Vegan
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion
Plant-based restaurant and cocktail bar offering a seasonal menu with an emphasis on sustainability. Dishes may include Grilled hispi cabbage with vadouvan butter & cashew cream, sexy tofu, padron peppers with whipped tahini, and more. Open Tue-Fri 12:00-15:00, Tue-Thu 17:30-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:30-21:30, Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 12:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00. Closed Mon.
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156 Portobello Road, West London, England, W11 2EB
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Last update on 29 Nov 2024 by TrudiBruges
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Featured Review
selectivewreckage
Points +78
Run, don’t walk - Edit
No misses. A vegetable-forward dishes—still thinking about the cassoulet, asparagus, leeks, kimchi, and soft serve ice cream.
Read moreHoly Carrot is an ideal spot for several people who are into sharing dishes. Even the omnivores who came with me loved it.
Pros: vegetable-focused, seasonal , soft serve ice cream
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32 Reviews
First Review by ChunkyWombat
VitaminG
Points +50
Fantastic experience - Edit
First time visiting Holy Carrot this afternoon with my fiancé. We shared the koji bread with smoked mushroom chilli ragu, caesar salad with tempeh, crispy mushroom wings (WOW!) and the fries we cleaned every plate! Will definitely be returning. Also the decor is amazing, the place was buzzing!
Read morePros: Menu , Decor , Staff
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AgataJarzebska
Points +204
Oh my! What a food! - Edit
The food is absolutely mind-blowing! I was there three weeks ago and I still keep thinking about everything I ate – it was all just so delicious!
Read morePros: Natural ingredients, Flavours, Ambient
Cons: Service could be a little better
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Happy_Bart
Points +3942
Almost there - Edit
Great quality food, but I wish the flavours were punchier!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-04
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PurpleElephant
Points +74
Very very good - Edit
We took the avocado toast and it was amazing 💜
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Bobanthar
Points +507
One of the best meals I've ever had - Edit
I'd step over my own mother for another go at the Koji bread and kimchi butter.
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RichardWatson
Points +140
Phenomenal! - Edit
Exceptional food ! Worth the visit!!!
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·X·
Points +23579
Holy Carrot - 3.5 Stars - Edit
Overall, it was a good experience. The koji bread and celeriac were really good. I quite liked the carrot dish, but my partner wasn’t in love with it. There were definitely two dishes that left us very disappointed—the Stracciatella (maybe it would have been better paired with something else, but it was bland and boring) and the sticky toffee pudding (which was so dry and boring we just took a bite or two and left a majority of it behind). The service also wasn’t great. For this being an elevated dining experience and costing us just under £200, we just expected a lot better. It was also really annoying that staff *repeatedly* tried taking away dishes while we were *still* actively eating them…what’s up with that? The staff should have also asked if everything was OK with the dessert because we barely touched it—if it usually tastes the way it did, then I wouldn’t recommend it.
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selectivewreckage
Points +78
Run, don’t walk - Edit
No misses. A vegetable-forward dishes—still thinking about the cassoulet, asparagus, leeks, kimchi, and soft serve ice cream.
Read moreHoly Carrot is an ideal spot for several people who are into sharing dishes. Even the omnivores who came with me loved it.
Pros: vegetable-focused, seasonal , soft serve ice cream
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Omega-3
Points +1298
Excellent - Edit
Very original and tastefull. Good athmosphere.
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babyqueen
Points +120
Aesthetic - Edit
Very beautiful! Staff and Chef were so nice, got to see chef’s fermentation room! The koji bread was sadly undercooked slightly in center. Also some options like the dill and beets or strawberry dessert were underwhelming. The maiitake mushroom with cream sauce was delicious. I love the chef’s ideas and will definitely come back to see what he has in store!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-11
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Elarm
Points +826
Holy Sh*t was this good! - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious! Will definitely come back to try other plates.
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Maxie_b
Points +122
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
Really friendly staff, amazing food!
Read morePros: The ambiance
Cons: No gluten free bread limited the menu options
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RoseMartin
Points +89
Incredible - Edit
Really savoury food. Everything is delicious. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Quality of food
HolyCarrot
Dear Rose, Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your amazing pictures. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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hannahmarshall
Points +29
Minimalist Dream - Edit
The menu is as considered as the beautifully minimalist interior architecture — everything is made with intention. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Starter, Main , Desert
HolyCarrot
Dear Hannah! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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JoshMetcalf5
Points +490
Great flame and ferment food - Edit
Saw a YouTube video about this place and had to try it out. Loved the concept of flame and ferment. Some really punchy pickle flavours across the dishes we tried, though I did find a couple of the dishes lacked complexity. The table we were on was quite small so it was a bit of a squeeze considering we ordered quite a few dishes to try. The staff were lovely though I could’ve done without being asked if everything was ok 2-3 times per course.
Read moreDefinitely recommend trying out the ferment plate, even though it’s an appetiser it was one of the most memorable things I ate with a variety of interesting flavours. The koji bread with mushroom ragu was meaty with loads of depth of flavour. Absolutely loved the cold leek dish. The smoked beetroot lacked smoky flavour and would’ve benefited from a salty element. Crispy pink fir potatoes were to die for. The chocolate tahini dessert was super rich and enough to share between two of us after a filling meal.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-09
HolyCarrot
Dear Josh, Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review.
Read moreWe are grateful to hear your positive feedback about the dishes.
That said, we’re sorry to hear parts of your experience didn’t hit the mark. We’ve shared your feedback with our team to make improvements. We’re always learning and growing, and your insights are a big help in that process. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you with the best seasonal plant-based dishes!
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Tanster
Points +54
Disappointment - Edit
I had a fantastic meal here a couple of months ago and was excited to return but the meal really lacked flavour this time around. I’m allergic to allium so that didn’t help and it limited choice, but the grilled veg dish we were served had zero seasoning or flavour and consisted of two carrots, two peppers, one slice of tomato and a slice of brussel sprout for £19. We had to ask for salt to add some taste. Pumpkin small plate was a little undercooked and also lacked flavour but sweet potato dish was good. I won’t rush to return.
Read morePros: Sweet potato small plate is tasty , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Grilled veg main was tasteless
HolyCarrot
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review Holy Carrot. We are sorry you did not enjoy your experience with us. We really value your feedback and will ensure it is shared across the team to take appropriate actions. We hope your next visit leaves you with an amazing and happy feeling. Thank you!
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AndyGC
Points +51
Incredible - Edit
What can I say except wow. Lovely place, great friendly staff, incredible food, great coffee. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious , Inspirational , Modern
HolyCarrot
Dear Andy! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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EmmaGillespie
Points +49
Phenomenal - Edit
Absolute must try for Vegans and non vegans. The koji bread and the matcha tiramisu are life changing
Read moreHolyCarrot
Dear Emma, Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your amazing pictures. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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NickTustin
Points +1240
Excellent - Edit
-staciatella - 10/10, though my partner thought the veg was a bit too bitter. I liked it but maybe could have had a tad less of it
Read more-hot pot - 9.7/10, excellent, only thing was tofu could have been seasoned more or seared or something
-pumpkin - 9/10 great
One of the best restaurant experiences we've had. Fully vegan place!
HolyCarrot
Dear Nick, Thank you very much for taking the time to write your kind review! As a young business, this means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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georgieneathy
Points +70
Exquisite - Edit
Love the vibe and the unique menu offerings, so tasty and seasonal! Would highly recommend for a special occasion especially
Read moreHolyCarrot
Hello! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Jules19
Points +702
Excellent! - Edit
A real treat! Great to find a 100% vegan restaurant. Staff were really lovely and happy to explain the menu. All of the food was well presented and bursting with flavour. Obviously fresh, quality ingredients. Quite pricey, but it is central London so not a surprise!
Read morePros: Unusual dishes, Very tasty and good quality , Cosy atmosphere
Cons: Tables quite close together
HolyCarrot
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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TravellingCourgette
Points +122
SImply superb (and, by London standards, worth every penny) - Edit
The first time I've been here and I was hugely impressed. Every dish had imaginative flavour combinations and the presentation was just beautiful. I was so busy enjoying the food that I only paused to take one photograph, which doesn't do this fig delight justice at all. As for the matcha tiramisu - utterly delicious (and I don't normally have a pudding...) Just for the record, my companion is not a vegan and he enjoyed it as much, if not more, than I did - to the extent he wants 'the cookbook'...
Read morePros: imaginative flavour/texture combinations, relaxed but attentive serving staff
Cons: piles of rubbish outside (but not their problem..)
HolyCarrot
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It means so much to us. We look forward to having you here with us again.
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Evington
Points +3186
The new venue and new recipie is much better. - Edit
I visited this place at its old venue, the current place is much better. It’s better value for money. The service is good. The interior is lovely. Original and interesting dishes. My only slight disappointment was that the dishes seemed low in protein (at least on the lunch menu).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-28
HolyCarrot
Thank you very much for your review!
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Elnaaa
Points +352
WOW 🤩 - Edit
Loved this place so much, visited it twice in a week! Amazing food, stunning place. You gotta try it!
Read morePros: Flavours, Presentation , Interior
HolyCarrot
Wow, twice in a week - thank you! We are really grateful for your review and we are so happy that you had a great experience with us on both visits. We look forward to seeing you again.
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GFAngel
Points +129
Beautiful and healthy - Edit
Lovely gluten free vegan food made fresh, high quality and great presentation.
Read morePros: Beautiful presentation , Good gluten free options , Great atmosphere
HolyCarrot
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! It means so much to us. We look forward to having you here with us again.
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nahummclean
Points +301
Disappointe - Edit
As a huge holy carrot fan from their last location, I must say I found this did not meet the mark, food or service wise.
Read moreThe staff looked quite clueless, we were told they were fully booked and we must sit at the bar, which wasn’t a problem, but we stayed over an hour and the restaurant pretty much empty still.
the food was not quite as good though I appreciate the efforts. I will go back in hopes that it gets better, and I’ll change my review of it does!
Pros: It’s closer to my house, That is all
HolyCarrot
We are sorry that you did not enjoy your visit to the new Holy Carrot site. We value your feedback and will take on board your points. We hope to make a better impression for you next time.
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angela_bonilla_
Points +161
absolutely exceptional - Edit
El lugar tiene una estetica elegante, un ambiente cool y único. Los sabores y texturas en su punto, delicioso. En todo el corazón de Londres en Portobello road. Para una cita es un 10/10
Read morePros: Sabor y texturas, Estética del lugar, atencion
HolyCarrot
Thank you Angela, we appreciate your review. Hope to see you again soon.
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