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Try an Argentine-style medialuna or a flaky danish; reviewers praise both, including the cherry and dulce de leche versions.
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Barcelona
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Barcelona
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
Gelato, Vegan Chocolate & Sorbet
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The vibe: good for groups
Asian Fusion Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Sushi
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Housemade
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
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Japanese Ramen, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
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Falafel Pita, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Falafel
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Vegan Burgers, Tequeños, Tacos
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
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Vegan Patisserie, Specialty Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 Pastry
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Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
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Pizza, Vegan Cashew Cheese
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
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Brunch, Vegan Red Hotcakes
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The vibe: good for families
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Açaí Bowls, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Acai bowl
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Ethiopian Injera, Vegan Combos
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The vibe: good for dates
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Brunch, Vegan Mushroom Burger
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The vibe: good for relaxing
3 signature dishes
What Barcelona cooks best
The dishes Barcelona's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best acai bowl in Barcelona
- Number 1. Gaia's Garden Listed above as essential 13
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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Worth ordering: #2 Acai bowl
Açaí, Vegan Tofu Rolls
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Worth ordering: #3 Acai bowl
Coconut Coffee, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #4 Acai bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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Worth ordering: #5 Acai bowl
7 more
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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Açaí Bowls, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
$$$
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Açaí Bowls, Vegan Protein
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Açaí Bowls, Vegan Toppings
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The vibe: good for families
signature #2
Best empanada in Barcelona
Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Fillings
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Worth ordering: #1 Empanada
Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Fillings
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Worth ordering: #2 Empanada
Pizza Slices, Vegan Empanadas
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Worth ordering: #3 Empanada
Empanadas, Vegan Humita
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Worth ordering: #4 Empanada
Empanadas, Vegan Cheeseburger
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Worth ordering: #5 Empanada
6 more
Spanish Empanadas, Vegan Fillings
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Empanadas, Vegan Section
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Empanadas, Vegan Humita
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Specialty Coffee, Vegan Empanada
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Picks
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Argentinian Empanadas, Vegan Fillings
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The vibe: good for families
signature #3
Best ramen in Barcelona
- Number 1. UMAMI PLANT BASED Listed above as essential 06
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Asian Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
Ramen, Vegan Broth & Tofu
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Worth ordering: #5 Ramen
7 more
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Bowls
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Yasai
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The vibe: good for groups
Thai, Vegan Tofu Ramen
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Japanese Ramen, Vegan Tofu Miso
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The vibe: good for groups
Ramen, Vegan Tofu Miso
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Barcelona
- Number 1. ALTERNA Mostrador Gelat Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Veganashi Listed above as essential 02
Vegan Gelato, Fresh Waffle Cones
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- Number 4. Desoriente Listed above as essential 04
10 places
Omni standouts in Barcelona
- Number 1. Manna Gelats Listed above as essential 03
Gelato, Vegan Flavors & Crepes
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Brunchit Barcelona Eixample Listed above as essential 12
Brunch, Vegan Sandwich, Oat Milk
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The vibe: good for groups
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Barcelona
Vegan Tapas, Natural Wine
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Gaia's Garden Listed above as essential 13
GF Bakery, Vegan Cakes & Toasts
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The vibe: good for families
Brunch, Vegan Bowls & Toast
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Barcelona
Italian Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Brunch, Vegan Pancakes, Avocado Toast
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 3. Coco Social House Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Dinner destinations in Barcelona
Vegan Burger, Black Beans
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Desoriente Listed above as essential 04
Vegan Cooking Classes, Global Recipes
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. UMAMI PLANT BASED Listed above as essential 06
6 places
Worth the occasion in Barcelona
Vegan Tapas, Natural Wine
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The vibe: good for dates
Catalan Fusion, Vegan Set Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Mediterranean Tapas, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Fusion Plates, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Barcelona
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Cakes
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Vegan Raw Cakes, Truffles
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The vibe: good for work & study
Argentine Café, Vegan Bagels
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Coco Social House Listed above as breakfast spots 04
10 places
Sweet treats in Barcelona
- Number 1. MAMÁ HELADERA Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Anita Gelato Listed above as essential 10
Gelato, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Italian Gelato, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for families
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Barcelona
Bistro, Vegan Brioche, Tofu
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 2. La Cereria Listed above as dinner destinations 01
Lebanese Café, Vegan Meze
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Tuna, Sobrasada Toast
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The vibe: good for relaxing
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Barcelona
- Number 1. Viatger Café Brunch Listed above as omni standouts 04
- Number 2. Mitzi Coffee & Brunch Listed above as cozy hideaways 04
Brunch, Vegan Pancakes, Tofu Toast
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 4. Ombú Listed above as coffee masters 03
10 places
Group night out in Barcelona
- Number 1. Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar Listed above as worth the occasion 03
- Number 2. La Cereria Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 3. In Bloom cooking school Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 4. GRASA Listed above as worth the occasion 01
10 places
Budget eats in Barcelona
Catalan Lunch, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 2. La Cereria Listed above as dinner destinations 01
Lebanese Falafel, Vegan Wraps
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Worth ordering: #4 Falafel
- Number 4. Maoz Falafel & Chips Listed above as essential 07
8 places
Family friendly in Barcelona
- Number 1. Manna Gelats Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. MAMÁ HELADERA Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Desoriente Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. Mad Mad Vegan Barcelona Listed above as essential 08
By dish
7 lists Best ice cream · Best pizza · Best pastry · Best coffee · Best burger · Best falafel · Best sushi
23 places
Best ice cream in Barcelona
- Number 1. MAMÁ HELADERA Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Anita Gelato Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. AMMA Gelato Listed above as sweet treats 03
Gelato, Vegan Flavors, Crêpes
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
15 places
Best pizza in Barcelona
Wood-Fired Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Italian Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza al Taglio, Vegan Slices
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Margherita
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
11 places
Best pastry in Barcelona
- Number 1. ALTERNA Mostrador Gelat Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Benevola Listed above as essential 09
Cinnamon Rolls, Mostly Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Vegan Brunch, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #4 Pastry
15 places
Best coffee in Barcelona
- Number 1. Austral Coffee Bar Listed above as empanada 09
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Cakes, Oat Milk
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
- Number 4. Benevola Listed above as essential 09
9 places
Best burger in Barcelona
- Number 1. Mad Mad Vegan Barcelona Listed above as essential 08
Burgers, Vegan Choices
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
Heura Burgers, Vegan Option
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Worth ordering: #3 Burger
Vegan Burgers, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
7 places
Best falafel in Barcelona
Falafel Pitas, Fresh Fillings
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Worth ordering: #1 Falafel
- Number 2. Maoz Falafel & Chips Listed above as essential 07
Falafel Pita, Vegan Baklava
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Worth ordering: #3 Falafel
- Number 4. FALABULOUS Listed above as budget eats 03
6 places
Best sushi in Barcelona
- Number 1. Veganashi Listed above as essential 02
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Rolls
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Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
- Number 3. Desoriente Listed above as essential 04
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Street Food
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Worth ordering: #4 Sushi
By cuisine
3 lists Spanish · Mediterranean · Italian
10 places
Spanish in Barcelona
- Number 1. La Cereria Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 2. Arc Iris Listed above as budget eats 01
- Number 3. GRASA Listed above as worth the occasion 01
- Number 4. Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar Listed above as worth the occasion 03
10 places
Mediterranean in Barcelona
- Number 1. La Cereria Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 2. Arc Iris Listed above as budget eats 01
- Number 3. Ziryab Fusion Tapas Bar Listed above as worth the occasion 03
- Number 4. In Bloom cooking school Listed above as dinner destinations 03
10 places
Italian in Barcelona
- Number 1. MAMÁ HELADERA Listed above as essential 05
Italian Piadina, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Restaurant Pizzeria Edén Listed above as lunch & brunch 01
Gluten-Free Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
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Questions about eating vegan in Barcelona
Are there vegan restaurants in Barcelona?
Yes — Barcelona has 841 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are ALTERNA Mostrador Gelat, Veganashi, Manna Gelats. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Barcelona good for vegans?
Barcelona scores 92.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 167 vegan-friendly venues and 241 high-quality restaurants out of 841 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Barcelona?
Barcelona has 75 fully vegan restaurants and 48 vegetarian restaurants. 167 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Barcelona known for?
Barcelona's top signature dishes for vegans are acai bowl, empanada, ramen, and the city also does ice cream and sushi well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Barcelona?
The vegan scene in Barcelona leans Spanish, Mediterranean, Asian. Spanish is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Barcelona?
ALTERNA Mostrador Gelat is ranked #1 in Barcelona by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.