Natural Oasis

288 Monroe Ave, Rochester
(585) 325-1831

Recent Reviews

Michelle Lentine

First time coming and it was an incredible experience. I enjoyed each dish I had. The blend of spices in each unique dish was indescribable. The Chai was the best I've ever had. I don't identify as vegan or vegetarian but this will be a regular spot for me going forward. I love the atmosphere and it was clear to see this was a special spot as regulars knew the staff by name.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bhajia, Gnocchi, Greens with Kichadi and Injera Bread, Chocolate Flourless Chocolate Cake

Marah Leigh Smith

Delicious vegetarian lunch. Comfort food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SD Giles

Highly recommend! This hidden gem offers creative, delicious, and nourishing dishes. With some of our party’s gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan needs, the menu was perfect. Two Celiacs were in our group, and we could have everything except for one item on the menu (the pizza, which is cooked separately so there’s no risk of cross-contamination). Some favorites include the flourless chocolate cake, the risotto, the gnocchi, the chipotle curry sweet potato soup, and the chai. It’s all made from scratch in-house. Price is very reasonable, and the tapas-style menu and quaint atmosphere make it a cozy meal out. We will be back again! :)Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice and Veggies, Bhajia, Lentils, Cooked Chickpeas, Gnocchi, Roasted Apples W, Salad, Chocolate Flourless Chocolate Cake, Risotto

Susheel Yadav

I liked the food but found the portion sizes on the small side. I did not like how I was treated during my last visit. My wife really enjoyed their tea and you get 2 cups in an order. She asked for another order and the server said that he will check if they have any left since they were closing in about 20 minutes. He came back with 1 cup instead of 2 and told us that that was all that was left. But when I received the check I saw that I had been charged for two orders of tea even though we only got 1.5 orders. I joked that why not charge for 1.5 orders of and the answer I got was 'oh we cannot change for 1.5 orders' to which I replied 'why not charge for 1 order then?' but I didn't get any answer. The whole exchange left a sour taste.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice and Veggies, Bhajia, Lentils, Cooked Chickpeas, Pizza, Gnocchi, Risotto

Sri Kartik

An excellent selection of vegan dishes !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice and Veggies, Bhajia, Lentils, Cooked Chickpeas, Gnocchi, Salad, Risotto

Michael O'Reilly

Wholesome flavorful vegetarian cuisine. Solomon is a very gracious host.Vegetarian options: Authentic Ethiopian fare.Dietary restrictions: The staff are very conscious/ accommodating of dietary restrictions.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Yellow Rice and Veggies, Bhajia, Lentils, Cooked Chickpeas, Pizza, Roasted Apples W, Chocolate Flourless Chocolate Cake

Corinna Hayes

Best vegan food I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Corinna C.

Best vegan food I've ever had! Absolutely delicious!!! Excellent service and relaxed atmosphere. Don't even think about it as "Ethiopian food"- it's just amazingly flavorful food.

Amelia Mindich

This is the best restaurant I’ve even been to, by farAlso no cork fee for dinner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Ives

Always so extremely delicious. The nicest service too. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassidy M.

Love love love! Favorite place in Rochester hands down the gnocchi and vegetables are the best dishes I've had in my life.

Petitjean Delphine

AMAZING! It is one of the best food I ever taste. Congratulation and thank you.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan McDermott

I just got the lunch buffet takeout, and it was AMAZING. Everything was delicious, including the beets. BEETS!? who knew there was a way to make those taste good? 100% putting this on my regular lunch list.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jim H.

Absolutey delicious! Also get the chai; it is amazing. The lentils are delicious! Very relaxed atmosphere. The owner, also known as the chef is very accommodating and friendly.

TessaFarley

Hands down favorite amongst our household, as well as every friend and family member we bring! Every single item is delicious and fresh. As long as they're open they have a customer with me.

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