London’s Best Vegan Restaurants For 2025

Ten years ago, finding good vegan food in London was a challenge. Few restaurants offered good plant-based options – and there were practically none serving solely meat-free food. But as demand for vegan cuisine gradually increased, the restaurant world began to change accordingly, with London a pioneer in the movement. Nowadays the city has an abundance of vegan restaurants, from street food stalls to burger joints and more formal dining rooms. Here we highlight some of the best to try now. All of these restaurants have been personally tried by Country & Town House editors.

Where To Go For Vegan Food In London

mallow

With branches in both Borough Market and Camden, mallow is a 100 percent plant-based restaurant from the team behind veggie favourite Mildreds. The menu is inspired by cuisines from all over the globe, designed to showcase the endless potential of vegetables in new and exciting ways. A meal there could include small bites of charred leek bharta with raita, and burnt courgette with tomatillo and yoghurt, followed by bigger plates of wild mushroom ravioli, harissa roast aubergine, and kashmiri gobi with roast cauliflower and cherry tomato sambol. This is also a great option for brunch, when you can enjoy dishes like buttermilk tiramisu pancakes, and a vegan take on the Full English made with scrambled tofu, maple baked beans, fried potatoes and sourdough toast.

1 Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE / 12 Park Dr, London E14 9ZW, mallowlondon.com

Plates

Earlier this year, Plates London made history after becoming the first vegan restaurant in history to secure a Michelin star. The eatery opened just a year ago in East London, helmed by chef Kirk Haworth, who worked at prestigious restaurants like Sat Bains before winning Champion of Champions on Great British Menu. Haworth switched to a vegan diet after being diagnosed with Lyme disease, starting out by running supper clubs with his sister Keely before launching his debut restaurant, Plates. Tasting menus showcase British ingredients and change with the seasons: this summer diners will be treated to dishes like Isle of Wight tomatoes with house ricotta and frozen tarragon, caramelised lion’s mane mushrooms, and barbecued lemon ice cream with whipped custard. It’s a popular spot, so be sure to book well in advance if you’re keen to give it a try.

320 Old St, London EC1V 9DR, plates-london.com

Unity Diner

Just months after closing its doors, vegans across London were delighted to discover plant-based hotspot Unity Diner was making a comeback. The Spitalfields restaurant reopened in April, complete with a revamped menu focused around vegan twists on comfort food classics, from tofu goujons and chips to a Southern fried ‘chicken’ burger and a New York-style hot dog made with veggie sausages. Another popular new feature is the Sunday carvery: a plant-based twist on the traditionally meaty feast, where you can pile your plate high with dishes like mushroom wellington and nut roast with creamy leek gratin, herby stuffing, cabbage and brussels sprouts, topped off with a big Yorkshire pud and lashings of gravy.

60 Wentworth St, London E1 7AL, unitydiner.co.uk

The Spread Eagle Christmas Menu 2022

The Spread Eagle

Traditional pub food is given an eco-twist at The Spread Eagle, London’s first fully vegan pub. Found on Homerton High Street, its menu champions seasonal ingredients, with dishes including a plant-based burger, a vegan take on the classic pie and mash, and a Sunday roast featuring beetroot wellington and a cashew nut roast. Drinks also change with the seasons, with house wines, vodka and gin arriving in refill packs. Sustainability is high on the agenda here, with a minimal waste policy implemented in the kitchen and local producers used where possible, such as the nearby Hackney Gelato and Totally Wild.

224 Homerton High St, London E9 6AS, thespreadeaglelondon.co.uk

Holy Carrot

Holy Carrot

Hidden away inside Knightsbridge wellness centre Urban Retreat is Holy Carrot, offering plant-based dishes designed to nourish from the inside out. Everything is free from refined sugar and additives too, with the focus being twists on classic dishes. The Holy Maki, for instance, is veggie sushi rolls made with quinoa and cauliflower rice, while the BLT features smoked tofu and ‘bacon’ made from potatoes. Pair with a green juice or a Rose Negroni, mixed with VII Hills Gin, rhubarb liqueur and Rose Vermouth.

2-4 Hans Cres, London SW1X 0LH, holycarrot.co.uk

En Root

Proving all Indian food doesn’t need to leave you feeling lethargic is En Root, a vegan street food restaurant which now has branches in Clapham, Peckham and Brixton. Founded by Nish and Harshil Modasia alongside co-founder Thomas Price, En Root serves up hearty, home-cooked meals with an emphasis on nutrition and the power of plants. Instead of heavy curries, expect gluten-free pancakes filled with saag aloo, chickpea and patra leaf patties, crispy cassava chips and an Indian-inspired take on the buddha bowl. If you’re big on spice, their famously fiery Raja Bonnet Sauce is sure to get your tastebuds tingling. As all dishes are fairly light you’ll have space for pudding too: go for the mango lassi cheesecake, a sweet dosa or some peanut butter and cacao energy balls – all washed down with a revitalising cacao chai tea. You can try En Root’s food at the restaurant or via delivery from the Clapham or Peckham branches – but also keep an eye out for the friendly food truck at festivals, markets and events.

5, Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Rd, London SW4 7EY / 28 Peckham Rye, London SE15 4JR / Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, London SW2 1JG, enrootldn.co.uk

Temple of Seitan

This Hackney vegan fast food joint really is temple-like, with queues around the block and a loyal following of customers who return time and time again for the finger-lickin’ good vegan fried ‘chicken’, which is actually made with seitan. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that vegans too crave a deep-fried treat once in a while, and Temple of Seitan has proven so popular that there are now branches dotted around London.

Various locations, templeofseitan.co.uk

Purezza

Vegans don’t have to miss out on pizza, as proved by Purezza, a fully vegan pizza restaurant which settled in Camden after making a name for itself in Brighton. Instead of the cheese you might expect to see on a pizza, Purezza create their own vegan mozzarella in-house from fermented brown rice milk. Toppings-wise you’ll be spoilt for choice: options range from shaved aubergine to truffle to wood smoked tofu, all placed on top of a tasty sourdough base, with gluten-free or hemp flour substitutes also available. Vegan versions of popular sides are also on offer, including mac’n’cheese and dough balls, as well as a number of tasty desserts – we recommend the salted caramel brownie.

45-47 Parkway, London NW1 7PN, purezza.co.uk