Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Bittersweet Pastry Shop, Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio and Kumiko, 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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West Loop's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
The West Loop's dining scene offers an elevated approach to plant-forward dining, where sophisticated atmospheres meet innovative culinary techniques. This curated selection showcases a diverse range of global flavors, from the refined pastas of Monteverde and the Japanese artistry at Kumiko to the Mediterranean-inspired dishes at HIDE+SEEK. Whether you are looking for the classic elegance of a steakhouse experience at BLVD and Trivoli Tavern or the creative American fare found at The Publican and The Aviary, these destinations prove that upscale vegetarian options in the neighborhood are more vibrant and varied than ever.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in West Loop | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: 58 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Kumiko · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- inkwell · rated 4/5: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Levain Bakery - West Loop, Chicago · rated 4/5: 26 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Estereo FM · rated 4/5: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Nohea Cafe · rated 4/5: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Stax Cafe · rated 4/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Postcard · rated 4/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- City Winery · rated 4/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jefferson Tap & Grille · rated 4/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Office · rated 4/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- J.P. Graziano Grocery · rated 4/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cheese & Board · rated 4/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Broken Hearts · rated 3/5: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bisous · rated 3/5: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Diego · rated 3/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Cone Gourmet Ice Cream · rated 3/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Haymarket Pub & Brewery · rated 3/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- New Line Tavern · rated 3/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Aviary · rated 3/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artopolis: 46 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Meli Cafe: 38 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Green Street Local: 28 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Beggars Pizza: 27 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Swadesi Cafe: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Beatrix Fulton Market: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jubilee Juice & Grill: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Siena: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Green Street Smoked Meats: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes 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.
