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Have a veggie Christmas!

It's almost that thyme of the year – Christmas! Switch it up this year with a vegetarian twist and season the day!

Posted: Oct 2024

Here are our recommendations for a smashing vegetarian and vegan Christmas meal in Nottingham –

No. Twelve

Did you know you could enjoy a plant-based festive feast right here in Nottingham? At No. Twelve, the award-winning all-vegan restaurant, you can!

Indulge in Twelve’s crushed garlic and herb roasties, maple and rosemary glazed carrots, crispy breaded brussel sprouts, an exquisite Christmas flatbread, dig into wild mushroom served in a miso gravy and finish your feast on a sweet note with the chocolate ganache tart.

Eldon Chambers, Wheeler Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NS

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Delicious, right?

MemSaab

If you want a curry twist to your Christmas with a fine dining experience featuring regional and modern Indian and Pakistani cuisine, MemSaab’s your destination.

Here, you’re spoilt for choice with an abundance of flavours starting with crispy vegetable samosas and chilli paneer to saag paneer, yellow daal, and smoked aubergine. Cool and refresh your palette with a mango and passionfruit cheesecake before wrapping up your meal and unwrapping your Christmas presents!

12-14 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS

Get into the festive mood with our Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle - pre-booked entry is just £1!

Bistrot Pierre

Switch it up this Christmas in French-style at Bistrot Pierre? Keep yourself warm with a tomato and basil soup to start with, or dive into a beetroot carpaccio for a taste of freshness and smokiness. Enjoy a spiced cassoulet, tenderstem broccoli, toasted seeds and a yoghurt dressing. Decide between refreshing scoops of sorbet, black forest yule log or a classic Crème Brûlée.

13-17 Milton St, Nottingham NG1 3EN

Pho

Do you want to have an un-pho-gettable time with your friends and family this Christmas? Yes? Pho’s got just the menu for you.

Whilst you nibble on prawn-less crackers, choose from crispy spring rolls or summer veggie rice paper rolls. Select your slurp of choice – hot and spicy noodle soup, curry noodle soup, wok-fried noodles, or go simple with a rice bowl or wok-fried rice. Top it up with tofu, mushrooms, vegan chicken, or all the greens.

End your meal with a slow-churned sorbet and warm banana fritters. That’s not all – keeping up with the tradition, Christmas crackers will be provided, too!

24-32 Carlton St, Nottingham NG1 1NN

Looking for more foodie inspo? Take a look at our full round-up of the best restaurants in Nottingham!

Turtle Bay

If Tobago street food, chickpeas, sweetcorn fritters, creamy coconut curry, and ginger-infused pudding are your thing, you need to escape to the Bay this Christmas!

The perfect fusion of rich Caribbean spices, cool cocktails, funky tunes, and a bustling environment make for an exciting Christmas meal. Guess what? You can also enjoy a perfect pairing to your meal from a low or no alcohol range of drinks available.

The Cornerhouse, 12 Trinity Sq, Nottingham NG1 4DB

Mouth watering, yet?

Yamas Meze and Tapas

Give your Mediterranean tastebuds a whirl this Christmas at Yamas Meze and Tapas. With so many delectable dishes on the menu, order as many dishes as you prefer! You can’t go wrong with a classic houmous and pita bread combination. However, if you want to try something new – the dolmades and Greek zucchini fritters are a must-try. Go classic Greek with the Spanakopita – puff pastry stuffed with spinach and feta, cooked to perfection.

5 Thurland St, Nottingham NG1 3DR

Mowgli Street Food

Pamper yourself and your loved ones to delicious lush Indian cuisine fused with aromatic spices at Mowgli Street Food. Swing into the meal with tangy chaats and continue to a vegan or veggie total potluck in the classic steel two-tier Indian tiffin box. Finally, finish with a warm Mowgli chocolate brownie with cooling ice cream or a homemade ice cream cone – all in a warm, welcoming ambience perfect for an intimate festive celebration.

Your heart and tummy are guaranteed to be full by the end of the meal!

1 Stoney St, Nottingham NG1 1LG

YO! Sushi

YO! Ho! Ho! Roll up your sleeves because you're in for a Japanese treat! Spruce it up this Christmas with YO! Sushi's Christmas menu. Think pumpkin katsu curry, vegetarian yakisoka, and minced pie cream puff. Tree-t yourself and your loved ones this festive season.

Top tip – Ensure to make your bookings well in advance!