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The Vegetarian: Restaurant Reviews


#4 of 24 restaurants in Columbia Heights
3.5 of 5 stars 4 ratings
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  • Cuisines: Vegetarian, Indian
  • 4022 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
  • (763) 782-9678
  • Average price*: $ 10

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“Really great food and a very pleasant atmosphere!”

The Vegetarian

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5 of 5 stars
geo-boy   1 contribution
Minneapolis
Jun 6, 2007

Okay... let me start by saying I am NOT a vegetarian... so I have only a limited knowledge of the fine vegetarian choices to be found in the Twin Cities.
That being said... This place we wonderful!
It was a mixed group of meat eaters and vegetarians and we all found the food to be tasty, filling and delicious! And while I am not a vegetarian expert, I have had lots of Indian cuisine... and The Vegetarian serves WONDERFUL food period!
While I usually enjoy Indian dinners, I have NOT been a big fan of desserts in the past... but a friendly and enthusiastic waitress encouraged us to try some of their fare... and they were great! Even the rose flavored dishes were good!
So... if you were looking for a nice dining experience with a small group (or even a large one), especially if you have a mix of both vegetarian and non... this would be a wonderful choice! I might consider a different option if you were looking for an intimate, romantic place though... this is more of a group event!
CHEERS!

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“Excellent Indian food”

The Vegetarian

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5 of 5 stars
heidiup1   1 contribution
Minneapolis
Dec 16, 2006

We just had an unbelievable meal at the Vegetarian which is apparently only 2 months old. The Pindi Chana (chickpeas in a spicy sauce) is out of this world, the rice was fantastic and my husband was gaga over the aloo gobi (spicy cauliflower and potatoes).

I'm a vegetarian and was astonished to see that I wanted to eat everything on the menu (usually it's one odd choice, possibly without protein at other restaurants). I fear that the name will turn off meat-eaters who may otherwise find some great dishes here.

I can't comment on the authenticity of the cuisine, but southern and northern India were represented. One may order entrees to his or her choice of mild, medium, or hot levels.

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4022 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Tel: (763) 782-9678
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