1. Fat Pumpkin
Fat Pumpkin’s popularity is understandable. Friendly staff, an interesting menu, and delicious food, make it one of the most fun vegetarian restaurants in Riga. Located close to the Old Town, it’s a great place to stop off for lunch or dinner after a day of exploring. They also serve vegan and vegetarian breakfasts, alongside a free glass of Prosecco, at weekends. Highlights include the raw coffee cake, spicy red bean burger, and seemingly endless range of smoothies. Grēcinieku iela 11, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050
2. Miit Coffee
Miit started as a bar and bicycle workshop. It’s now a sleek coffee bar with a vegetarian twist, and the workshop is hidden downstairs. Their weekend pancake brunch breakfasts are a big draw, and they run from 11am – 4pm on Saturdays. A buffet table is laden with miniature pancakes, ranging from classic to spinach, chocolate, and poppy. There are also bowls of salads, so you can help yourself to an unusual, but colourful, breakfast. Miit also serves lunch and dinner. Lāčplēša iela 10, Rīga, LV-1010
3. Frutever
Frutever is a small vegetarian restaurant in Riga. It’s bright and airy, serves great food, and has the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to linger. Their selection of delicious treats includes things like raw vanilla cashew cake. They also have vegan options, and a selection of fresh juices. 1050, Gleznotāju iela 5, Rīga, LV-1050
4. Raw Garden
With three branches, Raw Garden is one of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in Riga. It’s also one of the healthiest. The menu is packed with nutritious options, which are free from gluten, sugar, lactose and preservatives. Raw options include summer rolls and cannelloni, while the cooked menu is more extensive. Raw Garden even has its own bakery, using ingredients like avocado, coconut oil, and cashew nuts. The cakes look almost too perfect to eat. Skolas iela 12, Riga LV-1009; KR.Barona Iela 2, Riga LV-1011; t/c Spice, Second Floor, Lielirbes Iela 29, Riga LV-1046
5. Bhajan
A quirky restaurant in the Embassy district of Riga, Bhajan serves vegetarian and vegan food. The menu isn’t entirely Indian-inspired, although Bhajan does offer Indian sweets and stuffed parathas with various fillings. Moroccan and Asian style dishes are also on the menu, and soups and salads are popular at lunchtime. Bhajan also regularly hosts concerts and musical events. Antonijas iela 10, Riga 1010
6. Buddha
Buddha is one of the fancier vegetarian restaurants in Riga. Located near the National Opera in the Old Town, it transforms into a late cocktail bar during the summer. The vegetarian and vegan menu has South East Asian, European and Middle Eastern influences. Try the black lentil pancakes, and make sure to follow them up with a raw cake or homemade ice cream. 1050, Raiņa bulvāris 15, Rīga, LV-1050
Vegetarian Restaurants in Vilnius
