Rating of the best vegetarian restaurants in Samara in 2022

Recently, an increasing number of modern people are striving to lead a healthy lifestyle. An integral part of a healthy lifestyle is not only sports, an active lifestyle, but also proper nutrition. Among the areas of healthy eating, vegetarianism and veganism are distinguished. There are many more specific trends - raw food, fruitarianism, pescatarianism, flexitarianism, etc. Vegetarianism is a broader concept, veganism is one of its types. Vegetarians do not eat only meat (poultry, fish). Vegans (also called “pure vegetarians”) also do not eat animal products (including eggs, milk, honey, and even gelatin).

Some of the strict vegetarians eat only foods free of sugar, gluten, and other additives. Since vegetarianism and veganism impose some restrictions on the menu, it is very difficult for adherents of these areas to find an institution that offers dishes without animal products. In order to make it easier for residents and guests of Samara to find a suitable institution, we will rank the best vegetarian restaurants in the city in 2022.

The main advantages of vegetarianism over veganism

• increases the immune defense of the body;
• general well-being improves;
• due to the fact that eggs and milk are used for food, the diet does not deteriorate and contains all the necessary micro and macro elements, vitamins and nutrients;
• the level of cholesterol decreases, due to which the vessels are cleansed;
• the likelihood of the following diseases is reduced: cardiovascular (atherosclerosis, heart attack, hypertension), cancer of the stomach, intestines and liver, type 2 diabetes mellitus;
• increases overall life expectancy.

• due to the occurrence of a deficiency of many useful elements and vitamins (B12, B2, D, iron, calcium, etc.), the protective properties of the body are reduced, which leads to the occurrence of colds and other diseases;
• fragility of nails and hair loss appear, bones and teeth lose their strength, break easily;
• there may be problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the frequency of menstruation in women;
• increases the likelihood of iron deficiency anemia and various disorders in the thyroid gland;
• general health is usually poor, weakness and insomnia appear.

Many of these claims are not scientifically proven, but it is worth noting that a common difference between vegetarians and vegans is that vegetarian diets are varied and balanced, while vegan menus are very limited, which can lead to a lack of many beneficial nutrients and vitamins. which may lead to some health problems.

Tips for making the right diet

A proper diet is important not only for vegetarians, so every person who wants to look and feel good is advised to follow these tips:

• A hearty breakfast is required, including cereals and legumes. A good addition to these products would be whole grain bread, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice. Many people cannot eat a hearty breakfast, but despite this, it is advisable to try to eat at least yogurt with any fruit.
• Lunch should be even more substantial than breakfast. Since vegetarians eat only plant-based foods, legumes and vegetables should be eaten at lunch. For variety, you can use various seasonings. For dessert, you can treat yourself to sweets and compote.
• Dinner should be light. Do not eat legumes at night, which can lead to increased gas formation. It is best to prepare a vegetable salad with whole grain bread. Various sweets and drinks diversify the dinner.

It is desirable that breakfast, lunch and dinner take place at the same time every day. Between the main meals, you can take small snacks that will restore energy expenditure during the day. In order to diversify the taste of dishes, vegetarians widely use various spices. Oriental spices are most often used: zira, turmeric, coriander, cumin. The first two spices are considered too "strong" and should be used in small quantities, but coriander and cumin can be added to many dishes. It is advisable to buy herbs and spices on the market in a whole form and grind them in a special mortar, since ready-made mixtures are not very tasty due to the use of low-quality raw materials by unscrupulous sellers.

Rating of the best restaurants in Samara in 2022

Unfortunately, a large number of vegetarian restaurants and cafes have recently closed, probably due to the financial crisis and, as a result, the lack of free funds among the population. Great places that used to be popular with vegetarians but are now closed include:

• Vegetarian cafe GiriRaj;
• Cafe of Israeli and vegetarian cuisine "Matza";
• Eco-restaurant "Jerzy";
• Restaurant "Jam";
• Food delivery "Neither fish nor meat."

Nevertheless, fans of vegetarian food should not be upset, because there are other interesting places where you can have a good time at dinner in a pleasant company. The main criterion for choosing the establishments considered below was the presence of partially or fully vegetarian dishes in the establishment.

Restaurant YarGa

Address: Samara, st. Kuibyshev, 91.

Opening hours: daily 10:00-22:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 (846) 372-42-72.

The comfortable location of the restaurant contributes to a large number of visitors. The venue is small and can accommodate no more than 40 people. The interior style is Russian, with elements of Slavic culture. The interior has a lot of wooden elements, which creates a feeling of comfort, home furnishings. The main principles of the institution's work are as follows: the absence of alcohol among the range of drinks offered, the use of only natural products for cooking (most of which are ordered from farms).

Alcoholic drinks are prohibited due to the fact that this restaurant promotes a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition.

Despite the fact that the restaurant has a vegetarian orientation, among the dishes offered there is a small list of meat and fish. Raw foodists will be very pleased with a large number of fresh juices and smoothies. There is also a lenten menu. For fans of national cuisine, a wide range of dishes with elements of Russian cuisine is presented. When preparing dishes, mayonnaise and other similar sauces are not used, only natural products and spices are used. It is possible to organize a children's or adult birthday (subject to the absence of alcohol), while if the order is large, various promotions and discounts are offered.It is possible to deliver food by courier, if the order is large (for example, for corporate clients), delivery may not be paid.

• large portions;
• tasty and healthy food;
• fast and high quality delivery;
• the average price for the offered dishes.

• a small selection of appetizers and first courses;
• Not all dishes on the menu are always available.

Oil painting restaurant

Address: Samara, st. Molodogvardeyskaya, 116.

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday, Saturday 11:00-00:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 846 990‑89-32.

The Oil Painting restaurant opened on the site of the former Favorite City restaurant. The establishment is located in the city center, so it is in great demand among visitors. The interior is made in a classic, slightly pretentious style. This is a typical European cuisine restaurant, where instead of burgers, burritos and wraps, soups, meatballs and other traditional dishes are offered. The main orientation of the restaurant is for visitors who do not limit themselves in the choice of food, however, vegetarians will also be able to choose some dishes to their taste. Since choosing a main course without meat is not easy, vegetarians are advised to focus on appetizers and desserts. Business lunches here are quite inexpensive and, as a rule, the cost does not exceed 300 rubles. It is possible to hold private parties and family events, while renting the hall is not paid, and the check includes only the cost of the dishes offered.

• private atmosphere;
• hearty and tasty dishes, large portions;
• polite staff;
• budget prices for lunches.

• a small selection of vegetarian dishes;
• during lunch it is not always possible to find a free table.

Rating of the best vegetarian cafes in Samara in 2022

Cafe Gana-Pati

Address: Samara, st. Pushkin, 280.

Working hours: from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 22:00.

Telephone: ☎+7-927-766-98-88.

Unfortunately, there are not many places for vegetarians and vegans to eat in Samara. One of the popular establishments is the cafe Gana-Pati. The institution is located in the central area of ​​the city, due to which it attracts a fairly large number of visitors. The interior of the cafe is decorated in an eco-friendly and natural style, the walls are upholstered with wood sheets. There are about eight tables in the hall. Wooden chairs create a feeling of rustic, natural life. In the corner there is a stand with a description of healthy and healthy products. Since the cafe opens at 11:00, you won’t be able to have breakfast here, but all conditions are created for a delicious lunch: a special price for business lunches, a good selection of dishes. The cuisine is very diverse, each visitor will be able to choose a dish to his liking. Among the clients of the cafe are families with children, office workers, young people, and other people who are fond of proper and healthy nutrition. A variety of desserts and sweets are offered for children.

• convenient location in the city center;
• pleasant interior;
• polite staff;
• delicious food.

• Prices are pretty high for a place of this caliber.

Dessert Bar Carrie

Address: Samara, st. Kuibyshev, 94.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-22:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00–23:00.

Telephone: ☎+7-846-203‑80-08.

The name of the institution "dessert bar" suggests that this cafe sells not only desserts, but also various alcoholic drinks. In a cafe with a pleasant interior, you can not only have a good time, but also order your favorite takeaway dishes. The extensive menu includes many different sweets, from pastries to all kinds of desserts and cakes.The creators of the cafe were inspired by the American concept, according to which confectionery products have an unusual combination of flavors and a slightly sloppy appearance. Among the drinks offered in the institution, different types of coffee stand out, a wide range of teas, as well as all kinds of cocktails with fruit flavors and hot chocolate. For lovers of "hot" there is a good range of red and white wines. In general, you can go here for a cup of aromatic coffee or spend a birthday here with great pleasure.

• a wide range of desserts;
• delicious and beautifully presented food;
• fast service;
• the possibility of joint recreation with children;
• author's menu.

• recently the portions have become very small;
• quite high prices.

Caffe 47

Address: Samara, st. Nekrasovskaya, 47.

Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 09:30-22:00; Friday, Saturday 09:30–23:00.

Telephone: ☎+7-927-207-07-32.

This cafe specializes in Italian cuisine. The cafe consists of the cafe itself and the barbershop. Such a neighborhood is very convenient because visitors to the hairdresser can have a bite to eat and enjoy a cup of aromatic tea or coffee while waiting for their turn. Even though the cafe is not completely vegetarian, the main dishes do not contain meat. In a unique home format, you can have a great evening with your family, enjoying the delicious dishes of a local chef. According to visitors' reviews, the food here is very tasty, which is confirmed by the fact that even in the daytime it is not always possible to find a free table.

Much attention is paid to the preparation of various pasta dishes in the cafe. The chef believes that real pasta is the one made by one's own hands, that's why only "home-made" ones are served here with various sauces and other products.At Caffe 47, you can also try home-made pizzas, from Margherita to black pizza with eggplant. Alcohol is not sold in the cafe, but you can go to the establishment across the street and buy a drink there. After presenting the check at Caffe 47, you need to pay a small corkage fee (about 300 rubles) and enjoy your drink.

• unusual format of the institution (through the glass wall you can watch how beautiful haircuts are made to visitors in the hairdresser, or you can relax with a cup of tea or coffee while waiting for your turn in the barbershop);
• delicious food with elements of Italian cuisine;
• modern equipment for preparing a variety of dishes;
• live music on Fridays and Saturdays;
• availability of a delivery service;
• highly qualified, ethical and polite staff.

• a fairly high price tag;
• small selection of drinks.

Cafe-confectionery Cantina Muka

Address: Samara, st. Maxim Gorky, 79B.

Opening hours: daily 08:00-23:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 846 250‑05-07.

The interior of this institution has a very unusual design - there is brickwork, wooden chairs, carpets. The room consists of three halls, the maximum number of visitors is up to 80 people. The cafe has a veranda, and for lovers of fresh air in the summer, tables are set up in the backyard. It is good to spend time here with the family, but, unfortunately, there is no children's room or children's menu. The bright accent of the establishment is an orange sofa, exactly the same as in the TV series "Friends".

The list of dishes on offer is very diverse, but not all of them are suitable for vegetarians.However, the choice of meat-free dishes is quite wide and allows you to choose something to your taste even for vegetarians (with the exception of vegans and strict vegetarians, it will be difficult for them to order). Of the drinks, they offer mainly coffee, while the client can choose from which grains this drink will be prepared for him. The choice of alcoholic beverages is limited to beer only.

• good transport accessibility;
• good value for money food;
• the possibility of outdoor recreation;
• large portions;
• There is a confectionery delivery service.

• a small selection of dishes for strict vegetarians and adherents of a raw food diet;
• among customer reviews there are complaints about not very tasty dishes.

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Coffee house Chest of drawers

Address: Samara, st. Galaktionovskaya, 130.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30-23:00; Friday 7:30–0:00; Saturday, Sunday 8:00–0:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 927 265‑56-56.

The design of the institution is very bright, unusual. A lot of wood, yellow juicy color, which charges with positive. Many other bright colors: green, red, blue. The hall is decorated in light colors. In order to confirm the name of the establishment, several bright chests of drawers are placed in the coffee shop. The coffee shop has two halls, one of which can be booked for various events. There is also a small children's area, which consists of a small table and several chairs. There are no attendants in the coffee shop, you have to pay for the order at the bar counter, and then the visitor is introduced to himself.

It is very convenient to work here: sockets are connected to each table, a calm atmosphere allows you to immerse yourself in work or get distracted by your thoughts or read one of the many books spread throughout the hall. Books can even be taken with you by signing up with a bartender like a regular library. Based on the profile of the institution, you can understand that you should not count on a significant snack here, but you can enjoy a cup of coffee with dessert at a small price here.

• interesting, modern design;
• budget prices;
• delicious and unusual desserts, a varied assortment of coffee and other drinks.

• quite noisy in the evenings due to loud music;
• not all visitors like self-service;
• There may be problems with car parking.

Fuji sushi "Friends"

Address: Samara, st. Molodogvardeiskaya,

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-00:00; Friday, Saturday 10:00–2:00; Sunday 10:00–0:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 846 272‑79-72.

The sushi bar is represented by six branches in Samara. Consider an institution on the street. Molodogvardeiskaya. It has a very cozy atmosphere with subdued lighting. The interior is dominated by dark colors, large paintings on the walls. The hall is divided into 3 zones: a zone for ordinary visitors with small tables and chairs, a zone for hookah lovers with soft sofas, a VIP zone, fenced with curtains. The sushi bar offers a huge number of different rolls - baked, large, and of course, vegetarian. In addition to sushi, pizza is also popular with visitors, which is also delicious here. Drinks include coffee (a wide variety), tea (Indian, Chinese, etc.), juices, soft drinks, and beer. It has its own paid delivery service.

• relatively low price;
• delicious food and drinks;
• Possibility of home delivery of sushi.

• since it is allowed to smoke hookah in the institution, not all visitors like to be in puffs of smoke;
• Vegetarians are not offered a wide range of dishes.

Tanuki Restaurant

Address: Samara, st. Dachnaya, 2, 1st floor.

Working hours: around the clock.

Telephone: ☎+7 846 270-27-62.

Tanuka is one of the few establishments in Samara that operates around the clock. The cuisine here is Japanese, mainly offering various types of sushi, noodles and soups. There is a terrace where you can sit in good weather. To make visitors feel more comfortable, each table is fenced with a bamboo fence. The walls are painted red, the tables are wooden in a pleasant light walnut hue. According to customer reviews, the sushi here is very tasty, and lovers of vegetarian cuisine can choose their own rolls according to their preferences.

• polite staff;
• cozy atmosphere;
• delicious and varied dishes.

• high price;
• some visitors complain about slow service;
• in the evenings or on weekends it is not always possible to find a free table.

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beEco

Address: Samara, Moscow highway, 51, office 1.

Working hours: Monday: 16:00-20:30; Tuesday-Friday: 14:00-20:30; Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 (846) 972-05-77.

The beeko store is focused on the sale of plant foods, as well as everything you need for yoga. Here you can buy a variety of herbal teas, vegetarian food, including sausages.The store offers natural tofu, soy products (milk, mayonnaise, etc.).

• the store is actively developing, participating in many thematic exhibitions, there is a Vkontakte and Instagram group where you can consult on healthy eating;
• Since the store focuses mainly on vegetarians, there is a wide selection of plant-based products.

• not detected.

Chain of stores "And me"

Address: Samara, st. Galaktionovskaya, 187.

Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00.

Telephone: ☎+7 (937) 992-63-44.

This store differs from others similar by the presence of its own production. It produces soy products, various yeast-free pastries, and detox shakes. Using the latest technology, a line of gluten-free products and dishes for children are being developed. You can even find candies for raw foodists on the counter. Among other things, it sells vegetarian sausages and pâtés, ethical sports food. Before being sold, all products manufactured locally are checked in a special laboratory for compliance with the required quality parameters. The store often holds tastings to attract additional customers and master classes on a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Sweets from Dagestan are also offered for sale.

• a wide selection of various vegetarian products;
• the main direction is precisely vegetarian products, so there is no need to try to select among the assortment that which does not contain ingredients of animal origin;
• the opportunity to learn something new at the master classes.

• not detected.

Healthy Nutrition Delivery Detox Pro

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 18:00.

Telephone: ☎8-937-072-07-88.

The main activity of this organization is the production of unloading nutrition in the form of special drinks that remove toxins from the body and saturate it with vitamins. It is recommended to have a fasting day once a week and drink 6 bottles of a specially prepared drink instead of meals during the day. Here they offer various fresh juices, smoothies, almond milk, etc. The assortment includes various courses, from basic (for beginners) to professional level for those who have long been familiar with this product. In addition to special drinks, vegetarian burgers, sandwiches and vegetable or mushroom cutlets are offered.

• proper and healthy nutrition;
• Possibility to order home delivery.

• paid delivery (about 200 rubles);
• Home orders can only be made the next day.

Conclusion

Summing up, it must be said that lately it is not so easy to find a vegetarian establishment in Samara, since most of the restaurants, cafes and bars are aimed at ordinary visitors. In addition, many specialized institutions closed due to the financial crisis, which also affected this area. Nevertheless, thanks to our review, you can choose an institution where vegetarians, vegans, raw foodists and other fans of plant-based nutrition can have a good time and have a delicious meal or order meals at home.