There are some incredible vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Dublin that’ll tantalise your tastebuds.
From well know spots, like Umi Falafel, to some of the more recent additions to the foodie scene in County Dublin, there’s plenty to choose from.
There’s also a clatter of excellent Dublin cafes where you can grab everything from vegan brunch and delicious vegan burgers to vegetarian breakfast and more. Dive on in!
Our favourite vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Dublin
Photos via Sova Vegan Butcher on Facebook
The first section of our guide is packed with what we think are the best vegan restaurants in Dublin. These are places that one of The Irish Road Trip Team have been to, and loved.
Below, you’ll find everywhere from Sova Vegan Butcher and Umi Falafel to Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant and more.
1. Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant
Photos via Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant on FB
In the heart of Dublin, near Dublin Castle and Temple Bar, you’ll find Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant. Embracing the symbolism of their name, Cornucopia, this restaurant really is abundant in food of mythic proportions.
With favourite dishes like their impressive variety of salad bowls, or their lunch and dinner special of a ‘main course with two side salads’, you’ll never feel hungry again!
Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant is open 6-days a week from 9am until late in the evening, and Sundays from 10:30am, you can also order online for collection or delivery.
2. The Saucy Cow
Photos via The Saucy Cow on FB
The Saucy Cow is a high-energy vegan restaurant in the middle of Temple Bar that focuses on indulgent comfort food rather than clean eating clichés.
The menu is built around stacked burgers, loaded fries, brunch plates and heavy sauces, all designed to be filling and full-on.
The space is bright, busy and deliberately lively, with loud music, packed tables and a crowd that’s here for food and atmosphere, not a quiet night out.
It’s casual, fun and social, and it does exactly what it sets out to do. There’s also a sister location in Cork’s Marina Market.
3. Glas Restaurant
Photos via Glas Restaurant on FB
Glas is a Michelin-listed vegetarian and vegan restaurant that takes plant-based food seriously, without making it feel niche.
The kitchen works almost entirely with seasonal Irish vegetables and local producers, building menus around flavour, texture and balance rather than substitutes.
Dishes are precise, creative and confident, whether you’re ordering from the tasting menu or a shorter à la carte option.
Sustainability isn’t a slogan here; it’s baked into how the restaurant operates, from sourcing to waste. The room is calm and modern, the cooking thoughtful, and the food is top-notch!
4. Umi Falafel
Photos via Umi Falafel on Facebook
As their name suggests, Umi Falafel certainly has a lot of menu items with falafels in them. But, that’s not all they do!
With a casual dine-in ambience, you can get stuck into other Middle Eastern delights like Baba Ghanoush, Labneh, Haloumi, and stuffed vine leaves to name just a few.
If you’re after something sweet, you won’t go wrong with their Baklawa or basboussa, and these are both amazing with a strong coffee!
Related read: Check out our guide to the best seafood in Dublin (from fine dining to old-school cafes cooking up a storm)
Vegan restaurants Dublin: Where have we missed?
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places to grab vegan food in Dublin from the guide above.
If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!