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Tansy's Pantry

Restaurant Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Thoroughly enjoyed our mains - Tagine and Sol bowl. They were flavourful and fresh. Friendly staff. We also enjoyed the Raspberry brownie - inhaled it before we realized that we didn't snap a photo of it 😉 Although they have a cash machine, it would be nicer if people paid with cash. It'll help th... People often mention vegan, lovely, friendly, staff, great, good, chips, service, amazing, delicious,


Address

Church Hollow, Godshill, Ventnor PO38 3HH, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1983 840921

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (283 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (45) lovely (26) friendly (20) staff (19) great (17) good (15) chips (13) service (13) amazing (13) delicious (12)
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  • 5/5 Paintmeblueagain 9 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Thoroughly enjoyed our mains - Tagine and Sol bowl. They were flavourful and fresh. Friendly staff. We also enjoyed the Raspberry brownie - inhaled it before we realized that we didn't snap a photo of it 😉 Although they have a cash machine, it would be nicer if people paid with cash. It'll help their business 😊 #support_local_ethical_plant-based_businesses ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicki H. 9 months ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Superb vegan food in a lovely place! We had the Thai Green Curry wings, Szechuan cauliflower and Mac n cheese! We also got some cakes to take home! Very sad to know this place is closing in September! Best of luck with whatever is next.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marilyn 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place for a vegan lunch or coffee. They also have a nice selection of desserts (cakes or raw). Positively surprised by the vish & chips. I would recommend 😊
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L M. 10 months ago on Google
    Really lovely & quaint vegan restaurant. Delicious food and the great service. I had the Seoul Bowl and it was possibly the best salad I’ve had!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lils R. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this restaurant - had the most delicious Vish and Chips and brownie last month when I visited 😍 staff are lovely friendly and can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in the Isle of Wight
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gillian L. 2 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Neither my partner nor I are vegans but we were excited to try Tansy's Pantry as it had good reviews and we're always up for something a bit different and were feeling uninspired by the selection of ubiquitous tea houses and gastropubs we'd seen. We ordered the wings and vish & chips and it was incredible. You'd never know there wasn't parmesan cheese on the "wings" (and without trying to simulate chicken, their seitan was excellent on its own merit - moist, tender and flavourful!). The vish & chips was 10000x better than most actual fish & chips we've had - the batter was spot on, so light and crispy with a subtle flavour of the sea! If you're reading this, you should probably order it just so you can tell your friends you ate battered squash blossom on the IOW that tasted better than "the real thing" - even the crispy little pistils of the blossom that were sticking out looked a bit like fish bones! We had the BPJ brownie and cheezecake for dessert but were too distracted with the deliciousness of it all to remember to photograph it, which is probably a good sign! Had never heard of Fungtn (alcohol free) beer, but gave it a go because we love anything containing citra hops and this was a winner. Lovely simple decor, excellent hygiene and friendly staff too. Also five stars specifically goes to whoever chooses the music - while waiting for our meal, there were some quality tunes on rotation!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelley W. 11 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Absolutely devine food! We had the Vish and chips, salm*n and rice, Caribbean curry, wings, Mac n cheese and poke bole before the cheesecake and brownie. All so very tasty. Cooked fresh. Nice vibes. I'll definitely come again next time I visit. Thanks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul E. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and service. Had the queso style wings and some cheesecake both of which were amazing. generous portions too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joss 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been to Tansy’s 3 times now and thoroughly enjoyed the food here every single time. It’s so refreshing to have a fully vegan establishment on the island. Staff are attentive and wonderful. I always recommend to my mainland pals when they are visiting - vegan or not!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Service and delicious food and drink, their smoothies are delightful, whilst their bubble waffles, burgers and vish and chips were exceptional, highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Billy B. 4 years ago on Google
    If you want to try Vegan, this is the place to go. Good food, nice place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth S. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in to Tansy’s Pantry for some dinner. It was thoroughly delicious. Good wine selection and carefully thought out and crafted vegan dishes. Delicious puddings. Wish we lived here locally and could come here all the time!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim E. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent vegan food, my son (who is normally quite fussy with food) loves the burgers and chips. He even said to me that the food was so good...in his own words "this food is so good we don't need to eat meat anymore"...A real proud mum moment. Very friendly, beautiful location and all round relaxed lovely vibe ☺
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalie H. 11 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    One of the best places I’ve eaten at on the Isle of Wight! It was a street food night, we could choose 1 large plate, 1 small plate and a dessert for £25. The menu was diverse and a good representation of streetfood from around the world and it was ALL BRILLIANT!!! Flavour wise the Vada Pav, Shiitake Ramen and Basa Tacos were the best, but everything was tasty and fresh. It was sooo refreshing to have so many yummy and eclectic things to choose from as a vegetarian, as eating out can be somewhat restrictive. The fact it is all vegan too is a huge bonus and shows what amazing things you can do without meat or dairy! Top class TP and I can’t wait to revisit! The roasts look amazing!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adie L. 11 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Incredible vegan food. The tastiest by far that we had during our stay. So good we visited twice. Staff are lovely too. Cannot recommend highly enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow what great food all vegan I am not a vegan. You must try this place and the staff are so friendly I can't praise enough you must try it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle K. 4 years ago on Google
    We went here for a birthday treat, and what a treat it was! I couldn’t fault anything. Delicious, friendly, reasonable! Absolutely fab! Highly recommended! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily S. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food, lovely staff, beautifully decorated, what more could you want?! Would definitely recommend to vegans and non vegans alike
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vishal L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and cute atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 11 months ago on Google
    There are so many good things one could say about Tansy’s: lovely staff, amazing vegan food - but what I dream of are their incredible Sunday roasts and the best vegan cauliflower cheese in the universe!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really excellent burger and chips, satisfying, extremely tasty, nice and moist, not dry or lumpy as some vegan burgers can be. Perfectly fried chips with skins on and not excessively seasoned. Delicious home made hummus highly recommended. Mac n cheese nice but could use a little extra 'bite', e.g. with some mustard. Desserts to die for. Overall, well worth a detour as the place is delightful and the owner charming and kind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon R. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect vegan restaurant. The Sunday roast was superb and their main menu although isn’t huge, the food is fantastic. The ‘wings of the week’ are always a must when we go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manish J. 2 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Lovely small restaurant. Loved the food and dessert. We ordered the Korean 'wings' (seitan ones) and the Thai tofu curry. The wings were excellent and the tofu curry was good. A berry oat crumble and PB&J brownie to finish off, both of which didn't last for long! Would definitely go here again if I'm on the island.

  • 5/5 Laura S. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited whilst on holiday and so glad we did. Great food and drinks with a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back when we are next on the island.

  • 5/5 Andy B. 8 months ago on Google
    Really happy to have found this place, will have to be a regular haunt whenever I go back home. The food was lush and the service really friendly and helpful. Nice variety of tasty dishes with plenty of gluten-free options. The person who took our order was particularly switched-on when it came to the gluten-free options and alternatives, which can be *such* hard work in some places.

  • 4/5 William W. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my vegan partner here to sample some local plant based cuisine and I was blown away by chocolate tart. As a non-vegan I rarely find good vegan pastries as a substitute. In terms of the vegan “fried chicken” I was less convinced by the texture. All in all, this was a lovely place for a meal with super friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Hajnalka S. 2 years ago on Google
    We were lucky enough to find this super kitchen. they make 100% vegan food for our biggest drummer. Since we are pascetarians, we had a perfect menu offer. The main dishes are very tasty, served aesthetically. The cakes are delicious in heaven. And the coffee is good strong. The service is kind and friendly. The prices are absolutely good. Other times we go when we go on Wight again.

  • 5/5 Paul C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and pleasant attentive staff. Lots of lovely vegan cakes as well, and dogs allowed

  • 5/5 Alice F. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and friendly staff in lovely Godshill. Had the wings and Jamaican curry. Not a huge menu but very tasty.

  • 5/5 hushed 4. 2 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    AMAZING! Any non-believers need to be taken here to show what vegan food is really like! The wings were something else, so good I asked for the recipe to the sauce! Mac’n’cheeze side was superb. The tofu “fish” bap was also brill, crispiest batter ever. So full, we had to take desert home for later. Take out beer for the walk back, too. Win win win! Vegan or not this is just great food all round, in a lovely cosy setting with fab service. We will be coming back!

  • 5/5 Svjetlana D. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a good place for tasty and healthy meal. I had a salad bowl with tofu and a delicious Belgian chocolate cake for desert. Highly recommended. I would come back just to have that food again.

  • 5/5 Pauline B. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious vegan meals and coffee in a tucked away secluded courtyard. Staff very friendly and although the wait was fairly long it was worth it for the amazing food. I had also had a doorstep delivery before Covid restrictions allowed eating outside and it was scrumptious 😋

  • 5/5 Yvonne C. 2 years ago on Google
    For a non vegan, I thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. Seiten chicken wings and moussaka was excellent! Friendly service! Would I come back? Absolutely!

  • 5/5 Annie L. 2 years ago on Google
    We have visited Tansy's Pantry before and been impressed. This visit did not disappoint. Myself and my daughter are vegan and find it really difficult to find places to have treats when on holiday. I emailed Tansy's Pantry in advance and they got back to me immediately to confirm our booking and inform me on menu options. When we arrived, our table was marked and we were welcomed at the door. The decor is beautiful and the vibe very mellow and welcoming- a great music selection!! We had a great coffee and cake stop - the food was delicious and I was only sad we couldn't visit again for lunch. Staff were chatty and welcoming, adapting the menu so that my 3.5 year old could have some fruit and ice cream. As she cannot often have treats when out, being vegan, she was delighted with this - and the portion size. They even gave her a 'test cookie' upon leaving, which made her day. This place is a brilliant find and we will certainly be back when we are next on the island. Thank you for a great visit.

  • 5/5 Sam S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the menu was fantastic for both me (vegan) and my friend (coeliac). We both went for the Vish and Chips, and can honestly say this is probably my favourite meal I've had since turning vegan. Fish and chips is really the only thing I miss as it's hugely nostalgic for me (reminds me of my grandad) and I've never had anything come close to recreating it, until I ate here. The batter was so crispy all over, the banana blossom is so close in texture to fish, and the taste was absolutely spot on too. Even the sides were great - the peas tasted spectacular, and the tartare sauce was delicious. The desserts were spectacular, and again, plenty of options for all sorts of dietary requirements. The owner even had a long chat with me about how to make the Vish at home, which she didn't need to do, and I can't wait to try it myself (I really wish I lived on the Isle of Wight so I could have this whenever). All in all, an amazing experience.

  • 5/5 Nick c. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit to Tansy’s Pantry - a rare vegan restaurant in Godshill on the Isle of Wight. Very much enjoyed the valentines dinner here with excellent food and drink

  • 5/5 Lewis S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, place and people! I ordered the vish and chips which was so good.

  • 5/5 E.V. B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tansys is a real gem! Friendly staff, delicious food on both their day and evening menus, and a lovely relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Tansys is a firm family favourite, my kids rave about the cakes and burgers. I visited on my birthday recently and the staff made the whole evening very special, and served THE best roast dinner I’ve ever had!

  • 5/5 Bob #acab #. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food

  • 5/5 Rose b. 4 years ago on Google
    Just had the 5 bean chilli delivered to my door by the beautiful, smiling Emilee, which was a treat in itself. My food was amazing!! Thank you so much!!! Delicious. Will be ordering again!

  • 5/5 Ben J. 3 years ago on Google
    Once again, beautiful food, great service, and have really adapted to a socially distanced service for the time being. These guys are a credit to the island.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting, tasty, healthy vegan food. Offering a limited takeaway service only at the moment, but still worth it.

  • 5/5 Chris W. 3 years ago on Google
    Only available for take out due to covid however this worked wonderfully for us; we took out 2 soul bowls of rice, falafel, hummus and salad and not disappointed at all, the flavours and cooking worked beautifully for our beach picnic. Also on the menu were katsu curry, burger, hot dog and fish and chips. The staff were wonderful and friendly and a shame they are closing. Get there before they do.

  • 5/5 Matt W. 3 years ago on Google
    I've eaten 100s of hotdogs in my life - this was by far the best one... Can't wait for our next visit and another chat with the lovely people running it! Thanks!

  • 5/5 Greg R. 4 years ago on Google
    Went to Tansy's pantry today, been wanting to go for a while! So wish we went sooner now. I can highly recommend the food, it was amazing. I think people can be quite put of by the fact that it's vegan food. You really shouldn't be! I'm not vegan or Vegetarian but I still really enjoyed the food. I had "Vish and chips" the texture of it was very close to real fish, quite surprising! It was a nice size portion too. Then followed by salted caramel slice, this lasted about a minute... It was lovely!! Highly recommended to anyone, staff/owner was lovely and welcoming too.

  • 5/5 Alice S. 4 years ago on Google
    We had an absolutely amazing lunch here today, the best salad I've ever had, the oat milk latte was incredible, and the vegan cheesecake is insane! 100% will be back again!

  • 5/5 Andre B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great takeaway service, everything came as ordered, flavours were outstanding and i would highly recommend this place, thanks again guys, cant wait until your able to open the doors to the restaurant 👌

  • 5/5 Greg F. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, healthy Vegan dishes. Generous portions which are very reasonably priced and lovely friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Sally K. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good tasty Soul Bowls and lovely Katsu Curry. Fab puds and all Take Away! Thoroughly enjoyed unpacking the well presented food and surprise garnishes for the dishes. Thanks Rob and Jess XXX.

  • 5/5 Kristen B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food - each component of our various dishes was excellent. Lovely atmosphere and decor, friendly & thoughtful staff. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 oagaruL 3 years ago on Google
    just excellent food... a real piece of art!

  • 5/5 Faye M. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great place to eat! Popped in for the first time, and were very impressed. Food was amazing - best vegan nachos I've had. Really fresh ingredients. Cakes were beautiful, again probably the best we've had. Service was second to none - so friendly and enthusiastic, lovely people. Shame we don't live on the Island, but we'll be back.

  • 5/5 Evan V. 3 years ago on Google
    This place simply knows how to please their clients. Always with a welcoming mindset. The food is reasonably priced, always flavorful and clean.

  • 5/5 Rosie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food every time, fresh local homemade and so tasty!! Jaime and Olly and the team are so friendly and welcoming. A great place to eat and drink and you dont have to be vegan to try vegan food!

  • 5/5 Elysa H. 4 years ago on Google
    We are absolutely in love with Tansy’s Pantry! We were lucky to get a last minute table for a Sunday roast and it was superb! Every item on the plate was packed full of flavour, incredible texture and well balanced with delicacy. The team there were so attentive and the vibe is just gorgeous. Loved the food. Adored the atmosphere. Will definitely be back! Thanks guys :)

  • 5/5 Paul E. 4 years ago on Google
    The most delicious food. Excellent service. Beautiful environment. Totally recommended.

  • 5/5 Jeremy G. 4 years ago on Google
    Totally wonderful everything. The only problem I’m selfishly concerned about is that Tansy’s will become so popular that we won’t be able to book a table ever again!

  • 5/5 trevor f. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely meal and great service.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 4 years ago on Google
    I came here under duress as I'm not a vegan. Other vegie/vegan resturants are usually, not always, but usually not that great. Tansy's was great! Every dish was packed with flavour and very well thought through. Staff are lovely and the place its self is very pretty and relaxing. Even if your not a vegan this is still a great restaurant. Honestly.

  • 5/5 Emma G. 4 years ago on Google
    We ate here on a Friday evening. The atmosphere was really welcoming, happy, and relaxed all at the same time. The food was absolutely delicious, great flavours, cooked perfectly and with love, so it really doesn't matter if you'd not normally eat plant-based foods, this is so tasty and creative you can't be disappointed. The decor is also lovely to enjoy. Can't wait til we visit the Island again and make our way back to Tansy's Pantry. Yum!

  • 5/5 Julie C. 4 years ago on Google
    This was a real treat. The owners and staff were lovely, helpful. The place itself is cute and quirky creating a friendly, cosy atmosphere. Delicious food, very reasonably priced. We were a group of 8friends- mixed vegan, veggies and meat eaters and the whole table loved it here. I was too full after first 2 courses to fit a dessert in, which was a shame as the vegan cheescake looked amazing. Thanks for a lovely evening Olly and your lovely team. We will definitely be back, and next time will allow a little more time to make some room for desserts! xx

  • 5/5 andy c. 4 years ago on Google
    Best.vegan meal ever😁

  • 4/5 Jennie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous food and great friendly staff. My Dairy Free twins loved that they finally have somewhere they can go and eat whatever I'd there!

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly owners, amazingly vegan food all cooked to order and dog friendly

  • 5/5 James G. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food and service, truly unbelievable experience.

  • 5/5 Daf E. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Sunday roast I’ve had in years, maybe ever. I ended up eating two!

  • 5/5 Joe B. 4 years ago on Google
    Myself and my wife are visiting the iow for the weekend, staying in the South of the island. We looked for a restaurant with a reasonable number of vegetarian options and couldn't find anything but meat based pub grub. Then we found Tansy's Pantry who offer interesting and delicious fully vegan food in a lovely environment. Would highly recommend

  • 5/5 patrick l. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous meals and deserts for anyone including, veggies, vegans and other assorted neurotics. Nicely presented food, lovely staff.

  • 5/5 emily d. 4 years ago on Google
    The best atmosphere for somewhere to eat on the island. We ate some of the best vegan food we’ve ever eaten. Nutritious, delicious and really well priced. Would eat here every day if I could! Great with the family earlier on in the evening and the later a great vibe with amazing vegan wines and beers.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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