Vegan
Beer/Wine
British
French
Has an eight-course vegan tasting menu with optional wine pairing. Menus change each season. Transitioned from veg options to fully vegan June 2021. Open Tue-Fri 17:00-21:30, Sat 12:00-21:30. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Last update on 07 Jun 2023 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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Added by ericacrombie on 30 Sep 2017
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181 Reviews
First Review by ericacrombie
MariaLedoux
Points +1807
Very disappointing experience - Edit
We sat in the upstairs room which was pleasant. Our waitress was nice but showed no passion and spoke so quietly we like others close by had to check the menu to confirm our dish. We had the 95 pounds dinner menu ând were served a succession of dishes that were just average. The only dishes worth a mention were the cauliflower soup, the brioche and the ravioli truffe dish. At the end of the meal, a fairly unpleasant gentleman plopped a couple of mignardises on our table without any politesse with the bill just shy of 300 pounds that included a service charge of 15% which was not optional.
Read moreWe had hoped to live a gastronomic expérience, however, sadly we left with heavy heàrts ând would not recommend this restaurant. Over priced and passionless food.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Thé whole expérience , Over priced , Poor service
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I think they are really going downhill lately. I had a similar service experience where, shockingly, they took food away before we were even finished! I do have to say, the new mushroom-based meat entrée was absolutely terrible and tasted like soap.
Read moreMariaLedoux
Mr Gauthier emailed us and promised a refund for our meal, we sent him our banks details and one month later, we are still waiting for it. He is the one that offered the refund, we did not ask, but as he offered, we accepted. Just emailed him again, probably blocked us. Disappointed and not of good faith
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RichardValec
Points +36
Mr. - Edit
The visit to Gauthier Soho restaurant was planned at the last minute for 27.12.2023, for which I am very grateful to the willingness of the staff for several exchanged emails. Since my girlfriend Zuzana and I have been vegans for quite some time, we wanted to treat ourselves to something special. What the team from the restaurant did perfectly and proved that even vegan food can be simple to look at and at the same time luxurious full of perfect taste. After arriving at the restaurant at the reception, the waiter took care of us and seated us at the table. Individual courses were served at a very professional level with short breaks of 10-15 minutes. Individual dishes were balanced by excellent taste and perfect service. We had a ten-course dinner, seven of which were from appetizer to main course. Three courses were sweet desserts. Before each course, we were explained what food will be served and what components are in the food. At the end of the dinner, we were surprised with a special bonus dessert. During the dinner, the drinks were served by a sommelier. This dinner was and will be an unforgettable experience for a lifetime for me and my girlfriend. Thank you very much to the staff. We wish you much luck, success and energy in the promotion of plant-based food.
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AyJaC
Points +274
Nice Experience - Edit
This was a really great tasting menu.
Read moreThere was a good variety of flavours and ingredients.
Stand out dish was the Brioche Feuilletee, the lentils and the pastry were perfect.
#Veganuary
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slikespizza
Points +1558
Elegant Vegan Dining - Edit
Had a wonderful time here. Best for a special occasion but well worth the visit. We had the 7 course Autumn menu and everything was excellent.
Read moreThe chef , Gauthier , is a vegan superhero!!
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-06
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DTS
Points +1617
Great for a special occasion - Edit
Had a nice birthday tasting French menu meal « petit diner «. It was a delicious creative fall menu using mushrooms pumpkin celeriac and leeks. Had it with a glass of Sancerre. Quiet atmosphere and friendly service
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flocitygirl
Points +3231
An amazing experience - Edit
We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate Valentine's Day last year. I saw they were offering a special 10-course menu for the occasion but most of the menu wasn't gluten-free. I really wanted to try their food so I contacted them to find out if they could tailor the menu for us. They said it wouldn’t be a problem as they always prepare alternative dishes, we just had to indicate it clearly when booking.
Read moreWe must have stayed nearly 4 hours in the restaurant: needless to say it was a culinary experience, way more than just a dinner. This slow pace gave us time to enjoy the moment in a very calm & quiet environment (not the place to have loud conversations). It's quite expensive (we paid £145 per person without the drinks) but I actually think it was good value for money.
A few of my observations:
*They managed to make me like ingredients I usually don't like (e.g. mushrooms or olives, for example).
*I didn't even know vegan caviar existed until then.
*It’s always a good idea to ask the restaurant if they can tailor your needs beforehand, it’s not always indicated on their website and you could be positively surprised.
Pros: Fully vegan, Michelin starred Chef Alexis Gauthier, Vegan caviar available online
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jonathan0391
Points +854
Best Michelin dinning experience - Edit
First try trying fine dining made a chef with Michelin star. Experience was amazing, they even have the 3D printed meat and it blew our minds, the flavors from all the dishes were divine
Read morePros: 3D printed meat, Dessert
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Neil_D
Points +152
Classical fine dining in a soho townhouse with fully vegan menu - Edit
We were unavoidably delayed for our reservation but the amazing team managed to get us seated and fed before the second sitting. The restaurant was cosy and pretty with oil lamps on the table and low level lighting. The food was needless to say, excellent and very good value for money at £55 for seven courses. Very nice to dine in a fully vegan restaurant that shows what is possible with top quality ingredients and a chef committed to not killing animals.
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KaterinaLouisa
Points +5203
Amazing food - Edit
I’ve had dinner here four times. The tasting menu is just beautiful, with flavours, quality and presentation you don’t normally get with vegan food. Tried 3d printed meat for the first time ever. The staff are charming and knowledgeable. It’s a wonderful experience
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-22
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mortsie
Points +138
Wow! - Edit
Absolutely fabulous & what a treat to have a menu that is completely vegan, completely delicious & inspirational
Read moreCan’t wait to return
Pros: Beautiful setting , Delicious & interesting dishes, Wonderful service
Cons: Expensive (but worth it)
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AliceManchip
Points +2512
INCREDIBLE food - Edit
Came here for a friends birthday dinner. Food was delicious and well presented. Staff were kind and attentive. The wine was beautiful!!! The courses were all delicious and I was so full at the end!!! Tried some really creative dishes- the vegan caviar was very impressive! Perfect for a special occasion / event / celebration. The tasting menu was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend coming here
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-02
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00misha
Points +459
The best food I have EVER had, unforgettable - Edit
Listen, I love junky vegan burgers and Chinese take-out, so I wasn’t sure this high-end fancy food with a set menu would be for me. I was utterly blown away. A MUST-DO for vegans in London in my opinion!
Read moreThe chef is just absolutely incredible, and has clearly made his cooking into an art-form. There are a couple duds in the menu, those being the clarified butter crudité thing and the savory cheesecake, but that is mostly down to individual taste. Everything else though, the bar just kept getting raised! Each time, after eating the most flavorful and complex little plate of food of my life, the next plate would come out and its flavors would be unlike anything I have ever had. The BEST croissant I have ever tried, vegan or not. The most incredible black garlic tortellini accompanied by a heavenly sun-dried tomato ravioli. A potato ROSE covered in a savory dashi broth. Heck, this is the only time I have ever liked beets! They were cooked to perfection.
Utterly masterful cooking, and a meal I will never forget! Your tastebuds will be challenged and delighted. For me, this was an experience worth every penny.
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suricatoavellana
Points +844
The best dinner of my life - Edit
This is simply the best restaurant I’ve ever been. Amazing food, amazing staff. Such a lovely evening. Can’t wait to be back, honestly!
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Monica&Swami
Points +1687
Stellato - Edit
Come si può descrivere uno stellato vegano?!?
Read morePros: Scelta , Raffinatezza
Cons: Prezzo
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EvilWizard
Points +352
Stunning and Exquisite - Edit
We had the Grand Dîner, and every single dish was beautifully presented. The ravioli was definitely my favourite (though the brioche and the strawberry are not far behind), and the only dish I did not like was the olive cheesecake. Every dish was intriguing and unlike anything I’ve had before.
Read moreThe service was good and the staff enthusiastic. The room was cozy - almost like it was a living room. When we left, I was surprised to find that almost 3 hours had passed since we sat down! Overall a very pleasant experience and will hopefully come back in the future.
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Yeri
Points +5836
Nice experience - Edit
We had a "petit diner" with wine pairing which of course was more expensive but definitely worth it! The food was so tasty and (surprisingly) very filling. I will absolutely come back next time I visit London :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-18
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LynetteGreen
Points +360
Fantastic dining experience - Edit
Excellent food and dining experience. Went for my birthday and ate from the slightly smaller 'Petit Diner' menu as there was no availability for the full tasting menu. The food was delicious and very unconventional. Staff were friendly. The only thing I would say is I felt as though perhaps as we were eating from the smaller menu which was only available at 5pm we were a bit rushed through the process. We had ordered an aperitif at the start which took a while to prepare but instead of waiting for us to have this first they started bringing the food first so we didn't get it until after we'd already eaten two courses which was not ideal. On the whole though I would highly recommend it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-15
Pros: Inventive delicious food
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jennyc32
Points +4392
Impressive - Edit
The 8 course tasting menu is really inspired and impressive. The brioche with feta and the chocolate dessert were particular stand outs. Service is attentive. It's expensive, but a really special experience.
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KT001
Points +1626
Wonderful dining experience - Edit
The food was full of flavour, the service was great and I cannot wait to return
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emwrightx
Points +81
Nice experience - Edit
We had the petit dinner and although I enjoyed my experience I feel I have had better vegan fine dining experiences for less money. The 3d printed beef was interesting and I’m glad to have tried it however I did find it a little weird to eat. It is very close to real beef and I prefer to have vegan food focused around whole foods and vegetables. It is down to personal preference.
Read morePros: Fully vegan and innovative
Cons: Expensive
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nicirl
Points +3004
Amazing fine dining vegan experience - Edit
Yes, it’s not cheap, but that’s for a reason… the food is so bloody good! Genuinely would eat there every day if I could! I loved it so much.
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SaraStrickler
Points +153
Incredible dining experience - Edit
Truly incredible experience, with amazing service and beautiful creative dishes. Every single course was unique and delicious. A little spendy but worth it, especially for a special night out.
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thom8418
Points +2383
Vegan Michelin Star Dining - Edit
We did the Petit dinner because we had tickets for Six the musical at 8 PM. It was an eight course meal. We could not have made it through the 10 course meal. I was stuffed when we were finished. The service was excellent. We rang the doorbell like we were going to a friend's house. They took my coat and my husband's backpack (we were tourists and had our passports in the backpack). We were dressed business casual even with the backpack. My husband and I had two bottles of the water which was great. I also had a drink that was delicious. Alexis Gauthier came out to the dining room to talk to another dinner he knew. It was like a celebrity spotting for us. He is the first Michelin Star Chef we have ever laid eyes on. But a vegan Michelin Star Chef is very impressive to us. The cheese sauce with the croissants was magical. The sauce was creamy and the croissants crunchy, flaky and soft on the inside. French cuisine magic. There was another dish with white and green asparagus. I could taste the difference in the two types of asparagus. Another dish had a broth with morels that was so good. The superstar was the 3D printed vegan steak with a red wine sauce. It was unbelievable. The vegetables were 3D printed on this dish as well. All the desserts were scrumptious. The Petit four had a dessert with a razor sliver of strawberry on top. But I could really taste the strawberry. I had coffee with the desserts and of course they had a vegan cream for the coffee. I really enjoyed this dinner.
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KamaM
Points +849
Outstanding - Edit
Inspired next level vegan food.
Read morePros: Light but satisfying tasting menu, Interesting, balanced flavours , Great wine list
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1397
I don’t get the hype - Edit
Was disappointed the first time I went so tried it again, and was disappointed the second time. Also tried their home kits which was more successful but overall not for me.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-07
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quigs1973
Points +89
Best vegan experience I’ve ever had! - Edit
Upscale and delicious vegan food!
Read morePros: 10 course tasting menu, Wine pairing option
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TheVegend
Points +209
The best food ive ever eaten (including pre-vegan)! - Edit
Did the set tasting menu for my GFs birthday.
Read moreI wasnt sure what to expect - but it blew my mind.
I won't go into detail and ruin the experience for others.
I would simply recommend this. Make it a special occasion and treat you and someone else to an experience with Vegan food you wouldnt normally get elsewhere.
Also, the 'Future' dish is genius.
Pros: Phenomenal experience, Lovely wine, Incredible flavours
Cons: Big budget but worth it., Need to book well in advance
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