Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Pizza
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Opened in Feb 2013 this vegetarian restaurant offers a varied menu with many vegan choices. Serves lunch, dinner, brunch, fresh juices, smoothies, organic cocktails and organic beers & wines. Pleasant atmosphere with plenty of free parking. One block away from the T, Riverside green line D. Reported closed April 2023.
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1203 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, USA, 02461
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Added by Roberta Stack on 22 Mar 2013
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51 Reviews
First Review by Roberta Stack
TumeriaVLanglois
Points +28
Great place to eat - Edit
I love Walnut Grille. It isn't 100% vegan but it is vegetarian. Almost all dishes can be made vegan, however. They also cater to Gluten Free needs. The food is excellent and the service is good. They have excellent deserts and smoothies. I recommend the Blue Moon smoothie, and if you go on the right night, the Zebra Cake is to die for! All in all a wonderful restaurant.
Read morePros: Most things can be made vegan, excellent food, nice atmosphere
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770veg
Points +3351
Filling and fresh - Edit
Was in the neighborhood and hungry. Stopped in for lunch. Atmosphere was clean and upscale looking. It was the tail end of their lunch time so I was the only patron there. There were a variety of choices on the lunch menu. It wasn’t clear that you could make the vegetarian options vegan, but seemed not a problem when I asked. I went with the tempeh Reuben with sweet potato fries. Food was fresh and filling. I was satisfied but wouldn’t say it’s anything fantastic to make a special trip for. Probably a good staple to have in your neighborhood if you are a local vegetarian or vegan.
Read morePros: A variety of options
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sam654321
Points +2848
Tasty !! - Edit
I got the tempeh reuben sammie (came with sweet potato fries),
Read moreGobi Manchurian, side of chickun strips, and side of grilled tofu for like $40.
It was all pretty good!
Sammie was good even though I usually do not like tempeh.
The sides we ok...the tofu was too squishy and the chickun coulda used more flavor or some kinda dip or sauce.
Butttt I loveedddd the Gobi !!!
It was so good...not overwhelming spicy.
This place is probly worth a special drive for a date night.
They even have a parking lot in the rear to use...if its not filled up.
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donnatori
Points +254
Love this place - Edit
Update, 12/9/22. Just a heads up, they changed menu but it’s not on website yet so call before ordering take-out. Hopefully they’ll fix it soon!
Read morePrevious review from 2020. I live in Newton, I’m vegan, and eat here often! Still has in-person dining, even during the pandemic. Take-out is great. It’s vegetarian but most dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. My meat-eating friends love this place! All food is excellent. Friendly staff. Nice, comfortable place. Great juices and vegan desserts too!
Updated from previous review on 2020-12-31
Pros: Tastes great, Good service, So many vegan options!
Cons: Can’t think of anything
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lizardlucas
Points +1035
Fantastic - Edit
We split the Gobi Manchurian and the samosas - I had been craving samosas and both appetizers were excellent. I had the chick'n picatta for an entrée; huge dish with tons of sauce, capers, and mushroom, and a very filling soy cutlet.
Read moreStaff were very nice and attentive on a fairly busy evening. Good prices for the portions - $12 for the Gobi, which I thought was a little high for cauliflower, $7 for two samosas, and then ~$20 for the entrees.
My one complaint is that though it is nice that they label which wines are vegan, it's pretty sad to see one white and two reds and the rest not vegan. I wasn't feeling a chardonnay or a red blend, so I passed 😅
Pros: Many vegan options , Good atmosphere , Off street parking behind the building!
Cons: More vegan wine options please!
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theveganreg
Points +394
So many choices!! - Edit
All I can say is wow. Everything we ordered was spectacular. We got the gobi manchurian appetizer and I got the tofu tikka masala. The texture of the tofu reminded me so much of paneer, which is something I’ve missed a lot after going vegan. Anyway, we also had the seitan chicken picatta and seitan Marsala. The seitan texture was so reminiscent of chicken and the flavors of each dish were spot-on. Very nice vibe and super friendly staff as well.
Read morePros: So many options , Delicious variety of dishes and flavors
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SaraNorlin
Points +3271
All American menu - Edit
Want to take your carnist relatives someplace with a menu they'll recognize but without the dead animals? Go here! The food was pretty good overall
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yoronisrael
Points +109
Excellent experience overall, good find. - Edit
Amazing main course “portobello steak.”
Read morePros: Almost completely vegan, Fantastic “steak dinner” using portobellos
Cons: Missed on the dessert a bit, Vegan ice cream too hard, brownie too cold
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tarab123
Points +30
Breakfast - Edit
Pancakes and breakfast food was very good and nicely presented. Very pleasant atmosphere as well.
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Sarah P
Points +8529
Pretty good - Edit
We ate lunch here on a Monday when there were two other tables occupied. The service was just okay, and so was the food overall. The cream of mushroom soup special was delicious(and vegan), and the vegan meatballs were pretty tasty, but my husband’s burrito was completely bland, and definitely not worth the $2.50 up charge for vegan cheese. The vegan BLT I ordered never arrived. We probably wouldn’t bother eating here again.
Read morePros: Nice menu options, Soups are always vegan, Nice to have a vegetarian place
Cons: Not great service, Not all the food was great
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DianaGoFish
Points +196
A favorite! - Edit
Always delicious and friendly. Menu has good variety. The pizzas always please the omnivores.
Read morePros: Delicious, Parking in back, Even omnivores love the pizzas
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AmeliaAmodei
Points +16
The food was delicious and the staff was friendly! The service was prompt. - Edit
Loved the tofu tikka masala! Delicious meal!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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VegnFoodie
Points +213
Always Delicious - Edit
Love this restaurant. Always consistently delicious. Love the Gobi Manchurian, I brought my kids this time and they even loved it. We also had the nachos. I'm vegan and this is something that isn't always easy to find. They are the best vegan nachos around. My kids loved the pizza. I tried the butter nut squash soup it was delicious and I was able to get it with gluten free bread. My husband tried the Thai Res Curry and liked it. He's not vegan/vegetarian but can always find something he likes on their menu. Definitely a great place especially if you are vegan or gf.
Read morePros: Everything can be made vegan, Offers GF options , Menu is clearly labeled
Cons: Expensive
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Breah
Points +553
Pretty good - Edit
This place was good, but I thought I could have made something at home that was better. For that reason, it only gets 4 stars. We got the lentil lasagna and the sweet potato pizza. The pizza needed balsamic or more sauce so that it would be more balanced. We also got the carrot cake, which was surprisingly good if not a bit dry.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Carrot cake
Cons: Expensive, Needed more sauce
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Prajna
Points +4449
Delicious food - Edit
This place ia so good.
Read moreThe golbi manchuriano is amazing. But so is the pizza, or the seitan bites, or the fries, or many of their main dishes.
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!Worldwanderer!
Points +36
Love this place - Edit
Delicious vegan food. Lots of options. The desserts are also amazing. Went there with a group of friends and not all of them were vegan/vegetarian. They all loved it as well!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Does not offer meat dishes
Cons: A little bit pricey, Offers non-vegan (vegetarian) dishes
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Mira5
Points +46
Gobi Manchurian is so good! - Edit
This is my favorite dish from here, and it keeps me coming back😄
Read moreExcellent brunch menu as well!!
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HeatherVieira
Points +91
Great Vegan options - Edit
I work in Newton and enjoy their lunch menu. The BBQ seitan is my favorite appetizer. There is a parking lot behind the building that is easy to get in and out of.
Read morePros: Vegan, Good portions , Easy parking
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Jeh1123
Points +45
I dream of Walnut Grille - Edit
My family lives in nyc where there is no shortage of delicious vegan food, and when we visit Newton to see my husband’s family Walnut Grille is our spot! The food is INCREDIBLE!! The chicken picatta is what dreams are made of (even our non-veg relatives love it and can’t understand how it looks and tastes so much like chicken). We didn’t think anything could be better until we tried the nutty tofu! The red thai curry and the marsala are also delicious. We are big fans!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-08-18
Pros: Delicious, Variety , Friendly
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RioAsch
Points +68
Cute Spot - Edit
They're so nice here! Great place to bring non-vegan parents for a quiet brunch or dinner.
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TaylorTutwiler
Points +298
Really enjoyed! - Edit
I really loved the selection but my non-veggie husband didn’t really like the menu options. So I’d go back with other veggie friends!
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daikato
Points +74
most menu can be made vegan - Edit
recommended by my non-vegan friend living in Newton. good volume, couldn’t finish all and had to take some home.
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acheerygal
Points +118
French Toast Forever! - Edit
I've been here three or four times, and I still can't believe how delicious the french toast is! Best I've ever had. The staff is so friendly and attentive, too. Great spot!
Read morePros: Awesome food , Friendly staff, nice vibe
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JohnDundon
Points +72
Great variety and specials are usually creative and delicious - Edit
As a vegan who likes to dine with friends and family who are not necessarily vegan, this is a go-to restaurant. The food is delicious and accessible to most every palate - the deserts and wine list are great as well.
Read morePros: Variety of the menu, Wine list, Deserts
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starclark11
Points +80
Vegan brunch! - Edit
Very good preparation, fast service. Went for brunch, would like to try their dinner.
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JoshHyatt
Points +460
Good local option - Edit
The food is very good and the ambiance is very welcoming and chic. I had the French onion soup, delicious, greens bowl, very good and filling, and the pineapple upside-down cake with vegan ice cream, YUMMY! Highly recommend if you are in the area. Not too far off the D Green Line.
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GlobeTrotter18
Points +769
Great food and service - Edit
We have been coming here for the last 6 years to celebrate. We had a great anniversary dinner. Special was awesome. Everything was displayed well. Love the greens.
Read morePros: Lot if vegan and glutenfree options., Great service
Cons: Pricey
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