Going to be proposing to my Girlfriend, can you recommend any nice vegetarian friendly restaurants in the Melbourne CBD? I'm a lady proposing to a lady, so I'd like a...
vaderlvr replied:
Can't help you on the restaurant, but FUCKING GOOD ON YA for doing it in public, as well to say I hope SSM is legalized here sooner rather than later.
Chocorelli replied:
Not sure about in the CBD but I've heard good things about Shakahari in Carlton.
RoonyHD replied:
Have you considered Lentil as Anything in abbotsford convent? It's a really amazing spot and a short walk down a lawn leads to a pagoda there. Beautiful place. *edit* just read another post in this subreddit about an event happening on Wednesday so that might be worth checking out?
Gus_the_snail replied:
Depending on your budget, http://www.vuedemonde.com.au/. Not 100% vegetarian, but they'll look after you.
Ores replied:
If you want cheap/casual then Vege Bar is a good bet, if you want something with better food and more towards fine dining atmosphere, then Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant has fantastic food. Any of the lentil as anythings are another solid choice - casual and pay what you want. Basically anything that doesn't have "steak" in the name within the CBD and surrounding suburbs is going to be able to provide good vego food to vegetarians and be open minded. Shakahari would be my pick though.
squonge replied:
Crossways. ;)
gorgeous-george replied:
I recommend smith and daughters in fitzroy. Great food and great atmosphere, and definitely open. Just make sure to book a private table ahead or you will be on the communal table. But they are as bohemian as it gets for a nicer restaurant, so it would suit.
Kozij replied:
I'm waiting for that guy to come and suggest Squire's Loft again.
zee-bra replied:
Well there is Vegebar in Fitzroy - it's rather hustly and bustly though - I assume you want something a little quieter? Long grain is always good and they have lots of veggie options, Or Red Spice Road... the more I think about this, the more I realise just how much my fave CBD places are meat heavy :(
pressbutton replied:
Smith and Daughters for sure. Not fine dining but perfect for everything else you're after IMO
moo-core replied:
[Maha](https://maharestaurant.com.au/) is fantastic. Their veg food is a cut above anything else I've eaten (boyfriend says the same about the non-veg meals). Atmosphere and service staff are awesome. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it. Great special occasion restaurant.
NicolasJaar replied:
I hear Attica does an amazing vegetarian degustation, if that's within your budget. Edit: it's not in the CBD, but not too far from there (Ripponlea)
australian_babe replied:
I'd say either [Crossways](http://www.crosswaysfoodforlife.com.au) on Swanson Street in the CBD or [Lentil As Anything](http://abbotsfordconvent.com.au/eat-drink-shop/eat-drink/lentil-as-anything) at the Abbotsford Convent. They both have lovely mellow, alternative atmospheres *and* they're both hella cheap (a priority if you're a bit of a miser like me, haha). Crossways is pretty humble. Abbotsford Convent is fucking beautiful. Vegie Bar in Fitzroy is pretty amazing too (very fine vego cuisine) but then again they are super busy, all the time. It would probably be hard to find the space to get down on one knee in that restaurant, and even then you'd have to really shout to be heard over the usual packed crowd of diners.
Do you know of a cafe that could house our meetings on Saturday mornings? Our previous cafes have been exhausted so are on the hunt to find a place in or near brunswick...
Suzy F. replied:
Factory cafe on Victoria St in Brunswick west is always pretty quiet and the folks there are nice....?
Jo N. replied:
Just drove past Red Scooter 140 Barkly St Brunswick. This could also be another option if they do not get busy...