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Veggie / Vegan Vienna: Where to Find the Best Plant-Based Cuisine

Vienna is a multicultural city, and this is reflected in its food. There are many international vegan restaurants and cafes that offer a wide range of cuisines. Here are some of the best places to try international vegan cuisine in Vienna:

Pure am Praterstern

Praterstern 9, 1020
The Pure Brasserie is located in the heart of Vienna’s Praterstern, offering modern cuisine from all around the world, made with 100% organic, high-quality, and seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers within a 75-kilometer radius. Sustainability is a fundamental part of their philosophy, reflected in their construction, furnishings, and cuisine. One of their organic partners is the bees that produce honey for their guests on their rooftop!

The brasserie features a light-filled bar, two guest gardens, and a playground. The goal of the concept is to make a lasting contribution to the second district by reclaiming its most important square and making it one of the most beautiful and lively squares in Vienna.
  • Mo – Fri: 11 am – 10 pm. Kitchen till 9 pm
    Sat, Sun: 9 am – 10 pm. Kitchen till 9 pm, breakfast till 3 pm
  • Food: 8/10

    Service: 8/10

    Ambience: 10/10
    Price: €€

Pizzi's & Cream

Burggasse 25, 1070

Pizzis & Cream is Vienna’s first vegan-only pizzeria, and they offer a wide range of pizzas made with an organic base and sustainable ingredients. They also serve sugar-free ice cream and specialty coffee, and all of their products are high-quality and environmentally friendly. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy delicious pizza and support a sustainable business, Pizzis & Cream is definitely the place to be.

Swing Kitchen

Währinger Str. 47/2, 1090
Josefstädter Str. 73, 1080
Schottenfeldgasse 3, 1070
Operngasse 24, 1040
Universitätsring 10, 1010
Schwedenplatz 3-4/4-5, 1010
Swing Kitchen is a vegan fast-food restaurant chain that offers a variety of burgers, wraps, nuggets and fries. Their food is both delicious and affordable, and they use only the best ingredients. They also have a great selection of vegan milkshakes, which are perfect for a hot summer day.
  • 1090, 1070, 1040, 1010 Universitätsring: Mo – Sun: Mo – Sun: 11 am – 10 pm
    1080: Mo – Sun: 11 am – 9:30 pm
    1010 Schwedenplatz: Sun – Thu: 11 am – 10 pm, Fri, Sat: 11 am – 11 pm
  • Food: 10/10

    Service: 9/10

    Ambience: 8/10
    Price: €

NENI

Naschmarkt 510, 1060
Perspektivstr. 8, 1020
Obere Donaustraße 65, 1020
NENI is a family-owned restaurant chain that has several locations in Europe, including Vienna. The restaurant serves a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, with a strong focus on vegetarian and vegan options. NENI is not a strictly vegan restaurant, but they have plenty of plant-based dishes on their menu.

One of the standout features of NENI is their emphasis on sharing plates. The menu is designed for diners to share a variety of dishes, which creates a social and communal atmosphere. The food is served in colorful ceramic plates, which adds to the aesthetic appeal of the restaurant.

There are 3 NENI restaurants in Vienna in very beautiful locations: at the vibrant Naschmarkt food market, by the water at Donaukanal, and at Prater with a rooftop view.
  • 1060: Mo – Sat: 8 am – 11 pm, Sun: 10 am – 9 pm
    1020 Perspektivstr.: Mo – Thu: 7 am – 12 am; Fri: 7 am – 1 pm; Sat: 8 am – 1 am; Sun: 8 am – 3 pm
    1020 Obere Donaustraße: Wed – Sut: 5 pm – 12 pm. Kitchen: 5 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Food: 10/10

    Service: 8/10

    Ambience: 10/10
    Price: €€
Photos: @nenifood

The Lala

Neustiftgasse 23, 1070
Neubaugasse 1, 1070
The Lala x Veganista, Airport Vienna, Terminal 2
The Lala is an all-vegan, plant-based restaurant owned by two vegan sisters. They wanted to create a space where people could enjoy delicious and healthy food while also supporting the vegan lifestyle.

At The LaLa, the main goal is to serve delicious vegan food that’s healthy and tasty. They use unique ingredients like micorgreens, kale, teff, and nori flakes to prepare salads, roundies, protein shakes, smoothies, botanical lattes, juices, and desserts. All of their dishes are made without sugar, lactose, or animal products.
  • 1070 Neustiftgasse: Mo – Thu: 11 am – 5 pm; Fri – Sun: 9 am – 6 pm
    1070 Neubaugasse: Mo – Thu: 10 am – 6 pm; Fri, Sat: 9 am – 7 pm
    Airport Vienna: Mo – Sun: 3 am – 8 pm
  • Food: 10/10

    Service: 9/10

    Ambience: 8/10
    Price: €€
In conclusion, whether you’re a vegan or simply looking to try something new, Vienna has a lot to offer in terms of plant-based cuisine. These five restaurants are just a few examples of the delicious vegan food that you can find in the city. Stay in touch for the second part!