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Vegetarianism has come a long way in the past decade. According to the Vancouver Humane Society, 33 per cent of Canadians (nearly 12 million people) either identify as vegetarian or say they are eating less meat.
And finally, restaurants all over the world are getting on board with the movement. Of course, some are better than others.
In the infographic below by Travel Supermarket, we look at the 10 most vegetarian-friendly cities around the world. From London to Taipei, Delhi to Prague, these cities should be on every vegetarian's must-visit list.
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Toronto's Best Restos For Vegetarians
(01 of21)
The restaurant:Pai
Type of food: Thai
Location: 18 Duncan St.
Ideal for: After-work dinner
On the menu: Gaeng kiaw wan curry, veggie spring rolls and pad Thai with veggies and tofu.
Our tip for vegetarians: The restaurant is pretty good with substitutions and making some of their meat entrees vegan or vegetarian. We suggest the classic pad Thai though, especially if you are a first time Pai-goer.
Photo: Instagram/PaiToronto
Type of food: Thai
Location: 18 Duncan St.
Ideal for: After-work dinner
On the menu: Gaeng kiaw wan curry, veggie spring rolls and pad Thai with veggies and tofu.
Our tip for vegetarians: The restaurant is pretty good with substitutions and making some of their meat entrees vegan or vegetarian. We suggest the classic pad Thai though, especially if you are a first time Pai-goer.
Photo: Instagram/PaiToronto
(02 of21)
The restaurant:Indian Street Food Co.
Type of food: Indian street food
Location: 1701 Bayview Ave.
Ideal for: A lunch to share
On the menu: Samosa chaat, pau bhaji and seven vegetarian curries.
Our tip for vegetarians: Skip the curries and order a bunch of chaats and items off the Monsoon rain menu.
Photo: Instagram/indiansfco
Type of food: Indian street food
Location: 1701 Bayview Ave.
Ideal for: A lunch to share
On the menu: Samosa chaat, pau bhaji and seven vegetarian curries.
Our tip for vegetarians: Skip the curries and order a bunch of chaats and items off the Monsoon rain menu.
Photo: Instagram/indiansfco
(03 of21)
The restaurant:Pizzeria Libretto
Type of food: Italian/pizza
Location: Four locations in the city.
Ideal for: Lunch meetings or after work with the gals
On the menu: Eggplant parmigiana, margarita pizzas and a few other types of za.
Our tip for vegetarians: Convince your friends to get at least one order of the classic margarita pizza.
Photo: Instagram/pizzalibretto
Type of food: Italian/pizza
Location: Four locations in the city.
Ideal for: Lunch meetings or after work with the gals
On the menu: Eggplant parmigiana, margarita pizzas and a few other types of za.
Our tip for vegetarians: Convince your friends to get at least one order of the classic margarita pizza.
Photo: Instagram/pizzalibretto
(04 of21)
The restaurant: Luckee by Susur Lee
Type of food: Chinese
Location: 328 Wellington Street W.
Ideal for: Birthdays or anniversaries
On the menu: Four vegetarian dim sum options, wok fried green beans and a delicious cake set-up for dessert (just ask).
Our tip for vegetarians: The salt and pepper crispy wild mushrooms are a must-have for any eater at the table.
Photo: Instagram/withlovemare (credit:Instagram/)
Type of food: Chinese
Location: 328 Wellington Street W.
Ideal for: Birthdays or anniversaries
On the menu: Four vegetarian dim sum options, wok fried green beans and a delicious cake set-up for dessert (just ask).
Our tip for vegetarians: The salt and pepper crispy wild mushrooms are a must-have for any eater at the table.
Photo: Instagram/withlovemare (credit:Instagram/)
(05 of21)
The restaurant:Lola's Kitchen
Type of food: North American
Location: 634 Church St.
Ideal for: Weekend patio sessions
On the menu: Veg-friendly brunch, black bean burger and a quinoa risotto.
Our tip for vegetarians: With so much to choose from, we suggest the curried chickpea and almond burger.
Photo: Instagram/lolaskitchento
Type of food: North American
Location: 634 Church St.
Ideal for: Weekend patio sessions
On the menu: Veg-friendly brunch, black bean burger and a quinoa risotto.
Our tip for vegetarians: With so much to choose from, we suggest the curried chickpea and almond burger.
Photo: Instagram/lolaskitchento
(06 of21)
The restaurant:The Real Jerk Restaurant
Type of food: Caribbean
Location: 842 Gerrard Street E.
Ideal for: Small group dinners or impromptu Drake and Rihanna "Work" videos.
On the menu: Four vegetarian entrees, four rotis and vegetarian patties.
Our tip for vegetarians: Hit the rum bar — it is vegetarian-friendly after all.
Photo: Instagram/flyingjoann
Type of food: Caribbean
Location: 842 Gerrard Street E.
Ideal for: Small group dinners or impromptu Drake and Rihanna "Work" videos.
On the menu: Four vegetarian entrees, four rotis and vegetarian patties.
Our tip for vegetarians: Hit the rum bar — it is vegetarian-friendly after all.
Photo: Instagram/flyingjoann
(07 of21)
The restaurant:Real Sports Bar & Grill
Type of food: Bar food
Location: 15 York St.
Ideal for: Game nights
On the menu: A delicious vegetarian burger, several salads and Southern fried cauliflower with BBQ sauce and blue cheese.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, you too can eat at a typical sports restaurant but we highly suggest taking advantage of the daily drink deals.
(credit:Arti Patel)
Type of food: Bar food
Location: 15 York St.
Ideal for: Game nights
On the menu: A delicious vegetarian burger, several salads and Southern fried cauliflower with BBQ sauce and blue cheese.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, you too can eat at a typical sports restaurant but we highly suggest taking advantage of the daily drink deals.
(credit:Arti Patel)
(08 of21)
The restaurant: Tabülè
Type of food: Middle Eastern
Location: 2009 Yonge St. and 810 Queen St E.
Ideal for: Quiet dinners
On the menu: A mixture of dips and hummus, fried cauliflower and a delicious eggplant entree dish.
Our tip for vegetarians: Make sure you save room for dessert (the künafa ashta is our favourite).
Type of food: Middle Eastern
Location: 2009 Yonge St. and 810 Queen St E.
Ideal for: Quiet dinners
On the menu: A mixture of dips and hummus, fried cauliflower and a delicious eggplant entree dish.
Our tip for vegetarians: Make sure you save room for dessert (the künafa ashta is our favourite).
(09 of21)
The restaurant:Utopia Cafe & Grill
Type of food: North American, International
Location: 586 College St.
Ideal for: Cheap eats
On the menu: Poutine with veggie gravy, veggie burgers and a soy protein souvlaki.
Our tip for vegetarians: Swap a meat burger patty for a veggie burger and load up on the free toppings.
Photo: Ariane Bobiash
Type of food: North American, International
Location: 586 College St.
Ideal for: Cheap eats
On the menu: Poutine with veggie gravy, veggie burgers and a soy protein souvlaki.
Our tip for vegetarians: Swap a meat burger patty for a veggie burger and load up on the free toppings.
Photo: Ariane Bobiash
(10 of21)
The restaurant:Mother's Dumplings
Type of food: Chinese comfort food
Location: 421 Spadina Ave. and 804 Danforth Ave.
Ideal for: Takeout
On the menu: Three dumplings, chive pancakes, and a ton of veg-friendly side dishes.
Our tip for vegetarians: Go for the boiled dumplings.
(credit:Facebook/Mother's Dumplings)
Type of food: Chinese comfort food
Location: 421 Spadina Ave. and 804 Danforth Ave.
Ideal for: Takeout
On the menu: Three dumplings, chive pancakes, and a ton of veg-friendly side dishes.
Our tip for vegetarians: Go for the boiled dumplings.
(credit:Facebook/Mother's Dumplings)
(11 of21)
The restaurant:Burdock
Type of food: North American
Location: 1184 Bloor St W.
Ideal for: Patio nights and shows
On the menu: Sourdough bread, pasta and a grilled and pickled asparagus.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, the menu is small, but you're really there for the in-house brews.
Photo: Instagram/burdockonbloor
Type of food: North American
Location: 1184 Bloor St W.
Ideal for: Patio nights and shows
On the menu: Sourdough bread, pasta and a grilled and pickled asparagus.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, the menu is small, but you're really there for the in-house brews.
Photo: Instagram/burdockonbloor
(12 of21)
The restaurant:Le Petit Dejeuner
Type of food: Brunch
Location: 191 King St E.
Ideal for: Sunday mornings
On the menu: Sweet and savoury crepes and eggs.
Our tip for vegetarians: If you do eat waffles, we suggest getting the spot's famous Belgian waffle house.
Photo: Instagram/cli2020
Type of food: Brunch
Location: 191 King St E.
Ideal for: Sunday mornings
On the menu: Sweet and savoury crepes and eggs.
Our tip for vegetarians: If you do eat waffles, we suggest getting the spot's famous Belgian waffle house.
Photo: Instagram/cli2020
(13 of21)
The restaurant:Nunu
Type of food: Ethiopian
Location: 1178 Queen St W.
Ideal for: Romantic nights
On the menu: Just get the vegetarian platter, people.
Our tip for vegetarians: The platter is incredibly filling, but if you're up for it, keep room for the East African onion (vegan-friendly) soup.
Photo: Instagram/nadia.b.fit
Type of food: Ethiopian
Location: 1178 Queen St W.
Ideal for: Romantic nights
On the menu: Just get the vegetarian platter, people.
Our tip for vegetarians: The platter is incredibly filling, but if you're up for it, keep room for the East African onion (vegan-friendly) soup.
Photo: Instagram/nadia.b.fit
(14 of21)
The restaurant:Byblos
Type of food: Eastern Mediterranean
Location: 11 Duncan St.
Ideal for: Date nights and special occasions
On the menu: Vegetarian salads, appetizers to share and mejadra rice.
Our tip for vegetarians: Convince your meat-eating friend(s) to keep the side orders and appetizers vegetarian — this way you can both taste a bit of everything.
Photo: Instagram/Byblos
Type of food: Eastern Mediterranean
Location: 11 Duncan St.
Ideal for: Date nights and special occasions
On the menu: Vegetarian salads, appetizers to share and mejadra rice.
Our tip for vegetarians: Convince your meat-eating friend(s) to keep the side orders and appetizers vegetarian — this way you can both taste a bit of everything.
Photo: Instagram/Byblos
(15 of21)
The restaurant:Ovest
Type of food: Italian
Location: 788 King St W.
Ideal for: Date spot
On the menu: Panko crusted zucchini fritters, pizzas (three vegetarian ones) and a beet risotto.
Our tip for vegetarians: Leave room for dessert, they are delicious!
Photo: Instagram/Krista Friesen
Type of food: Italian
Location: 788 King St W.
Ideal for: Date spot
On the menu: Panko crusted zucchini fritters, pizzas (three vegetarian ones) and a beet risotto.
Our tip for vegetarians: Leave room for dessert, they are delicious!
Photo: Instagram/Krista Friesen
(16 of21)
The restaurant:Woodlot
Type of food: Comfort food
Location: 293 Palmerston Ave.
Ideal for: A very fancy night out
On the menu: Apricot glazed stuffed turnip, two pastas and stuffed summer squash blossoms.
Our tip for vegetarians: Woodlot isn't a vegetarian restaurant, but they do offer a separate vegetarian menu. While the menu is a little pricey, each item is slow cooked to perfection.
Photo: Instagram/woodlotrestaurant
Type of food: Comfort food
Location: 293 Palmerston Ave.
Ideal for: A very fancy night out
On the menu: Apricot glazed stuffed turnip, two pastas and stuffed summer squash blossoms.
Our tip for vegetarians: Woodlot isn't a vegetarian restaurant, but they do offer a separate vegetarian menu. While the menu is a little pricey, each item is slow cooked to perfection.
Photo: Instagram/woodlotrestaurant
(17 of21)
The restaurant:Mezes
Type of food: Greek
Location: 456 Danforth Ave.
Ideal for: Family events
On the menu: A vegetarian menu with 18 items and signature dips.
Our tip for vegetarians: The saganaki is a must-have and because there aren't any entree options, we suggest ordering a couple of mezes (appetizers). (credit:Facebook/Mezes)
Type of food: Greek
Location: 456 Danforth Ave.
Ideal for: Family events
On the menu: A vegetarian menu with 18 items and signature dips.
Our tip for vegetarians: The saganaki is a must-have and because there aren't any entree options, we suggest ordering a couple of mezes (appetizers). (credit:Facebook/Mezes)
(18 of21)
The restaurant:Maizal
Type of food: Mexican
Location: 133 Jefferson Ave.
Ideal for: Quiet nights
On the menu: Five vegetarian quesadillas and flan, of course.
Our tip for vegetarians: You have the option of mixing quesadillas flavours, so don't fret if you can't pick one.
(credit:Arti Patel)
Type of food: Mexican
Location: 133 Jefferson Ave.
Ideal for: Quiet nights
On the menu: Five vegetarian quesadillas and flan, of course.
Our tip for vegetarians: You have the option of mixing quesadillas flavours, so don't fret if you can't pick one.
(credit:Arti Patel)
(19 of21)
The restaurant:Trattoria Nervosa
Type of food: Italian
Location: 75 Yorkville Ave.
Ideal for: Special occasions
On the menu: Mafalde ai funghi pasta, six pizzas and an Italian cheese plate.
Our tip for vegetarians: Even with all those pizza options, make sure you save room for the lemon semifreddo. Gluten-free pasta options are also available.
(credit:Instagram/nervosato)
Type of food: Italian
Location: 75 Yorkville Ave.
Ideal for: Special occasions
On the menu: Mafalde ai funghi pasta, six pizzas and an Italian cheese plate.
Our tip for vegetarians: Even with all those pizza options, make sure you save room for the lemon semifreddo. Gluten-free pasta options are also available.
(credit:Instagram/nervosato)
(20 of21)
The restaurant:Wvrst
Type of food: Sausages
Location: 609 King St W.
Ideal for: Beer and bites after work
On the menu: Three vegetarian (two vegan) sausages and "dirty" vegetarian fries.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, we know there aren't many vegetarian options but three is way better than one. And since the duck fat fries also tend to be a popular item at Wvrst, you can easily sway your pals to go for the dirty vegetarian version (trust us, they'll love it).
(credit:Instagram/Wvrst )
Type of food: Sausages
Location: 609 King St W.
Ideal for: Beer and bites after work
On the menu: Three vegetarian (two vegan) sausages and "dirty" vegetarian fries.
Our tip for vegetarians: Yes, we know there aren't many vegetarian options but three is way better than one. And since the duck fat fries also tend to be a popular item at Wvrst, you can easily sway your pals to go for the dirty vegetarian version (trust us, they'll love it).
(credit:Instagram/Wvrst )
(21 of21)
The restaurant:Bikkuri Japanese Restaurant
Type of food:
JapaneseLocation: 36 King Street E., 2197 Queen Street East, 1835 Yonge St., #101
Ideal for: Dinner in a hurry and takeout
On the menu: 16 vegetarian roll options, veggie udon rice and noodles, and dinner combos.
Our tip for vegetarians: We're big fans of the dynamite maki and cold sake. Also, because of the roll options, we suggest trying a bit of everything.
Photo: Instagram/kaylanixon_
Type of food:
JapaneseLocation: 36 King Street E., 2197 Queen Street East, 1835 Yonge St., #101
Ideal for: Dinner in a hurry and takeout
On the menu: 16 vegetarian roll options, veggie udon rice and noodles, and dinner combos.
Our tip for vegetarians: We're big fans of the dynamite maki and cold sake. Also, because of the roll options, we suggest trying a bit of everything.
Photo: Instagram/kaylanixon_