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Vegetarian and vegan in Santa Marta

Where to eat vegetarian and vegan food in Santa Marta

These restaurants offer vegetarian choices and some dishes labelled vegan. They are not all exclusively plant-based venues: use the notes in each listing to distinguish recipes containing cheese from dishes made without animal ingredients.

Last reviewed: October 2026

We review public information about restaurant operations, menus, locations and links each month. This review does not imply personal visits or guarantee current availability of dishes or services; confirm directly before visiting.

6 places with plant-based options

01–06
Santa Marta
02Arepas, wraps and bowls

Lulo Centro

Vegan dishes on the menu

The wrap Vegano and Quinoa Bowl Vegano combine tofu and vegetables. These are two dishes identified as vegan on the Centro branch menu.

Other dishes contain queso costeño (local cheese) or suero (fermented cream). Confirm sauces, sides and availability when ordering.

Carrera 3 #16-34 · Historic Centre, Callejón del Correo

03Hotel restaurant

MuchoSur

Vegan bread on the menu · vegetarian empanadas

The breakfast Pan de Masa Madre (sourdough bread) is marked both vegetarian and vegan. The Veggie enconcada empanadas combine vegetables, quinoa and coconut milk, and are marked vegetarian.

The empanadas are not marked vegan. Confirm their preparation, the breakfast sides and restaurant access if you are not staying at the hotel.

Calle 12 #1C-50 · Centre, waterfront

04Pizza and burgers

Nómada Playa Salguero

Vegan options on Rappi

The Rappi menu identifies the Carreta De Barrio - VEGANA pizza as vegan and also includes a burger identified as vegan.

This information comes from the ordering platform. Confirm the current recipe, sauces and availability with the restaurant.

Calle 23 #1-62 · Playa Salguero, Gaira / south of El Rodadero

05Pizza and crepes

Porto Pizza Hotel Portobahia

Vegetarian options containing dairy

The Personal Vegetariana pizza contains cheese, basil and tomato sauce. The Crepes Vegetariano includes vegetables, creamy pesto and cheese.

These options contain dairy. If you avoid animal rennet, ask about the cheeses; also confirm the preparation and sides.

Carrera 4 #6-69 · El Rodadero

06Italian cuisine

Little Italy Trattoria Zazué

Options with cheese · confirm the rennet

The Margarita pizza contains Neapolitan sauce, mozzarella and basil. The Berenjenas Parmigiana includes roasted eggplant, Neapolitan sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Both dishes contain dairy. For a strict vegetarian diet, confirm the origin of the cheese rennet and the other ingredients.

Carrera 7 #116A-94, local 1-35 · Zazué, Bello Horizonte

Questions to help you choose

Is every venue on this list vegan?

No. The selection includes mixed-menu restaurants with vegetarian options and dishes labelled vegan. Lulo Centro Histórico, for example, lists a Wrap Vegano and a Quinoa Bowl with tofu; check the current recipe when ordering.

Are vegetable curries and vegetable pizzas always vegan?

No. They may contain ghee, butter, cream or cheese. Santa Masala has vegetarian dishes such as Chana Masala and Tadka Dal; if you need a vegan preparation, confirm the ingredients and cooking method.

Before you
take a seat.

A vegetarian option may contain eggs or dairy. A vegan option must exclude animal-derived ingredients, including honey, ghee and dairy. Cheeses may be made with animal rennet: ask if you follow a strict vegetarian diet.

The labels refer to specific dishes on the menus consulted, not the entire restaurant. Confirm recipes, sauces, sides and availability directly. If you have allergies or need to avoid contact with other ingredients during preparation, tell the restaurant.

Sources: restaurant menus and their ordering platforms, consulted on 8 October 2026.

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We bring together different cuisines and areas with links to information about each restaurant. Menus, prices, opening hours and availability may change: confirm them directly before visiting.