Herb in Leicester

Visited for the first time today and was absolutely blown away by the service, the chill interior and the incredible food! We had the masala dosas and wow they were huge and such good value for money. We arrived when they opened and within a half an hour the whole restaurant was nearly fully booked. I really wish we lived closer as we’d be regulars.

The food was good. It was a shame that the restaurant didn't acknowledge that it was my son's 21st birthday even though I'd mentioned it in the booking and when I phoned to check the booking. I even asked if they could make sure we had a nice table but it felt we were just plonked anywhere, which happened to be by a large noisy group and a family with a toddler on an electronic toy. For that reason I'm only giving 2 stars for service and atmosphere.

Found the Herb after watch rugby at tigers. Amazing food, well worth it and intended to visit again.

A beautifully decorated restaurant. The food was so delicious and portion sizes were very generous. The staff were very friendly. Great place for us to go for my mum's birthday. Loved the Jesus and the last supper artwork on the wall. It was breathtaking!

A very pleasant, beautiful, cozy place with quiet music to relax. The food and masala tea were very, very tasty. The waiters are caring, friendly and attentive. I will definitely come again and recommend it to everyone. The food is vegetarian.

We came to Herb on a recommendation from family, and are really glad we did, I didn't usually attend vegetarian restaurants, but I didn't feel like meat was missing from my meal, so very pleasantly surprised. The poppadoms were the lightest and crispiest I've ever had, and the pickles they were served with were really tasty. The special Thali was a real treat, all the dishes were well cooked and had a beautiful depth of flavour. Staff were friendly and helpful, but could have checked in on if we needed more drinks, and brought the bill while we were still eating dessert unprompted which seemed a little unusual. Will definitely return.

Great restaurant with the utmost customer service. Food was delicious, probably one of the best Dosa spot in the city. Gopika took care of us with great hospitality along with the whole staff.

Great restaurant and atmosphere definitely recommend

Aware it was vegan but tried the thali, unfortunately most dishes were much of the same and was very expensive

Ive been here four times and each time had a brilliant time. Food, service and ambience second to none. My most recent visit was 30/11/24 and we had the chat and tofu for starter (really tasty) and then a dosa each for main (although shouldve shared this) Had a great time and would go back again

Good Food and fairly quick delivery

Chrztyn was our waiter and he was amazing! Such great recommendations and everything was delicious. Shout out to the magician as well for showing us some good tricks.

The food was amazing and the service is brilliant - all staff are so attentive and friendly. We were served by Aarthi who was great. We always come in for a treat or date night and will be back!

"The friendly staff always greet you with warm smiles, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The food is absolutely beautiful, bursting with flavor and presented with care. A perfect spot for an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend!"

Everything about this place was amazing. Friendly staff, great food amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are in town. Best palace for vegetarians

Delicious affordable lunch deal, perfect curry and dosa.

Atmospheric decor, a buzz inside and attentive waiters. Loved that everything’s vegan too!

My experience at herb was something that tops almost all restaurant i've been too. Ordered takeout in person right when they opened and it was handled perfect. I didn't expect much since it was take out and a Sunday morning. I was seated with about a 5 minute wait (i only ordered 2 things). As i was waiting, one of the employees bought over some soup for me, I was confused because I did't order it, but he told me it was on the house, while I wait. I was so impressed by this because it really shows how much this place cares about customer service. I will be back and this time with friends and family because i recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to eat, the food was amazing and the service is way above what you expect from any restaurant.

Really good food. Fun decor, friendly service, lots of pride in their food. And the food is so good. The Thali is a lot of food but all of it is fantastic.

Everything was perfect. The food was delicious and arrived hot and on time. First time ordered but surely will order again. 10/10

"I visited Herb in Leicester for a lunchtime thali, priced at just £5.95, and was thoroughly impressed. The meal was outstanding in both quality and portion size—double what I’ve received at other restaurants for half the price. The flavors were vibrant and authentic, offering incredible value for money. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend Herb to anyone looking for a delicious, affordable meal in Leicester."

My favourite place to eat! Great food, service and atmosphere. Love the business lunches- wonderful value. The main menu is also fabulous of course. I really like and appreciate the attitude and service of the staff. So friendly and kind.

Great gluten and dairy free options & lovely staff. Masala Dosa was lovely and very very filling!

Fantastic plant based curry. Really great service. These guys know how to take care of you and serve up very good food. Great. As always. Adarsh looked after me very well. Would recommend 100%

First time at Herb and it proved to be a wonderful occasion. Food, atmosphere and service were certainly 5 star. Will certainly be returning.

Superb veggie (or vegan, if you prefer that option) food at this South Indian restaurant. Try the excellent masala dosa.

Herb is possibly the most beautiful restaurant I have visited. From the ornate gilt mirrors to the colourful floor tiles, the decor is overwhelming. The food is excellent, the staff are helpful and friendly, and we loved it. Definitely recommend it

in Leicester is a hidden gem for anyone looking to indulge in authentic, flavorful vegan Keralan cuisine. From the moment we arrived, the staff’s warm and attentive service made us feel right at home. Special thank you to Adarsh, our waiter. The tofu was perfectly cooked, and the slim thali offered a delightful variety of rich, vibrant flavors. The unexpected star, however, was the banana roast—a unique dish that was nothing short of spectacular. Herb has mastered the art of combining taste with creativity, and we’ll definitely be back!

We keep coming back as the food and service are both excellent. Adarsh was very attentive and made sure we had a great experience

As ever amazing food and service . Great variety of vegetarian food . Aarthi was great looking after us at our table .thank you .

Whenever we’re in England, we make it a point to visit Herb. We always choose the vegan slim thali, and this time, we also tried the tofu starter. Every dish is consistently delicious. The staff are fantastic; Adarash served us on this visit, and he was warm, friendly, and eager to guide us through the best vegan options. He even offered us a delicious soup instead of their ginger coffee. The atmosphere adds to the experience—it’s truly lovely. I would highly recommend Herb to anyone looking for a unique vegan dining experience. Looking forward to our next visit!

Herb in Leicester is a hidden gem for anyone looking to indulge in authentic, flavorful vegan Keralan cuisine. From the moment we arrived, the staff’s warm and attentive service made us feel right at home. Special thanks to Adarsh, our waiter. The tofu was perfectly cooked, and the slim thali offered a delightful variety of rich, vibrant flavors. The unexpected star, however, was the banana roast—a unique dish that was nothing short of spectacular. Herb has mastered the art of combining taste with creativity, and we’ll definitely be back!

My goodness what a fantastic find! Lunch here was superb and I was soo happy with my meal and experience

Beautiful place with outstanding food, Leicester must try!

We are pure vegetarians and we booked a table for 5, on a Sunday the food was below average, the soup we had for a starter was like a lentil dhal, every dish was below average we spent over £150 and we definitely won't be going there again, we thought we'd try it as the reviews were good, definitely not, and more expensive than others, we always go sharmille on belgrave road or chai Pani there food is always good and fairly priced, we are Indian and definitely know our food and we expect high standards at this price, lesson learned, disappointing.

Our host Jommery was very kind and helpful. The food was AMAZING and the service was wonderful. Thank you!!

Vegan business lunch was wonderful. Always a happy and polite service. Very clean and lovely atmosphere 10/10

We had a lovely meal here and will definitely be returning - it's great that there are tasty veggies and vegan options available. Absolutely worth a visit.

I love this place. The food is so tasty and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommended.

Good food. Friendly staff. Good atmosphere.

Good food, good athmosphere and friendly staff, good service.

Excellent vegetarian food and service to match!!

2nd visit. Both were great. Lovely decor hosted by warm and friendly staff. Recommend lunchtime special, very good value .

Reasonable food is slightly more expensive compared to equivalent South Indian restaurants. Masala Dosa was good. I had to request more Sambhar. The quantity of Sambhar given could be better.

Really innovative vegan food, just wish the menu had images but still very much a delight

Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Leicester

Amazing food I ever had.Great service also. I love it.

Food was good, All staffs were lovely and so polite with customers and one of the best atmosphere i have experienced in uk really loved it

Excellent flavours, attentive service, and good prices. Heartily recommend this place!

One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve came across in my life. My food was excellent and the staff were friendly and easy to talk with. So glad I found this place. I'll definitely be back with more people next time! Thank you for the delicious vegan food! please don't hesitate to give a go

Fantastic food, amazing service and great prices! I recently held a party here - we were given our own private room and the staff really went the extra mile to make the evening perfect. We had a set menu which I was able to adjust to suit dietary requirements. Thank you!

Really nice food. Friendly staff. Will definitely go again.

The thaali is amazing, great atmosphere and staff are so humble.

We ate far too much as the portions are massive but everything was incredible and the service was so friendly and attentive. Really recommend.

Really lovely place, interior to the food and service was amazing. Highly recommend

This restaurant is an absolute must for anyone visiting Leicester. It is as near to perfection as I could imagine. Completely gluten free and veggie with tastes that are sublime. And my ‘business lunch’ - see photo - for £5.95, incredible.

We love the dosas at Herb! They are always crispy, tasty, freshly made and delicious! The rasam and chutnies are also lovely, as are the staff and ambience! Definitely recommended if you want to have vegetarian Indian food in Leicester city centre! Be sure to try Onion Rava Masala Dosa!

Fantastic restaurant. Had idil and vada for starters shared between 4, followed by 2 eating thali and 2 eating dosa. Portion sizes were great; good bang for buck and beautiful flavours. Decor was lovely. The waiters were attentive and refilled water as needed. Thank you to the staff as I ordered a tea which I didn't realise included dairy, after telling the staff they brought me a peppermint tea without me asking which I was delighted to receive. They also kindly took the price of the tea of the bill. Throughly recommend!

We discovered this place accidently but wow, I'm so pleased we decided to eat at Herb! All of the food is vegetarian (with lots of vegan/gluten free options) and tastes absolutely incredible. George, our waiter, was very attentive, friendly, and helped with any questions we had about the menu. Thanks so much, George and team! Worth mentioning that the atmosphere of this restaurant is very relaxing and inviting- we're planning to come back soon!

The whole experience is a pleasure every time I come . And I've been many times .Great food . Lovely decor and the staff are the nicest people you could ever meet 5 stars from me

Great place for vegetarian food. Greeted well Stunning interiors, great service, delicious food. All the authentic taste and full of flavours. Certainly not to be missed. Will definitely be visiting again. Well done team.

Absolutely beautiful atmosphere to eat in but sadly the food was quite bland and lacked flavour.

We made a reservation ahead of time. Just as well, as it gets really busy over lunchtime. We ordered the Thali platters. It comes with dosa and chutney and 5 different curries and potato. They were not too spicy but full of flavor. Our waiter took our order promptly and the food arrived in good time. We really enjoyed our meal and can really recommend this restaurant!

Came here first time for dinner yesterday. Amazing food 😊

I wanted to share some feedback regarding our recent dining experience. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations. We ordered two different dosas—Pav Bhaji and Masala Dosa—but both had the same filling and tasted identical, despite being listed under different names. Additionally, the portion sizes were quite small. We also noticed that the service seemed inconsistent, with attention given based on guests' appearances rather than evenly across all diners. We hope this feedback is helpful and will be considered for future improvements

They provide separate menu of without onion and garlic, required for vaishnav / Swaminarayan followers.

Wonderful service with exceptional food. Highly recommend it. We’ll definitely be back

Delicious food, very good value and super service.

An amazingly friendly,welcoming restaurant. Beautiful d3cor, delicious food and great service from Mahi. Will definately be back many times. First class.

Wow - what an experience. We’ve never had South Indian cuisine before and I’m SO glad we tried it today. Absolutely amazing. I’m vegan and we had a delicious, fresh, tasty and wholesome meal. We had the tofu and the “doughnut” dish for starters with their accompanying sauces and they were so flavoursome, rich in colour, texture and taste and so nourishing. We then were recommend the Large Thali by our waiter Adarsh - this is a dish with eight dishes and the sweet dessert and my God, what a delight. The tastes varied from dish to dish with each curry possessing a unique and distinct flavour. The food is fresh, wholesome, tasty, clean and delicious. Amazing. Our waiter Adarsh was so friendly and polite and we had some lovely conversation with him. Adarsh is one of those people who ooze customer service and he delivered a great experience. Another cherry on the cake was the magic experience courtesy of MagicAmit - this was the piece de la resistance. Wow. We were blown away by his magic tricks and he left us scratching our heads. What a great touch! Amazing venue, fantastic food, super staff, masterful magic and great vibes. If you’re vegetarian or vegan - you HAVE to come here. You won’t regret it. 10/10.

Had a absolutely delicious meal, vegan options were amazing! Service was excellent by all staff. In particular, thank you to Adarsh who was super helpful with helping us choose what to order and was very friendly. Also really enjoyed the magic tricks from Magic Amit who left us flabbergasted with his tricks! Will definitely be visiting again.

Fabulous restaurant with delicious food and great choice

A lovely vegetarian Indian restaurant. Excellent, attentive staff, lovely food and great ambience! What more can I say? Oh yes and the Malbec is good too.

Brilliant food, great value and superb service. So many choices as a vegetarian. Would highly recommend.

It was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Herb has been visited many, many times now by me - the first time I had Thali, which had an excellent soup starter and a wonderful dessert and some decent curries. On a second visit, I went for main dishes of aubergine and papaya stew, which were of a very high quality, as were the breads. Good friendly service in a very clean restaurant. I hope you enjoy this place if you go. Lunchtime the thali is exceptional value and very high quality. The restaurant is renowned for the dosa - rise based flat breads. Many times, these have appeared on television in the UK. Service is to a very high and friendly standard. Awards have been won with good reason. A fantastic range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, many of which are complimentary to the food. It is one of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants. Great decor. Spotlessly clean. Booking advisable at weekends and busy times. Thanks very much.

Best vegan 🌱 restaurant in Leicester! Amazing food and service and great value for money and generous portions. Thank you ! ⭐️

Cool interior with a very relaxed atmosphere. Ironically, North Indian chaat appetizers were better than our South Indian entrées. Dosas were alright but chutneys and sambar were lacking seasoning (salt) and flavor. Did not care for my jackfruit dish as if had a stringy taste and unremarkable flavor. Men's bathroom needed some deodorizing.

Mind is blown once again, at the quality of the food. Beautiful customer service and such kindness radiating from the staff. We enjoyed vegan and gluten free vegan meals. Do eat here, there’s a reason they have such good reviews!

Visited Herb several times now and will always return if i’m in the area. Travelled around an hour from Nottingham to come here that’s how good the food is! Staff are lovely and helpful, and the restaurant interior is beautifully decorated and well kept. As for the food, Herb is one of my favourite restaurants and could not recommend highly enough! The portion sizes are great too and will keep you full for ages ☺️

Delicious food, amazing decor and atmosphere and excellent service from Adarsh! Thanks so much, highly recommend.

Excellent, whether you're a vegetarian or omnivore. Delicious vegetarian food that embraces an array of textures and cooking methods, I was quite impressed. We went for Mum's birthday and she loved it. The servers were friendly and attentive, with a good sense of humour as well. This is not only the best vegetarian restaurant in Leicester but one of the best I have been to anywhere, including abroad. Thanks again to the whole team for making it a special visit.

Loved it here. I would travel back for a weekend in Leicester from Surrey to eat here again.

Delicious food and a very pleasant atmosphere.

I had the slim thali which was an absolutely delicious assortment of curries, rice, poori, and raita. The service and atmosphere were both fabulous and I look forward to coming back!

Great food, polite and friendly delivery

It was an amazing experience at Herb today !! Great food & next level customer service with stunning ambience ❤️ The service and attentiveness is equitable to a five star restaurant. The food is flavourful and pocket friendly. If you are looking for an authentic Kerala style vegetarian food in Leicester,Herb is the answer for that !! High recommended !! Value for money

Delicious food but totally wrong order.

We booked in advance without noticing that the restaurant was 100% vegetarian so entered initially with slight apprehension. The staff were absolutely amazing from the moment we walked through the door and the restaurant itself had an amazing feel to it and it wasn’t long before the apprehension subsided. The food arrived soon after ordering and if there had been any reservations they would have been quickly quashed with the standard of food. I have always been under the impression that a meal is not complete without meat and I can honestly say in all of the years of eating Indian food this was by far the best I have ever eaten. I would strongly suggest the Thali which is in the pre theatre menu, every element offered an amazing sensation on the tastebuds even with the absence of meat. There is a cocktail bar attached owned by the restaurant and that too had fantastic decor and matched the experience provided by the restaurant. The big question is will I return ?? Yes but not before I go to their other restaurant which is on the opposite side of the road, serves meat and has won a national curry award with similar menu but with added meat 😍

Really tasty food, good atmosphere and great service.

Beautiful food, we all had the Thali and it was delicious. A selection of 9 sauces plus breads and puddings, available gluten free by swapping out for a very tasty bread, we would come again without a doubt!

Just wonderful! Many people had recommended it to us, but we didn't expect it to excite us so much! Vegetarian Indian restaurant, with a wide variety of dishes, which I think everyone can enjoy, since it wasn't particularly hot. The fact that all the dishes are vegetarian, got me out of the difficult situation of looking to see what I can or can't eat, as I usually do in most restaurants. Big portions with very good prices. The biriyani served in banana leaves and the paneer are worth trying.

Food is tasty but slightly pricy

Food is great as long as u try the tried and tested ones The thalis are amazing !!

As described by others: personalized service, ambiance, exquisite food.

We stumbled across this restaurant last night. What a treat! The food was delicious, the staff were so nice and thr service was exceptional. We will definitely be visiting again!

Delicious food with authenticity

Always a fantastic meal here, having eaten several times now at lunch and dinner. Smooth, efficient service, great decor and atmosphere, and brilliant menu choices. Food is freshly prepared and full of flavour. All vegetarian, and many vegan options. Plus there's now the vegan cocktail bar next door for snacks and drinks. Highly recommended.

Delicious vegetarian food (I'm not vegetarian) in a lovely setting.

Brilliant place. Great food. Great service. Staff very helpful. All food cooked to perfection. Sensibly priced too. Lovely clean restaurant and a wonderful frieze on the wall depicting Christ and the disciples at the last supper. Marvellous on every level. Update: still great on 19.08.22. Update 03.02.22: went again. Still excellent!