Providing globally inspired vegetarian cuisine since 2009. Offers seasonal menus with daily specials and brunch on Sunday. Makes fresh juices, and desserts are baked in-house. Sample savory dishes such as breakfast bendito, shepard's pie, paella, and gobi manchurian. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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600 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, 02472
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95 Reviews
First Review by az3
KristinaEatsPlants
Points +6716
Creative Vegan Comforts 👏 - Edit
This place is sooo good. They have many unique, creative dishes with lots of variety. The pad Thai was my favorite — perfectly balanced and flavorful!
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Angiolillo
Points +36
Our favorite date spot - Edit
Good food, nice atmosphere, my favorite restaurant in the Boston area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-10
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SarahOh
Points +37
Wonderful experience with the restaurant AND catering! - Edit
My husband and I love this restaurant! The food is exciting and delicious and the staff is welcoming and friendly! We were so delighted after our first visit that we knew we wanted to have them cater our fully vegan wedding. Red Lentil catering was a huge success and our wedding guests all raved about how yummy the food was. I highly recommend checking out Red Lentil for dinner or for catering your next event. Pankaj and team were a dream to work with!!
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suikunkun
Points +944
Amazing flavors - Edit
So many choices! All of them good! Came with a friend and was delighted.
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emmalikesraccoons
Points +198
Favorite vegan food in MA - Edit
I love going to this place where I come back home to visit MA. Such amazing people, and wonderful vegan options that have SO MUCH flavor! Flavor, but also incredibly nourishing!! Wonderful fresh juices as well. This is a must-visit if you are in the area.
Read morePros: Flavor
Cons: Difficult parking
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VeganduMonde
Points +103
Grateful to be so close! - Edit
Red Lentil is our go to place for a nicer evening out BUT still kid friendly. And don’t skip on the lunch options! Always leave happy and full 😁
Read morePros: Quality of the food, 90% vegan menu, Desserts!
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rh14450
Points +48
Cute restaurant with flavorful, delicious food - Edit
I was thrilled to go to a vegetarian/vegan restaurant with yummy, healthy food. Wait staff were very friendly and the place was cute. We were there at 5 on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for a table.
Read moreThe menu is pretty varied. The African peanut soup on special was warm, filling, and just what I needed on a cold, rainy spring day. The paella was very flavorful and the ravioli was pretty good.
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steveveg
Points +3196
Very nice - Edit
We had a very nice dinner. It was delicious food and large portions
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Tofulicious
Points +1617
Cardboard-Bland Food - Edit
Perhaps I should have been warned by the empty venue; nevertheless I trundled in, encouraged by the many glowing reviews.
Read moreWithin a minute of ordering, my meal was at the table - no whirr of machinery for the ‘fresh’ juice - barely time to scoops soup into a bowl, let alone toss a salad. And it showed.
The juice was cold and tasteless, as though it had been served fresh from the fridge; the lentil soup tasteless until a good whack of hot sauce had been incorporated; but the corker was the ‘Caesar Salad’. Comprised entirely of lettuce chunks, shredded carrot and olives, no hint of the ‘vegan ranch’ or ‘vegan aeoli’ could be detected; no cheez or facon, the only flavour at all lay in the oily croutons.
To top it off, the waiter - who had no one else to serve - forgot to bring cutlery to the table: the only occupied table in the entire establishment. And she appeared entirely confused when I requested cutlery, so much so that I had to repeat the request 3 times.
I honestly don’t know how this place survives. At the risk of sounding like a snob, this venue wouldn’t last a week in Sydney or Melbourne.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-12
Pros: Nice enough decor and ambience
Cons: Bland tasteless uninspired food, ‘Fresh juice’ not fresh, Overpriced for what it is
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Maggiemags
Points +133
A favorite! - Edit
I love the food here and the staff! I really like that there are lots of gluten-free and vegan options. Everything has tasted good. I went to the Valentine’s Day tasting menu yesterday and it was pricey but delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-15
Pros: Food is great!, Gluten-free options, Lots of vegan options
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SJ738
Points +474
Disappointing Veg Restaurant - Edit
Had high hopes based on other reviews, but the food was disappointing. Gobi Manchurian was served cold and lacked flavor, similar to the main seitan dish which was just ok. Worst was the tiramisu cake which was stale and rubbery
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-27
Jessr116
That sounds really disappointing :(, but maybe just an off night? Such a bummer that your gobi Manchurian was cold, I've definitely had it there warm many times and it was delicious then
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matchaoatmeal
Points +282
Delicious healthy wholesome awesome food - Edit
Awesome family-run vegan/vegetarian spot serving up wholesome comforting dishes from a variety of global cuisines. Some dishes lean in the direction of whole foods/plant-based (like the salad bowls and the soups) while others are more straight-up comfort food (like nachos and pizza). I greatly appreciated that the menu designates which items contain coconut. They are overall very accommodating of dietary preferences.
Read moreWe started with the iconic red lentil soup that was absolutely delightful. It is hearty and filled with satisfying little bites of seasonal vegetables. Next, we had the eggplant caponata that was on the heavier side but irresistibly seasoned. The mantra salad bowl was a big winner; I would have loved if the biryani was made with brown rice, but overall it seemed extremely healthy but also filling and super flavorful. The TexMex enchilada was AMAZING (although the term “enchilada is used pretty loosely… clearly this thing was a burrito!) It was filled with delicious fresh veggies and black beans and topped with incredible spicy mole sauce.
We had such a great, filling, nourishing meal, and this was just from the lunch menu! We can’t wait to come back and try the dinner menu sometime that had awesome offerings like Jamaican jerk tempeh. Overall, this was a great meal that reminded me of the kind of old-school vegan restaurants that are hard to find these days. It is worth the trip out from Boston for anyone who is in search of a healthy, delicious meal.
Pros: Menu clearly labeled with allergens e.g. coconut, Delicious flavorful food, Great service
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Atp146
Points +295
Great food and reasonably priced - Edit
We got the jerk tempeh, ravioli, eggplant crostini, glass of wine and the crème brûlée and what a meal it was! It was under $100 after tip so I’d say that’s pretty good especially considering how good the food was. Service was fast and friendly. Came here a second time and everything was amazing again. Such unique flavors that I haven’t had anywhere else. A must have!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-11
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kale_queen
Points +474
Amazing - Edit
I love all the food I’ve gotten here, and will be a regular once I live closer.
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Tams1
Points +40
Favorite to date!! - Edit
Love Red Lentil! Super sweet staff with amazing all vegan & veggie choices. So many flavors and choices. They have plenty of WFPB but they also have vegan cheeses, sauces and dips to add all those lovely flavors.
Read moreLove the loaded nachos to start… lasagne and pistachio- corn cake tofu dishes are so well balanced. Yes… they even have multiple choices of vegan deserts. 😋
Haven’t tried brunch yet but look forward to it soon!
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3547
A Really Nice Vegetarian Restaurant - Edit
Amazing vegan food, well seasoned. Grear for a casual bite out or a nice dinner.
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apriore
Points +20
Excellent ! - Edit
I love the creativity with the menu. I’m from South Florida where vegan restaurants are mainly fast food. Staff was friendly and attentive!
Read morePros: Diverse menu, Good flavors, Reasonably priced
Cons: Only critique is the good could have been hotter
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arie1951
Points +21
Great Vegan and veggie offerings - Edit
Excellent food and service. Special Thanksgiving menu but you need a reservation because it is popular. We go every year.
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brandeexv
Points +600
Amazing and unique ! - Edit
The food was amazing. The only reason I gave it 4/5 instead of 5 is because it’s not fully vegan. The menu had a good variety, and entrees I have yet to see at other vegan/veg restaurants! The portions are bigger than they look! The presentation is also phenomenal. I went there for my birthday dinner and was very pleased by everything (:
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DavidBrewster
Points +340
Nice brunch food - Edit
The menu is kinda confusing for how to request a vegan option. Food was good.
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Shellv
Points +271
Great menu! - Edit
Extensive array of healthy and "treat" vegan, vegetarian, and gluten friendly lunches, dinners, beverages, and desserts at reasonable prices. I loved the coconut and herb encrusted tofu with corn cake and spinach. I wish every city had this place.
Read morePros: Wonderful selection , Pretty healthy, not sparing flavor, Friendly and informed service
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unholycow
Points +76
My Go-To Restaurant for vegan food - Edit
I love their gobi manchurian and their nachos prepared with vegan cheese. They have great special seasonal offerings like a multi course Thanksgiving meal. I can take people who aren’t vegan here and they always have something they like, too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-19
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DonnaCicc
Points +280
Great vegan options - Edit
A really nice little restaurant with tons of vegan options. The portobello calamari appetizer was SO delicious. My husband had the paella and I had the Nirvana Delight. Both were excellent. We had no room left for dessert but we will be back because they were all vegan and sounded great. Our server was wonderful.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Nice atmosphere , Great service
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ElliotWilliams
Points +28
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Very kind people, and amazing vegan food! Imo best vegan fine dining in the Boston Metro
Read morePros: Food presentation , Tofu Benedict, Delicious!
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GlobeTrotter18
Points +853
Amazing vegan/veg food with flare - Edit
Great place for a relaxing upscale vegan food. The oyster mushrooms app was very creative and tasty. The lentil soup was very cream and flavorful. The vegan tandoori was amazing. Love the cheese cake.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Creative dishes, Value for $ ,vegan & gf options well marke
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vegandemon420
Points +25
Fcking amazing - Edit
I wish I could have tried everything….. the chimichurri tempeh and lasagna were to die for. Reasonable prices too!!! Definitely need to go back for brunch ASAP. Service was incredible! Butternut squash was FIREEEEEEEE
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sam654321
Points +3549
Twas ok - Edit
I got the Gobi Manchurian and Oyster Mushroom "Calamari"
Read more$30 2 items.
They werent bad.
I got it to go but inside looks ok to eat in for a night out.
Heard so much about this place and finally made it over to try it.
Twas ok, but I wouldnt make a special trip.
Parking was ok at lunchtime.
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