Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in London
2023 is officially upon us, and many are taking it upon themselves to practice more sustainability by taking part in Veganuary. Read on for some of our top picks for the best in vegan and vegetarian fine dining that London has to offer.
Tendril, Mayfair
If you’re struggling for motivation to get through the rest of Veganuary, look to Mayfair pop-up restaurant Tendril’s head chef Rishim Sachdeva. Initially a self-proclaimed carnivore, Sachdeva has held senior positions at restaurants such as the Fat Duck and Chiltern Firehouse before trying Veganuary to challenge himself. Now, he serves both a vegan a la carte menu and a sumptuous ‘Discovery’ tasting menu at his almost entirely plant-based restaurant. For mouthwatering, seasonal food that doesn’t sacrifice sustainability, head to Tendril in Mayfair.
Gauthier, Soho
Michelin-starred chef Alex Gauthier re-opened Gauthier Soho as an entirely vegan restaurant in June 2021 and has been collecting rave reviews ever since. Set in a Regency townhouse, Gauthier has honed the classical techniques of his training to create a plant-based class of French gastronomy. If you don’t want your venture into veganism to be restricted to tofu and chickpeas, head to the world’s first primary sustainable gastronomic restaurant and indulge in Gauthier’s delectable menu.
Alter, Aldgate
This relaxed restaurant in the Leman Locke Hotel serves small plates inspired by global street food traditions in a completely vegan menu alongside an eclectic range of dive bar-style drinks and fresh interpretations of classic cocktails. With a vibrant atmosphere, this spot would be perfect for a first date.
Pied à Terre, Fitzrovia
Pied à Terre first opened in 1991, earning a Michelin star in its first year and maintaining a standard of excellence ever since. Whether a flexitarian, an omnivore or a vegan, there is something for everyone as they are committed to serving menus for every palate. The plant-based lunch and dinner tasting menus are available at £120 per person, or alternatively, you can relish four, six, or eight courses.
Holy Carrot, Knightsbridge
If you’re hoping the New Year will kick-start a healthier lifestyle, head to Holy Carrot in Knightsbridge for a vegan meal that will nourish your body as well as the planet. Located at one of London’s leading wellness destinations, Urban Retreat, Holy Carrot boasts a menu completely free from preservatives, refined sugar, gluten, and additives, while their innovative combinations ensure no flavour is lost. There might only be a couple of weeks left of Veganuary, but why not treat yourself, a friend, or a partner to a beautiful plant-based lunch followed by a luxury treatment for Valentines' Day?
Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
Whilst Galvin La Chapelle caters to every diet, they offer both an entirely vegan and vegetarian menu for those opting out of animal products. With five and seven-course meals available with an optional Sommelier wine pairing as well as a la carte options, this Michelin-starred restaurant is guaranteed to delight any herbivore.
Pollen Street Social, Mayfair
Opened by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, this restaurant might not be entirely plant-based but offers full vegan and vegetarian tasting and a la carte menus, and emphasises the importance of sourcing seasonal food locally, to ensure a low carbon footprint. The restaurant has an informal, relaxed atmosphere but the food is of the highest calibre so head to Mayfair for a plant-based feast.
