with love. It is rare to feel so good after eating that much food! You can eat this food daily.“

“Some of the most refreshing food available at a very reasonable price!“

“The food was excellent quality, fresh, tasty & prepared quickly. Adequate staffing for peak periods & they were friendly & had full knowledge of menu items & specials. The dining area was clean & comfortable as well as inviting & spacious. Facilities were average. Plenty of parking available. Been here many times & will definitely return with friends & family. Thanks BK Bronson Staff! 😁

Parking: Parking spots directly in front of restaurant. Never crowded.

Kid-friendliness: High chairs & Booster seats available.

Wheelchair accessibility: Although there appears to be no dedicated wheelchair parking, there is plenty of room in the parking lot to accommodate all types of accommodations for those with mobility issues. Unfortunately the doors are not automatic and do not feature a press button open.“

“Best vegetarian ramen an amazing customer service! The menu is pretty diverse and the staff is super friendly. The food comes very quick. The quality it was really good, I wish I could have this restaurant in Winnipeg. My only concern was the place feels too crowded, the tables and seating are very close to each other. But I definitely will recommend it.“

“Excellent ice cream and they have many options for vegans and people with allergies“

“Absolutely stunning roast. So tasty and a decent portion. Lovely vibe to the place, relaxed and friendly service. Will definitely book again.“

“Great food, service and atmosphere!“

“I just want to say this is the most reasonably priced vegan place in ottawa and exactly the reason I go here instead of keeping it vegan and all the other vegan Indian places….THANK YOU owners for not screwing over the rest of us like all the other greedy food sellers that hiked food prices WAY ABOVE inflation.“

“Great vegetarian and vegan food“

“Flavors are unbelievable and unique. Absolutely delicious! The momo dumplings are my go to choice.“

“I had a lovely experience at Sansotei! The service was quick and friendly. I had the tonkotsu black ramen and the corn croquettes - both were delicious! The ramen broth was rich and full of flavour and the ramen noodles were perfectly al dente. I will definitely be returning the next time I’m in Ottawa.“

“The absolute best of the best!!!! The cocktails were delicious, the tartar was out of this world, the bread, the main meal… so very satisfied!“

“from just yesterday: Great experience overall, once again! We came here last year around this time (we live in Boston but come here to visit relatives) and during our visit we opted to come here again. Everything was again very good. The naan is superb, the KFC (kerala fried chicken) is kitschy but very tasty! Everything across the board was delicious except for the sauce that came with the scallops (which wasn't bad but it seemed odd, no one knew what to make of it and the person eating that dish avoided the sauce). Service was a little slower this time, but that's like most places these days that are suffering from not having enough staff. Ambiance is very pretty, understated, and nice - still a bit noisy so I'd still like to see more sound absorbers. The ones they have are great, you don't notice them, but they might be too high up to make a big difference.
We'll definitely be back again, hope it's still here next year!

Review below was from early December, 2023: The service was exceptional and the visual ambiance was wonderful. The host came over several times to check in on us, which was very sweet. The restaurant is so nice that it feels intimate, but the place was full of people and conversation which did make it difficult to hear each other. I appreciated the sound absorbers on the walls as they did help to dampen the overall noise of conversations from other tables. I wonder if more sound absorbers around table barriers would help as well.

Food was very good. We ordered the kfc appetizer as well as the pappadum, and for dinners, we ordered the chef special (lamb shank), mushroom curry, beef & potato curry, and chicken biryani. Everything tasted very fresh, not heavy, and very unique! How could I forget -- we also ordered parotta (naan). The parotta was the BEST we have ever had anywhere. I would go back just for this.

The chicken and the beef were a bit overcooked in our opinion, but maybe that is the kerala style? We felt the meat could have been a little more tender if cooked a bit less. The lamp shank could actually have used a bit more cooking to help it fall off the bone more. The mushroom curry was spot on.

Overall, the place deserves 5 stars. Everyone in the party was very happy and we will all come back again when we can.“

“Excellent quality and flavour of food. Is the best Peruvian restaurant in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto by far.“

“I heard alot about this place so I decided to give it a try.
The portion is small but tasty. The tiramisu is different...not your typical and not my favorite.
The beer options are mostly hoppy ipa. The garlic bread is 4 bites maybe 6, but it's only 1.50.
It is a nice place to try but for the money ? I don't feel that the dollar goes far at this location, you will most likely leave hungry.
It may look like you have a full bowl of food but the dish is shallow and deceiving.“

“The verdict: Great pub feel. Dim lights and people of all sorts and classes out to eat a great pub style meal. Food portion meets the price.food came hot and was definitely full of flavor! Staff was on point and very friendly... So The Manx, you get a 9!“

“Oooh so delish. Pick your pleasure.“

“Fantastic bakery! The croissants are insanely good and the smores bars are to die for! Everything is the perfect amount of sweetness and not too sugary. Would go here again and again.“

“Excellent food, great service and a very cozy atmosphere!“

“Everything I'm about to say is a repetition of what previous reviewers have described: astonishingly delicious, carefully prepared food with the utmost attention to flavour and presentation; extraordinarily soothing ambiance; speedy and gracious service; reasonable prices. Definitely my favourite restaurant, possibly and probably of any I've ever been to. Heartfelt thanks for all your hard work, Peace Garden staff!

Vegetarian options: 100%

Dietary restrictions: Everything seemed to be vegan

Parking: Easiest access and parking availability on the day we were there (a Monday) was Murray St (street entrance to the restaurant)“

“yummy treats! as a vegan, it's amazing to have so many options. My daughter loves their donuts. I am a sucker for their delicious lattes- best coffee in town. I also appreciate that they wear masks. as someone with a disability, this is one of the few establishments left that I feel safe going too. tha k you, LJB!!“

“Un petit glacier très discret, mais où les glaces sont étonnantes. La mienne était aux chocolat et aux piments, un vrai délice.
Les autres glaces sont aussi très bonnes.
De plus, l'équipe est jeune, dynamique et sympathique.
Une très belle découverte d'Ottawa !“

“I’m a visitor from SW Ontario. We love our bread, so we were trying to find a place to get our breakfast. We got the spinach feta spiral (savory) and the espresso croissant.

Absolutely loved both! They are perfect. No regrets coming here. Wish we found this sooner. If you’re thinking about trying it out, you should stop and just visit.“

“This place is very good and the sashimi are very fresh“

“Had a night impromptu dinner and had a nice experience. Our server Arabella was super nice and very helpful helping me navigate the payment method as we had a gift card that evening. And must say the burgers are the best ad with 1.99 upgrades will keep us coming back! Great job!!“

“This ice cream is the best I have ever tried. It is made with love and it shows.“

“I don't think I've had a waffle cone since having to go gluten free, it made me unbelievably happy to eat one again! I was also delighted they had multiple vegan flavours to choose from, and the price was pretty comparable to other shops! I can't wait to go back!“

“Charming outdoor seating, friendly staff and eclectic menu.“

“Had breakfast with a group of seven. There was a small line when we arrived at 10 am and a longer line after we left at 11:10 am. All of us ordered something different and everything looked so good. Food was fresh, tasty, and portions were huge. Plus food came out rather quickly considering every table was occupied.

Service was excellent. The owner was there talking to customers and helping out. Like he said “this is not a hobby for me.” And it shows. Our server was kind and thoughtful. Someone at our table asked about the sausages and our server brought him one to try. I could write another 2 paragraphs about how good this place is. I will save you the reading just try the place.

Oh and the bathrooms are clean so you know the place is good.“

“While the cupcakes were good, I picked up a half dozen of mini-cupcakes to go as they were for a toddler and the box given was large and didn't have any partitions or way to keep the mini-cupcakes from rolling around. When they were brought directly from the shop to my destination, the cupcakes had all kind of fallen over and the icings melded together. They tasted good, but the presentation was lacking - not that a toddler would care - but would recommend looking into at least smaller boxes with some kind of partition or selling the mini-cupcakes as a pre-made set to go so that presentation can be preserved.“

“e had a fantastic experience with Topper's Pizza in Barrhaven! The salesperson was courteous and made the ordering process smooth and easy. We ordered a Cheese, Pepperoni, and Deluxe pizza, and all of them were excellent. The Deluxe pizza, in particular, was a big hit—it was packed with flavor and delicious toppings. Our pizzas were ready on time, and everything was hot and fresh. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving great pizza!“

“Excellent food. Service terrific Nice bistro“

“Lovely place! Delicious Ashta pancakes!“

“Awesome food ….. large menu selection … as a vegan, I was extremely satisfied with the experience and menu selections our hostess gave me….. everyone at our table loved all the fresh food and selection…. Quiet place but perfectly located in the Byward Market area…. Highly recommend“

“Amazing experience! I had the Fish'n Chips. Great quality, and the cookies, yum!! We tell all my downtown friends to check this place out!“

“Best salads ever - authentic, creative and satisfying. Recommended!“

“Forgot to take a picture before I chomped into a cookie lol. The lady there was really nice, unfortunately when I went they didn’t have any oatmeal raisin cookies or their brookies but no problem because the other cookies are still really tasty! My favourite out of the batch is the carrot & cream cheese one. The store is a bit small which isn’t an issue to me at all

Vegetarian options: They have an Apple crumble cookie which was vegan

Kid-friendliness: Worker there was just really nice“

“Great good with great value“

“Had an amazing dinner, the food was delicious and the service was exceptional, thank you A.J. Will definitely recommend and return back. Keep it up . Mr Amith went out of his way to make sure our evening was pleasant .“

“This was my favorite restaurant in Ottawa, when I worked at NRC. It was always a delight to visit with Margaret and Buddy, in addition to the wonderful food! I recommend this to anyone.“

“Vraiment une belle découverte! Tellement exotique et original… on se sent dépaysé, un voyage gustatif!!! Le chef est sympa et sans prétentions. Tout était chaud et savoureux à souhait! Ça vaut le détour! J’ai juste hâte à ma prochaine visite!“

“We celebrated an important milestone with friends at Aiana, and had a fabulous, memorable evening. From the service, to the food, to the cocktails and wine, to the ambiance, everything was perfect. We were enjoying ourselves so much, I forgot to take photos!

Vegetarian options: There is always a vegetarian option.

Dietary restrictions: The chef is very accommodating, and there is always a gluten free option.“

“Not somewhere I get to eat at often but they never disappoint when I do ❤️ Jesus Himself would approve“

“Healthy, delicious, make your own,“

“Hey there! We ordered for the first time last nite and everything was great! We both got the Club wrap which was very fresh and tasty:). We also ordered a small roasted potatoes with garlic sauce...so yummy!“

“Amazing place for coffee, croissants and greatest service by the staff. We were there with our 7 months old son, and the staff asked if we needed a high chair and brought toys for him to play.
Thank you for brightening our day ?
D.B.D“

“always wanted to try and when we did, we were not disappointed. very delicious, we will be back!!!“

“Found this special spot when we searched online for breakfast places! Wow! So good! Americano was perfect, croissant breakfast sandwich delicious, and my husband really enjoyed his Wild plate! Our next trip to Ottawa we will definitely be coming back here. Great service, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and fresh bakery treats!!! 5-star all around!“