'Vegetarian Restaurants' Travel

Delores Johnson (200.126.143.81) - 03/16/07 05:03

I am traveling in Uruguay. Arrive this Sunday and need to eat vegetarian by doctors orders. I will check with the tourist information centers in Colonia, Montevideo, and the Punta del Este area, but any restaurant suggestions are appreciated.

Comment #1 Lee from Pocitos (Contact Member) - 03/16/07 06:01

If you arrive in time stop and and see us at Old Maz on Sunday (use link at top of the screen in the middle "Expats in Montevideo, Uruguay" for directions and map).

There some "vegetarian" restaurants but they seem to serve deep fried stuff (not my idea of healthy).

What is your definition of "vegetarian"? dairy? cheese? fish? chicken? deep fried?

However you want to define it, you can usually find plenty of vegetarian food. If cheese it out, pizza without cheeze are normal (and delicious).

Do you speak enough Spanish to explain your dietary needs?

Comment #2 goldie from my back yard (Contact Member) - 03/16/07 15:39

I seems alot of other countries really do not practice vegatarian diets too much. From what I have seen through my travels. Just be prepared to be creative and eat salads.

Comment #3 Linda from Montevideo (Contact Member) - 03/16/07 20:29

The food court at Punta Carretas Shopping has a new place called Verde & Wok. Not vegetarian, but they have a number of meatless dishes. Their slogan is "slow food". At Puntas Carretas their phone is 712-2951 (011-598-2-712-2951 if you are calling from the USA).

The menu runs from 90 to 230 pesos. $3.75 to $9.58. I had the $3.75 meal today which included drink and tax.

They have a second location at: LIDO 1800 entre av. Rivera y Av. Italia. 600-9923

Email them at: verdeywok@montevideo.com.uy I can't find a website for them.

Comment #4 Vegan Vigan (63.176.159.128) - 10/04/08 17:00

An all-vegetarian restaurant is hard to find in this ever-sickly world of meat lovers. I hope there is a complete online directory on vegetarian restaurants around the world. Hey, that's a nice concept!

Comment #5 Joey (63.176.159.248) - 10/04/08 17:12

The Happy Cow beat you to the punch.... check out their website... and I believe there is about a 3 or 4 to 1 ratio of cows to people in Uruguay... that is many more cows than people!

• Happy Cow

Comment #6 Miguel Peirano from Montevideo (Contact Member) - 10/07/08 18:16

It isn't easy for vegetarians in Montevideo, althoug things have changed, and twenty years ago you would have suffered. Still, if you are invited to a wedding or reception, you'll probably go hungry.

There are some vegetarian restaurants in Montevideo, and some other restaurants have some vegetarian courses, here and there.

I can recommend a new place called Sabor Urbano in Ciudad Vieja and Pocitos. It is run by your Russians, and are completely vegetarian and reasonably healthy. Their blinis, of course, are great. I eat there often, and I am definitely not vegetarian.

There is also "La Vegetariana", a chain with a few restaurants around the town.

Comment #7 Lee from Pocitos (Contact Member) - 10/08/08 04:31

I don't like "La Vegetariana" much. They seem to have mostly deep fried stuff (what's the point of that if you are trying to eat healthy?). That aside I just didn't find it good... maybe I just went on a bad day... but I've never been back.

Where is Sabor Urbano located?

Comment #8 Miguel Peirano from Montevideo (Contact Member) - 10/08/08 17:59

Well, I suppose I did the right thing never eating at La Vegetariana. Sabor Urbano Pocitos is in the corner or 26 de Marzo and Lorenzo Pérez (about six blocks west of the Montevideo Shopping mall)Phone 7078519. I don't know where the Ciudad Vieja branch is, but I have the phone: 9158338. If you try it out, let us know how you went. Cheers.

Comment #9 Alexandra Popescu from Bucharest (Contact Member) - 10/15/08 02:51

Do you know if in Maldonando there is any vegetarian restaurant and what would be the price if i am going to choose the place

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Comment #10 Fsnny (63.176.159.147) - 12/12/08 11:09

the price depends on what you get

Comment #11 hugh (70.68.51.193) - 12/16/08 23:07

you should not need a doctors advice to eat a civilized healthy diet, but we applaud your MD.

try www.happycow.com

Comment #12 Pompoms (63.176.159.160) - 03/19/09 00:14

I think business are coping to the ever-changing taste of their costumers especially during these times of recession. Shops must be open to many possibilities such as offering an all-veggie cuisine on their menu list and products for non-meat eaters. I am not a vegetarian but do have a friend that is one. It is not ethical to start dining in an all meat resto while your veggie friend is just sitting there and watching you eat. I prefer a food establishment which offers diversity and equality.

Comment #13 Juno (63.176.159.151) - 08/17/09 19:50

Why seek for a vegetarian restaurant when you can prepare your own dish at home, which is less of the costs that of restaurant dining and you can do some variations in it as well.

And you said about eating by doctors orders? Well this time i suggest that if ever you cannot prepare your own meal then hire a someone who could and let him know about your diet restrictions.

Comment #14 Lee from Pocitos (Contact Member) - 08/18/09 07:53

Often tourists don't have the facilities to cook. Often residents want to go out and enjoy a meal without any effort.

Comment #15 Elaine (1) from Ireland (Contact Member) - 08/20/09 09:03

There seems to be a developing culture of more healthy eating options emerging in Uruguay (although VERY slowly!).

I think there are many health issues here for a developing country - high rates of diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure have led to many places that serve sugar free food, salt free dishes, even a gluten-free delicatessen has popped up!

Yet despite all this I still haven't seen that many vegetarian places! If you eat fish you could try out the sushi place near Parque Rodo (you find the address and link to their online menu at the link below)

• Places to eat in Montevideo

Comment #16 Shirley (190.64.5.218) - 08/22/09 13:47

Here's another site that is a useful reference if you're looking for restaurants in Montevideo. (If the home page is a bit too dazzling, click on "BUSQUEDA" in the left sidebar to get started.)

• Salir a Comer

Comment #17 Juno (63.176.159.73) - 09/07/09 23:26

Then if you are to go for the local food and do no effort Lee from pocitos, you can check online restaurants that may have some veggie dishes, or better yet, hire some local in the country that you will be visiting and make her cook for you their way with the conditions of your physician. I think that would be nicest way.

but i would still stand on my post, go and cook for yourself, it would be less expensive and fun.

Comment #18 Dinky (63.176.159.177) - 09/29/09 23:50

I think hiring someone to cook for you would be a little costly. But you can always do so if it pleases you. Well, online menus are everywhere in the net so we better make use of them.

But i think the best deal would be cooking some meal, or making some salads if it is possible, that way you would be saving lots of money at the same time you can add everything on the dish, your style.

Comment #19 Elaine (1) from Ireland (Contact Member) - 09/30/09 10:38

You'd be surprised how little childcare, home help, maids and cooks etc cost in Uruguay. As such it may not actually be SO difficult or expensive to get someone to come in and cook for you....the difficulty may be that vegetarianism is not common in Uruguay (neither is cooking exotic/flavorsome foods) so you may not get the most interesting dishes! Its still an affordable possibility though, more so than anywhere in Europe or the US.

Then again if you're traveling then half the fun is going out, exploring places, trying restaurants and meeting new people. I know a number of vegetarians in Montevideo, I'm sure you'll find a way. Don't let a vegetarian diet stop you from exploring what Uruguay has to offer!

Comment #20 Eve (63.176.159.7) - 11/14/09 08:20

I absolutely love to have vegetarian meals, but only unless a restaurant has a top quality chef that with unmatched ability that would make him unchallenged by anyone in the particular field, I would always prefer to eat at home. This way, it would be simply because I would know for certain of every last piece of ingredient that is located within the meal of choice.

Comment #21 Rima (63.176.159.248) - 11/19/09 23:54

Have to agree with elaine. Why not try to dine at some Uruguayan restaurants and do not prohibit your self with what the country has to offer with it comes to delicious and sumptuous meals.

Go out, explore and meet people. This way, you can feel the Uruguayan spirit!

Comment #22 Monico (63.176.159.41) - 12/08/09 23:42

I have to agree with that Rima, since you are already in there and is trying to explore and experience the Uruguayan culture, why not try to also experience the local delicacy of the country to make your visit more worth it. I would suggest that you try dining at local restaurants that offers local delicious delicacies of Uruguay. Enjoy eating.

Comment #23 Bianca (63.176.159.196) - 01/21/10 08:37

Hmmm.. It would be much nicer if you are to taste the Uruguayan food if you are to go to Uruguay. I bet there are some restaurants out there where you can find some of the best vegetarian cuisines. You just have to do some research before going out, what is the use of the net anyway? Best of luck to you and enjoy your stay in the beautiful country of Uruguay.

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