The 30 Best Vegetarian dining in Grays

“First time trying the classic and the blimey burgers, both tasted amazing, burgers were soft and full of flavour, sauces in the burgers were great, especially the blimey sauce, one of the best burger takeaways around. I will come back again.”

“I have been going here since I worked in the area and the food and cafe are some of the best I have ever had. You can get everything here. Breakfast is the best. They do pretty much anything you want. It is clean, the staff are the best people and they work so hard to provide the best customer service. I would seriously suggest that if you work in the area you should give these guys a call even if you can’t sit down. Just order for collection. They are quick and their food is so good. Thanks guys John.”

“Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was wonderful—full of flavour, freshly prepared, and truly enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. A special thanks to Islam for looking after us so well and providing excellent service throughout. We’ll definitely be coming back Emily”

“Delicious food& lovely, warm atmosphere! The staff are so accommodating and the interior is lovely, a must visit.”

“Very good experience first time trying an Indian restaurant in London !! Service was perfect and everyone is very nice !”

“The food was spectacular. It transported me to a taverna in Greece. The corgette fritters were so tasty, with a hint of mint mixed in, and my pork belly main dish was a show stopper. It was everything you'd hope for in a classic Greek meal. Our waitor was also very welcoming. I will go again soon!”

“My husband and I needed a quick breakfast near kings cross station, Google brought us here. It was a perfect last breakfast in the UK. Pancakes were amazing and “The Number 2” was just what we wanted! Service was super friendly and quick, coffees were tasty. Great experience overall.”

“Retail Master Grill Café is an absolute gem! The food is always fresh, delicious, and prepared with real care. What truly makes this place special is the owner, Alex—he’s not only incredibly friendly but also a master at his craft. His passion and dedication show in every dish and in the warm, welcoming atmosphere he creates. If you’re looking for great food and an even better experience, this café is the place to be. Highly recommended!”

“Had a full english brakefast which was tasty and cheap. Am 6,4 tall and one plate was more than enough for me. Fair prices. Waited 5-10 min for a food. Food tasty and the lady was so nice to us. Thank you!!”

“Love it, man. Amazing pizza, best dough. Always satisfied to order my pizza from this place.”

“Great food, reasonable prices and friendly positive customer service. Highly recommended. For pic from my travels my inta:michaelqmul”

“Best Indian food I’ve experienced with best service Wish all Indian restaurants were like this, they always treat you with respect and deliver the best as i’ve been using this restaurant time to time over the period of 4 years ( and wish them the best )”

“A chefs perspective of ottos it could not get more French when you walk in your transported to France. The owner is a French as they come! I thought the goats cheese soufflé was one of the best starters I’ve ever had. The scallops were also as good as it gets. The service on the starters wasn’t the best they got our starters mixed up the front of house manager took our order so that was his bad the younger waiter had to take the embarrassment for it!. I did find the front of house manager abir all the place pacing up and down the restaurant looking quite bored at times but he is good with customer with his old school approach and jokes and he’s certainly knows what he’s doing. It was quiet that night so maybe that was the mistake and the pacing up and down. As for the rack of lamb the theatre was great but the lamb was as good as roar in my opinio. I forgot how rare the French cook meat. That ruined it for me and in my opinion English peolple think that is to under cooked the worst part was the fat had not been rendered down and was very raw and tough also the whole lamb was under seasoned and it needed some sort of peas maybe as a purea?! It ruined rhe meal for me I said to my sister I’ve only cooked a rack of lamb a few times so these guys should get it bang on cooking it most nights but they messed it up big time! They should ask how you want it cooked because once it’s been carved that’s it you will have to flash it in a pan which will ruin it to cook it more! execute the cooking right b4 you bring the theatre out I would say I have never had pomme soufflés b4 I wanted to get them to see what the hype is about they were exactly how they should be looks wise a work of art crafted by a mater of his trade! They are extremely hard to make so hats of ro the chef who did them for me sadly as I expected rhe flavour was not great just like a crisp with no seasoning the salt had not even stuck to them again all about the theatre but lacking in seasoning. They would be better served with some sort of Hollandaise or aioli not the jus. The Apple tart was to die for and the chocolate pot and the after dinner truffles were not very impressive . It’s a great restaurant I would not return I would say it’s the sort of place most people would only go once I would not say it’s worth the price tag for normal people anyway. I know my food and how hospitality runs so I like to leave an honest chefs review of restaurants. I would like to say the younger guys in the team were very professional and knew what they were doing shame they have to make up mistakes of others but it was an experience I wanted to show my sister a higher class of food and service and it did deliver just a shame rhe lamb was not right. Whej it came to the bill I was not willing to pay the 12.5% tip I wanted to tip what I thought it was worth they wanted £30 service charge well I put 10£ for it and of course like all fancy places and most places in general in london they make you feel bad for it and it can create a scene my £10 was a fair tip they shpuid of been happy with considering the service they had given me and tbh this bugs me about these places I’m not from the 1% my bill is already very expensive why embarrass me in front of other guests and my sister not all guests have endless amounts of money and don’t take it personally if people cannot pay the service charge it’s optional some people are hard up and save for a meal like this. Thanks to ottos for the experience it’s something I will not forgot the French know how to eat drink and live that’s for sure there food brings joy all round the globe they are very passionate people when it comes to hospitality.”

“Like a scene from a Guy Richie movie. It’s your typical east London greasy spoon, only in Essex. Very friendly staff, spotlessly clean and great grub. I’d recommend it”

“Absolutely spot on. We went here tonight. Table of 6. Food was lovely service was great. Didn’t have to wait long for starters or food. The service from Teyo was great. Drinks food and come back to do table check. Staff like this are hard to find. Teyo great service Thankyou x”

“You can’t go wrong with IKEA! Also really great to just arrive there and have a ridiculously cheap breakfast before you walk around. I think it’s an absolutely wonderful idea and I hope they keep doing it for a long time. The place wasn’t too busy, even though it was a Sunday, and the checkouts were fast. It’s always an easy place to get around, and you always seem to find exactly what you want to fill in those little spots in the house.”

“We were here for my daughter’s pizza making birthday party. Although there were some issues with finalising the details prior to the party, on the day of the party itself, my daughter and her classmates all enjoyed the experience thoroughly. Each child received a starter, their own designed pizza and dessert. The party was mainly managed by Julianna who was a great host in making sure everything went through smoothly without it feeling rushed.”

“Came on a Tuesday evening and it was a really nice atmosphere, not overly busy and very quick service. The staff were extremely quick to correct my order when I forgot to mentioned removing a sauce that I didn't like, they were very quick to bring out a new burger and made me feel like it wasn't a bother for them even though I felt so bad! We will definitely be back!”

“First time here! had the best time, food was excellent and the service was even better! Loved Marika!! She has such good energy and went above and beyond and looked after us, we even shared our love for tiramisu! I will definitely be back here again xx”

“Headed here after visiting the waterpark on the lake at Lakeside. Beautiful looking restaurant & lovely, helpful staff. Nice food options!! I do not agree with the service charge however £11 for us! Although the staff were superb I think £11 is steep. I do however recommend the place. I do hope the staff actually get the £11 and not the fat cats at the top.”

“We were seated fairly quick even with the normal Friday rush. And plush we had our little one and push. Got seats which had plenty of space for all of us. Food came quick and friendly helpful staff. Easy to order via the app or online so no need to wait in the queue to order food.”

“We had the best Nandos we’ve ever had here, we’re from up north and have traveled quite a lot so we’ve been to many Nando’s!. It was so hot I had to blow my food before eating! Really impressed and made our weekend. We did have to que to get in as there’s not a lot of space.”

“I can't say enough great things about our weekly visits to Ask Italian. It's become a Sunday family tradition that we all look forward to every week. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to unwind after a busy week. What truly makes our experience special are the wonderful girls, Niki and Anna. They are consistently friendly and attentive, always going the extra mile to ensure we feel welcome. Their genuine interactions with my kids add an extra layer of joy to our visits. It’s heartwarming to see how they engage with them, making them feel special and included. The food is consistently delicious, with a variety of options that cater to everyone’s tastes. Whether we’re trying something new or sticking to our favorites, we’re always satisfied. Overall, Ask Italian feels like a second home to us, and we’re grateful for the fantastic service from Niki, Anna and all the staff. If you’re looking for a place where you can enjoy a great meal and feel like part of a family, this is it!”

“A very decent and consistently good Chinese Food Takeaway service. They are good value and decent quality.”

“Amazing food and fantastic staff. Went above and beyond for my son in law who got chilli in his eye and took him to clean it out with an eye bath. Will definitely be going back”

“Lovely spot to drink (alcohol or otherwise) and eat Italian style in the centre of Lakeside shopping centre. Excellent breakfasts, set lunches and other meals, including antipasti, and desserts. Italian beers and a full range of cocktails and spirits.”

“BEST AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD IN GRAYS!!! Since we found out about China Phoenix, we cannot order anywhere else. First of all, we wanted to try them because of their beef Ho Fun which nowhere else sell it and it is amazing. You can tell they make their food with love and dedication as it is always fresh, flavourful, hot and very packed. The boy on the phone is always very polite, helpful and friendly. No other Chinese food delivery tastes like this. Super recommended and our go to are the beef ho fun, nasi goreng, Hong Kong style sweet and sour chicken, sesame prawn toast, beef in black bean sauce and special chow mein. Defoo worth a try!!”

“I really like meat balls and mashed potatoes here. Delicious and cheap. Deserts are good. But less meal selections. Good place to have lunch during the ikea shopping. Heavily crowded, but you will find a place to sit as there is enough space.”

“Nice restaurant, polite attentive staff, excellent tasty food and good price for this area of London.”