Being healthy just got a whole lot easier. We know the promise of that fried chicken or that epic burger is all too real, we feel you, but we're here to bring you some alternatives that are just as chomp-worthy. There's plenty of healthy London restaurants that promise incredible dishes that you won't even realise are doing you good. This isn't about going on a diet or any of that malarkey, this is about taking advantage of the best places to eat healthily in London.
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Last updated on 20th January 2023
Fancy some nutritious food? Then you'll want to head to Vits + Kicks on North Cross Road in Dulwich for some healthy bites. Choose from a protein poke bowl touting chunks of salmon sashimi or the lean Chinese lamb skewers, with one of the refreshing fruit-filled cocktails.
Offering a menu of fresh, vibrant dishes from the Middle Eats, Comptoir Libanais is a go-to for quick, delicious and healthy dishes. With a menu of mezze, low-calorie wraps and salads, you're pretty much guaranteed to finds something tasty and packed with nutrients.
Don't be put off by the Richmond post code, a journey to this contemporary neighbourhood restaurant and lounge bar is well justified by their kitchen. The crisp and open dining area gives off a more informal dining feel which is a nice touch to anywhere you're looking for a low fat dinner in London that isn't a shoddy cafe. Try their Salmon en Croute with spinach and sorrel sauce.
Happy hour 4.00 pm- 7.00m every day. 2 cocktails for £12.00 and any beer/cider for £4.50
Fancy eating out without scoffing junk food? Powerplant Camden has got you covered. This plant-based eatery is offering up a range of guilt-free delectable bites, from tofu bao buns to aubergine tartare, in their swoon-worthy space.
Based in the heart of the City of London, the Refinery is an all-day restaurant and bar that promises to fit whatever mood you might be in. Fitting in with its sister venues in the Drake and Morgan family, the venue serves its guests a range of seasonal and freshly produced dishes. From breakfast in the morning to dinner late at night, there are plenty of healthy options here at The Refinery.
Healthy doesn't have to be boring, as Skinny Kitchen prove. Feast on low-cal goodies such as homemade burgers, protein bowls and fluffy pancakes that deliver on flavour but won't leave you feeling bloated, so you can chomp away without a worry.
The fresh and contemporary restaurant bar The Refinery lands in our round up of healthy London restaurants thanks to its beautifully simple plates that will definitely suit if you're looking for a meal to leave you wholesome and nutritious. Their seasonal, British produce makes for great sharing plates to pick at or mains of a low-fat persuasion (without you even knowing).
Searching for healthy eateries in London? Make your way to Sycamore Vino Cucina. Chef Gary Lee and author and wellness consultant Mira Manek have created a mood-boosting menu sure to tantalise your tastebuds - we mean breakfast smoothies and Buddha bowls.
We all know that Mediterranean food holds the legend that you'll live longer, just look at the Greeks. With that in mind, you should really get a piece of the flatbread action going down at The Folly. The Persian Lamb one in particular ticks all the boxes for a healthy lunch in London whilst really getting the tastebuds going.
Fancy sinking your teeth into some nutritious plates of grub? We thought as much. Head along to Lantana Cafe in Fitzrovia for some flavour-packed dishes and chic interiors. Whether its vegetable poke bowls or Vietnamese noodles salads, there's plenty to enjoy at this hotspot.
Roll in the year feeling rejuvenated, wholesome and having tried new things; something that's no hard feat if you head to Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. Their minimalist plates of Modern British cuisine will bring you classic dishes with a European edge like their Roast breast of Guinea Fowl or the Isle of Mull Scallop Ceviche. If that isn't what a healthy restaurant in London sounds like, then we've lost you.
No.17 is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant form the renowned Darwin and Wallace group. Specialising in all-day dining and smart cocktails, its fresh interiors are matched by its seasonal produce on the plate, with ethical sourcing at its heart.
One of Battersea's favourite eateries, the unique Nutbourne offers a stunning selection of tasty plates, from healthy breakfast porridge to wholesome salads and grilled fish.
Fronting an all-day dining physique, No11 Pimlico Road is a clean and modern restaurant that has the comfort of a stylish lounge you can kick back and relax in. Ingredients are pulled together with a seasonal focus and small sharing plates available for more of a tapas feeling dining experience. If you're looking for a healthy meal to eat in London try their super Roasted Cod with sticky lentils, kale pesto and toasted almonds.
