VEGETARIAN RECOMMENDATIONS

From pizza to fine dining, there are no shortage of vegetarian dining options in Melbourne. Here is a selection of our favourites.

RED SPARROW PIZZA - VEGAN RESTAURANT ($$ | DATE NIGHT/CASUAL)

406 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066

4:00 pm to 9 pm—Tues – Thurs

12:00 pm to 10 pm—Fri – Sat

A wood-fired pizzeria where every bite is vegan, Red Sparrow is Melbourne’s answer to indulgent, crisp-crusted comfort. The menu runs on creativity rather than compromise, with playful toppings and a bar stocked with craft beers, cocktails and wine. Casual, buzzy and perfect for a relaxed evening.

SHU ($$$ | DATE NIGHT/FINE DINING)

147 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066

6:00 pm to 9:30 pm—Tues – Sat

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm—Sat – Sun

Step into SHU and the mood shifts instantly: dark, sleek and designed for drama. Vegan Sichuan reimagined as art, with ten-course dégustations and weekend yum cha. Pair it with bottomless cocktails or carefully matched wines and it becomes less dinner, more theatre.

BROTHER BON - YOUR LOCAL VEGAN RESTAURANT IN NORTHCOTE
($$ | FAMILY-FRIENDLY/CASUAL)

377-379 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

11:30 am to 3:30 pm—Sun

5:30 pm to 9:30 pm—Tues, Thurs, Sun

Northcote locals love Brother Bon for its vegan pan-Asian comfort food. From rice paper rolls to fragrant curries, it’s approachable and hearty, with a kids’ menu available. Licensed drinks make it easy for parents to enjoy a fuss-free weeknight dinner.

UNION KIOSK ($ | CASUAL/QUICK BITE)

10 Howey Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000

8:00 am to 3:00 pm—Mon – Sun

Hidden in Howey Place, Union Kiosk serves molten-filled vegan jaffles, sweet treats, and coffee. No bar, no fuss, just cozy vibes. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual catch-up with friends.

SMITH + DAUGHTERS ($$$ | DATE NIGHT/FINE DINING)

Located in RED BRICK BUILDING, 107 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066

5:30 pm to 10:00 pm—Tues – Wed

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm—Thurs – Sat

Bold and unapologetically vegan, Smith + Daughters offers Latin-inspired dishes full of flair, with a full bar and shareable plates. It’s lively, fun, and made for evenings where the food and atmosphere are equally celebrated.

LONA MISA ($$$ | DATE NIGHT/SPECIAL OCCASION)

234 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141

7:00 am to 10:30 am—Mon

7:00 am to 10:30 am and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm—Tues – Sat

7:00 am to 11:00 am—Sun

Part restaurant, part art piece, Lona Misa delivers vegetarian dining wrapped in Latin and European influences. Share plates and inventive cocktails make it chic, colourful, and ideal for a special night out.