The Naam
The Naam is a fully vegetarian restaurant, operating as such for over 50 years.
Per-allergen evidence
The Naam is a fully vegetarian restaurant, operating as such for over 50 years. The entire menu is vegetarian, making it verifiably safe for vegetarians.
[1] Official The Naam, The Naam (official menu)
The official menu page links only to PDF menus (not scraped). The page itself has no visible allergen marking.fetched May 14, 2026[2] Verified blog The Naam, thenaam.com
The venue describes itself as Vancouver's oldest vegetarian restaurant and notes that it accommodates vegan and other dietary needs. No specific allergen protocols are mentioned on the homepage.fetched May 14, 2026[3] Verified blog The Best Restaurants in Kitsilano Vancouver BC – That Adventurer, thatadventurer.co.uk
A travel blog lists The Naam as a Kitsilano institution with a vegetarian menu and vegan options, with no allergen detail beyond that.fetched May 14, 2026Gluten-free items are marked on the menu, but the kitchen is not dedicated; gluten-based baking occurs on premises and multiple celiac diners report reactions. Staff knowledge is inconsistent. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by the venue and several reviewers.
[1] Aggregator Are there gluten-free menu options at Naam in Vancouver, BC?, FindMeGlutenFree
A FindMeGlutenFree listing carries multiple celiac reviews: some report reactions, staff confusion, and no dedicated kitchen, while others describe no issues. The aggregator notes the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free.fetched May 14, 2026[2] Verified blog The Naam, thenaam.com
The venue describes itself as Vancouver's oldest vegetarian restaurant and notes that it accommodates vegan and other dietary needs. No specific allergen protocols are mentioned on the homepage.fetched May 14, 2026[3] Verified blog The Best Restaurants in Kitsilano Vancouver BC – That Adventurer, thatadventurer.co.uk
A travel blog lists The Naam as a Kitsilano institution with a vegetarian menu and vegan options, with no allergen detail beyond that.fetched May 14, 2026[4] Verified blog The Naam - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Vancouver, atly.com
The Atly gluten-free listing describes The Naam as "accommodating," noting a labeled gluten-free menu and trained staff, while also mentioning some risk of cross-contamination.fetched May 14, 2026Vegan options are available and likely marked on the menu, though the kitchen is shared with vegetarian dishes that may include dairy or eggs. No dedicated vegan preparation area is reported.
[1] Aggregator Are there gluten-free menu options at Naam in Vancouver, BC?, FindMeGlutenFree
A FindMeGlutenFree listing carries multiple celiac reviews: some report reactions, staff confusion, and no dedicated kitchen, while others describe no issues. The aggregator notes the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free.fetched May 14, 2026[2] Verified blog The Naam, thenaam.com
The venue describes itself as Vancouver's oldest vegetarian restaurant and notes that it accommodates vegan and other dietary needs. No specific allergen protocols are mentioned on the homepage.fetched May 14, 2026[3] Verified blog The Best Restaurants in Kitsilano Vancouver BC – That Adventurer, thatadventurer.co.uk
A travel blog lists The Naam as a Kitsilano institution with a vegetarian menu and vegan options, with no allergen detail beyond that.fetched May 14, 2026One FindMeGlutenFree review describes the venue as "good for dairy-free," though the restaurant has no confirmed marked menu or dedicated protocols. Accommodation likely depends on staff knowledge.
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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