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Best vegetarian restaurants in San Diego

11 venues in San Diego rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

01
Donna Jean restaurant, photo: Mayan Patel

Donna Jean

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

Because Donna Jean is a fully vegan restaurant, it qualifies as inherently vegetarian. No animal products are used, and the food is consequently safe for vegetarian diets.

04
KINDRED restaurant, photo: Eduardo Fierro

KINDRED

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

As a fully vegan restaurant, all dishes are also vegetarian. HappyCow and the venue's website confirm no animal products are used.

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
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05
Val's Vegan Kitchen restaurant, photo: Val's Vegan Kitchen

Val's Vegan Kitchen

San Diego · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
VegA
GF·CoeliacE
VeganA
NutD
DairyA
EggA
HalalE

As a vegan kitchen, all offerings are vegetarian, ensuring no meat or fish is present. The kitchen is dedicated to plant-based cooking, so vegetarian diners can eat with confidence.

06
Extraordinary Desserts restaurant, photo: Basawaraj Mannangi

Extraordinary Desserts

San Diego · Bakery · Cafe · €⁠€
VegA
GF·CoeliacD
VeganB
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
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07
Roma Mia restaurant, photo: Roma Mia

Roma Mia

San Diego · Italian
VegB
GF·CoeliacE
VeganC

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. No information is available about kitchen practices for cross-contamination. Vegetarians have clear menu options; vegans and coeliac diners should confirm with staff.

08
The Melt restaurant, photo: The Melt

The Melt

San Diego · Burgers · American · €
VegB
GF·CoeliacC
VeganC
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.

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Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge restaurant, photo: DazzoPhoto

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

San Diego · Italian · €⁠€⁠€⁠€
VegB
GF·CoeliacC

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. The kitchen is shared, and staff awareness of vegetarian needs is not documented.

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
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