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[both vegan] at Riverside Vegetaria in Kingston Upon Thames](https://images.happycow.net/venues/1024/07/24/hcmp724_256409.jpeg)
Vegan-friendly
Indian
Beer/Wine
British
Catering
Fusion
Vegetarian restaurant est. 1989 overlooking the Thames river, with terrace seating available. Menu offers many choices, including daily specials. Book ahead to ensure a table. Reported closed November 2024.
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64 High St, Kingston Upon Thames, England, KT1 1HN
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Last update on 12 Nov 2024 by craigmc
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63 Reviews
First Review by Saddler
elkyam
Points +24
A true gem - Edit
Beautiful setting, wonderful staff and healthy, really delicious food. Fantastic all round
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Nooch-Queen
Points +253
Can’t believe this is still here! - Edit
Back in my home town and when I was little I used to always come to this restaurant with family. I come back as an adult and a vegan not a veggie and the about of vegan options are amazing! My non vegan friend loved it. I completely recommend this restaurant and the views of the river Thames are incredible
Read morePros: The stunning views , Teriyaki tofu , Caribbean stew
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vegansince94
Points +28
One of the best - Edit
A lovely restaurant with a huge choice of vegan and vegetarian food (much of it GF too). Tasty, healthy and with a lovely river view.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly service, Lovely view
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JohnStacey
Points +21
Vegan/vegetarian - Edit
Excellent food. Well cooked & tasty. International meals which are all tempting. Friendly staff. Would go again.
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Bluhair
Points +101
Great vegan food - Edit
Amazing food very healthy and tasty
Read morePros: Heathy , Tastey , Friendly
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NickAV
Points +17
Dessert and coffee - Edit
Nice spot in the sun at the riverside for an afternoon coffee and cake. The apple cake was lovely and the vanilla ice was vegan. Lots of vegan options, friendly staff. The toilets could use a refurb but overall good experience!
Read morePros: Location and view, Vegan options, Coffee
Cons: Toilet rooms, Fairly pricy
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biteme
Points +137
lovely friendly vegan delicious - Edit
we had a wonderful lunch ... i chose the nut roast with mushroom sauce and apple cake and hot soya custard ,, everything was vegan and delicious , i also had a vegan mango lassi which was lovely . the service is super friendly and we were able to eat outside overlooking the river even though it was november it was a sun trap ! thank you for looking after us so well !
Read morePros: service, menu choices, riverside location
Cons: nothing, nothing, nothing
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Funky_bird
Points +46
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, great place to visit with friends. Great food and amazing desserts too.
Read morePros: Lovely relaxed homely atmosphere , Great variety in vegan options , Delicious food, very impressed
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Mooncakemits
Points +745
Old school vegetarian food - Edit
Not a lot of places like this anymore selling solid veggie comfort food. Not a Beyond Meat burger in sight. I had the masala dosa and it hit the spot. The owner is an angel, wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. I believe all the menu is now vegan.
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fortheanimals30
Points +122
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Visited today after a walk around the Royal Parks and we sat at the back overlooking the river. A good choice of vegan options at this vegetarian restaurant.
Read morePros: Home cooked food , Not the usual burger/junk food options , Nice location
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Kat2590
Points +64
Very basic and overpriced - Edit
The food reminds me of visiting a friend's home who's cooking vegan dishes for the first time. It's okay but doesn't justify the prices.
Read moreNo spice or flavours, seems like it's catered to an older crowd with a certain palate. Bland, overpriced and boring, not for me.
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izzyfrances
Points +310
Great location and lots of vegan options - Edit
Although this isn't a fully vegan restaurant, there are so many good vegan options. The food is good value for money, and the masala dosas are especially good!
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Benjammas
Points +501
Splash out on this - Edit
Food was excellent, freshly made, very accommodating for allergies, friendly staff, and loads of vegan options.
Read morePros: Most options vegan, Delicious food, Beautiful view of the river
Cons: Looks small from high street (but it's not)
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Wine Lover
Points +317
Delicious food (cooked from scratch) - Edit
Another wonderful trip to this gem of a vegetarian restaurant with majority vegan menu. We have been visiting regularly for many of their 33 years here and the food is as good as ever. Diners are spoilt for choice - including vegan desserts and alcohol and there’s a beautiful view of the river.
Read moreAll food can be ordered to take away - we love it so much we often order our meal to eat in and a dish each to take away with us when we leave!
They are not great at updating their social media but don’t forget they are still here after all these years of serving the vegan /vegetarian community and they really need our support (They post any rare closure dates on their website.) #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-04
Pros: Extensive menu with loads of vegan options, Quality food cooked from scratch , Delicious food with beautiful river view
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HenryGray
Points +80
Excellent food - Edit
We ate here when we first moved to the area over 10 years ago and had never returned for no particular reason. Tried recently as we wanted something different from the usual meat analogues that you get everywhere and are we happy we did.
Read moreActual real food cooked really well, I had the masala dosai as a main the first visit and had to force myself to order the nut roast on the second visit as I wanted to try something different as the dosai was so good. Starters are great and the portion sizes are very generous, we were stuffed on both visits.
Great view over the river but they struggle when overly busy, service is not 5 star but do not let that put you off, staff are friendly enough and the food is brilliant if you actually like real food cooked well.
This will be our new go to restaurant in Kingston, more than 50% of the menu is Vegan friendly. I got the impression that most of the customers were neither vegetarian or vegan but there because the food is that good regardless. They have been there for 32 years and hopefully will carry on for a long time yet, they have certainly earned our respect and custom moving forward.
Pros: Great vegan options, Masala Dosai, Price
Cons: Struggle when busy
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Nicola1111
Points +1084
Extensive vegan menu, friendly staff! - Edit
The food was amazing, makes a change to the usual vegan burgers that most places offer. Most of the menu is vegan, they even have 3 different choices of vegan dessert. We had warm chocolate fudge cake with ice cream.
Read moreCan't wait to go back!
Definitely a unique restaurant offering a variety of food. So tasty!
Riverside location, with outside seats looking into the river.
Definitely trying the hummus next time.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-28
Pros: Loads of vegan items, Vegan dessert
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Eli.orm
Points +90
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Great food with plenty to choose from. Great little spot by the river, lovely for a sunny day.
Read moreWe ordered plenty of food and everyone really enjoyed their dishes.
Pros: Great options, Nice staff
Cons: Too many stairs if you have mobility issues
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AnnaGudanich
Points +41
Lovely spot - Edit
I'd love it if they had vegan sweet pancakes, croissants or a full English breakfast!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options , Lots flavour and homemade , Fresh and healthy, no junk food
Cons: Their small dishes are over £5, Need more vegan desserts, Decor a little dated
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LaraLemons
Points +1714
Good old fashioned veggie fare - Edit
If you’re looking for junk food or meat alternatives then you won’t find them here. The menu hasn’t changed for a while and the food is quite old fashioned veggie fare but it’s still great.
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Kimbo
Points +181
Make sure you leave room for the vegan chocolate fudge cake - Edit
Great food as usual. We shared a mixed salad of veg, fruit and nuts with hummus, and some vegan garlic bread so as not to be too full for dessert.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-20
Pros: Great location by the river, Tasty food, Friendly staff
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Mellybobble
Points +299
Can’t wait to go back! - Edit
Loads of vegan dishes that sounded amazing (looking forward to trying them all!). Love that so much is organic, and not just junk food or fake meat (makes a nice change). Think we tried most of the vegan starters and they were utterly delicious, as was my main which was the dosa. Even the garlic bread was epic!! The owner was so kind and made me feel very special as he heard it had been my birthday recently. It was nighttime so couldn’t see the view but I’m sure it would be lovely being right on the river. Relaxed atmosphere. Parking close by (1 min walk).
Read morePros: Lots more than 3 (see above!)
Cons: Wish we were more local so we could go more often
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Points +21344
Riverside Vegetaria - Edit
What a great cute little cafe footsteps from the river Thames. The view of Bushy Park across the river was an unexpected treat.
Read moreThe food was good as well. They offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and Jain options. I ordered the vegan dosa and really enjoyed it, but the sambar could have used some salt. I also ordered the vegan mango lassi, but did not like that at all. I’m not sure what they put in it, but it had a bite to it as if they put vinegar in it. I wouldn’t recommend that drink.
Overall, great place. Added an extra star for the view.
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KathrynThomas
Points +18
Great menu - Edit
Sweet little place. Great range of global menu items, plenty of vegan choices or swaps. Very much veg based and freshly made! Decor is a little dated but great view of the river. Reasonable prices.
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1983
Points +87
Outstanding! - Edit
Amazing food - friendly staff and a lot of choice in the menu, almost everything was vegan.
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Carmennnnnn
Points +18
Awesome - Edit
Awesome: almost everything is vegan in this vegetarian restaurant. Heaps of GF options if that’s your thing. Unassuming little restaurant and the decor is a bit dated, but the food is absolutely unreal. Cooked with heaps of love.
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amy.barber
Points +125
Good - Edit
Not many simple options but was so good!
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NicNewbs
Points +585
Good homecooked food - Edit
Brilliant choice of dishes.
Read moreHomecooked style food.
Great value.
Nice staff - offered to make any dish vegan!
Very nice 👍😁
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Location
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