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Yerbabuena

4.2 (117 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Vegan
Closed • 1:00 pm - 4:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Vegetarian Bolognese, enchiladas and a dessert for 12 Euros.
Lisa E.

Great little place for menu del dia at 12 euros. Clean and quiet. Each dish is made fresh and the little dessert jars are fantastic!

Vegan relleno
V R.

Awesome vegan restaurant tucked away wonderful staff who make you feel at home. Excellent selection on the menu. 100% vegan restaurant!!!

Veggie paella
Moshe H.

The place is in great location so close to plaza mayor and their menu has SO many option!! Vegan, vegetarian and also gluten free. We started with the eggplants fritters - so delicious! Then we had the soy steak with Curry, which I liked a bit less, and the veggie paella which I LOVED! Overall great experience, good service and great location!

Quesadillas and Vegetable Paella

Amazing and tasty vegetarian Spanish food! They have vegan options too.. One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Madrid!

Butternut Squash! Filling, Delicious and Vegan
Rachel M.

So many beautiful Vegetarian options! I wish we had a restaurant like this in San Diego! It is a charming little place, tucked away from the crowds but still very close to the city center. Family owned and very friendly! I started with the butternut squash soup. It was hearty, delicious and VEGAN! My only complaint is I was so full after this that I didn't get to try anything else. But everyone's plates around me were full of colorful veggies! Something I've been lacking during my time in Spain. I was so impressed with the presentation of every dish on every table! I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Madrid. Especially if you're looking for a healthy option.

Literally a work of art
Holly H.

I searched high and low to make the right selection for my first bite to eat in Spain, and boy did I choose correctly! I heard that Spain had a high concentration of vegans, so I was hopeful that I'd have plenty to eat. My suspicions were confirmed when I found Yerbabuena! Yerbabuena is conveniently located right next to MARKET, and is pretty easy to find. We were promptly seated in the clean and modern seating area. I was delighted to see that all of the other diners were locals! That's always a fantastic sign. The menu is in Spanish, so it's a bit hard to decipher if you're not local. Although, you're guaranteed to find something you'd like by searching for key words! The server (owner?) was absolutely adorable and super sweet! She didn't speak English, but we were able to communicate effectively due to her patience. Our server brought out bread and a small appetizer prior to bringing out our food. The bread was marvelous! It was whole grain and obviously home made. The small appetizer was a small piece of veggie meat, surrounded by veggies and topped with vegan cheese. We each got our own personal one. This was INSANE! My meal came with a side salad, which came out first. I never knew a side salad could be THAT outstanding! It was pure art, and contained everything from watermelon to sesame seeds. The ingredients tied together perfectly and created a deliciously refreshing starter. I ordered the vegan paella. This was my first (of many) paella in Spain, and it definitely left a good taste in my mouth! Let me just start off by emphasizing the artistry that goes into all of their food. It was all assembles beautifully with so much care! We all know that we eat with our eyes first, which lead this meal to be double satisfying. The paella was BURSTING with flavor, had a hearty amount of sauce, and extremely fresh vegetables. This place was an AMAZING entrance to Spain, and I will definitely keep it in mind when I come back.

Ali C.

Our favorite vegan place in Madrid. Beautiful green food, with daily menus which delight our taste buds. We had the vegetable soup of the day, salads and their home made desserts. My avocado endive salad was laced with their home made herb dressing - to die for. I could eat here daily. Reservations are compulsory.

Before!
Su K.

Simply marvelous!!! A must go while in Madrid, please check the hour's prior to your visit (something I didn't do). Enjoy!!!

Free appetizer, I do not know what it was but it was good!
Selene T.

We had a great dinner, started off with the bread rolls, very tasty. I ordered the Thursday night dinner special: Appetizer: it's free!! And they choose it, it was delicious, two tiny bowls with herb rice topped with a deep fried zucchini and then a pumpkin sauce, a Cherry tomato and a slice if cucumber, served with a small shot of melon water!!! Oh my! I wanted more, much more! First course I chose the potato salad which was super delicious, very refreshing and best if all vegan! Second course I ordered the stuffed peppers, this dish was my least favorite, there is just way too much going on, they need to tone it down a little. We could identify any one particular flavor. So we didn't eat more than 3 forkfuls. Dessert: the layered chocolate & vanilla pudding. So delicious, the bottom layer is vanilla pudding, followed by a cookie, then a caramel like pudding and finally the dark chocolate pudding. This is served in a small glass, enough to share and best if all it isn't too sweet. (See the pictures) TIP: the portions are HUGE! We ordered one of the daily menus and only one dish, and we shared everything. Two people can eat off of one daily menu. Dinner is €15 a steal for how good the food is. And it includes a drink and a tea for the dessert!

H W.

Here for lunch today. I think this place is really 3.5 stars for the food and 4 for service. It is all vegetarian and the items that are vegan are clearly marked, which is great. I ordered the: Cream of Potatoes and leek soup, which is vegan and quite good. Asian style seitan and tofu pasta, which tasted pretty salty Carrot cake, which was just okay. Hubby had the: Veggie Paella, which he commented wasn't so good. All in all, we thought the service was great, but the food was just meh. We like that it is vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Anand K.

Amazing and original vegan food. The dessert was amazing. This is must in Madrid if you are vegan or veg.

Yerbabuena salad... a weird, unharmonic mix of fruit, veggies, and sauces

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One of the best veggie restaurants I've ever been to, fantastic food and wonderful service.

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The food was so excellent and staff friendly. The daily special was filling and great value for 11.90 €. I will go again

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Excellent vegetarian food in a great location. Inside is nice and cozy, the servers are warm and friendly. Loved it!

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Vega - Vegan dessert

Vega

4.3(94 reviews)
0.7 km•Malasaña
•€€

Really friendly and fast service (English was available)…read more Cozy, relaxed vibe with decor that promotes eco-consciousness. The cheeseburger and "parmesan" croquetas were delicious. The burger was so big and juicy!

Only a block away from the cacophony of the Gran Via, this vegan spot was barely noticeable from a…read morelow-key alley because Jamie W and I passed right by it before discovering its location. They probably prefer it that way because the quiet vibe appeared to be part of the ambiance they're seeking here. We just found it by chance on Google Maps as an alternative to the beef-heavy eateries in the neighborhood. We just felt a need to eat healthier. The menu was small and appetizing, and we treated ourselves to two 3,5€ glasses of Zafra Blanco, a crisp Spanish white wine that freshened our palates. We started our meal with a complimentary helping of a "creamy" beetroot dip accompanied by lightly crisped pita chips (Photo 7). Next came the 12€ Spinach and "Parmesan" Croquettes, six lightly fried, falafel-like spheres drizzled with cashew nut mayo (Photo 8). They provided the ideal bites. Jamie went for their signature 15€ Moroccan Bowl with corn couscous, beetroot falafel, sweet potato, spinach, cherries, pickled cucumber, tomato, and fresh dates drizzled with mint yogurt sauce (Photo 6). It was quite a cornucopia of flavors that meshed quite well together with the falafels the particular standout. I decided to go for the 8€ Brochette of "Chicken" with chunks of zucchini and onion and satay sauce over a bed of sweet potato noodles (Photo 9). I'm not sure what the "chicken" was, but the flavor and texture was surprisingly spot-on. At the same time, I'm glad I limited myself to one skewer because I wanted to save room for dessert and the 4€ bottle of sparkling Green Apple Cider (Photo 4). Jamie and I settled on the delightful 6,5€ Tiramisu Cake dusted with Cocoa and swirled with Toffee (Photo 10). We finished our meal with 2€ cups of Cortado with the right amount of warm, steamed milk (Photo 5). FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...really well-turned vegan fare with no flavor compromises AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...quiet and mellow befitting the food SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely an alternative to consider among Madrid's culinary riches RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/kiJx8rRkMB

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Vega - Photo 1: Montage of images from Vega

Photo 1: Montage of images from Vega

Vega - Photo 10: Tiramisu Cake with Toffee dusted

Photo 10: Tiramisu Cake with Toffee dusted

Vega - Photo 16: Ceiling decor

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Photo 16: Ceiling decor

La Encomienda - Excellent ravioli and stuffed mushrooms

La Encomienda

4.6(16 reviews)
0.7 km•Lavapiés y Embajadores
•€€

Another fantastic vegan spot in surprisingly vegan-friendly Madrid. We stopped her for a leisurely…read morelunch and were impressed by everything we had. We shared the Chickweed, marinated asparagus, breaded artichoke and Romesco sauce appetizer (€9) to start, a wonderfully curated dish with perfectly breaded and fried artichokes (not too oily), impeccably marinated asparagus and some leaves (chickweed), with a fantastic Romesco sauce. Fantastic starter. Then we shared two mains -- the Bolognese Lasagna (€13) and Shimenji Mushooms Long Sandwich (€12.5). The lasagna was extremely decadent, smothered in smoked bechamel sauce -- the inside had seitan, some veggies, a passata (tomato) sauce, and served with some parmesan-like crackers. This was almost a bit too over-the-top, but in small amounts (split between two of us), it worked well. The sandwich was simple but excellent -- wonderfully textured shimenjis carry this dish, along with the vegan garlic mayo, fresh arugula and tomato. The bread was fresh and fluffy too. Very friendly service. Great place to hang out and enjoy a long, leisurely meal. Highly recommended.

This place is amazing! I am not vegan/vegetarian. But I came with a vegan and vegetarian to…read moreaccommodate their dietary needs. And this food is just impeccable. Simple, basic, rich yet complex. I had the menu of the day. For just €12.50. For starters, there was a scramble tofu, just so rich in Delicious seasonings. Then for the main course I had grandma's lentils. Hearty and deep. And the Keylime dessert with a cream made of sunflower oil! The drink was watermelon water with cardamom. Give this place a try!

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La Encomienda - Great tacos

Great tacos

La Encomienda - Delicious pad Thai

Delicious pad Thai

La Encomienda - Scrambled tofu with crackers. Delicious.

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Scrambled tofu with crackers. Delicious.

Masa Madre - Calzone perfecto con salsa rica

Masa Madre

4.3(13 reviews)
1.0 km•Chueca

I honestly think this is the best vegan pizza I've ever had. The crust was thin but it still had…read morethat nice chew to it. Wood fired ovens make the best pizza. They didn't have the pizza I originally wanted (the de la tierra) but this one was pretty good. There wasn't an over an overwhelming amount of vegan cheese which I appreciate. The pizza was good for two people and was quite large. The lady didn't speak much English but she was very friendly. We also ordered their drink of the day which was pineapple and mint! Very refreshing. The raw vegan brownie with ice cream was really good! I was surprised it was raw. I definitely recommend coming here for pizza!

I am all for vegan restaurants in Madrid! This place had so many great options! (So many types of…read morevegan pizza- YES PLEASE.) I believe I got there right as they opened. (My American stomach still craves dinner at 7-8ish.) There was only one other table in the place. The restaurant was rather quiet, even with the music playing. What I ordered: I got the Vietnamese plum rolls. They were topped with bean sprouts and red pepper and came with a spicy asian sauce and a small portion of white rice. The flavor of the rolls was delicious! It didn't taste too fruity. It was more of a savory dish. My only complaint is the rice was still a little hard, but it was bearable. This dish was one of the more expensive ones, but it was worth it!

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Masa Madre - Intérieur du restaurant, exposition de différents artistes.

Intérieur du restaurant, exposition de différents artistes.

Masa Madre - Intérieur du restaurant

Intérieur du restaurant

Masa Madre

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Yatiri - Fachada

Yatiri

4.0(10 reviews)
0.6 km•Tirso de Molina
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Food and service is spectacular I will visit the restaurant…read moreevery time I come to Madrid. One in my group was vegan and he loved it also Myself and two others are not vegan and we moved it Meal of the day is a great choice Wine was also great

Yes, my friends, this restaurant exists in Madrid. Their distinctive sign caught my attention two…read morenights ago near Tirso De Molina and I returned there last night. The proprietor spoke a rollicking Spanish accompanied with gestures, so I understood him well enough and followed him to the back. Bypassing the lovely front dining area, I was greeted by a spacious room featuring low seating, bright paintings and ornamentation, and comfortable lighting. I took off my shoes, set them on a shelf, and found a seat to survey the room. There were many decorations, but they didn't clutter. The seats, though low, were quite comfortable. I sat as if I were a lowbent kid inspecting a snail. Yatiri features an a la carte and menu of they day for €11. I went with the latter, ordering Guiso de Lentelas (lentil soup with carrots), Arepa con Berenjena al Graten (arepa topped with eggplant and cheese), and Gelatina de Remolacha (beet jello). The lentils were great, resting at the bottom of their deep bowl. It came with seeded bread, dense, slightly moist. It reminded me of home and my mom's attempted at homemade spelt bread. Then the open faced arepa came. The crunchy corn gave way to a more chewy topping. Dusted with herbs, I enjoyed the eggplant. It was topped with cheese. From the taste, I think it may be faux cheese. The gelatin was the strange one. I didn't know what I ordered and finally looked up remolacha once home. I tried to place the subtle sweetness with that final flavor essence. It makes sense now. Beet! Overall, I had a great time. I want to go back and take some pictures. It seems I found my first blog worthy place in Madrid.

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Yatiri - Nice decor inside

Nice decor inside

Yatiri - Interior

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Yatiri - Interior

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Yerbabuena - vegetarian - Updated October 2026

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