Vegan
Juice bar
Take-out
Caribbean
Jamaican, Ital

Vegan food restaurant, juice bar, and market. Offers ackee and gluten, curry chunks, a daily rotation of soup and vegetable dishes. Sells chunks and specialty food, supplements, personal care items, books and dvds. Previously at 9 DaCosta Dr. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.


Venue map for Calabash Ital Restaurant
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19 Reviews

First Review by Suzzz6

Murdoch

Points +114

Vegetarian
17 Dec 2023

Still there, still fantastic

Great atmosphere on second storey of a quiet street. Some really interesting literature for sale too.

Pros: Ambience, Vege burger was solid, Great selection still available at 4pm

PatRed

Points +30

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Good Ital Food

This was one of my favorite spots to eat in all of Jamaica! I had the ackee and curry chunks, both were great. Good atmosphere, had some nice books on Ital living etc. Grabbed a calabash bowl to bring home.

Pros: Atmosphere, Ital

Meemi

Points +114

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Delightful Service

Calabash has a number of delicious vegan dishes to choose from, including many tasty desserts

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-25

Pros: 100% Vegan , Friendly Staff, Nice restaurant with books, herbs/spices for sale

Cons: There is a wait for food to be prepared, Moved to 5 New Lin Street, Ocho Rios

Lilylengyel

Points +108

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

Burger was beautiful

The soy burger was excellent really enjoyed it the only problem if you go in the evening a lot of food unavailable so make sure ring them and preorder

Pros: Soy burger

MegFerrigno

Points +214

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Delicious

Nice people and space—— but it has moved!!! 5 new Lin street

Pros: All veg, Juices, Big portions!

Cons: Not super flavorful

BlissAlexandra

Points +261

Vegan
08 Aug 2019

Baddest burgers! So delicious

Love the variety! Ordered a burger for the first time and it was delicious😄I love the vibe of the shop — it serves as a one stop as they sell books, crafts and dry food (powders, grains etc) always stop here whenever I’m in Ochi
Staff are very friendly here also

Pros: Local vibe , Affordable , Delicious!

Azul19

Points +22

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

Good food

All vegan options. They have a juice bar.

Pros: Vegan options , Affordable , Smoothie

PartiallyHydrogenated

Points +28

Herbivore
25 Mar 2019

BEST food on our trip!

I have been plant based, no oil for 1 year and find it challenging when dining out. I opted to take a cruise with friends who follow the same lifestyle and have the same challenge. When our ship docked in Ocho Rios, we were thinking we might find this cuisine called "Ital". Our driver never tried it and was wearing. We offered to buy his lunch if he tasted it. Upon reaching the top of the stairs to the restaurant, we were ELATED to see the phrase "Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food" on the storefront. Upon entering, the shelves are stocked w organic whole grains, organic spices, organic lotions, etc. We knew we struck gold! And while we couldn't understand what was listed on the menu and had no clue what we were about to eat other than the food would be whole plant based, no oil goodness, we asked for "whatever the man before us selected" because he had a HUGE pile of tasty looking food!

Suffice it to say, the meal was soooo good that I knew it would be and turned out to being THE BEST meal of the entire 11 day trip and we stopped on 5 other islands! More importantly, I consider myself a good cook and a foodie so to rave this highly, it MUST be good! (Rarely do I take the time to fill out a survey, either. This restaurant is THAT good.)

Ever since walking out of their restaurant, I have been on the hunt for Ital. No way can this restaurant be replaced. I highly recommend and cannot wait to return!

Pros: Flavorful and tasty, Large portions, Whole food, plant based no oil AND flavorful!

Cons: Small kitchen, Long line

x3204

Points +56

Vegan
12 Feb 2019

Hard to find but worth looking for.

I had a hard time finding the place but I'm glad I did. A large variety of main dishes and sides. Fair prices. Nice atmosphere.

Pros: All vegan, many choices

Scurvyemu

Points +140

Vegan
04 Jan 2019

Lots of delicious options - not in place marked on Google maps

Great food options including vegan ice cream. Also sells other vegan foods and Rasta items.

We couldn't find it initially because it is not in the same place shown on Google maps. As you stand on D'acosta drive facing the Champion Plaza walk to your left (East) on the same side of the street as the Champion Plaza. Cross over the bridge/culvert and then turn right at the Nestle sign. Calabash Ital is on the top floor of the shopping center that is set at the back of the parking lot.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

norgon

Points +80

Vegan
26 Aug 2018

Authentic Ital Eats

Great food. Curry ackee, veggie chunks, rice, tofu strips, bean stew. Big plate all for 600 Jamaican. Nice people. Cool little shop.

Pros: Vegan, Good people, Cheap

Cons: Hard to find

nico.stubler

Points +485

Vegan
02 Apr 2018

Great Ital Food

Serves delicious Ital food - big plates, big helpings, good vibes. Can choose from a variety of different food options each day. Jerk tofu was delicious

Elisdata

Points +125

Mostly Veg
02 Feb 2018

Love love Calabash

Had dinner twice while in Ochos in January. 10 minute walk from Reggae Hostel.
Excellent Ital, fresh, big portions and good prices. Also shop for local and foreign vegan and health products.

Pros: Yummy, fresh and plentiful , Friendly , Good value

Cons: A little hard to find

八巻クロイ

Points +204

Vegan
23 Dec 2017

it has moved! Just around the corner of Evelyn street into Dacosta Dr. look for a sign ... it's on 2nd floor! It's a bit hidden.

Relaxed spacious atmosphere. All vegan! No table service, just go up to the counter and order.

njones

Points +24

Vegan
03 Dec 2017

tasty variety

Excellent vegan food with lots of options, great service.

Pros: delicious, a lot of options, Friendly staff

foxtrick

Points +286

Vegan
10 Mar 2017

Amazing and cheap!

I came here during my stay in Ocho Rios. I asked the chef if he recommended any menu items and he gave me a combination plate for $550. Loved all of it, sat on the deck watching the street below while I ate. I also got a small soy ice cream to eat on the walk back to my accommodation.

Pieszka

Points +30

Vegan
12 Dec 2016

great vegan food, amazing cook ??✌️️

Nice place, near Main Street with good shakes. Cook is very pleasant, he offered us mix plate so we could try almost everything. Good portion. Cheap, prices in J$.

mfmonroe04

Points +298

Vegan
16 Oct 2016

awesome!

Very cool ital/ vegan restaurant!!! Food was all awesome and everyone was really nice! In the heart in downtown ocho rios!

Suzzz6

Points +46

Vegan
24 Jan 2013

SO GOOOD!!

I went there a few time, and I can say it s the best vegan restaurant in Jamaica!




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