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It’s National Vegetarian Week, so what better time to try out amazing vegetarian dishes in some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations!
In light of this, new research has revealed the most accommodating European cities for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dining.
The study by Bounce analysed European cities on their total number of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free eateries, to reveal the most accommodating European cities for food lovers in 2023.
The top 5 European cities with the most vegetarian eateries:
|
Rank |
City |
Country |
Vegetarian Eateries per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Brussels |
Belgium |
526 |
|
2 |
Florence |
Italy |
343 |
|
3 |
Venice |
Italy |
270 |
|
4 |
Porto |
Portugal |
238 |
|
5 |
Edinburgh |
United Kingdom |
229 |
Brussels is the most accommodating European city for vegetarians, with 526 vegetarian eateries per 100,000 people. Vegetarian menus are becoming more popular than ever thanks to the growing concern about the environmental and health impacts of eating meat.
The top 5 European cities with the most vegan eateries:
|
Rank |
City |
Country |
Vegan Eateries per 100,000 people |
|
1 |
Brussels |
Belgium |
209 |
|
2 |
Florence |
Italy |
163 |
|
3 |
Edinburgh |
United Kingdom |
154 |
|
4 |
Porto |
Portugal |
142 |
|
5 |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
128 |
Brussels is also the most accommodating European city for vegan dining, with 209 vegan-friendly eateries per 100,000 people. The plant-based food sector has been experiencing monumental growth recently, with higher quality, and greater meat alternatives on offer.
The top 5 European cities with the most gluten-free eateries:
|
Rank |
City |
Country |
Gluten-free Eateries per 100,000 people |
|
1 |
Florence |
Italy |
164 |
|
2 |
Edinburgh |
United Kingdom |
140 |
|
3 |
Venice |
Italy |
115 |
|
4 |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
105 |
|
5 |
Porto |
Portugal |
103 |
Florence is the most accommodating European city for a gluten-free diet, with 164 gluten-free eateries per 100,000 people. When you’re on vacation it’s reassuring to know that any dietary requirements you possess can be fully taken care of, giving you more time to relax and explore what the city has to offer.
