Figuring out where to go for a vegan-friendly date night spot?
Made for fully plant-based couples, vegetarian mixes, and #significantomnivore couplings too! Maybe you're an omnivore trying to find a spot near you for your vegetarian or vegan date.
We've reserved the hottest spots, especially for you and your date. From simple casual vibes to a more fine dining evening for special occasions, we've got you covered. No kid-friendly spots here though! That deserves its own list.
Here's your very own personal cheat sheet of Boston's top vegan date night spots for 2025!
1. Forage
Grilled Wild leeks, Cucumbers, Pine Nut & Asparagus Pistou
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, Fancy Night Out, Anniversaries, Proposals
Everyone needs a fine dining spot for more fanciful affairs. At Forage, they take extra initiative by committing to a zero waste farm-to-table philosophy. In a setting where real food is made with extra care, you can't help but soak up the intimacy of their hospitable ambiance. The cocktails are a conservative size to leave room for their showstopping mains.
Asparagus, Mujadara, Nettle pita, Caramelized Onion, Spruce Tip Toum, Pickled Turnips
In line with their guiding ethos and fine dining genre, this vegan menu is constantly changing. Some entrees in season are their Grilled Wild Leeks and Asparagus dishes. This date night spot is best reserved for special occasions, so we recommend opting for their tasting menu to cater to any dietary requests (minimum 2 hours advance notice).
2. Nirvana The Taste Of India
Malai Kofta
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, Fancy Night Out, Spice Lovers
Here's one for the #spicelover (in every sense of the word)! Serving Boston traditional Indian cuisine with an epicurean flair, Nirvana carries 20 years of experience to bring diners a transcendent dining experience made with novel ingredients. Add the full-service bar and classy outdoor seating, and you've got a romantic evening heating the occasion in more ways than one.
Try out their Shahi Aloo Gobhi if you and your date enjoy cauliflower cooked with tomato and spices. For something closer to your simple classics, look no further than their Tofu Masala or the always-popular Mysore Masala Dosa.
3. Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
Pistachio & Coconut Herb-Encrusted Tofu with Corn Cake
Best For: Vegetarian/Vegan Couples, Adventurous Eaters, Fancy Night Out
Boasting a range of salad bowls, pizza, soba, Tex-Mex, Indonesian, Mediterranean, Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant is the prime choice for foodie couples! All made from the finest produce from New England, they put sustainability into your romantic date night. This whimsical medley of cuisines will populate your table with a unique dining experience!
Vegetarian/vegan couplings can rest easy as every dish has been meticulously crafted to ensure a perfectly balanced and nutritious meal. Their popular vegan dishes range from their Gobi Manchurian to their Sheperd's Pie, all the way to Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.
4. Wusong Road Tiki Bar
Frozen Pina Colada & Mai Tai
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, First Dates, Double Dates/Group Dining
If you're near Mt. Auburn St, #minorityowned and #lgbtqowned Wusong Road Tiki Bar is a true hidden gem of choice Boston date night spots. The lively exotic ambience and alcohol strength labeling coupled with their split check policy (maxed out at 5), it's an equally impressive and practical spot for first dates AND double dates!
Their inventively lavish range of cocktails and bar bites makes this spot the best night starter in Boston. The Zombie Tiki Cocktail has the strongest kick, but for a unique pick try their Mango Sticky Rice Colada! All pair sensationally while nibbling on their Satay Shishito Peppers and King Trumpet Mapo Tofu.
5. Pressed Cafe
Vegan Spicy BBQ Kebab Panini
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, Takeout, Picnic-friendly
Sometimes date night doesn't mean fine dining at a fancy restaurant. That's why we've got picks like Pressed Cafe to cover those cozy nights of home #takeout or spontaneous picnic days! Health-focused gym-nut couples can also count this as a great regular post-workout date spot.
Explore their fresh range of juices or smoothies made with almond and coconut milk bases. Praised for their efficient service, it's a great quick-stop on your way to whatever exciting date plans you've got lined up. Some favorites for delicious convenience include the Veggie Ciabatta, Vegan Portobello Panini, and the Vegan Ricky Martin Burrito.
6. Taco Party
Best For: Vegetarian/Vegan Couples, Takeout, Picnic-friendly, Budget-friendly
Another takeout pick suitable for a budget-friendly date night to Netflix & Chill (or Waterbear & Protest) is the increasingly popular Taco Party. Promising a delicious, memorable, and cozy dining experience, this kitschy counter-serve spot churns out meatless tacos that make you forget they're even vegetarian/vegan!
They're not trying to be something they're not by attempting facsimiles of the "original" poultry versions. Impress your date with their supremely raved Jackfruit Al Pastor Taco and Chorizo Seitan Taco. They also have a colorful selection of oat-milk-based Horchatas to enjoy alongside!
7. Terramia Ristorante
Gnocchi ai Funghi
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, Double Dates/Group Dining, Anniversaries
Maintaining only about a dozen tables or so, Terramia Ristorante is your classic intimate dinner date spot. The soft lighting and concentrated seating foster a fine dining-esque evening to match the refined authentic Italian vegan dining options. Just don't forget to check out the current specials on their rotating seasonal menu.
Catering to both vegan and meat eaters, Terramia's far-reaching modern plates make it so you and your #significantomnivore can have a magical and comfortable date night. Their Polpette and Risotto Porcini E Asparagi are must-tries. Don't miss out on their Vegan Gelato for dessert!
8. DIG
Vegan Catering Package
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, First Dates, Casual Dining, Picnic-Friendly
Sink into nourishing #homecooked food in a pleasant and inviting environment at DIG. Hosting a healthy range of vegan options, everything is made with love and directly farm-sourced ingredients sure to promise a date night meal as convenient as it is nutritious — a solid spot for lifting the mood of those nerve-wracking first dates.
It all adds up to a real meal for real talk on your romantic introductions. Start with the Chili Lime Brussels. Then maybe a Vegan Classic Dig and Crispy Tofu Sandwich (Original and Spicy versions available) for a day in the park!
9. Koshari Mama
Shakshukah Fries and Spinach and 'Cheese' Pastry Limited Specials
Best For: Vegan Couples, First Dates, Adventurous Eaters
Whether you're looking to impress a first date or reignite the fun with your longtime partner, Koshari Mama's fully vegan take on authentic Egyptian cuisine is a one-of-a-kind plant-based dining experience worth exploring.
While you're dining at this humble little spot, try their most ordered Lentil Soup, Mushroom Shawerma, and Konafa. Feasting on the owner’s real family favorites, this cozy hole-in-the-wall joint lets the love of the food do the talking for you.
10. Blue Nile Restaurant
Veggie Combo
Best For: Vegan-Omni Couples, Double Dates/Group Dining
Blue Nile is Boston's hidden gem of an authentic Ethiopian restaurant. Even if it's just you and your significant other, there's something intimate about cuisines rooted in eating with your bare hands. Diners often compliment their outdoor dining as well.
What's the perk of such a cuisine in the romance equation? One word: Injera. With menu items like their Lentil Sambosa appetizer or their Veggie Combo main, Blue Nile is the best vegan-friendly spot for #sharing and fostering connections new and familiar. Their drinks menu is straightforward with all the usuals that fast-track the unbridled chaos when ordering in large groups.
We hope you enjoy these 2025 picks for your next romantic occasion in Boston! Feel free to mention us in your next review on your date night out!
Want to show off your culinary skills? Check out our article on 12 Romantic Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes for cooking up your own special date night at home.
Lighting romantic candles…
The abillion team <3
