Biocenter
quinoa paella with vegan soy sauce and walnut brownie
Founded in 1980, this is one of the city’s first vegetarian restaurants and a pioneer in sustainability, from organic cuisine to eco-friendly décor.
The food is excellent, with great lunch combos: soup or salad & main for €8.45 (Mon–Fri); soup, salad, main & dessert for €9.95 (Mon–Fri); and a dinner special for €15.35. At night the place takes on a romantic ambiance. Star dishes include tofu à l’orange, seitan burger and vichyssoise. All the desserts are organic; try the vegan Chocolate Cake, amazing. All the drinks are organic too – no Coca-Cola here – and include cider, mojitos and gin & tonics.
With its informal atmosphere, it’s a great place to grab a tea or snack like guacamole, hummus or homemade pâté – no problem relaxing with a drink and reading. They also host dance classes (salsa on Mon, tango on Fri), vintage markets, workshops and concerts.