Where to Eat Gourmet Vegetarian Food in London

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Having turned vegan in 2016, French chef Alexis Gauthier will make the food at his Soho restaurant, housed in a converted Georgian townhouse, entirely plant-based upon reopening following lockdown. His vegan ‘Les Plantes’ menu includes a jar of ‘faux gras’ made from lentils, mushrooms and walnuts. 

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One of London's oldest Michelin-starred restaurants – it’s held at least one star since 1993 – has a fantastic vegetarian/vegan menu showcasing the assured classical French with a touch of Greek cooking of chef Asimakis Chaniotis, served in one of the city’s most fun dining rooms. 

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Jason Atherton’s one-Michelin-star Fitzrovia restaurant offers both short and long vegetarian and vegan tasting menus that showcase the best of British seasonal produce. Expect elegant and clean flavours at this flagship of the Atherton empire.

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One of London’s most interesting restaurants, combining British produce with West African spices, pastes and ferments, Ikoyi also does plenty to accommodate vegetarians. Colourful plating and punchy chilli heat are the order of the day here. 

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A list of the best restaurants for vegetarians in London isn’t complete without a Yotam Ottolenghi entry. While Soho’s Nopi is a perennial favourite, Rovi, just up the road in Fitzrovia, is also an essential stop for guaranteed deliciousness, with a focus on fermentation and cooking over fire across a plant-forward menu. 

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Chef Douglas McMaster’s zero waste concept, transported from Brighton to London, relies predominantly on the inventive use of vegetables. They also churn their own butter, milk their own oats and have an onsite brewery, whilst in the dining room you’ll find upcycled furniture and mycelium fittings.