Vegetarian restaurant serving a wide variety of foods and drinks. Menu is vegan-friendly, offering everything from beyond burgers and jackfruit tacos to gyros, falafels, raw lasagna, and salads to dessert cakes and tarts. Beverages range from lemonade and smoothies to alcoholic ones. Est. 2015. Reported no longer fully vegan July 2024. Open Mon-Thu 2:00pm-12:00am, Fri-Sat 1:00pm-12:00am, Sun 2:00pm-12:00am. Kitchen open Mon-Thur2-11pm, Fri-Sat 1-11pm & Sun 2-10pm. Remains open for drinks until midnight.
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Mpalanou 4, Thessaloniki, Greece, 54623
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 Dec 2024 by pavlosKatikaridis
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202 Reviews
First Review by itzjac
Wizneski
Points +80
Amazing buffet! - Edit
Tons of variety, truly for everyone!!
Read moreWe happened to go on an Indian themed day and the food was amazing. I skipped the “sweet and juice” option but now kinda wished I splurged.
Pros: Lots of options , Buffet
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PaleoVegan333
Points +80
Improperly Cooked Food Wigh High Price Tag - Edit
I came here and started with an appetizer of the zucchini rolls, which weren't bad...if you enjoy getting a huge mouthful of cream cheese that is, which luckily I was in the mood for because I hadn't eaten cheese in a while. I feel like many people may not like these though. But I didn't dislike them...they weren't bad, but I got 5 rolls for $5 Euro's...thats 1 euro per roll...and were they that good? No, definitely not. I would not have ordered them if I knew what I was getting at that price.
Read moreNext I ordered the mushroom risotto. This came out instantly after my appetizer, when I was taking the very first bite. This right here tells me two things: 1.) The risotto wasn't cooked for nearly long enough, because my appetizer had taken less than 10 minutes to come out. So the risotto couldn't have taken much more than 10 minutes to cook....and risotto takes at least 20 minutes to cook, oftentimes 25 or 30. And it also tells me that 2.) This restaurant does not know how to send out and serve food. Any restaurant worth the prices this one is charging should know to wait until the customer is done with their appetizer to send out the main course...otherwise one of the two dishes is going to get cold while the customer eats the other. Since my zucchini rolls were a cold dish, and the risotto was hot, I figured I'd better stop eating them and start eating the risotto.
What I got when I took a bite of risotto was rice that was like little wood pellets. It was completely undercooked and impossible to chew. Each bite took between one and two minutes to chew. I took two bites just to make sure....but that was all I could stand. I sent it back and told the waitress it wasn't cooked enough.
She brought it back five minutes later and it was still barely cooked, because of course another 5 minutes was not enough, as any real chef should know. I tried another two bites and they were equally hard to chew and took me another minute plus each. However now the uncooked rice was starting to cause me stomach cramps (and another thing a chef should know is that undercooked rice is very bad for the stomach and digestive system). So I sent it back and asked for the bill, because not only could I not stand to try to eat any more undercooked rice, but I also couldn't stand to sit in their terribly uncomfortable chairs anymore. Just 15 minutes in those chairs was giving me a back ache!
It ended with the waitress arguing with me over how to cook risotto.
Pros: Undercooked, Poor Chef, Poor Service
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SulinaBellini
Points +124
Great food! - Edit
Gyros and Canapés are so tastyyy! Burger was ok. Perfect location and Friendly staff. I recommen it!
Read morePros: Tastefully food, Perfect location, Friendly staff
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bjartbjart
Points +78
Ok place, friendly staff - Edit
Had the pasta and the burger, the food was alright! nothing spectacular
Read morePros: Outdoor seating , Beer, Open for lunch
Cons: Bit pricey with small portions
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reikifrankie
Points +32
I think I've actually been here 9 times in a month - Edit
rOOTS is an extraordinarily special place that I hope to come across again in my lifetime. as a diehard vegan, I sacrifice 98% of the menu at most restaurants because I don't agree that 98% of their menus are, in fact, food. obviously meat is murder and dairy is theft, angry vegan in a messed up world, yada-yada. at rOOTS I am able to eat 98% of the real food, and by goodness it is GRACIOUS! a few of my favorites: soya gyro with vegan tzatziki, mushroom risotto with vegan parmesan, beetrOOT burger (that is BRIGHT pink my friends), and any appetizer. and the best pina colada (frozen) I've ever had, made with coconut milk. WOW. what can I say, Thank You rOOTS.
Read morePros: fabulous food choices, nearly everything can be made vegan , staff is so incredibly friendly
Cons: they have cheese for vegetarian-friendly options. , I guess that's a pro for vegetarians , just go full vegan rOOTS!
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Sissi96
Points +64
good - Edit
To me it's a little bit too gourmet. It has happened so maybe I paid a good amount of money for a meal I end up not liking. For me it depends if it suits your taste. I had 2 good meals though.
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Zuze
Points +46
loved it - Edit
The place is cute, staff was super nice and food was pretty and delicous. I was happy they offer unusual foods I wanted to try. Had a great time there
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diemitdemgintanzt
Points +46
Best place for vegan food - Edit
Awesome Ambiente and almost all the food is vegan. Really good and inventive and good prices too! Best vegan place I've tried in Thessaloniki!!!
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HappyEchelon
Points +237
Good and tasty - Edit
The staff speaks a bit English, nearly all the meals are vegan and sound extremely good. Food is freshly good but more expensive compared to other restaurants nearby. But being organic fresh and vegan it is worth the price. Meals start at €6 wich isn’t that much coming from Western Europe.
Read moreNothing special but a good address for a snack.
Pros: tasty fresh organic
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natalia8118
Points +59
Quite good - Edit
We ordered a beans burger with baked baby potatoes, vegan caesar's salad and rice with mushrooms. The burger was tasty, the potatoes really good and crispy, the salad was big and delicious with jackfruit inside and vegan cheese, the rice needed a little bit more cooking in my opinion but the sause with mushrooms was very tasty. They could add more options on the menu. At some dishes you have to choose between vegan and vegetarian version.
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TofuChicken
Points +1593
Very good food and lovely atmosphere - Edit
We visited during our short stay in Thessaloniki to try the vegan gyros and coffee. Both were very good. Surely we will return in the future.
Read morePros: Good value, Good location, Friendly staff
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AliceMcGushin
Points +22
Delicious food and nice atmosphere - Edit
We went here on our second night in Greece. We definitely would have gone back if we had more time in Thessaloniki
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-Sarah-
Points +127
Outstanding - Edit
The food here is incredible, I was extremely impressed. The service was very good, the food came quickly, and the meals were quite cheap. One of the best vegan restaurants experiences I have ever had! This is a must-visit if you're in Thessaloniki.
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nichteric
Points +22
very good food, super nice service - Edit
I went there 3 times over my weekend in Thessaloniki. Each time was a treat!
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klaudiakristl
Points +18
Amazing experience - Edit
We came here twice (during only a two days long trip in Thessaloniki), that's how much we loved Roots. The staff is super friendly, and they bring water on the table automatically. The food choice is amazing, their burgers are reaaally good. Every meal is a masterpiece by itself. Please do your tastebuds a favor and have their cheesecake as a dessert (I had the passionfruit one), it's like magic.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great staff, Location
Cons: Honestly cannot think of any
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natalielef
Points +71
Must visit! - Edit
Great place near Aristotelous square. The food was delicious and the waitress smiley and friendly. We got the special burger, the stuffed aubergines with guacamole and the cheesecake! Everything was fantastic!
Read morePros: Very tasty food., Great prices.
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RichardJohnHewitt
Points +62
roots effort - Edit
I visited twice in a week' the second time with over 14 friends.The ambiance, quality and level of enjoyment was 5 stars. The giros are Gnam nam.
Read moreCons: reasonable
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Leucothea
Points +1225
Don't miss it! - Edit
A very cosy restaurant, with smily waiters and delicious food!
Read moreVegan, your happiness is somewhere on their menu :)
My friend and I tasted 2 starters, shared a vurger and a cheescake --> absolutely perfect.
A must go!
Pros: Delicious, Cosy
Cons: A bit expensive for travellers...
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ovidiucodreanu
Points +56
Best vegan food ever - Edit
At rOOTS the food is fantastic. We are for two days in Thessaloniki and if i could, i would eat here every meal for the next two days.
Read moreMe and my wife tried Spring rolls, Stuffed aubergines with guacamole, Portobello "ribs" and Falafel. Delicious!
Pros: great variety of vegan and vegetarian food, plenty gluten free options
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dezoulinaki
Points +47
Lovely - Edit
It's so nice to have a mostly vegan restaurant in my town. I'm a college student so it is a little pricy for me, but I do spoil myshelf with one of their burgers from time to time.. The last time I went the had vegan cheese cake and it was the absolutely amazing. If you see it on the menu get it!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Nice inviroment
Cons: Kinda expensive
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Yaly
Points +40
Very good - Edit
It's vegeterian but most of the menu is vegan and clearly labeled. We tried 4 dishes and everything was excellent. It's quite small but very cute. Portions are average size and prices are around 7 euros for a dish. Highly recommend!
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Fenchurch42
Points +33
A super nice, fresh looking and friendly little venue. - Edit
Completely vegetarian. Most of the dishes on the menu are vegan and all can be made vegan.
Read moreWe weren't very hungry when we got there, so we only had a salad, and complemented with a Smoothie and a cocktail. All of which were delicious and surprisingly fresh.
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samsam107
Points +13
Great food - Edit
Ordered the eggplant wrap of guacamolue that was bery good, lingwini and the portobello & rice and all were done in nice look and tasty
Read morePros: Size was fine
Cons: No salt and peper on table, The tap water that was served had lots of clorine
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DanielleBenDavid
Points +56
מסעדה מומלצת!! - Edit
אני צמחונית הגעץי עם שלושה קרניבורים והם נהנו יותר ממני!!
Read moreמסעדה מדהימה עם אוכל מושלם ויחס מדהים! מומלץ גם לשומרי הכשרות
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persepolis
Points +231
Bardzo przyjemne miejsce - Edit
Ceny dań przystępne, z napojami ciut gorzej, ale do przeżycia. Lokal bardzo przytulny. Sporo wegańskich dań. Jeśli zamawiacie wegańską opcję wegetariańskiego dania, upewnijcie się, że zakodowali, że ma być wegańskie - mieliśmy jedną wtopę. Ogólnie - polecam :)
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m@earthville
Points +9685
Tasty, friendly, and mostly vegan - Edit
rOOTs serves flavorful eats with a casual vibe and friendly service. I loved the vegan gyros and the chocolate tart. Appreciate the fresh juices, too.
Read moreEnjoy!
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TasosPnt
Points +44
Great food - Edit
Delicious dishes and cozy place.
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