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
LisaSpykers
Points +10289
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 +2898
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 +873
Birthday dinner - Edit
My friend treated me here for my birthday and it was amazing!
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tomasz_s
Points +615
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 +409
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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Guido78
Points +52
Valentine menù - Edit
I’ve been here before, and again I couldn’t be happier to be back! Amazing food, great atmosphere and good service. The bouillabaisse and the caviar were the real stars of this beautiful menu.
Read moreHighly recommended
#Veganuary
Pros: 100% vegan, Great service, Good choice of wine
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LauraS🪷
Points +796
Incredible experience - Edit
We visited with a group of 6 of us for my birthday, and had a whole room and server dedicated to us. The whole experience was amazing, and the dishes really creative. Will definitely come again!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Premium experience, Really creative dishes
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vegan_rocks_
Points +189
Fortieth Birthday Treat - Edit
This was an experience I will never ever forget. A fully vegan dining experience like no other. Ten course tasking menu to rival any, and seriously challenge the non believers. We also had the matching wine as well.
Read moreWow!
Pros: Michelin Star , Ten course tasting menu, The best meal ever
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caw
Points +2849
At home box is spectacular - Edit
We had the Northern Italy at home box and it blew us away it was so delicious.
Read moreThe menu was beautiful, our favourite courses were the minestrone and the barbajuan. It was all really easy to put together and each course only took a few minutes. Such creative and delicious food, it really is another level. I cannot wait to visit the actual restaurant one day!
We have also ordered the faux gras this Christmas and they've all been so so amazing.
The only thing we struggled with was heating the gnocchi as a block, with the leftovers we chopped it first and fried them
Individually and we thought the results were better.
Pros: Eco packaging , Creative and delicious
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ejtrittonhalls
Points +295
Very special - Edit
The tasting menu is to die for. Every course so carefully thought through and put together with beautiful presentation. Service is spot on.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive but worth it for an occasion
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Vegfix
Points +8769
Delightful - Edit
By far the best vegan restaurant I have ever been to. Exceptional service, amazing food and fantastic wines. I cannot fault this place and worth every penny.
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MarlieF22
Points +81
Amazing food and atmosphere, okay wines - Edit
Absolutely loved the food and the presentation here. The waiter was also vegan and was incredibly polite and knowledgeable.
Read moreThe only con was I don't think the wine pairing was worth it, but not enough to knock off a full star.
If you can afford it, definitely go as a treat!
Pros: Amazing food, Feelin' fancy
Cons: Wines were nothing special
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milesaway
Points +1083
Truly earns its Michelin stars - Edit
Food that constantly makes you ask how did they do this? So good. Lovely intimate environment. We had a room to ourselves.
Read morePros: Incredibly creative, Modern french, but with some Asian Fusion, Great cocktails too
Cons: Expensive, but worth it
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VeganDamian
Points +496
Wonderful Dining Experience. - Edit
This restaurant has a Tasting menu that changes every season, with wonderful staff that talk you through every course. You can enjoy accompanying wines with every dish, or just order as you go.
Read moreThis is one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.
Pros: 8 Course Tasting Menu, Experienced friendly staff, Calm and enjoyable atmosphere
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Azzurra81
Points +71
Amazing - Edit
Very happy about the whole experience. Highly experienced chef with great service. I had the tasting menu and the dishes were all exceptional. Had a lovely time.
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Holycow70
Points +17
Dissatisfied & disappointed - Edit
I read ‘amazing’ reviews about this place & because I can’t afford £££ for a meal out, I chose the Box Menu which at £75 isn’t cheap.
Read moreUtterly disappointed by the bland boil in a bag food. The best thing was the onion & pomegranate marmalade & faux gras (only just). Coconut Broth was shredded carrot & noodles no broth (!!), Daal had a strong acidic taste of vinegar - not daal, the swede was inedible, pear raw, financier fatty and glutinous. If this had been a local eaterie trying to be pretentious I might have forgiven it. But so much praise has been lauded on this place, I feel duped or people have low culinary expectations… Just provide a normal takeaway, cut the pfaff.
I really wanted it to be good and I’m very sorry it isn’t.
Pros: Arrived on time , Nice cardboard box
Cons: Plastic should be biodegradable
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Josethevegan
Points +26
Unforgettable experience - Edit
After reading so many articles about Alexis Gauthier’s restaurant, I decided to take my partner for a belated birthday meal. What a meal it was!
Read moreI could not fault anything- welcome was warm- service was polite and kind- food was out of this world. I can’t think of anywhere in the world ( yes in the world) as a more vegan gastronomic experience. It is very French- it is very classical - it is exceptional.
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E1izabeth
Points +461
Brilliant - Edit
Each dish had such a depth of flavours - best food I’ve eaten since going vegan!
Read morePros: lots of food
Cons: expensive!!
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hojidong
Points +5692
Fully vegan now - Edit
Huge cheers for Gauthier going fully vegan which is also why I had to come here as soon as I heard about it. 2021 has been hands town the best year so far in the plant-based restaurant scene. So many exiting new openings in London, some of which have blown my mind. Sadly, Gauthier is not one of them.
Read moreWe had the summer tasting menu of 10 courses. All in all I think it was nice, some courses such as Berlingot a la Truffe & Pithivier d’Ete & Comme un Formage were excellent. I do honestly think though that all the remaining courses were underwhelming and random… for example, I found the Blettes de la Mer entirely tasteless, it was supposed to taste a bit fishy and was even served with a sauce, but no flavor whatsoever, of seaweed nor anything else for that matter.
It's not a bad choice for a special occasion though there are much better options in London for a lot less money. When it comes to food, considering the price they charge and the competition, I guess I expected more and left rather unimpressed. I think it’s also worth pointing out that I’m not a huge fan of French cuisine as I prefer more temperamental cuisines that play with a lot of different spices and rich flavors.
In conclusion, nice experience and tasty food but certainly with some room for improvement in terms of menu design and flavors.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-06
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AshleighGillan
Points +414
Stunning - Edit
Had the tasting menu. It was outstanding. I am dreaming of the faux gras and the tortellini. The tortellini blew my mind. It is a shame happy cow won't let me give 5 stars I would give it that
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-09-29
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Points +28381
Gauthier 🌱 - Edit
***Changing my rating to 5 now that Gautier is fully vegan and, as such, HC now allows a 5 star rating!*** 🌱🌱🌱
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I LOVE Gauthier. This is a top notch Michelin star restaurant offering an innovative and delicious rotating vegan tasting menu. I’ve eaten here twice already and can’t get enough. The presentation is impeccable, and I’ll never forget when they presented a carrot dish with a mostly cooked carrot that they ground up in front of me (with a hand grinder).
The dining space is very intimate. It feels like you’re in the room of someone’s home but you’re separated from other dinners and the lighting is dim. The setup didn’t feel any different pre/post COVID since it was a semiprivate dining experience anyway.
This is a nice place for a celebration or to take someone on a very fancy date.
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-16
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-04
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RobinYates
Points +60
Now completely Vegan - Edit
Visited Gauthier Soho for its reopening lunch service today. The set Summer tasting menu had seven courses for £45, although the first was an "amuse bouche"; truffle risotto was really tasty and the dessert "Louis XV a L'Or" was a knockout for chocolate lovers, similar to Sacher Torte. The switch to completely plant based options was clearly a shock to some of the returning customers, so this has been a brave decision by the proprietor.
Read morePros: Extremely imaginative vegan courses,, unlikely to be seen elsewhere. , 5 star rating once listed as fully vegan.
Cons: Atmosphere is formal.
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BeaSmith
Points +63
Stylish classics with modern twist - Edit
Gauthier is proper dining out experience in the heart of the West end. The food is incrediblly well thought out and most importantly, delicious. The service is 5*.
Read moreThe pate was amazing. Highly recommend.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Service, Location
Cons: Expensive , Not an overly relaxed vibe (very posh)
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SamSoares
Points +222
5⭐ all over - Edit
Dining in is a great experience (go for the vegan tasting menu!). Fine dining as you expect it. Delicious food, great service, amazing wine, incredible cosy and romantic atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Read moreAnd the home boxes are excellent too, a great adaptation in these tough times. Worth every penny!
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Perkysaur
Points +107
Home delivery box - disappointing - Edit
I ordered the Vegan home delivery box as a birthday treat in lockdown. It was very disappointing. I thought out all the courses only one was good. The others were very bland. They forgot to include the dark chocolate truffles. The box was to serve 4 and I know there are a lot of courses and overall it would be enough for 4 at one sitting but the portion sizes would have been minisule - 3 spoonfuls of Kentish carrott veloute in a soup bowl. More care could have been taken with the preparation (e.g. greasy croutons) and packaging (a pear and apple tartin where the party was soaked with the juices and so would never crisp on warming in the oven). I was so disappointed after cooking for myself all these months. I wouldn't order again and perhaps it has put me off visiting the restaurant.
Read morePros: Delivery was good and on time
Cons: Food was bland, Portions very small, Packaged poorly and lots of plastic
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