Best vegetarian restaurants in Dandenong

Vegie Bowl - Springvale

Springvale · Vegetarian · €⁠€

No meat, fish, or seafood is used. The entire menu is vegetarian Malaysian Chinese cuisine, and the kitchen is fully vegetarian by design, making it verifiably safe for vegetarians.

Nevedya - Masala Spice Kitchen & Tapas

Upwey · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€

The restaurant's website states explicitly that the menu is entirely vegetarian. The kitchen serves no meat or fish, every dish is suitable for vegetarians, and no cross-contamination risk from non-vegetarian ingredients exists.

Adyar Ananda Bhavan Melbourne (A2B Melbourne)

Springvale · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The restaurant is a South Indian vegetarian venue. Its official website and menu describe it as a 'Veg Restaurant' serving 'South Indian Vegetarian food'. Every dish on the menu is vegetarian, and directory listings categorise it as 'Vegetarian'. The kitchen is inherently vegetarian, so cross-contamination with meat is not a concern.

Pardesi Vaishno Dhaba

Dandenong · Indian · Vegan · €

The venue describes itself as a pure vegetarian and vegan restaurant that focuses on North Indian cuisine. Multiple directories and review sites confirm that the restaurant caters to vegetarian diets. No independent verification of a dedicated vegetarian kitchen or formal certification exists.

Namaste Haifa

Ormond · Indian · €⁠€

The online menu marks a number of dishes as 'Vegetarian' and includes an 'Indian 100% Vegetarian thali' section, which suggests a strong vegetarian orientation. The restaurant presents itself as a family-run kitchen with a vegetarian emphasis. However, the menu contains dairy-based items such as yoghurt and ghee, and no information is provided about dedicated equipment or cross-contamination procedures for vegetarian preparation.

Shelanous

Port Melbourne · Fine dining · French · €⁠€⁠€

Vegetarian dining is promoted as part of the chef's degustation experience, which explicitly features vegetarian options alongside vegan choices, and the FAQ confirms the venue can accommodate vegetarian diners when they notify in advance. The kitchen is shared with vegan preparation, and the menu has no per-dish marking.

Shemesh Vegetarian Pizza Bar & More

Caulfield South · Vegetarian · Vegan

This place is a dedicated vegetarian pizza bar. It opened back in 2009, and the entire menu is vegetarian by design, so there is no risk of accidental meat or fish. The kitchen is fully vegetarian, making this a safe choice for vegetarians.

Bam Bam Italian

Avonsleigh · Italian

Vegetarian options are marked with a V on the menu, covering pastas, pizzas, and sides, and while the kitchen is shared, the staff are accustomed to handling dietary requests.

Mt Dandenong

Mount Dandenong ·

Several menu items, such as wedges, croquettes, and nachos, are marked vegetarian (V). The kitchen handles eggs and dairy, but vegetarian options are clearly identified, and staff can assist with requests.

ONDA Bar & Eatery - Richmond

Richmond · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Many dishes are labeled vegetarian (V) on the menu. The kitchen is shared with meat and fish dishes, and while these items are suitable for vegetarians, cross-contamination is possible.

Pig & Whistle Tavern

Olinda · Pub

The menu clearly marks vegetarian options with (v) codes, and several dishes are available. Staff are reportedly attentive to dietary needs.

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Sketti Italian Restaurant - Knox Westfield

Wantirna South ·

Many dishes are clearly marked as vegetarian on the menu, including Burrata and Caprese Spagliato. No dedicated prep area or training noted, but the menu makes spotting options straightforward, and the kitchen is shared with meat dishes.

Flipping Awesome Burgers and Wraps

Dandenong · Burgers · Wraps · €⁠€

Several veggie burgers and a veggie parmi are on the menu, and the Green Thumb and Magic Mushroom combos are vegetarian-friendly. The kitchen is shared with meat, so cross-contamination is possible, but staff can help identify suitable dishes.

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Butter Mafia Gluten Free Dandenong

Dandenong · Bakery · €⁠€

Several menu items are suitable for vegetarians, such as the 3 Cheese Toasted Sandwich, Pumpkin & Feta Arancini, and many dessert items (cheesecakes, choux pastries, brownies). The kitchen is 100% gluten-free and shared with all items, so no cross-contamination with gluten, but vegetarian options are not separately marked. Staff can advise on which items are vegetarian.

Dudley's

Olinda · Italian · €⁠€

Many items are marked V. The kitchen says it can handle dietary needs, and a separate vegan menu hints that vegetarian options are plentiful. But cross-contact warnings apply. For vegetarian diners who aren't overly sensitive to trace animal products, this shared kitchen remains a reliable choice.

Fortnums Restaurant & Wedding Venue

Sassafras · · €⁠€

Menu items are marked vegetarian. Examples include Pumpkin Soup and the Falafel Burger. The restaurant serves hearty comfort food that is a great fit for vegetarians, but no description of a dedicated kitchen area for those dishes exists.

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House of Banh Mi - Dandenong South

Dandenong South · Vietnamese · €⁠€

The menu marks vegetarian items with a (V), which appears on spring rolls, tofu baos, and banquet platters, with some of those dishes also carrying a VG tag for vegans. The marking is consistent across the menu categories.

Pie In the Sky

Olinda · Bakery

The menu marks vegetarian options, including Spinach & Fetta (V) and possibly others. The kitchen shares space with meat dishes, though vegetarian items are likely prepared with care. No specific cross-contamination information is available.

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Piquancy

Hawthorn ·

Across the menu, vegetarian choices are marked (VG) and include classic Indian dishes. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible for those with high sensitivity.

Yossi's Kitchen

Caulfield North · Middle Eastern

The website marks veg items with '(Veg.)'. It also clearly states that every base option and every chutney is entirely vegetarian, though the kitchen is shared which means cross-contamination with non-vegetarian items is possible. But the menu offers clear choices.