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    Govindas

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveVegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tally Y.

    Our first dinner in Dublin, made wonderful by the huge portions and cheap price. From what I could tell there are a few options in plate size: large (which is a gigantic plate seriously), regular, and small. We were starving so opted for the large plate which was about €15 but totally worth it. They pile the plate high with a bit of all the dishes offered. We ended up with basically a mountain of food! Everything was really delicious. The pasta dish that night was a bit crunchy in spots but I will attribute that to coming here an hour before closing. I really loved the squash and potatoes with the tofu in tomato sauce. Completely vegetarian yet very filling. We were barely able to finish the large plate despite being so hungry. Next time I would definitely get the regular size.

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    Peter M.

    V tasty veggie food. Get a small, medium or large plate. Today I wasn't so hungry so I got a small plate and boy do they stack it up so high they have to put another plate underneath. I love that attitude. Haven't tried their deserts but they look great.

    Jo M.

    I zombied my way into Govindas after a very zen meditation experience in the studios above the restaurant. You can always count on Govindas worldwide for cheap, healthy vegetarian options offered in feast-like quantities. Unfortunately my most recent experience was a little below expectations... I ordered samosas. They didn't have any. What?? So instead I opted for a grilled cheese and fried potato dish (tasted good so no drama about the lack of samosas). Then I ordered a homemade lemonade.. they didn't have any. Instead I was offered a very interesting concoction called 'Kombucha'. This is a must try. It's a carbonated herbal tea drink which contains fermented Kombucha cultures, which apparently have a harmonising effect on the body and soul. The label on the drink boasts that Kombucha was discovered during the Qin dynasty (221BC) and has been a part of the Asian Zen philosophy of life ever since. Good thing I tried it. The rest of my Govindas experience floated by in a trance-like state, but I'm not sure whether that can be attributed to the Kombucha potion or the meditation experience. Through my semi-conscious haze I happened to observe an annoying number of fruit flies buzzing around the room (but I think that's more to do with the weather than Govindas' cleanliness standards) and also that a disproportionately large section of the restaurant's clientele was comprised of good-looking males. Ooh! So I guess my Govindas experience could be considered a lesson in Hare Krishna philosophy - go with the flow, accept what comes your way and embrace it wholeheartedly... pity none of those good-looking men came my way ;-)

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    Juan R.

    One of the cheapest restaurants in Dublin city centre. Go for the "small plate" and try a little bit of everything. Most of the food is quite good and tasty (is nothing to get crazy about but vegetarian food can be a little boring) and the value for your money is amazing. Very much recommended if you feel very hungry and want to go for something healthier than average.

    Shepherd's pie, tofu chicken, baked potatoes, chickpeas, crispy tofu and a lot of love

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    10 years ago

    Amazing food, crazy portions, great price and friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

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    14 years ago

    Excellent vege food, hearty too. Can't recommend highly enough. The staff are lovely and the prices extremely reasonable.

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    10 years ago

    possibly the worst vegan/vege food ever. Plates of flavourless slop. Yes you get a decent amount but the food just lasks any flavour

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    I usually just order a small plate and ask for everything vegan, plus salads (all for €5.

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    Sova Food Vegan Butcher

    Sova Food Vegan Butcher

    4.6(45 reviews)
    1.5 kmHarcourt
    €€€

    Blown away, this might be the best food I've ever had. My…read moremom got the chia cheeseburger, my dad got the potato gnocchi and I got the tempeh cesar salad and we all shared (there was an abundance of food, perfect portion sizes). I highly recommend you visit, I can't wait to go back!

    My partner and I were recently in Dublin, and when we were planning ahead of time, I wasn't sure…read morehow many vegan options would be available. Fortunately, it turned out there was ample to choose from, including Sova Vegan Butcher (a quick walk from our hotel, near the Iveagh Gardens). Sova Vegan Butcher is a slightly higher dining experience than most of what you'll find in Dublin. This doesn't mean that you need to get too dressy, but rather that the presentation is a higher game (and dishes are a little higher in cost). We made reservations when we first arrived on recommendation from a couple sources we looked into. Our last day in Dublin, we headed to the restaurant and were seated on the second floor. Their space is about average size for Dublin, and they were busy but with pretty regular turn over in tables. Seeing a caesar salad was available, I of course had to try that as one of our shared dishes. We also got the soya schnitzels, and the split pea soup for a starter. The soup was good, but about your standard flavor profile. However, the caesar salad was excellent. It had a really large portion of avocado, tempeh rounds, and a good rendition on the dressing. The soya schnitzels were quite good as well. They were served with a duchess potato and delicious tartare sauce. While we were quite full from all of this, we decided to treat ourselves to dessert (it being our last night out in Dublin). That night, the dessert was a cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries, served in a cute mason jar. It wasn't the best cheesecake I've had, but I appreciated the presentation that went into it. Would definitely recommend Sova for someone traveling through Dublin, especially if you're getting tired of some of the standard (burger-type) vegan fare you'll often find elsewhere.

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    Sova Food Vegan Butcher
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    Beanhive

    Beanhive

    4.6(145 reviews)
    0.9 kmSouth Inner City
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    A friend and I came here to get some Irish breakfast and cute lattes!! The first thing I noted were…read moreall of the delicious pastries on display. Next, I took a look at the menu! Since I don't eat red meat, I was very excited to see a vegetarian Irish breakfast option. I ordered this as well as a mocha latte. Despite the rain, my friend and I sat outside since all of the indoor seating was occupied. Thankfully some heaters provided warmth for what could've been a chilly breakfast. Very quickly the lattes came out which my friend and I sipped on. They were soooo cute, mine had the design of a little bear on top! The latte itself was hot and not too sweet, the perfect start to the experience. After a few short minutes, the food came out! Immediately, my friend and I dug in. It was honestly everything I expected and even more! There were no weak links on the plate and there were generous portions as well. I sat there for a while working my way through my delicious plate!! Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Beanhive. It was an aesthetic cafe that also provided a hearty breakfast. I would definitely recommend.

    I really just went for the latte art and it didn't disappoint! Friendly staff and great customer…read moreservice. Shop is fairly small and limited seating outside but worth it! Art is made on every order so be patient! Matcha latte was delicious and snoopy was adorable!

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    Love the vibe!

    Beanhive - My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

    My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

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    Govindas - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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