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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Belfast
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Belfast
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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Irish Breakfast, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for families
Sicilian Cannoli, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for families
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Ethiopian Vegan Menu, Injera
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Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Birthday Cakes
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Falafel, Vegan Menu, Palestinian
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The vibe: good for families
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Irish Restaurant, Vegan Mains
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The vibe: good for dates
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Bakery Stand, Vegan Rolls
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Modern Irish, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for dates
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Mexican Burritos, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
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Asian Fusion, Vegan Menu, Cocktails
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The vibe: good for dates
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Bubble Tea, Vegan Toppings, Affordable
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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British Bistro, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Sunday roast
3 signature dishes
What Belfast cooks best
The dishes Belfast's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best donut in Belfast
- Number 1. Oh Donuts & Coffee Listed above as essential 01
Donuts, Plant Milk, Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
Small Plates, Vegan Dish
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
signature #2
Best pizza in Belfast
Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Stone-baked
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
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Worth ordering: #5 Pizza
6 more
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu, Plant Cheese
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The vibe: good for dates
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Build Your Own
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The vibe: good for dates
Italian Pizza, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Stone-baked
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The vibe: good for groups
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Salads
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The vibe: good for groups
Pizza, Vegan Options, Family Friendly
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The vibe: good for groups
signature #3
Best sunday roast in Belfast
British Fast Food, Vegan Menu, Pasties
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Worth ordering: #1 Sunday roast
British Vegan Menu, Cauliflower Wings
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Worth ordering: #2 Sunday roast
British Brasserie, Vegan Menu, Sunday Roast
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Worth ordering: #3 Sunday roast
- Number 4. The Hoose Bistro Listed above as essential 15
Pub Food, Vegan Burger, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #5 Sunday roast
Vegan & omni
1 list Omni standouts
10 places
Omni standouts in Belfast
- Number 1. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Jebana Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. Madame Pho Listed above as essential 11
By occasion
10 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Belfast
- Number 1. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Bread and Banjo Bakery Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Oh Donuts & Coffee Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Belfast
- Number 1. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Jebana Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Madame Pho Listed above as essential 11
Asian BBQ, Vegan Menu, Sushi
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The vibe: good for groups
6 places
Dinner destinations in Belfast
- Number 1. La Taqueria Castle Street Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Jebana Listed above as essential 05
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Nepalese Curry, Vegan Section
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Belfast
- Number 1. Oh Donuts & Coffee Listed above as essential 01
Coffee Shop, Fully Vegan, Vegan Toasties
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The vibe: good for families
Coffee Shop, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 4. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
7 places
Sweet treats in Belfast
- Number 1. Oh Donuts & Coffee Stranmillis Listed above as donut 02
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Bread and Banjo Bakery Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Belfast
- Number 1. Hustle Listed above as coffee masters 02
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Takeout
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The vibe: good for work & study
- Number 3. Himalayan Listed above as dinner destinations 04
Tapas, Vegan Menu, Heated Terrace
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Belfast
- Number 1. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Hustle Listed above as coffee masters 02
- Number 3. Toc Toc Coffee & More Belfast Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Items
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Belfast
- Number 1. The Hoose Bistro Listed above as essential 15
- Number 2. La Taqueria Castle Street Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Darcy's Belfast Listed above as essential 08
Korean Restaurant, Vegan Bibimbap
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Budget eats in Belfast
- Number 1. Umi Falafel Belfast Listed above as essential 07
- Number 2. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Jebana Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. Darcy's Belfast Listed above as essential 08
8 places
Family friendly in Belfast
- Number 1. Craft Cafe Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Umi Falafel Belfast Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. MU Asian BBQ Restaurant Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
By cuisine
1 list Italian
10 places
Italian in Belfast
- Number 1. Nica Nica Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Nico's Pizzeria Restaurant Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 3. Zizzi Listed above as pizza 04
- Number 4. Little Wing Pizzeria Listed above as pizza 02
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Questions about eating vegan in Belfast
Are there vegan restaurants in Belfast?
Yes — Belfast has 199 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Oh Donuts & Coffee, Craft Cafe, Nica Nica - Cannoli & More. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Belfast good for vegans?
Belfast scores 39.8/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 14 vegan-friendly venues and 27 high-quality restaurants out of 199 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Belfast?
Belfast has 2 fully vegan restaurants and 6 vegetarian restaurants. 14 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Belfast known for?
Belfast's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, pizza, sunday roast, and the city also does curry 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 Belfast?
The vegan scene in Belfast leans Italian. Italian is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Belfast?
Oh Donuts & Coffee is ranked #1 in Belfast 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.
How fresh is this data?
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.