Milan is one of Europe’s most exciting cities for plant-based eating — a city where design, culture, and cuisine collide, and where a new wave of vegan restaurants is redefining what Italian food can be. Whether you’re visiting for fashion week, an art exhibition, or simply a weekend break, you’ll find no shortage of incredible spots to eat. Here’s my guide to the best vegan and plant-based restaurants in Milan, tried, tested, and highly recommended.
From a Michelin-starred kitchen to Italy’s first 100% plant-based sushi bar, Milan’s vegan dining scene punches well above its weight. Most of these spots are clustered in the cool Navigli, Brera, and Porta Nuova neighbourhoods, making it easy to explore several in one day. Let’s dig in.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Milan
1. Linfa — Italy’s Best Plant-Based Bistro 2025
Linfa is the crown jewel of Milan’s plant-based dining scene, having been awarded Italy’s Best Plant-Based Bistro in 2025. Set across two locations — Via Bergognone (Navigli) and Piazza Cavour 3 — Linfa has just launched a dedicated Sushi Bar, bringing together Japanese technique and seasonal Italian produce in the most extraordinary way. The Karaage Roll (zucca Hokkaido, mayo, sakura mix, 24k gold leaf) is an absolute must-order. The evening tasting menus are intimate and creative, and the wine list is impeccable. Book ahead — this place fills up fast.
📍 Via Bergognone / Piazza Cavour 3, Milan | 🌐 @linfa_milano
2. La Colubrina — Artisan Vegan Cheese & Raw Food
If you have any love for cheese, La Colubrina will completely blow your mind. This artisan shop on Via Felice Casati 5 is dedicated to handcrafted vegan cheeses — aged, fermented, and alive with flavour. Think cashew camembert, macadamia brie, truffle-infused rounds, and seasonal varieties that change throughout the year. The shop also serves raw food dishes and has a wonderful tasting menu available on select days. It’s not a restaurant in the traditional sense, but it’s one of the most unique food experiences in Milan.
📍 Via Felice Casati 5, Milan 20124 | 🌐 lacolubrina.it | 📸 @lacolubrina
3. Joia — Michelin Star & Green Star Vegetarian Fine Dining
Joia is a landmark in European vegetarian dining — the only Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Italy, and holder of both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star for sustainability. Located at Via Panfilo Castaldi 18, chefs Sauro Ricci and Raffaele Minghini craft tasting menus that read like poetry: seasonal ingredients treated with extraordinary skill, plated with an artist’s eye. This is a special occasion restaurant, and every single detail — from the amuse-bouche to the petit fours — reflects a lifetime of dedication to plant-based cooking.
💡 Tip: Book Joia’s lunch tasting menu for the best value — the “Tre Piatti a Mezzogiorno” is a brilliant way to experience the kitchen at a more accessible price point.
📍 Via Panfilo Castaldi 18, Milan 20124 | ☎️ (+39) 02 20 49 244 | 🌐 joia.it | 📸 @joia_altacucinanaturale
4. Nepà — 100% Plant-Based Pasticceria
Nepà is the bakery and pasticceria that Milan’s vegan community absolutely adores. Open every day at Via San Gregorio 45, this 100% plant-based spot offers everything from morning pastries and brunch to aperitivo spreads and takeaway boxes. On Thursday and Friday evenings, the aperitivo is especially good — small bites of extraordinary care and creativity paired with natural wines and craft drinks. They also do delivery and takeaway if you’re planning a picnic in the Parco Sempione.
📍 Via San Gregorio 45, Milan 20120 | ☎️ 02 4979 3422 | 📸 @nepa.milano
5. Giardí — Plant-Based Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Giardí is one of those rare all-day restaurants that genuinely excels at every meal. Located at Via Napo Torriani 3 near the Centrale train station, it’s a brilliant spot to start or end your day in Milan. The menu is entirely plant-based, with a strong focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast is outstanding, the weekly specials keep things interesting, and the autumn and brunch menus are especially beloved by regulars. It has a warm, neighbourhood feel that makes it easy to linger over a second coffee.
📍 Via Napo Torriani 3, Milano | ☎️ +39 348 006 0211 | 📸 @giardifood
6. VegAmore — 100% Plant-Based Comfort Food
VegAmore is the kind of cheerful, no-fuss bistro that you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Tucked away at Via Crema 12, it’s been serving honest, delicious vegan comfort food to Milan’s locals for years. The menu covers all bases — bruschette, zuppa del giorno, tagliere, pakora, and a rotating list of specials. The bright lava lamp décor and chalkboard menus give it a bohemian, welcoming vibe. It’s especially good for a relaxed lunch or early dinner when you want something hearty without the fuss.
📍 Via Crema 12, Milano | ☎️ +39 02 39287 760 | 🌐 vegamoremilano.com | 📸 @vegamoremilano
7. Govinda — Indian-Inspired Prasadam Cooking
For something a little different, Govinda at Via Valpetrosa 5 serves prasadam — food prepared with love and mindfulness in the Hare Krishna tradition. Don’t let that put you off if you’re not familiar with it: the food is simply delicious, wholesome, and entirely plant-based. Expect richly spiced curries, fresh chutneys, rice dishes, and sweet desserts. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and it’s one of the most affordable places in the city for a nourishing hot meal. A hidden gem that Milan’s vegan community has treasured for decades.
📍 Via Valpetrosa 5, Milan 20123 | 📸 @govinda_milano
8. Noriway — Italy’s First 100% Plant-Based Sushi
A genuinely groundbreaking concept: Noriway, at Via Confalonieri 8 N01 in the cool Porta Nuova district, is Italy’s first restaurant entirely dedicated to 100% plant-based sushi. And the sushi is exceptional — creative rolls, nigiri, and small plates that make full use of vegetables, fungi, and plant-based proteins in ways that will make even the most committed sushi lover do a double take. Recently moved to a new location with lunchtime service now available too, Noriway is one of the most exciting restaurants to open in Milan in recent years.
💡 Tip: Noriway recently moved to their new Porta Nuova location and now opens for lunch. Check their Instagram for the latest hours before visiting.
📍 Via Confalonieri 8 N01, Porta Nuova, Milano | 📸 @noriway.milano
9. Gelato Giusto — Award-Winning Vegan Gelato
No trip to Milan is complete without gelato, and Gelato Giusto at Via San Gregorio 17 is the one to visit. Made fresh every single day in their workshop using carefully selected seasonal fruit, premium nuts, single-origin chocolates, teas and botanicals — and crucially, their entire base is 100% plant-based. No dairy, no shortcuts, no artificial flavourings. The result is a gelato that’s clean, aromatic, and layered with genuine flavour. Current flavours include pistachio, mango, cocco, and a stunning dark chocolate Ecuador. Also available via Deliveroo.
📍 Via San Gregorio 17, Milan | 🌐 gelatogiusto.it | 📸 @gelatogiusto
Tips for Vegan Travellers in Milan
Milan’s vegan scene is growing fast, but a few tips will help you make the most of it. Most of these restaurants are concentrated in the Navigli, Brera, and Porta Nuova neighbourhoods — you can easily walk between several of them in an afternoon. Most spots offer excellent lunch menus at lower prices than dinner, so if you’re on a budget, midday is your best bet. For fine dining at Joia or Linfa, always book ahead — both fill up quickly, especially at weekends. And don’t miss aperitivo time (typically 18:00–20:00) at Nepà, where you’ll experience the very best of Milan’s beloved ritual in an entirely plant-based setting.
Have you visited Milan on a plant-based trip? I’d love to hear your favourite spots — drop them in the comments below!