Vegan Restaurants & Cafes in Melbourne

Plant-based dining in Melbourne. From fully vegan restaurants to cafes with great vegan options — all rated by locals. Browse 38 listings with reviews, photos, and opening hours.

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Chase Docklands $$$
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Chase Docklands
Restaurants · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (9)

Chase Docklands is a luxury waterfront restaurant in Melbourne’s Docklands, offering a vibrant Middle Eastern fusion dining experience with stunning marina view

Geppetto Trattoria $$
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Geppetto Trattoria
Restaurants · East Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

Family-run Italian restaurant in East Melbourne near the MCG. Serving handmade pasta, risotto and classic dishes since 1981, with vegan and gluten-free options.

Koi Toy $$
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Koi Toy
Restaurants · Coburg
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Koi Toy is a Japanese-inspired diner at Pentridge Shopping Centre, Coburg, offering a high-energy dining experience with a modern twist on Japanese flavours.

Hanoi Hannah Express Lane $$
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Hanoi Hannah Express Lane
Restaurants · Windsor
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Often imitated, but never replicated, Hanoi Hannah is where it all began in Windsor. A vibrant stable of Vietnamese restaurants.

Hanoi Hannah Vol. II $$
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Hanoi Hannah Vol. II
Restaurants · Elsternwick
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Mouth watering Vietnamese classics and modern fusion dishes at Vol II. located in Elsternwick.

Moonhouse $$
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Moonhouse
Restaurants · Balaclava
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Moonhouse is a modern Chinese restaurant located in Balaclava, Melbourne, housed in a beautifully restored Art Deco building.

Firebird $$
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Firebird
Restaurants · Prahran
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Serving flame-grilled Vietnamese on High St, Prahran.

Tokyo Tina $$
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Tokyo Tina
Restaurants · Windsor
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Defined by Melbourne and inspired by Japanese cuisine. Every private dining booking comes with complimentary karaoke and good vibes.

New Quarter $$
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New Quarter
Restaurants · Richmond
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

This modern Australian restaurant on Swan St, Richmond is set in an elegantly designed space where food is inspired by the fresh and fragrant dishes of Vietnam.

Captain Baxter $$
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Captain Baxter
Bars · St Kilda
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Captain Baxter is an iconic beachside bar and restaurant overlooking St Kilda Beach, blending laid-back vibes, long lunches, and sunset drinks.

Studio Amaro $$
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Studio Amaro
Restaurants · Windsor
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Day-to-night Italo eatery and downstairs bar on Chapel St Windsor.

Juni $$
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Juni
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

JUNI is a Southeast Asian bar and restaurant in the CBD with a menu revolving around the dynamic theme of fire and spice.

Chàm $$
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Chàm
Cafés · West Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Chàm: meaning 'indigo' in Vietnamese, redefines Vietnamese café dining by blending tradition with Melbourne’s culinary creativity through refined dishes and drinks.

La Tortillería $$
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La Tortillería
Restaurants · Kensington
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

La Tortillería is a traditional casual Mexican street eatery serving up soulful Mexican food that transports you to the taste, energy, and hospitality at the heart of Mexican food culture.

Gaylord Indian Restaurant $$
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Gaylord Indian Restaurant
Restaurants · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Nestled within the historic Grand Hotel on Spencer Street, Gaylord Indian Restaurant offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

Moksha Dining and Bar $$
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Moksha Dining and Bar
Restaurants · Carlton
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

A bold new Indian-fusion dining and bar experience in Carlton, serving soulful comfort food with a modern twist, playful cocktails and a vibe that feels like a warm hug. Moksha means liberation – the blissful moment when everything just feels...

RoboMao $$
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RoboMao
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

RoboMao specialises in gluten-free handmade Chinese dumplings, GF Peking Duck and GF fried ice-cream. They are the pioneer in GF Chinese dumplings 15 years ago.

Matto Napoletano Pizzeria $$
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Matto Napoletano Pizzeria
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Melbourne CBD. Neapolitan wood fired pizzeria founded by Vincenzo Auriemma, 5th generation baker from Napoli. Authentic, unmistakably Neapolitan.

Willows & Wine $$
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Willows & Wine
Bars · West Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Books, Wine & Cheese! The only bookstore & wine bar in Australia that celebrates diverse stories. Located in West Melbourne 3003.

Urban Alley Brewery $$
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Urban Alley Brewery
Pubs & Bars · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Urban Alley Brewery is a sustainable micro-brewery and brewpub, with beer brewed onsite at their Docklands venue, and venues in Chadstone and Knox.

Bonza Deli $$
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Bonza Deli
Cafés · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Bonza is a new deli in Docklands bringing gourmet toasties and sandwiches using fresh and seasonal ingredients .

The Emerald Peacock $$
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The Emerald Peacock
Pubs & Bars · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

The Emerald Peacock is located in the centre of Melbourne's CBD. Cocktails are our specialty, with well-loved classics and ingenious creations available.

Alsaniour City View $$
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Alsaniour City View
Restaurants · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Discover the perfect harmony of Italian and Lebanese flavors, set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of Docklands. The menu celebrates the rich culinary traditions of both cultures, blending authentic recipes with innovative techniques to craft dishes that are as unique...

Hella Good $
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Hella Good
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

A one-stop shop for souvlakis with a focus on takeaway. From the owners of one of Melbourne's oldest and best-known Greek establishment, Stalactites.

Original Chai Co. $
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Original Chai Co.
Cafés · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Chai the Indian way at Queen Victoria Market, on Victoria Street. Brewed fresh with only tea & spices, NO Sugar Gold Award Winner for Golden leaf Awards 2025.

Kōri Ice Cream $
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Kōri Ice Cream
Retail · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Japanese-inspired ice cream shop in Melbourne CBD with 18 flavours — signature scoops and rotating specials inspired by Japanese desserts.

Happy Lamb Hot Pot $
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Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Happy Lamb serves Mongolian-style hotpot, featuring fresh vegetables and juicy meat cooked in a traditional soup broth. Halal and vegetarian friendly.

Ulam Rasa $
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Ulam Rasa
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Ulam Rasa is an authentic Indonesian restaurant serving bold Indonesian street food and traditional comfort dishes in Melbourne CBD.

DOLLY European Restaurant & Cocktail Bar $$
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DOLLY European Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Hidden beneath Bourke Street, Le Méridien Melbourne’s underground European restaurant and cocktail bar is one of the city's trendier after-dark dining rooms.

Askal $$$
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Askal
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Askal is a contemporary Filipino restaurant and bar based in the centre of the Melbourne CBD.

Spencer Coffee Melbourne $
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Spencer Coffee Melbourne
Cafés · Docklands
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

At Spencer, their mission is to bring the warmth and authenticity of a beloved neighbourhood cafe into the heart of the city.

Sri Ananda Bhavan $$
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Sri Ananda Bhavan
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

At Sri Ananda Bhavan they believe in the ancient Hindu script 'Atithi Devo Bhava' which means that 'The guest is God' - and they make sure to satisfy all guests that walk through their doors.

Bar Lourinhã
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Bar Lourinhã
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Bar Lourinhã believes true hospitality comes from the heart. They share their love of Mediterranean and Iberian flavours, wine and cherished memories and have been doing so for nearly 20 years in the same venue in the heart of the...

Hochi Mama $$
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Hochi Mama
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

A fun, vibrant and modern Asian restaurant with 90s hip hop, generous Vietnamese feasts and an emphasis on shared food in Melbourne CBD

Baci Restaurant $$
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Baci Restaurant
Restaurants · Southbank
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Taste authentic Italian pasta, pizza and more at Baci, part of Crown since 1997. Our family welcomes yours to share our indoor/outdoor river views.

Stalactites Restaurant $$
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Stalactites Restaurant
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Stalactites Restaurant is a Melbourne institution, family-owned and serving authentic Greek cuisine since 1978 in the heart of the CBD.

Rick's Place
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Rick's Place
Restaurants · Kensington
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Rick's Place - An experience, long remembered!

The Hardware Club $$
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The Hardware Club
Restaurants · Melbourne
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

Italian eatery upstairs in Hardware Lane, CBD. Pasta, including the iconic Chilli Crab Spaghetti, Veal Cotoletta and seafood on the menu. Jazz every Wednesday.

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