Vegan
Western
Take-out
Latin
Casual vegan restaurant offering small dishes to share, including risotto, pasta, salad, soup, baos and more. Is also a grocery store. Open Tue-Wed 12:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm. Closed Mon.
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53 Reviews
First Review by yumchadong
priliesato
Points +205
Amazing food! - Edit
Evwrything we ate was delicious!
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shiraL7
Points +1568
Soooooo good!!!!!!!! - Edit
This place is absolutely amazing!
Read moreThe flavors are really good and special, they definitely know how to make vegan food and you can feel it while eating.
I had 3 dishes (and a lot left over)
I had the oyster mushroom tacos- they were really good. The mushrooms were very tasty, it was delicious.
The “cheesy” pasta - super cool, comes with mushrooms and the sauce is so unique!
The potatoes with the vegan cheese - how do they do this?? Incredible, really tasty and even just the potatoes are seasoned well and very tasty on their own.
Didn’t have a chance to try the dessert because I was so full but I hope I will be able to come again.
Pros: Special food, Amazing flavor, Good service
Real_vegetal
Nos alegra tanto que te haya gustado! Todo es hecho con mucho amor ❤️
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LarissaK
Points +3516
Qué delicia! 😋 - Edit
Tienen comida absolutamente deliciosa! Quedé encantada! Probé la tabla de queso, las papitas y el cheesecake. Todo riquísimo! Las porciones son pequeñitas (tipo tapas), así que si quieres quedar llena deberías pedir varias cosas. 😄
Read morePros: todo vegano, muy delicioso, sabores exquisitos, servicio atento y buen ambiente
Cons: porciones muy pequeñas, carito :)
Guest
promangos
Points +220
Wonderful food - Edit
They have a large selection of options, all vegan! I had the potatoes, cheese board, pasta dish and cheesecake and it was delicious 😚
Read morePros: All vegan , Nice atmosphere , A lot of options
Cons: A bit pricey
Real_vegetal
Nos alegra mucho que te haya gustado ❤️
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Acercandr0
Points +53
Protein Free Tiny Plate Restaurant - Edit
It tastes very good, but don't expect to leave with a full or well-fed stomach. You will have to eat something else to compensate.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Good flavors
Cons: Ridiculous small portions, Protein free
Real_vegetal
Si el frijol y la quinua (ensalada que vemos en la foto) no son proteína, no sabemos entonces qué lo sea. Y sentimos no cumplir con sus expectativas de tamaño en los platos. Gracias por las sugerencias. 👍🏼
Read moreAcercandr0
La quinoa es un cereal con algo de proteína, y las leguminosas son más fuente de carbohidratos que de proteína. El Tofu, seitán, tempeh, soya texturizada, yuba, y procesados comerciales como NotCo, sí son buena fuente de proteínas. Siento que no les haya gustado mi comentario sobre el tamaño de los platos. Gracias por leer las sugerencias 👍
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maurovegano
Points +118
Love it - Edit
this is a great example of what a vegan restaurant should be. a must in Medellin
Read morePros: Cheese platter, Potatoes
Guest
joanna240
Points +325
Creative veg - Edit
We got takeout from Real Vegetal, and waited about 20 minutes while they prepared our order. I couldn't really identify any of the dishes, but they were different from other vegan restaurants, and flavorful.
Read moreDownside: we ordered one dish per person to share. When we opened the containers, we were kinda surprised at the small amount of food. I am normally the member of the party who gives half her dinner away because it's too much for me, but I might have been able to finish all three dishes on my own. Two per person would have been more realistic for my family.
If Vegetal wants to serve relatively small amounts (albeit the same price point as a regular portion at other places) that's their prerogative. But I wish they'd state that on the menu. Or they could have mentioned it when we ordered.
I don't want to detract from the excellent food, but it's a disappointment to finish a meal and still feel hungry.
Guest
ItsHappyCow
Points +882
Tasty tapas, but lacks protein! - Edit
As other reviews have pointed out, it's a small plate kind of restaurant, so things get more expensive. The place is nice and the staff really friendly.
Read moreWe had the mushroom tostada, which I found really tasty, followed by oyster mushroom tacos, which were just good. Then, we had the cauliflower baos. The bun itself was nice, but I didn't like the breaded cauliflower filling. I don't understand why people choose to put cauliflower at the centre of a dish and I don't think I ever will. It has no umami and the texture is not great.
This leads me to an important remark about the menu - it seriously lacks protein. Despite often described as such in Colombia, mushrooms, while tasty, are not protein! There were no legumes, no tofu, no seitan, etc. I don't expect (nor want) meat replacements in everything, but protein is an essential nutrient.
Finally, we indulged with a fluffy and tasty chocolate cake slice.
I would rate this somewhere between 4 and 5, not sure exactly where. Given my partner liked it so much, I will err by rounding up.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-11
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MorrisV
Points +16
Super recommended - Edit
The place is nice and the food is reaaaally good, a bit expensive to have small portions.
Read morePros: Completely vegan.
Cons: Expensive considering the portions.
Guest
perfectfifths
Points +66
Excellent light lunch - Edit
This place was recommended by a local and turned out to be the perfect lunch spot. I had the tacos which were made with a crunchy faux “meat” and delicious toppings (including cilantro so make sure to tell them if you don’t want that)
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Fresh, Casual
Guest
tuts400
Points +292
Delicious, smaller plates - Edit
All the food we ate here was really very tasty & varied and we tried the vast majority of dishes they had, even returning on our last day to order some food “to go” for a long bus journey.
Read moreIf you want some delicious food and are happy to spend a little more than usual then you should definitely visit this restaurant and stop reading the review now.
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The main thing stopping this restaurant from being exceptional is some confusion over the portion sizes. It’s not clear whether they are trying to be a tapas-style restaurant where each person orders ~3 dishes or the more conventional “order a main and if you’re hungry add on a starter/dessert”.
If you order just one main (which is a comparable price to mains in other Medellin restaurants), you will leave hungry and dissatisfied. If you order 3 dishes per person you will be very satisfied… until you see the bill(***).
On another day perhaps I’d feel that this criticism should warrant a 4 star review. It’s pretty close, but in this case I’ll stick with 5.
Hopefully if we ever get the chance to return they will offer the option of big plates (i.e. you only need one) and have a separate option which keeps the tapas dream alive.
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(***) Note that prices were only expensive in Colombian terms (and in particular with respect to similar restaurants we tried in Medellin/Poblado). Prices are still significantly cheaper than you will be used to paying in restaurants in any major European or American city.
Guest
yumchadong
Points +5588
A true gem of Medellin, don't miss out - Edit
This restaurant serves tapas style plates that celebrate the abundance and deliciousness of plant-based food. The menu is short but sweet, with dishes that change frequently and offer a nice balance of lighter and heavier dishes. They also make their own cashew cheese that adds a creamy touch to some of their plates.
Read moreI was blown away by the food at Real Vegetal. Every dish was a delight for the senses, with vibrant colours, aromas and flavours. The beetroot salad was a symphony of freshness and creaminess, while the oven potatoes were a crispy and warm delight. The oyster mushroom kimchi toast was a fiery and funky fusion, and the risotto was a cozy and satisfying bowl of goodness. The cake of the day (chocolate) was the cherry on top of the cake, literally and figuratively. It was moist, rich and not too sweet.
I loved Real Vegetal so much that I went back for lunch the next day. It was just as amazing as the first time. Real Vegetal is hands down the best vegan restaurant in Medellin. If you are in town, don’t miss the chance to try it. You will thank me later.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-31
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Veganpapo
Points +295
Amor a primera vista - Edit
Desde que abrieron, sus platos son lo más mágico y delicioso qué hay en Medellín.
Read morePros: Los sabores son mágicos , La atención es la mejor , El ambiente es muy acogedor
Cons: A la carta le hacen falta más opciones , Las porciones no son grandes
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MFOM
Points +32
Delicioso - Edit
Los quesos veganos
Read morePros: Buenos precios, Gran oferta de platos, Hermoso lugar
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BeXXX
Points +300
Best yet - Edit
Best meal I’ve had in Colombia by far! Risotto, pizza, potatoes mmmm
Read morePros: Everything
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mrsmeagan13
Points +73
Sooooo Good! - Edit
This place did not disappoint! The cheese board, bao buns and chocolate cake were all delicious. I’ll be dreaming of this meal for awhile!
Read morePros: All vegan, Well-priced , Quaint atmosphere
Cons: No English menu -Google translate app worked well
Guest
Danski
Points +129
Amazing food - Edit
The food was amazing, the people friendly and the place was charming
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Littlestitious
Points +111
Excellent Vegan Tacos - Edit
Everything vegan
Read morePros: Reasonable price , Very friendly , Did their best with the language barrier
Guest
MedellinVegan
Points +314
Love this place! - Edit
Delicious rich food, with so much flavour. So happy to support this business. I love it!
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LupitaMora
Points +1127
AMOR PURO - Edit
Me encantan los sabores tan diferentes que puedo encontrar aquí. Amo la estética del lugar y la atención.
Read morePros: Las papas , La pasta, Todo vegano
Cons: Platos pequeños
Guest
Teaganthevegann
Points +131
Delicioso! - Edit
Cute cafe, great options, delicious food ☺️
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FeniLu
Points +1324
Yuuummm! - Edit
We had the potatoes and the beetroot salad. Both dishes were much more than potatoes and a salad. The combination of flavors and textures was really great and the cheeze gave an extra touch, that we really enjoyed. The artesanal beer and water kefir they serve are also delicious.
Read morePros: Activist restaurant , Great flavors and combinations , Cheeze in store is delicious
Guest
veganla
Points +56
Taste the Magic - Edit
Fabulous flavors. I ate here twice while in Medellin it was so good. Ordered the risotto my first visit and equisite taste and texture. Really gourmet.
Read moreThe next day I ordered both the tostada and the pizza. The tostada is acutally thick crusty bread nicely toasted with shitake mushrooms, some savory vegan cream, spinach, cilantro and more. Outstanding! Then finished with a very nice individual pizza. This place really understands richness and layering flavors.
Sizes were larger than the owner indicated. Pricing is around $5 USD per item. It blew away every other restaurant that I ate at on my trip! Location is a little tricky so use your GPS as it is on a small street of Calle 10. Owner speaks good English.
Pros: Spectacular flavors, Gourmet quality, Cute little place & friendly helpful owner
Cons: Hard to find
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juannes
Points +23
Yummi! - Edit
Great food, cozy place
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
Guest
Freddorick
Points +22
Amazing - Edit
Went here a few weeks ago. I still think about their beetroot salad and the papas al horno… oh and the mushroom-kimchi toast as well.
Read moreSmall menu, with some lighter as well as heavier options. Portion sizes are great too.
I’m actually considering to travel back to Medellin just to eat here again. This was one of my favourite places I ate in the last year.
Guest
rebeccaharterink
Points +64
Vegan shared dining - Edit
Mooie menukaart met aandachtig samengestelde, smaakvolle gerechten. Het restaurant is gericht op shared dining, met kleine porties. Jammer hieraan is dat het minder geschikt is om alleen te gaan eten.
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