Dining out in London is always an adventure, with thousands of restaurants catering for almost every diet and taste you can imagine in one city. The good news for vegetarians is that there are loads of fabulous hotspots creating excellent dishes for non-meat eaters. Whether you’re already on the plant-based train or experimenting with Veganuary, knowing where to grab the best vegetarian food in London will help planning your next night out that much easier. From fine dining gems to veggie-friendly brunch spots and date night destinations, the best vegetarian restaurants in London will wow the whole table.
January is one of the best times of year to explore healthier lifestyle options, with people everywhere getting involved with Veganuary and Dry January and fulfilling New Year’s resolutions. Many of the best restaurants in London have extensive vegan and vegetarian options on their menus, and there are also multiple hotspots catering exclusively for vegetarians.
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London’s best vegetarian restaurants – read on for a guide
For one of the best vegetarian restaurants in London serving heartwarming Syrian cuisine – check out Imad’s Syrian Kitchen in Soho
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen embraces the idea of food as the essential heart of any occasion, special or commonplace. Chef and restauranteur Imad Alarnab has striven to create a warm and welcoming space, where friends and family share food, stories and connections. Whether you’re rekindling the romance with an intimate date night, catching up with old friends or taking the family out to dinner, celebrate life and love with Syrian cooking. While not 100% plant-based, over half the menu is vegetarian-friendly, including the vegetarian express lunch featuring salad, pita, baba ghanoj, hummus and falafel between noon and 4 pm on weekdays. From the main menu, try the roasted aubergine with lentils, broad beans and herbs, or some mezze for the table. Multiple gluten and dairy-free options are also available
For one of the best vegetarian-friendly Indian restaurants in London with a dedicated Veganuary menu – try Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden and Richmond
Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden and Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond celebrate the vibrancy of the classic Indian bazaar, bringing a taste of all that energy and life to the heart of London. Traditionally, a bazaar is a place not only to buy and sell but also to meet, greet and entertain – the perfect vibe for a bustling restaurant. The Khari Baoli room above the main restaurant is available for private hire for 12 to 35 people, ideal for everything from business lunches to special events. Choose from several set menus, including vegetarian, and enjoy the exclusivity and VIP treatment. This January, Cinnamon Bazaar is adding a special Veganuary menu alongside the usual a la carte, pre-theatre specials, afternoon tea, and bottomless brunch menus that run daily. On Valentine’s Day, treat your date to a festive set menu featuring dishes such as parcels of truffled cauliflower and cheddar cheese followed by Punjabi malai kulfi and passion fruit brûlée.
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For high-end plant-based sushi at one of the best vegan restaurants in London – try Studio Gauthier in Fitzrovia
Studio Gauthier is the more casual, wallet-friendly younger sibling of Gauthier Soho and 123V Browns in Mayfair, all from acclaimed chef Alexis Gauthier. Bringing you the same great plant-based food in less formal surroundings, with California colours offsetting the more austere concrete and packed with sumptuous velvet booths. Menu highlights include blue island cream sheese tortellini with watercress sauce and apple, confit celeriac with a rich dashi velouté and oyster mushrooms, and tofu crab and sesame rolls with crispy quinoa and wasabi. If vegan sushi appeals, indulge yourselves with two hours of bottomless sushi, or choose the omakase sushi experience and let the chef serve you 20 pieces of the best bites of the day. Perfect for a fun night out with friends – in the warmer months, migrate to the sheltered mews terrace for some al fresco fun.
For MICHELIN-star dining at one of the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants in London – check out The Dysart Petersham in Richmond
The stunningly refurbished Arts and Crafts building that houses The Dysart Petersham is full of character, and with views across the rolling green of Richmond Park, it’s worth a visit even without the food. But make no mistake, the food is of course the highlight, with a MICHELIN star as a testament to the quality. Ethical with an emphasis on sustainability, The Dysart has its own kitchen garden and a forager, providing the chef with locally grown Petersham produce. Choose from a three or four-course menu, the special garden menu or a nine-course tasting menu with a vegetarian option. Showstopping dishes include the chilled beetroot soup with cherry, pistachio and fresh goat’s curd, agnolotti of Scottish ceps with Douglas Fir and roasted red pepper, and charred turnip with radish, ginger and champagne.
For premium Japanese cuisine with a vegetarian menu – sample Maido Sushi in St. John’s Wood
A real neighbourhood gem nestled in the heart of St. John’s Wood, Maido Sushi brings a taste of Tokyo to London diners. Inspired by premium and authentic Japanese cuisine, the menu is eclectic and uses only the finest quality ingredients. While there are of course many fish-based sushi options, vegetarians and vegans are widely catered for, including a special vegetarian set sushi menu with cucumber maki, bean curd inari, avocado rolls and other sushi. From the main menu, try fried tofu in Japanese broth, vegetable gyoza, tofu teriyaki or aubergine grilled with miso sauce. Maido promotes a casual, welcoming atmosphere in a relaxed setting just minutes from the West End – ideal for your pre- or post-theatre dinner, open seven days a week and one of the best restaurants for vegetarians in London.
For one of the best vegetarian Sunday roasts in London – take the family to The Harrison Bar, Kitchen and Hotel in Euston
Who says Sunday roast is only for carnivores – at The Harrison Bar, Kitchen and Hotel you can get one of the best vegetarian Sunday roasts in town. Choose from nut roast or falafel roast, both equally popular, with honey roast carrots and parsnips, steamed broccoli and sugar snaps. Or from the main menu, vegetarian options include chickpea burgers with hummus and salsa on ciabatta, grilled halloumi salad with roast vegetables, and tagliatelle pasta pomodoro with fresh rocket. The vibe is traditional country pub – families and dogs are welcome, and diversity is celebrated as an LGBTQ-friendly and safe space. Alongside classic pub food, you’ll also find an extensive drinks list including wines, craft beers, ales, ciders and cocktails, with non-alcoholic beers and plenty of soft drinks.
For celebrating a special occasion at one of the best restaurants for vegetarian food in London – visit Fitz’s Brasserie in Bloomsbury
Escape the everyday at Fitz’s Brasserie, where old meets new and laid-back ambience meets glamorous surroundings. Elegant yet comfortable, this is a setting for creating memories, where foodies and travellers gather to experience the best of all worlds. The menu weaves modern culinary techniques into classic British dishes, celebrating the heritage of the local area with an international twist, and lots of vegetarian options. Some of the best vegetarian starters on the menu include goat’s cheese crème brûlée with wild golden heritage beetroots and toasted pine nuts, and a salad of charred miso hispi cabbage with spiced cashew nuts and crispy onions. Follow this with wild mushroom risotto and winter truffles, a vegetable Thai green curry with sticky rice, or aubergine with smoked coconut yoghurt.
For a Lebanese feast at one of the best vegetarian restaurants in London – take the gang to Maroush in Knightsbridge, St. John’s Woodand Earl’s Court
Maroush currently has sixteen restaurants under the brand, including at Knightsbridge, St. John’s Wood and Earl’s Court. Each reflects the hallmarks of Lebanese culture – hospitality, sharing and generosity – with menus designed for the table to encourage conversation. Perfect for your next big group night out or family dinner. Maroush Bakehouse in Earl’s Court is one of the more recent additions to the chain, serving up freshly baked artisan bread , cakes and pastries alongside traditional Lebanese fare. The main menu is more than 50% vegetarian, with highlights including, spicy batata harra potatoes with green chilli and fresh coriander, a Levantine stew of green served with fluffy vermicelli rice, and a chargrilled crispy Lebanese flatbread stuffed with halloumi.
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📍 Earl’s Court — Check availability
For a (mostly) vegan showcase of the best of plant-based cuisine – pay a visit to Tendril in Soho
Tendril bills itself as “a (mostly) vegan kitchen” – the menu is around 90% vegan, with the occasional cheese or dairy ingredient clearly marked on the menu as non-vegan. The mission of the restaurant is to showcase the best of plant-based eating, whether that’s to those who have already embraced a vegan lifestyle or those who are just trying it out. As one of the best vegan restaurants in London, Tendril should make your list for Veganuary eating out. The eclectic menu from chef Rishim Sachdeva focuses not on one single cuisine, but on bringing together flavours without borders. While the menu changes to reflect the best of seasonal produce, sample dishes include Cornish seaweed tempura with wakame salad, grilled mushroom satay with chilli gribiche, and charred aubergine caponata.
For a Middle Eastern banquet with a vegetarian set menu – sample Bala Baya in Southwark
The vibrantly progressive cuisine at Bala Baya pays homage to the roots of chef Eran Tibi, bringing a taste of the Middle East to London. The food is fun, flavoursome and all vegetarian or vegan, served as a set tasting menu so you can try as many dishes as possible. Start with hummus and grilled pita breads before sampling dishes such as Jerusalem artichoke rubbed with shawarma and served with labneh and harissa, or cauliflower steak crumble with pomegranate syrup and lime yoghurt. The restaurant interior, crafted by award-winning designer Afroditi Krassa, also pays homage to the vibrant Eastern Mediterranean region. Taking inspiration from Bauhaus culture, you can expect a kaleidoscope of colour that will transport you to sun-kissed shores.
For one of the best vegan and vegetarian neighbourhood restaurant in London – pull up a chair at AYA & SUKI in Hackney
Inspired by a passion for food and moving away from mass-produced cuisine, AYA & SUKI is a vegetarian, female-run, queer-owned restaurant in Hackney. A place to escape commercialism and embrace enjoyment, with a cosy neighbourhood vibe. All dishes are cooked from scratch, and wherever possible from locally sourced organic ingredients. The team of expert chefs hail from around the world, each initially taught to cook by their mothers and grandmothers for some true homestyle techniques. Just a few of the dishes produced with love include devilled jackfruit with charred pok choy and tapioca sesame crisp, agave roasted carrots with pistachio and parsley pesto, and crispy okra fries with rose harissa and mint and coriander coconut yoghurt. Or pop in for breakfast and try honey-baked crumpets with labneh or a homemade orange and cranberry granola to start your day the right way.
For artisanal cooking with a classic French influence – try something different at Michael Nadra Bar and Brasserie in Primrose Hill
Michael Nadra Primrose Hill Bar and Brasserie combines modern cooking techniques with global ingredients, drawing on classical French training. The result is an inspiring seasonal menu with no compromise on taste – and vegetarians and vegans are well catered for. Think grilled mastelo cheese with thyme honey and pistachio, broccoli, kale and almond soup with crostini, and pumpkin risotto with crisp cavolo nero. On Sundays, try the nut roast dinner with gram flour pancakes, roasted vegetables and a red wine jus. Wash it down with a house bloody bary or breakfast martini with orange marmalade and lemon juice. Private dining and party bookings are also available, with a wide choice of festive and seasonal menus served in your choice of several unique spaces.
Whether you’re a full vegetarian yourself or just fancy trying something different for healthy dining, there are many great restaurants in London getting aboard with the meat-free lifestyle. From dedicated vegetarian and vegan venues to restaurants expanding their menus to cater for all diets, you’re bound to find something that will tickle your fancy at one of London’s best vegetarian restaurants.
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