The Best Options for Vegetarians and Vegans in Denarau
Denarau Island is a vacation destination serving travellers from all over the world. With that in mind, a wide range of diets is taken into consideration when creating restaurant menus in Denarau. Vegetarians and vegans will not be too hard-pressed to find delicious meat-free meals on any menu.
Although you won’t find any dedicated vegetarian restaurants in Denarau, you won’t be disappointed by the large offering of delectable vegetarian dishes available in the island’s restaurants.
Take a look at this list of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Denarau for your best options.
Note that menus change often for some of the restaurants featured. While you’re here, don’t miss our Food Guide to Denarau Island and Fiji for Vegans & Vegetarians + 25 Best Restaurants.
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1. Waitui Beach Club – Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
The adults-only Waitui Beach Club ticks all the boxes when it comes to health and nutrition. Situated at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, the Waitui Beach Club’s restaurant serves up healthy vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals to suit all diets.
Learn more about the Waitui Beach Club in our 5 Best Adults-Only Resorts in Denarau.
Location: Sofitel Resort, Resort Drive, Denarau Island.
© FijiPocketGuide.com2. KORO – Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
Another adult-only complex in Denarau, KORO, at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, serves up spectacular platters with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Try their stuffed bread, Middle Eastern cuisine and much more!
Their menus are well-labelled with vegetarian and vegan options.
Location: Hilton Resort, Resort Drive, Denarau Island.
© FijiPocketGuide.com3. Chantara Thai Restaurant – Radisson Blu Fiji Resort
Located within the Radisson Blu Fiji Resort, vegetarians have a wealth of tasty options at the Chantara Thai Restaurant. Every section of the menu has something for vegetarians, from their Phad Thai to their rice stacks to their “Sizzling Plates”.
Their menu is well-labelled with vegetarian and gluten-free options, and the meals contain nuts. Vegans will have to ask what their options are.
Location: Radisson Blu, Resort Drive, Denarau Island.
© FijiPocketGuide.com4. Indigo Indian Restaurant
With such a large Indo-Fijian population, Fiji is one of the few places in the world where Indian food is just divine. The Indigo Indian Restaurant at Port Denarau is a fantastic option for vegetarians thanks to its extensive and creative menu of vegetarian curries. It’s the perfect option for gluten-free diets too.
It’s a favoured location for hosting special occasions and corporate functions.
We also feature Indigo in our Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants in Denarau.
Location: Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island. (On the northern end of the waterfront).
© FijiPocketGuide.com5. Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant
Try the local cuisine at Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant. While the Fijian restaurant doesn’t offer a large selection of vegetarian meals, as Fijian diets mostly consist of seafood, it is the nearest thing vegetarians can get to trying real Fijian food on Denarau.
Try their rourou balls of mashed dalo leaves minced with onion and garlic! Nadina’s is located at the Port Denarau Marina.
Location: Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island. (On the northern end of the waterfront).
© FijiPocketGuide.com6. Blu Bar & Grill – Radisson Blu Fiji Resort
Those dining at the Radisson Blu‘s Blu Bar & Grill will be treated to a variety of vegetarian options that are well-marked on the menu.
Meals that have been featured on past menus include mushroom & feta arancini, eggplant parma, makhana curry, pumpkin tortellini, spinach feta cannelloni and more.
Location: Radisson Blu, Resort Drive, Denarau Island.
© Brenda Fenton via FijiPocketGuide.com7. Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Looking for a bit of spice? A bit of flare? Try the Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar at the Wyndham Resort. While their vegetarian offering isn’t huge, their spicy vegetable burrito, taco bowl salads and vegetable enchiladas are a must-try!
They also have a great happy hour with 25% off all alcoholic drinks between 3 pm and 6 pm.
The restaurant hosts Fijian “lovo” nights with plenty of vegetarian and even vegan options, which you can find out more about in our 10 Things to Do in Denarau for Foodies.
Location: Wyndham Resort, Resort Drive, Denarau Island. (Location at the resort entrance).
© FijiPocketGuide.com8. Lazy Beans Café
Get your veggie fix at the Lazy Beans Cafe, a charming coffée stand at the entrance of Port Denarau. This little gem is perfect for grabbing a quick and delicious vegetarian or vegan wrap on the go.
Their veggie wrap is a flavour explosion, featuring a soy tortilla with linseeds, coriander, and cumin, generously filled with mayo, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, and capsicum.
Vegans, don’t worry – they’ve got you covered too! The vegan wrap takes it up a notch with the addition of sundried tomatoes and olives. It’s a tasty, healthy option that’ll keep you fuelled for your Denarau adventures.
Location: Port Denarau Shopping Centre, Denarau Island. (At the entrance facing the car park).
© FijiPocketGuide.com9. Vasaqa Denarau
While Vasaqa Denarau‘s main focus is on meat dishes, vegetarians will be pleasantly surprised by their Fijian-inspired options. Tantalise your taste buds with delightful veggie creations such as the Wild Fern ‘Ota’, a colourful medley of tomato, roast pumpkin, fresh coconut, red onion, mint, chilli, coriander, basil, and a zesty mint drizzle.
Indulge in the Honey Roast Salad, featuring honey-roasted cassava paired with local spinach, paneer, chickpeas, mint, sautéed mushrooms, roast eggplant, salad greens, and pickled red onion.
For a refreshing option, try the Asian Slaw, a mix of toasted sesame, coriander, house-pickled ginger, carrots, chilli, salted red cabbage, green papaya, and mint. We love how Vasaga Denarau incorporates local ingredients and flavours into their vegetarian offerings, giving you a true taste of Fiji!
Location: Resort Drive, Denarau Island. (Next to the Sheraton Fiji Resort).
© FijiPocketGuide.com10. Nuku Restaurant – Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
The insightful menu at the Nuku Restaurant will make choosing your vegetarian meal a breeze. Giving you information on vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and wine recommendations, you can’t go too wrong at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa‘s Nuku.
Their best vegetarian options are on their lunch and small bites menus, as well as pasta and salad menus for dinner.
Location: Hilton Resort, Resort Drive, Denarau Island.
© FijiPocketGuide.comMore About Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Denarau
That’s it for our guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Denarau; for more information about dining and wellness in Denarau, check out the following articles:
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in our The Complete Guide to Denarau Island.
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The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
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