From seasonal vegetable dishes and stunning pasta plates to top-notch tofu sushi and mouthwatering roast dinners with all the works, the vegetarian revolution in the city certainly isn't new, but it sure is delicious. Whether it's date night or dinner with the pals, we have put together the best vegetarian London restaurants.
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Ayllu's eight-course vegetarian tasting menu has become synonymous with its innovative approach to contemporary plant-based dining, wowing foodies with bold flavours and farm-fresh fixings. The menu is a tribute to vegetarian cuisine, meticulously crafted with high attention to detail and top-notch culinary expertise. Top picks from the menu include aubergine anticucho, futomaki yasai and mushroom ceviche.
With a huge selection of veggie options on the menu, this is the ideal place when you're looking for quality Vietnamese cooking. Think noodle soup, hot and spicy dishes along with wok-fried noodles to tickle your tastebuds with laid-back locations across London.
Venture to Piccolino on Mayfair's Heddon Street for some mouthwatering vegetarian-friendly food. Whatever your taste, whether its pizza, gnocchi, risotto or pasta, this awesome Italian hotspot has it all. If you thought it couldn't get any better, there's also an alfresco terrace.
In the mood for some delicious vegetarian cuisine and natural wine? Then get on down to The Omni Collective, found just off of Peckham Rye. We're talking delicious plates like oyster mushroom skewers and miso polenta.
Giving vegetarians plenty of reasons to visit their modern Indian restaurant, Farzi plays with an array of ingredients and produce to make their flavour-packed, reimagined plates that are designed to surprise. Veggie options include dal chawal arancini, paneer curries and savoury chaat filled with yoghurt, spinach and spices.
Wash it all down with a cocktail that puts a spin on a beloved classic, like the mango cosmo or special house negroni.
Ember Yard is bringing Spanish and Italian flavours to the heart of Soho. Tuck into their vegetarian-friendly options from their aubergine skewers with peanut satay and aioli to a mouthwatering fried burrata with balsamic heritage tomatoes and fresh basil.
From a whole menu dedicated to meat-free sides to their garlic chilli paneer, Mint Leaf Lounge is great for those in need of vegetarian restaurants in central London. Join them for sumptuous Indian plates, with some top-notch cocktails and beer.
The Refinery is one of the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants in London Bridge. Delve into their smoked aubergine and mozzarella arancini with a tomato and basil dip or opt for soba noodle and edamame with yuzu, lotus root, grapefruit, cucumber and mint with their fresh cocktails.
Tooting a selection of top vegetarian dishes in London, Drake and Morgan at King's Cross may not be exclusively meat-free, but it is churning out a top selection of options for those that are. From a halloumi burger and butternut squash ravioli, the menu is smaller than most but ample in flavour.
When it comes to delicious vegetarian comfort food in London, Pizza Pilgrims are pros. Head over to their Shoreditch spot for an evening spent chomping on portobello and truffle-topped sices, rosemary flatbreads and Nutella bites.
Head along to Mowgli Charlotte St or its spot at Westfield Stratford City for a delicious spread of Indian eats. There are plenty of vegetarian options to choose from, including their spic on saag paneer, the ginger and rhubarb dahl and the iconic roti chip butty.
If you're looking for the best vegetarian-friendly restaurants in London, Sun & Thirteen Cantons is a nice relaxed spot to check out. Their Tendril menu features gluten free and vegan options as you can indulge in delicious curries, quinoa and roasted cauliflower.
The Belle Vue is a warm and welcoming pub in Clapham – and that's to vegetarians and vegans too. Head down for dishes found on both their small and big plates menu. While you're there, why not enjoy live music or their tasty beers?
The beautiful Wellcome Kitchen isn't just easy on the eyes, they're pretty good on the lips too. Offering a variety of high-quality vegetarian options alongside all their dishes, you definitely won't leave here disappointed.
Offering a huge range of veggie and vegan-friendly dishes at both their Haggerston and Bethnal Green locations, Arepa & Co are catering to all diets and lifestyle; tuck into meat-free selections from their menu of traditional Venezuelan eats.
Don't let The Old Ship fool you. While they may look like your average pub from the outside, they're one of the best for those looking for cheap vegetarian restaurants in London. From vegan burgers to vegetarian alternatives, this spot definitely has an awesome food and drink menu.
Indulge in a menu of vibrant Venezuelan eats at Bethnal Green's Arepa & Co. Offering a wide array of veggie cachapas, rice bowls and arepas in a cool setting, this trendy restaurant on Paradise Row really is a laid back place to expand your palette.
While not strictly a vegetarian restaurant, there's plenty for herbivores to get their teeth into at Wimbledon's Giggling Squid. You can start small with veg spring rolls and chilli mushrooms or move straight to the mains with the Drunken Noodles, Paneang Curry or Giggling Pad Thai.
If you've got a few veggies in tow, Garlic Pepper Steamed Noodles and Pak Choi & Tenderstems are the perfect sides to share.
Vegan or not, STEREO's got you sorted for a wickedly delicious Veganuary with its exclusive menu. Plus, they're shaking things up with a No & Low cocktail menu for all you teetotalers out there—no need to order a plain ol' glass of coke anymore.
Offering a great range of fresh and tasty toppings, Crust Bros serve up some of the finest slices in the South London area. From different cheeses and sauces, to vegetables and salad, what ever comes out of their wood-fire oven is entirely up to you.
One of the most infamous meat-free restaurants in London, The Gate is a well-loved favourite in London's dining scene. Popular in Seymour Place, not only is the menu entirely vegetarian, the dishes are seasonal and there are plenty of vegan options to go around.
If you're searching for the best vegetarian restaurants in London with a Michelin star, then Sketch is a firm choice. This West End spot is serving up top-notch dishes from a delica pumpkin and honey velouté, with a crunchy turnip and cucumber foam to their creamy burrata.
Catering to vegetarians is something that Dishoom in Shoreditch do all too well. A wonderland of unique interiors and style, this restaurant is not only one of the most beautiful spots in town, their vegetarian menu is pretty fabulous too.
In London's super sophisticated Mayfair, the Michelin-star Manthan takes veggies to unbelievable heights. With a dedicated vegan menu and vegetarian tasting menu, you'll spoiled for choice when it comes to plant-based plates.
Tuck into the likes of artichoke tikki, jackfruit uthappam and soya chops, or try the five course veggie feast for just £55. Feeling fancy? Wine pairing is just £55 more.
