Food for Thought
The location of Food for Thought provides easy access to many outdoor attractions and activities in the Williamsburg area. It is only a short drive from Water Country USA, an expansive outdoor water park. It is also close to scenic Great Mill Park and Waller Mill Reservoir. Food for Thought focuses on offering creative dishes made with fresh ingredients. Although not everything on the menu is vegetarian, there are a number of meatless options. The roasted red pepper hummus platter, which is served with warm flatbread and crudités, is a favorite of vegetarians and omnivores alike. Meatless entrees include a portabella stack with gouda cheese and sun dried tomato sauce, baked eggplant marinara and the "ultimate vegetarian," which is spaghetti squash with vegan pesto over jasmine mushroom rice. Food for Thought is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as of December 2009. Reservations are not necessary.
Food for Thought
1647 Richmond Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 645-4665
foodforthoughtrestaurant.com
Nawab Indian Cuisine
Nawab Indian Cuisine offers North Indian specialties in an upscale setting. Although many of the items on the menu are spicy, the chefs can adjust the spice level according to your taste. This restaurant is not strictly vegetarian, but there is an entire section of the menu dedicated to meatless entrees. Vegetarian entrees include palak paneer, chana masala, dal makhni and vegetable korma. There are also meatless appetizers, such as vegetable pakora, samosas and tikka chole. After your meal, you can head over to Great Mill Park for a hike or drive into Colonial Williamsburg for a trip back in time. Nawab Indian Cuisine serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as of December 2009. No reservations are needed.
Nawab Indian Cuisine
204 Monticello Ave.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 565-3200
nawabonline.com
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant offers a casual and intimate setting where guests can enjoy a variety of Italian specialties. While not a strictly vegetarian eatery, this restaurant's menu features over a dozen meatless entrees. Vegetarian options include linguini marinara, fettuccine alfredo, gnocchi marinara and eggplant parmigiana. The Mediterranean vegetable medley is a favorite meatless appetizer. This restaurant offers easy access to the sights of Colonial Williamsburg, as well as area golf courses like the Kingsmill Golf Club and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant is open for dinner 7 days a week, as of December 2009. Reservations are encouraged, but not mandatory.
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant
5525 Olde Town Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-1977
giuseppes.com