Tomatina $$
Relaxed Park Street neighborhood Italian — hearty unpretentious pasta, pizza and piadine. Great for families and groups.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon 11am–9pm · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–10pm · Sat 11am–10pm
Eating plant-based on the Island? These Alameda spots are fully vegetarian or have substantial, verified vegan and vegetarian menus — not just a token salad. Hours, prices and live open-now status included.
We track 17 spots here, averaging 4.3★. Every listing shows the day's hours, a sample menu with prices, and one-tap call, directions and ordering — plus live "open now" status on the main guide.
On this page: Tomatina, C'era Una Volta, La Penca Azul, Toomie's by Thai Golden Rice, Pho Anh Dao Alameda, India Palace, Troy Greek Cuisine, Spice I Am, Shanvi Indian Kitchen & Grocery, Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, Asena Restaurant, Burma Superstar, Cholita Linda, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Tahina Fresh Mediterranean, Phnom Penh House and Like Dat Vegan.
C'era Una Volta $$
Authentic Tuscan kitchen from a Florentine-trained chef — handmade pastas, risottos and a deep Italian wine list. A longtime island favorite for lunch and early dinner.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 11am–4pm · Tue 11am–6pm · Wed 11am–6pm · Thu 11am–6pm · Fri 11am–6pm · Sat 11am–2pm
La Penca Azul $$
Long-running Park Street favorite serving authentic, made-to-order Mexican classics, fresh seafood, and 100% blue agave tequilas. Known for huge super burritos, street tacos, and house mole.
Hours: Sun 9am–12pm · Mon 9am–10pm · Tue 9am–10pm · Wed 9am–10pm · Thu 9am–10pm · Fri 9am–12pm · Sat 9am–12pm
Toomie's by Thai Golden Rice $$
A longtime family-owned Alameda favorite on Park Street serving authentic Thai curries, noodles, and classics. Previously voted #1 Restaurant in Alameda by Alameda Magazine.
Hours: Sun 11am–9:30pm · Mon 11am–9:30pm · Tue 11am–9:30pm · Wed 11am–9:30pm · Thu 11am–9:30pm · Fri 11am–9:30pm · Sat 11am–9:30pm
Pho Anh Dao Alameda $$
Friendly, affordable Webster Street Vietnamese spot known for richly flavored pho, banh mi, and generous portions at great value. A reliable neighborhood favorite for consistent comfort food.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon closed · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 11am–9pm
India Palace $$
Longtime Alameda favorite serving authentic North Indian cuisine, best known for its lunch buffet and rich curries, tandoori dishes, and many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Hours: Sun 5pm–9:30pm · Mon 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm · Tue 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm · Wed 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm · Thu 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm · Fri 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm · Sat 11am–2pm, 5pm–9:30pm
Troy Greek Cuisine $$
A family-owned Greek restaurant in Alameda's East End serving gyros, souvlaki, moussaka and spanakopita with house tzatziki. Reasonably priced, casual Mediterranean comfort food for lunch and dinner.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 11am–8:30pm · Tue 11am–8:30pm · Wed 11am–8:30pm · Thu 11am–8:30pm · Fri 11am–8:30pm · Sat 11am–8:30pm
Spice I Am $
A popular downtown Alameda Thai spot on Park Street known for authentic curries, pad thai and weekday lunch specials. Praised for its green curry and tom kha soup.
Hours: Sun 11am–8:30pm · Mon 11am–8:30pm · Tue 11am–8:30pm · Wed 11am–8:30pm · Thu 11am–8:30pm · Fri 11am–8:30pm · Sat 11am–8:30pm
Shanvi Indian Kitchen & Grocery $
A women-owned Santa Clara Avenue spot combining a homestyle Indian kitchen with an Indian and Middle Eastern grocery. Known for flaky samosas, rich curries and tandoori with many vegan options.
Hours: Sun 10am–9pm · Mon 10am–9pm · Tue 10am–9pm · Wed 10am–9pm · Thu 10am–9pm · Fri 10am–9pm · Sat 10am–9pm
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden $
A cozy Park Street cafe serving espresso, loose-leaf teas and wholesome breakfast fare made with premium ingredients. Known for inspired pastries plus generous gluten-free and vegan options.
Hours: Sun 7am–4pm · Mon 7am–4pm · Tue 7am–4pm · Wed 7am–4pm · Thu 7am–4pm · Fri 7am–4pm · Sat 7am–4pm
Asena Restaurant $$
A long-running Santa Clara Avenue destination serving Mediterranean cuisine with Turkish, Greek and Italian influences, house-made focaccia and an extensive wine list. Features a charming courtyard.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 5pm–9pm · Tue 5pm–9pm · Wed 5pm–9pm · Thu 5pm–9pm · Fri 5pm–10pm · Sat 5pm–10pm
Burma Superstar $
The Bay Area Burmese institution's Park Street outpost — home of the award-winning table-mixed tea leaf salad, rainbow salad, and rich Burmese curries.
Hours: Sun 11:30am–9pm · Mon 11:30am–9pm · Tue 11:30am–9pm · Wed 11:30am–9pm · Thu 11:30am–9pm · Fri 11:30am–9pm · Sat 11:30am–9pm
Cholita Linda $
The East Bay favorite's Park Street home — famous Baja fish tacos, hot-pressed Cubano sandwiches, pollo asado plates and fresh aguas frescas in a bright, casual room.
Hours: Sun 11am–9pm · Mon 11am–9pm · Tue 11am–9pm · Wed 11am–9pm · Thu 11am–9pm · Fri 11am–9pm · Sat 11am–9pm
Dragon Rouge Bistro $
A stylish Vietnamese bistro on Blanding Ave inspired by the coastal city of Phan Thiet — signature Phantastic rolls, bouncing beef tenderloin, classic clay pots and lemongrass stir-fries.
Hours: Sun 11am–9:30pm · Mon 11am–9:30pm · Tue 11am–9:30pm · Wed 11am–9:30pm · Thu 11am–9:30pm · Fri 11am–9:30pm · Sat 11am–9:30pm
Tahina Fresh Mediterranean $
Fast, fresh Mediterranean at the Alameda Marketplace end of Park Street — hand-rolled falafel, chicken shawarma, creamy hummus and loaded pita wraps, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
Hours: Sun 11am–3pm · Mon 11am–7:30pm · Tue 11am–7:30pm · Wed 11am–7:30pm · Thu 11am–7:30pm · Fri 11am–7:30pm · Sat 11am–7pm
Phnom Penh House $
A West End treasure since 1986 — family-owned Cambodian cooking with shareable plates that lean into smoky, salty and sweet: spicy papaya salad, lemongrass tofu, and seafood soups.
Hours: Sun closed · Mon 11am–8:30pm · Tue 11am–8:30pm · Wed 11am–8:30pm · Thu 11am–8:30pm · Fri 11am–8:30pm · Sat 11am–8:30pm
Like Dat Vegan $$
Alameda's only 100% vegan bakery — organic plant-based cupcakes, dessert jars and custom cakes from a Marina Village kitchen. Pre-order online for pickup (orders made 24-48 hours after receiving).
Hours: Sun closed · Mon closed · Tue 8am–5pm · Wed 8am–5pm · Thu 8am–5pm · Fri 8am–5pm · Sat closed