Vegan
Organic
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Plant-based restaurant inspired by local organic horticulture, forests and foraging, as well as flavours, techniques and ingredients from a variety of culinary traditions. Kasvio is Finnish for herbarium. Open Thu-Fri 18:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00. Closed Mon-Wed.
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Rijksstraatweg 20, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3545 NA
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Added by whepper on 29 Mar 2021
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77 Reviews
First Review by whepper
LisaSpykers
Points +9259
Nice food, but we left a little hungry - Edit
The food is creative and well prepared at Kasvio. I liked how they used Dutch peas and beans (as well as other local ingredients) in some of the courses. Service was friendly and attentive. Unlike other fine food dining experiences we've had, this one left us a little hungry, and we went straight to a supermarket afterwards. The main reason is that it really is a small 4-course meal with bread and 2 palette cleanser type bites. I think that with the addition of 1-2 more courses, this would solve that issue. Or they could put just a little more food on the plate 😉 The kombucha pairing was interesting but the pours were quite small given it wasn't alcohol 😔
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-10
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Anaa
Points +47
Go to for special occasions - Edit
The food is well thought out and delicious, the service is very nice and professional. I really love the three pairing options - wine, low alcohol and kombucha, so you don't miss out on the great pairings even if you don't want to drink alcohol.
Read moreThe only downside I can see is the location in case you're coming from outside of Utrecht and can't cycle or drive there. There is still an option to take a bus to a station close by, but a bit inconvenient.
The price point is a bit high, so it's somewhere I would only go for a special occasion.
Pros: Food, Service, Wine and kombucha pairings
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soymatchaplease
Points +129
Geweldig - Edit
Zeer bijzonder smakelijk eten. Echt geweldig. Kan het zeker zeker 10/10 aanraden. Laat je verrassen met het chef’s menu, één groot feest.
Read morePros: Geweldig eten, Vriendelijk personeel, DE KOMBUCHA IS GEWELDIG
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Fraa
Points +1823
A bit less than 4 ⭐️ - Edit
I appreciated a lot the research behind every dish we ate and the taste was definitely nice but for the price I was expecting a bit more, both in portion size and quality. Don’t get me wrong, food is worth trying, just my expectations were higher since this is considered “fine dining”. Overall I enjoyed the experience and the staff was friendly but I am not sure it’s worth 63€.
Read moredavid_droes
i’m with you on that take
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DaphD
Points +6557
Great for fine-dining and protein-rich dishes - Edit
Great restaurant with charismatic and relaxed surroundings and very nice staff.
Read moreThe food is very tasty and special, plus it’s protein-rich (at least when we were there). This is something that fine-dining restaurants usually lack: a lot of veggies but barely any protein sources. Their home-brewn kombucha is great as well.
Parking is for free at their terrain, but they don’t have that many spots.
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TinusPeterse
Points +33
Lekker - Edit
Erg lekker, wel prijzig.
Read moreVolledig plantaardig.
Ik ga vaker als mijn bankrekening het toelaat.
Pros: Goed eten, Chefs menu, Goed personeel
Cons: Te prijzig om vaker te gaan
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iHansz
Points +174
Utrecht’s top vegetable restaurant! - Edit
Really delicious vegetable food in a casual atmosphere.
Read morePros: Casual atmosphere , Clever combination of flavours , Nice international service
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Veggie.Patty
Points +243
Kasvio - Edit
Heerlijk gegeten bij Kasvio!
Read moreVegan Fine dining op z’n best.
Het menu wisselt met de seizoenen mee dus regelmatig terugkeren is haast een must😁
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maorblu
Points +120
What a gem!💎 - Edit
We arrived there completely with a last-minute booking and enjoyed every moment.
Read moreThe dishes were masterfully made, and the pairing (wine and Kambucha) was spot on.
The service was especially well done, and fit us as it was casual, personal, and warm. We had a lot of fun.
We both think the meal was reasonably priced and even cheap for what you get.
Kudos!
Pros: The food is amazing, The service is casual and super-friendly, Very special building and surrounding
Cons: The location is outside the center
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anautrecht
Points +2364
Vibe is casual, food is fine dining - Edit
Going to kasvio is a great experience no matter the season! Excellent interesting food that will be loved by vegans and non vegans alike.
Read moreThey also offer a kombucha pairing menu, which is a great non alcoholic option.
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CursingQuokka
Points +346
Amazing experience and best food I've likely ever had! - Edit
TL/DR: Cannot recommend enough! Book well in advance. Lovely location. Amazing, creative, and well balanced dishes. Choose the non-alcoholic Kombucha pairing! Lovely and attentive staff.
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We both picked the non-alcoholic Kombucha pairing and were so glad we did! The different and creative Kombuchas were complimenting the courses so, so well!
Every dish was amazing, so it's hard to pick any one favourite.
What surprised us was the freshness of the prunes breaking through every now and then and how well that went with the rest of the beet salad. The mushrooms themselves were amazingly done as well!
The poached watermelon was a marvel as well! The right balance between savoury and that iconic watermelon sweetness while also having a great "chewing structure" and a lovely pistachio coating. Surprisingly pairing incredibly well with samphire (zeekraal) and the incredibly creamy jalapeñosauce.
My mom usually eats anything without trouble, the only thing she absolutely hates is pearled barley however she absolutely enjoyed them in the zucchini involtini! The tempeh was delicious as well and the (Dutch) green beans too were masterfully prepared; fresh, sweet, and a juicy crisp. We both also enjoyed the hazelnut-sauce since it was very flavourful but in no way dominating.
The finger lime seeds on the cucumber sorbet was such a "ooooh! Aaaah! Wow!" moment for us. We never heard it before and it made it feel so special. The seeds, that look like some sort of translucent Caviar, are such flavour bombs! They gave a special "pow" to the otherwise "tame" flavours of the cucumber sorbet, even though the basil oil gave a well placed kick too.
After our main dessert, which was amazing too btw, we were surprised with some boterkoek! Which was amazing since I haven't had it since I went vegan which is years ago. Seeing my surprise the waiter told me they would come back and bring some more, so I expected 2 bites but they came back with a full small plate! Amazing!
I can go on and on about the food but it's best if you just book a table and go experience this yourself!
I also want to add that we felt very well cared for by our attentive and enthusiastic waiter who was willing to explain everything and had no trouble checking things with the kitchen if they didn't know.
Due to character limit I had to cut out a lot of this review. Just visit! You won't regret it, it's delicious!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-28
Pros: Fully vegan! Delicious and creative dishes., Delicious and well paired Kombucha, Kind, attentive, enthusiastic staff. Location.
Cons: It's too far away from me :(
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EllenOff
Points +32
Vegan fine dining - Edit
Fantastic place for multiple course lunch or dinner, with matching drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Read morePros: Creative courses, Matching non-alcoholic drinks, Atmosphere
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LeanderSchrijver
Points +595
True fine dining - Edit
Amazing flavors and the best place for vegan fine dining. Would recommend 100%
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ChloéSchwizgebel
Points +1276
Best vegan experience in Utrecht - Edit
Probably the best vegan experience I have had in Utrecht so far. Every dish was perfectly balanced and paired to perfection by their homemade kombucha.
Read moreThe team was also very friendly and the location (Metaal Kathedral) a must see.
Menu was:
- Buckwheat blinis with carrot tartar (fermented with Koji) and sour cream
- Green and white asparagus, Dutch beans, almond cream, asparagus bouillon, young potatoes, foraged pesto
- Amadeus sourdough
- Caesar salad
- Rhubarb sorbet, rosemary crumble, white chocolate, elderflower mousse
And the kombucha pairings were, in order: blueberry-juniper berry sencha; apple-rosemary daarjeeling; mandarin-fennel.
An explosion if flavor as you can see
Pros: Flavor, Local ingredients, Friendly staff
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DaniëlleRozeboom
Points +244
Best vegan restaurant in NL - Edit
High end fine vegan cuisine, served with delicious wine in a non-formal setting. Lovely staff, amazing food with local ingredients that are in season.
Read moreIn one word: amazing 💕🍃
Pros: Taste, Creativity, Ambiance
Cons: A bit hard to go there by public transport
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Patvaza
Points +11
Verrassend mooi en lekker - Edit
Er is geen menukaart maar het menu (dat elke maand wisselt) is zo divers en bijzonder dat je die ook niet mist.
Read moreBijzonder vond ik het dat er behalve een wijn- en een laag alcoholisch arrangement ook een kombucha arrangement wordt aangeboden.
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MarijkeP
Points +1394
Fine dining - taste explosion - Edit
Go here. Period.
Read moreReal nice food, a taste explosion. Creative, not scared to use not well known ingredients. Portions make a more than decent 7 course meal. See photos.
Pros: Taste explosion , Creative and inventive , Nice staff
Cons: Parking
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DavidI
Points +205
Amazing vegan restaurant - Edit
I love this place, very good food and service. The ambience is great and the whole experience is special!
Read morePros: Quality, Service
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HugoAylva
Points +26
Best vegan restaurant in town - Edit
Waarom het zo lang heeft moeten duren weet ik niet, maar ik heb gisteren pas voor het eerst bij Kasvio gegeten. En het was werkelijk fantastisch: de locatie, de bediening, maar bovenal het eten. Ik weet niet of het mogelijk is om a la carte te eten, maar wij hebben in ieder geval het menu genoten. Heerlijke smaken, mooie combinaties, echt genieten!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-11
Pros: The food is amazing, The staff is very kind, Great location
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SuzanneHarlaar
Points +163
Fantastisch! - Edit
Heerlijk gegeten, goede service, alles bio en seizoensgebonden, mooie locatie!
Read morePros: Heerlijk eten, Biologisch, Seizoensgebonden
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DaanHeijting
Points +73
Heerlijk menu met vriendelijke bediening - Edit
Sfeervolle locatie in een karakteristiek gebouw. Mooi zesgangen menu en genoeg keuze uit alcoholvrij bier. Supervriendelijke ontvangst en bediening!
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Michellepaire
Points +1280
I love this place! - Edit
Beautiful location and the food is pure, tastefully and the staff is super friendly. The wines matches the dishes perfectly. Kasvio is a amazing place.
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sterestherster
Points +1251
Love this place - Edit
The location of Kasvio, in the Metaalkathedraal, is awesome! Loved the food as well.
Read moreTake an ‘ov-fiets’ from Utrecht central station to get here, it’s a nice bike ride.
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MauriceFaber
Points +28
Verassend lekker - Edit
Hmmm. Ik hoef hier niet veel over te zeggen, behalve dat ik je aanraad te gaan en de tijd te nemen. Wij namen het 7 gangen diner met het kombucha arrangement, welke er heel goed bij paste. Deze lijkt speciaal voor bij het eten niet te zuur gebrouwen.
Read moreDe hele fijne bediening maakte het zo fijn ook. (Thank the Irish for lots of lovely people with a great sense of humor!)
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SandraLatour
Points +29
Zó ontzettend lekker en bijzondere combinaties - Edit
Het eten, of het nou de lunch of diner is, vind ik bijzonder lekker. Gisteravond hebben wij het herfstmenu gegeten en het was fantastisch. Mijn man dronk de wijn pairing en ik de kombucha pairing; beiden waren wij heel tevreden. Vooral de kombucha met biet en zoethout vond ik super lekker.
Read morePros: Bijzondere smaken, Mooie combinaties , Heerlijke kombuchas
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sipie
Points +174
hidden gem - Edit
It's not in the city so you have to make a little effort to get there. But it is worth it. Fine vegan dining in an amazingly beautiful location. There is 1 menu that changes every season. Rarely eaten vegan so well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-15
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albertina
Points +87
Fantastisch - Edit
Fine dining - echt ontzettend genoten laatst bij dit restaurant. Groente & smaak kunstenaars. Ook laag in vetten! Zo fijn😄geen nare volle buik na afloop maar gewoon goed gevuld. Het kombucha arrangement is ook echt een aanrader! Heerlijke smaken
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-18
Pros: Smaken, Looks, Bijzondere locatie
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