Gauthier Soho in City of London, Westminster

The food was excellent! We really enjoyed the tasting menu, which was fresh and inventive. Just be sure to budget about 3.5+ hours for dinner!

Excellent, really tasty brioche and great food, service and atmosphere.

This restaurant proves that you don’t need to eat substandard food if you’re vegan. Five stars to Alex Gauthier – – the food was just incredible!

the best restaurant ever. thank you Gauthier and the team for creating a cruelty free fine dining experience. We've been here many times and will continue coming back (the menu changes each season)

Absolutely the best restaurant I have been to.

Great experience, lovely service and exceptional vegan food.

One of the best food experiences I’ve had in London. Everything was perfect, from the way I was received, the food, the service, the drinks, and even the cute bathrooms!!

The most beautiful, intimate and relaxed meal I have had for as long as I can remember.

A timeless experience. Everything is perfect and a big congratulations for the morel dish which we loved. Small downside for the food and wine pairing which is perfect until the last glass served with the dessert which is not at the same level (maybe not even adapted to the menu). Thank you for this moment

The service by Alvin was impeccable to accompany the delicious food. Lovely place.

Amazing food and service. Elevated plant based food which is very technical and tastes incredible!

Such a special experience, incredible food, and a wonderful environment. Shows how amazing vegan food is. Thank you!

A lovely meal, great service. Interesting wine pairing. The kitchen is very creative.

Truly remarkable plant based fine dining. A unique atmosphere where you have to press a doorbell for access which leads you into a minimalist dining room with white tablecloths, natural lighting, and a carpeted interior. You are made to feel as though you were at a dinner party at someone’s home. We enjoyed our tasting menu and wine pairing, as well as non-alcoholic drink pairing. The non-alcoholic drink pairing was very unique and something I have not found at any other fine dining establishment. I highly recommend this for a special occasion or nice dinner out. You were also given options to order a birthday cake in advance for any special occasion you might be celebrating.

What an outrageously good meal! The petit dinner spring menu is one to remember. Like the sudden rush of bursting flowers in spring, this menu was filled with surprising, delicate, and playful combinations, catching us off guard as they open up our palate and bloom in our mouth. The menu is balanced with a variation of textures, and flavours as each plate lets shine the technical, creative and culinary ability of the chefs at hand whilst preserving the essence and freshness of each ingredient. Most notably here is the wild garlic Arancini, the wild green dumplings and their fresh peas as well as the white asparagus dish. Each dish compliments and works with each other as we flow through the greenery only to be deposited amongst the earthy kingdom and reminded of our mycorrhizal connections and my favourite dish; the creamed morels. The morels pair beautifully with the potato dauphinois and show us just how good french vegan fine dining can be. Thank you so much Gauthier Soho team for a wonderful and above all compassionate meal where vegetables rightly take centre stage.

overall a great experience! For me, the dessert courses left something to be desired. but we loved the appetizers and mains- all very thoughtfully done and bursting with flavour and local produce from the area. The dining room honestly felt lack lustre. Not sure if this was an artistic touch, a metaphor if you will, for letting the food be the star of the show? The walls were plain, carpet plain, it felt like we were sitting in a pop-up dining room.

Great for plant based menu. Unusual. Inventive. Very nice experience overall

Exceptional evening at Gauthier Soho, where we tasted small dishes, each more delicious than the last, inventive and refined. What a great discovery, from start to finish! We were welcomed into a small, warmly decorated private room, and the service was simply impeccable. Pleasure for the taste buds, the eyes and the heart, thank you to the entire Gauthier Soho team!

not worth the money. the food was nothing special the highlight of the dinner that we spent 300pounds on was a croissant

Lovely experience. My husband and I came for a date night. We are vegan and I am a plant based chef in Canada. The plates were creative and delicious. Staff friendly and attentive. Beautiful building. All round fab experience. Thank you 💖

The 7 course meal was incredible, with many flavors and surprises at every turn. The beet and cherry is the highlight of the show. The service is impeccable and the servers very professional.

Great experience! Strongly recommend! Lovely atmosphere and service, we will be back.

Absolutely loved this experience. Travelled from Norwich to give my son a birthday treat. We had a great time. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, attentive yet unobtrusive. Food was exquisite and I’ll definitely be back. Excellent for a special occasion. I’m celiac and they catered for me brilliantly.

Unlike any other London dining experience. Whilst it was expensive, the quality of the food was first class. The taster menu and wine pairing is top quality. The exclusivity of the place adds to the ambience but depending on where you are seated can feel like dining in someone's living room.

The small dinner was exceptional, all the dishes had extraordinary flavors, the waitresses were wonderful and gave precise explanations on each dish. We had a great time :) It's great that there is a Vegan restaurant of such incredible quality!

Absolutely wonderful. Amazing meal. And this comes from a french person!

Exquisitamente preparados, deliciosos platos veganos servidos en un ambiente relajado y agradable. Cada plato parece una obra de arte y el pequeño restaurante es una gran relación calidad-precio. Muy recomendable para veganos y no veganos por igual. Bravo

We loved it! Food was amazing, highly recommend!!

Finalmente llegamos desde Irlanda a este restaurante. Realmente disfrutamos. Al principio nos pareció un poco espeluznante el comedor, pero después de un tiempo la vibra recogió. ¡Tal vez fueron los vinos encantadores! Mi marido y yo tenemos diferentes gustos, así que el menú de la gran cena funcionó bien en general. Le encantaban los cursos que no me gustaban, así que disfruté doblando en 2 platos. Ambos estamos de acuerdo en que los mejores platos fueron las tostadas Brioche en capas con parfait de hongos y el macarron de nueces abierto. ¡Irreal! Estaba deseando el Rainbow Agnoletti pero me pareció pegajoso y masticable. Tomé vino de naranja por primera vez y fui a una misión poco después para conseguir un poco. Simplemente encantador. Nuestro servidor era encantador, deberíamos haber conseguido su nombre. Nuestros expresos y pequeños dulces de chocolate eran un acabado perfecto

Third visit. First since it has been entirely vegan. Easily the best vegan fine dining in London. Classic French cooking with compassion.

Absolutely loved it. The most beautiful flavours, lovely service, can’t wait to come back. The proof that flavour doesn’t have to involve animal cruelty!

Stunning food, exquisitely presented and with a phenomenal range of seasonal ingredients and flavours. The serving staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and the restaurant is elegant without being intimidating. A wonderful dining experience- beautiful vegan food but without any compromise on taste or quality.

Amazing food and service. Friendly staff and 100% worth it.

They made our anniversary celebration special

Had the vegan grand diner tasting menu. Everything was great. The food was not only tasty, also very aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommended to any vegan or non vegan.

Delicious meal but more importantly, absolutely incredible service from Joanna and her colleague. Lovely people, innovative meal, would highly recommend!

It's fancy and it knows it and it'll be worth the money you pay I assure you.

The experience was great and food all delicious specially for being vegan, some dishes were truly surprising. To my taste only the light is not enough for dining when the sun is gone, I struggled to see the dishes as we were only dining at candle light almost. The decoration is a bit oldish also. Service was great but maybe a bit too slow, too long wait between the dishes. Overall good vegan dining experience like no other but could be better!

I have dined at this restaurant multiple times, but strangely, I have never been welcomed as a returning guest. Each time, I am asked if it is my first visit, which feels impersonal, especially at a restaurant in this price range. I used to visit before Covid, and was curious to see how the transition to a fully vegan menu had evolved. Some dishes were enjoyable, and the effort is commendable, considering there’s no dairy or other animal ingredients. However, others felt far too minimalistic to be considered a proper main course. A swede, for example, is an inexpensive ingredient, if it is the star of the dish, I would expect a more generous portion rather than it being rationed as though it was wagyu beef. Service was another point of concern. When we were handed the Grand Dîner menu and asked instead for the Petit Dîner, the waiter’s reaction made it seem as if this option didn’t even exist, despite it clearly being available. This was surprising. In the past, the restaurant had a team of well-trained French and Italian staff who could eloquently explain the dishes in multiple languages. This time, I struggled to fully understand what was being presented at the table. The absence of a sommelier was also noticeable, there used to be an excellent Italian sommelier who added to the experience. The physical state of the restaurant is another issue. The staircase beneath the carpet is worryingly squeaky and feels as if it may soon require urgent refurbishment. As for the meal itself, I enjoyed parts of it, but certain choices were puzzling. Starting with an amuse-bouche heavy on cumin meant that the spice lingered on my palate throughout the entire lunch. To then find cumin again in another dish felt repetitive and out of place, I expected a French dining experience, not one leaning toward Indian flavours. Overall, while I appreciate the restaurant’s commitment to its new direction, there are clear areas that need improvement.

ABSOLUTELY loved this experience! Sharing photos of my favorite dishes we ate. Next time I visit London I will be rebooking this dinner to experience the new seasons vegan dishes.

Nuestra visita a un restaurante Michelin totalmente vegano fue un poco decepcionante. Después de tener unas fabulosas cenas (por ejemplo, en El Invernadero, Madrid) donde el camarero era muy hablador y la comida estaba deliciosa, esperábamos un factor "wow" similar, pero nunca sucedió. El restaurante en sí está en una casa que estaba un poco oscuro y no parecía muy impresionante en el interior. El personal de espera habló muy bajo y muy oficialmente. La comida en sí y las bebidas (bebidas no alcohólicas. Algunos eran interesantes, fue uno terrible) fueron golpeados y fallados, pero mientras que el plato de calabaza era excelente, todos los otros golpes estaban bien. Desde que mi hermana visitó el restaurante antes y lo recomiendo, supongo que los diferentes menús tenían que ver con nuestra decepción.

We came to Londen to celebrate our 40th birthday, and boy did we celebrate. The excelent food, great service and nice atmosphere made it the perfect evening. This was an experience we never had before. Vegan gastronomy is the future.

Absolutely stunning in all aspects. Wonderful staff who paid careful attention to my dietary requirements and the food was just amazing on all levels. Would recommend!

The dishes are both interesting and delicious. As non vegetarian eaters, we really enjoyed the dishes and they were the equivalent of any non-plamt dishes we've had. Will definitely return.

An exceptional experience. The food was sensational, the room/building/ambiance was intimate and cozy and the service was beyond any ranking or high scores. Highly recommended. Just go!

Took my partner here for his birthday and it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve had and I’ve been vegan for 15 years. Exquisite flavours and textures and very inventive ideas, executed beautifully. Our waitress was charming and lovely and the atmosphere was calm and serene. My partner was blown away also. We left very full and very happy :) worth every penny!

I love Gauthier, this is my third time here and I have tried the winter, spring and summer menu. All the flavours are incredible and all the courses are plant based ❤️

Intimate dining place, fantastic service and amazing vegan dishes. Highly recommend

Most amazing plant based food. Real artistry. Staff are amazing

Worth the hype. Excellent food and service, with great attention to detail. There is a lot of work put in every single plate and you don't come out of there hungry (but not feeling like you overate either) so the price feels warranted. I was very impressed with the braised chicory and artichoke, which is not something I usually love but which was impeccable there. The only thing my companion and I didn't like was the coconut 'blue cheese (and dairy blue cheese is his favourite so it's not a 'strong taste' issue). I thought it was an interesting idea and an audacious attempt but it really ended up tasting like moldy coconut and soap. The pâte de fruit given after the meal is the best one I've ever had.

Phenomenal experience! We hope to return in future. An incredible evening.

I have just, belatedly, celebrated my birthday with the classic Spring 'Grand' Diner' with the non-alcoholic drinks pairings. Each course was a delight in its own right, beautifully prepared, where each component was perfectly cooked, but the 'whole' of the dish being so much more than the sum of its parts. I wholeheartedly recommend the drinks pairings, which complimented the courses superbly, and were delightful as a stand alone drink. It would be unfair and in fact impossible to say which course or drink I preferred as they were all wonderful. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and the service impeccable. This was the nicest birthday meal and I hope to return soon.

We had an excellent time at Gauthier Soho. The service is attentive and so lovely, the food and portion sizes are perfect, unique and everything is vegan. Thank you very much

Utterly fabulous - the best vegan food in London. Not cheap but actually great value for the exceptional quality.

The best meal I’ve ever had, amazing food, fantastic service and perfect atmosphere - an amazing experience!

Amazing vegan experience! Lovely servers. The spring menu was so fresh, spicy and light. Perfect. We loved the non-alcoholic drinks pairing

Excellent! Really enjoyed everything- delicate and beautifully presented dishes that were delicious and imaginative. Recommend the wine pairing. Staff attentive and knowledgeable.

One of the best food experiences I had!!

The spring menu 2025 was amazing. We definitely will go there again when we are in London. Absolutely recommendable.

Simply amazing from start to finish. Alvin and the rest of the team looked after us so, so well. We will be back for the Summer menu xx

Teníamos la gran cena que era una buena cantidad de comida. La experiencia duró 2. 5 horas. Tienes que tocar el timbre a la llegada, luego toman sus chaquetas antes de ir a su mesa. El ambiente es acogedor, acogedor y no pretencioso. La comida salió a una buena velocidad, no demasiado rápido y no demasiado lento. Disfrutamos de cada curso. Si tienes un pequeño apetito, quieres un almuerzo más ligero o un poco limitado de presupuesto, el petit diner es suficiente y por nuestra experiencia, los mejores platos estaban en ese de todos modos. Nos gustó que los platos no usaran ingredientes perezosos y realmente priorizaron las plantas. No hay carne sintética ni uso excesivo de tofu. Se basaba en ingredientes de temporada. Algunas personas pueden perder proteínas. Quizás algunos pulsos podrían ayudar con eso, pero no nos preocupaba demasiado. La tarjeta de cumpleaños firmada fue un buen toque. Tuvimos una excelente experiencia y sin duda volveremos para una futura ocasión especial.

Absolutely fabulous and delicious 🤤. Can highly recommend and we had a lovely evening. Hopefully we can visit again very soon.

Fantastic food. All animals deserve to live hopeful and free

The Petit Diner was absolutely amazing! Vegan haute cuisine at its best! Highly recommended for all vegans and omnivores who would like to have an amazing dining experience!

We were looking forward to dining at Gauthier Soho, but the experience fell short of expectations. While the restaurant is known for its vegan fine dining, the food lacked creativity and depth. The flavors were mostly uninspiring, and the set menu format made the evening feel mechanical rather than special—more like a production line than an intimate dining experience. Nothing stood out as refined, joyful, or memorable. Beyond the food, the service and ambiance were underwhelming. The welcome at the entrance was indifferent—no warmth or personal touch—and retrieving our coats at the end was chaotic. The setting itself also needs an upgrade: the ground-floor carpet was worn and dirty, the dining chairs’ upholstery looked dated, the dinnerware was surprisingly basic, and even the toilets could have been cleaner. There was nothing elegant or sophisticated about the overall experience. We also did not see Chef Alexis Gauthier that night, and perhaps that absence was reflected in the lack of personal or creative flair. That being said, we fully support the restaurant’s vegan vision and appreciate efforts to bring plant-based fine dining to a wider audience. However, there are many better options in London—both in terms of quality and price. We paid £300 for two people, and that didn’t even include a drink pairing. At this price point, we expected a far more refined and memorable experience. To top it off, we were surprised to receive a note with the bill encouraging us to write a review immediately in exchange for a “gift” from the restaurant. This felt very transactional—as if we were being nudged to say something positive for a reward. It left us with the impression of a business mindset rather than a place truly focused on hospitality and guest experience. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t recommend Gauthier Soho, as it neither delivered on culinary innovation nor provided a setting worthy of its reputation. Finally, the presentation by the owner on Google is truly misleading (we found out after our dinner): "Having earned a star within a year of opening Gauthier Soho, Alexis Gauthier is described by Zagat guide as "...one of the Best New French food destinations in London...". The fact is that Gauthier Soho earned its first Michelin star in 2011 but LOST it in 2013. Currently, the restaurant does NOT hold a star in the Michelin guide.

Fantastic meal in a comfortable setting

Third time and loved today even more. So beautiful, amazing food, the team are so lovely. Thank you for making my daughter’s 18th, 20th and 23rd birthday so special!

Everything was fabulous. We did the non alcoholic pairing and it was so interesting. The petit dîner is more than enough food just before going to theatre. Wish we had this kind of restaurant in france

The most exquisite vegan culinary experience ever- to be embraced by all whether vegan or not. Service outstanding.

A fantastic culinary journey paired with excellent service. The meal was excellent as was the non-alcoholic drink pairing. The brioche was phenomenal. The servers were professional and helpful and the meal took place within a really reasonable time (bear in mind the meal was 10 courses in total). Would highly recommend!

Outstanding food, amazing experience.

One word: amazing. The staff was welcoming, friendly and overall just wonderful. The food: delicious! You will have to try yourself!

Had a delicious and indulgent classic ‘petit dîner’. It was our second visit and we were equally delighted and impressed by the novel and tasty dishes. The non-alcoholic pairing is also brilliant. Best of all, it’s vegan!

Fabulous food with impeccable service. Would definitely recommend. Each course was described and presented with pride.

Delicious and varied menu, friendly and knowledgeable service and lovely atmosphere

Very nice to see you can be creative with food without killing animals

Amazing vegan restaurant in London. We did the tasting menu and it was incredible—a real treat!

Intimate restaurant with wonderful service and amazing and innovative vegan food! I had a lovely birthday there.

Everything was perfection personified thank you 😊

Comida increíble, muy bien presentada y servida por un personal encantador que es entusiasta y conocedor de cada plato. El ambiente es acogedor y acogedor.

If there was an option to rate higher than 5 stars on all I absolutely would. I have been to both sister restaurants of Gauthier and I am never disappointed

Amazing experience! The Kentish carrot was delicious (as was everything else!). Very knowledgeable waitresses and smooth service. Will be returning

Amazing !! Very beautiful restaurant, warm, impeccable service. Amazing sushi.

One of the most stunning culinary experiences I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking part in. The breathtaking quality of the food is surpassed only by the spectacular level of service we received. For anyone living or visiting in London, this is not to be missed!

3rd visit, perfect as per the previous ones. Saturday lunch time a great addition.

Such a great experience. The portions were good sizes (arrive hungry!), service was impeccable and the atmosphere felt really relaxed. Would 100% recommend

A lovely experience! The waiting staff, surroundings, the whole ambience of the place is so warm, welcoming and cosy. We had a lovely table for two facing the open fire. I thought two hours was a generous and appropriate time slot for a brilliantly thought out menu, with delicious and beautifully presented taster dishes. We had the ‘Petit Dinner’ with five courses plus a couple of additional tasters of a consommé served with a cute mushroom filled pastry and we also had a clementine sorbet palate cleanser. The waiters explained all the dishes individually and were attentive yet discreet at the same time. We went for an anniversary meal and there was the extra touch of this lettering in chocolate on our dessert plates - the ladies opposite, had the same treatment with Happy Birthday written on the birthday girl’s plate ;) Waiters were friendly and knowledgeable. Best vegan restaurant I’ve been to so far! Love this place! ❤️

A starred vegan dinner, which is not easy to find. During a few days in the city we took advantage of it. A place in Soho which is quite anonymous from the outside, with friendly welcoming staff, we sat down in a room which turned out to be a little too noisy due to a nearby table being a little crowded. Menu with various entrees, above all a very crumbly brioches that can be spread all over in your hand. Generally delicate dishes with a French touch but not banal. Only the ravioli with pumpkin filling is worth seeing again, it's too difficult not to make a comparison with the Mantuan tradition... Satisfactory wine pairing without peaks. Overall satisfied. Medium-high q/p ratio (around 200 pounds each with 2 winter menus, 1 large wine pairing and 1 cocktail). Must try.

Absolutely delicious food with attentive service, really excellent experience - fully recommend!

Excellent all round, with dishes full of pleasant surprises.

Exceptional food, excellent service and relaxing atmosphere

We couldn't have made a better choice for our wedding anniversary. The whole meal was absolutely delicious, each dish was a bomb of flavor in the mouth, the wines recommended to us accompanied each plate wonderfully, it was a fabulous experience! Additionally, the waitresses were pleasant and we chatted a lot. The chef even did us the honor of coming to meet us at the table, in short, nothing but positives, I really want to come back to London just to come and eat at chef Gauthier's restaurant!

Best restaurant I've ever been to and I've been to Plates and EMP. Every course was exciting and full of flavour. The desert was sublime! Will defo be back.

Highly recommended! The perfect place for romantic and intimate dinners, if you want to impress your date or have a fine dining experience, this is the perfect place. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm, attentive service. The tasting menu was a 10/10 in creativity, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The alcohol free cocktails were equally impressive, and complemented the dishes perfectly. They also adapted our menu to our gluten free requests with no issues whatsoever. This is a must-visit for anyone that appreciates good food and fine dining, whether you're vegan or not. This place is a true gem in the heart of Soho that redefines plant-based cuisine, offering a very different experience to what you can find elsewhere. They certainly proved plant-based dining can be luxurious, refined, and utterly delicious. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

The best vegan culinary experience in London.

it was my first experience having a vegan tasting menu and it was fabulous! went to the restaurant with meat eaters and they also loved. unique flavours and creative combinations! lovely experience. the place is a little dark but i guess that’s the vibe

Amazing. Quiet atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. For a special occasion.

Simply amazing! A new way of enjoyment of taste and elegance that was not perceived before.

Overall we really enjoyed our vegan dining experience at Gauthier Soho. The food was on the whole extremely good and tasty. However, we didn't appreciate having to ring and knock on the door about five times before we were let in, especially as it was a rainy day. We were also told that one couple couldn't share a flight of wine. We've been to many other high-end restaurants for tasting menus and having a half flight has never been an issue before. The sommelier was superb and provided an excellent service with good explanations of both the food and the wine. However, the other waiting staff could have done better. Nevertheless, as a vegan, I recommend this restaurant and the tasting menus. It would just be preferable if Gauthier Soho could improve on the above issues to make the entire experience amazing.

The best vegan culinary experience in London, delicious food and great service