Came here for a gyro and empanadas. Small, extremely nice, with attention to detail. Only one or two there to "serve" (i.e. take my behind the counter order), but explanations of the food and such were very nice. Good sized servings and very tasty. Couldn't even finish my gyro, so I passed on the empanadas (and was offered a sample size, which was cool, but I was still too full). Really nice, especially for a person alone (me), but I'm sure it would be great for larger parties as well. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

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Nice place to get food in downtown Idaho Falls. The food was healthy and reasonably priced. Many vegan and vegetarian options which was nice. The wait on a Friday night in all was about 45 minutes. The people were very nice though they just don't have many staff it seems like. The cafe was very cute but they close at 8 so it seems more like a lunch spot maybe. read more

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Found this little gym while researching healthy options for restaurants in Idaho Falls. Hubby had the giro with a side salad and their cucumber yogurt dressing. I had their Greek salad. I got chicken and Gyro meat as a protein option with the cucumber yogurt dressing. The owner was very accommodating. Easy-going atmosphere and serving sizes are generous. We had leftovers.. we will definitely be back. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Gyro with a side Greek Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

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Found myself in Idaho Falls for a work trip and this place stood out to me for its vegan/vegetarian options. I was delighted to find a meat menu and a vegetarian menu side by side, and an incredibly helpful gentleman to answer any questions I had. I had the falafel platter with the house made cashew tzatziki - 10/10 kind of like vegan chicken nuggets and it hit the spot, very girl lunch. I also had the cheese and bean empanada - super good, great spices. If you're passing through and need something quick and healthy, stop by! Most people seemed to get things to go, but sitting inside was cute. Very eclectic vibe. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Sign out front - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

This is a quaint little restaurant. In Downtown Idaho Falls on Park close to Broadway it's easy to get to and challenging to park close by. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable, the food was superb, and my meal was an overall wonderful experience. I met another diner and we had some nice conversation. I got so involved with meeting a new person I forgot to photograph my gyro. I will return. Their menu has a lot of items I'd like to try. read more

Wow this place is soooo good! The plantains and empanadas were so delicious we ordered a whole extra plate to go haha The fries were tasty and salted perfectly. The owner was helpful explaining menu options and was very nice. I love that there's both gluten free and dairy free options available here! Highly recommend read more

We took the family out to dinner on a Saturday night. Looking for something different as our one son & his wife are both vegan. Don't ask me. Anyway we ended up here as they have quite a variety of vegan options. Our son the vegan didn't order anything and his wife got like tomato soup or something. Our other daughter got the Schwarma she said it was delicious. Her daughter got the Greek salad. My wive got pizza. I got the BLTT and the bean & cheese empanadas. Delicious. I just wish they also had the fruit empanadas. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

Food was great! The dining room downstairs was super cute too. Employee was really nice too!

Speaking as Mexican vegan guy who lives in California on his way to Yellowstone. This place is a gem. I'm spoiled with amazing vegan food back home and have been hunting for great spots along the way to YS. What a site for sore eyes. We loved the Vegan Bean and Cheese empanadas and a giant order of homemade fries. Would love to try the rest of the menu. The own we immediately greeted me at the door and was very helpful. As I waited for my order, regulars walked in and he knew them right away. He offered them customizations he though they might like. Great food with great small town hospitality. PS. A previous helper posted their outdated menu. This menu is the newest as of July 29th, 2022. read more

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Empanadas - that's all I have and that was my best meal at Idaho Fall. Service is great, friendly owners who chatted with me about Hong King and Macau. Ambience is a bit of a weak point but somewhat fitting for the place. Will revisit. read more

Great food! Delicious vegan burger and shawarma pita! Traveling thru the town. Plenty of parking nearby!

we really enjoyed our food here. The empanadas were fantastic. I have the Shawarma on pita bread, delicious. This restaurant is downtown Idaho Falls in an old building so if you're looking for upscale ambience, this is not your place. If you're looking for quaint and great service with amazing food, definitely give it a try. read more

This is a delightfully retro place with friendly staff and a wonderful vegetarian menu. It was a wonderful find.

Great place, owner super cool! Food was beyond yummy! Nice little hidden gem in Idaho Falls!

I so wanted to love this place. I really loved the vegetarian options on the menu. But unfortunately their ingredients weren't so good. I guess I'm just used to homegrown or farmers market quality vegetables. Check out my photos. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Not the best ingredients - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

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Best restaurant and food in Idaho falls and the owners are so lovely!!! We go there every time we are in town!

Food was great. Atmosphere is a bit rustic and folksy. A very understated eatery, but good place to find Mediterranean menu items.

Start with the positive, service was good and friendly. Food seemed to be overpriced for what we received. Having a restroom in the basement right be your table wasn't appetizing. Food was ok. Just a very weird basement eating experience. read more

Came back again, Raymond split our order into two separate plates, without even asking. The empanadas were so delicious. We LOVE this place!!! He explained all the food and his process. This is our new favorite restaurant and we are now on a quest to try everything on the menu. We recommend this place to everyone. The French fries are incredible! No matter what you order, get fries too! Can't go wrong with Altavita The plant based options are fantastic!!!! read more

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We enjoyed a delicious lunch (takeout) from this restaurant yesterday. We ordered roast beef sandwiches, empanadas, and a BLT. Also a delicious smoothie and lemonade. All very fresh, made to order, delicious local produce. If in Idaho Falls, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for healthy, fresh, delicious food. Thank you. They also have a nice seating area in the basement with a piano and long couch. The service was friendly and wonderful. 5 stars read more

I really enjoyed the plant-based menu with a variety of vegan options! I ordered the Taste of Nicaragua. The empanada was fresh and crispy and everything was fresh and tasty! The owner was very nice and talked me through the menu. Highly recommend for groups with a variety of diets. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Taste of Nicaragua - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

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We were lucky to find this spot in Idaho falls since there are not that many vegan options around. Altavita caters to vegans / GF / and meat eaters. The empanadas were crispy, delicious and a must try! The beyond burger was juicy and hit the spot. If you're a vegan mayo lover like I am then the mock chicken salad is yum. The person that took our order was friendly and informative. He asked us a few questions to make sure we got everything that we wanted. Will def come back. read more

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Super cute places, the owner and his family are the sweetest! The food is so good and healthy plus the seating area is so cozy. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Super cute places, the owner and his family are the sweetest! The food is so good and healthy plus the seating area is so cozy. - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

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We stumbles onto this place and are so glad we did. Our group chose chicken shawarna, falfel and empanadas and we were all very pleased with our selections. Service was excellent and the downstairs dining room is charming. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Falafel, empanadas and shawarma - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

Server was super nice and sweet, we had the greek and quinoa salads and the half was quite big- a really good size to split some empanadas (the vegan cheese was yummy!) as well. The vintage aesthetic and decor was sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed the hole in the wall vibe as well as the big window seats. read more

I don't review often, but when I do it's because I just walked out of one of the best places to eat/hang out. Such a. Great environment and the BEST food. Yum. I cannot wait to come back. read more

Altavita Restaurant - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

Stoked to find vegan food in Idaho Falls. Taste of Nicaragua plate was delish, the homemade cashew cheeze really showed through. Nice folks, cool spot. Def recommend. read more

Amazing!! The falafel sandwich was sooooo good. Such a great place to go in idaho falls if you're plant based or just looking for good food!

On a recent visit to East Idaho, we were looking for a place to get dinner before heading back to Boise. Debating what sounded best, we happened to stumble upon Altavida on Yelp and were intrigued by the menu. While my girlfriend is not vegan or vegetarian, she does enjoy those meals frequently and was very happy with the salad she had. I had the 3 Empanada plate which she had one of and it was really good and filling. We also tried the vegan brownie for dessert. The staff were incredibly friendly and the service was solid and timely. This is a good choice for anyone who wants to eat on the healthier side, but also a restaurant where it seems there is something for everyone regardless of dietary restrictions. Highly recommended. read more

Found this place here on YELP and with a great find. Fantastic food with friendly service.

Healthy. Hearty. Happy. I adore Altavita; between the sweet owner, fabulous dishes, and DARLING atmosphere, it is truly one of my newfound favorite locations!!! If you love food that fills you with warmth and joy without the unhealthy repercussions of sugar or flour, this place is for YOU. read more

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The food is delicious. If your your in a hurry order ahead of time. It takes a little while. I like the wraps and the empanadas.

The food was super tasty. I have Celiac's and I really appreciate how seriously they took avoiding cross contamination with gluten. I had a delicious meal that was definitely kept safe for my condition! read more

13-year old's review: Everything can be made celiac friendly. The greeter was nice and the food came out fairly fast. The ambiance of the dining room was nice. The food was amazing! The tapioca bread tasted like actual bread. The French fry sauce was amazing - definitely get. Adult addendum: celiac safe. Separate prep areas for gluten-containing ingredients. Nicaraguan platter was excellent. French dip sandwich was quite salty. "Greeter" above was probably the owner - super nice and based on our conversation he takes great care with his kitchen. read more

Our daughter is vegetarian so we wanted to eat somewhere that would cater to her. We found it!!! The actually will cater to anyone's needs with amazing food!! Our daughter had a great looking and tasting falafel, my wife had an incredible grass feed meat burger and I decided to try something a little vegetarian and go with the cashew burger. All were excellent. We topped it off with a vegan brownie! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but could easily eat this all the time. Service was great, owner was great, food was great. Have fun and try something new!!!! read more

Altavita Restaurant - two plates of food on a wooden table - Vegetarian Near Me - Idaho Falls, Idaho

Gave this one a try. Menu varies quite a bit. It's a little bit of everything from empanadas to schwarma to falafel to burgers. There are vegan and non-vegan options. Ingredients are fresh. I ordered the falafel wrap with a side of fries. Wrap was good but could have been great had the falafel been prepared/cooked correctly. They were puck shaped but were smashed down way too much. Should be ice hockey puck thickness not air hockey puck thickness, or left in their traditional ball shape. The falafel should have also been much crispier on the outside and probably needed to be left in the fryer longer. The falafel mix could have also taken more parsley/cilantro. Feels like they are heading in the right direction so will give them another try down the road. read more

This place is unassuming and something I would imagine in a small village in Europe: the building is old (it even smells old) and the decor is shabby chic. Setting all this aside, the food is delicious. There are vegan and non-vegan options, which is such a rare offering in this town. The owner runs the place and is super genuine and kind. Definitely an IF staple. read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant around 6:30pm, just 30 minutes before closing. The owner was kind & welcoming, taking time to answer my questions and provide recommendations. Everything looked and sounded great, but ultimately I went with the empanadas (chicken/cheese & chicken/vegetables) and they were INCREDIBLE. The food was great and the owner was even better. Give this place a try and support a fantastic small business...you won't be disappointed. read more

We loved Altavita. The owner made our meal. We are plant based and he made sure the meal was exactly right for our needs. The juices are fresh and delicious. We lived the soup and the Mock chicken sandwich. Especially yummy were the vegan! Empanadas! We really like the ambiance it's clean and covid conscious! Hooray for plant based whole food eating and the people who have businesses to support life! read more

If you aren't gluten free, this is an amazing restaurant. If you are gluten free, this may be the best restaurant you'll ever eat at. The amount of variety and quality of each dish, the incredible freshness of the food and great care of the wait staff-- I have never been to a comparable restaurant that was not at least 3x the price for each dish. Not only did they have wonderful gluten free and dairy free options, but their portions were incredibly generous and filling while maintaining an elevated palate. Much of their menu is made from scratch in house using locally sourced ingredients. I cannot say enough to praise the dedication and creativity of the owner in maintaining such a high standard of dining. I cannot wait to try their sister restaurant in Pocatello. Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more