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The best vegan restaurants in the City

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Daniel Sheppard

With high-powered business people fuelled by steak dinners making up a big part of its clientele, the City of London isn't the most vegan-friendly of London areas. That said, plant-based diners can still find an array of culinary options here, ranging from quick and healthy takeaway salad joints to more refined restaurants offering full vegan tasting menus and other delicacies. Read on to discover the best vegan restaurants in the City of London.

  1. Where to eat vegan food in the City
    1. 1
      Terra Rossa Comforting vegan Italian food
    2. 2
      Los Mochis Vegan tasting menu at stylish City haven
    3. 3
      1 Lombard Street A Square Mile icon
    4. 4
      Atis Powerful and nutritious
    5. 5
      Honest Burgers Vegan burger joints in the City
    6. 6
      Pilpel A timeless vegan option
    7. 7
      The Ivy Plant-based dining at a British icon
    8. 8
      Koshari Street Egyptian street food

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Where to eat vegan food in the City

The best plant-based restaurants in the City of London

Terra Rossa

Comforting vegan Italian food

Terra Rossa is a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant in the City serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine. It's a relaxed spot that caters to all ages and features a homely atmosphere and traditional cooking. The vegan menu here includes a selection of snacks, starters, and sides, along with freshly made pasta dishes and pizzas made with vegan cheese. Vegan desserts are also available, including an affogato with soy vanilla ice cream.

Los Mochis

Vegan tasting menu at stylish City haven

Los Mochis in the City offers a bold fusion of Japanese and Mexican flavours, serving creative tacos, sushi, and a standout tasting menu in a colourful, art-filled space. The latter is available in a vegan version, but there are plenty of plant-based options on the à la carte menu as well. Alongside signature cocktails, Los Mochis features one of Europe's largest collections of rare tequilas and mezcals and boasts sweeping views of London.

1 Lombard Street

A Square Mile icon

Housed in a Grade II-listed former banking hall, 1 Lombard Street is a long-standing dining favourite in the City, perfect for client meetings or special occasions alike. It offers seasonal British menus in a refined brasserie setting adorned with curated artwork, with a dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu available. A vegan roast dinner is served on Sundays too.

Atis Eastcheap Atis Moorgate
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Atis Moorgate
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Atis Eastcheap Atis Moorgate

Powerful and nutritious

Atis is a health-focused restaurant group built on the idea of “powerful food” that nourishes the body, soul, and planet. Their menu centres on plant-rich bowls, with the option to add ethically sourced animal proteins for extra flavour and balance. Diners can also customise their own bowl for a more personalised, wholesome meal.

  • 15 Eastcheap, The City/City of London 113 Finsbury Pavement, The City/City of London
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    15 Eastcheap, The City/City of London
    Atis Moorgate
    113 Finsbury Pavement, The City/City of London
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    Atis Eastcheap
    020-809 275 54
    Atis Moorgate
    020-809 275 54
  • Atis Eastcheap Atis Moorgate
Honest Burgers Spitalfields Honest Burgers Bank
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Vegan burger joints in the City

Honest Burgers are all about sustainable, transparent sourcing, guided by their “Honest Farming” ethos that supports working with nature. With locations across London, they serve up tasty burgers, including vegetarian and vegan options made with Beyond Meat. Focused on quality and simplicity, they also offer a selection of sides, sauces, and drinks.

  • 12 Widegate Street, The City/City of London 4 Lombard St, The City/City of London
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    12 Widegate Street, The City/City of London
    Honest Burgers Bank
    4 Lombard St, The City/City of London
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    Honest Burgers Spitalfields
    020-314 829 50
    Honest Burgers Bank
    020-454 257 60
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Pilpel Fenchurch Street Pilpel St Paul's Pilpel Fleet Street Pilpel Lime Street
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A timeless vegan option

Pilpel is all about falafel, made fresh to a family recipe and packed with authentic flavour. These casual eateries serves quick, satisfying meals to eat in or take away, with options like pittas or salad boxes loaded with falafel, hummus, salads, sauces, and tasty extras. It's a go-to spot for fresh, fast, and flavourful Middle Eastern food, particularly among vegan diners.

  • 30 Fenchurch Street, The City/City of London 5 Queens Head Passage, Paternoster Row, The City/City of London 146 Wine Office Court, The City/Holborn/City of London 21 Lime Street Passage, The City/City of London
    Pilpel Fenchurch Street
    30 Fenchurch Street, The City/City of London
    Pilpel St Paul's
    5 Queens Head Passage, Paternoster Row, The City/City of London
    Pilpel Fleet Street
    146 Wine Office Court, The City/Holborn/City of London
    Pilpel Lime Street
    21 Lime Street Passage, The City/City of London
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    Pilpel Fenchurch Street
    020-795 221 30
    Pilpel St Paul's
    020-795 212 06
    Pilpel Fleet Street
    020-795 212 05
    Pilpel Lime Street
    020-719 929 69
  • Pilpel Fenchurch Street Pilpel St Paul's Pilpel Fleet Street Pilpel Lime Street

The Ivy

Plant-based dining at a British icon

The City Garden spin-off of the iconic Ivy restaurant offers stylish all-day dining in an Art Deco setting, complete with a sleek bar and outdoor terrace. Its menu features global favourites and comforting British classics, with the vegan-friendly restaurant offering plant-based diners dishes like gochujang-glazed aubergine salad, a plant-based curry, and sorbets to round things off. For special occasions, an elegant private room is available for hire, seating up to 32 guests.

Koshari Street

Egyptian street food

Koshari Street is a modern Egyptian spot serving vibrant, healthy street food centred around Egypt's beloved national dish – koshari, a hearty mix of pasta, rice, and lentils topped with tomato sauce. You can stick with the classic vegan version or add extras like jackfruit, spicy potatoes, chicken, or lamb. It's a quick, flavourful way to enjoy a North African favourite on the go.

Vegan restaurants in the City – About the guide

The best vegan restaurants in the City - Our guide to the best vegan restaurants in the City is updated regularly. If you know of a great vegan restaurant in the City that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to vegan City restaurants. Have you visited any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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