New Orleans may be famous for its seafood, gumbo, and rich Creole cuisine, but some of the city’s top restaurants are proving that plant-based dining can be just as indulgent and full of flavor. If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or just looking for a veggie-forward meal, these restaurants offer standout dishes that highlight the creativity and depth of New Orleans’ culinary scene.
Tujague’s
Tujague’s, the second-oldest restaurant in the city, brings a refined touch to plant-based fare with its mushroom-centric menu items. The Mushroom Crêpes are filled with creamy goat cheese and topped with a truffled mushroom salad and balsamic reduction. The Lion’s Mane Cake is the star—two golden mushroom cakes served atop creamy chickpea purée with roasted garlic, remoulade, and lemon white wine asparagus.
429 Decatur Street, French Quarter
tujaguesrestaurant.com
Compère Lapin
Known for Caribbean-Creole fusion, Compère Lapin offers several standout vegetarian options. Start with the Housemade Granola with yogurt and berries. The Jalapeño & Scallion Hushpuppies come with a bright cilantro crema. And the Green Papaya Salad, made with mirliton, tamarind vinaigrette, and sesame, adds a refreshing, tangy crunch.
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, Old No. 77 Hotel
www.comperelapin.com
Alma Café
This Bywater favorite is expanding its appeal to veggie lovers with a colorful lineup. The Charlotte Bowl is a beautiful mix of homemade yogurt, house granola, berries, seasonal jam, lemon zest, and rose petals. For something savory, try Moros y Cristianos—small red beans simmered in jasmine rice, coconut milk, and herbs.
800 Louisa Street
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Commons Club
Located in the Virgin Hotels New Orleans, Commons Club redefines indulgence with seasonal vegetarian creations. The Spring Pea Salad features endives, radishes, cucumber, and rye berry crispies with herbed buttermilk dressing. The Tempura Fried Asparagus is paired with mushroom carpaccio and spring onion soubise. The Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad delivers big flavor with lima beans, golden raisins, cardamom yogurt, and apple cider vinaigrette.
550 Baronne Street
virginhotels.com/new-orleans
Beggars Banquet
In the Garden District, Beggars Banquet offers elevated comfort food for plant-forward diners. The Sriracha Cauliflower is lightly battered, dusted with Tajín, and served with cucumber chips. Fried Green Tomatoes come topped with burrata, arugula, and balsamic. The Fresh Gnocchi is served with a variety of mushrooms in truffle cream sauce—rich, hearty, and satisfying.
1330 Prytania Street
beggarsbanquetneworleans.com
Costera
This Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Prytania brings bold flavors to its plant-based offerings. The Papas Bravas are crispy and paired with smoky piquillo pepper purée and aioli. Blistered Shishito Peppers are simply dressed with Arbequina olive oil and Maldon salt. The White Bean Salad is a layered mix of beans, poblano purée, pickled fresnos, corn, and salsa verde.
4938 Prytania Street
costerarestaurant.com
Osteria Lupo
This modern Italian spot delivers standout dishes that put vegetables front and center. The Campanelle pasta is coated in a ragù of porcini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms for a savory, umami-rich experience. The Wood-Fired Squash is served over pumpkin purée with pepita pesto—a dish that showcases simple ingredients at their most flavorful.
4609 Magazine Street
osterialupo.com
