The best vegan restaurants in London are Plates (Michelin-starred fine dining), Gauthier Soho (French tasting menus), Mildreds (casual, all-day), Purezza (pizza), Tofu Vegan (Chinese) and Jam Delish (Caribbean). If you want a cheap meal, try Temple of Seitan, Muan Vegan or Merkamo Ethiopian. This guide covers 20 places, with prices, areas and what each one is best for, so you can choose quickly.
London has vegan food for every budget, from street-food burgers to a Michelin-starred tasting menu. We picked these restaurants using recent guides from the Michelin Guide, Time Out, Olive, Stylist and Shortlist, and checked prices and vegan status in October 2026. If you are planning a longer trip, you can pair your meals with some of the best things to do in London.
Best Vegan Restaurants in London at a Glance
| Restaurant | Area | Best for | Vegan status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | Shoreditch | Michelin-starred fine dining | 100% vegan |
| Gauthier Soho | Soho | French tasting menus | 100% plant-based |
| Holy Carrot | Notting Hill, Spitalfields | Date night | 100% vegan (Notting Hill) |
| Pied à Terre | Fitzrovia | Luxury tasting menu | Vegan-friendly |
| Tendril | Oxford Circus | Vegetable-led small plates | Mostly vegan |
| Naïfs | Peckham | Seasonal small plates | Vegan |
| Mildreds | Soho and other sites | Casual, all-day dining | 100% vegan since 2021 |
| Mallow | Borough, Canary Wharf | Groups, global menu | 100% vegan |
| Bubala | Soho, Spitalfields, King’s Cross | Middle Eastern sharing plates | Vegetarian, mostly vegan |
| Tofu Vegan | Islington and other sites | Chinese food | 100% vegan |
| Tangra | Soho | Indo-Chinese food | Plant-based |
| Muan Vegan | Brixton | Thai food, budget | Vegan |
| Merkamo Ethiopian | Shoreditch | Sharing platters, budget | Vegan |
| Jam Delish | Angel, Islington | Caribbean food | 100% vegan |
| Purezza | Camden | Vegan pizza | 100% vegan |
| Temple of Seitan | Hackney, Camden | Burgers, cheap eats | 100% vegan |
| LD’s Kitchen | Hackney | Vegan smokehouse | 100% vegan |
| The Spread Eagle | Homerton | Pub food, brunch | 100% vegan |
| The Imperial Palace of Big Red | Camden | Sunday roast | All-vegan roast |
| Dauns | Spitalfields | Brunch, café | 100% vegan |
How many of the 20 are fully vegan?
- 100% vegan: 16 venues (80%)
- Vegan-friendly or mostly vegan: 4 venues (20%)
The four are Bubala, Tendril, Pied à Terre and Holy Carrot Spitalfields. Based on a researched shortlist of 20 London venues; data checked 29 October 2026; subject to change.
How We Chose These Vegan Restaurants
Each place had to be open, have a clear vegan menu on its official site, and be recommended by at least one trusted guide or by the Michelin Guide. We separated 100% vegan restaurants from vegan-friendly ones, because many guides mix the two. Ratings were treated only as a rough signal, and we did not invent any scores.
Best Vegan Fine Dining in London
1. Plates (Shoreditch)
Plates was the first fully vegan restaurant in Britain to win a Michelin Star, in 2025. The food is creative, seasonal and set out as tasting menus. Official menus in October 2026 list an eight-course lunch at £109 per person and a ten-course menu at £125. Drinks pairings cost extra, from £55 to £125. Book well ahead.
Where: 320 Old Street, EC1V 9DR. Best for: celebrations and food lovers.
2. Gauthier Soho (Soho)
This is plant-based French fine dining in a townhouse setting. The official site lists a five-course Petit Dîner and an eight-course Grand Dîner. Service runs Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm, Friday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday lunch from 1pm. Check the restaurant’s own page for current prices before you book.
Where: 21 Romilly Street, W1D 5AF. Best for: romantic dinners.
3. Holy Carrot (Notting Hill and Spitalfields)
Holy Carrot serves vegetable-led sharing plates cooked with low-waste methods. Michelin lists it as a vegan-friendly pick. The Notting Hill site on Portobello Road is fully vegan, while the newer Spitalfields branch also serves vegetarians, so check which one you are booking.
Best for: date night and sharing plates.
4. Pied à Terre (Fitzrovia)
This is a Michelin-starred restaurant, not a vegan one. Michelin says its menu can be served in vegan form, which makes it a good choice if you are dining with non-vegans. Confirm the vegan menu and price when you book.
5. Tendril (Oxford Circus)
Tendril serves vegetable-led small plates and cocktails. Shortlist describes it as about 95% vegan, with a few clearly marked dairy dishes, so tell staff if you eat a strictly vegan diet. Where: 5 Princes Street, W1B 2LF.
6. Naïfs (Peckham)
Naïfs is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant in south London, known for seasonal, vegetable- and pulse-led small plates. It is a good choice if you want something refined without the tasting-menu price.
Best Casual and All-Day Vegan Restaurants
7. Mildreds (Soho and other sites)
Mildreds opened in Soho in 1988 and became fully vegan in 2021. It serves burgers, curries and seasonal dishes, and works well for groups. Shortlist picks the Lexington Street site as the most atmospheric. Menus and opening hours differ by branch, so check the one you plan to visit.
8. Mallow (Borough and Canary Wharf)
Mallow is a fully plant-based restaurant with a global, all-day menu. The Borough site suits a visit to the market, and Canary Wharf suits a business lunch or group dinner.
9. Bubala (Soho, Spitalfields, King’s Cross)
Bubala is vegetarian, not fully vegan, but most dishes are vegan and Michelin says a fully vegan version of its set menu is available. The Middle Eastern small plates are made for sharing. Stylist listed the “Bubala Knows Best” set menu at £42 per person in January 2026, so recheck the price.
Best Vegan Restaurants by Cuisine
What kinds of food does the shortlist cover?
- Fine dining and modern plant-based: 30% (6)
- Chinese, Indo-Chinese and Thai: 15% (3)
- Pub, burgers, smokehouse and roast: 20% (4)
- Pizza: 5% (1)
- Global casual: 10% (2)
- Caribbean, Ethiopian and Middle Eastern: 15% (3)
- Scandinavian café: 5% (1)
Based on a researched shortlist of 20 London venues; data checked 29 October 2026; subject to change.
Vegan Chinese, Indo-Chinese and Thai
10. Tofu Vegan is the pick for Chinese food. Visit London highlights its Chongqing “chicken”, sliced “fish” in chilli oil and stir-fried “lamb”. There are branches in Islington, Golders Green and Spitalfields.
11. Tangra (17 Frith Street, Soho) serves plant-based Indo-Chinese dishes, including lollipop chick’n and gobi Manchurian-style kofta. It is a good choice for spicy food in a group.
12. Muan Vegan (Granville Arcade, Brixton) is a casual Thai café and a good budget option in south London.
Vegan Caribbean and Ethiopian
13. Merkamo Ethiopian (42 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch) serves sharing-style platters, which suit groups and smaller budgets. 14. Jam Delish (1 Tolpuddle Street, Angel) is fully vegan Caribbean comfort food, and Time Out highlights it for its Caribbean classics.
Vegan Pizza, Burgers, Pubs and Roasts
15. Purezza (Camden) is a 100% vegan pizzeria, described by Olive as the UK’s first. It is casual and suits groups.
16. Temple of Seitan (Hackney and Camden) sells seitan burgers and fried-chicken-style sandwiches. Olive lists the Temple Spicy Burger as its signature. It is a quick, cheaper option.
17. LD’s Kitchen (Hackney) is described by Olive as London’s first vegan smokehouse. 18. The Spread Eagle (Homerton) is London’s first fully vegan pub, serving Mexican-inspired food from Club Mexicana. 19. The Imperial Palace of Big Red (Camden) is a rock pub that Time Out names for an all-vegan Sunday roast.
Best Vegan Brunch and Café
20. Dauns (Spitalfields) is a fully vegan Scandinavian café that opened in December 2021. It serves breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. The Spread Eagle also does a good pub brunch. For more relaxed daytime spots, see our guide to healthy cafés in London.
Best Vegan Restaurants by Area
| Area | Restaurants | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Soho and Central | Gauthier Soho, Mildreds, Tangra, Bubala, Tendril | Fine dining, post-theatre dinner |
| Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Hackney | Plates, Dauns, Merkamo, LD’s Kitchen, Temple of Seitan, The Spread Eagle | Tasting menus, pubs, casual food |
| Camden | Purezza, The Imperial Palace of Big Red | Pizza, Sunday roast |
| Islington and Angel | Jam Delish, Tofu Vegan | Caribbean, Chinese |
| Notting Hill | Holy Carrot | Date night |
| Brixton and Peckham | Muan Vegan, Naïfs | Thai, seasonal small plates |
| Borough and Canary Wharf | Mallow | Groups, business lunches |
| Fitzrovia | Pied à Terre | Luxury tasting menu |
How Much Does Vegan Food Cost in London?
Prices range from a few pounds for a street-food burger to over £100 for a tasting menu. The chart below shows only prices we could confirm from official sites or dated guides. Casual venues change menus often, so check before you go.
Verified set-menu prices per person (£)
Sources: Plates official site (October 2026) and Stylist (January 2026). Based on a researched shortlist of 20 London venues; data checked 29 October 2026; subject to change.
| Type of meal | Examples | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap and casual | Temple of Seitan, Muan Vegan, Merkamo | Burgers, noodles and platters. Check current menus for prices. |
| Mid-range | Mildreds, Mallow, Bubala, Jam Delish | Sit-down meals and sharing plates. Bubala’s set menu was £42. |
| Fine dining | Plates, Gauthier Soho, Pied à Terre | Tasting menus. Plates costs £109 to £125. |
If you would rather cook, organic food shops in London and farmers’ markets in London are good places to pick up fresh vegan ingredients.
What Does “Vegan” Mean on a London Menu?
A 100% vegan restaurant uses no animal-derived ingredients in its food. A vegan-friendly restaurant serves meat, dairy or eggs alongside vegan dishes. A vegetarian restaurant, such as Bubala, can still use dairy, eggs and honey. GOV.UK notes that “vegan” is not defined in food law, so ask about anything that matters to you. Common hidden items are honey, fish sauce, gelatine, and some wines and beers.
Allergies and Cross-Contamination
Vegan does not mean allergen-free. Plant-based cooking often uses soy, nuts, gluten and sesame. UK food businesses must give information on 14 allergens, and GOV.UK says this can be given verbally or in writing. Read the UK government allergen guidance, then tell staff about your allergy before ordering and ask how dishes are prepared. We could not confirm allergen policies or accessibility for most venues, so please check directly with each restaurant.
Booking and Getting Around
- Fine dining: Plates and Gauthier Soho use set menus, so book ahead and check cancellation rules.
- Busy slots: Friday and Saturday dinner and weekend brunch fill up, so book early.
- Casual places: Confirm walk-in policy rather than assuming.
- Travel: Use the TfL journey planner for Tube, Overground and bus routes. If you are flying in, see our guide to London airports.
- Weather: If you want to sit outside, check the London weather in June before planning a summer meal.
- Quick bites: For something cheaper between meals, try some of the popular food trucks in London, or pick up snacks from the best grocery stores in London.
Recent Changes in London’s Vegan Scene
- 2021: Mildreds became fully vegan, and Dauns opened in December.
- 2025: Plates became the first vegan restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin Star.
- 2026: Holy Carrot opened a Spitalfields branch, and Michelin updated its London vegan-friendly guide on 28 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vegan restaurant in London?
For fine dining, Plates. For casual meals, Mildreds. For pizza, Purezza. For Chinese food, Tofu Vegan.
Is London good for vegans?
Yes. It has fully vegan restaurants, pubs, cafés and fine dining, spread across many areas.
Which vegan restaurant in London has a Michelin Star?
Plates in Shoreditch, awarded in 2025.
Are Mildreds and Bubala fully vegan?
Mildreds has been fully vegan since 2021. Bubala is vegetarian, with mostly vegan dishes and a vegan set-menu option.
Where can I find cheap vegan food in London?
Try Temple of Seitan, Muan Vegan and Merkamo Ethiopian, and check current menu prices first.
Is there a vegan Sunday roast in London?
Yes. Time Out names The Imperial Palace of Big Red in Camden for an all-vegan roast. Confirm availability before you go.
Is vegan food safe for people with allergies?
Not automatically. Vegan food can contain soy, nuts, gluten and sesame, so always tell staff about your allergy.
Do I need to book?
Book for tasting menus, Friday and Saturday dinner and weekend brunch. Casual places vary, so check first.
Final Thoughts
Choose by occasion: Plates or Gauthier Soho for a celebration, Mildreds or Mallow for groups, Purezza or Temple of Seitan for a relaxed meal, and Tofu Vegan, Jam Delish or Merkamo when you want a specific cuisine. These are the best vegan restaurants in London right now, but menus, prices and hours change, so check each official site before you travel.
Sources: Michelin Guide, Time Out, Olive, Stylist, Shortlist, Visit London, Plates and Gauthier Soho official sites, GOV.UK. Research checked 29 October 2026.
