Contemporary vegan cuisine and drinks in a upscale atmosphere, est. since 2010. Location is near Redline Davis Square. Offers gluten-free and nut-free menus as well, and brunch is served on weekends. Example of dishes: tofu benedict, waffles with strawberries, ravioli, pasta bolognaise, tofu scramble, mac n cheese, and choco banana crepe. Day prices are moderate, dinner more expensive. Reserve ahead to ensure seating. Reported closed August 2023.
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1153 Broadway (at Teele Square), Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, 02144
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Last update on 31 Aug 2023 by SJ738
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102 Reviews
First Review by andrea
SJ738
Points +236
Closed as of Aug 2023 - Edit
Phenomenal restaurant, sadly they permanently closed at the end of August 2023 😢
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-31
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toddjwest
Points +48
Great menu - Edit
Went for brunch and the food was delicious . Service was great.
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AndreaJean
Points +118
Best vegan spot in Boston! - Edit
Really loved this place. The food was fantastic.
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E1yza
Points +226
Delicious brunch - Edit
I’ve only had brunch here a couple of times and never any complaints. This is the benedict (uber eats) and a side of bacon. My non vegan friend said she liked the vegan bacon better than meat bacon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-18
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audreyd
Points +279
Would give this 10 stars if I could! - Edit
This was absolutely delicious, we didn’t try one thing that we didn’t like!!
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dbader13
Points +2386
Vegan fine dining experience - Edit
I'm a long time vegan and ate dinner here with a group of colleagues. While I was very impressed with the food, quality, and taste, my non-veg dinner colleagues all enjoyed their meals so much that they all plan to go back! I loved the crispy oyster mushrooms and potato & kale cakes appetizers. The Thai red curry was simply amazing. Everything looked great and tasted delicious. I tried the chocolate filled beignets which exploded with chocolate in my mouth. If I wasn't on a business trip to Boston, I think I'd eat here most every minute! The waitress was very helpful with recommendations and service was perfectly timed. Terrific restaurant!
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JeanneEarle
Points +60
Great venue for a special occasion - Edit
We went there for our anniversary. So many options to choose from. All food was delicious with beautiful presentation. Wait staff were all very attentive. Reasonably priced. Will definitely be back
Read morePros: Awesome food, Great variety of vegan options , Great atmosphere for a special occasion
Cons: None
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victoriadorothy1
Points +488
Good food, a bit inconsistent - Edit
Overall, we had a good experience, and having a fancier vegan offering is great! However, some food was just okay while some was amazing.
Read morePros: All vegan , Unique offerings
Cons: Service just okay, Some food lacked texture
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watasiblah
Points +128
Interesting choices - Edit
Very presentable food plating. Good texture. If you want your stomach full expect a $100 per person spending.
Read morePros: Top notch plating, Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Very very expensive, Poor fillings, very little food offers, Expect quality over quantity
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LydiaBerger
Points +383
delicious and unique!! - Edit
The “hard” cashew cheese with the cheese and crackers small plate was delicious. Every dish was full of flavor and well thought out.
Read morePros: all vegan , fine dining , delicious
Cons: expensive
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vwx
Points +95
Outstanding vegan restaurant - Edit
I've visited True Bistro for brunch, dinner, and holiday meals, and have loved it every time. The food is excellent and I've never had issues with the service. If you go for brunch, try the fried tofu and waffles.
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imaze13
Points +16
Best vegan restaurant in Boston - Edit
This is hands down the best vegan restaurant in Boston. Amazing tastes and presentation!
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hzant
Points +88
Great brunch! - Edit
The tofu and waffles were great!
Read morePros: Great options, Brunch!
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eszter.csapo
Points +1089
Nice food but bad service - Edit
Amazing to see a seasonal vegan menu, the food was tasty (except too much vinaigrette on the salad), but the service was not great at all, which is a pity! Had to wait ages to get seated even though we had a booking, then half an hour later we mentioned we wanted to order food drinks etc. the waiter spilled the water on the table, didn’t bother cleaning it up. Got a tea drink menu, but was never asked then what I’d like. It was very hard to get the waters attention at all.
Read morePros: Seasonal
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pp2347
Points +1005
Tasty vegan brunch - Edit
This is one of the best vegan spots in Boston. Tasty brunch, great service and great ambiance.
Read morePros: food quality, service
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EC5
Points +2294
Absolutely phenomenal! - Edit
Went here with friends (I was the only vegan in the group) and we decided to get a bunch of starters and main courses to share. Every single thing was fantastic and everyone loved the food. We started with bread with the cashew cheese and mushroom pate, and then shared the watermelon with smoked feta, crispy mushrooms, chickpea and carrot panisse. For mains we shared the ravioli, the black eyed peas and the gratin. For desert we split the chocolate for life and the strawberry cheesecake. Everyone was super impressed with the quality of the food. Will absolutely be back!
Read morePros: Very creative dishes, Lovely, classy restaurant
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Jellis
Points +6
I would visit simply on the kindness of the manager - Edit
I went to Reddit one day in a panic as we had to last-minute change my entire bachelorette party events due to some unforeseen circumstances. We had concerns about COVID-19 and I was looking for anything. The manager, Josh, reached out to me directly on the platform and was ever so kind. He started by reassuring that they didn't seat many guests so their limits on exposure were noted and he even offered to reserve the entire bar side of the restaurant for us (a party of five) for the night to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable evening.
Read moreWe did not end up visiting this time for other reasons, but my new husband and I are very excited to visit to meet Josh and try the food.
If you want a restaurant that is passionate about their job, their service, and their hospitality, this is the place to be.
Josh, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness.
Pros: kindness, quality, personnel
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ljwilso1
Points +11
Wonderful for special occasion - Edit
Spouse and I went for date night. We ordered bread with mushroom pate, chickpea and carrot panisse, red curry with tofu, and red red black eye peas. Everything was delicious! We couldn't stop eating the panisse! The glass of wine was a generous pour.
Read morePros: Doesn't try to mimic meat, Great for date night
Cons: Fair amount of deep fried foods
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IDontEatDeath
Points +148
Superb! - Edit
Best upscale vegan in the area (or most any area) the fried oyster mushrooms were absolutely the best I’ve ever had! The ravioli was decadent and flavorful. This just might be the best vegan restaurant ever!
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Vegan615
Points +185
Amazing! 100% recommend!!!!!!! - Edit
Top notch! Amazing vegan food! One of the only upscale/fine-dining fully vegan restaurants in the Northeast! I highly recommend it here. The owners areextremely nice and helpful as well! Looking forward to trying the brunch here next time!
Read morePros: Food, Service, All vegan
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kogundele
Points +150
Excellent! - Edit
Great service, and an upscale atmosphere. It'd be perfect for a special date or celebration dinner
Read morePros: Creative menu, Flavorful dishes
Cons: Expensive, Small menu
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gabandtonic
Points +3018
Such a great brunch spot - Edit
Battered tofu and waffles, tofu scramble, tofu Benedict all amazing! My favorite was the scallion biscuit. I would definitely go back for dinner if possible
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alxlan
Points +31
"Go to" place for special occasions. - Edit
Perhaps the best vegan food in the Boston area. It's a bit pricey so we reserve our trips there to special occasions. The menu changes over time which is nice. Some places we frequent have never changed their menu in the years we've been going so I like that there is sometimes new things to try. The quality is consistently excellent. Service is friendly but sometimes a little slow and there can sometimes be a waiting list on weekends so I believe you need to reserve.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-04
Pros: Excellent food, All vegan, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Waiting lines, Slow service at times., Pricey
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jollieduck
Points +2615
Super yummy - Edit
Cute place with vegan versions of many classic breakfasts. I ordered the waffles which has a savory sauce and tofu done up like chicken. Delicious! Both times I’ve come for weekend brunch I haven’t needed a reservation.
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McMallory
Points +2454
One of my Boston-area favorites - Edit
The food here is truly excellent. Everything we tried was great (go with people to share so you can taste different dishes!). I like that the menu is relatively small and dishes seem to rotate seasonally, because it ensures that everything is really spot on.
Read moreThey also have a great wine list with some interesting choices, including an organic orange (skin contact) wine that’s excellent.
I’ll definitely be back!
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jalisamarie15
Points +454
Delicious - Edit
We got the 3 course meal for $45/person which included a small plate, large plate, and dessert. We also tried some of their bread and spreads. Everything was delicious, my favorite was the creamy cauliflower gratin! Definitely not on the cheap side, but we got a dinner there as a Christmas gift! One downside is that it isn’t the most romantic setting even though there are fancy table cloths and flowers. We sat a couple feet away from two tables and could fully hear the first date conversation happening next to us which was a bit awkward and distracting.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Gourmet food, Fine dining
Cons: Loud inside, tables are close together
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monicacorreia21
Points +24
Great - Edit
Friendly staff, food amazing and the place it’s just gorgeous!
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