Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Lake Minnetonka

"Yeah, we know they're two separate restaurants, but these sister establishments sit right across the street from one another and both offer delicious Italian inspired cuisine. At Ristorante Luci, dine on simply constructed Italian classics like carbonara or penne with a pork ragu, while at Luci Ancora, you can catch a glimpse of modern Italian cuisine with dishes like the manzo ai ferri featuring American wagyu beef, potato gnocchi, buttered leeks, and honji-meshi mushrooms."

"Handmade and hand-rolled pasta might be what Highland Park’s Luci Ancora does best. The four-course Taster’s Dinner is offered every night, and you’ll get to try the best dishes on the menu that night, including the daily pasta. What other Twin Cities stops do you make for pasta?"

"During the unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, this restaurant became a touchstone for the city. It turned from serving food, to acting as a collection point for neighbors in needs. While it has long since returned to serving its incredible jerk chicken and coconut rice, the eatery remains an example of its one love philosophy."

"Pimento Jamaican Kitchen specializes in Jamaican street food. The menu packs some serious heat and is quickly served. It's just as tasty for take-out as it is to grab a seat inside this little tropical oasis in the tundra."

"This fast-casual restaurant located near the Minneapolis College of Art and Design is the real deal. The jerk chicken is roasted for a full 24 hours, and it shows. The spices are bold, and the meat is juicy and tender."

"The Tao has a small juice bar and deli in front of its natural foods store. Daily sandwich and soup specials are offered, along with a great selection of books, herbs, vitamins, and health and beauty products. Tao is located next to an eco-store."

"Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant, an African eatery in Highland, is another much-loved go-to for those looking for a vegetarian meal, with 4.5 stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2585 Seventh St. West to see for yourself. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"Agelgil Ethiopian Restaurant, an African eatery in Highland, is another much-loved go-to for those looking for a vegetarian meal, with 4.5 stars out of 14 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2585 Seventh St. West to see for yourself."

"New American diner The Stray Dog has a separate vegetarian menu for ease of ordering. Classic bar favorites become vegan or black bean patties and fries, not dogs, vegetarian breakfasts like fully loaded chilaquiles, and sides perfect to share. The expansive menu means there is something for everyone."

"Stray Dog is a comfortable yet fun take on your traditional bar and grill in Nordeast Minneapolis. Fantastic burger styles with hand-cut fries or tater tots. From sandwiches to salads, to soups and Kramarczuk's hot dogs."

"A post shared by Jessica Sunny (@minnefoodiegirl) on Oct 21, 2019 at 3:14pm PDT. 4 Bells has a stylish patio, with dark woods and bright yellow chairs, which overlooks the green Loring Park. The restaurant and bar gets its name from the maritime tradition of letting sailors know it’s time for a break by ringing four bells."

"A post shared by Jessica Sunny (@minnefoodiegirl) on Oct 21, 2019 at 3:14pm PDT. 4 Bells, located in Harmon Place in Minneapolis is an award-winning restaurant that serves great-quality food using the freshest ingredients. A main highlight in their menu would have to be the seafood dishes!"

"Minneapolis has a lot of bars to watch football at, but not many sports bars. Peppers & Fries is a traditional sports bar offering pub eats and a big beer menu. And, they play the sound of the football games."

"This long-running coffeehouse (the welcome late-night hours are on hold due to the pandemic) has been keeping the West Bank caffeinated and fed for 29 years with an easygoing menu of sandwiches, soups and snacks plus an ever-changing array of scones, rolls, muffins, cupcakes, doughnuts and cookies. 1821 Riverside Av., Mpls., hardtimescafe.com.tumblr.com"

"Since 1992 Hard Times Cafe has served as a classic haunt for vegan and vegetarian bites in a punk environment. Amidst the pandemic, their menu has been posted and updated on their Tumblr page for pick-up orders. Their soups of the day and all-day breakfasts are reminiscent of the best in classic diner food."

"Hard Times Café is a worker-owned collective located in the West Bank area of Minneapolis. Whether you're in the mood for a late-night snack at 3 a.m. or a mid-afternoon lunch, Hard Times Café is the place to go!"

"If it’s classic Cantonese-style Chinese you seek, Minnesota state treasure Tammy Wong and her three-decades running institution Rainbow Chinese is the place to go. The opulent room is a time capsule of koi aquariums, elaborate carved wainscotting, and opalescent landscaped wallpaper. To speak of the food is to speak of history."

"Tammy Wong is one of the most beloved and respected chefs in town. The crispy egg rolls are otherworldly and the lazy susans are best used piled up with dishes and surrounded by a table of friends. 2739 Nicollet AveMinneapolis, MN 55408"

"You’ll love Misfit Coffee Co., a café and bar in Uptown (yes, the Uptown that Prince sang about) that has a cool-kid look with a great sense of humor. Sure, you can have an espresso or a regular ol’ latte, but scan the offerings a little longer and you’ll hit the booze-inspired Kyoto cold brew drinks: For spring, they’ve released a few “Gyoto” options, blending cold-brew coffee with the herbal flavors of gin (think grapefruit, elderflower, juniper, pine…). Nothing’s too misfit for the Misfit crew: carrot juice, black pepper, masala orgeat, banana (yes, there’s a drink with banana, and yes, it’s good)."

"Misfit brews several coffee “cocktails,” made with Kyoto coffee brewed with burnt sugar and a long list of enticing options. Plus, Misfit has added walk-up window."

"For a classier night on the Northeast town, Erte is a great choice. This historic space has been updated with interesting modern touches. There’s the elegantly decorated peacock themed bar along with a massive dining room that’s adorned with interesting and unusual art."

"Located near the Convention Center, Ping's serves vegetarian entrées, including some made with mock duck. The restaurant is willing to make substitutions for any dish. Open daily for lunch and dinner Full service vegan options take-out, delivery, wine/beer/alcohol VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$"

"We were plenty excited when the local sushi gurus behind one of our favorite Northeast eateries, Masu, decided to go fast-casual. That excitement hasn’t been quelled, since we can get quick bowls of delicious ramen and custom-made sushi rolls to-go. Now with multiple locations, including Dinkytown, Downtown Minneapolis, and St. Paul, you can design your own bowl, get a good roll, and still have lunch time (and a few bucks) to spare."

"The skyway can be a wasteland of the same sandwiches served in only slightly different ways. That's why it was love at first noodle bowl with One Two Three Sushi (owned by the same folks that run Masu Sushi & Robata). Ramen may not be easy to eat at your desk, but at least we have the chance to try."

"This is legit, warm-you-from-the-inside-out fire, at a Lyn-Lake takeout favorite. The menu is massive, with more than 100 items and among the most authentic Chinese in town. From a culinary standpoint, it’s several notches above the rest."