Founded in London's Primrose Hill neighbourhood in 1966, Manna is the UK's oldest vegan restaurant in continuous operation and Europe's oldest veggie restaurant. The menus rotate to reflect UK seasons and various cuisines. Also has daily specials, a weekly Sunday roast, and organic cakes from its own bakery. Full liquor license with a large vegan and organic wine list. Bookings recommended by text, phone, or via the website. The restaurant is dog friendly. Open Wed-Thu 18:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 18:30-22:30, Sat-Sun 13:00-16:30, Sun 18:30-21:30. Closed Mon & Tue.
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4 Erskine Rd, Primrose Hill, North West London, England, NW3
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150 Reviews
First Review by Marsglobe
VeganMiska
Points +532
Good food but disappointed from the servis - Edit
First Time I was in this restaurant 3 years Ago with group of my friends some vegans some non vegans andI had raw sushi and They all had vegan lasagna from potato and beans and it looked Amazing ! They said it was very tasty. My sushi was Ok . I decided to go there last year Again with my boyfriend as it was my birthday and he really wanted to try it as well . Unfortunately we did not book and They Told us that They are fully booked but we can try to come back in 45 min and there should be table available. We could see that there were at least 3 tables free but They Told us They are booked... we left snd came back in 45 min and They Told us that there waa still not table available Even that 3 tables were still free!!!!??? So They sat us in the Corner and we were waiting another 45 min for a table. After 1,5 hour of waiting the 3 tables were still free there and my boyfriend got very angry because by this time we could have eated twice !!!! The woman who seemed to be in charge on the bar did not Even say anything and she looked as quite arogant. So after 1,5 hour of waiting we left wery disappointed by all of this behavior. We understand that we were not booked but we could eat quickly and leave in an hour ... my boyfriend is general manager And me assistent in the restaurant . We were absolutelly shocked from this behaviour. We will not come back anymore Even the food was Good .
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DanSarkozi
Points +267
Top class - Edit
Lovely setting, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff and lovely food. A welcome change from the usual scruffy, “house burger” vegan eateries. This is a place where you can put on a shirt and take the other half for a well presented and delicious VEGAN meal.
Read morePros: Creative vegan options , Friendly service , Relaxed ambience
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DaniTwickenham
Points +185
Amazingly delicious healthy food - Edit
I am in love with the restaurant after visiting it for the first time a few days ago. The food is fresh, healthy and amazingly delicious. I’ll be back for more!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Friendly & welcoming, Delicious and healthy fresh food
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MichelleSonia
Points +30
Delicious - Edit
Very fancy vegan...
Read moreDeep fried tofu was delicious and a salad I had also... Would go again
Pros: Delicious food and great service
Cons: They open for dinner 6.30 and are closed for a bit
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LauraMu
Points +1312
Pricier but worth it - Edit
We went for an occasion so didn't mind paying a bit more, but while it's a little bit expensive the portions aren't small. We had 3 starters as a mezze for £23 and the mains were about £15 each but it was all totally worth it. My enchilada bake was delicious. Cocktails were also very good, as was service.
Read morePros: Loads of glutenfree, Good service, Nice busy atmosphere
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stephveg
Points +32
wonderful! - Edit
This place is amazing. Classic foods with a vegan twist. Very eclectic menu: maki rolls, burger&fries, salads, ... Great waiter, thank you for the attention.
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Janna112358
Points +30
Delicious all-vegan food - Edit
Great place if you want to go for a nice dinner. Expect a treat because the food ia absolutely amazing. The day after we are still talking about the tostada starter and vegan cheese cake. Be willing to pay a bit more, but it's definitely worth it. Staff are very friendly and professional and the restaurant's atmosphere is casual and welcoming.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff and atmosphere
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AshleighGillan
Points +414
Expensive - Edit
Has a nice atmosphere. But the food seems a little dull. I has the sausage and mash. It looks impressive but tastes bland. The mash was watery and so was the gravy.
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rayrob78
Points +179
Fantastic Birthday Dinner - Edit
We went here for the first time to celebrate my 40th birthday. It was fantastic. The food we had was amazing (the table next to had something even better).
Read moreFirst time I've had vegan cheesecake that was virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Served with the best vegan ice cream I've ever had.
Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
It is a little pricey but I'd happily return for a special occasion.
Pros: Great menu, Great staff, The ice cream!
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TrudiBruges
Points +25242
Lovely dinner, veganised versions of traditional dishes - Edit
We had a lovely dinner!
Read moreBig portions. Not really gourmet/gastronomical, but orginal variations of traditional dishes (like bangers and mash, cheese croquettes).
The mezze dessert plate (for 2) was heavenly!
Nice atmosphere, tables not that closely together, although there was one table with about 5-6, who were really loud and dominated the place. Much quieter after they left.
Friendly service
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V3gan
Points +291
Excellent - Edit
Inventive and delicious food - which definitely falls into the 'fusion' category -and excellent ambience. One of the original veg restaurants in London and one of my favs. It is rather pricey though!
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JamesG
Points +38
Worth a walk thru Regents Park to get to - Edit
It was great. Make a reservation or go at off peak times.
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veganeli
Points +96
50 years! - Edit
I am so proud of Manna to have celebrated 50 years in London, in that same Primrose Hill location!!
Read moreI have taken a friend for her birthday, my mum for her birthday, and just for a dinner with a friend, and my partner for their 60s special dinner, so I have been a few times. For their regular A La Carte menu they got enough options to vary even after 3 times of going, although after 5 I could imagine it would get a bit repetitive. They got some great tea selection there though! Great hot chocolate too.
The 60s 4 course set menu was definitely the favourite for me though. Very very great food, much work and thought went into this no doubt. Those little extra touches like a mini sausage roll before the 1st course only added to the special feeling.
Very decently priced too. For a restaurant of its level, the price is more than fair for the service and food you get. Definitely recommend that place to people!
Pros: Great food, Well priced, Lovely atmosphere
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JohannekevanMarle
Points +26
delicious lunch - Edit
Friendly staff and delicious vegan meals
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Ricardo
Points +18034
Yummy but slow and loud! - Edit
Visited for dinner.
Read moreWe had the caribbean platter and the chef's plate (tofu steak w/mashed potatoes and kale).
The chef's plate was delicious; but I cannot say the same thing for the caribbean platter. It was not bad; but I was expecting more flavors given the ingredients.
The choice of desserts was also quite basic, so they could put a bit more effort into creating more interesting ones.
The service was ok; but very slow.
My biggest issue with Manna is that it was extremely loud. It was so difficult to have a conversation with people seating in front of you. But perhaps I was just unlucky with the crowd that day.
Pros: yummy chef's plate
Cons: slow service, could be loud
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rebduck
Points +68
Gets very busy - Edit
I was excited to visit Manna for a swanky vegan dinner, but to be honest I was disappointed with how crowded together the tables were. Food was very nice, my cheesecake was a bit rubbery but I forgive that because the lovely waiting staff put a birthday candle in it for me :)
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thecharlotte
Points +728
Original vegan menu - Edit
Such tasty food, black bean nachos, Caribbean pot and raw vegan cakes. If you are in London, this place is always worth a visit!
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LilacHippy
Points +13015
Lovely Food - Edit
A high end restaurant in this part of town, prices are a little high but the dishes are a good size and taste fantastic. Plus everything is 100% vegan which is always good to know. Great place to spend an evening.
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Sassyvegan
Points +1674
Wonderful food - Edit
One of my favourite vegan restaurants in London: Manna never disappoints. Their dishes are so exciting and flavourful!
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , All vegan
Cons: Pricy
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lillypond
Points +36
Fab! - Edit
Took hubby there for his birthday, and as a picky eater, he had so much fun!
Read moreeverything we ordered was so good!
The dessert was delish!
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Will&Josie
Points +44
Stunning food and service - Edit
A lovely little place with an imaginative menu which leaves you spoilt for choice. To top it off the staff are professional, friendly and helpful. A restaurant that is perfect if you want a break from hipster/alternative vegan places.
Read morePros: Full of flavour
Cons: Slightly more pricey
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YohanaGenova
Points +389
lunch review - Edit
I ordered the raw taco, the nachos, the baked potato, and the spaghetti and meatballs. The nachos, tacos, and baked potato are basically the same toppings. They come with a very bland cashew cream saúse and unseasoned beans. The guac is decent but there was a lack of taste on these 3 dishes. The last dish was the spaghetti, the sauce was alright, something you can buy at the supermarket. The meatballs were good.
Read moreThe service was good but we were the only ones there.
I won't give them 2 stars because I can't say much about their dinner menu. All this with a bottle of water came out to £38 with service included.
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KatCaunter
Points +15
Beautiful - Edit
A lovely, cosy yet lively restaurant with beautiful food. It seemed fairly expensive on the menu but when the meals came they were so large and perfectly cooked and presented you could see why. Staff were lovely and attentive. It was amazing to get such a range of options for a change.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Large Vegan Choice, Attentive Staff
Cons: Not good if you're on a budget (but worth it!)
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dkinjer
Points +309
Good food, all vegan - Edit
I'm limited in what I can eat (practically no carbs). Therefore I appreciated that they have an option of making a main dish out of several starters or side dishes. I found things that I would eat. The portions were not skimpy. The quality of the food very good and the presentation quite nice, though not like a super-fancy chef type place. The service was very good. I'd recommend going.
Read morePros: nice selection, flexible menu, decent portions
Cons: on the expensive side
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BethanyMoore
Points +131
expensive but worth it! - Edit
definitely recommend to go here if you want to treat yourself! food was amazing but it was pricey.. but you pay for what you get :)
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KousKitchen
Points +171
Vegan fine dining - Edit
The food was good quality in both taste and presentation on the plate. Staff were very polite and accommodating. An interesting array of food as we chose the build your own players but all in all very satisfied.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-10-25
Pros: fine dining experience , quality of food , presentation of food
Cons: small tables , small desserts menu
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5012
Very good - Edit
This place is good. It's 100% vegan, with a large varied menu, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. I had a very good meal. In fact, I way over indulged, it was so good. :)
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