Top 5 Vegetarian-friendly Restaurants (That Still Please the Omnivores)
1. Mediterrano – Old Naples
Mediterranean is one of the best cuisines with naturally vegetarian options, and Mediterrano is one of the best in Naples. Their seafood paella is unapologetically rich, briny, and alive with flavor. The vegan paella is an equally compelling tapestry of spices and textures that doesn’t compromise. This is the top pick for dinner for a crowd with various food restrictions.
📍 336 13th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
mediterrano-naples.com
2. Le Indya – North Naples
Le Indya is where the curry hits you with precision and warmth. Vegetarian dishes like Chana Masala and Aloo Gobi Masala hold their own, and vegan and vegetarian guests will appreciate the full appetizer and entree menus just for them. Meat lovers should try the Kashmiri Lamb Chops or take their pick from the chicken entrees. Flavorful and delicious.
📍 975 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34108
leindya.com
3. True Food Kitchen – Waterside Shops
True Food Kitchen is the epitome of healthy and plant-based eating. The menu is heavily vegetarian and vegan-friendly, with Ancient Grain Bowl, Spaghetti Squash Casserole, and roasted Brussels sprouts all getting rave reviews. But others can savor the grass-fed burgers and chicken sandwiches made mindfully. Great pop-in lunch spot.
📍 5375 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 15, Naples, FL 34108
truefoodkitchen.com/locations/naples
4. Lake Park Diner – Lake Park
Lake Park Diner updates the classic diner with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, and the result is a local crowd-pleaser. Vegetarians should go for the Tofu Poke Bowl and Orange Cauliflower Bowl, while the Half Rotisserie Chicken is so juicy and flavorful that the omnivores will ask to come back. They also do the regular stuff - mahi sandwich and fish n’ chips are solid picks.
📍 944 7th Ave N, Naples, FL 34102
thelakeparkdiner.com
5. Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen – East Naples
Kareem’s brings Beirut to Naples and is the second Mediterranean restaurant on this list. Many of the mezze options are vegetarian, like tabbouleh, baba ganoush, hummus, and grape leaves. Can’t decide? Get the whole sampler platter. For entrees, vegetarians will love the moussaka (eggplant) or falafel wraps. On the non-vegetarian side, the lamb shank and chicken shawarma are flavorful standouts.
📍 4270 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 18-19, Naples, FL 34112
kareemskitchen.com
Originally published in The Naples Florida Review. Read the full edition here.