The Most Delicious Vegetarian in Washington

Chaia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (809) • $$

"I don't even like to eat vegetables and I liked the food here. I was in the mood for a light dinner and stumbled across this place in the backstreet.Really pleasantly surprised! They have a good deal for 3 tacos. I tried the butternut squash (savory, paired well with the feta cheese) and sweet potato (pretty sweet). I also asked for salsa on the side and that helped elevate the flavor!Great cozy place to meet up with some friends and escape the weather. Really quick service - you order on a kiosk and get it within minutes."

Yuan Fu Vegetarian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (575) • $$

"This is our go to place for vegetarian Chinese. The food is great and the people that work there are just lovely too - have been there for years."

Das Ethiopian

★★★★☆ 4 (559) • $$

"This is a beautiful high end little restaurant in Georgetown... old building, white tablecloth, and guess what kids, you get to eat with your hands!We had a reservation, so was seated right away. Full bar menu and not vegetarian (which is totally different from the Ethiopian restaurants we have at home). So we ordered the Das Combination Vegetarian Entree Sampler as our base, and added the House Salad, which was a nice combination of beets, potatoes & green beans, as well as the Beef Alicha and Lamb Tibs. Everything on the plate was delicious. I was starting to get worried that I was going to fill up on the injera, when our server reappeared with forks! (Only so we could enjoy the rest of the food!). Definitely a five star meal and experience."

St. Veg

★★★★★ 4.6 (360) • $$

"My husband and I are always on the lookout for a good vegetarian place. This was our first time here and he got the mumbai burger and I got the caramelized tofu with pickled vegetables. Both were really good the Mumbai Burger had just the right amount of Indian spices and the tater tots it came with were nice and crispy. The burger has hot spices too, so be prepared for a little burn. Overall it's a nice "fast food" treat. The tofu was a lot of food I ended up taking half home. The pickled veges and tofu went really well together. I'd definitely get it again. We also got the hot lavender and the lavender lemonade. They were ok, I make this at home sometimes and I feel like mine is a little better so I don't think I'd get drinks again."

PLANTA Bethesda

★★★★☆ 4.1 (382) • $$

"I came here while my car charged and am glad I did! I am allergic to seafood and am dairy free. This is a great alternative. The sushi was so good! The chai latte was a bit too spicy. It took them a long time to make it but the waitress comped it. I give them a 4 because I was there alone, and it took them a good 20 minutes to come and take my order. Everyone else seemed to be attended to right away. So that was weird. Other than that I will return. The food was just so good."

Saravana Palace

★★★★☆ 3.9 (391) • $$

"I'm not usually one for Indian food BUT LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS PLACE!! It was to die for and I would 1000% be back! As someone who has many allergies (nuts, lentils, chickpeas) the owner and waiters were on top of it. They walked me through the menu and ensured I was not allergic to any other ingredients that were added into the food. I ordered the Gobi Manchurian Dry and a surprise entree (unfortunately I never got the name...) the Gobi had the perfect spice and was not too salty or sweet. The entree had cheese blocks within it and was in a curry/tomato sauce."

Samosa Supreme

★★★★★ 4.6 (263) • $$

"Read about this hidden gem on social media and we enjoyed our first sampling of the menu-- shrimp and chicken. Both were delicious!"

VEGZ

★★★★★ 4.8 (234) • $$

"My visit to Vegz, just before a show at DCAC, was a blend of hits and misses. The highlight for me was undoubtedly the samosas, which were delicious, and the fries, though standard, did not disappoint. The veggie Biriyani had a good flavor, but we encountered pieces of what seemed to be burned garlic, with an unpleasant texture reminiscent of tree bark, which detracted from the overall experience. The aloo palak, unfortunately, did not meet our tastes, but that's a matter of personal preference. On the plus side, Vegz offers a cozy and authentic atmosphere, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The charm of the restaurant and its authenticity are definite draws. While I have mixed feelings about our meal, the positive aspects make me open to giving Vegz another try, opting for different main dishes in the future.Didn't get pics of the entrees!"

DC Vegan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (266) • $$

"OVERALL: As a non-vegan I was shocked by how delicious the food was. It tasted like the real thing! FOOD: I had the calamari, lemon ricotta pancakes, and bacon. Upstairs I got a cheesecake. The calamari was flavorful and had the right texture. The pancakes were my favorite and filling. The bacon was the only miss for me as they were too salty. And the cheesecake tasted just like regular cheesecake I was shocked. The food was so good! I will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. SERVICE: the staff was super friendly and helpful. Always attentive and made the experience great. VENUE: there are two levels. The downstairs is newer and is where you have the main dining room and a bar. The upstairs has some seating and an outdoor dining area as well as the bakery with vegan cheese! The decorations were super cute and festive. Dim lighting created a great atmosphere."

Wild Tacoz

★★★★★ 4.6 (228) • $$

"Located along South Washington Street in a small center next to Italian Cafe, this place offers a fusion of both Greek and Mexican cuisine. From the moment we stepped in to the restaurant, we were greeted with a warm friendly smile. The service was top-notch and very helpful as they explained all the options on the menu (if this is your first time here). There are a few tables to dine-in with a pleasant ambiance. The service is quick and the food was prepared fresh. We opted for the Mexican-style quesadilla and tacos, which were both delicious! Parking is available and limited in the center as it is shared with the surrounding businesses. A great neighborhood dining experience and will definitely be back again. Enjoy!"

Beteseb Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (259) • $$

"Decided to venture out to Silver Springs for Ethiopian. I had always heard Ethiopian food here is much better than anything in DC but I was always pretty content in DC. The location is south of downtown Silver Spring in a cute corner spot. It's always a good sign when you walk in and see majority Ethiopians. Service was prompt with one woman tending to all the tables and one man helping out here and there. Food was amazing. Comparing it with DC, the taste was pretty similar but much less greasy. I got the veggie platter and spicy beef tibs. All of it tasted amazing with a nod to the salad. Salad on veggie platters are always interesting, usually an afterthought, but here was quite refreshing, cutting through some of the heavier items."

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (354) • $

"The only place I know that has good, cheap dosa. Has water at your convenience as well. Vibes are always popping here. Super yummy, definitely wanna try more flavors on here! Service is fast, cashier friendly and helpful for recommendations."

Ghar- E- Kabab

★★★★☆ 3.5 (361) • $$

"Loved the food here! The service was amazing and the staff was so great with helping out with our food selections. Can't wait to return and try even more of the amazing ethnic foods here!"

Chaia

★★★★☆ 4.4 (198)

"I've been here before for a Yelp event quite some time ago now, but haven't been back. Clocking in some steps on my lunch break, I ran into Chaia. I'm so glad to see this business is still here and thriving. At the time, DC seemed a bit inundated with tacos after the cupcake craze... But guess who's here for tacos and plant based options now? Who always thinks it's tacomagarita o'clock? *Raises hand* Everything was a great combination of flavors and textures. The coconut based drink I had was tasty. I can't recall each taco name, but just know that I chose options with my fingers crossed and my taste buds were elated. I'll be returning soon!"

Cafe 8

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (330) • $$

"This place hookah was soo good, the drinks had me at the spot for hours inviting more people to come but the food, pass it was very nasty just make it for happy hour"

Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (298) • $$

"I decided to test a theory about 3.5 star reviews being the sweet spot for international spots in the area, and boy did it pay off! The service was ok, the atmosphere was sparse, but they completely made up for it with the food. This is not a westernized version of Indian food. The menu is vast and the selection is from across India and some beyond! As usual we went a little crazy with our order, and of course I was so busy stuffing my face that I forgot to take pictures. We ordered mango lassis, idly and medhu vada appetizers, chana masala thali, kadi paneer thali and sarson sa kaag a la carte. The waitress didn't ask about heat level so I imagine we got medium on everything. Not a thing we ordered was bad. All of the adds that came with the thali were tasty, the naan was soft and the papadums were crispy. I will definitely be coming back"

Hive Bar x &bar

★★★★☆ 4 (176) • $$

"Found this gem within the Hive Bar, &pizza is nestled in a very hip part near GWU. This is one of the few times I've seen pizza in this style. Very shareable and love to the American Honey's sweet and savory pairing. The Maverick's basil adds a nice touch to the rest of the pizza. Overall very delicious and quick service."

Shouk

★★★★☆ 4.4 (144) • $$

"Located in a shopping center with ample free parking. Picked up a late lunch and it wasn't busy, so the order came out quickly. There's a good amount of seating inside and outside, but most people grab and go. Service was nearly non-existent since you order everything on the kiosk (or app) and when you have a question, it's hard to flag down someone at the kitchen to ask. Not what I expected, thought it would be more of a Cava or Chipotle where you go down the line with what you want. The falafel pita was mid, but the packaging in the box was nice."

Dos Gringos Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (221) • $

"delicious! devoured the vegan naked chocolate cupcake, super affordable food with vegan options. my partner and i were both fed well for about $22. incredible staff to boot !"

Young Chow Asian

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (247) • $$

"The sushi was fantastic, and the entire experience was great. I had the salmon and avocado roll with soy paper and the salmon and chives, both were great. My GF had the chicken fried rice and it was fantastic too."

Triple A Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (136) • $$

"First, let me thank my Nextdoor community for suggesting this place. Now on to the review:Very clean and welcoming establishment. For lunch, I placed a phone order for pick up and it was ready when I got there. I ordered the curry beef with fried rice and egg drop soup. It was delicious, very fresh with large chopped veggies and ample amount of beef, almost a dinner portion than a lunch portion. It could have been a little spicier, I like it hot hot... lol. It was still good though. I also ordered their Singapore noodles. Again very fresh and the portion was enough for two days. Very friendly staff. They wore their mask but I could still tell they were smiling. They smiled with their eyes!! For sure I will return for more food options."

Delhi Spice

★★★★★ 4.8 (90) • $$

"We've tried a few different Indian places for take out around here and this is our favorite for that. Typically pretty fast and the classics (tika) are as expected and desired. Samosas and the naan are always good. They tend to also understand the right amount of increasing the spiceyness when requested without burning my mouth off. Very nice on the phone too."

Elaine’s

★★★★☆ 4 (119)

"We tried Elaine's for the first time for brunch and it was delicious! The restaurant was bright with a sophisticated ambiance offering Mediterranean cuisine with an Egyptian flare. Their cauliflower and hummus were delicious and flavorful. I was a fan of their mushroom crepe - it was delicate and filling. Their cocktails were well balanced, tasty, and offered a nod to the 1920s too. Elaine's would be great for groups or even a nice date! I highly recommend and definitely want to try their dinner!"

Madras Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (155) • $$

"An amazing lunch spot! Serving up all-vegetarian food, Madras Palace has authentic, delicious, homey -feeling South Indian delicacies. On a Monday lunch I got the Onion Masala Dosa - crispy and soft in all the right ways, the masala was flavorful and the dosa was served with two tangy chutneys and sambar. I tried a friend's Vada Curry dosa and was honestly blown away - it was my first time trying this unique specialty and the flavor was unlike any South Indian dish I had tried thus far! Would probably get this next time. Service was fast, ambiance was standard, and it seemed like the lunch buffet (which includes dosa brought to you directly) was a great deal. Would definitely bring my family here!"

Yard House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (133) • $$

"We went late, the service wasn't the fastest (probably because of the time and reduced staff) but our server was super nice and friendly! The space is huge and clean, very nice vibes. Loved all the food, especially the brussel sprouts! The half yard drink was HUGE but worth it and delicious. Would enjoy watching sports and chilling with food here."

&pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (80) • $$

"&pizza is a great, quick, reasonably priced option for a single made to order pizza for lunch or dinner. You can create your own pizza from fresh toppings or select one of the recommended combinations. After your pizza is made it is baked within a couple of minutes and then additional finishes such as parmesan cheese or roasted garlic oil can be addedThe staff is very efficient and friendly, I thoroughly enjoyed talking to the person who made my pizza. Prie is very reasonable, there is seating both inside and outside the restaurant. &pizza is a welcome addition to the Williston Center."

Elfegne Ethiopian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (72)

"I really love coming here. The portions are highly generous, the service has always been wonderful and the food is amazing at affordable prices. I am Eritrean and grew up eating Ethiopian food, even though I was born in the US. I have the most serious.....I mean seeèeeriousss cravings for Ethiopian food!This has been my main go-to place to meet that dire need. I really like that they have a wide variety of seated options, whether you want a booth, table or bar...even nice outside tables. They also have spacious and clean bathrooms, which is important. There's a lot of places to check out where they are located on 18th Street, even with a new Ethiopian restaurant in close proximity along with one that's only a little further down. I will continue to come here because I like the comfort of their consistency."

PLANTA Cocina Washington DC

★★★★☆ 4.3 (66)

"No surprise that this place is extremely popular. The service, aesthetically pleasing ambiance, and amazing food makes it an easy fan favorite! The bang bang broccoli was AMAZING, highly recommend and will definitely be ordering again. The drinks were delicious, special shout out to Francesca, Sarge, and Miles who serviced us at the bar--you all were awesome tonight!"

Abuare Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (47)

"Fantastic hostess, beef stew in the deluxe is Everything. We especially liked the lentils options. Injera has all fluffiness of a new goose down jacket"

Woodlands Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (65)

"This is the new location to the Silver Spring/ Langley Park restaurant that I adored for their buffet. The space there was small, and this one is newly updated and spacious, with beautiful decor. It feels like a better place for a romantic or more upscale dining experience! Fancy location in an office building for business meetings, too?Anyhow, why go here? Because it's chock full of all the most delicious items of Indian fare that you crave. They have dosai, curries, street snacks like iddly and puri and chaat, uthappam, and special rice dishes. The cool part about this restaurant is that all of the food is vegetarian.The staff are extremely knowledgeable and can help you figure out the food restrictions in the menu items. I love all the food, but I always veer towards one dish in particular for my appetizer: the palak chaat. It is delightful with the crunch of the deep fried spinach and the tang of the tamarind, onions and fresh tomatoes on top. It really is a fancy version of this dish here at Woodlands. I love it!The entree I always order is the aloo gobi with beautiful pieces of spiced cauliflower and potatoes, or the vegetable jalfrezi with the wonderful spicy tomato based sauce on the veggies. Their rice is always fluffy and perfect for accompanying the rich curry dishes.The service is excellent, as they check on you regularly, and again, very knowledgeable. The food comes out very quickly, which is great for hungry bellies. There are so many dishes here, and I really need to gravitate away from my staples, but it's hard when you love some dishes to try others!Parking is easy, but the location is a little confusing near an intersection but in the ground floor of an office building."

China Express

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (100) • $$

"If what you're looking for is Americanized Chinese food. That is what you will get here. Greasy, MSG filled, unauthentic Chinese fast food. This rating is NOT a reflection of the service I received here. The cashier and gentlemen in the back cooking the food were all very kind. Their fried chicken and general tsao chicken are good. This is the only reason why I gave them 2 stars. I tried their chicken and broccoli and I really wanted to like it BUT it was just TOO SALTY. It tasted like pure MSG. So I had to throw it away, and I REALLY HATE throwing away food. We also ordered their beancurd soup, in hopes that it would taste somewhat authentic. It looked like a bunch of rotten vegetables that were going to be thrown out were put into this soup. There were a few pieces of tasteless tofu in a MSG filled broth.Their fried rice was dark brown, flavorless, and dried out. They mixed it with so much SOY SAUCE, that it wasn't even appealing. Other than that, we ate all of the fried chicken and general tsao chicken.When I ordered from this place, I wasn't expecting anything to be authentic. I knew I was going to get fast food. But that's no reason for the dishes to be so dry, tasteless, and overfilled with MSG. Give this place a try. Just because I did not have a good experience here doesn't mean YOU won't like it, or your dish won't turn out better. Hopefully, it does."

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (44)

"I have been eating out alot and wanted a good salad. I asked my Sister for a good salad restaurant and she said she loved Chopt when she was in D.C. I found Chopt in Fairfax and I told the Chopt Employee it was my first time visiting. She explained everything to me and I created my own salad and it was really good."

&pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (55)

"Wasn't especially impressed with the pizza. But considering it's a chain restaurant, I didn't expect too much. I got the New G pizza, but it didnt have much mozarella and the sauce wasn't that well spread. I got this right after landing in D.C, so I was very thankful it was pretty filling, but not really my favorite. The restaurant didn't feel like a traditional pizza place - it felt very modern."

Nut House Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (60) • $

"We ordered from here because we were staying with my BIL and SIL who keep kosher and needed to abide by their community standards. Pizza was delicious! I think I actually liked it better than Pizza Bolis (where we usually order pizza from if we're not getting Ledos). Over the phone the guy thought we said fries when we said salad, but when my husband got there to pick up our order and told him that we didn't order that, he corrected it right away - no big deal. Would definitely get from here again! Not sure why this place only has 3 stars."

Chopt Creative Salad Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (21)

"Love this location! Everything is always fresh and the service is quick. My go-to is the kale Caesar salad"