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 Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00, Mon-Thu 17:30-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:30-21:30, Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00, Sun 17:30-21:00. Closed Mon.
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156 Portobello Road, West London, England, W11 2EB
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 13 Oct 2025 by TrudiBruges
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Added by community10 on 25 Jun 2024
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55 Reviews
First Review by ChunkyWombat
Pandawan
Points +975
Tasty Food; service lacks class - Edit
We had a welcoming entrance, generally a nice dinner, but the service staff woukdbt leave us alone about choosing our main dishes after ordering some dips and drinks
Read moreAnd then blow me they immediately brought all that out, on top of our dips
They also brought coffee out twenty minutes before our desserts
Just got the feeling they wanted to shove us through, and like many vegan eateries they just lack a bit of class in that area: don’t understand dining eitquett
Pros: Very tasty food, Friendly staff, Black Walnut Gimlet
Cons: Food comes out in too of one another, Weren’t served any food with ‘resistance’
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anna.ritchie
Points +3167
Wow - Edit
It's pricey, yes, but we were blown away by the unusual and fantastically tasty dishes.
Read moreThe service was relaxed but excellent.
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Soniabean
Points +477
Unique dishes - Edit
Stylish venue, super interesting menu. Features a range of fermentation-inspired dishes. The range is really interesting - delicious savoury flavours to the extent of nothing like I’ve ever tried before. Both leek and beetroot dishes cooked on coal are wonderful, and mushroom ragu. Also the oyster mushrooms with tostadas and the cassoulet, that went especially well with the sweet potato side with corn miso butter.
Read moreI loved the chocolate tahini cremeux - super creamy with accents of salt.
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Stefan-M
Points +168
The food was good, but not as expected. The service was friendly but not professional. - Edit
The visit started with the disappointment that the lunch special mentioned on the menu for $25, which we were particularly interested in, was not available. We then ordered a la carte. Since only one of the 4 main dishes did not contain coriander and cumin, we chose that one. It was deep-fried oyster mushrooms. They were good. But from the reviews and photos, I had expected "fine dining" and unfortunately, it did not meet that expectation. The sweet potato as a side dish was also not what we had anticipated (but good). The Caesar salad, on the other hand, was nicely presented. We wanted an extra plate so we didn't have to eat from a metal bowl. So we just took one from the neighboring table, as none was brought to us fresh after we had used the previously available plate for the salad. We got the impression that they wanted to get rid of us quickly (it was a Friday at 12:00 when we arrived). My companion had not finished eating when my plate was already cleared away. They also took the water that we had paid for, even though there was still a quarter left in the bottle. I had to ask to get my water glass back, which was also not empty.
Read morePros: location, food, excellent cider (rosé)
Cons: service
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alistar
Points +4784
WOW! 🤩 - Edit
Out of this world plant forward food! Everything was exquisite. We all loved the artichoke burger and the mushroom wings. Some loved the crispy leeks and shakshakou best. Not cheap but we went to celebrate a special occasion and ordered too much actually. They ha w a great value lunch menu for £25 which saves you 40% off the normal price and includes a few courses and a drink. I’d like to go back for that and the burger and wings.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-04
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izzys
Points +475
Such a delightful meal! - Edit
The food here is divine. I love seeing vegetables as the star of the show. It’s definitely on the pricier side but worth it for a special occasion or even ‘just because’.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great atmosphere, Friendly staff
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EmmaDahl
Points +28
Great flavour combos - Edit
So many unique dishes here with great flavour combinations I’ve never tried before! The oyster mushrooms and rice pud were my favourites.
Read moreI didn’t love everything I tried but that’s just personal taste!
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thechickpeas
Points +1205
Unique flavor combos - Edit
Every dish we ordered highlighted the best and diverse qualities of the vegetables and featured flavors new to my palette. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal!
Read morePortion sizes were decent as well. I would highly recommend!!
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NatureBubble
Points +204
Delcious food - Edit
Lots of interesting items - the mushroom dish with mushroom beer was interesting!
Read moreWatermelon, cashew cheese and seaweed salad
Tofu KOI bread
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janssensthijs
Points +38
Superb experience - Edit
Excellent food, very kind staff..
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wheresliv
Points +175
Cute and Creative - Edit
Creative dishes! And dog friendly is a plus ◡̈
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Loreena
Points +320
Delightful - Edit
Holy Carrot was a welcome oasis in the chaos of Notting Hill on a sunny Saturday. All the staff were absolutely lovely and the menu boasts a variety of inventive dishes based around seasonal organic veg - the beetroot and blueberry was particularly wonderful! Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
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VeganPea
Points +82
Excellent food - Edit
A fantastic place to go with excellent food and friendly and attentive staff. Would love to go there again!
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elkyam
Points +40
Sublime - Edit
The food and services were incredible. The artichoke was one of the best things I ever eaten in my life. Only downside is that everything includes soya which does not agree with me but it was worth the stomach pain
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raiye
Points +916
Einen Besuch Wert - Edit
Das Restaurant hat eine sehr entspannte Atmosphäre. Der Service war freundlich und aufmerksam. Die Gerichte waren wirklich lecker – kreativ, durchdacht und mal etwas anderes. Preislich bewegt sich alles eher im höheren Bereich. Wer großen Hunger mitbringt, sollte sich am besten vorher online ein Bild machen – hier steht ganz klar der Genuss im Vordergrund, nicht die Portionsgröße.
Read moreFür alle, die gerne neue Geschmackskombinationen entdecken, ist das definitiv einen Besuch wert.
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victoriachangvegan
Points +1128
Nice Atmosphere & Fermentation - Edit
The pickles and ferments were interesting. The mushroom ragout was too salty and oily. The Caesar salad was too oily and wasn’t very flavorful. The soft serve was tasty but not better than vegan ice cream from the grocery store.
Read moreNevertheless, the space is pleasant; there is outdoor seating. I also appreciated that many of the fermented items are made in-house.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-13
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Matt20v
Points +52
Tantalising Taste Sensation - Edit
A must visit for someone who wants to try the very best in plant based eating. Each dish highlights something in such a way that leaves you wanting more!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-15
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kezia
Points +979
Worth the wait! - Edit
Visited in May, Holy Carrot, which has been on my list of restaurants to try for months. I’d been eagerly following their social media for a while. It was certainly worth the wait, however a little different from expected, There seems to be a concept of ‘small’ and ‘large’ plates with the idea of ordering a few, and sharing. Gives the restaurant an upmarket Mediterranean feel. I found the ‘large’ plates’ a little smaller than expected, but the vibrant, creative and very colourful dishes made up for it. The different cooking techniques give some interesting flavours. All organic produce and purchased from smaller suppliers, which is always welcomed. We were a party of 4, and shared several large and small plates including - Asparagus, Smoked Tofu, Herb Mayonnaise, Shakshouka Grilled Peppers, Smoked Tofu, Focaccia, and carrots in white bean purée, We enjoyed everything and had room for dessert all of which are refined sugar free! A huge selling point for many people. As we arrived we were told it was the cocktail happy hour which was welcomed so we all enjoyed an excellent Margarita!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-15
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birgit86
Points +54
6 of 5 Stars - Edit
Amazing tasty food! Been there twice, it is so delicious. Very friendly, no problem to bring our two dogs. Will go again for sure.
Read morePros: Absolutely amazing taste, Goog choice of different options on the menue, Dog friendly
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dropkick690
Points +38
Highly recommended - Edit
So far our best meal in London. Very tasty and beautifully arranged, lovely service.
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StayVeganSee
Points +72
H(oily) Carrot - Edit
Got the schnitzel sandwich and my partner got the flatbread, both highly recommended by our waitress. I was a little surprised that the burger didn't come with any side (typically some greens or fries), but not a big deal! They both were delicious, but very oily and very pricey (we're used to USD). Not upset we went, but not a must-go. Service was great and super cute vibes.
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jaimedougherty
Points +251
Great quality food - Edit
Tonight was my first time at Holy Carrot and I was very impressed! My partner and I shared a starter, a small plate, large plate, and two desserts and each had some wine. Everything was so wonderful and all the flavors blended together really well. I love how vegetable focused the menu is! The almond and cashew soft serve was some of the best soft serve I’ve ever had, especially since going vegan.
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whyage
Points +139
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Creative, delicious, colorful, and healthy food. Absolutely amazing flavor combinations, rare even among the best vegan restaurants. Well worth the trip to Notting Hill.
Read morePros: Incredibly yummy food, Great coffee, Excellent service
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SophiePark
Points +389
Amazingggg meal - Edit
Second time here and everything was 10/10, stunning food, stunning desserts and stunning service!! Stunning energy in there too
Read morePros: Food, Ambience , Service
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flocitygirl
Points +2806
Service a bit meh, but nice food - Edit
I have mixed feelings about the new Holy Carrot (since they moved to Notting Hill). We used to go there often but it has totally different vibes now. Also it used to be fully gluten-free, not anymore...
Read moreTheir new restaurant is very nicely decorated (very minimalist) and elegant. Given their new location, it's possible that they're more popular than before and unfortunately it became a bit commercial as a result. They were fully booked on the day we went, which is great for them, but I didn't like being told "we have the table for 1h30" before we even sat down. And they were right, we almost felt kicked out 1h30 later (on the nose) because they needed the table for the next reservation. We also felt encouraged to order more, which I don't like either ("Are you not going to order any starter with it?"). We said we wanted to leave room for dessert, almost like we were justifying ourselves for not ordering a starter.
Service apart, the food was really good. It's just very centred around vegetables. It's amazing to promote veggies in such a creative way and I'm not surprised many love this restaurant. But if you're gluten-free, options will be drastically limited. It's even more frustrating knowing they used to offer a fully gluten-free menu before. We did enjoy our food nonetheless, but the overall experience didn't necessarily make us want to go back.
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VitaminG
Points +130
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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