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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Last update on 07 Jun 2023 by RichardⓋMolyneux
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Added by ericacrombie on 30 Sep 2017
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142 Reviews
First Review by ericacrombie
Nilly
Points +233
Great Experience - Edit
We were so happy to enjoy our first fine dining since we are Vegans.
Read moreIt was delicious and we will come again.
Pros: Menue , Flair , Staff
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Stefan-M
Points +105
great restaurant - not only for special occations - Edit
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.
Read morePros: creative food combinations, price-performance ratio, central location
Cons: compared to other restaurants not very Christmassy, "historic" toilet
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izzys
Points +409
My favourite place for a special occasion - Edit
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!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Innovative menu with incredible flavours, A lovely atmosphere perfect for a special occasion
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CraftGuerrilla
Points +58
On another level! - Edit
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!!!
Read moreForgot 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
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Rigsby
Points +104
Absolutely fantastic vegan restaurant - Edit
Top level gourmet vegan food in a relaxed townhouse setting. Strongly recommend for a special occasion.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Lovely staff, very reasonably priced for central London
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timurphy
Points +31
🤌 - Edit
Having not eaten meat since the early 90s I had never experienced dining like this.
Read moreAbsolutely fantastic
Highly recommended
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +1847
The best way to spend a birthday - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Flavoursome, interesting courses, Dog friendly
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DanielVienna
Points +709
Exceptional! Autumn menu - Edit
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.
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Ana.m.s.silva
Points +265
Great experience - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-07
Pros: Delicious food , Environment , Service
Cons: Price
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shonamaule
Points +382
Brilliant Vegan Tasting Menu - Edit
We were really impressed with all the food except the starter cucumber concoction - lovely intimate vibe and amazing service x
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Mark-R
Points +1948
Fine dining at its best - Edit
Add the wine pairing and it’s a real treat.
Read morePetit 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
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Ayslinn
Points +168
10 course fine dining experience - Edit
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.
Read morePros: The drink and food pairing, The horseradish ice, The pumpkin
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kmasiello
Points +95
So many great dishes - Edit
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
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Andrew4242
Points +40
Good - Edit
Some exceptional dishes, especially the mushroom ravioli.
Read moreStaff and kitchen were excellent
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-10
Pros: Mushroom ravioli, Knowledgeable and enthusiastic sommelier
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OrdinaryMagpie
Points +39
Simply Excellent - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Great service
Cons: Expensive (but worth it!)
DylanP94
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"
Read moreOrdinaryMagpie
£55 for the petit dîner (7 courses), £95 for the grand dîner (10 courses). Drinks are extra.
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CharlesFitzmaurice
Points +79
A Michelin Starred Dining Experience - Edit
To my knowledge this is the only Michelin Starred Vegan restaurant in London and it very much shows.
Read moreFrom 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.
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TovaRubin
Points +236
Beyond mind blown - Edit
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!!
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SaraNorlin
Points +3560
Lovely evening - Edit
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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HeatherFrancois
Points +108
Disappointing - Edit
I really wanted to love this place, in fact it was one of the restaurants I was most excited about on our trip to London. At nearly $300 for 2 people, I expected to really be blown away. We were given 10 tiny courses. Of the 10, 2-3 were very good, 2 were absolutely disgusting, and the rest were boring and completely forgettable. I also personally did not enjoy the fact that the dishes were brought out once every 15 minutes. It took hours to get through the meal, and when each course is bite size, the lag between them was just too long.
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JaceyBennett
Points +281
Dinner of my dreams - Edit
When we arrived at the unassuming building housing Gauthier Soho, I couldn't help but think, "this place doesn't look so fancy." You have to ring the buzzer to be let in. The maître d' takes your coat and leads you to your table, and this is where you notice the French-inspired decor. The linens, tableware, glassware, etc. are quite nice. We had the "grand dîner", which is the larger of the two dinner options; basically a ten-course tasting menu.
Read moreThe service was incredibly attentive. We got to speak with our host a little and asked if they had served anybody famous recently. He said Anya Taylor-Joy had eaten there.
I'll let the photos speak for the food. If you have the means and opportunity to eat at Gauthier Soho, I highly recommend it. Dinner for two, a cocktail and a glass of wine cost us over $500; this is probably a stretch for most people, including myself, but we were celebrating our 20th anniversary and it was well worth it.
Pros: Lovely ambiance, Imaginative flavour combinations
Cons: So expensive!, Menu can be a bit confusing
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selectivewreckage
Points +56
one of my favorite meals ever - Edit
All courses were incredible and particularly the first and last were so strong. Incredible meal, incredible presentation, going again ASAP.
Read morePros: three courses, of , dessert
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BlankSpace
Points +930
Not blown away - Edit
We had the 8 course meal but it didn't blow us away.
Read morePros:
- reasonable price at 95 gbp
- very good service
- sophisticated French vegan cuisine - you don't see that every day!
- some interesting soft drinks
Cons:
- decor is...nothing? It takes away from the experience when no effort has been put into decorating the space. It's an unfurnished middle class British house.
- the food was creative in that it's French vegan food, but not subtle, delicious, refined etc which is what you want from a Michelin meal
- 8 courses plus some freebies is just too long and too much for me. But that could just be me.
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vegan_in_nyc
Points +132
Best upscale vegan restaurant - Edit
Although the location is decidedly formal and not cheap, the food is definitely worth the price. They were able to alter the set menu to accommodate my dislike of certain ingredients. The staff are dressed up but my dining partner and I didn’t feel out of place dressed casually. And the food was absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Food was sublime, Location was central , Quiet dining room
Cons: Not cheap but fairly priced for what you get, Must reserve in advance , Locked front door- must ring bell for entry
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plumblossoming
Points +198
Fantastic vegan tasting menu - Edit
I enjoyed the fantastic grand menu this July with my partner and it was really really incredible. Lovely fresh summer flavours and a great balance of dishes with innovative alternatives to animal products as well as vegetable focused dishes. We also enjoyed some cocktails to start and the wine pairing with the meal. Great range of interesting wines which were beautifully and thoughtfully presented. I’d urge anyone looking for a special occasion spot to dine here.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Wine pairing, Atmosphere
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Franzika67
Points +104
Summer menu - Edit
What an amazing experience!
Read moreEverything was impeccable from the flavours in the food to the incredible service.
The summer menu is very fresh, colourful and centered on real vegetables using their magnificent flavours creating pieces of culinary art. Every dish was an journey of taste, very well matched with the wine paring too.
We started with Aperol spritz, which was also really good (said by 2 Italians ;))
Is hard to pick a favourite dish but definitely the agnolotti and the BBQ maitake stand out.
The staff is very kind and attentive, welcoming us with a warm smile from the door to our table, explaining every dish and every wine with passion and professionalism.
Highly recommend this culinary experience!
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-14
Pros: Great tasting experience, Professional and attentive staff, Warm and welcoming atmosphere
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MelanieForrey
Points +845
Meal of a Lifetime - Edit
What a gift to experience the edible artistry at Gauthier while in London. Every course was remarkable, service was impeccable, and we will long remember this gastronomy adventure.
Read morePros: Edible art , Quality , Service
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SallyJackson
Points +24
Wonderful - Edit
Beautiful food and wine, very polite service
Read morePros: Food was divine, Quality wines, Great service
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