Best Vegan Restaurants in Encanto

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

East CountySan Diego

Neighborhoods

Banker's HillBarrio LoganCollege AreaCoronadoDowntownEl Cajon / Lakeside

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

64 restaurants available nearby

1. KINDRED

4.7

Exceptional(235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park

Booked 31 times today

Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiledall who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, SanDiego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo,heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER SanDiego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego'sMost Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interiordesign from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.

A photo of Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego restaurant

2. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(1009)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

3. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 71 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

4. MOTHERSHIP

4.7

Exceptional(408)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 55 times today

Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.

5. Ciccia Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(233)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Barrio Logan

Booked 28 times today

Nestled in Barrio Logan, San Diego, Ciccia Osteria is a charming Italian restaurant that invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite cuisine, Ciccia Osteria is a beloved destination. Notably, it has won the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024Entering Ciccia Osteria, guests are transported to Italy's bustling trattorias. The cozy interior, with small tables, exposed brick walls, and soft lighting, creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for any occasion.Committed to the finest ingredients and traditional techniques, Ciccia Osteria offers handmade pastas, succulent seafood, and tender meats, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. The curated wine list features Italian and California wines to pair with the menu.Under Chef Mario Cassineri's guidance, Ciccia Osteria is more than a restaurant—it's a destination where guests can savor authentic Italian cuisine and create lasting memories.

A photo of Cori Pastificio Trattoria restaurant

6. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 34 times today

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

7. CUCINA urbana

4.7

Exceptional(7151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banker's Hill

Booked 36 times today

We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant

8. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(8003)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

9. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(863)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant

10. The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2605)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

M
MelindaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
pretty cool place. mostly a bar but had good vegetarian food and good drinks
More info
MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
•
4.7
T
Tammy
San Diego •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The owner and staff are very personable and attentive. The food was exceptional with the portions. Everything is made from scratch, yum. I will recommend and go back.
More info
Ciccia OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Barrio Logan
•
4.7
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
More info
insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
•
4.8
G
George
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an amazing experience our waiter was excellent knowledgeable, and very patient. The food was amazing, we will definitely be back
More info
Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
•
4.7
P
Paul
2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Food was excellent and the server Hannah was outstanding.
More info
KINDREDPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Park
•
4.7

Explore OpenTable

Neighborhood
Vegan

Encanto

Encanto
Hillcrest
Sorrento Valley
Cardiff By The Sea
Carmel Valley
Rincon
San Ysidro
La Mesa
Kensington
Encinitas
Temecula
Point Loma
National City
Downtown
Poway / Rancho Bernardo
San Diego
Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
La Jolla
Ocean Beach
Little Italy