Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Washington Dc

Experience Washington DC's diverse vegetarian dining scene, featuring everything from casual cafes to upscale restaurants that celebrate plant-based cuisine with international influences.

Top Vegetarian Spots

Oyster Oyster

$$ VegetarianVegan OptionsLocal Ingredients
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Innovative vegetable-forward restaurant celebrating local ingredients and sustainable dining with creative tasting menus.

Must Try:

  • Seasonal Tasting Menu
  • Mushroom Dishes
  • House-Made Bread
  • Local Wine Pairings

Shaw

Chaia Tacos

$ VegetarianVegan OptionsGluten-Free Options
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Plant-based taqueria serving creative vegetarian tacos in a modern, casual setting.

Must Try:

  • Mushroom Tacos
  • Roasted Potato Tacos
  • Green Rice
  • Seasonal Shrubs

Georgetown

Busboys and Poets

$ VegetarianVegan OptionsHalal
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Community gathering space and restaurant offering extensive vegetarian options in a cultural setting.

Must Try:

  • Vegan Nachos
  • Buddha Bowl
  • Sweet Potato Pancakes
  • Tempeh Sandwich

U Street

Zaytinya

$$ Vegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsMediterranean
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José Andrés' upscale Mediterranean restaurant with numerous creative vegetarian mezze options.

Must Try:

  • Crispy Brussels Afelia
  • Mushroom Kapnista
  • Falafel
  • Turkish Delight

Penn Quarter

Bindaas

$ Vegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsIndian Street Food
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Modern Indian street food restaurant with extensive vegetarian options in a casual-chic setting.

Must Try:

  • Vegetable Uttapam
  • Mushroom Curry
  • Bhel Puri
  • Mango Lassi

Cleveland Park

Farmers & Distillers

$$ Vegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsFarm-to-Table
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Farm-to-table restaurant with extensive vegetarian options and house-made spirits.

Must Try:

  • Cauliflower Steak
  • Hand-Pulled Noodles
  • Farm Bread
  • House-Made Sodas

Mount Vernon Square

Rasika

$$ Vegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsModern Indian
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Upscale Indian restaurant known for creative vegetarian dishes and elegant atmosphere.

Must Try:

  • Palak Chaat
  • Black Dal
  • Vegetable Biryani
  • Gulab Jamun

Penn Quarter

Calabash Tea & Tonic

$ VegetarianVegan OptionsHolistic
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Cozy tea house and cafe serving vegetarian comfort food and medicinal teas.

Must Try:

  • Buddha Bowl
  • Veggie Wrap
  • House Chai
  • Raw Desserts

Shaw

Founding Farmers

$$ Vegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsFarm-to-Table
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Farmer-owned restaurant with extensive vegetarian options and scratch-made dishes.

Must Try:

  • Seven Cheese Mac
  • Gardener's Pie
  • Fresh Bread
  • House-Made Pasta

Foggy Bottom

Little Sesame

$ VegetarianVegan OptionsMediterranean
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Fast-casual hummus shop with creative vegetarian bowls and pita sandwiches.

Must Try:

  • Classic Hummus Bowl
  • Roasted Cauliflower Pita
  • Seasonal Salads
  • Tahini Cookies

Golden Triangle