River Green Cafe in South Norfolk

Fantastic vegan fine dining. Cosy restaurant with fantastic varied original menu. Was very impressed. My favourite was the satay noodles!

Absolutely superb in every way. Food was five plus star xx. Thank you so much.

Great starters with cauliflower Manchurian and gem tacos and excellent service. The main was vegan roast for us both which was delightful and delicious

I've never had a better vegan meal. All of the food I ordered had clearly prepared with care and thought. The price point is on the more expensive side but is well worth it. I cannot stress enough just how amazing this experience was.

I went here just over a couple weeks ago for my birthday. We were a party of 4 and got sat on a really beautiful, fairy lit round table which we couldn’t believe was so lovely. The staff were brilliant. All very attentive and personable. We felt very cared for throughout the evening, it was fabulous service. So much so I’ve kept meaning to leave this review. They left quite the impression. Our table were 2 vegans and 2 meat eaters and all of us were extremely pleased with the food. I tried bits of each meal and have to say the Glazed Okonomiyaki was beautiful, the pancake was insane. What really was a treat was the slice of cake they brought out for me after discovering it was my birthday at the end. They made my evening feel truly special and left us all singing their praises. We will be coming back and recommending them to anybody and everybody. Thank you so much Rivergreen for a truly memorable evening, we had the most fabulous time.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, nice place to eat and drink.

It was very nice I was not impressed with the fact the kitchen staff were not yelling at each other and shouting “behind!” And “corner!” Like in ‘Chicago Bear’ the new series but other than that my kimchi pancake was an 8.5/10 which is pretty good by my standards.

Delicious food, really inventive ingredients including British grown pulses and tasty chutneys and salads. Ice creams and sorbets were very nice: blood orange sorbet was a favourite.

I haven't been here since 2015.... It's lovely. The food may be a little on the pricey but it's worth it. We came here for a date lunch and we'll be back with friends. 10 out of 10

Incredible Vegan Food - by far the best we’ve had yet - great service, excellent selection of beers - an absolute must visit even if you’re not Veggie/Vegan

Just had a wonderful meal tonight, thank you to Chris and his team!

Christmas Cookery Class - I attended this last night and it was fabulous! My second course here, and it was even better this time as there is a special room for teaching. Chris the chef is very knowledgeable and a relaxed, informed teacher, and it's only a small group (who were lovely). You don't do much hands-on cooking but you get to eat the food made, and we came home with something too (don't eat before you go). Thank you Chris and Colette :-) ps. book fast if you want to go to any of the courses.

First things first, the food is brilliant. None of us 4 were vegans yet we were all delighted by the meals we had. The Wellington, Okonimiyaki, Leek Tart and Katsu all exceeded our expectations. I would say you have more reason to go here and experience true plant based eating if you aren't vegan. Our desserts were also delicious, the Sundae, affogato and pear brownie. The chef also came out to say hello, which was lovely. The only things that were more towards average were the speed of service in front of house and the atmosphere. Nothing special there. I definitely want to go back and try more of the dishes, especially the Christmas menu! Compliments to the chef, you really stand out from the rest.

Delicious food (all plant based), and great service. Definitely can recommend the nut roast, gorgeous gravy and roasted vegetables.

Had a very pleasant evening with family at The River Green Restaurant at which the food was the crowning glory ! Anyone who thinks that vegan cuisine is a poor second will soon be ousted of the notion by a trip here. Give it a try!

I couldn’t believe the absolute deliciousness of the menu! The dish I chose was Japanese and had won a prize. It was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Nice casual atmosphere, friendly staff. We were a party of 12 and we all had a wonderful time.

What a great restaurant! Everything was really lovely. The place is cosy and welcoming, the toilets were spotless (and unisex! Yay for inclusivity!) . The food was also delicious, I really struggled to decide what to pick as everything was interesting and appealing. The waiters were the perfect amount of warmth and presence without being suffocating. Really recommend a visit, thank you for a lovely experience ❤️

Brought my son here for his birthday as really enjoyed previous visit. Dog friendly which is great and enough room for our ex racing Greyhound Bob to layout. Had his own water bowl and special treats. Will be recommending to all my houndie friends.

Superb food and service. We were spoiled for choice and made very welcome - both us and our Springer.

Second time I have eaten here and this time was even better than the first. Had the burrito and it was so tasty. Has to be maybe one of the top things I have eaten this year. Service was great, atmosphere lovely. Wine was really good too. Then the sticky toffee pudding - amazing! Thank you.

Great restaurant - delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and good value. Three of us had the mushroom wellington, and this was excellent, and one of us went for the katsu squash, which he thoroughly enjoyed. The chocolate sundae and apple, date and ginger crumble are also highly recommended. I'm very much not a vegan but I'd definitely eat here again.

Wow, what a find! Found this place from Trip Advisor reviews as wanted a nice place for dinner for a date who is vegetarian and this restaurant did not disappoint. The menu is very varied and not at all main stream, with some interesting creations on there. The menu changes frequently and the meals we ordered were so full of flavour and worked so well. I am a non-vegetarian and usually not a big fan of that cuisine, but the dishes here were so flavourful, delightful in fact. All topped off with attentive, personal staff who made this whole evening very, very enjoyable.

Found this place from trip advisor reviews and was not disappointed. A interesting menu with good choice- what a mixture of flavours- not our normal choice of eatery but glad we tried it . The food was well presented and staff were knowledgeable about the menu

Had a really lovely meal here. The food was excellent, the atmosphere very pleasant and the staff very friendly and helpful. I had the Japanese tofu pancakes which were delicious and my partner really enjoyed the weekday roast with all the trimmings. We managed to fit in the chocolate torte for pudding which was beautifully done. Whether you are vegan or not this place is a real treat.

Amazing food, one of the best meals I have had. At last a vegetarian meal that is cooked by someone who understands vegetarian food. Amazing flavours. Loved it!

Our organisation was looking for a quality vegan restaurant to host a private dinner. Chris and the team created a fantastic three-course meal for 30 of our guests, opened the restaurant specially for us and could not have been more accommodating from start to finish! Would highly recommend this restaurant for functions and can't wait to come back!

I am taking friends to River Green to experience the astoundingly delicious food. A unique menu of meals and all GF and vegan. Usual lovely meal on Sunday.

It was yummy, as always. Crumble was absolutely scrumptious. Great choice of drinks. Main courses were a wide variety of cuisines. All three that we had were exquisite. Thanx

This was our first visit to the restaurant and it won't l be our last. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table and asked if it was ok. I got the feeling that if it wasn't they would have done everything they could to accommodate us. The restaurant was clean and the background music wasn't intrusive. The waitress was cheery but not over bearing. When the food came all I can say is WOW. I had the mushroom Wellington and it was amazing. The pastry was light and full of mushrooms. The vegetables and potatoes were perfectly cooked. You could tell the produce was freshly prepared and had not sat in water for ages. We went to this restaurant because my daughter is vegan but my husband is a real meat eater. I am pleased to say that he also was delighted with his meal and praised all aspects of our meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant to all.

Very disappointing. The portions were tiny and bulked up with lettuce leaves. The food was bland. A tiny portion of rice that had the look and taste that it had been reheated over and again. There were more lettuce leaves than anything else on the plate...Not even any dressing on it. No dressing or oils provided on the table, not even salt & pepper. We don't have big appetites, but after spending £29 a head, we left the place still hungry!! that's not good enough. Definitely won't be returning!!

Always return to try their new dishes which never disappoint us every time Tried the pilaff and dal this time A very filling, delicious Indian style dish with a balance of spices but not overpowering Saffron rice mixed with loads of locally sourced seasonal veg and generous amounts of almond flakes, topped with homemade squash chutney, which tastes quite special and surprises my tastebuds A bowl of hearty warm split pea dal accompanying as a side is perfect to enjoy in this autumn weather Chef Chris is friendly always, checking on us every time even though the kitchen is busy A warm welcoming and excellent service from the staff too Can’t find any alternative vegan restaurants better in Norwich Definitely a must-go if you haven’t

One of the best vegan meals I have had! See if this makes your mouth water: Glazed Okonomiyaki - Slices of a vegan Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) made with shredded vegetables, noodles, tofu, tempura scraps, mushrooms. Glazed in a sweet and sour mushroom okonomi sauce, served with black rice, homemade pickles, salad, celeriac remoulade, special mayo, crispy kale ‘seaweed,’ cauliflower kimchi, and tempura ....followed by quince and almond tarte tartin and toffee icecream! Wow! Can't wait to go back! Loads of other delicious things - you'd never miss meat and dairy if all vegan food was this good! Good service and very reasonable price for such excellent food. Thank you River Green!

Wow! Amazing meals at RG - both my friend and I were delighted that the food exceeded our expectations of the menu. I had the lovely, filling brunch. The (nut free) roast was superb and such a nice change from ready made fake sausages/bacon. The scrambled tofu was on point as were the homemade baked beans. Glazed Okonomiyaki was my friend's choice - he was equally blown away. I had a sample and regreted I couldn't have ordered that too. An excuse to come back. Damn! :D We barely talked while eating our Quince tarte tatins, which probably tells you how superb they were.

We've been to Rivergreen a few times now and have enjoyed every experience. There are a range of options to suit different tastes and I always find the meals so full of flavour. Often vegan food isn't worth eating out for as it's normally not the best quality but the food at Rivergreen is such good quality and the ingredients are so fresh and full of flavour. I love that they use locally grown ingredients. The restaurant is lovely and has a relaxed feel. I find it very sensory friendly and is never too overwhelmingly busy and love being able to see put over the park through the big windows.

This place is cooks badass. 👊 My otherwise non-vegan friend’s thoughts on the food: Cauliflower was AH. I’m trying to find the words. Like… It… had a very strong, erm… delicious taste of turmeric that balanced well with the sour sauce with it. The patatas bravas with the hint of paprika and fried green onions… and oh-my-dog the whole… Sunday roast centrepiece that used beetroot and dog-knows-what was just… mind blowing. This is one of the best Sunday roasts I ever had, and I don’t just mean the vegan ones… wow.

What a delightful and friendly restaurant we have found! Lovely menu selection to cater for all tastes whether it be a small snack or a threee course meal. Our lunch could not be faulted and were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Next time we will sample the desserts! 9/10

Excellent, original food, beautifully presented and healthy! Very nice location too with friendly efficient service. Well worth a visit.

We love your restaurant and so does our child! We are not vegans or vegetarians but your food is next level delicious and the service you all provide is top! You have always been very accommodating to us as as a family providing a great child’s menu with my daughter’s favourite (beans on toast) Keep up the amazing work! Would and do always recommend !!

I’ve been meeting friends for dinner here for many years… and for some reason never left a review. I don’t know why as it’s a wonderful restaurant. I preferred it when it was vegetarian rather than fully vegan, but you won’t be disappointed. (I’m neither...

Perfect for vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Very attentive staff and a wonderful ambience. I would highly recommend!

I had a very special lunch with my family for my 50th and we had to ask for doggy bags. We tried lots of things on the menu as we had very greedy vegan eyes as it all looked so fab and fresh! The owner came out a talked about his amazing Okinomiyake that he's perfected over the years, we all had a begrudging mouthful from my teens plate! Love this place and their plates. Can't recommend enough.

I have always had an amazing experience every time I’ve dined at River Green (which is too many to count now!). Being veggie / vegan over the years, it’s difficult finding enough choice when dining out - but that’s never been the case with River Green. In fact I frequently have difficultly deciding. The food is always so fresh, staff friendly and polite. I love the variety of dishes, and that they choose to cook using ingredients that are in season. We’ve also been to a few of the ‘themed’ evenings which are always a blast. Can’t wait to visit again in future.

Our most recent visit to River Green was just for coffee & cake which was as usual, lovely! In our experience Chris consistently serves delicious food, from a varied and interesting menu. Chris also caters for a number of food intolerances so no one needs...

Me and my partner have eaten in this restaurant a couple of times over the past year (including valentine's Day) and have always been very happy with the food and service. The menu is usually a mix of typical vegetarian options but cooked well using...

Best meal ever every mouthful was amazing. Great value for money and friendly staff and can’t wait to go back this month. Highly recommend

The food and service at River Green are consistently excellent and welcoming. Sometimes I dine alone and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. There is something on the menu for everyone and the menu changes with the seasons. I love the starters and variety...

Always amazing food. Can't recommend highly enough! Have eaten here many times and will be back many more.

I have always had an amazing experience every time I’ve dined at River Green (which is too many to count now!). Being veggie / vegan over the years, it’s difficult finding enough choice when dining out - but that’s never been the case with River...

This is my favourite vegan restaurant in Norwich, always hits the spot as far as taste, portion size and variety on the menu goes. Always seasonal, fresh ingredients and amazing flavours I’ve not experienced anywhere else in my 10 years of dining on vegan food....

Came for lunch with our 2 children, had a very lovely meal. There was something for each taste, and the kids menu is great and works even for picky eaters. The Wellington is just the best, and the deserts amazing (we had sundaes and torte)....

Outstanding as always. Excellent service and delicious food. Lovely choice for my 2 yo grandson too! Always our family go to for special occasions as we all walk the plant life road! Already looking forward to my son’s birthday in October to sample the Autumn...

This USED to be a great restaurant with a lovely choice of food but it’s now worthy, expensive and dull. For the few hours it’s open that is.

The food is delicious with unique options from Okonomiyaki to Enchiladas.

The best vegetarian food I have had in any restaurant, all obviously homemade, fantastic flavours, real gluten free dishes and great desserts, gluten free beers on tap! May become a regular😊 Very happy customers. Thanks.

3 years later and is still fabulous vegan food. Fresh local produce, lovely flavours. Excellent customer service ❤️

We went out for our adult twins birthday . The staff were friendly and helpful. My type 1 diabetic husband had his questions answered and he felt comfortable with his choice. The food was delicious and we had empty plates all round. It was a...

Have eaten here a few times and it never disappoints. Great food and much is locally sourced, like Norfolk grapes! Really interesting flavours and very satisfying.

Great friendly relaxing place to eat.

Food is such a great experience it never disappoints

A combination of great service and food. Would 1000% recommend for someone looking to try a different take on vegetarian/vegan cuisine.

What a fabulous find !!! On holiday looking for somewhere, found this gem , food was sensational

Brilliant restaurant serving fabulous food.

Lovely food. Delicious. Plenty of options. Very nice. Clean, tidy, nice location. Enjoyed it tremendously.

Really impressed with the whole restaurant, friendly and knowledgeable front of house/waiting staff. The chefs were so calm going about their business. Onto the food, we started with the cauliflower, perfectly cooked in a lip smacking sauce. Then the Japanese pancake, wow, so many interesting...

Absolutely amazing food. Everything is vegan which is great so no worry about eating something I don’t want to! I had the enchilada and my boyfriend had the Wellington. Flavours were insanely good, great place for a relaxed meal with good quality ingredients and lovely...

Another excellent meal. The menu is always changing but every new meal I try is a tasty delight . The staff are very attentive and friendly and seem to enjoy their work, which makes it an even.more pleasant experience.

Quite literally the best restaurant in Norwich. I had the summer roast and it was the nicest roast I’ve ever had. The food is impeccable and the service is fantastic (thank you Kate!!). I’ll be coming back 💚 I really hope the restaurant sells the roasts for Christmas ! X

We’re so happy we’ve found this absolute gem, food here was delicious, one of the best meals we’ve had in a while, the selection on the menu was brilliant and loved that they cater for so many different things (a lot of GF options too!)...

Brilliant restaurant for all diners whatever their preference..food is imaginative, plentiful and delicious. Great service too and dogs welcome but we're not a nuisance as the space is light and airy. Drinks menu equally excellent and all very good value. Just do it!!

Went here for our Son's 18 birthday, just a quiet dinner with a friend who is non-vegan. Wonderful meal as always, our friend was most impressed with his curry and the eaton mess for afters. Love that the menu changes frequently with a few staples. Excellent service, food different and inventive and above all delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant for vegan and non-vegans to enjoy good food.

Fabulous place for our wedding anniversary. The setting is light and open. The staff lovely. The food an absolute joy. There was so much choice for someone that has recently become gluten free.

Brilliant. Superb choice, superb flavours. Will be sure to visit again.

Another wonderful vegan dinner. Unique and incredible flavours. Such welcoming and lovely staff too. We just adore coming here.

Absolutely amazing! Lovely people and even better food! Can't wait to come again:)

This was superb, a vegan and gluten-free meal full of flavour and lightness. It was like a Michelin star restaurant but without the pretension or absurd price. We must and will return!

Been here a couple of times now as the food is delicious! Came back for our wedding anniversary and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely welcome from the team, wonderful fresh food and a lovely chilled atmosphere.

Was an amazing experience, would highly recommend! Will definitely be coming back again! Thank you!!

Another lovely meal at River Green Restaurant. This venue is definitely number one in my top three restaurants in Norfolk. I had the Parmigiana and my friend had the Glazed Okonomiyaki, both of which were delicious, just brimming with flavour. If you know someone who...

Ate here for the first time this evening. You dont need to be vegan to appreciate this freshly cooked food. All our meals were delicious! I had the aubergine parmigiana and Eton mess, both yummy!! Highly recommend.

On arrival we were greeted by two front of House staff with smiles on their faces, we sat down and the kitchen was closing in 15 minutes. However they were more than happy for us to take our time to choose what we fancied. The room was filled with laughs everyone around was having a good time. The food was devine. From presentation, an explosion of flavour with every dish accompanied a lovely bottle of red wine. The portions were generous but we still managed to get through 3 courses because of tasty the food was. Would highly recommend this place and we will be coming back for sure

Great flavours, inspired combinations, excellent service. One of the best vegan restaurants we’ve been to.

Had dinner at this place, great service and good vegetarian food. Food was on the pricier side but still had a good experience

Great dinner!! Wonderful choices, excellent delivery and wonderful staff. Will be back to try other things on the menu.

We've lived locally for many years and can't believe we've never visited before. It certainly won't be the last time. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere chilled and the food was absolutely amazing. The Thai yellow curry that I had was sublime.

Superb in every way, food, staff, ambiance, choices. Simply the best vegan restaurant I have been to.

Great customer service, happy staff who seem to enjoy what they do and good ambience. The restaurant is light, open and fresh looking. There is an outside seating area overlooking the Park and the food was outstanding. We have been vegans for 15 years and...

Superb restaurant, excellent menu changes at least once a week. The wellington and nut roady were truly delicious as was the asparagus soup Well done to Chris snd his crew. 10/10 from us two.

Excellent vegan restaurant. Some of our group are omnivores, but we weren't in the least disappointed. Great food and splendid service.

A hidden gem! Exceptional menu and service, both dishes ordered (bean burger & mushroom wellington) were clean plates by the end. Will definitely be coming back.

An incredible eating experience. The staff were pleasant and attentive, especially to diatery restrictions, highlighting and noting any previously specified ones on our menu. The food was also to a very high standard, celebrating local and fresh ingredients. The chocolate and coffee tart is a stand out, balancing the two flavours to perfection. As a non-vegan I didn't feel like anything was missing from my plate - the highest praise I can give. As for atmosphere, the music was at the perfect volume allowing for good conversation without feeling like you were being overheard. Can recommend River Green Restaurant enough for it's attentive staff and outstanding food.

For dinner we had wild garlic, spinach & shallot mushroom wellington which was delicious. Apple, rhubarb & ginger crumble likewise. Wide menu of vegan options. Comfy seating and excellent service. Good location facing the green in Trowse. Try it and you win't be disappointed. Street...

The atmosphere was lovely, the staff and the chef were extremely pleasant to interact with, and the food was absolutely magnificent! (The tofu okonomiyaki was the best tofu-based meal I've ever tried). Will definitely be visiting again.

Incredible food. Prompt and friendly/welcoming service. Wish we had a restaurant like this closer to home!!

Such a gem! After spending over a week on holiday in Norfolk, this was the best meal we enjoyed! It was a family meal (2 vegans, 2 vegetarians and 2 omnivores) and we tried a few starters (the yellow pea panelle was particularly yummy!) and...

Amazing food and atmosphere!! We are vacationing- visiting family that are vegetarian - from the United States and as we are plant based eaters as well, they knew we would love this place. And we weren’t disappointed- it was great!!

We often visit this restaurant as I am vegan and gluten free and all of the varied menu have these options and there is so much to choose from. I took my omnivorous sister and her husband last week and they couldn't enthuse enough about...

Far exceeded expectations, a very welcoming and warming atmosphere by the staff, we were well looked after. As a party of 6, we had a selection of starters that were all so amazing, full of flavour and presented so well, the same could be said for the main courses we had, all very well presented and a great fresh taste of flavours. The open kitchen adds a really great atmosphere to the restaurant, you can see the time and effort that goes into preparing each dish, I would recommend visiting if you are in Norwich, even as a meat eater this vegaterian restaurants still hits the spot, I wouldn't overlook this spot!

Excellent lunchtime visit, no frozen food heated up here, there is a lot of work put in to create the flavours.

Great food and lovely relaxed atmosphere. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and informative about the menu and the wine. Went with my wife as a surprise as she is a vegetarian and I am not. Thoroughly enjoyed my bean burger followed by a...

We had a wonderful evening - thank you. I had my first taste of the season’s asparagus in a very tasty risotto. Sometimes I think risottos are a bit boring but this was fantastic with many flavours and textures. We were nearly the last to...