Bistro 1847 opening in Birmingham was very warmly welcomed to the (very slowly growing)…read moreVegetarian/Vegan scene. After already having two successful restaurants in Manchester, I was very excited about visiting Bistro 1847 after hearing only good things about it. Set in the beautiful Great Western Arcade, I thought it was strange to open a restaurant here. Especially after 6pm it is the only place open usually! But the atmosphere of the restaurant complements the peacefulness of the arcade. The interior of the Bistro is minimalistic and modern. Being someone who is allergic to Dairy and Wheat intolerant (I know!), Bistro 1847 is one of few places I don't feel weird at. The whole menu is Vegetarian, with dishes that can be adjusted to vegan or gluten free or both in my view. My and my friend were feeling fat so we both went for three courses. I had the curried Swede Cauliflower, Cashew nut butter and cinnamon cornflakes. So many flavours going on in a small parcel was a great choice. For the main I had "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" (all dishes have these quirky little names!) which is a modern Veggie twist on fish and chips in case you hadn't guessed! I had the vegan version which had two huge pieces of smoked tofu which I really struggled to finish along with the chunky chips! I wasn't defeated and enjoyed all parts of the meal. For desert I had the "Good ol fashioned lover boy" I enjoyed it although I thought maybe the chocolate was a bit over powering as was so much going on. But the jelly was a nice compliment to the richness. The menu contains a large selection of cocktails and deserts for sharing if you and your friends are in search of lots of sweetness. This was my third visit on a Sunday since opening and has been progressively busier each time which is great to see. Bistro 1847 is a very relaxing experience and ideal place for a date or a catch up with a friend. And of course the food is amazing!

Oo-ee this is indeed a very classy vegetarian restaurant…read more The decor is modern, simple and stylish - shades of white and grey, nice white table linen, with a few tables downstairs, and more upstairs on the mezzanine level. There's a large window looking on to the arcade, which is great for watching people come and go. The food was fantastic. It's a fixed price menu, at £19 for two courses, and £25 for three. There's also a pricier tasting menu - the couple sitting next to me had chosen that option, and were really enjoying it. To start, I had the puy lentils, with roasted carrot, spring onions and garlic tofu. The tofu was done as a silky sauce - I'd never had tofu prepared in that way, and I thought it was really delicious. For main course, I chose the bell pepper ragu, with polenta. Again this was superb, with the polenta served as crisp little triangles on top. Both my courses were gluten free, as well as vegan, and their menu is very clear to understand. It feels like the sort of place you can completely trust to get things right. Service was quick and friendly, and there was a nice atmosphere, with other diners just quietly enjoying their meals just as much as I was. I'll definitely be back here next time in Birmingham, and I'll look out for their restaurants in other cities too.

Tasty mithais and Indian sweets on offer here. If you are looking for a variety of Indian sweets…read moreand snacks, look no further than Sangam. And because this is a restaurant, you can eat in. This is a vegetarian restaurant so sorry to disappoint you meat-eaters. But then again there are plenty of restaurants in Birmingham where you can eat meat. Its not the biggest of restaurants but Sangam is a place where you can take your family. This place does have a nice family feel to it and the food is value for money. Quality of food is excellent, the service is very good and the staff are very friendly. That is exactly how a restaurant should be. I would also give top marks for cleanliness and hygiene. The Gulab Jamuns are exquisite and so are the barfis. I'm coming back here just for the Gulab Jamuns.

Birmingham has no shortage of sweet centres, but there are comparatively few that only offer…read morevegetarian food. For some Asian communities, they have strict dietary restrictions so would only eat at "pure vegetarian" sweet shops, which basically means they don't use eggs or animal fats in their food. Sangam Vegetarian follows these dietary requirements but doesn't compromise on the taste of food. They have delicious paneer pakoras (Indian cheese),, bhajiya (mixed parkora) and the traditional Punjabi dish, sholay patoorey (chick pea curry with a fried naan) is scrumptious! The price is about average for the local area and considering their food is freshly prepared on site, it's definitely value for money. It's a take-away shop with many Indian sweets to choose from. You could even have a sample taste of some sweets before you choose to purchase, which not all sweet shops offer! The service is as good as the food!

Lovely selection of vegetarian dishes especially the channa chaat, full of the correct spices and…read moreplenty of yoghurt. Only downfall was the parking a little difficult. Good service.

Great vegetation options if this is your thing. Slightly compact never the less a great food venueread more

I love pizza but after years of eating the same toppings, it was getting a little boring. Mr…read moreSingh's prepare vegetarian pizzas but their toppings are so unique that even as a meat-lover, such as me, you don't mind tucking in! They have an Indian twist to the toppings so there are paneer, coriander and chilli options, which is great for me because I love my spicy food! There's even a soya topping... They deliver, which is impressive for a small business. You can eat in to be served by sociable and friendly staff. The prices start from £2.99, with both thin crust and deep pan base options at no extra charge. If you fancy a change then you can always order burgers, wraps or panninis. And all you students out there flash your NUS card for a 10% discount. It's a shame I'm way past that age!

A vegan's and Vegetarian's dream place!! A lot of the pizzas use vegan cheese and fake meats to…read moremake interesting pizzas. Usually all we have is a margherita or a few vegetables as a topping so it is nice to have a choice! I had a'meat feast' pizza with fake chicken nuggets and it was all very lovely. Food was yummy. Only complaints are that the delivery range is small and a little pricier than an average pizza place.

I was surprised to see the new board up at this sweet centre because it was previously Quality…read moreSweet Centre and has been for decades! Despite recently changing ownership, they had maintained the name - until now! This revamped sweet centre is under new management but still serves pure vegetarian Indian cuisine. They specialise in Indian sweets with many other snacks available such as samosas (which you can purchase both fried and un-fried), mixed pakora and chaat. They are surrounded with competition so I think it will take some time for them to become recognised because they are so new. Generally, I was impressed with the warm service and clean look of the shop front. They also cater for personal events and functions. Their prices are around average for the area. If you're lucky you'll get parking immediately outside on the main road, although there is a car park on Waverhill Road.

Birmingham is well known for its great Indian food and soho road is a great place to explore for…read moresome inexpensive quality treats. I enjoy Punjabi street food while in Punjab and it is one of my favourites. This naturally means I have cravings for something that tastes genuine. Nakoder on soho road is a great example of vegetarian Punjabi street food. Although advertised as being a sweet centre it is also a restaurant. If your looking for a fine dining experience, with formal pleasantries and ambience ... this isn't the place. What you do get is a rather authentic Punjabi restaurant experience. Here I ordered somosa chaat, which is a chickpea curry over a couple of somosas. It's a filling dish due to the fried somosas and the chickpeas. If your not into your chilli foods I recommend asking for some yogurt which they will happily provide for free. This is a great addition to the dish whether you are using it for cooling or not. The other dish is my personal favourite 'Gol Gappa'. This is thin crispy balls which you poke holes in and then fill with some chickpea and potato mixture. One full you add the brown chutney. The chutney is slightly sweet with a lot of different spices. Those three elements together create something special rich in flavour and texture. This is probably the most popular street food dish in Punjab and rightfully so! The other small bites are vegetarian kebabs and allo tikki. The allo tikki is fright potato, a little bit like mash potato but with a crispy shell. All in all, including drinks this all cost about £12 and was more than enough for two people. So if your after something different yet authentic check out soho road and nakoder sweet centre.

Rooty Fruit's is nestled away in the corner of the arty custrard factory. The food served here is…read moreabsolutely delicious. There is no meat served but even the most hardened, red meat eater will be hard pushed not to be pleased. The company has an ethical policy and interior and furniture gives the place a very chilled and relaxed vibe, although the place is very popular and you may be forced to sit outside. They do special deals on certain specials throughout the week, charging £4 for a bowl and £5.50 for a plate. Bowl's enough for lunch but if you're pretty hungry go for a plate. A great place for energising the vegetarian persuasion in you.

I don't often eat in at Rootys but go to get a takeaway for lunch when I'm working round the corner…read morein Digbeth. I think they may have had a change in chef as I think the food has improved markedly. They do great fish dishes now but my favourite has to be the dals/lentil dishes they serve up often. The food is fresh, healthy (but not boring!) and tasty. The chef is often around so you can always ask him more about the dishes (he has offered me tasters before of dishes I wasn't sure of!). The staff are always friendly and in the summer it is a great place to sit outside and enjoy lunch al fresco!

Another Indian Sweet Centre and Restaurant on Soho Road in Handsworth. And another top Restaurant…read morein my view. Plenty of sweets and dishes to choose from so again you cannot complain. There are also meat dishes here at Doaba so no doubt that will please meat eaters. I have tried chicken tikka masala at this restaurant and it was splendid. The chicken was fantastic and the spiciness of the dish was just right. I am going to come back here without question and I recommend people come here as well. There are also vegetarian dishes as well so there is something for everyone. The sweets were perfect as well. Both the coconut and chocolate barfis were excellent along with the Gulab Jamuns. Staff here are very friendly and the service is second to none.

I've been going to the Doaba since we lived in Handsworth in the late 1970's. The food, service and…read morehospitality is always a pleasure. Excellent and very reasonably priced chicken curry, chapatis and barfi have always been spot on for me. I always look forward to visiting there when i'm in Brum, and my wife loves it when I bring some barfi and ras malai back down south, a real blast from the past for her Keep up the good work !

We went for the tasting menu.. amazing food, and excellent service. Having been to many vegan…read morerestaurants, the food at Land was some of the best food we have ever tasted. Highly recommend you trying this out.

I had an excellent three course dinner here. The main course was spätzle in a mushroom broth which…read morewere really good. The service was friendly and fast. The portion sizes are on the small side, so I'd recommend to go for the three course meal. You might also get some bread and one (yes, one!) chip.