Vegan Dining

You might be inspired to try vegan food for Veganuary each January or you may be contemplating a more permanent change.  There's a growing appetite for plant-based food seeing innovative restaurants and cafes in the Windsor area developing and offering a fabulous range of vegan menu choices.

Whether it’s for reasons of health, environment, or simply a desire to eat less meat, here are some of the tasty vegan dining options to seek out in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. 

The Castle Hotel Windsor

The Castle Hotel recognises the growing need to provide plant-based and vegetarian options on the menus to help guests stick to a healthier or special lifestyle and lower the impact on the planet.  You will find Leaf has various delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options to dine on. These include a plant-based sushi platter, a Thai vegetable curry, a vegan club sandwich with grilled tofu, hummus, plum tomatoes, smashed avocado, and chilli flakes and the popular plant based burger and fries.

Browse The Castle Hotel Windsor's menus which include a plant-based menu and a vegan afternoon tea menu too.

Vegan Winter Wellington at Leaf

The Savill Garden Kitchen

Have a look at the latest menus for The Savill Garden Kitchen.  Vegan options include the Zucca pizza and Butternut Squash Risotto.

1423 China Kitchen

1423 China Kitchen offers a truly authentic Chinese dining experience, using only the best local product and many seasonings, spices, and other fresh ingredients imported directly from Szechuan.  They are also pleased to offer a comprehensive vegan menu featuring: vegan starter platter, vegan tapas, chiu yim tapas, vegan dim sum, aromatic crispy vegan duck, vegan soup, assorted dry wok, authentic vegan chicken and pork (made from soy protein), curry and authentic noodles.

Banana Tree

Enjoy a pan-Asian vegan feast at Banana Tree where they hand pick the best dishes from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia to feature on their menu, from soups and salads, to wok-tossed noodles, stir fries and curries, as well as South-East Asia-inspired desserts and cocktails. Behind the scenes, they are constantly developing plant-based meat alternatives and are proud to say more than 40% of their menu is plant-based! The vegan menu includes starters Sweetcorn Fritter Balls and Crispy Vegan Gyoza; mains feature soupy noodles, wok-tossed noodles and curries as well as regional specialties like Vegan Katsu Curry.  Visit Banana Tree and click on the vegan filter.

wagamama Windsor

wagamama know the earth could benefit from us all eating a few more plants so, they've made 50% of their menu plant based, to provide you with the option whenever you fancy through soulful substitutes that don’t compromise on taste.

The Real Greek

The Real Greek's vegan menu includes a selection of dishes such as Houmous, Crudités, Greek Flatbread, Melitzanosalata, Yellow Fava, Falafel, Grilled Aubergine, Gigandes with Spinach and the amazing Vegan Souvlaki Wraps (choose from Falafel with tahini or Vegan Meatballs).  Sides include Aegean Slaw and Pourgouri - Bulgar Wheat.

The Real Greek

Bill's Windsor

Whether looking for a cosy table for two, or celebrating with friends and family, Bill’s Windsor has something for everyone, whatever the time of day. Open all day and into the night, they’re well-known for their legendary breakfasts, veg-centric lunches, and à la carte dinners. Their menu has always had a strong emphasis on vegetarian food and fresh produce which stems from founder, Bill Collison’s, days as a greengrocer. Nearly 50 percent of the dishes on their menu are vegan or vegetarian which is something they are very proud of. Always warm and welcoming, why not stop by and try out their daily dinner specials and fresh plant-based alternatives.

Danesfield House Hotel and Spa

Danesfield House Hotel's Executive Chef, Matthew Edmonds and his team celebrate seasonal English ingredients turning simple local produce into well executed modern British cookery. Their A La Carte Vegetarian and Vegan menu is available during dinner service only in the Orangery and is priced at £45 for two course and £55 for three courses.  View Danesfield House Hotel's website for the latest seasonal menu.

Côte Brasserie Eton/Windsor

Côte Brasserie's riverside restaurant has a growing vegan menu with a French twist which features vegan starters such as a Warm Baked Beetroot and vegan main courses including Mushroom Cassoulet and a Vegan Côte Burger.  Choose something to drink from Côte's vegan wine list.  Visit Côte Brasserie's website and click on the vegan filter.