Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Honeymee, Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop and Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Downtown LA with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
Downtown LA's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
Discover the sophisticated side of plant-forward dining with this curated collection of upscale destinations nestled in the heart of Downtown LA. This selection showcases a refined blend of American and Japanese influences, featuring the elegant culinary artistry of Redbird LA alongside the artisanal craft of Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery and Midori Matcha. Whether you are seeking a polished multi-course meal or a high-end specialty experience, these venues offer a diverse range of meat-free excellence in the city's most vibrant urban center.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Downtown LA | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Honeymee · rated 4/5: 59 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop · rated 4/5: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yamazaki Bakery · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Gong Cha: 39 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Wild Living Foods: 35 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prime Pizza: 34 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Orochon Ramen: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Oomasa: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Vitacane: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Cole's P.E. Buffet: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sunright Tea Studio: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spitz - Little Tokyo: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Terroni: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Yuko Kitchen: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- sandcouch cafe: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Guisados: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Hachioji Craft Ramen: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- BROKEN MOUTH: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Daikokuya: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Shabu-Shabu House: 10 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hana lchimonme: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Rakkan Ramen: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Two Hands: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Dave's Hot Chicken: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- TOT Little Tokyo: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Midori Matcha: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sushi & Teri: 2 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Redbird LA: 1 vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
