Food Guides
Whether you're celebrating 'Veganuary' or just looking for the best of vegan dining in London, Covent Garden brings you the top plant-based eateries, dishes and menus it has to offer with our Clerkenwell Boy guide to vegan friendly dining.
Whether you're after a 3 course indulging menu, a flavoursome Middle Eastern spread, or a carb-coma-inducing plant based pizza, you'll find it in our list of the West End's best vegan restaurant hot spots. Read on and plan your next feel-good feast in the heart of London.
Discover Cinnamon Bazaar's selection of innovative and vibrant plant-based dishes where vegans and non-vegans alike can indulge in a delicious selection of dishes, inspired by some of India’s favourite dishes-with a modern twist.
Vegan highlights include the Kolkata style jackfruit curry, Smoked Pineapple & Kasundi Chaat and Tandoori Mushroom. Save room for the delicious dessert options including the fragrant and creamy Coconut Falooda.
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Discover a range of exciting and delicious vegan dishes at The Ivy Market Grill in the very heart of Covent Garden. The Ivy Market Grill offers you a terraced restaurant experience, a beautiful bar, stunning interiors-as well as two gorgeous rooms for private dining.
Well known for serving up a classy take on British and Mediterranean classics-vegans can opt for the creamy Sweet Potato Keralan Curry, or the Asian inspired salad with Grilled Broccoli, Fresh Snow Peas, Pickled Radishes, Chilli and Roasted Cashews.
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The perfect spot for a date with your lover, a lunch with your BFF or a family meal just as you like it. Ave Mario is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
You know them for the Instagrammable interiors and Tik Tok worthy desserts-but did you know that Ave Mario also serves up some pretty epic vegan dishes? Plant based lovers can say hello to Torciglioni Allo Scarpariello, home-made torciglioni with fresh tomato scarpariello sauce, or the Cavolifore Alla Mediterranea, a roasted half cauliflower head served with herby yoghurt and toasted seeds. Save room for Ananas Carpaccio made with thinly sliced pineapple, coconut chantilly and crispy coconut crumble, served with passionfruit coulis and fresh lime.
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Floozie Cookies is a passion project by pastry chef Kimberly Lin who's worked everywhere from Claridge’s and The Savoy to Dominique Ansel Bakery. Her bakery serves up vegan stuffed cookies in five flavours and a seasonally changing sixth option. Try out the classic Chocolate Chunk or mix things up with the Peanut Butter & Jam. You can also order a range of plant-based milkshakes and hot chocolates at the bakery-or by delivery.
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Every morning since 1907, in a tradition continued to this day, the ice cream at Morelli's is made fresh in every store. It began in Scotland when Giuseppe and his young son Mario, arrived from Southern Italy, set off on their bicycles every morning to sell their ice cream–not returning home until every last scoop was sold out.
The first Morelli's Gelato in England was opened by Mario on the Broadstairs seafront above the picturesque Viking Bay in Kent in 1932. Fast forward to 2023, you will find Morelli’s located right in the market building of Covent Garden. There are a large number of vegan friendly options, plus delicious sorbets too (lemon, mango and more!)
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Discover SUSHISAMBA's selection of delicious plant-based options on their Covent Garden vegan menu, meeting vegan needs but never sacrificing flavour.
Vegan highlights include Edamame, Plantain Chips and Shishito to start, Veggie Nigiri, Avocado Maki and plenty of sides including Peruvian Corn, Black Truffle Rice and Grilled Tenderstem Broccoli. If you are feeling particularly peckish, choose a large plate like the Mushroom Tobanyaki with Garlic Chips or the Plantain Moqueca served with Truffle Fried Rice.
This January, Seven Dials Market is saving plant-based lunches and Veganuary New Year's resolutions for Covent Garden goers all year round. Visit Cucumber Alley for a selection of plant based meals from your favourite street food vendors, from sweet + sour, crispy tofu bánh mì from Hot Rocket, to pan-fried Uzbeki Dumplings slathered in spicy chilli oil from Osh Paz and extra fluffy, biscoff doughnuts from Little Pudding for a vegan sweet treat.
For more Vegan dining hot spots right in the heart of Covent Garden, head to VyTA to discover their Italian inspired plant-based dishes. Our favourites include their delicious Bruschetta on Homemade Focaccia with Cherry Tomatoes marinated with Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Salt & Pepper, and the Mix Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber.
100% Vegan, 100% Must Try. This Veganuary Shake Shack is serving up their limited edition vegan specials, including the delicious Crispy Shallot Menu and vegan shakes. Enjoy the Crispy Shallot Burger, a bespoke vegan patty with smoky cheddar, beer- marinated crispy shallots, lettuce and Dijonnaise sauce. Pair with the 100% vegan crispy, crinkle cut fries. Pair with the brand new sip of the season, the Tangerine Lemonade, mixed in house with fresh lemon juice and real cane sugar.
If you're looking for oriental Vegan dining, find yourself spoilt for choice at Din Tai Fung. With more vegan friendly dumplings you can possibly consume, their plant-based menu items are a great way to enjoy those classic bao buns and wontons.
The six-piece steamed dumplings are filled with bok choy, glass noodles, dried bean curd and shiitake mushrooms - Just delicious! Add a side of their fresh spinach and you're on to a winner.
Serving up breakfast, brunch and dinner, The Breakfast Club offers a diverse menu for vegan diners to enjoy all day long. Swap eggs for scrambled tofu, enjoy the mouth-watering vegan bacon, sausage and chorizo, indulge in stacks upon stacks of pancakes, and club classics, all available on their designated vegan and vegetarian menu.
Balancing tradition with innovation, Homeslice in Neal's Yard offers customers a take on classic pizza flavours, alongside more unique combinations. With a simple menu of pizza (served whole or by the slice), beer and wine, Homeslice is the perfect place for a relaxed meal this Veganuary. Enjoy the classic Margherita, Nduja, Chorizo and Mushroom and Ricotta pizzas, all available with vegan alternatives.
Selling specialty coffee, craft beer, wines and cocktails and food menus throughout the day, Notes is a great place to enjoy any meal, a drink and a dance, and to indulge in some delicious vegan food. From Smashed Avo & Halloumi to Jumbo Oat Porridge or Giant Greek Butter Beans on Toast, there is plenty to choose from on the All Day Brunch Menu. There are also many tasty vegan options on the evening menu, including a selection of salads, sharing boards and bar snacks.
Enjoy the ultimate, 100% Vegan ice cream experience at Yolé. Discover the delectable range of 100% plant-based frozen treats, made with the finest oat milk, at the New Row store. Known for bringing healthier sweet alternatives to the market, Yolé is the perfect place to indulge, with less fats, sugars and sustainable ingredients.
Serving a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food and first class drinks all day, every day, Dishoom is the place to be for a slice of vegan heaven. Their designated vegan menu plays a large part in the restaurant being a hotspot dining destination for meat and dairy free foodies, with plenty of delicious dishes to choose from.
The Bombay inspired breakfast menu includes the Vegan Sausage Naan Roll, and the Vegan Bombay, a beautiful mix of mushrooms, masala beans, grilled tomato, tofu akuri and vegan black pudding. The Oat Milk Chai is especially popular as a warming and comforting traditional drink, using a plant based milk alternative. Dishoom also offers a selection of small plates, salads and puddings, suitable for vegan diners.
Wildwood Kitchen restaurant provides freshly prepared food in Seven Dials, with delicious vegan options. The menu offers a variety of Italian and classic home foods, such as pastas and risottos and stone baked pizzas.
The extensive menu caters to all tastes – for those in need of a health kick or trying out Veganuary, why not try their generous salads, the Baked Aubergine straight from the grill, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Penne Arrabbiata or the Vegan Lasagne.
