Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Greece

"Avocado - food for life, a vegan restaurant opened recently on Nikis street at a very convenient location near Syntagma and Plaka. The people behind the well-known NYSY Studios for yoga and pilates, situated just across the road, are the creators of these tasty veggie snacks and meals, and cool, delicious healthy drinks for total wellness , inspired by the slow food movement, Avocado offers exclusively seasonal, traditional products, combined in recipes made with love. Local and exotic fruit and vegetable juices, fresh salads, soups and specialties inspired from the Mediterranean, India and the East, like the Ginger Passion juice, with carrots, apple, ginger and beetroot, the sweet Mango Nectar, the vibrant vegan pizza."

"Finding a vegetarian restaurant in this meat loving country might not be the easiest, but Avocado is a great option for vegetarian food. The products are with no added preservatives and they try to use as much organic food as possible. The food here is healthy, fresh and tasty and Avocado is well worth a visit even if you prefer meat dishes."

"A creative plant-based meal in a central area of Athens: that’s what you can find at Avocado. It offers fresh and seasonal meals that perfectly suit the owners’ cruelty-free philosophy and lifestyle. Avocado is located only 5 minutes away from Syntagma Square, so it is an excellent place for a quick lunch in the city center."

"Hidden at the heart of old Athens, one of the most famous and touristic areas of the city, this beautiful little vegan restaurant is offering wraps, burgers salads and healthy drinks!. Don’t miss the vegan take of the most famous street food in Greece souvlaki, cooked with grilled mushroom yiros, other vegetables and a delicious vegan sauce and of course the famous Greek salad with vegan feta cheese!"

"As far as vegan restaurants in Athens, Greece, Vegan Beat Athens is one of the most well-known for vegan food. Athens' centre is home to a handful of vegan spots and Vegan Beat is one of the most centrally located. Vegan Beat is located inside an old shopping centre (worth a look around, because it's a beautiful old structure) on the upper floor."

"Just saw its sign from the street when taking photos there so I walked up to see what they offer. I only bought a piece of carrot cake which was a bit too dry for me. But maybe because I am used to chocolate cakes or cupcakes which are not really dry but more creamy."

"At Not Just Falafel, very close to Syntagma square, you can enjoy falafel made with chick peas grown in the foothills of Mt. Olympus plus a great selection of Middle Eastern and Greek wraps and dishes. Plenty of vegetarian/vegan selections, made with fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy your meal on the bustling pedestrian street in historic downtown Athens or get something to go."

"You will find it at 27 Nikis street, next to Syntagma square. If you are looking for a bit more sophisticated and gourmet vegan cuisine, this is your spot!. It has been preparing the menu for a year now and the dishes have exceeded our expectations."

"Opened their first store in 2008 and today has a network with over 230 stores in 8 countries. Almost 200 stores operate in over 50 cities in Greece. It should be noted that in the wider area of ​​Attica, there are more than 70."

"Nice n' easy, inspired from Frank Sinatra's well know song, is an attractive restaurant, with a menu based on quality and organic ingredients. Images of famous celebrities Frank and Marilyn, Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Marlon Brando are part of the decor and the sound of jazz music adds to the overall atmosphere. The owner, with experience from the restaurant business in L.A., together with the chef, created a unique menu with many delicious surprises."

"If you are an old-school soul and your heart still lies in the unique designs from the past than this retro store is the place where you could fulfill all your desires to shop the retro furniture and basic vintage stuff. You can find a number of tourists taking some of the vintage items from the large collection that this shop has. You should not miss out this amazing vintage shop while wandering in the shopping street in Athens."

"If you are someone who is habitual of buying in bulk, Kilo-Shop is exactly where you need to come while being in Athens. You can buy a lot in terms of money as well as quantity if this shop is on your checklist. This being said, you should not let this place slip out from your bucket list if you are visiting Athens."

"You will find it while you are walking up on Athinas Street, on your right when you pass Evripidou street. It is a great place, filled with halls with fresh meat, vegetables, fish and fruits, herbs and dairy products at really affordable prices. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 to 18.00."

"You can let go of who you are and live like a true local for an hour or two as you enter the glass-roofed building called the Varvakeios Agora. You will be met with the best representation of the Athenian food scene as the market is divided into two parts – one for meat and one for seafood."

"The street market lies close to a port along Gounari Street. You can shop for fresh fish, seafood, vegetables, meat and cheese from this market. There are little stores and narrow stalls that carry a wide variety of olive oil, wine, spices, legumes, and herbs."