10 of the best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol

The best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol aren't actually that hard to find, when you know where to look. They're dotted in amongst one of the UK's best rejuvenated dining scenes, which is in part the reason many people are making the move to Bristol - this south-westerly city has so much going for it. Aside from the great vegetarian restaurants (more on those later), Bristol has brilliant Michelin-starred fine dining, easy-going bistros and natural wine bars, and a thriving cafe culture. That’s before you get to Bristol’s brilliant harbourside restaurants, where you can enjoy quality food to a soundtrack of lapping waves.

Life is good here, and you’re never short of options when you’re looking for your next meal. That rings true for plant-based eaters too - Bristol is a fantastic city for vegetarians, offering a huge range of choice both north and south of the river. The city covers all price points - at the most affordable end you have excellent vegetarian cafes and speedy lunch spots, as well as a bevy of great street food choices at food markets like St Nicholas in the city centre.

The city has lots of good choices at the very top end as well, for those looking to splash out on a plant-based celebration dinner or enjoy something more inventive and unusual. Lots of the higher-priced restaurants on this list aren’t strictly vegetarian restaurants, but they serve entirely vegetarian or vegan menus so you can visit without having to worry about picking from a few solo plant-based options.

Scroll down for our pick of the best vegetarian restaurants in Bristol - if you see anything you like you can click through to the main restaurant page for more information, contact details and images of the restaurant. Or, click here to scroll through our complete listings for vegetarian restaurants in Bristol and pick something that suits you.

The Granary

What: The Granary prides itself on serving simple and comforting food made from the very best fresh produce. It's no wonder that the menu boasts some seriously tasty vegetarian dishes. Whether you like the sound of blackened courgettes served with crispy chilli oil and garlic yoghurt, or delica pumpkin and fava bean koftas, you won't be going home hungry. 
Where: 32 Welshback, BS1 4SB
Book now: The Granary

Root Bristol

What: Root Bristol and Root Wells both have Michelin Bib Gourmands for their fantastic, affordable cooking. Though you will find some meat and fish dishes, the bulk of the menu here is plant-based making this a great choice for mixed dining groups. The cooking treads a line between innovative and comforting, with dishes including grilled hispi cabbage with tahini and preserved lemons, and roasted beetroot with radicchio and blood orange.
Where: Unit 9 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, BS1 6WP
Book now: Root Bristol

Koocha Mezze Bar

What: A Cotham legend, Koocha’s colourful, dynamic vegan Persian cooking is instantly recognisable - this was one of Bristol’s very first completely vegan restaurants and it remains one of the city’s best. Get a mix of the small plates as well as the Koocha seitan doner kebab.
Where: 203B Cheltenham Road, BS6 5QX
Book now: Koocha Mezze Bar

Wilson’s

What: Jan Ostle and Mary Wilson’s gorgeous neighbourhood Redland spot is one of our absolute favourite restaurants in Bristol, so it’s gratifying to know that the excellent tasting menu can also be adapted for vegans and vegetarians. Most of the produce comes from the Wilson’s farm just a few miles from the restaurant, so ingredients often hit the plate the same day as they’ve come out of the ground.
Where: 24 Chandos Road, BS6 6PF
Book now: Wilson’s

Pieminster

What: You might recognise Pieminster from the supermarket, but this national treasure pie brand started as a Bristol restaurant - the Stokes Croft site is the original one, so where better to enjoy a burnished pie and chips? There are loads of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, from mushroom and asparagus to jackfruit ‘steak’ with craft ale and pepper.
Where: 24 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PR
Book now: Pieminster Stokes Croft

The Thali Café

What: Thali Cafe’s wholesome veggie thalis have kept Eastonians going for years now, both from the cosy, colourful restaurant and via takeaways in reusable tiffins. There’s plenty to choose from, including a pea and potato-filled masala dosa and Punjabi paneer in creamy spinach and fenugreek sauce, and the cafe is well-known for its ethical local sourcing too.
Where: 64-66 St Marks Road, BS5 6JH
Book now: The Thali Café

Poco Tapas

What: This diminutive tapas restaurant in Stokes Croft is well known around Bristol for its tasting menus, particularly the smart ‘root to fruit’ that celebrates local, seasonal fruit and vegetable produce. Dishes at the time of writing include shiitake mushroom with mushroom ketchup, custard and quinoa crisp; and cauliflower steak with farro risotto, all for an incredibly reasonable price.
Where: 45 Jamaica Street, BS2 8JP
Book now: Poco Tapas

Bosco Pizzeria

What: Pizza is typically a safe option for vegetarians, and Bosco Pizzeria slings out proper Neapolitan-style pizzas, made with slow-fermented doughs and quality toppings. You can’t go wrong with the Bosco margherita, but there are other great options (the artichoke-laden carciofi is a winner for us) as well as solid focaccia, salads and assorted veggie mains.
Where: 96 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2QX
Book now: Bosco Pizzeria

Tare

What: One of Bristol’s exciting new Wapping Wharf restaurants, Tare delivers big flavours in a relatively small, affordable tasting menu package. The restaurant runs a vegetarian tasting menu alongside the regular one, which includes dishes salt-baked beetroot with horseradish and crème fraiche, and tempura broccoli with ponzu and black garlic.  
Where: Unit 14, Museum Street, BS1 6ZA
Book now: Tare

Flow

What: Clever, seasonal vegetarian cooking is what characterises Flow in Stokes Croft. The menu is a mix of snacks, small plates and sides, best shared amongst a large group of friends, with dishes including the likes of aubergine with sesame, pickled kohlrabi, tahini, peach and slow cooked chard; and chive dumplings with whipped goats cheese, fresh peas, elderflower and basil.
Where: 8a Haymarket Walk, BS1 3LN
Book now: Flow

A few of these restaurants have made it into our best restaurants in Bristol guide - hit the link to see which Bristol restaurants rate as the very best in the city.