Vegetarian Restaurants in Manchester

One of the city's favourite restaurants, Pho is a Corn Exchange bar and restaurant bringing a delicious selection of Vietnamese dishes to Manchester. From noodle soups to warming rice bowls, this is a must for authentic, meat-free East Asian eating.

Though not an all-out vegetarian restaurant (James Martin Restaurant serves carnivores too), this slick spot has a dedicated menu for vegetarians alongside an a la carte options. Head over for delicious eats, chic interiors and vintage touches adding extra ambience to your meal. 

The Anthologist is a contemporary European restaurant with cool interiors and an impressive vegetarian menu. From coconut-crusted tofu to mushroom shawarma and naughty gnocchi mac 'n' cheese, there are plenty of divine dishes to choose from.

Not only does MOJO whip up some of the best cocktails in the city, but it's also home to some unmissable vegan and vegetarian menus. Get stuck into the list of mai tais and pornstar martinis, matched with mac balls, plant-based hot dogs and fries smothered in an array of sauces.

It's not just about the meaty stuff at Cane and Grain, this quirky Northern Quarter cocktail joint will have you kicking back with BBQ bites like burgers, fries and droolworthy desserts alongside signature mixes. And afterwards? There's a secret bar upstairs that's well worth checking out.

Home to delicious Indian street snacks and plenty of plant-based options, Mowgli is one of the best places for vegetarian food in Manchester. The Corn Exchange eatery also offers some unique interiors to boot - think rustic decor and rope seating.

Bab specialise in 'kebabs worth sitting down for' and it's clear to see why it's one of the city's most popular vegetarian restaurants. Scoff wild mushroom shawarma, chip shop halloumi and grilled tenderstem broccoli wraps in a relaxed Northern Quarter setting. 

Offering the double whammy of stunning surroundings and a delicious menu, Tattu is a top restaurant in Manchester for vegetarians. Enjoy selection of modern Chinese cuisine, including shiitake bao, vegetarian chicken with black bean sauce and OK glazed tempeh.

Often hailed as one of the best restaurants for vegetarian food in Manchester, Dishoom will have you feasting on elevated Indian cuisine in a pretty setting. Explore signature bowls of paneer pineapple tikka, jackfruit biryani and gunpowder potatoes with heaps of veggie sides.

Bringing a taste of LA to Manchester, FoodWell revolves around a holistic ethos and maintains a firm focus on healthy eating. If this is your kind if thing, you'll revel at the idea of tucking into the fresh sushi, mindful bowls and plant-based brunch options that make up the menu.

Vapiano are renowned for making their irresistible Italian meals from scratch, so you know that they're using only the freshest ingredients to make their veggie dishes. Dine on the crema di funghi and pesto basilico pasta alongside vegetable-topped pizzas.

If ever there were a name championing the meat-free movement, it would have to be V Rev. Churning out some of the very best vegan food in Manchester alongside independent art to boot, this diner-style restaurant is the place for everything from burgers and bakery bits. 

With its industrial chic interiors and ultra cool Ancoats location, Elnecot is somewhere both veggies and meat-eaters will obsess over. There's a wide choice of vegetarian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, this includes their signature disco cabbage.

One of the best vegetarian Indian restaurants in Manchester, Bundobust is a great idea for people looking for top-notch grub that won't break the bank. Expect to find flavoursome curries and sides, all washed down with delicious craft beer. 

Zouk offers a fusion of authentic Indo-Pakistani dishes with a contemporary twist. One of the best restaurants in Manchester for vegetarians, this dinnertime fave will have you swooning over aromatic favourites such as bengan masala, palak paneer and tarka dall. 

Like the sound of sourdough topped with poached eggs, smashed avocado and chilli flakes? One of our favourite restaurants in Manchester with vegetarian options, Counter House is a must from brunch all the way through to dinner thanks to its menu of globally-inspired dishes.

Looking for the best vegetarian and vegan brunches in Manchester? You can count on The Pen & Pencil to come through with heaps of meat-free mouthfuls. That's not all though, as this Mad Men-inspired haunt offers a menu of American grub that's worth trying in the evening too.

The home of Punjabi cuisine in Salford, this restaurant totes modern decor and plush private dining rooms. Catering for any occasion, East Z East Riverside will blow you away with impressive veggie plates such as mushroom pakora and daal karahi.

One of the best vegan restaurants in Manchester's Northern Quarter, What The Pitta is a firm fave for meat-free feasting. See what the fuss is about with their range of veggie döner kebabs, gyros wraps and juicy burgers, with delicious desserts from The Cheesefake Company. 

Towering above the city, 20 Stories is one amazing date night restaurant in Manchester. If you're avoiding meat? Scan through the veggie and vegan plates, which include roast butternut squash, vegetable fricassee and a whole load of tasty sides.

As one of the most popular vegan-friendly restaurants in Manchester, The Allotment has got to be on our list of places to eat. Head here and you'll be treated to roasted butternut squash, cauliflower wings and jackfruit tacos washed down with watermelon beers and chai lattes.

Greens is an unmissable spot helmed by TV chef Simon Rimmer. This lively West Didsbury restaurant is celebrated by those who know that you don't need meat to have a gastronomical feast; expect food packed with flavour and assembled with local, fresh and seasonal produce.

Taking inspiration from the traditions of Southern Italy, Rosso is a mecca for Mediterranean dining in Manchester. When it comes to their meat-free options? You'll be impressed by the wide choice of signature pasta, pizza and antipasti available.  

A cool Northern Quarter venue that specialises in handcrafted cocktails and Japanese bites, Cottonopolis Food & Liquor is up there with Manchester's best vegetarian restaurants. Get your fix with vegetable yakatori, aubergine steamed dumplings and wild mushroom tempura.

This Cross Street gem serves up a delicious selection of plates from dawn 'til dusk. With fresh coffee and tasty pastries primed for morning commuters, alongside a hearty range of stews and burgers for the late night eaters, Vertigo is one of the best vegan restaurants in Manchester.