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Best Restaurants in Leamington Spa: Authentic Vegetarian & South Indian Cuisine

Herb Restaurant Leamington Spa is a fully vegetarian Kerala and South Indian restaurant at 5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa CV32 5PP. Dosas start at £7.89, the weekday lunch thali is £6.95, and most dishes are vegan or gluten free. It opens daily at 10am.

Last updated 21 October 2026.

Address

5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5PP

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 23:00.

Food

Fully vegetarian Kerala and South Indian menu, with most dishes vegan or gluten free. See the menu with prices.

A vegetarian and South Indian restaurant on Clarendon Avenue

Herb is a vegetarian restaurant in Royal Leamington Spa that cooks the food of Kerala, in the far south-west of India. The menu is built on coconut, curry leaves, mustard seed, rice and lentils, which makes it a lighter alternative among the restaurants in Leamington Spa and a natural choice for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diners. If you are looking for an Indian restaurant in Leamington Spa with something different to a standard curry menu, expect dosa, uthappam, idli, sambar and the Kerala thali.

Everything is vegetarian. Dishes marked V on the menu are vegan, many others can be made vegan on request, and most are gluten free or nut free. Tell your server about allergies and the kitchen will advise.

Menu at Herb Restaurant Leamington Spa

Herb Leamington Spa has its own printed menu, which differs from Leicester in some dishes and prices. These are some of the dishes guests order most, with Leamington Spa prices. The complete menu has every dish and dietary tag.

Lunch, pre-theatre, Christmas and groups

Weekday lunch thali £6.95

Two curries and a curry of the day, a side dish, rice of the day and a dosa with chutneys. Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm. Vegan, nut-free and gluten-free options available.

Lunch menu

Vegan pre-theatre menu £18.75

Rasam soup followed by seven vegetable tapas dishes with bread and rice, served 3:00pm to 7:00pm.

Pre-theatre dinner

Christmas 2026 £33.95

Three-course vegetarian set menu with crackers. £5 deposit per person to book.

Christmas at Herb Leamington Spa

Parties and private dining

Group party menus from £25.95 per head with a vegan option on every menu.

Party menu and private dining

Why Kerala cooking suits vegetarians and vegans

Kerala’s everyday cooking uses coconut oil and coconut milk where northern Indian cooking uses ghee and cream, and builds meals around rice, lentils, vegetables and spices. That is why so many dishes at Herb are naturally vegan and gluten free. The Kerala-born kitchen team, led by head chef Ramdas Krishna, cook from home recipes, with Ayurvedic ideas about balance and herbs. Read our story.

Who Herb suits

Looking at the wider Clarendon Avenue area? Our Leamington Spa dining guide covers what is nearby.

Awards and reviews

Herb has been recognised for its vegetarian and vegan cooking. Awards, with the year and where you can check them:

  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards - Best of the Best – 2024 (source: TripAdvisor)
  • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards - Best of the Best – 2023 (source: TripAdvisor)
  • Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year, 7th Midland Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards – 2024 (source: Herb menu and Proud Moments)
  • Leicestershire Curry Award – 2023 (source: Proud Moments)

What guests say about Herb Leamington Spa on each review platform:

PlatformRatingReviews
Google4.8 out of 5599
TripAdvisor5.0 out of 5663

Ratings as shown on each platform in October 2026. They are quoted from the platforms and are not collected on this site.

Read recent reviews or leave your own on Google and TripAdvisor.

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How to find us and where to park

Herb is at 5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa CV32 5PP. There are three paid car parks nearby:

  • Upper Grove Street car park, CV32 5AN (paid)
  • Royal Priors car park, 8 Park Street, CV32 4XT (paid)
  • Bedford Street car park, CV32 5ED (paid)

Visiting Leamington Spa from nearby

Herb Leamington Spa welcomes diners from Leamington Spa and the towns around it: Warwick, Whitnash, Cubbington, Bishop's Tachbrook, Kenilworth, Southam, Harbury, Radford Semele, Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon. These are roughly 5 to 30 minutes by car from the restaurant in normal traffic (estimates; check your route). Read the guide to restaurants near Leamington Spa or see things to do and where to eat.

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Frequently asked questions about Herb Leamington Spa

Is Herb Restaurant in Leamington Spa vegetarian or vegan?

Herb is fully vegetarian. Dishes tagged V on the menu are vegan as served, and many other dishes can be made vegan on request. A few dishes contain paneer, yoghurt or ghee, so tell your server if you are vegan.

Is there a Kerala or South Indian restaurant in Leamington Spa?

Yes. Herb serves Kerala and South Indian food at 5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa CV32 5PP: dosas, uthappam, idli, sambar, thalis and coconut-based curries.

How much is lunch at Herb Leamington Spa?

The business lunch thali is £6.95, served Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 3:00pm. It includes two curries and a curry of the day, a side dish, rice of the day and a dosa with chutneys.

What are Herb Leamington Spa's opening hours?

Herb Leamington Spa is open Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 23:00.

Is there parking near Herb Leamington Spa?

The nearest paid car parks are Upper Grove Street (CV32 5AN), Royal Priors on Park Street (CV32 4XT) and Bedford Street (CV32 5ED).

Do I need to book a table?

Booking is recommended, especially at weekends and busy times. Book on this page or call 01926 771460. For same-day bookings, please call the restaurant.

Does Herb Leamington Spa have gluten-free and nut-free food?

Yes. Dosas, idli, uthappam, most curries and rice dishes are tagged GF, and most dishes are tagged NF. The wheat breads are not gluten free. Please speak to a senior member of the team about any allergy or intolerance before you order.

Is the Leamington Spa menu the same as Leicester?

No. The two restaurants have separate printed menus. Most dishes are shared, but some differ: for example Leamington Spa has no rava dosas, and several prices are higher than in Leicester. See the Leamington Spa menu.

Is there a pre-theatre menu in Leamington Spa?

Yes. The vegan pre-theatre menu is rasam soup followed by seven vegetable tapas dishes with bread and rice, for £18.75 per person, available only from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.

Does Herb Leamington Spa do takeaway?

Yes, you can order Herb's food online at online.herbrestaurant.co.uk, or call 01926 771460.

Can I book a party or large group at Herb Leamington Spa?

Yes. Group bookings are welcome. See party menu and private dining for group menus from £25.95 per head.

Does Herb Leamington Spa have a Christmas menu?

Yes. A three-course vegetarian set menu is £33.95 per person with a £5 deposit. See Christmas at Herb Leamington Spa.

Visit Herb Leicester

Herb also has a restaurant at 96 Granby Street, Leicester, with its own Kerala menu. See Herb Restaurant Leicester or the Leicester menu.

Reserve Your Table at Herb Restaurant

Book a table at Herb Restaurant Leamington Spa online with OpenTable: choose the date, time and number of guests below and you will receive a confirmation. For same-day bookings please call the restaurant. For large groups, parties, private hire and Christmas dinners, see party menus and private dining or Christmas at Herb.

Herb Leicester

96 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ
0116 233 2715 · Directions

Herb Leamington Spa

5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, CV32 5PP
01926 771460 · Directions