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.

If you're a fan of Indian food, Guajarati delicacy in particular, then you're bound to love what…read moreJyoti's restaurant has to offer. It's a quaint family eatery with simplistic and clean decor, and polite yet reserved staff. There is some parking outside although side-street parking is plentiful. It's also a take-away, so as you enter there is an Indian sweets counter. If you dine in, you have a vast range of dishes to choose from at very reasonable prices. I often order a variety of snacks to eat a tapas-style meal, which gives you the opportunity to try out numerous dishes with a rich blend of flavours. But favourites are the chilli paneer and spicy mogo chips! Don't be put off if you're a keen meat-eater - so am I! But Jyoti's is testament to how varied and delicious vegetarian food can be.

I met a friend here for a few snacks and a catch up. There is a Indian sweet shop at the front and…read morethe dining area is at the back. We ordered Mixed Bhajiya which was 6 assorted fritters with tamarind sauce, paneer spring rolls and mogo chips. The food tasted nice some of the fritters tasted very similar to each other and were quite dry, the mogo chips were quite hard but tasted ok. The tables were clean, waiter service was ok, bathrooms could be better, food was nice......it was ok in general but nothing amazing!

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!

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.

Ate here last night, had a proper meal this time lol. I have to say the garlic naan was a little…read moreon the small side. However I highly recommend the bhutore - they were amazing!...and massive! and the shahi paneer was mmmmmm so yummy! The place was really busy, so service wasn't great, they forgot to bring things like spoons or napkins. It was quite a bit of a wait for the food, however they did warn us of that at the time of ordering. It was very disappointing to find there was no toilet paper in the toilets, and an empty loo roll on the sink hmmm. Would probably still visit again though at less of a peak time!

Wow, what delicious food! Homemade, scrumptious and authentic vegetarian food…read more Be sure to try the masala dosa, chilli cauliflower and spicy chips you will not be disappointed. The service here was great too, so friendly and attentive Highly recommend visiting this hidden gem!

I had some time to kill after soundchecking for a show. I went to the warehouse cafe to get a bite…read moreand walked into a jazz band rehearsing for a show. I got a veggie burger and a beer. Was delicious and soon people started to show up. I stayed for the jazz bands set and I had such a great time. I had to get back to the venue for my own show though so I had to split! I would go back here in a heartbeat if I lived here.

I am a meat-eater, but I do LOVE a good veggie dish... Vegetarian and Vegan food doesn't get any…read morebetter than at the Warehouse Cafe. Situated a little out of the way, but really easy to find when you know where it is (Head to Moor Street Car park opposite Selfridges, under the bridge and then follow the arches; literally 4 minutes walk from the Bullring), the Warehouse is a real treasure. Now run by two of the chefs from it's previous incarnation, the menu is always changing to offer the best seasonal local produce. As well as a range of food options, the juice and smoothies are also excellent. New flavor combinations are offered all of the time to help you get your 5-a-day in! The inside feels lofty and airy with hardwood furniture and floors. It's a lovely warm space that offers WiFi - and they now do "Bottomless" tea and coffee at selected times on weekdays if you're looking for somewhere new to work. Now... one of my favourite bits... It's BYOB! They have a very good selection of grown up soft drinks (Fentimans and the like), but if you want to take a nice bottle of wine or some beers in; it's up to you. It also keeps the cost of a meal down! The food isn't pub cheap, but is very good value for the quality and not what I would term as expensive. In summary, if you want to get some healthy food in you - head to Warehouse. Grab a bottle and I can guarantee you a comfy, delicious and reasonably priced dining experience!

Another Asian Sweet Centre and another decent sweet shop in my view. As well as offering sweets,…read morethey also offer Indian savouries and cakes. I have tried their vegetarian samosas and they were very tasty. They were a little bit spicy for my liking but apart from that the samosas were pretty good. I would go back just for the vegetarian samosas. They do offer a range of sweets and the staff at Chahal's gave me the opportunity to try some of the sweets. It was an opportunity I could not refuse. I did kind of get a sugar rush but I managed to burn it off later. The sweets were lovely and the staff are very good with their customers. Worth a visit to Chahal's and do ask if you can try some of their sweets before buying them.

This must be the best vegetarian joint in the whole of Birmingham. The Chicken grill is amazing . I…read morehave this without peppers and I can't get enough of it!!!

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!