Our Favorite Vegetarian Restaurants Around the World

Peacefood Cafe in New York City

Peacefood Café may have been founded by two vegans, but it's a spot that even non-vegetarians enjoy. With locations in both in Uptown and Downtown Manhattan, Peacefood offers a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start your morning with an energizing juice like the Green Lemonade—it's made with mixed greens, apple, lemon and ginger root.

For lunch or dinner, find an array of vegetarian salads and sandwiches, and vegetable bowls with fixings like Japanese pumpkin, roasted eggplant, Brussels sprouts and sauteed kale. If you're in the mood for pizza, try the buckwheat, sweet potato, and flaxseed crusted pizza topped with fresh veggies.

Craving a snack or sweet? Try a side of chickpea fries, baked soy nuggets with vegan mayo, or homemade desserts like the grasshopper cookie sandwich, macaroons, or banana bread, which contain no dairy, egg, or refined sugar.

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Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen in Sydney, Australia

Mother Chu's was recommended by Associate Editor Ashley Rossi as Sydney's best spot for finding nutritious, Asian vegetarian comfort food. Run by the Taiwanese Chu family, the restaurant is known for simple dishes with fresh, colorful produce—try crispy bean curd with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and carrots; or the glazed honey gluten with walnuts.

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Natural Selection in Portland, Oregon

If you're visiting Portland, you'll want to make time for this local favorite. Natural Selection is an a-la-carte vegetarian restaurant that also offers four-course dinners and food-and-wine pairings. Start with the roasted matsutake mushrooms and lentils appetizer or a seasonal soup. Some popular entrees include the crispy polenta with root vegetables and the cavatelli pasta with spinach, acorn squash, pomegranate, red onion, and cream. And to finish, try something sweet like the pumpkin tapioca parfait. You can count on leaving full and completely satisfied.

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Life Alive in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Situated right outside of Boston, this organic cafe is a favorite of Features Editor Patricia Magaña. The salads are loaded with protein and fiber-rich ingredients like lentils, quinoa, tofu and nuts, so they're sure to keep you full, and all salad dressings are made in-house. There's an overwhelming selection of brown rice dishes packed with veggies and your choice of homemade miso or ginger sauce.

For your caffeine fix, try one of the rice or soy milk lattes, or order a smoothie from the juice bar—add-ons like aloe, avocado, bee pollen, and turmeric juice are available to give you an extra boost.

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Café Gratitude in California

This California-based organic, vegan chain is one of Senior Editor Christine Sarkis' vegetarian favorites. Café Gratitude has locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Venice, Santa Cruz, and Berkley, and specializes in gourmet dishes that are made with local, seasonal ingredients. Whether you're in the mood to share a few appetizers, enjoy a hearty rice bowl, or are just stopping in for a smoothie, this place has something for everyone.

Some of Sarkis' favorites are the BLT wrap made with coconut bacon and chipotle cashew aioli; all of the specialty rice bowls, which are full of warm, perfectly cooked veggies and come in your sauce of choice; and the creamy coconut smoothie.

One thing to note: Café Gratitude has a very relaxed vibe, so keep that in mind if you're in a hurry.

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Sattvik in New Delhi, India

India is one of most vegetarian-friendly countries in the world, and if you're visiting New Delhi, Sattvik is one of the best places to satisfy your veggie fix. The restaurant has a variety of soups, salads, and appetizers to start, but save room—the main entrees are really hearty.

Start your meal off with homemade cottage cheese infused with sweet basil and garlic; or the Vegan Dragon Rolls, which are steamed and stuffed with exotic veggies. For your main course, there are tons of filling dishes to try, like the Bharwan Aloo Kashmiri, which has stuffed potatoes paired with nuts and tomato yakhni, or the Gunch-e-Kadai, which is made with sun-dried cauliflower florets, capsicum pepper, and ginger, and is cooked in a special gravy.

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Terre a Terre in Brighton, England

The motto, where vegetarianism is more about indulgence than abstinence, proves true at this multi-award winning restaurant. Terre a Terre has been one of the longest-standing vegetarian eateries in Britain, offering eclectic vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes.

Take your pick from a variety of a-la-carte items or order a three-course meal. The fried sweet corn chermoula chips with chilli chelly jelly and avocado coriander garlic hash is a popular starter. To follow, try the buttermilk-soaked halloumi—a semi-hard cheese made with goat's and sheep's milk—topped with vodka-spiked plum tomatoes, pea and mint hash, and pickled quail eggs. And for dessert, order the Churrosimo—it comes with cinnamon sugar spice doughnut straws with vodka cherries, and chocolate and salted caramel dipping sauces.

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Clover Food Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts

With multiple restaurant and food truck locations throughout Boston and Cambridge, Clover Food Lab is a great spot even for non-vegetarians, according to Associate Editor Shannon McMahon. Clover is constantly changing its menu and uses whatever fresh, local ingredients are available that day. It's known for simple, nutrient-packed dishes and speedy service.

McMahon recommends any of the vegan soups, chickpea fritters, or Brussels sprout sandwiches, with a side of rosemary fries.

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BioCenter in Barcelona, Spain

Less than a 10-minute walk from La Rambla, BioCenter is a favorite of Senior Editor Christine Sarkis. She recommends heading to the salad bar where you can load up on tons of fresh, organic veggies and grains—it's only €8 and is unlimited. And after you've filled up on vegetables, you'll totally deserve some dessert—try any of the homemade cakes, flan, or some seasonal fruit.

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Buddha Burgers in Israel

Buddha Burgers is a small vegetarian burger chain with multiple locations throughout Israel, and it's perfect for anyone seeking healthy, meatless fast food in Israel. The burgers are made-to-order, and come with a variety of lentils, quinoa, rice, chia, and fixings like vegan cheese, stir-fried mushrooms, and spicy black beans. It also serves burritos, which use many of the same fixings and come with add-ons. For something lighter, try any of the salads or green smoothies.

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Claire's Corner Copia in New Haven, Connecticut

A favorite from my home state, Claire's Corner Copia is a cafeteria-style eatery in the heart of New Haven with excellent organic, vegan, and vegetarian fare. All of the bread and salad dressings are made in-house and are either gluten-free and/or vegan—you can't go wrong with any the veggie-packed sandwiches or salads. Additionally, it has deliciously fresh Mexican food that comes with homemade refried organic pinto beans, guacamole, and salsa—I recommend trying the Enchiladas de la Casa, which is loaded with organic vegetables and cheddar cheese, or the buffalo soy chicken quesadillas.

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Jardim dos Sentidos in Lisbon, Portugal

Situated in central Lisbon, Jardim dos Sentidos, is a favorite vegan and vegetarian spot among locals, serving many unique, globally-inspired dishes. There's a buffet at lunch and table service in the evening, and indoor and outdoor seating.

The pakora is a popular starter. For an entree, many love the Steak Parmigiana, which is made with either tofu or seitan (a high-protein vegetarian food made from wheat gluten), and is covered in tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, and mozzarella. Other noteworthy dishes include the Moroccan couscous, four-cheese lasagna, ratatouille, and the vegetarian chili. And to end, customers rave about the lemon cheesecake.

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Vedge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you're in the Philly area, pay a visit to Vedge—it's known for locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and is the ultimate "foodie" restaurant for veggie lovers. The menu is relatively small, but the items don't disappoint. Try the avocado stuffed with pickled cauliflower, romesco sauce, and fried rice for a starter; for lunch, have a Reuben sandwich on pumpernickel with wood roasted carrot kimchee and sauerkraut puree.

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Planeta Vegetariano in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Looking for veggies in paradise? Buffet-style restaurant Planeta Vegetariano, is the perfect place to fuel up at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can indulge in as much Mexican, Italian, and American vegetarian food as you want for only 95 pesos (about $6 USD). Planeta Vegetariano doesn't use eggs in any of its dishes and labels all of its dairy-containing dishes. Senior Editor Christine Sarkis thinks the homemade juices, which include cactus, are what make this place so special. Try the soy fajitas, grilled veggie kebabs, cauliflower ceviche, and Portobello steak.

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Olivia Briggs loves exploring the vegetarian food scene whenever she travels to a new destination. Follow her on Twitter @Olileibri.

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