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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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65 Reviews
First Review by ChunkyWombat
kezia
Points +980
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 +143
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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sophie____
Points +469
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 +3234
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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Happy_Bart
Points +4474
Almost there - Edit
Great quality food, but I wish the flavours were punchier!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-04
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PurpleElephant
Points +83
Very very good - Edit
We took the avocado toast and it was amazing 💜
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Bobanthar
Points +537
One of the best meals I've ever had - Edit
I'd step over my own mother for another go at the Koji bread and kimchi butter.
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RichardWatson
Points +186
Phenomenal! - Edit
Exceptional food ! Worth the visit!!!
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·X·
Points +28489
Holy Carrot - 3.5 Stars - Edit
Overall, it was a good experience. The koji bread and celeriac were really good. I quite liked the carrot dish, but my partner wasn’t in love with it. There were definitely two dishes that left us very disappointed—the Stracciatella (maybe it would have been better paired with something else, but it was bland and boring) and the sticky toffee pudding (which was so dry and boring we just took a bite or two and left a majority of it behind). The service also wasn’t great. For this being an elevated dining experience and costing us just under £200, we just expected a lot better. It was also really annoying that staff *repeatedly* tried taking away dishes while we were *still* actively eating them…what’s up with that? The staff should have also asked if everything was OK with the dessert because we barely touched it—if it usually tastes the way it did, then I wouldn’t recommend it.
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selectivewreckage
Points +90
Run, don’t walk - Edit
No misses. A vegetable-forward dishes—still thinking about the cassoulet, asparagus, leeks, kimchi, and soft serve ice cream.
Read moreHoly Carrot is an ideal spot for several people who are into sharing dishes. Even the omnivores who came with me loved it.
Pros: vegetable-focused, seasonal , soft serve ice cream
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Omega-3
Points +1417
Excellent - Edit
Very original and tastefull. Good athmosphere.
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babyqueen
Points +120
Aesthetic - Edit
Very beautiful! Staff and Chef were so nice, got to see chef’s fermentation room! The koji bread was sadly undercooked slightly in center. Also some options like the dill and beets or strawberry dessert were underwhelming. The maiitake mushroom with cream sauce was delicious. I love the chef’s ideas and will definitely come back to see what he has in store!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-11
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Elarm
Points +1096
Holy Sh*t was this good! - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious! Will definitely come back to try other plates.
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Maxie_b
Points +126
Great atmosphere and food - Edit
Really friendly staff, amazing food!
Read morePros: The ambiance
Cons: No gluten free bread limited the menu options
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RoseMartin
Points +89
Incredible - Edit
Really savoury food. Everything is delicious. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Quality of food
HolyCarrot
Dear Rose, Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your amazing pictures. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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hannahmarshall
Points +29
Minimalist Dream - Edit
The menu is as considered as the beautifully minimalist interior architecture — everything is made with intention. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Starter, Main , Desert
HolyCarrot
Dear Hannah! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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JoshMetcalf5
Points +550
Great flame and ferment food - Edit
Saw a YouTube video about this place and had to try it out. Loved the concept of flame and ferment. Some really punchy pickle flavours across the dishes we tried, though I did find a couple of the dishes lacked complexity. The table we were on was quite small so it was a bit of a squeeze considering we ordered quite a few dishes to try. The staff were lovely though I could’ve done without being asked if everything was ok 2-3 times per course.
Read moreDefinitely recommend trying out the ferment plate, even though it’s an appetiser it was one of the most memorable things I ate with a variety of interesting flavours. The koji bread with mushroom ragu was meaty with loads of depth of flavour. Absolutely loved the cold leek dish. The smoked beetroot lacked smoky flavour and would’ve benefited from a salty element. Crispy pink fir potatoes were to die for. The chocolate tahini dessert was super rich and enough to share between two of us after a filling meal.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-09
HolyCarrot
Dear Josh, Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review.
Read moreWe are grateful to hear your positive feedback about the dishes.
That said, we’re sorry to hear parts of your experience didn’t hit the mark. We’ve shared your feedback with our team to make improvements. We’re always learning and growing, and your insights are a big help in that process. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you with the best seasonal plant-based dishes!
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AndyGC
Points +55
Incredible - Edit
What can I say except wow. Lovely place, great friendly staff, incredible food, great coffee. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious , Inspirational , Modern
HolyCarrot
Dear Andy! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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EmmaGillespie
Points +49
Phenomenal - Edit
Absolute must try for Vegans and non vegans. The koji bread and the matcha tiramisu are life changing
Read moreHolyCarrot
Dear Emma, Thank you so much for taking the time to review and your amazing pictures. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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NickTustin
Points +1305
Excellent - Edit
-staciatella - 10/10, though my partner thought the veg was a bit too bitter. I liked it but maybe could have had a tad less of it
Read more-hot pot - 9.7/10, excellent, only thing was tofu could have been seasoned more or seared or something
-pumpkin - 9/10 great
One of the best restaurant experiences we've had. Fully vegan place!
HolyCarrot
Dear Nick, Thank you very much for taking the time to write your kind review! As a young business, this means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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georgieneathy
Points +118
Exquisite - Edit
Love the vibe and the unique menu offerings, so tasty and seasonal! Would highly recommend for a special occasion especially
Read moreHolyCarrot
Hello! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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