Best vegan restaurants in Glasgow

Madras Cafe Glasgow

Glasgow G1 4LW · Indian · Vegan · €⁠€

The menu is described as very vegan-friendly. Multiple starters, including Punjabi Samosa and Aloo Tikki, are marked with the Vegan icon, along with vegetable curries such as Okra Kuzhambu, Kerala Vegetable Stew, Chana Aloo Saag, Chana Masala, Dal Tadka, Tawa Subzi, and Madras Potatoes. Rice dishes like Saffron Basmati, Jeera Fried Rice, Coconut Rice, and Mushroom & Pea Rice carry the same icon, as do breads like Ghee Roast, Malabar Paratha, Tandoori Roti, Plain Naan, Garlic Coriander Naan, and Mango Peshwari Naan. The Dosa section also notes vegan options. Staff can advise on which dishes are entirely plant-based.

Suissi Vegan Kitchen

Glasgow G11 6SL · Vegan · Fine dining · €⁠€

Suissi Vegan Kitchen is a 100% vegan restaurant, with every dish on the menu plant-based, from spring rolls and gyoza to laksa and rendang. The family-run kitchen, led by Mama Lim, uses no animal products, MSG, or artificial enhancers. Staff are knowledgeable about the menu and can guide diners through the all-vegan options.

Mono

Glasgow G1 5RB · Vegan · Cafe · €⁠€

Mono is a fully vegan cafe bar and venue, with a menu that is 100% free from animal products and a kitchen that is entirely plant-based. All food and drink is vegan by design, meaning there is no risk of cross-contamination from non-vegan ingredients. The venue has been operating since 2002 with a strong ethical and community focus.

Red Onion

Glasgow G2 4TT · Cafe · Vegan · €⁠€

Red Onion offers a dedicated vegan menu with several options across starters, mains, and desserts, and vegan wines are clearly marked on the drinks menu. The kitchen operates an omni setup, but the separate vegan menu and positive feedback from multiple HappyCow vegan reviewers indicate a reliable approach for vegans.

Stereo

Glasgow G2 5AR · Cafe · Vegan · €⁠€

Stereo operates as a fully vegan venue. Its menu is entirely plant-based, with items such as vegan haggis, buffalo cauliflower, dan dan noodles, and desserts like sticky toffee pudding. The kitchen itself is completely vegan, which eliminates any risk of non-vegan ingredients. Staff members know the menu well and can answer questions about specific ingredients.

The 78

Glasgow G3 8NU · Vegan · €⁠€

The 78 operates as a 100% vegan bar and kitchen. Every food and drink item served is plant-based, and no animal products are kept on the premises. A pop-up kitchen called Antojitos offers vegan Mexican street food.

The Green Goose

Glasgow G41 2HR · Cafe · Vegetarian · €

The Green Goose is strongly trusted for vegan diners. Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm the cafe is almost entirely vegan, with a wide range of vegan sandwiches, breakfast rolls, salads, cakes, and toasties. The owner is committed to affordability and uses local suppliers. Dairy milk and eggs are available for drinks and rolls, so vegans should specify their preference, but the overwhelming majority of the menu is plant-based. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable.

The Left Bank

Glasgow G12 8NU · Brunch

The venue operates a completely separate vegan menu, presented to customers on request. The menu itself instructs customers to 'let your server know you're ordering from the vegan menu and of any allergies', noting that some dishes are only available vegan on request. HappyCow reviews consistently praise the separate vegan menu, with many vegan diners reporting friendly and well-informed staff. Staff ask upon arrival whether a diner is vegan. The vegan menu covers brunch, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts, with options like scrambled tofu, veggie haggis burger, hoisin lion's mane mushroom wonton, and several desserts. All beers and ciders are reported as vegan.

Ristorante Pieno

Glasgow G2 3PT · Italian · €⁠€

Ristorante Pieno makes a separate vegan menu available. That menu includes bruschetta, penne arrabiata, pizza with vegan mozzarella, and sides. HappyCow reviews from vegans describe a dedicated menu and good choice. The official site lists a dedicated 'Vegan' menu PDF. Cross-contamination risk is not detailed for vegan prep, but the separate menu suggests a high level of accommodation.

Dishoom Glasgow

Glasgow G2 1QY · Brunch · Cafe

Reliable for vegans. Vegan dishes are clearly marked (Ve) across all-day, breakfast, drinks, desserts, and group feast menus, and a dedicated vegan menu section is available. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible, but staff are aware and can advise.

The butterfly and the pig

Glasgow G2 4SQ · Gastropub · Cafe · €⁠€

Multiple vegan options are available, including a vegan breakfast, vegan afternoon tea, a breaded aubergine burger, and weekly-changing vegan specials. HappyCow lists separate vegan and gluten-free deep fryers. However, the menu does not consistently mark vegan items, and the venue serves meat, so cross-contamination risk exists in a shared kitchen. Staff are reported as accommodating but the menu lacks per-dish vegan symbols.

Fanny Trollopes

Glasgow G3 8LY · Seafood · €⁠€⁠€

The website states that vegan options are available and that all dietary requirements are catered for. The a la carte menu includes a shallot tart tatin with cashew cream and a burnt aubergine dish with coconut curry, both of which appear vegan. The kitchen is shared, making cross-contamination possible. Staff should be consulted when ordering.

Lobo

Glasgow G41 2AE · · €⁠€

A separate vegan menu and vegan wines are available. All vegetable options can be made vegan. The staff are accommodating. Food is served from a shared kitchen that also handles meat.

Madurai

Glasgow G2 5LQ · Indian · Gluten-free · €⁠€

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, including items such as vegan thali and vegan curries. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, which means cross-contamination is possible. Staff members are knowledgeable and can help guide choices.

Maki & Ramen

Glasgow · Japanese · Ramen · €⁠€

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, with a dedicated vegan section. Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm a good variety of vegan ramen, sushi rolls, and sides. Staff are helpful with modifications. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, so cross-contamination is possible, though labelling and staff awareness are strong.

Mosob Bar & Restaurant

Glasgow G1 2AQ · · €⁠€

Mosob has a dedicated vegan platter and several vegan options, including sambusas. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so strict vegans should confirm with staff. The venue's Instagram and reviews highlight vegan-friendly choices.

Ox and Finch

Glasgow G3 7TF · Modern European · €⁠€

Ox and Finch provides a separate vegetarian and vegan menu with vegan options clearly labelled. Multiple vegan reviewers on HappyCow have confirmed the dishes are tasty and creative. The menu changes regularly. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with non-vegan items is possible, but the separate menu and clear labelling make it a reliable choice for vegans.

Ranjit's Kitchen

Glasgow G41 2QG · Indian · €⁠€

Ranjit's Kitchen is a vegetarian-only restaurant. Upon request, it will remove dairy to make a dish vegan. Several menu items are marked as can-be-made-vegan (V*). Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm that staff will adapt dishes, for instance by swapping yoghurt for pakoras or omitting butter from rotis. The menu does not have a dedicated vegan section or a separate preparation area. A few reviews note that vegan options are limited on certain days. This restaurant is a reliable choice for vegans who are comfortable asking staff to customise orders.

Singl-end Garnethill

Glasgow G3 6TT · Cafe · Bakery · €⁠€

Singl-end Garnethill offers several vegan choices. The menu marks vegan items, and staff understand vegan requirements. Options include a vegan cooked breakfast, tofu scramble, porridge with plant milks, and vegan cakes. The kitchen handles both vegan and non-vegan dishes, so cross-contamination remains possible. Vegan diners should state their needs when placing an order.

The Buttery

Glasgow G3 8UF · Seafood · €⁠€

A separate vegetarian and vegan menu is offered at The Buttery. It includes soup, bread, vegan haggis, and poached pear. HappyCow reviews confirm that dedicated vegan options exist, though typically only one vegan dessert is available. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are attentive and can adapt some vegetarian dishes to vegan on request.

The Hug and Pint

Glasgow G4 9AW · Pizza

The Hug and Pint has a history of being fully vegan, pivoted to vegetarian with vegan options in late 2023, and returned to fully vegan in March 2024 with an Asian-inspired menu. Multiple HappyCow reviews from 2024 confirm vegan dishes like chickpea korma and drunken noodles. The kitchen is shared and the menu changes daily, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as friendly and helpful.

Bella Vita

Glasgow G52 1SB · Italian · €⁠€

Bella Vita offers a separate vegan menu that includes dishes such as carrot and rosemary soup and bruschetta. HappyCow lists the venue as having vegan options and a separate vegan menu. Staff are described as attentive and willing to customise dishes. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination remains possible. Vegans should confirm their requirements with staff.

Bread Meats Bread

Glasgow G2 5TF · Fast food · €⁠€

Bread Meats Bread offers plant-based vegan burgers, including Moving Mountains patties, vegan cheese, vegan spicy mayo, and 'This Isn't' bacon, as listed on the Uber Eats menu and the venue's website. Disco Fries, a vegan poutine with veggie gravy, and a vegan gravy pot are also available. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination with meat and dairy is possible, though a dedicated section of the menu exists. Vegan options are not marked on the in-restaurant menu but are listed on the Uber Eats menu.

Saravanaa Bhavan

Glasgow G2 3LW · Indian · Vegetarian

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu and include dosas, uthappam, and other South Indian dishes. However, the kitchen uses dairy (ghee, yogurt, cream) for other items, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff can provide guidance on vegan choices.