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10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Santiago (2026)

The definitive ranked list of the best vegan restaurants in Santiago for 2026. Prices, ratings, reviews, and our top pick. Updated March 2026.

7 venues ranked Vegan Score: 6.7 Avg Meal: $9.00 Updated March 2026

Santiago has cemented itself as one of the world's most exciting destinations for plant-based dining. Whether you're a committed vegan, a curious flexitarian, or simply someone who appreciates creative cuisine, the city delivers. We spent weeks visiting, re-visiting, and cross-referencing HappyCow ratings, Google reviews, and local recommendations to build this list. Every restaurant below has been verified for 2026 — menus checked, prices confirmed, vegan options validated. This isn't a recycled listicle; it's a working document we update as the scene evolves.

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El Huerto

Vegetarian with extensive vegan menu

Orrego Luco 054, Providencia, Santiago

Santiago's longest-running vegetarian restaurant has been a Providencia landmark since the 1980s, evolving alongside Chile's growing plant-based movement. The menu spans international influences with a Chilean heart — quinoa risotto with Chilean mushrooms, lentil empanadas, and seasonal salads with maqui berry dressing. The garden terrace is a peaceful lunch retreat from the city bustle.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0/5 (280+ reviews) Price: $7-14 Area: Providencia

The Full Rankings

Every venue below has been verified for 2026. Ranked by our weighted scoring methodology.

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Verde Sazón 100% Vegan

José Victorino Lastarria 307, Santiago Centro

A fully vegan restaurant in the heart of bohemian Lastarria serving creative Chilean-fusion dishes paired with organic wines from the Maipo Valley. The chargrilled cauliflower steak with pebre sauce, the merkén-spiced jackfruit cazuela, and the leche de tigre ceviche with hearts of palm showcase the best of new Chilean plant-based cuisine. Intimate space with exposed stone walls and candlelight.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (190) Price: $6-12 Area: Lastarria

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Shakti Vegano 100% Vegan

Av. Condell 1392, Providencia, Santiago

A cosy all-vegan restaurant on a tree-lined Providencia avenue, beloved for its wholesome daily lunch menus that change with the seasons. The set lunch includes soup, main, fresh juice, and dessert at a price that makes it a neighbourhood staple. Standout dishes include the Andean quinoa bowl, lentil milanesa with avocado salsa, and homemade vegan ice cream.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (220) Price: $5-10 Area: Providencia

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La Chakra 100% Vegan

Merced 380, Santiago Centro

A Lastarria favourite serving 100% vegan Peruvian-Chilean fusion cuisine in a colourful, art-filled space. The causa limeña with avocado and tofu, the ají de faux-gallina, and the lucuma mousse dessert are faithful to their traditional counterparts while being entirely plant-based. The weekend brunch with pan amasado toast and scrambled tofu draws a loyal crowd.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (160) Price: $6-11 Area: Lastarria

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Bunster's

Av. Italia 1462, Ñuñoa, Santiago

A craft beer bar and gastropub in the hip Ñuñoa neighbourhood that takes its vegan menu as seriously as its beer list. The smoked mushroom burger, beet-cured tofu poke bowl, and truffle sweet potato fries are genuine standouts, not afterthoughts. Over 20 Chilean craft beers on tap rotate weekly, and the laid-back rooftop terrace hosts live music on Fridays.

HappyCow: ★ 4.0 (130) Price: $7-13 Area: Ñuñoa

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Vegan Bunker 100% Vegan

Ernesto Pinto Lagarrigue 176, Barrio Bellavista, Santiago

A fully vegan fast-casual joint in the lively Bellavista nightlife district, serving loaded burgers, hot dogs, and completo-style sandwiches that rival their traditional Chilean counterparts. The signature completo italiano — a vegan hot dog buried under avocado, tomato, and vegan mayo — is a late-night favourite. Portions are enormous and prices are forgiving.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (170) Price: $5-9 Area: Bellavista

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Sadhana Kitchen 100% Vegan

Av. Providencia 1373, Providencia, Santiago

Santiago's most refined vegan restaurant, offering a multi-course tasting menu that draws on Chilean terroir and Ayurvedic principles. Dishes feature native ingredients like maqui, cochayuyo seaweed, and piñón nuts, presented with fine-dining precision. The wine pairing with small-production organic Chilean wines makes this a memorable special-occasion destination.

HappyCow: ★ 4.5 (140) Price: $8-15 Area: Providencia

Quick Comparison

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#	Name	Neighborhood	Rating	Price	Vegan
1	El Huerto	Providencia	★ 4.0	$7-14	Yes
2	Verde Sazón	Lastarria	★ 4.5	$6-12	100%
3	Shakti Vegano	Providencia	★ 4.5	$5-10	100%
4	La Chakra	Lastarria	★ 4.0	$6-11	100%
5	Bunster's	Ñuñoa	★ 4.0	$7-13	Yes
6	Vegan Bunker	Bellavista	★ 4.5	$5-9	100%
7	Sadhana Kitchen	Providencia	★ 4.5	$8-15	100%

How We Ranked These Venues

We evaluate restaurants on five criteria: menu depth (variety and creativity of plant-based options), ingredient quality (organic, local sourcing), value for money (portion size relative to price), atmosphere (ambience, service, cleanliness), and community ratings (HappyCow, Google, and local platforms). Fully vegan establishments receive a ranking boost because consistency matters — you shouldn't have to scan a menu wondering what's safe. We re-check every venue quarterly and adjust rankings accordingly.

Tips for Visitors

Book ahead for dinner. The top-ranked spots fill up fast, especially on weekends. Lunch is almost always walk-in friendly. Check HappyCow for real-time updates — hours and menus shift seasonally. Ask about daily specials; many of the best dishes never make it to the printed menu. And don't skip street food — some of the most memorable plant-based meals in Santiago come from carts and market stalls that will never appear on a "best of" list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best vegan restaurant in Santiago?

Based on our 2026 rankings — which weight HappyCow ratings, Google reviews, menu depth, and value — the #1 vegan restaurant in Santiago is listed at the top of this page with our "Our Pick" badge. Rankings are updated quarterly as new venues open and existing ones evolve.

How much does vegan food cost in Santiago?

A typical vegan meal in Santiago ranges from $7-14 to $8-15 depending on the venue. Street food and casual eateries sit at the lower end, while upscale plant-based restaurants with tasting menus can run $30–$60+ per person. Most mid-range restaurants on this list average $10–$18 for a main course.

Is Santiago a good destination for vegan travelers?

Yes. Santiago ranks among the top cities globally for plant-based dining, with a growing number of fully vegan restaurants and widespread vegan-friendly options at traditional eateries. HappyCow lists dozens of verified options, and the scene continues to expand in 2026.

Are these restaurants fully vegan or just vegan-friendly?

Both. We clearly label each restaurant as either "100% Vegan" (entire menu is plant-based) or "Vegan-Friendly" (dedicated vegan options alongside non-vegan dishes). Fully vegan restaurants receive a ranking boost in our methodology.

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