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Vegan Restaurants You Must Try in Melbourne

Vegan Restaurants You Must Try in Melbourne

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
12 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

From plant-based degustation to a hidden 3rd-floor vegan Chinese, 12 dedicated vegan restaurants proving Melbourne leads Australia's plant scene.

How we built this list1200+ reviews · 12 curator visits · August 2026
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Where they are · 12 spots across Melbourne

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The 12 · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
02
of 12
4.3
Modern AustralianCollingwood
Editor's note

Collingwood's plant-based powerhouse — bold, creative cooking that wins over meat-eaters and converts alike.

03
of 12
4.6
IndianMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne's beloved Hare Krishna canteen — wholesome vegan feasts for under $15 since the 1980s.

05
of 12
4.6
ChineseMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne's best-loved vegan Chinese — mock meats, Buddhist calm, and a lift to level three.

06
of 12
4.4
ItalianMelbourne
Editor's note

Melbourne's finest entirely plant-based Italian — truffle pasta, vegan calamari, and zero compromise on flavour.

07
of 12
MOROCCAN SOUP BAR4.4
Middle EasternNorth Melbourne
Editor's note

North Melbourne's beloved vegetarian banquet institution where the chickpea bake and Moroccan tea bookend a feast of flavours.

09
of 12
TRIPPY TACO4.5
MexicanFitzroy
Editor's note

Fitzroy's beloved all-veg Mexican — tofu asada burritos, margaritas, and a wall of hot sauce.

11
of 12
4.2
Asian FusionSt Kilda
Editor's note

St Kilda's long-running plant-based institution — bold Asian-fusion flavours that convert committed carnivores.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Vegan Restaurants You Must Try in Melbourne · The Curator