Residents of the capital are certainly lucky. The vegetarian movement that was taking over Russia first of all affected Moscow. Almost every month new vegetarian cafes, restaurants, delivery services and shops open here. In such abundance it is easy to get lost. Therefore, we have prepared an article for you, where we will tell you about the best and proven vegetarian places in the capital.
Bistro
What is the difference between a bistro and a restaurant? Ready solution. In Moscow, with its fast pace of life, there are many such places - including vegetarian ones.
Jagannath
Jagannat is also called the patriarch of vegetarian cafes, because it is the very first vegetarian establishment in Moscow. The network is actively developing, now Jagannaths can be found in St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Sochi and other cities of Russia.
At the moment, there are six cafes in Moscow - on Kuznetsky Most, on Kurskaya, on Taganskaya, on Prospekt Mira, on Maroseyka and on Tverskaya.
The restaurant offers a vegetarian, vegan and cheese menu. The average check is 500 rubles per person, and at lunchtime there are business lunches at a lower price.
If you are looking for something unusual, authentic and definitely vegan, then you should definitely go to Fruits Veges! This small and inconspicuous cafe, which looks more like a small van, is located on ArtPlay, not far from the Kurskaya metro station. If "Jagannath" is in many ways an ethnic institution, then there is no esotericism in Fruits Veges - this is a place where you can just have a tasty and quick meal.
Many take food to go. The average check is 500 rubles. The menu is exclusively vegan dishes: a large selection of burgers, rolls, soups and desserts - for example, vegan cheesecakes.
Loving Hut is an international chain of vegan cafes that does not even have honey on the menu. But there is a huge selection of all kinds of dishes - from gourmet soups to pizzas with vegan cheese from VolkoMolko. The cafe is located in a cozy place on Maroseyka, inside the premises there is an unusual "green" interior. The average check is 800 rubles per person.
Green Point has recently opened its doors to customers, but has already gained universal love. The creators of this project call themselves the first fast food in Moscow, which is really hard to argue with in the generally accepted view. The menu is really "fast" food - burgers, rolls, pasta, salads and much more. The average check is 500 rubles. And more recently, the cafe has a delivery service in conjunction with UberEats.
Restaurants
If fast food is not for you, and you want to spend a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner at a table with a tablecloth and a higher level of service, then the next selection is for you.
Cafe-restaurant "Avocado" - just like "Jagannath", has been around for a long time. One institution is located on Chistye Prudy, the other - on Tverskaya. The cafe offers an extensive menu of vegetarian, vegan and raw foods, including fine drinks. The average check is 800 rubles per person.
"Juice" is a truly amazing place. The creators say about themselves: “We are a vegetarian cafe across from the Tretyakov Gallery,” and they are absolutely right. This is almost the only place in Moscow that introduces people to vegetarian cuisine with a minimum of effort. It has a very high traffic due to its proximity to the Tretyakov Gallery, and also due to the fact that there are practically no other cafes or restaurants nearby.
However, the quality does not suffer from a large flow of visitors and lack of competition.
The menu includes vegetarian, vegan and raw food options. The average check is 1,000 rubles per person.
Fresh is definitely one of the trendiest and most popular vegetarian places in Moscow. There are two restaurants on the territory of the capital - on the Patriarch's Ponds and on Dmitrovka, as well as in the elite village - in Zhukovka. As with many other restaurants, there are raw, vegan and vegetarian cuisine, as well as Fresh deliveries and catering. The restaurant always has a beautiful presentation, a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The average check per person is 1,200 rubles.
Restaurant "Divan" is located near the plant "Arma", which automatically immerses its visitors in a creative atmosphere. Not only is this a vegetarian establishment, but it is here that every visitor can witness a small acoustic concert or a presentation of the work of some artist. The fact is that this institution is an open area for creative events.
As for the menu, it is very diverse, it has a lot of Italian dishes, as the kitchen was set by an Italian chef. The average check in a restaurant is 800 rubles per person.
Delivery and shops
I want to eat several times a day, but, unfortunately, there is not always time for gatherings in a cafe. In this connection, we will tell you about some vegetarian food stores and delivery services.
Jagannath Stores
Each cafe has its own store of vegetarian goods - from food to cosmetics. The store also delivers, you can order directly on the site.
Happy Vegan Shop
Happy Vegan Shop is an online store and showroom of delicious and healthy food for vegans, vegetarians and raw foodists. The offline store is located on Sivtsev Vrazhek Street, not far from the Old Arbat. In addition to the fact that you can simply come to the store and purchase everything you want, it is also possible to arrange delivery through the website.
It is worth noting that the Happy Vegan Shop offers not only food, but also various vegan accessories - bags, cases, wallets, and so on.
If you are a raw foodist, then Rock'n'raw live food delivery is definitely for you. And if not, you still won't be able to resist their incredible raw food dishes. The project only delivers. When ordering from 1400 rubles, it will be free. The service also has interesting promotions: for example, when you buy two raw food cakes, you get a set of sweets as a gift.
Azbuka Vkusa is one of the largest supermarket chains in Moscow. Not so long ago, they launched the AB Daily project - minimarkets, where a small assortment of products is presented, including ready-made meals. You can also drink hot coffee or tea there. Yes, there are not only vegetarian offers in the minimarket, however, there are a great variety of dishes from vegetable ingredients.
From simply sliced exotic fruits to quinoa with vegetables or eggplant sandwiches.
Of course, these are far from all the vegetarian places in the capital, but the ones listed are the most popular among Moscow vegans. Be brave - explore and discover your vegetarian Moscow!
As you know, in recent years, vegetarianism and its various directions (for example, a raw food diet) are gaining more and more popularity in the world. In this regard, it is quite logical that in order to meet the growing demand, new cafes and restaurants are opening, offering similar dishes to everyone. Moscow is no exception. So, every year several noteworthy establishments open their doors here, offering everyone to try vegetarian dishes. Today we will find out what are the best vegetarian ones. We will also find out what is offered in these establishments and what impression the customers have after visiting.
"Jagannath"
Remembering what kind of vegetarian cafes exist in Moscow, "Jagannat" is perhaps the first to come to mind. After all, this institution is the oldest in the Russian capital. Opened by businessman and yogi Georgy Aistov more than ten years ago, this place has come a long way from an esoteric restaurant to a real vegetarian fast food. The first cafe was opened at the address: Kuznetsky Most, 11. Today, Jagannat has turned into a whole catering network. Three more cafes under this name operate at Kurskaya, Taganskaya and Maroseyka. New establishments are managed by Yaroslav Smirnov, who is familiar with vegetarianism firsthand. Concurrently, he acts as the ideologist of Vegetarian magazine. Responsible for all four cafes for me is Anatoly Vedensky, who has been working at Jagannat almost since its inception.
Jagannath cafe menu
Part of the products for cooking in the cafes of this network are brought from distant countries. So, for example, tofu comes here from Europe, and spices from India and Thailand. Some products are even ordered from distant Mexico. As for vegetables, the establishment has been cooperating with the same supplier for many years.
Café Jagannath is more than varied. So, here everyone can taste various soups, snacks, sesame and saffron sweets, macrobiotic desserts. But that's not all that the vegetarian cafe in question offers. Cereals, cereals, tofu and other products can also be purchased here and you can cook your favorite dish at home.
Customer Reviews of "Jagannath"
This vegan cafe is a big hit with both people who have given up animal products and those who want to try vegetarian cuisine. Numerous visitors of all "Jagannath", according to them, are very satisfied with both the choice and quality of the dish, as well as the prices for them. In addition, they note the opportunity to purchase a number of vegetarian products. At the same time, some customers note that Jagannath offers fast food, albeit vegetarian. If you want luxuriously prepared meals, then you should look elsewhere.
Vegetarian cafe "Juice"
This vegan and raw food establishment is located next to the Tretyakov Gallery. There are several large, stylishly decorated rooms. "Juice" offers visitors a very diverse menu of raw food dishes. There are also great desserts - sweets, charlotte, chocolate cakes with dates, nuts, berries or fruits and much more. Vegetarian cafe "Juice" offers a range of delicious soups. So, here you can taste, for example, vegan borscht and cream soup made from sprouted buckwheat. There are also dishes traditional for such establishments - pasta, dumplings (for example, with spinach and salsa), pancakes, manti stuffed with potatoes and pumpkin, and much more.
Customer opinion
According to numerous visitors to the vegan and raw food cafe "Juice", this institution is quite deserving of attention. So, regular customers really like the variety of the menu. Therefore, you will always have the opportunity to try something new, something that all vegetarian cafes in Moscow cannot boast of. The prices here are also quite reasonable. In addition, many are happy to take advantage of the 20% discount offered to visitors from noon to four in the afternoon. After all, this is a great alternative to a business lunch.
Vegetarian Cafe Fresh
This institution belongs to the Canadian network, which was created by Ruth Tal at the end of the last century. The cafe is located on Bolshaya Dmitrovka, and it is run by the Azarovs, who are adherents of a healthy lifestyle and vegetarianism. Since the Moscow Fresh opened later than its Canadian predecessors, the interior turned out to be more modern and interesting. But the menu for all the establishments of the network is similar.
Features of the institution
All vegetarian cafes and restaurants in Moscow are trying to come up with something that would make them stand out from the competition. In the case of Fresh, the highlight is the cocktail menu. Moreover, some of the drinks were invented by Ruth 15 years ago. All cocktails are prepared in front of guests. Everyone will find a drink to their taste. You can also order the preparation of a cocktail of the three desired ingredients.
Another feature of the already very diverse menu is the presence of five types of burgers. According to many visitors, their taste can easily confuse even meat-eaters. Interestingly, guests of this vegetarian cafe can also taste very unusual alcohol - organic and biodynamic wines, as well as organic unfiltered beer.
Customer reviews about the cafe "Fresh"
It should be noted that the guests of this institution respond very positively about it. So, many people who visited a variety of vegetarian cafes in Moscow ended up choosing Fresh. And this despite the fact that, according to them, the prices here are far from low. Visitors consider a varied menu, superbly prepared dishes, very helpful and efficient staff, as well as a pleasant atmosphere to be a big plus of this cafe. By the way, not only vegetarians go here. Even those who do not plan to give up meat often visit Fresh to taste perfectly prepared and healthy dishes.
Cafe Raw Lunch
This establishment has become a logical continuation of the store with the same name, which was opened several years ago by Svetlana Zemtsova. The founder of the institution herself first became a vegetarian, and then switched to a raw food diet. At first, she herself made sweets from raw food ingredients, and today these recipes are actively used in the menu of the Raw Lunch cafe. Interestingly, all the employees of this institution themselves adhere to the principles of a raw food diet. However, according to them, sometimes they still can’t stand it and “break down” into vegetarianism.
Characteristics of the vegetarian cafe "Raw Lunch", menu
In this establishment you can try raw olivier. It is made from avocados, mung beans, cucumbers and zucchini, and seasoned with a special raw food mayonnaise. The menu also includes pizza and several varieties of rolls. In addition, visitors can taste various cocktails, freshly squeezed juices and even cocoa from almonds.
Customer comments
According to them, visitors to this cafe are attracted not only by good cuisine, but also by a cozy atmosphere. So, for example, at the entrance you need to take off your shoes, as there is a carpet on the floor. Therefore, many here feel at home, which allows them to relax and enjoy delicious and healthy dishes.
"Moscow-Delhi"
This small but already very popular cafe was opened by people who had nothing to do with the restaurant business before. However, the chef here is an Indian, so the cuisine is offered, respectively, Indian. The vegetarian cafe we are describing is located in a small space that can only accommodate up to 15 people (there are only three tables here). Products for cooking are used for the most part organic (moreover, many of them are brought straight from India). And in the process of cooking, cooks do not use electric tools.
Menu
There is no such menu in this place. So, the food here is quite simple - vegetables, dal, flatbreads from No meat, eggs and fish. Interestingly, during the day, Moscow-Delhi employees prepare food for dinner. The cafe opens its doors to guests at six o'clock in the evening. On weekends, thali is also prepared here (this is a dish of rice, sabji and curdled milk with spices and herbs), as well as sweets - burfi, carrot halva and baked milk gulabjamun. Please note that basically all Indian vegetarian cafes in Moscow use ready-made spices. In the institution "Moscow-Delhi" they are made with their own hands.
There are not so many vegetarian cafes and restaurants in Moscow yet. However, for a vegetarian, vegan or raw foodist, there is a place to eat. All formats of vegetarian establishments are represented in the city: canteens, cafes, restaurants, cafe-cooking. The vast majority of them are located in the center of Moscow. Several interesting establishments are located on the streets, Tverskaya and Bolshaya Dmitrovka - these are beautiful historical streets just a 15-20 minute walk from Red Square. Also, as a rule, vegetarian cafes or fast food are located at trendy cultural clusters that attract intellectual youth - ArtPlay, Red October and others.
What is very important, vegetarian dishes are also available in most ordinary restaurants and chain cafes, which are thousands in Moscow. This section of the menu becomes especially diverse during Orthodox fasts (late February - early April and June-early July), when the demand in restaurants for dishes prepared without meat and dairy ingredients increases dramatically.
Vegetarian cafes and eateries
In the center of Moscow, it is convenient to visit establishments close to the main attractions. On the popular promenade Maroseyka street in house 4 there are two vegetarian establishments at once - a canteen "Jagannath" and cafe « lovingHut". In the early 2000s, Jagannat was almost the only place in Moscow with vegetarian cuisine. Today it is a chain of six small establishments in the city center. "Jagannat" is one of the most budgetary vegetarian places in Moscow. Here you can have a hearty meal for rather modest money by Moscow standards (the average bill is around 600 rubles).
Jagannath cuisine is a mix of vegetarian dishes from all over the world: from India, Europe, Thailand, China, Mexico, and, of course, Russia. Here you can try dishes of Russian origin, such as lean borscht and barley porridge. In general, the abundance of dishes on the menu will not leave even the pickiest visitor hungry. There are many handmade sweets in Jagannat's assortment: rasa, burfi, halva, sherbet, peanut fret, yeast-free pastries. Inexpensive complex lunches (250 rubles) are also offered. During lunch hours it is usually crowded and noisy. There is a vegetarian grocery store at the canteen. Another institution "Jagannat", which can be reached from the Kremlin in 20 minutes, is located at 11.
« lovingHut". This is a small vegan cafe. This institution “for its own” does not have a sign, so you need to focus on the “Beard” sign. Directly below it is the entrance to the building, on the 3rd floor of which is the Loving Hut. Dishes in this cafe are made only from herbal ingredients, including raw food. The menu includes several types of pizzas (450-590 rubles), cutlets from sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds with buckwheat (350 rubles), falafel, vegan shawarma, three types of soup for 250 rubles. From 12 to 16 there are business lunches: 250-300 r for soup + falafel (or the second day) + tea. The dessert section has interesting offers, for example, raw chocolate bars made from natural ingredients (200 rubles for 55 gr.)
One of the main attractions of Moscow -. Directly opposite its main entrance is a cafe "Juice", which serves dishes for vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists. Address: Lavrushinsky lane, 12. The menu of the cafe includes dishes of Greek, Indian, Italian and Russian cuisine. There is a rich selection of desserts made without eggs and refined sugar, including sweets made from nuts and dried fruits. The menu includes about a dozen salads from 295 to 415 rubles, soups from 225 to 385 rubles, including raw borscht and cream soup made from sprouted buckwheat. The interior has warm light colors and wooden furniture. A cozy art space has been created in the cafe: at lunch or dinner, you can look through art albums, read books about artists. From 12 to 16 hours on weekdays, a 20% discount applies to all menu items.
A 15-minute walk from the Tretyakov Gallery is a small vegetarian establishment "Celery"(Bolshaya Yakimanka street, 32). It is very tiny, literally two tables. The menu has a classic set: falafel, chickpea cutlets, hummus, pasta, soups. There are vegetable burgers (250-320 rubles), desserts. Dishes are prepared by baking, but there are also those that are suitable for raw foodists. The place is convenient for short snacks, as well as for takeaway food.
If you find yourself in the Center for Design and Architecture "ArtPlay" (Nizhnyaya Syromyatnicheskaya St., 10/12), you will have the opportunity to have a bite to eat in a vegan cafe "Fruits & Veges (Fruits & Vegetables)". But you need to be prepared for the fact that the atmosphere in it is hipster and ultra-democratic. The cafe itself outwardly looks more like a multi-colored shed, and it is surprising that inside its great constraint is not felt. From 12 to 16 on weekdays there are business lunches (soup + hot + salad) - 250-300 rubles. Falafel in a roll — 150 r.
"Self-assembly tablecloth". This is the only cafe in Moscow that prepares only dishes for raw foodists (they do not undergo heat treatment). The cafe is very small. Rather, it is even a freshly prepared raw food store with a couple of tables. It is located near the Garden Ring, at the address. Lyusinovskaya, 11. The menu includes raw pizza (75 rubles per piece), flax cutlets, pancakes from spelled, rolls with seed pate, cakes (150 rubles). Both the name of the cafe and most of the dishes on its menu come from Russian folk tales. The names of the salads sound like this: “Firebird”, “Fur coat of the sea king” (all for 200 rubles). Payment by card is not accepted.
"Avocado". This is a vegetarian, vegan and raw food cafe. There are two Avocados in Moscow - on Tverskaya Street, 5/6 and on Chistoprudny Boulevard, 12, building 2. The dishes on the menu here are collected from all over the world: from Italy, France, Greece, the USA, from Asian countries. Here you can choose from several types of pasta, try risotto, lasagna, hummus or Lebanese eggplant. The interior is made in European style, in light colors. The cafe sometimes hosts music concerts. The menu has a large selection of smoothies and freshly squeezed juices. Raw foods on the menu are presented on separate pages, which is very convenient.
"Fresh» —
these are two vegetarian restaurants in the "average plus" category. Their name echoes the name of a chain of well-known Canadian vegetarian cafes. Spouses Dmitry and Irina Azarov imported the idea to Russia and created a very interesting place with good food. The menu has full hot and cold dishes. For hot dishes, all kinds of grilled tofu steaks with herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower sprouts or beans are offered (from 500 rubles). There are vegetarian burritos (from 550 rubles), burgers with mushrooms, seitan, vegetables and herbs (400-550 rubles). On weekdays, business lunches are offered: juice + soup + sandwich - 250 rubles. In Fresh, unusual lemonades, for example, a mixture of apple, palm fruit, machcha, mint, lemon or grapefruit, ginger, lemon and grapes, are priced from 250 rubles. The dessert section of this restaurant is very diverse. It offers all the usual names, such as "chocolate brownie", "carrot cake", "cheesecake", "Napoleon cake" - only created without the use of eggs and milk. There are also such unusual desserts as raw chocolate and pineapple pancakes. There is a menu in English.
Fresh establishments are located on Bolshaya Dmitrovka (11) and on (Ermolaevsky lane, 10/7). Closer to the Kremlin - a restaurant on Bolshaya Dmitrovka. You will walk here from the heart of the capital in 20 minutes, visiting sights such as the Historical Museum and the Bolshoi Theater along the way. 
A visit to the restaurant "Fresh" on the Patriarch's Ponds can be combined with a walk through this one of the most picturesque areas of the capital and sightseeing of memorable places associated with the work of the writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Near the Patriarchs, on Bolshaya Sadovaya, there are two museums dedicated to him at once.
We offer you the best vegetarian, vegan and raw food cafes in Moscow. Information on establishments of this type is especially important for those who do not accept food of animal origin on the menu, adhere to the meat-free principle of nutrition or want to try something new in the direction of gastronomy.
This page contains the best options that will satisfy the needs for different occasions and taste preferences.
Vegetarian restaurant in Moscow
It's easy to have a delicious dinner, arrange a romantic date or order a lavish banquet with well-prepared plant-based dishes! The page contains the best establishments in Moscow that will delight you with a cozy atmosphere, vegan delights and, of course, friendly service.
To quickly find a vegetarian restaurant, you should use the filter, which will help you sort the establishments by type, rating, location. Each cafe offers a detailed description with status ratings and reviews from real visitors. After reading the descriptions, you can literally choose the appropriate option in just a few minutes. The following information will help draw preliminary conclusions:
- Working hours;
- Features of the kitchen;
- Description of the interior and adjacent territory;
- Average price tag and characteristics of individual dishes.
All this is in the descriptions of every institution in Moscow offering vegetarian cuisine.
Vegan cafe in Moscow
There are small cafes in Moscow where you can sit in a quiet, cozy atmosphere, drink fresh juice and taste a delicious salad of fresh vegetables and fruits. If you need space for a celebration or a large-scale party, you can look at large restaurant complexes with large halls and open areas.
It is worth noting that some restaurants specialize only in vegetarian cuisine, while others offer a choice (for example, French, Caucasian cuisine, children's menu.). And some of them do not thermally process dishes at all, for lovers of this - go to raw food restaurants and cafes in Moscow.
