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60 San Diego restaurants rated for vegan, dairy-free, vegetarian and egg-free, every tier backed by cited sources.

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KINDRED restaurant, photo: Eduardo Fierro

KINDRED

San Diego · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VeganA+
VegA+

HappyCow lists Kindred as a fully vegan restaurant (category 'Vegan'). The venue's own website and all 225+ HappyCow reviews confirm the entire menu is plant-based.

Mon4:30pm-10:00pm
Tue4:30pm-10:00pm
Wed4:30pm-10:00pm
Thu4:30pm-11:00pm
Fri4:30pm-1:00am
Sat10:00am-2:00pm, 4:30pm-1:00am
Sun10:00am-12:00am
EvidenceOpen evidence file
02
Veganic Thai Cafe restaurant, photo: Govind Sah

Veganic Thai Cafe

San Diego · Thai · Vegan
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA+
VegE
DairyA+
EggA+

The kitchen is 100% vegan and has no animal products on the premises. Every dish is plant-based. Cross-contamination from animal products is not a concern.

03
Donna Jean restaurant, photo: Mayan Patel

Donna Jean

San Diego · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA+
VegA+
NutD
DairyA+
EggA+
SoyD

Donna Jean operates as a fully vegan restaurant. All ingredients are 100% plant-based, and no animal products are used. That makes the space effectively dedicated for vegan, dairy, and egg.

05
Peace Pies restaurant, photo: Alec Smith

Peace Pies

San Diego · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganA+
VegE
DairyA+
EggA+
SoyE

100% vegan restaurant serving raw organic cuisine. The entire menu is plant-based with no animal products whatsoever, confirmed by multiple independent sources.

06
Plant Power Fast Food restaurant, photo: Plant Power Fast Food

Plant Power Fast Food

San Diego · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA+
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

The entire kitchen is 100% plant-based, with no animal products anywhere on site. Every menu item is vegan by design, so no modifications are necessary.

09
Extraordinary Desserts restaurant, photo: Basawaraj Mannangi

Extraordinary Desserts

San Diego · Bakery · Cafe · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacD
VeganB
VegA
DairyC

The owner and head baker is reported to be vegetarian, which gives the restaurant a strong baseline of vegetarian-friendly offerings. The kitchen is not exclusively vegetarian and does serve meat.

Mon11AM–9PM
Tue11AM–9PM
Wed11AM–9PM
Thu11AM–9PM
Fri11AM–11PM
Sat11AM–11PM
Sun11AM–10PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
10
Nonna + Zucchero restaurant, photo: Heathe M

Nonna + Zucchero

San Diego · Italian · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacA

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu, according to multiple community reviews.

Mon9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Tue9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Wed9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Thu9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Fri9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sat8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sun8:00 am – 9:30 pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Roma Mia restaurant, photo: Roma Mia

Roma Mia

San Diego · Italian
GF·CoeliacE
VeganC
VegB

Menu marks vegetarian dishes with a ✦ symbol. Most vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan on request, and gluten-free pasta is available for a $4 surcharge.

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Pizza and Pasta on 5th restaurant, photo: Pizza and Pasta on 5th

Pizza and Pasta on 5th

San Diego · Italian · Pizza · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB

The venue’s official menu and a blog post on its own site state that gluten-free pizza is available; the menu banner reads 'Now offering gluten-free & vegan pizzas'.

Mon11am-3am
Tue11am-3am
Wed11am-3am
Thu11am-3am
Fri11am-4am
Sat11am-4am
Sun11am-3am
EvidenceOpen evidence file
15
The Melt restaurant, photo: The Melt

The Melt

San Diego · Burgers · American · $
GF·CoeliacC
VeganC
VegB
DairyC

The official menu marks several items with a vegetarian icon: Swiss 'n' Shroom, Italian Job, Egg-In-A-Hole, Caesar Salad, Tomato Soup, Melty Mac, and Mini Mac. The kitchen is shared with meat, but staff can accommodate.

16
Werewolf restaurant, photo: Werewolf

Werewolf

San Diego · Brunch · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB

The restaurant operates a shared kitchen without a dedicated fryer. Gluten-free options include a bun for an additional $2.95, pancakes for an additional $2.95, and grilled wings.

Mon8am to 2am
Tue8am to 2am
Wed8am to 2am
Thu8am to 2am
Fri8am to 2am
Sat8am to 2am
Sun8am to 2am
EvidenceOpen evidence file
17
Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge restaurant, photo: DazzoPhoto

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

San Diego · Italian · $⁠$⁠$⁠$
GF·CoeliacC
VegB

Apple Maps listing notes 'Vegetarian Options' as a feature. The menu includes several vegetable-forward dishes and salads, but no dedicated vegetarian menu or allergen marking is present.

Mon4:00pm – 11:00pm
Tue4:00pm – 11:00pm
Wed4:00pm – 11:00pm
Thu4:00pm – 11:00pm
Fri4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Sat10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Sun10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
18
Rustic Root restaurant, photo: Rustic Root

Rustic Root

San Diego · American · Bar · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB

The restaurant does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu. One pasta dish is marked GF on the menu. There is no dedicated fryer; multiple diners with celiac disease have reported a shared fryer and shared surfaces.

MonOpen at 5pm (Gaslamp) / Open at 4pm (Solana Beach)
TueOpen at 5pm (Gaslamp) / Open at 4pm (Solana Beach)
WedOpen at 5pm (Gaslamp) / Open at 4pm (Solana Beach)
ThuOpen at 5pm (Gaslamp) / Open at 4pm (Solana Beach)
FriOpen at 5pm (Gaslamp) / Open at 4pm (Solana Beach)
SatOpen at 10am (Gaslamp) / Open at 9am (Solana Beach)
SunOpen at 10am (Gaslamp) / Open at 9am (Solana Beach)
EvidenceOpen evidence file
20
Solunto Restaurant & Bakery restaurant, photo: Sharece D

Solunto Restaurant & Bakery

San Diego · Italian · Pizza · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB

The restaurant is reported as not having a dedicated gluten-free menu. It offers gluten-free pasta and other options through substitution.

Mon12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
21
Sorrento Ristorante restaurant, photo: Lorraine Black

Sorrento Ristorante

San Diego · Italian · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB

Offers gluten-free pasta and pizza, but the venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Multiple sources report inconsistent communication about gluten-free options and a lack of a dedicated gluten-free menu.

Mon3pm - 10pm
Tue3pm - 10pm
Wed3pm - 10pm
Thu12pm - 10pm
Fri12pm - 11pm
Sat12pm - 11pm
Sun12pm - 10pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
22
Ristorante Illando restaurant, photo: Ristorante Illando

Ristorante Illando

San Diego · Italian · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB

The official menu contains a dedicated 'VEGAN MENU' section featuring four pasta and risotto dishes.

Mon12PM-10PM
Tue12PM-10PM
Wed12PM-10PM
Thu12PM-10PM
Fri12PM-11PM
Sat12PM-11PM
Sun12PM-10PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Barbusa restaurant, photo: E Berry

Barbusa

San Diego · Italian · $⁠$
GF·CoeliacB
DairyC

Barbusa offers gluten-free pasta, pizza, and salad options, and staff show awareness of coeliac needs (separate pots, marking GF items).

Mon11:30am – 10pm
Tue11:30am – 10pm
Wed11:30am – 10pm
Thu11:30am – 10pm
Fri11:30am – 10:30pm
Sat11:30am – 10:30pm
Sun11:30am – 10pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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