13 Vegan Restaurants Around the World That Pushed Plant-Based Dining Into the Mainstream

In 2021, this three-Michelin-star institution made headlines by going entirely plant-based, signaling a seismic shift in fine dining. Chef Daniel Humm’s seasonal tasting menus proved that haute cuisine could thrive without animal products, elevating vegetables to luxurious centerpieces.

French chef Alexis Gauthier transformed his long-running Soho restaurant into a fully vegan fine-dining destination in 2021. The elegant, multi-course menus reinterpret classic French techniques through meticulous plant-based craftsmanship.

Founded by chef Tal Ronnen, Crossroads helped normalize upscale vegan dining in Hollywood and beyond. Its Mediterranean-inspired dishes and celebrity following brought plant-based cuisine squarely into mainstream American culture.

Planta’s stylish interiors and globally inspired menu—from sushi to burgers—have made vegan dining approachable and aspirational. Its expansion across major cities demonstrates the commercial viability of chic, plant-forward restaurants.

Tian became one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Europe to earn a Michelin star, later embracing a largely vegan direction. Its refined tasting menus showcase Central European produce with artistic precision.

Opened by chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, Vedge reimagines vegetables as indulgent, deeply satisfying dishes. Housed in a historic townhouse, it helped redefine American vegetable-forward cooking long before it became trendy.

Hidden down an alley in Berlin, Cookies Cream has been a pioneer of upscale vegetarian and vegan-leaning cuisine since 2007. Its Michelin star cemented Berlin’s reputation as a global capital for progressive dining.

Mother focuses on fermentation, local sourcing, and zero-waste principles, blending sustainability with inventive plant-based dishes. It exemplifies how vegan restaurants can lead in environmental responsibility as well as flavor.

With locations in over 20 countries, Loving Hut is one of the largest vegan restaurant chains in the world. Its global footprint has made plant-based meals accessible in regions where vegan dining was once scarce.

Shizen redefines sushi with creative plant-based ingredients like tomato “tuna” and eggplant “eel.” Its technical skill and flavor balance have impressed even traditional sushi enthusiasts.

Green Common combines a retail concept with innovative plant-based dining, introducing Asian markets to meat alternatives and modern vegan dishes. It has played a key role in normalizing plant-based eating across East Asia.

Yellow transitioned from a conventional restaurant to a fully plant-based fine-dining venue, focusing on seasonal Australian produce. Its refined tasting menus highlight the diversity of native ingredients.

Kopps blends comfort food with gourmet flair, offering everything from indulgent brunches to elegant evening tasting menus. It has been instrumental in making vegan cuisine both accessible and sophisticated in Germany.