River Green
The St, Norwich NR14 8AHAward winning plant based restaurant, known for its relaxed friendly service and variety of dishes all made in house. Opened in 2011, the restaurant is nestled in the picturesque village of Trowse Newton overlooking the village green, just 20 minutes walk from Norwich City centre. We specialise in local produce used seasonally. Chef Chris Avey is responsible for a regularly changing menu, award winning recipes, and teaches cookery classes. The menu at River Green is entirely vegan and gluten free as standard (or gluten free option eg; Where bread is included.) Chris is able to cater for restricted diets of all kinds (though a little forewarning is requested!)
For larger groups of more than six people, or special diets, please email or phone for details
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Use this form for tables up to 6 people. Please email or phone for larger tables. [email protected] 01603 622448
Business Info
- Address: The St, Norwich NR14 8AH
- Cross Street: Trowse
- Cuisine: Vegan |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | PayPal | Apple Pay | Android Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.rivergreenrestaurant.com
- Phone: 1603622448
- Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Access, Cooking Classes,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Date Night,
Events & Special Hours
- Vegan Desserts & Patisserie Workshop
- April 18, 2023 Event 18:00 - 21:00
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed - Restaurant
- Tuesday
- Closed - Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Wednesday Evening 17:30 - 23:00
- Thursday
- Thursday Evening 17:30 - 23:00
- Friday
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Friday Lunch
12:00 - 16:00
Valid between: Jan. 7, 2023 - Dec. 29, 2023 -
Friday Evening
17:00 - 23:00
Valid between: Jan. 6, 2023 - Dec. 29, 2023 - Saturday
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Saturday Lunch
12:00 - 16:00
Valid between: Jan. 7, 2023 - Dec. 23, 2023 -
Saturday Evening
17:00 - 23:00
Valid between: Jan. 7, 2023 - Dec. 23, 2023 - Sunday
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Sunday Lunch
12:00 - 16:00
Valid between: Jan. 8, 2023 - Dec. 24, 2023
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.79 out of 5 stars based on 2189 votes
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Sally H.
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Hello Sally, thanks for your feedback! Look forward to seeing you again! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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James M.
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Hi James, thanks for the feedback! Remember, River Green is not just for birthdays! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Gemma J.
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Hello Gemma, thanks for the vote of confidewnce! Look forward to seeing you soon too! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Holly M.
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Hi Holly, thanks for your detailed feedback! Look forward to seeing you again! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Carol G.
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Hi Carol, thanks for the feedback! Will keep it up as long as possible! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Catherine H.
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Hi Catherine, thanks for the feedback! I would recommend to anyone whether it was a special occasion or not! ;-) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Glyn C.
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Hi Glyn, thanks for the feedback! We try to keep the prices keen, but it's getting increasingly difficult! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Catherine M.
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Hi Catherine, thanks for the feedback, risotto does pop up now and again, in fact the menu changes daily, so there's always something different! Pasta is less common, due to our commitment to gluten free dining. Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Paul w.
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Hello Paul, Thanks for your positive feedback! (enjoy your new life in Thailand!) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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JANE J.
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Hi Jane, always fun to have you in the restaurant! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Julie W.
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Hi Julie, perfect? Nobody's perfect! But we keep trying! See you again soon! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Angela P.
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Hi Angela, thanks for the feedback! We don't do vegan 'usuals', we cook what we like to eat! Others can follow! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Michael W.
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Hello Michael, thanks for your feedback! Keep recommending! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Michael K.
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Hello Michael, and a belated thank you for your feedback! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Charlotte N.
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Hi Charlotte, thanks for the feedback, and happy anniversary! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Gareth S.
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Hi Gareth, You forgot to add; Lovely customers! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Glynis R.
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Hello Glynis, thanks for the feedback! We don't care much for diets here! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Jane S.
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Hi Jane, thanks for the feedback! We like empty plates! (Less washing up?) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Paul P.
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Hi Paul, thanks for the feedback! Always a pleasure to have you both in the restaurant! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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David S.
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Thanks David! (Isn't it just?) Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Jayne P.
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Thanks Jayne! I hope you've used some of the recipes! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Clare R.
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Thanks Clare! Autumn, yes, and spring, and summer and winter! Thanks to our seasonal ingredients! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Jane H.
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Thanks Jane! Keep recommending! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Roger H.
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Thanks Roger! I think perfection, however, is an unobtainable ideal, like the horizon, you can head towards it, but never reach it! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Stephen H.
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Hi Stephen, Thanks for your positive feedback, we'll look forward to seeing you in the restaurant again! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Cate P.
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Hi Cate, Thanks for that, we thrive on recommendations! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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jane h.
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Hi Jane, If you keep coming, we'll keep cooking it! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Coral M.
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Hi Coral, Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Duncan B.
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Hi Duncan, Good to see you and your lovely dog! See you again some time! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Michelle E.
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Hi Michelle, thanks for the faultless feedback! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Louise F.
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Hi Louise, thanks for the endorsement! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Louise C.
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Hi Louise, We're glad to see dogs bringing their owners in (some of them are regular customers!) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Elizabeth B.
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Hi Elizabeth, Love it when people bring friends, but don't leave it several years until the next visit! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Cheryl S.
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Hi Cheryl, Thanks for the faultless feedback! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Sheila C.
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Hi Sheila, Thanks for the vote of confidence! See you again soon, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Laura K.
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Hi Laura, Thanks for the feedback, we'd be quite happy to see you every week! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Sharna B.
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Hi Sharna, the menu changes daily, so you don't have to wait long to try some different dishes! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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JANE J.
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Hello Jane, Always fun to have you both in the restaurant... Though we might run out of chocolate ice cream one of these days! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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meryl h.
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Hi Meryl, Naturally it's better! We had lots of time to practice during lockdown! ;-) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Wendy A.
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Hi Wendy, Always good to see you too. Chris- Overall: 10/10
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JaneCatherine A.
Business Response:
Hi Jane Catherine, Thanks for your feedback, but the food, service and location are the best for everyone, not just vegans! :-) Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Kevin G.
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Hi Kevin, thanks for you endorsement!- Overall: 10/10
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Barbara C.
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Thanks Barbara! See you again soon! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Mike G.
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Thanks Mike, and congratulations to the A level graduate!- Overall: 10/10
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Stephanie E.
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Fabulous Feedback ***** (Can you do that on Tripadvisor for us too?) Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Nicola P.
Business Response:
Thanks Nicola! See you again soon! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Ian T.
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Thanks Ian! Good to see that was one less meat meal for you then! If you omit the dairy, eggs and meat, you can make excellent food that's good for the planet and animals too. You'll have to come to my cookery classes when I restart them! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Heather B.
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Always great to have you in the restaurant! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Philip B.
Business Response:
Excellent, glad you had a good anniversary! Don't forget to post a review on Tripadvisor! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Eline V.
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Dank U wel! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Jacqueline R.
Business Response:
Hi Jacqueline, thanks for your review! We endeavour to curate our bookings so that we don't have everybody turning up at once, and the chef (myself or Hannah) can give everyone the best attention. Obviously if you're the first one in, you get our undivided attention! See you again soon! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Colin R.
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Hi Colin, that's a really really good review! Any chance you can say that on Tripadvisor too? Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Bernadine P.
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Thanks Bernadine, look forward to seeing you again soon! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Mark G.
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Excellent Mark! You're our favourite type of customer too! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Kevin H.
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Hi Kevin, thanks for the comments, I hope you could see your way to giving us a review on Tripadvisor as well if you have the time? Thanks again, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Tony S.
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Hi Tony, thanks for the top scores, do please leave a review on Tripadvisor if you haven't already (or even if you have!) Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Craig C.
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Great to have such discerning customers! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Lee B.
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Hi Lee, well happy birthday and thanks for the review! Don't leave it until the next birthday for another visit! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Chris D.
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Hi Chris, always good to see you both in the restaurant! Cheers, Chris- Overall: 10/10
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Mary S.
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Hello Mary, glad you enjoyed it! Keep recommending us! Chris- Overall: 10/10
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