Restaurants with Best Vegan Options in Montreal
As vegans. we'd always like to go to 100% vegan restaurants. However, that's not always possible. These days, you can find excellent vegan options in many non-vegan restaurants. Here are some of my favorites in Montreal.
*This list excludes pizza and burger restaurants already featured in my other recommendation lists.
Satay Brothers
A 7-course vegan Thai tasting menu? Yes, you can find that at Satay Brothers! I went there with a group of friends. The atmosphere was lively, and the server effortlessly handled the various dietary restrictions of the group (gluten-free, onion-free, vegan…). I got to enjoy a papaya salad, sautéed spinach, tofu gado gado, tempeh skewers, tofu bao buns, vermicelli stir-fry, and fried rice. I wasn’t disappointed!
Ramen Isshin
This ramen restaurant chain prides itself on offering a wide variety of ramen & vegetarian ramen options. I had the vegetarian miso ramen with kale noodles, which are vegan and gluten-free, and Korokke as a starter. It was really good!
Several locations in Montreal and the rest of Canada
Escondite
Mexican restaurant offering a few vegan taco options, including El pastor made with soy protein. De-li-cious!
Several locations in Montreal
Shushuto
This Japanese restaurant offers many vegan options, such as truffle miso ramen (pictured), mushrooms bao buns with vegan cheese, mushroom udon and more! Bonus points for the beautiful decor and good vibe.
La Belle Tonki
With its funky decor and many vegan options, this Asian comfort food establishment is well known to Montrealers. I ordered the Mee Kola with tofu (ask for it without egg or shrimp powder) and it was delicious! They also have a vegan version of the classic Pho soup, as well as several other veganizable options.
Il Bazzali
Italian restaurant with enough vegan options to take the 3-course menu! The chef comes to sing during the evening and also goes from table to table. I loved the atmosphere and authenticity of this restaurant. I highly recommend the vegan bolognese pizza, wow!
Mékong
Absolutely delicious Thai restaurant on Plateau Mont Royal! Several tofu-based vegan options, you just have to specify that you want the vegan dish so they don't add fish sauce. I highly recommend the Kang Paneang, it's to die for!
Le Nil Bleu
Ethiopian restaurant offering a vegan version of the tasting menu. Very tasty, I highly recommend it!
Sumac
Middle Eastern cuisine, with several vegan options!
Le petit Sao
Casual Vietnamese restaurant with many vegan options. It’s very good!
Several locations in Montreal
Sésame
Asian-style restaurant with a great atmosphere at night! Try their tofu padthai (egg-free). The tofu is grilled to perfection!
Several locations in Montreal
Siam
My go-to restaurant for a team lunch, everyone loves it! Thai cuisine with a great atmosphere, good cocktails and a great wine list! Try their tofu, it’s so crispy. Yum!
Locations in Montreal and Brossard
India Rosa
Indian restaurant with a great atmosphere and great cocktails.
2 locations: Plateau and Griffintown
Roselys
I went there for a business dinner. Vegan options are on request, the chef offers several options!
Hà
This Vietnamese restaurant in the Cité Multimédia district offers a few vegan options. It makes this list for its delicious padthai as well as its perfect atmosphere for a Friday night supper, with its bar, Nhậu, in the basement.
Suggestions I've received but haven't tried yet:
Pushap
Mangala
Nilufar
Rasoi
Palma
Gokudo
Salon Enchanté
Ottavio
Casa Galicia
Sep lai
ITHQ
Le robin des bois
