Vegan Food in Barcelona - Guide to Eating Out With Non-Vegans
Barcelona is extremely vegan friendly, and there are plenty of totally vegan restaurants to choose from in the city. That said, the best vegan food in Barcelona isn't always at a totally vegan restaurant.
From "regular" restaurants, to vegetarian spots, Barcelona has may vegan-friendly restaurants to choose from. So, if you're looking to venture out or maybe eat out with an omni friend, then this guide is for you!
Best Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Barcelona
By no means is this short list of vegan-friendly restaurants in Barcelona complete. I will be adding to it as I find more and more places across the city. For now though, it's a great start.
Fat Veggies
- Cuisine: Veggie Forward Fine-ish Dining
- Neighborhood: L'Eixample
Fat Veggies is a fine-ish dining vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona. They offer a five course tasting menu with a vegan option that includes a plate of their best vegan tapas, three savory dishes, and a dessert.
When I visited, my first plate included the vegan croquette, a mini pancake topped with tomatoes, and a cracker with blueberry cream cheese. The savory dishes were an exceptional grilled green bean and grain risotto with creamy cheese and lemon, a fabulous green almond curry soup with sprouted veggies and a slice of tomato focaccia bread, and polenta with tomato and greens and a creamy aioli. The dessert, which I had to take away because I was so full, was a brownie with cardamom and sesame cream. It was unbelievable.
For drinks, you can opt for the wine pairing menu, but they also have homemade ginger beer, kombucha, lemonade, beer, vermut, or coffee.
Every dish here was exceptional. So, if you're looking for slightly upscale vegan dining Fat Veggies is an excellent option.
Azul Frida
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Neighborhood: Poblenou
As one of the most widely-traveled cuisines on the planet, Mexican food is now a staple in every city, and Azul Frida serves Barcelona with zesty dishes.
Although not fully vegan, this little restaurant dazzles the senses with a vivid interior and flavors that pop on the palate with authentic Mexican food.
The burritos really hit the spot for me. It's hefty but not too big to leave you stuffed. Great options also include the vegan quesadillas, tacos, and guacamole and chips. Pair any with their exceptionally executed Margarita Kahlo and you have a perfect dinner.
Azul Frida Full Review!
Teresa Carles
- Cuisine: Meditteranean
- Neighborhood: El Ravel
Teresa Carles is one of the best places to get healthy vegan food in Barcelona, especially if you're looking for healthy Mediterranean cuisine.
They focus on making healthy plant-based twists to Catalan cuisine. The restaurant is not fully vegan - but at 80% plant-based, it shouldn't be a problem for anyone to find something on the menu!
Their vegan cachopo is a delicious twist on a traditional arròs del senyoret. Additionally, their croquettes and their vegan salmon are absolute musts when visiting Barcelona.
You can also stop by for a set menu during lunch time. The options are more simple and down to earth, but still delicious.
Teresa Carles is another prime example restaurants making delicious vegan food Barcelona.
Flax & Kale
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella and El Born
Flax & Kale is another superb health-focused vegetarian restaurant in Barcelona with a lot of delicious vegan options.
They only serve organic products from farms that can certify 100% renewable energy production. It's another Barcelona restaurants that proves vegan and sustainable go hand-in-hand.
Although 80% of their menu is completely plant-based, they do offer some dishes with fish. Make sure to ask for suggestions and they're definitely able to walk you through their primarily plant-based menu.
My favorite dish; the vegan chicken caesar salad. Crispy, hydrating, tangy, crunchy, and absolutely satisfying. It's perfect for lunch on a hot summer day, or any time really.
Barcelona Vegan-friendly Restaurants Wrap-up
So, are you convinced yet? Barcelona really is a great spot for vegan-friendly dining.
If you need more evidence, check out my totally vegan restaurant guide or my guide to the best places in Barcelona for vegan desserts. But beware, your stomach might start growling!
