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Belgrade has slowly gained a large number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the downtown. In fact, it's nearly impossible to create a list of all the vegetarian and vegan offerings in the city because the list keeps growing. Times have changed, so no longer do vegetarians get offered salads with chicken (Balkan people don't always understand the meaning of "vegetarian"). As a bonus, almost all of these options here are non-smoking when dining indoors.

Vegan restaurants

Ahimsa vega-yoga

Ahimsa offers a wide variety of vegan meals, with tastes that will make even meat eaters want to return. They have a hidden seating area in back which offers a fancier sit-down experience than the cafe-like vibes in their front seating area.

VegANGELov

A well established vegan restaurant in Dorcol, VegANGELov could easily pass as a typical nice restaurant with delicious menu offerings until you realize everything on offer is vegan.

Rai Urban Vege

Hidden in a building courtyard in lower Dorcol, Rai is a cozy venue with indoor and outdoor seating. The portions are quite big so you won't be hungry for long.

House of joy (Kuća radosti)

A local favorite with a nice garden in a central part of the city.

Zdravo Ljubavi Vegan Restaurant

A very small hidden cafe, the menu features many pastries and freshly made cacao, but also has some lunch food on offer.

Ćao Šećeru

This cafe in downtown Dorcol is focused on offering vegan pastries without added sugar.

Forest Patisserie (Poslastičarnica Šuma)

Located just off of Skadarska, this cozy cafe has many sweets to enjoy with your choice of hot or cold drink.

Fluo Vegan Ice Cream

Vegan ice cream? In Belgrade? Yes, check out Fluo to try it yourself.

Vegetarian restaurants

Sweet&Green

A soup and salad shop located in the Yandex building (and with another location in Novi Sad) that has many tasty offerings. You can also make your own salad with your choice of ingredients.

Prana Brunch & More

Prana has several locations around Belgrade. While some dishes include meat, Prana has many vegetarian options on the menu. You also can make your own poke bowl to customize it as you wish.

Maikhana

This Indian restaurant and cafe offers a diverse list of vegetarian options.

Mayka

This downtown restaurant is focused on slow food, so don't come here when in a rush.

Avocado

Avocado lovers rejoice, this cafe is for you. Avocado toast, vegetarian bowls, and salads are the main menu options here.