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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151 Reviews

First Review by ericacrombie

Sumi_smiles

Points +511

Vegan
08 Apr 2025

Grand Diner Winter menu

Treated my husband for his birthday meal and it didn't disappoint. He got a cute signed card from Alexis Gauthier and they decorated his dessert. Nice touch.
We enjoyed all the courses in the grand menu. However we felt the courses they dropped for the petit diner were the right ones as they were probably our least favourite. As such, the petit diner seemed better value for money.

The food came out at a good pace and the service was good. The restaurant was cozy - like a house - and the fire was burning, which created a lovely atmosphere.

The food was interesting and was a celebration of vegetables - no faux meat. The only downside was a lack of protein - some lentils or beans for example would have been great.
Our favourites were the brioche toast, ravioli, beetroot and the stunning desserts - the orange sorbet and nut chocolate meringue - wow! Even the pre dessert with the quince was yummy.
The carrot dish was average and the sauce with the tart was a bit too strong on the saffron. Those (and the quince) are the dishes they didn't serve for the petit dinner hence we felt a smidge disappointed to have paid an extra £40 £4.5 service for a piece of carrot, thin slice of tart and a slice of quince.
The group have to order the same menu (preferably my husband would have had the grand and I would have had the petit).

Pros: Use of ingredients/ vegetables, Presentation, relaxed setting and service, Flavour

Cons: Some courses were average, Drinks are expensive

JWG

Points +259

Vegan
30 Mar 2025

Fine dining - refined and delicious

Exceptional! Really enjoyed a special evening with each course full of flavour, delicious textures and stunningly presented. Wine pairing excellent too. Very good value £££ wise for London or any city.

Aveganpumpkin

Points +29

Vegan
19 Mar 2025

Grand Dinner menu 2025 at Gauthier

Having heard so many good things about Gauthier over the years, I'm happy to confirm that it absolutely lives up to the hype. Yes, it's pricy, but so much thought and care had gone into the flavours and presentation of every dish, and the level of service was so high, I think the price point is justified. I was particularly impressed with the non-alcoholic drinks pairings which was so well thought out really added to the experience. I think we'll be making this a yearly treat!

Pros: Amazing service, Delicious food, Great nonalcoholic drinks pairings

Liquoricepearls

Points +503

Vegan
15 Mar 2025

Insanely delicious

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, in a beautiful cosy setting. The petit dîner menu is super reasonably priced and very filling!

AlmaHärkönen

Points +220

Vegan
14 Mar 2025

Best in London

The service is always great, although it is a very fancy place, you aren’t looked at in a bad way looking different (heavily tattooed).
The food is always on point, being half French i enjoy finding some dishes/flavours inspired from typical French cuisine i enjoyed in my childhood and the fact all is vegan is even better!

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-14

Pros: Great service, You don’t leave with an empty stomach, This place takes cash!

trell021970

Points +148

Vegan
10 Mar 2025

A fantastic experience

An amazing experience of incredible cuisine. Fantastic flavours, presentation and service

Pros: Beautifully presented , Delicious flavours and variety, Impeccable service

GaryNotley

Points +536

Vegan
06 Mar 2025

Valentine 💝

Took my partner for a 9 course valentine tasting menu with wine pairing. From start to finish this was an amazing. Being greeted and shown to our table, we then had an explanation of the courses and wines. Clearly passionate about what they do each course was a palate pleasing adventure. Wines were perfectly paired with their corresponding dishes.
Can't wait to come back again

Pros: Welcome and relaxed atmosphere, Knowledgeable staff, Superb food

The-Angry-Vegan

Points +128

Vegan
10 Feb 2025

Lovely evening

Lovely food and exceptional service

Pros: Food, Service, Surroundings

CarolienDM

Points +97

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Fine dining

Came here for my bfs birthday, had the 9 course menu and tbh it was A LOT. Everything was very refined, but we could’ve done with 2 courses less. They do an excellent wine pairing and or with juices.

Pros: Fancy, Refined, Perfect for special occasion

Cons: Restaurant was really warm, A lot of food

DanielVienna

22 Mar 2025

How can you give a 4 because it was too much food ? Wow … they even acknowledged your birthday…. I think a 4 is a bit rough!

Nilly

Points +267

Vegan
05 Jan 2025

Great Experience

We were so happy to enjoy our first fine dining since we are Vegans.
It was delicious and we will come again.

Pros: Menue , Flair , Staff

Stefan-M

Points +117

Vegan
01 Jan 2025

great restaurant - not only for special occations

For what you get we found it to be extremely good value for money, but it only adds up when you add an aperitif and accompanying drinks. 55 Pounds +15% service charge for a 7 course meal in this category is a bargain. I follow the chef on Instagram and find him inspiring - that was the reason I wanted to celebrate an anniversary there.

Pros: creative food combinations, price-performance ratio, central location

Cons: compared to other restaurants not very Christmassy, "historic" toilet

izzys

Points +419

Vegan
20 Dec 2024

My favourite place for a special occasion

I’ve been here a few times as it’s always my go-to for a special occasion. The food is always exceptional and I end up trying a flavour combination I would never have ordered but end up loving! The food, service and atmosphere all all impeccable!

Pros: All vegan!, Innovative menu with incredible flavours, A lovely atmosphere perfect for a special occasion

CraftGuerrilla

Points +68

Vegan
10 Dec 2024

On another level!

This was such a treat, the food and drinks pairings were absolutely spot on! We tried the Christmas Small lunch and wow, every dish, every bite went beyond our expectations! The service was as expected at a high end restaurant. The server was polite, knowledgable and super nice. A bit expensive but so worth every pence!!!
Forgot to take a photo of the first starter but it was delicious as were the petit fours. All so good!!!
The wine was nice but the non alcoholic pairing IMHO were even better!
Although I wish we had been in another more quirky room as we were in the main dining room it was still an awesome experience. That’s what I mean as it lacked in “coziness” because looking at photos of the other rooms it’s a shame it’s not as quirky throughout. I’ll definitely go back again.

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-10

Pros: Delicious fresh food, Great non alcoholic drinks, Lovely physical space

Cons: Lack of coziness, nice but just missing something!, Would have liked better mood lighting

Rigsby

Points +104

Vegan
28 Nov 2024

Absolutely fantastic vegan restaurant

Top level gourmet vegan food in a relaxed townhouse setting. Strongly recommend for a special occasion.

Pros: Amazing food, Lovely staff, very reasonably priced for central London

timurphy

Points +31

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

🤌

Having not eaten meat since the early 90s I had never experienced dining like this.
Absolutely fantastic
Highly recommended

VeganFamilyTravels

Points +1847

Vegan
13 Nov 2024

The best way to spend a birthday

We love a tasting menu, and this was excellent. Beautiful flavours and textures. There wasn't a course we didn't like. Our favourite was the mushroom ravioli and the chocolate dessert. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The staff were knowledgeable, and each course was delivered at nice intervals. We will definitely be back.

Pros: Completely vegan, Flavoursome, interesting courses, Dog friendly

DanielVienna

Points +727

Vegan
09 Nov 2024

Exceptional! Autumn menu

Wow, what a treat this was. We went for lunch and everything was excellent. We will go back for the winter, spring and summer menu. 😊 apparently they also have a special Xmas menu as well. I cannot recommend this place enough. Best meal I have ever had.

Ana.m.s.silva

Points +265

Vegan
07 Nov 2024

Great experience

Great food. Good service. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. The wine pairing was good as well. The non alcoholic drinks pairing was not very pleasant but overall a great experience.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-07

Pros: Delicious food , Environment , Service

Cons: Price

shonamaule

Points +404

Vegan
27 Oct 2024

Brilliant Vegan Tasting Menu

We were really impressed with all the food except the starter cucumber concoction - lovely intimate vibe and amazing service x

Mark-R

Points +1948

Vegan
20 Oct 2024

Fine dining at its best

Add the wine pairing and it’s a real treat.

Petit Diner is the perfect pre-theatre way to enjoy Gauthier and see a show as their petit menu start and finish time are designed to get you to the theatre on time.

Pros: Fine dining, Fine wines, Attention to detail

Ayslinn

Points +172

Vegan
16 Oct 2024

10 course fine dining experience

Being vegan I have always envied an experience like this. I am so glad to have had this experience. The non-alcoholic pairings were fantastic. Even though the portions are small, it is such an abundance of food, pace yourself.

Pros: The drink and food pairing, The horseradish ice, The pumpkin

kmasiello

Points +95

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

So many great dishes

Many of the dishes on the small tasting menu were truly excellent, but a few fell short especially compared to other vegan tasting menus I've had where everything was delicious. Also, the meal ended with a ladyfinger that was just plain bad and that just sticks out in my mind as the main memory despite many excellent dishes. Overall, it was good but not great

Andrew4242

Points +40

Vegan
10 Oct 2024

Good

Some exceptional dishes, especially the mushroom ravioli.
Staff and kitchen were excellent

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-10

Pros: Mushroom ravioli, Knowledgeable and enthusiastic sommelier

OrdinaryMagpie

Points +39

Vegan
05 Oct 2024

Simply Excellent

Hands down, the best meal I’ve ever eaten. Had the Grand Diner in May 2024. Though it’s expensive, you receive many courses and the quality is amazing.

Pros: Quality of food, Great service

Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)

DylanP94

04 Nov 2024

How expensive is it? There's no mention of price anywhere so I'm concerned it's a case of "if you have to ask the price you can't afford it"

OrdinaryMagpie

04 Nov 2024

£55 for the petit dîner (7 courses), £95 for the grand dîner (10 courses). Drinks are extra.

CharlesFitzmaurice

Points +84

Vegan
25 Sep 2024

A Michelin Starred Dining Experience

To my knowledge this is the only Michelin Starred Vegan restaurant in London and it very much shows.

From the atmosphere to the service to the quality of the food, this place knocks it all out of the park.

Phenomenal food and the waiters are very knowledgeable about wine pairings and the delicacies you are eating.

My only warning would be price; but as you are in a Michelin restaurant that's a given, and well worth it for not only the food but the experience.

Pros: Food is Exquisite, Venue is Beautiful , Service is Flawless

Cons: Price high, to be expected.

TovaRubin

Points +236

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Beyond mind blown

One of the most extraordinary meals of my life! And I’m picky!! Fascinating and creative each dish. Learned so much and enjoyed every bite!!

SaraNorlin

Points +3746

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Lovely evening

I got to try their fall menu and the non-alcoholic drink pairing. My waitress said it was the first night of the non-alcoholic drink menu. I loved the nettle syrup drink, the horseradish ice cream, the popover-esque pastry, and the squash and mushroom dish the best. I found the main dish of black pudding and potatoes to be a little underwhelming. The service was excellent. The decor including the flowers was very nice. And the other guests were fun to talk to a bit. I've been lucky to go to a number of these vegan tasting restaurants in other cities - I was expecting this one to be one of the best but for me, it was average compared to its direct competitors.




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