Providing globally inspired vegetarian cuisine since 2009. Offers seasonal menus with daily specials and brunch on Sunday. Makes fresh juices, and desserts are baked in-house. Sample savory dishes such as breakfast bendito, shepard's pie, paella, and gobi manchurian. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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600 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, 02472
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Last update on 11 Aug 2023 by geometric-noise
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82 Reviews
First Review by az3
Kamakani
Points +105
Amazing food and variety - Edit
Party of four. Tried a variety of dishes. All fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this place!👍👍👍
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vwx
Points +95
Wonderful, especially for brunch - Edit
I love love love Red Lentil. The vegan French toast and Benedict Florentine (made vegan) are my go-tos, but I've enjoyed all the brunch items I've had there. Their cakes and smoothies are tasty too. I'm a little less enthusiastic about their dinner menu, but have never been disappointed.
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Breah
Points +637
Promising but didn’t deliver - Edit
The service at Red Lentil was great, but sadly the food was underwhelming. The paella was bland and watery, and the Jamaican jerk tempeh was equally disappointing. The yams were slightly undercooked, the coleslaw and Brussels sprouts lacked flavor, and it overall did not live up to expectations. It’s possible other menu items would taste better.
Read morePros: Good drinks , Great service
Cons: Under seasoned , Underwhelming flavors
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emacduff095
Points +315
Unique and Delicious Meal - Edit
We were seated right away. The service and food was excellent. The dishes were unique in that they weren’t your typical vegan options, which I very much appreciated. It had a bright and warm atmosphere. My only critique is the tables were close together, but that honesty didn’t bother me much.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Everything is homemade, Not too pricey
Cons: Not much space in between tables
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Prajna
Points +5831
Amazing food - Edit
This is one of those rare places where there are so many amazing options that you won’t know what to get!
Read moreBut I’ll say this: gobi manchurian. I’d say this is a must for an appetizer.
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Linearowe
Points +99
Best vegan egg scramble - Edit
Loved their vegan egg scramble and veggie burger. There's so much on their menu that we have to keep going back.
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beccap
Points +739
I am in food heaven! - Edit
Holy (Happy) Cow all! This restaurant was just beyond words. Truly everything I would want in a restaurant. The oyster mushroom calamari appetizer was amazing. We had a friday special African peanut soup which was so rich and tasty. I had the roasted vegetable vegan ravioli and my husband had the paella. We finished with a passion fruit mousse that was sweet and creamy. Add to that a wine, beer and “other” list just makes this meal feel like an experience. A must try for anyone in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-23
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jschechter04
Points +180
Great Food - Edit
The food at Red Lentil was absolutely delicious. I had the nachos with vegan cheese and the lasagna. Also tried bites of the Pad Thai and it was out of this world.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Cozy
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beetlebri
Points +62
Favorite restaurant - Edit
Red Lentil is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Their brunch is amazing. My favorite dish from their dinner menu is their Nutty Lasagna. My mom loves the Shepherds pie as well! Everything we have tried there has been very satisfying and we will continue to visit!
Read morePros: Lots of delicious options, Great service
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AviJacob
Points +62
Kind service, great menu - Edit
Love so much here
Read morePros: Good service, Good food , Easy parking
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veji
Points +124
Ice cream! - Edit
Red Lentil is wonderful for dine-in or take-out. Very nice little restaurant with plenty of space between about ten tables. The staff are courteous and helpful. We love a lot of their menu items but the vegan ice cream is the best around!
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kdowning
Points +301
Awesome restaurant! - Edit
Amazing restaurant with so many choices. The nachos were incredible, as was the mushroom calamari. Everything is or can easily be made vegan. Definitely check this place out!
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +1704
Great for catering - Edit
Ordered food to be delivered for a small party of 10 people, most of whom are animal eaters. Quantity was HUGE. Price is reasonable. Food was delicious: French Toast, Pancakes, Shepherd's Pie, and Butternut Squash Polenta. The Shepherd's pie with the soy sausage was a HUGE hit. Would love to try more items on their menu!
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Latihanna
Points +153
Loved it! - Edit
We loved going to this restaurant! Everything is so tasty and flavorful. Our dishes were generous and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely go back again. Already craving those vegan nachos! Yummy!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Generous portions , Friendly service
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770veg
Points +3580
Great time and again - Edit
We have been to this restaurant many times and always had a great experience. The food is delicious, there are so many options, and everything can be made vegan. Our go to each time is the oyster mushroom calamari and otherwise we pick something new and are always rewarded with our choices. The prices are fair for nice sized portions (we always end up with leftovers to take home). The specials are always creative and seasonal inspired. The staff is very nice and the food can quickly. Even during these COVID precautious times they have indoor seating with plenty of space between tables and we observed proper disinfectant procedures. Both staff and patrons are respectful of social distancing and wearing masks at appropriate times. There is street parking always available. Would recommend to everyone. It is also now kosher certified.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Generous portions, Delicious!
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brycecody
Points +23
Good portions and flavor - Edit
Lots of variety and strong vegan options
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veggie2983
Points +37
Food is pretty - taste is OK - Edit
Went a couple of times, the dishes were always pretty, but once you eat them the taste is always a bit off. Besides the meh flavors, you will leave feeling heavy after eating here (even the healthy sounding dishes), and the hygiene was not good if you actually see how they prep the food (tiny kitchen, non employees constantly circulating around food to be served).
Read morePros: Presentation
Cons: Taste, Hygiene
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theplantlife
Points +36
A fun treat - Edit
Have great vegan options, most food is very tasty. Quaint and cozy vibes
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Great service
Cons: Expensive, Usually only one vegan dessert option
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RioAsch
Points +68
Meh - Edit
Please don't bring your friends that you're trying to turn vegan/vegetarian here. Not good.
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Sofafilms
Points +319
Delicious! - Edit
I was very impressed with flavor combinations of all of the dishes. Friendly service, delicious food. I will definitely be back.
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PhyllisE
Points +655
Confessions of a regular - Edit
I take all my friends and dates to red lentil. Most of them are surprised and happy. The Gobi Manchurian is astoundingly delicious. Deep fried so maybe not the healthiest. But boy is it good.
Read moreA don’t miss is the yearly pre-Thanksgiving buffet. For $26 it’s an all you can eat two of everything vegan buffet.
The only reason I left out a star is because I feel reasonably certain that the oil and salt content of the food is beyond what is required for optimum health.
Still, I am thrilled to have a restaurant where I know I can find something vegan and delicious
My go to‘s are the lasagna and the greens of the day.
Pros: Lots of choices, Large portions, Delicious
Cons: Too much oil and salt, Too much temptation 😊
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Schwati
Points +36
Excellent vegan food near Boston - Edit
Red Lentil is an amazing restaurant and an even better caterer! I have eaten here many times. The staff are very polite, kind, and really care about the customer experience. The food is delicious and there are so many great options. One of my personal favorites is the lasagna but I also love the Mexican Pizza, Moussaka pizza, and sweet potato quesadilla are 10/10. This place is so good that I chose them to cater my wedding party and they did not disappoint. The food arrived hot, on time, and so good that many of my guests could not believe it was vegan. The owner is a great guy and took so much care in making sure that everything went perfectly, despite having other wedding parties to cater that weekend. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some delicious, whole food. It is real food -- not fake burgers or fake sausage -- real, tasty vegan fare. One of my favorite Boston area restaurants for quantity and delicious vegan food.
Read moreCatering favorites:
Cajun tofu panini
Southwestern wrap
Grilled vegetable lasagna
Moussaka Pizza
Stuffed mushrooms...mmmm
Pros: Food, Friendly staff, Great catering
Cons: Service can be slow when it's busy, I can't eat as much as I want to order
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VeganKing1093
Points +76
Hidden Gem - Edit
A hidden gem. Not fully vegan, however they have lots of options. Their vegan desserts are probably the best in the Greater Boston area. I recommend the Tiramisu and Carrot cake. The atmosphere is really good and the prices are surprisingly low. I would go more frequently if it was closer to Boston.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Excellent desserts
Cons: Not fully vegan , Far from Boston
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TaylorTutwiler
Points +298
Long wait but so worth it! - Edit
What a great place! I have had all sorts of foodies telling me to go here, so finally made it over and was not disappointed. We scarfed down the Gobi Manchuria before I could get a picture, but I could eat that all day!! I was dining with 3 non-vegans and they all loved their dishes. Can’t wait to go back and try more!
Read morePros: Huge menu, Desserts, Massive Portions
Cons: Long wait time, Slow Service
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Vegang12
Points +719
So good! - Edit
Food: We had the Gobi Manchurian, soup and oyster calamari. Great flavoring. The menu is so extensive, have to come here several different times to really try everything out
Read moreService: friendly, fast
Interior: ample seating. Cozy feel
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Drexel
Points +80
Great Restaurant - Edit
I went here for my birthday and had a great time. They have a couple flavors of kombucha which I though was a nice plus. I think my favorites items were the appetizers. The cauliflower and the nachos were so so good. For my main dish I got vegan lasagna which was good too. Even my non-vegan family and friends loved the food!
Read morePros: Most things are vegan , The food taste great
Cons: A little small
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Tabia
Points +350
Tasty food - Edit
Food was tasty and fresh. The servers took long to serve us so be prepared if you’re hungry!
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