Best vegan restaurants in Dakar
3 venues in Dakar rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
The restaurant is a strongly vegan-focused kitchen run by an Italian-Senegalese couple who are themselves vegan. The core identity is plant-based, with almost all dishes being vegan — though some pizzas now use cow's cheese (added June 2025), so a small number of items are vegetarian only. Staff are knowledgeable and the concept is intentional rather than accidental, making this a highly reliable choice for vegans despite the single cheese exception.
Honest caveat, Some pizzas now contain dairy cheese (added June 2025); check before ordering.
Lebanese restaurant with several clearly vegan dishes (hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, baba ganoush, dolmades, vegetable ragout). HappyCow lists it as 'Veg-options' and marks vegan items with a green leaf symbol. One reviewer noted falafel was fried in shared oil with fish and meat, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as helpful but not deeply knowledgeable about veganism. Best to confirm your choices directly.
Honest caveat, One reviewer reported falafel fried in shared oil with fish and meat.
The HappyCow listing and Wanderlog reviews consistently mention clearly labelled vegan dishes including masala peanut, pakora, saffron pulao, alu ghobi and eggplant & potato curry. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as accommodating and can guide vegan choices.
Honest caveat, None documented.