Located in the heart of York city centre, Vanilla Black serves contemporary vegetarian cuisine. The trend for modern British food forms the basis for a unique dining experience. They also serve a selection of vegetarian wines, and options for vegan diners.
Vanilla Black
Monday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 14:30 Open 18:00 - Closes 22:00 |
Tuesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 14:30 Open 18:00 - Closes 22:00 |
Wednesday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 14:30 Open 18:00 - Closes 22:00 |
Thursday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 14:30 Open 18:00 - Closes 22:00 |
Friday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 14:30 Open 18:00 - Closes 22:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
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All In London Review
Fine dining vegetarian that’s a must for adventurous palates
For the main a double baked Ribblesdale pudding is a creamy soufflé, served with a smoky potato croquette, a soft poached egg and grated pickled pineapple that’s been coloured a pretty purple. And it’s far from expensive, as these two dishes are from a set lunch menu for £18.50.
There’s a separate menu for vegans, with food that’s just as delectable. There’s fried sage bread with a red cabbage cracker and some moreish roasted chestnuts, and for the main course toasted cauliflower with mille feuille, which look like spring rolls, stuffed with raisins, tamarind paste, cashew nuts and potato.
Service is the right amount of friendly and we like their attention to detail, with little things like bringing out bread with salted butter for me, and bread with olive oil for my vegan companion. A must, not just for veggies, but anyone with an adventurous palate.
Reviewed by Leila
Published on Aug 7, 2013
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Fantastic vegetarian food is on offer at Vanilla Black, with not a Quorn burger in sight. They’re also happy to accommodate guide dogs, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible and there are disabled toilets.
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Vanilla Black does the unthinkable: hearty British food minus the meat. Their glorious concoctions include things like poached egg with hickory smoked potato croquette and pineapple pickle. The restaurant also benefits from being ultra-stylish, and it's garnered the praise of food critics and veggies alike. In 2012 they opened sister site Orchard in Holborn.
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Although Vanilla Black is a vegetarian restaurant, there is a separate menu for vegans. The only meat-free restaurant in London to be recommended in the Michelin Guide, this is the most haute cuisine option you’ll find in the capital.
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