12 Iconic Vegan Restaurants Around the World Worth Planning a Trip For

Since transitioning to a fully plant-based menu in 2021, the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park has redefined luxury vegan dining. Chef Daniel Humm’s meticulously crafted tasting menus prove that fine dining can be entirely plant-based without sacrificing complexity, technique, or elegance.

Once a classic French restaurant, Gauthier Soho went fully vegan in 2021 under chef Alexis Gauthier. Its refined tasting menus reinterpret French haute cuisine with precision and artistry, earning acclaim for elevating vegan food in one of the world’s culinary capitals.

ONA made history in 2021 as the first vegan restaurant in France to earn a Michelin star. Chef Claire Vallée’s inventive dishes highlight regional produce while challenging traditional French gastronomy norms, marking a milestone for plant-based fine dining.

Tian’s Michelin-starred kitchen focuses on seasonal, organic vegetables presented with artistic finesse. Chef Paul Ivić emphasizes sustainability and ingredient purity, creating tasting menus that feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in European culinary tradition.

This Michelin-starred restaurant brings Buddhist vegetarian cuisine into the fine-dining spotlight. With serene surroundings and exquisitely plated dishes, King’s Joy demonstrates how centuries-old plant-based traditions can meet modern gastronomic standards.

A celebrity favorite, Crossroads Kitchen delivers Mediterranean-inspired vegan cuisine with bold flavors and refined presentation. Chef Tal Ronnen’s menu bridges comfort and sophistication, helping normalize upscale plant-based dining in mainstream culture.

Hidden in a courtyard alley, Cookies Cream has long been a pioneer of upscale vegetarian and largely vegan cuisine in Berlin. Its Michelin recognition underscores how inventive vegetable-forward cooking can thrive in unconventional settings.

Kle earned a Michelin star for its intimate, ingredient-driven vegan tasting menus. The kitchen focuses on fermentation, seasonal sourcing, and nuanced flavor layering, offering a distinctly modern European approach to plant-based gastronomy.

Shizen reimagines sushi without seafood, using creative techniques and ingredients like tomato "tuna" and eggplant "eel." Its ability to replicate texture and umami depth has made it a standout example of innovation within traditional Japanese formats.

Mother focuses on fermentation-forward, seasonal plant-based cuisine served in a warm, minimalist setting. Its thoughtful approach to sustainability and bold, globally inspired flavors have made it a cornerstone of Canada’s vegan dining scene.

In a city known for luxury dining, The Green Spot stands out for its globally inspired vegan comfort food and stylish presentation. Its popularity reflects the Middle East’s growing appetite for creative plant-based cuisine.

Famed for its bold, Spanish- and Latin-inspired vegan dishes, Smith & Daughters has become a cult favorite in Melbourne’s vibrant food scene. Its energetic atmosphere and fearless flavors prove that vegan food can be both rebellious and refined.