Foodstory describes itself as a fully vegetarian cafe, both on its website and in its HappyCow listing. The menu contains no meat or fish. HappyCow notes fish was removed from the menu in August 2018.
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Foodstory is a vegetarian cafe at its core. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and the venue describes itself as a 'vegetarian/vegan' operation on the website and HappyCow. No meat is served.
The entire menu is vegetarian — the only non-vegetarian items are absent entirely. The menu is built around plant-based proteins (tofu, jackfruit, falafel) and vegetables.
BioCafe operates as a fully vegan kitchen. No animal products are used, so the restaurant is inherently suitable for vegetarians.
Vegetarian options are clearly available; HappyCow labels the restaurant as 'Veg-options' with lacto-vegetarian options, and a vegetarian reviewer confirms ordering delivery with vegan 'beef' and plantain.
Vegetarian options are plentiful. Arepas and cachapas filled with cheese, plantain, and vegetables are among them. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Lacto'. Reviewers note 'good vegetarian options'.
Vegetarian options are marked (V) on the menu. Served from a shared kitchen.
Several dishes on the menu are marked with a V for vegetarian, including a Harissa Roast Courgette starter and a Pan Fried Gnocchi main.
HappyCow and TableAgent reviews note good vegetarian options including mushroom risotto, mushroom ravioli, and veggie tagine. The menu has a separate vegetarian section. Staff are described as helpful.
Madame Mew's states on its own site that vegetarian options are available. The menu includes a deep-fried vegetable spring roll.
The official menu lists a deep fried vegetable spring roll as a starter and has some dishes that could be vegetarian (e.g. vegetable spring roll, Pad Thai with prawns or chicken).
The lunch menu marks several dishes V for vegetarian, and the website states vegetarian options are available on request. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are reportedly accommodating.
The menu uses V tags to mark vegetarian items. Dedicated vegetarian starter, pasta, and main courses appear on the list. The kitchen operates as a shared Italian setup where meat and seafood dishes are also prepared.
Al Fresco is an Italian restaurant with a separate vegan menu and a wide a la carte selection. Vegetarian options are readily available. The venue’s website notes dishes for “everybody’s taste.”
The menu lists several vegetarian dishes, including tabouli stuffed bell pepper, Sicilian caponata, and MacSween's vegetarian haggis spring rolls. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination remains a possibility.
Vegetarian options (v) are clearly marked on the lunch menu, including bruschetta, peperonata, penne arrabiata, and canneloni ricotta e spinaci.


