Veggie scene: 11 of the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Buenos Aires

A project that was born just a few months before the quarantine was declared in 2020, the story goes that its founders - Darío Leibovic, Gabriel and Uriel Hendler - were inspired by a venue in New York to revolutionize Buenos Aires' gastronomy.

With a menu characterized by the fusion of classic flavors with a twist, Let it V's menu is a true invitation to try everything in a veggie version: pokes, pastas (they have spaghetti with meatballs!), sushi, pancakes, and even quesadillas.

Fun fact: Let it V's first steps were in a bakery (or "vakery" as they call it), so be sure to try their breakfast, brunch, and snacks menu because you will be surprised.

Where: Costa Rica 5865.

From Germán Martitegui's restaurant, we can talk a lot, beyond its supreme author, vegetarian, and seasonal gastronomic proposal. Architecturally, it surprises. You enter through an unpretentious door on Rodríguez Peña Street in Recoleta and continue through a corridor, which does not allow you to imagine what comes next: the hall. It is a space as simple as it is beautiful, surrounded by plants, in which the bar and the open kitchen are the absolute stars.

The cuisine, like the architecture, is simple but surprising. With noble and seasonal ingredients, at Marti Barra, you eat rich, homemade, and vegetarian, of course. Not in vain did the Michelin Guide highlight it as one of the recommended restaurants in Buenos Aires.

Fun fact: for lunch, they offer a soup-dish-dessert menu. For dinner, you can choose between a 4-course or an 8-course menu.

Where: Rodríguez Peña 1973.

Considered one of the most important hotspots in the vegetarian scene in Buenos Aires, both Mudrá's gastronomic proposal and aesthetics will steal the heart of any foodie. Its menu is divided into seven sections, and there is everything to choose from: from sushi to burgers and pizzas, to their snack proposals, salads, and desserts.

Fun fact: what many don't know is that Mudrá has an excellent cocktail menu ranging from some classics (like the old fashioned or the mojito) to others of their own (like the mai chai or the banana and passion fruit mojito).

Where: Avenida Córdoba 3942.

Mauro Massimino is one of the most important references in vegetarian cuisine and he manages Buenos Aires Verde, a Buenos Aires restaurant that has a super extensive menu and shows that plant-based food is far from boring. With proposals for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, on the menu, there is a whole raw section that is what really made the place famous.

Fun fact: there are two dishes you can't miss: the power pizza (which has cashew cheese, quinoa, vegetables, vegan egg, sun-dried tomatoes, guacamole, olives, rawmesan, and vegan mayonnaise) and their raw lasagna (with raw vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and cashew cheese).

Where: Gorriti 5657.

With a proposal that reinvents classic fast food to take it to the veggie world, it is the ideal spot if you are a fan of burgers, hot dogs, choripan, pastries, and ice cream. Perfect also for arranging a lunch plan with friends and catching up because the dining room has all the vibe. And don't be surprised if you leave the restaurant with several influencer-style photos for your social networks because the place is super fun and photogenic.

Fun fact: the icon of Hierbabuena Vegan is its choriplant which is - basically - a sausage made from cereals and chickpeas, served in homemade bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion, homemade chimichurri, and French fries.

Where: Av. Caseros 454.

Considered one of the most talked-about openings among foodies in 2022, Amador Cantina is the classic place you go to eat because you're looking for super tasty, homemade, and plentiful dishes. A bit feeding the spirit of veggie proposals "for those who are not vegetarians", their mushroom papillote and spinach conchiglioni are absolute delights. However, it is impossible to leave without trying the chocolate cream.

Fun fact: it has an incredible wine list designed as a tour through the different areas of Argentina. But, most interestingly, they also include boutique wineries worth knowing.

Where: José Antonio Cabrera 5991.

If you are concerned about the traceability of products, then there is no doubt that this is the place you should know. At Gioia Cocina Botánica, they ensure that their cuisine operates through coherent production processes and work with small producers. Additionally, in their menu, you will find dishes divided by food groups: cereals and legumes, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Fun fact: the restaurant is inside the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, which makes knowing Gioia a whole experience in itself because both the garden and the lounges of this luxury hotel are impressive.

Where: Posadas 1350.

In 2020, Luciano Combi, chef of Fifí Almacén, after a few years of a traditional menu, decided to transform his gastronomic proposal into a plant-based one, and what he did is truly wonderful. With intense flavors and dishes that look like small artistic proposals, among the favorites on the menu are their stuffed tomatoes with lion's mane and relish, roasted grapes with blue cheese, and sweet potato gnocchi with miso butter and mushroom escabeche. However, the Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts steal the show.

Fun fact: one of Fifí Almacén's specialties is their brunches, which have a huge variety of dishes that change because the kitchen only operates with seasonal ingredients. In fact, you have to pay attention because the menu changes every weekend.

Where: Gorriti 4812.

The motto of this restaurant is "In Plants We Trust," and this premise is very clear in its menu, through which they sought to recreate classic dishes from different regions of the world and reformulate them in their veggie version. With a menu divided into two (vegetarian and vegan), you can enjoy sushi, baos, risottos, sandwiches, and lasagnas. Raíz Plant Mood is a great plan to go eat after a stroll through Puerto Madero.

Fun fact: there are two desserts you must try: "tierra," which consists of a base of coconut dulce de leche, chocolate mousse, cashew and cocoa soil. The best part? It's presented as a pot with germinating plants. The second one is the matcha parfait, which consists of almond crumble, lime mousse, avocado and matcha, vegan meringue, and red fruit coulis.

Where: Juana Manso 1770.

With just three years in the market, it has already been highlighted by the prestigious Michelin Guide. This project is led by Martín Salomone, Nicolás Kasakoff, Hernán Buccino and Ivo Lepes, and was born from the search to recover the abandoned area near the San Martín train tracks (Villa Crespo). With a menu designed to choose different little dishes and share, the veggie menu adapts to seasonal products.

Fun fact: Chuí has several hits that frequent diners never stop recommending. Among the favorites are their grilled pallares beans, mushroom pâté, and grilled llanero cheese. Among the pizzas, the must-try is the confit potato, mixed mushrooms, and creamy pine mushroom.

Where: Loyola 1250.

Considered one of the best vegan restaurants in Buenos Aires, Sacro has all the vibes: with a sophisticated dining room and a spectacular patio full of plants, it is characterized by constantly innovating with new flavors. The menu is divided into three sections (snacks, light dishes, and mains), and they also offer excellent cocktails that invite you to dare and try new combinations.

Fun fact: don't miss out on their activated charcoal empanadas. With a dark black dough, the filling is made with mushrooms, harissa, and dehydrated olives. Another must-try option is their bamboo ceviche (edamame, tiger's milk, chulpi corn, and flowers).

Where: Costa Rica 6038.