What up? Vegan for over three years and London expert here. This is the ultimate guide of London’s best vegan restaurants (and vegan friendly) restaurants in the capital. If I’m missing any new vegan restaurants in London, please let me know in the comments section below.
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Best Vegan Restaurants In Balham, London
Wicked Vegan
Wicked Vegan serve delicious vegan burgers, baps and wraps. Their patties are made from scratch!
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://wickedvegan.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Brixton, London
Cafe Van Gogh
Delicious and hearty vegan food in a cosy café and with notorious amounts of love.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.cafevangogh.co.uk/
Halo Burger
With colors that reminisce of McDonalds, you’ll find cheese burgers and fries on the menu mostly. The patty was Beyond Burger the last time I checked. Delicious junk food.
Recommend?: Yes, if you are up for junk food.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.haloburger.co.uk/
Katakata
Vegan crêpes and galettes. Those are not easy to run into. That’s what Katakata offers.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully vegan?: No, veggie.
PickyWops
Italian vegan fresh homemade food. That is pizza and pasta. They are also one of the few places in London that make vegan carbonara.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.pickywops.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Bloomsbury, London
Kalifornia Kitchen
A very pink restaurant offering girly food. That means salads, wraps, buddha bowls, sweet potatoe fries. We love it. Feminists please don’t punch me.
Recommend?: Yes, but visit with girlfriends.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.kaliforniakitchen.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Camden, London
Lost Boys Pizza
Lost Boys is a vampire themed pizzeria with black charcoal pizza, killer cocktails and a wonderful 80s playlist.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: No, omni.
Website: https://lostboyspizza.com/
Mildreds
Mildreds offers internationally inspired vegetarian cuisine. Fresh and colourful food full of flavour is cooked daily on the premises. Also in Soho, Dalston and Kings Cross.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.mildreds.co.uk/
Purezza
Purezza (purity) was founded in 2015, becoming the first vegan pizzeria in the UK. It’s delicious!
Recommend?: Haven’t been but recommended by many.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://purezza.co.uk/
Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner
Mildreds offers internationally inspired vegetarian cuisine. Fresh and colourful food full of flavour is cooked daily on the premises. Also in Soho, Dalston and Kings Cross.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.camdenmarket.com/food-drink/rudys-dirty-vegan-diner
Temple of Camden
Fried chicken and burgers are given a vegan makeover at this buzzy, contemporary takeout locale. Also in Hackney.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes.
Website: http://templeofseitan.co.uk/
VBurger
Everyone loves a burger, even vegans. And VBurger do some good ones in Camden Market which is handy for those visiting the market and looking for a vegan option.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes.
Website: https://vburger.co.uk/
Young Vegans Pie Shop
An array of creative & traditionally inspired pies with vegan fillings & sides in Camden Market.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.youngvegans.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Covent Garden, London
By Chloe
This NYC born restaurant offers healthy and chic ‘fast food’ that’s ordered on the counter and can be eaten on site or taken away. Burgers, mac and cheese, salads, etc are on the menu. I love the Caesar salad.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully vegan?: Yes
Website: https://eatbychloe.com
Redemption Bar
One of my top picks, the decoration is stunning and the menu is extensive with a full menu of awesome mocktails. Prices are on the higher end but portions are very large. There are other branches in Notting Hill & Shoreditch.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.redemptionbar.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Dalston, London
Mildreds
Mildreds offers internationally inspired vegetarian cuisine. Fresh and colourful food full of flavour is cooked daily on the premises. Also in Camden, Kings Cross and Soho.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.mildreds.co.uk/
Rogue Vegan
Caribbean & creole inspired wholefood cuisine.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.eatrogue.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Earlsfield, London
Amrutha Lounge
Vegan comfort food, with quite a few Asian dishes. It was one of the top restaurants in London in TripAdvisor at some point and maybe still is.
Recommend?: Yes, great food and value.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.amrutha.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Hackney, London
Palm Vaults
A very pink, very jungly cafe. Let’s face it, I came here because they serve pink glitter lattes. Read my review here.
Recommend?: Yes, for the pinkness mostly more than the food.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: http://palmvaults.com/
Sutton And Sons Vegan Chip Shop
A Fish & Chips restaurant which serves the world famous banana blossom based first vegan fish & chips that you might have seen allover Facebook.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: No, they sell regular fish & chips as well.
Website: https://www.suttonandsons.co.uk/vegan/
Temple of Hackney
Fried chicken and burgers are given a vegan makeover at this buzzy, contemporary takeout locale. Also in Camden.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes.
Website: http://templeofseitan.co.uk/
WAVE (We Are Vegan Everything)
A Bali-inspired restaurant serving delicious but guilt-free vegan food.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://weareveganeverything.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Highbury & Islington, London
Jake’s Vegan Steaks
Cheeky vegan cheezesteaks made from scratch using the most naughtily delicious seitan. Try the classic Philly Cheezesteak.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://jakesvegansteaks.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Hoxton, London
Nem Nem / Nom Nom
An entire menu dedicated to vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese goodness.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: No, veggie.
Website: https://nemnoms.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In London Fields, London
Cook Daily
Bump into grime artists amongst other celebs on when you visit the establishment that played a big part in the rise of vegan eating culture in London. Skepta, JME, Emeli Sandé, Lily Allen, are some of the ones who have been here. Try the pad thai.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes,
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.cookdaily.co.uk/
Mao Chow
An all vegan chinese restaurant. You’ll find noodles so thick and tasty you won’t believe they are vegan.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.mao-chow.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Notting Hill, London
Farmacy
Farmacy prepares food in a way that respects everything between the soil and the stars. They grow their own food using organic and biodynamic farming methods that reconnect with the rhythm of nature, making every dish a celebration that is whole, healing, and delicious.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://farmacylondon.com/
Redemption
One of my top picks, with a varied menu including salads, burgers, risotto, etc. Prices are on the higher end but portions are very large. There are other branches in Covent Garden & Shoreditch.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.redemptionbar.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Kentish Town, London
The Fields Beneath
This cafe has been around since 2012 but only became fully vegan in 2017. One of their members did and the rest followed. Isn’t it cool that they took that step?
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.thefieldsbeneath.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Kings Cross, London
Mildreds
Mildreds offers internationally inspired vegetarian cuisine. Fresh and colourful food full of flavour is cooked daily on the premises. Also in Camden, Dalston and Soho.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.mildreds.co.uk/
Itadaki Zen
A fully vegan Japanese restaurant. The only one I’ve ever known!
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.itadakizen-uk.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Peckham, London
Ganapati
A South Indian restaurant with lots of vegan options.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: No, veggie.
Website: http://www.ganapatirestaurant.com/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Shoreditch, London
Genesis
Genesis is a 100% plant based alchemy restaurant concept specialising in fast casual dining and organic comfort food.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://eatgenesis.com/
Mooshies
Delicious vegan burgers.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://veganburger.org/
Redemption
One of my top picks, with a varied menu including salads, burgers, risotto, etc. Prices are on the higher end but portions are very large. There are other branches in Covent Garden & Notting Hill.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.redemptionbar.co.uk/
Simplicity Burger
Burgers and fries from respected (and formerly very meat-focused) chef Neil Rankin. Simplicity at its best.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.simplicityburger.london/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Spitalfields, London
Unity Diner
Cheery, modern restaurant offering plant-based fare & a non-profit diner & bar ethos. Profits go directly towards animal rights campaigning work (Surge).
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.unitydiner.co.uk/
The Canvas Cafe & Creative Venue
A creative community café serving breakfast and lunch all day everyday. It has been around for ages!
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes.
Website: https://www.thecanvascafe.org/cafe
Best Vegan Restaurants In Soho, London
Gauthier
An intimate dining on 3 floors of Regency townhouse, starring Alexis Gauthier’s modern French cuisine. They offer a fantastic vegan tasting menu, a great gift for a loved one. See my review (old menu) to get an idea of what you are in for.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: No, but Alexis himself is vegan.
Website: http://www.gauthiersoho.co.uk/
Mildreds
Mildreds offers internationally inspired vegetarian cuisine. Fresh and colourful food full of flavour is cooked daily on the premises. Also in Camden, Dalston and Kings Cross.
Recommend?: Yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.mildreds.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Tooting, London
Meza
A lebanese in Tooting with many vegan options and one of the most delicious hummus I’ve ever tried.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: No. It’s omnivorous.
Website: https://www.mezarestaurant.com/
Radha Krishna Bhavan
Tooting has many Indian restaurants but not all of them are vegan friendly. Radha Krishna Bhavan has loads and loads of vegan options and all of them are clearly labeled in their menu. I love the Vegetable Malabar and Mushroom Thoran.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: No. It’s omnivorous.
Website: https://radhakrishnabhavan.com/
VBELLY Vegan
Another fully vegan restaurant in Tooting located within Tooting Market. They do some pretty original dishes, like a celeriac fish and chips, mushroom croquettes and the faux-bab which is my absolute favourite.
Recommend?: Yes. I eat here at least once a week.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.veganexpress.co.uk/
Vegan Express
A fully vegan restaurant in Tooting with well thought and original mains. Their tofish is great as are their pizzas.
Recommend?: Yes, yes, yes.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.veganexpress.co.uk/
Best Vegan Restaurants In Walthamstow, London
SpiceBox
Fresh and flavourful Indian food that happens to be vegan. Spice is used to enhance the natural awesomeness of vegetables. Carefully crafted, freshly made with bags of character and style.
Recommend?: Haven’t been yet.
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://eatspicebox.co.uk
Best Vegan Restaurants In Wimbledon, London
Lu-Ma Cafe
Lu-Ma is an independent, healthy eating café. Y They make nutritionally rich, convenient and tasty food, with no refined sugar, no dairy, no meat. They did have smoked salmon when I visited, though, but responsibly sourced.
Recommend?: Yes
Fully Vegan?: Yes
Website: https://www.lu-ma.co.uk/
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I couldn’t even think that London has so many vegan restaurants. Now, I understand, why so many people want to travel there.