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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174 Reviews
First Review by ericacrombie
Einahpets216
Points +943
Such a wonderful meal - Edit
This entire meal and experience was excellent. The restaurant itself is a tasteful and intimate spot with attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The tasting menu we had was extremely delicious, well executed and rich. It was so nice to have French cuisine as a vegan as it’s been so long. The refine meat they use is honestly the closest thing to lamb I have ever tried and had it been at any other restaurant I would have been concerned they gave me real meat. Obviously it’s not cheap but for a special night out this is really an excellent choice!! The cocktails were a big hit too!
Read morePros: Delicious seasonal menu, Redone meat is incredibly realistic , Nice vibe and great cocktails
Cons: Expensive
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Pandawan
Points +975
The Best… - Edit
…. Vegan Restaurant we’ve been to
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veganjen83
Points +294
5 star vegan food - Edit
Absolutely amazing food. Every dish was well thought out, full of flavour, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. Each course was a feast for the senses. We also did the wine pairing and all the wines were so well matched and tasted amazing. Lovely knowledgeable and down to earth staff. A fine dining experience that should not be missed and worth every penny.
Read morePros: Each course was amazing, Full of inventive dishes, Using vegan ingredients in new ways
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Alisonc
Points +812
Exquisite - Edit
The taster menu was just amazing. Friendly staff and made to feel very welcome. Each course was a delight. Recommend
Read morePros: Vegan, Quality of the food
Cons: Expensive but worth it for a treat
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MichaelLasso
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
I mean I’m writing this review immediately after finishing my meal. Food is amazing. Flavor pairings were incredible.
Read moreIf you can swing the price for the sit down multi course meal, then do it.
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luikn
Points +1171
vegan gourmet - Edit
we went here for the grand diner at 19:30h. We had the 8-course diner and it was delicious.
Read moreOverall I think we spent nearly 3:30 hours in there. We were not in a rush at all so we sat, talked and enjoyed all the dishes as they came.
The waitress would explain all dishes in detail, although I have to admit that sometimes there were several ingredients I was not familiar with.
I believe we had the late summer menu, cause it changes often.
Pros: Complete menu, Tasty, service
Cons: Expensive
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craycrayjmey
Points +182
Best meal of my life - Edit
Title says it all. 10 course, we were there over 3hrs and enjoyed every minute and bite. Definitely a treat!
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alistar
Points +5078
Superb and innovative - Edit
Delicious and 3D printed meat made from soy, pea, and wheat. All plant based.
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JamesMorgan
Points +288
Outstanding - Edit
The best vegan restaurant in the world.
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KLea
Points +2088
Phenomenal Meal - Edit
Celebrating a special birthday, we had the 8 course tasting menu.
Read moreThe service was outstanding, with helpful and knowledgeable staff explaining each course.
Water was brought to the table immediately, with the wine order around the third course. There was an option for the sommelier wine matching to the courses but we opted to have a bottle of wine.
None of the pictures I took do the food justice. The vegan cheeses were notably good, both rich and creamy and perfectly balanced flavours.
It's impossible to pick a favourite course! It's simply well worth a visit.
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Sophiel
Points +420
Incredible, very special - Edit
Fine dining, delicious foods, very filling. They catered to my food allergies without compromising on taste which is so rare and impressive
Read morePros: Allergy friendly, Knowledgeable wait staff
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Teji
Points +204
Amazing food - Edit
First time I try this kind of testing menu. I really recommand it for special event, birthday, gift … pricy !
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AllisonHill
Points +234
Fantastic food - Edit
We have been looking forward to having a meal here since we enjoyed several of their meal boxes during lockdown!
Read moreWe had the 11 course meal on Saturday evening. The restaurant is lovely, you have plenty of space between tables and are not at all squeezed in as you are at some upmarket restaurants.
The staff were excellent and the food was outstanding.
This was definitely the best tasting menu we have ever had and a bonus that the restaurant is totally vegan.
Pros: Fantastic food, Tables well spaced , Excellent staff
Cons: Expensive but very special
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DonnaKelly
Points +44
Favourite restaurant for a special occasion - Edit
I love this restaurant. The menu is amazing and it's now 100% vegan so no need to ask for something without dairy! I just love it here.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Excellent food, Beautiful setting
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ItsHappyCow
Points +990
Vegan fine dining! - Edit
What an experience! Granted, far from cheap, a wonderful experience. From start to finish, count on about 3 hours.
Read moreThe menu varies based on the season. We had 11 courses in total. One or two were not so great or just ok, but overall the quality is sublime. The service is also very good.
Pros: Very tasty and well executed food, Great service
Cons: Expensive (but understandable)
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Guruofsurf
Points +651
Outstanding dining in the heart of London - Edit
We were in London for the weekend and had booked here as a special meal out. From the beginning it is a fantastic experience. I think eating it as an experience rather than just a meal is how this should be approached. We opted for the 7:30 sitting which is the Grand tasting menu. Each course was great although my partner who has been vegetarian since a teenager didn’t like the 3D printed fake meat course. Reminded her too much of meat which is a testament to the advances in technology I suppose. The waiting staff are very keen to hear views on this course and may inform future menus. Every other course was finished and enjoyed. We were eating for at least 3.5 hours and it flew by. Each course was well explained by the waiters and the paired wine was also equally well explained. A great experience.
Read morePros: A unique experience, Unbelievable flavours, Service exemplary
Cons: 3D printed meat too realistic for our liking
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HenryLi
Points +1630
Outstanding and Inventive Fine Dining Experience - Edit
Gauthier Soho was created by French chef Alexis Gauthier and has received high recognition from the Michelin Guide to The New York Times. As the name suggests Gauthier is in the Soho district of London. The restaurant is inside of a Regency townhouse which according to the Gauthier website has undergone complete refurbishment.
Read moreTo enter the restaurant there is a buzzer to press upon which one of the friendly staff greets you. The restaurant features a small dining area which is nicely decorated. The flooring feels high end and the tables are draped with high quality cloth.
I went for the Petit Dîner, a shorter 5 course menu for £55, which is only offered for 5 o’clock sittings on Tuesday to Saturday. With a service charge the cost is around £63. All the staff here were friendly, attentive, and personable.
Once I was seated the staff brought me tap water on request which was refilled throughout. The canapés where a BLT tart which was delicious and unique as the BLT flavor was infused into a clear orb. Next, a warm brioche came out seated upon rocks along side a vegan feta with pico de gallo. The brioche was nice but nothing mind-blowing. Then I had the roast fennel which was served with a fennel and black currant tea poured over, table side. The fennel dish was tender and made a great use of texture with the pickled blackberry. The truffle risotto was my favorite savory dish and topped with black truffles.
If you plan on the dining here and don’t want to spoil the surprise course, don’t read this paragraph. On the menu was a secretive item listed as “Tomorrow,” which was a surprise from the chef featuring a 3D printed vegan lamb— this tasted nice and was shockingly close to what I remember meat tasting like. Overall this course was very unique and a novel experience. Each dish was well described by the staff.
The dessert began with peaches with lime sorbet then out came the Norviegienne Brulèe (aka baked Alaska) which was torched at the table. The Brûlée was one of the best desserts I’ve had featuring fresh strawberries, a crisp chocolate layer, and two types of sorbet inside. Finally, I was given the petit fours which looked nice with gold leaf. The macaroon was a bit to sweet but the meal overall was one of the best I’ve had.
I’ve been to vegan fine dining restaurants before that have disappointed me but everything about my experience here was stellar. If you enjoy fine dining than Gauthier should be at the top of your list when in London.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-23
Pros: Fully Vegan Menu, Excellent Staff, Seasonal Food
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DomiNathan
Points +98
Vegan fine dining is finally here! - Edit
A wonderful mouth experience that everyone needs to try! The black truffle ravioli (Black Antipodean Melanosporum Truffle) was possibly the most delicious thing I’ve ever had in my mouth, period. The whole menu was an adventure in flavors I never knew I could experience. It’s pricey, but not insane (£99 per person, with a separate £75 wine pairing). I can’t think of a better way to celebrate an occasion than coming here.
Read morePros: The experience is unmatched, The menu has a variety of flavors
Cons: £99 per person
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MelissaW
Points +964
Incredible vegan fine dining - Edit
I’ve been here twice now, and both times they’ve knocked it out the park! Amazing to have the option for special occasions, their summer menu at the moment is out of this world 😱
Read morePros: All vegan fine dining , Brilliant experience
Cons: Obviously expensive, but for good reason
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Omega-3
Points +1374
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Incredible, can’t compare it with any other vegan restaurant. Fine dining, french quisine. We were thrilled.
Read moreThe experience starts by having to ring the doorbell to enter the restaurant.
Pros: Vegan cuisine at a high level, You’ll be thinking about it and will smile again, Accomodating to allergies
Cons: The first shift is limited in time
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LisaSpykers
Points +9969
A memorable experience - Edit
We spent 3.5 hours enjoying some of the best vegan fine dining we've ever had. We've tried a few places around the world, and this place is a real stand out. The wine pairing is worth the money too -- the pours are fair and of course the quality of the wine is amazing.
Read moreSome of the highlights for me were the dumplings with fresh Australian truffle grated on top, a 3D printed piece of 'lamb' which was closest thing I've tasted to real lamb in many years, a baked Alaska whose cold center was protected by a thin layer of chocolate with the exterior meringue blow-torched at the table, and in general, just the marriage of seasonal vegetables in various sauces and underutilized ingredients that I hadn't heard of until this meal. The service was impeccable.
If there was only one criticism to make, it would be that some of the dishes were noticeably salty and I ended up drinking 1 litre of water which I don't normally do with dinner. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next time I'm in London to try the next seasonal menu.
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MagaliEledhwen
Points +2780
Vegan fine dining - Edit
The 8-course vegan menu is absolutely fantastic.
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +458
Run Do Not Walk - Edit
We had no idea what to expect from this restaurant. Neither of us is a big French food fan (they're vegan-hostile!), but we decided to give it a try. WOW. We were amazed and blown away by the food. Every dish was distinctive, and really got at the essence of the food (i.e., asparagus, mushrooms, etc.). This chef really knows what he's doing. We had the pre-theatre menu, which is 3 courses shorter than the regular one. I don't think we could have gotten through the larger one, because we were totally full. There were THREE dessert courses, all amazing. The menu changes once per season, and we were there at the tail end of spring. Can't wait to return for summer, fall, and winter. Also, the price was reasonable, perhaps even on the low side, given the amount of food and the amount of preparation that went into it. A great value. Thank you!
Read morePros: Food, Value
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Klarajj
Points +2098
One of a kind experience - Edit
It was my BFs birthday dinner and we went for the petit diner as a treat. Enjoyed every minute of it! The staff were very professional and friendly, the restaurant itself a unique atmosphere. Every dish was a piece of art! Fave was the focaccia.
Read morePros: Unique experience , Fine dining, Friendly
Cons: Time slots are set, Communication before visit was slow
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AirValen
Points +857
Birthday dinner - Edit
My friend treated me here for my birthday and it was amazing!
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tomasz_s
Points +557
Amazing experience - Edit
We booked a table for the petit dinner, which featured a fantastic spring tasting menu. Delicious flavours, very nicely presented, great service. Overall a very special experience. What I really liked was the fact that the different dishes highlighted tasty seasonal veggies, rather than trying to copy traditional meat or fish ones. The chocolate dessert at the end? A show stopper.
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Noly
Points +405
New experience - Edit
We went there yesterday. The food was very good, it was a new experience as we never had caviar before. We really liked it. The staff was very friendly.
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