The Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in London

The Clove Club is a modern British restaurant in Shoreditch, led by Chef Isaac McHale and recognized with two Michelin stars. It offers thoughtful, seasonal cooking that highlights top-quality local ingredients in a casually refined setting.

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Victor Liong

Chef

Innovative and clever seasonal tasting menu restaurant Innovative cuisine by Isaac McHale, local produce cooked with great care and prescison, presented artfully and deliciousGreat wine and ambient tea pairing with sharp service in a lovely dining room

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Jolene Bakery & Restaurant is a laid-back neighborhood spot in London known for using flour from regenerative farming. It has a relaxed, welcoming feel all day, with simple menus that change regularly and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

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Jonathan Alphandery

Foodie, restaurateur

Jolene is great, all day dining place, from pastries and coffee in the morning to a super nice and casual dinner menu.

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Noble Rot Soho is a warm, inviting spot in the heart of London’s Soho, known for its friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and a deep wine list that’s fun to explore. The cooking is simple and honest, making it a comfortable place to enjoy a meal with friends or spend a laid-back evening.

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Merlin Labron-Johnson

Chef

Amazing wine list / great cookingIncredible selection of wines by the glass / coravin plus really rather perfect cooking by chef Alex Jackson. They do a well priced menu du jour and I highly recommend trying the chicken with vin jaune and morels. Puddings too. All of them!

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Koya Soho is a relaxed spot in central London known for its freshly made Japanese udon noodles and small plates, served at communal tables. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients throughout the day, reflecting a simple and straightforward approach. It offers a casual setting where people can enjoy comforting food in the heart of Soho.

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Jonathan Alphandery

Foodie, restaurateur

Fresh house made Udon like in Japan, using seasonal produce.I love Koya. The serve fresh house made Udon like in Japan, using seasonal produce, a must go when in town. On Frith Street in Soho and also in Hackney and City.

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Som Saa is a casual London restaurant serving old-style regional Thai food inspired by its chef’s experience at respected kitchens in London and Bangkok. They use seasonal British produce and Asian ingredients to create dishes packed with bold flavor. It’s a relaxed spot that welcomes anyone looking for genuine Thai cooking in the city.

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Hrvoje Petric

Food & Wine Writer

Som Saa serves super tasty old-style regional Thai foodSom Saa serves super tasty old-style regional Thai food. The food is really tasty and spicy, the service was good and the place is looking nice. Som Saa restaurant and bar uses seasonal British produce and quality Asian ingredients to create flavour-packed regional dishes from across Thailand. The restaurant is run by head chef Andy Oliver having previously worked at Nahm in London (one of the restaurants owned by famous chef David Thompson) and then at the “Bo.Lan” in Bangkok for two years.

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107, formerly known as P Franco, is a relaxed wine shop and bar in London known for its rotating lineup of talented chefs and a wide selection of wines. It has been welcoming guests since 2023, offering a laid-back place to enjoy good food and conversation. With its ever-changing menu and inviting atmosphere, it’s a friendly spot to drop by for a comfortable meal.

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Jonathan Alphandery

Foodie, restaurateur

107 (formerly known as P Franco) is still up there, always great chefs and food on the menu and lots of delicious wine!

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Acme Fire Cult is a welcoming place in East London that highlights live-fire cooking with a special focus on vegetables. Its laid-back atmosphere and thoughtful, layered flavors make it appealing to both locals and visitors looking for something a bit different.

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Matthew Burgess

Group Executive Chef

Live fire outing from the formidable team of Andrew Clarke and Dan Watkins.Vegetables are the hero, simple style flavours that are next level. True artists on a budget. Loved every plate. Sourdough marmite and parmesan. The best.

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Apricity Restaurant Mayfair is recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices and a low-waste approach. The bright, relaxed setting highlights local and seasonal ingredients while supporting responsible producers. Visitors can also explore a carefully chosen wine list that reflects the team’s focus on environmental care.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens

A sustainable Green star restaurant that excels when you eat the vegetarian and plant based offerings especially on the tasting menu. A nicely curated wine list of natural Riesling blends and Lombardy Nebbiolos. The decor is homely but in a work-in-progress kind of way. The crispy oyster mushroom dish stood out.

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Black Salt Sheen is a Michelin-rated neighborhood restaurant in London that opened in June 2021. Run by a father-and-daughter team and award-winning chefs, it has earned praise for its quality and class. The relaxed, informal setting makes it a welcoming spot to experience high-quality Indian cooking.

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Andy Hayler

Food Writer

Top class cooking Sister of Dastaan, this Indian restaurant in Sheen has a comfortable environment and genuinely superb cooking, up there with the very best in London. The tandoori prawns here are superb, as is the pork vindaloo and methi chicken, amongst other fine dishes. It is better than most of the Michelin starred Indian restaurants in London.

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Bubala Soho is the second location of a restaurant known for bold Middle Eastern–inspired flavors. The welcoming space and open kitchen create a relaxed setting that’s perfect for sharing plates with friends. A focus on vegetables and fresh ingredients keeps the menu simple but memorable.

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Malgosia Minta

Food journalist

Flavourful feast meant to share Bubala Soho is the younger sister to a popular Spitalfields restaurant. Starring middle-eastern dishes, often with a personal touch (locate oil on the baba ganush was a hit!), it’s a great place to visit with a bigger group. Most of the dishes are meant to share - though some are so great you’ll want to keep them for yourself. Go for a few of the dips or spreads, such as the aforementioned babag anush or hummus with burnt butter, add some skewers or baked halloumi with honey if on the menu. All dishes come from a small, open kitchen, occasionally blazing with fire.

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Café Deco is a small, welcoming spot in Bloomsbury that focuses on using top-quality seasonal ingredients. Run by Anna Tobias and the 40 Maltby Street team, it offers a relaxed setting for both lunch and dinner. Visitors often describe the atmosphere as warm and inviting, making it a favorite in the neighborhood.

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Ina Niiniketo

Chef

Casual restaurant and quality ingredientsCafé Deco is a small, atmospheric restaurant in Bloomsbury, open from lunch to dinner. Anna Tobias simple and classic food, focusing on the best possible ingredients in season. For lunch, we started with perfectly cooked asparagus with bagna cauda and for main course had hake, clams and buttersauce. Nice service and delicious simple dishes.

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Gauthier Soho is a sleek yet welcoming spot in the heart of London that champions creative plant-based cooking. It offers a relaxed setting and private dining options, making it a comfortable choice for small gatherings or special occasions. Without relying on flashy extras, it stays focused on fresh, thoughtful meals that highlight its commitment to vegetables.

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Chi Ng

Food Writer & Traveler

One of my favourite French restaurants in London. There are days when I dream of their lobster tortellini and truffle risotto. Kudos as well to Alexis Gauthier for creating ‘faux’ gras and championing vegetables.

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Gold is a neighborhood restaurant and late-night bar on Portobello Road in Notting Hill. The space spans four floors with a casual, welcoming atmosphere and an inviting courtyard. The menu centers on generous, seasonal plates cooked in wood ovens and served to share, making it a laid-back spot for dining and drinks.

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Margaux Koopman

Foodie

Sharing plates concept Really cool atmosphere with a bar in the middle and nice courtyard area Menu changes oftenReally recommend the mushrooms on toast and the purple potatoes with sauerkraut!Suitable for vegetarians

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Hoppers is a popular chain in London offering lively flavors inspired by Sri Lanka and South India. It has multiple branches and welcomes visitors with a warm, relaxed setting. The inviting atmosphere and focus on authentic tastes make it a go-to spot for many.

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Andrew Wong

Chef-restaurateur

Hoppers is the Sri Lankan restaurant started in Soho by a good friend of mine, Karan Gokani. To me, he's one of the most amazing chefs, you feel the personality in the food and his love of the culture and his understanding of hospitality inside that restaurant, which I love, even though there's three or four branches now. Their bone marrow curry to this day is still one of my favourite things to eat. My kids are very picky eaters and even they love this curry. A hopper is basically a fermented rice flour pancake, and I love their egg hoppers with a sunny side up egg in the middle that you eat with your curry, and you get this wonderful array of textures of both crisp and soft.

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Spring Restaurant sits in the historic Somerset House in London and places a strong emphasis on sustainability. They source much of their produce from a certified biodynamic farm and aim to minimize waste while staying plastic-free. This creates a welcoming environment where straightforward, ingredient-focused cooking can shine.

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Saku Tuominen

CEO & Restaurateur

Sensual, sophisticated & sustainable.   Located at the legendary Somerset House, Spring by Australian chef Skye Gyngell is one of London’s most sustainable restaurants. She is a pioneer on environmental issues and extremely vocal about food waste, committed also keeping the operation 100% plastic-free.   Most of the produce comes from Fern Verrow, a 16-acre certified biodynamic farm in the Black Mountains of Herefordshire, founded by Jane Scotter, who has been farming there since 1996.   However, as mission driven as everything is, it doesn't fail on the plate either. Everything is pure and delicious. Simple, produce-driven, and honest. Our no nonsense, minimalistic starter "Radishes and butter" being a great example.   The two-course set lunch menu, priced at £29, is a bargain, as is the inspiring The Scratch menu (available from Tuesday to Saturday between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm) where all the dishes are created using food waste.   All in all an inspiring and refreshing operation. Elevated and refined - yet filled with energy and attitude.

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The Ninth is a casually inviting restaurant in London that highlights a fresh, seasonal approach. With a relaxed focus on French Mediterranean flavors, it offers plenty of options suited to sharing and trying something new each visit. It’s the kind of place you can return to again and again without feeling overwhelmed.

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Ink Tanaka

Gluttonous Londoner

French Mediterranean sharing plates. Uncomplicated, fresh and big focus on seasonal ingredients. Lots of great veg dishes. Amazing fresh pastas are highlights. Best pain perdu in town. Food you can eat every week.

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Towpath is a relaxed café along Regent’s Canal in London, offering a peaceful escape from the city. It has a casual, open-air setting where you can sit by the water and take in the view. Walk-in seating makes it easy to drop by with friends or spend a quiet moment on your own.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

Towpath Café is a busy summertime outdoor oasis along Regent’s Canal in Haggerston in the North East. The all day café, run by Lori De Mori and Laura Jackson, is a wonderful green escape from the city with breakfast, brunch, lunch and weekend dinner. The menu is a mixed bag of delicious, simple dishes, everything from walnut porridge and granola to Egyptian eggs, taramasalata with radishes to roast lamb chops and smoked mackerel, dessert cakes and fig leaf soft serve. Walk in only, terrace seating and a few tables under the roof.

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NOPI is an Ottolenghi restaurant in central London with a welcoming atmosphere and a menu influenced by global flavors. The offerings change with the seasons, giving diners something different to explore all year. It’s open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, making it easy to drop in at any time.

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Margaux Koopman

Foodie

Great lunch place!I had the polenta fries with truffle Mayo and the twice cooked whole baby chicken and it did not disappoint!

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