Tendril - A (mostly) vegan kitchen in City of London, Westminster

Excellent experience. Food was 5/5, service was 5/5 and atmosphere was 5/5. There was a delay with our second course so we highlighted this to our server who apologised, give us a 25% discount and an extra free dessert. Was overall a 5/5 experience.

on a miserable wet monday evening in January, we were absolutely taken aback by the busy vibe in a delightful veggie restaurant, hidden away in a street with a blocked entry near Oxford Circus. We were seated in a cosy rear section of the dining area, beyond a central bar. We chose the tasting menu & were not disappointed ( a la carte options were also available). Our favourite dishes were the celeriac skewers & the chipotle mushrooms. The service was extremely courteous & efficient, with just the right of pause between the 5 courses. Although we are not vegetarians , we will definitely return on our next visit to London.

It's an in place at the moment, with good reason but also with the liabilities that come with this, both re clientele and the need to be cool. The kitchen is all vegan now, though how either the planet or cows are actually saved by avoiding artisanal cheese from Graubünden is not immediately apparent. The pro-dog policy is rare in good restaurants in the UK, so this is nice. Tables are nicely spaced. For January, there is one set brunch menu for the weekend, no choice. That's nice, but also limiting. Anyway, this is the kind of ugly-honest dish preparation (no eye to the IG) which also doesn't do imitational meat but lives the veg. Bread, aperitiv, two appetizers and the starter were fantastic, and the latter indeed worth any accolade and stars in consistency and taste. Unfortunately, the cauliflower main with salad was merely fine, and the desert just okay - both successful in that the veganness didn't one make miss anything, but in a place like Tendril you want to be wowed, and these were just good, normal dishes. The problem with the seating was that we were hurried because our table was taken later too, and a hurried lunch is not ideal. It's fine and was with our consent, but as much as waiters are in a hurry, to serve the next plate while the previous one is still unfinished on the table is just never okay. That and the averageness of the last two courses (of five) would lead me to give the place four stars rather than five. Prices were quite civil, given how good this is. I think I will be back to try more, then a la carte and with the assurance to be allowed to finish my plates in peace.

I haven't left my home on NYE for about 15 years but I got an email from Tendril (which I've previously reviewed here) and thought, why not? As before, it was perfect. It's packed and they had 3 seatings that night, yet everything seemed to work well. The staff are relaxed but knowledgeable. The food was excellent. Especially the aubergine dish. On both my visits, the pudding has been my least favourite and this time I left it. Will be returning for lunch soon so I can pick and choose from the a la carte menu.

We went for dinner at Tendril and had the festive set menu for two. There is not a lot of signage so the premises are easy to miss when first walking past. Inside the atmosphere is very calm and cosy and you’d never think you were just a few steps away from the chaos of Regents Street. All the staff we encountered during our time there were lovely, knowledgeable and very helpful. The food itself was great. To start with we had an artichoke and cucumber amuse bouche, followed by three sharing dishes (aubergine, Kalamata olives and tahini; lentil parfait and pickled cauliflower stalk with aioli), served with sourdough bread. The portions were a great size to get a substantial taste without filling you up too much. For the next course I had roasted squash with a potato crumb, my husband had the non-vegan sesame feta with chilli honey, both of which were delicious. Next we had celeriac and harissa skewers which tasted really festive and fit the Christmas menu perfectly. Our final savoury course was a mushroom and smoked potato pie, served with a butterbean purée and chive emulsion, which was also very tasty. For dessert, we had sticky toffee pudding which was light and very flavourful. And because we were celebrating a special occasion, they brought us a portion of vegan tiramisu with a candle in which was a lovely touch. Overall a lovely menu with a great variety of vegan foods and flavours, wonderfully presented. The standout for me was the pickled cauliflower with aioli, it was a very clever and balanced dish which I could’ve eaten a lot more of because of the delicious combination of flavours. Personally I really don’t like the “A (mostly) vegan kitchen & bar” tagline that appears alongside the name everywhere - it cheapens the place a bit and feels like a statement of non-commitment to vegan cuisine. I also feel the place is undersold by calling it a ‘Kitchen & Bar’ rather than just being known as a restaurant. It feels far more classy than that label. I certainly wasn’t expecting the quality we ended up getting, based on that alone. ‘Tendril’ on its own would feel much more elegant in my opinion.

Mostly very good food here. There is no a la carte option at the weekend, so you are stuck with the set menu, which is not great value if compared with the a la carte, and also somewhat limits the number of dishes you can have to share. The Festive Menu was on offer. The first couple of courses were excellent, especially the sharing plates. However, the later "main" courses were a little lacking in originality and flavour. Wine options are a little limited at the reasonable end of the wine list, with the ever-popular "second from the top" white wine crossed off. The replacement, from Turkey, was interesting to try, but nothing special, especially for the price. However, the Jalapeno Margarita was definitely worth it! I'd certainly try it again, but probably on a night when you can have the a la carte in order to try a wider variety of dishes. It is a good, buzzy restaurant, and considering it is very close to both Christmas and Oxford Street, didn't feel too crowded. Service was good, and they provided a lovely "Happy Birthday" cake.

A perfect evening - Food is amazing- staff are amazing- atmosphere is great. We both choose the Festive Christmas Menu- excellent value for money- on every small plate- so tasty and every plate looked so tempting- and tasted even better. Special note - Victoria our server/hostess- was very friendly, informative- yet professional- thank you for making our evening Special!!! This is not the first time we have visited- and would recommend without hesitation - booking is necessary, although I believe they offer some tables to walk-ins. Lovely evening We both look forward to our next visit- Soon................

This is amazing, inventive and special food. What a treat! The festive set menu was a smorgasbord of delightful surprises. This six course menu was generous and lovingly prepared. There were too many delicious dishes and unique flavours to describe here, but I want to mention some of our particular highlights: The lentil parfait was finger-licking good. The crispy celeriac was a revelation. The festive crumble was scrumptious. The tendril margarita was a special treat. The restaurant is small, dark and very busy, but the food more than makes up for the somewhat oppressive and noisy atmosphere. I hope tendril thrives and can spread its wings, because food like this deserves to shine in a grander setting.

It was the first time at Tendril for all 4 of us and we agreed we’d definitely be back. The food was absolutely delicious - we had the Festive set dinner and everything was such good quality, with amazing taste and texture. Plus a good atmosphere and lovely waitress. We had a great evening.

This is a brilliant restaurant with great values. We had a really delicious and filling meal. The service and ambience was fantastic, thankyou

Fantastic restaurant and we thank chefs and staff for a really enjoyable and interesting experience. I’d written a note with my booking with seating preference and dietary requirements and really appreciate the restaurant’s response, making us feel very comfortable and taking dietary requirements in their stride, it’s really nice to feel so welcome even with intolerances and allergies. The waiting staff were excellent - informative, relaxed and friendly, and the restaurant generally had a great atmosphere and feeling about it, with great interior decoration, colours and lighting. The dishes were clearly prepared with great care and love and generosity. Highlights were the white bean, crackers with the tasty Chinese sauce, and the two deserts banoffee pie and baked cheesecake. No criticisms at all other than we probably ordered a dish too many, as didn’t realise the aubergine would be a larger portion and very generous! Thanks too for having really interesting non alcoholic drink options on the menu. We look forward to returning.

I echo all the other negative reviews regarding the awful, rude and inconsiderate customer service I received. Unfortunately I had to cancel my booking due to illness. I was being considerate in calling 7 hours in advance to let the restaurant know and my focus was to reschedule. The rude member of staff who answered the phone claimed there was some medical hierarchy as to what is a suitable reason to cancel yet couldn’t clarify what this actually entailed and expected me to go into detail. Ridiculously unprofessional. The initial confirmation email it states a charge “may” apply yet no follow ups, notifications or calls to verify the booking and to confirm. While I totally agree a no show should warrant a charge, but to not be understanding of having to cancel due to illness is ridiculous and highlights the restaurants sole interest in money over customer experience. The fact I couldn't reschedule and not incur the £20pp charge is also ridiculous. Avoid this place, there are so many better options where restaurants value their customers not just the money in the till. I will never rebook. I suggest whoever answers the phone takes some lessons in customer service.

Thoroughly enjoyable lunch. A warm welcome on arrival and a pleasant leisurely lunch. Excellent cooking

Really loved the tasting menu - the perfect vegan treat. Indulgent but not heavy! The staff were really lovely too. Only downside was there wasn't much of an 'atmosphere' but probably because we had such an early dinner booking.

Goods: - A unique menu of flavours and combinations - Friendly Customer Service - Tasty Food! - Great location in Central London Bad's: - My partner threw up when we got home at about Midnight, can't be sure it was from this place, but she hadn't eaten anything else this day. - For me the food was very rich in flavour, overly so, maybe why my partner was ill (?) but certainly a bit too much for my palette! (Had the taste of the food in my mouth for the next 12 hours, plenty of burping!) - Drab décor - Limited Menu Options - Expensive Overall: Maybe others will like, but for me Mildreds & Mallow are head and shoulders above this place. . .Won't be returning unfortunately!

Tendril lived up to, and went beyond, all our expectations of a wonderful vegan eating experience. The set menu was beautifully presented with outstanding, and unusual, flavours on every dish. The staff were friendly, empathic and extremely accommodating at every stage, one of our party...

The food is delicious, and the waiter who attended us was extremely kind while attending us. We recommend Tendril.

Booked this for our anniversary dinner so really wanted it to be special. We had a bit of a wait to be seated which was ok, as it was busy . We had the tasting menu ( the only option) and just had to make...

The service at Tendril is very friendly and non-obtrusive. All the food was served at very good intervals, not rushed and very respectful. The food was excellent quality with a variety of dishes offering a broad spectrum of styles and flavours; and all value for...

I came upon this place by chance online and am so glad I found it as I have walked past quite a few times and not noticed it. It is now the top of my list. We had the Discovery Dinner which was worth its...

I had some change of plans and was double booked. As I had booked this place a few weeks ahead and my plans changed last minute, I called them to request a cancellation to avoid the late charges. However, despite the request the manager was...

I took my girlfriend to Tendril for our first date last autumn, and we revisited recently, 6 months later as a demi-versary and a trip down memory lane. We had lots to chat about but when the food came we had to pause and focus...

Food was very good but teeny tiny portions. Very overpriced for such a small quantity of food. For example, the (delicious) cheesecake was a little square about 2x2cm. Drinks expensive. Restaurant itself is ok, piped music was awful. Service was good.

We had the set menu where we tried all the options. The flavors of food had exceeded my expectations. My favorite dishes were: Beetroot dip, White beans dip, Pak choi, Baked brie, Leek fritters and the Tiramisu…all of them are a must to try! The...

I was a bit sceptical before coming to Tendril whilst I like my vegetables I’m not vegan or vegetarian. We came to celebrate a friend’s birthday who is vegetarian. The food is amazing absolutely love this restaurant. We had the Discovery Diner which is very...

Delicious food, for an incredibly reasonable price. Great variety, and very accommodating to dietary requirements. Good atmosphere and very friendly service

One of the best meals out I’ve had! We came to Tendril to celebrate my 30th birthday, and the quality of food and friendly ambiance made for a lovely evening. All dishes served as part of the discovery menu were packed full of interesting flavours...

The brunch here is amazinggg, every plate we got was delicious and innovative. But fair warning, I went with my little brother (who can eat a lot) and it was so much food that we both regretted getting the add-on plate for the brunch course....

The staff at Tendril were amazingly accommodating when I experienced significant travel delays to meet our reservation time. I had a good feeling before even setting foot in the restaurant due to their cheery and swift email communication with me, while I was sat frustrated...

Tendril is almost a great experience, but needs a couple of tweaks to really cement it as a top plant based option in London. Kate was the perfect host, knowledgeable about all food and drinks at the restaurant, friendly and enthusiastic. She took allergens seriously...

Had very high hopes for this restaurant particularly because the reviews were quite good. The place was very poorly decorated and actually quite grimy. The table was sticky, the walls dirty and there was a nauseating smell of fried oil. The food was mediocre at...

Very limited and small menu than was expected. Also, food was overpriced for portion size. It’s a shame as was expecting a much better experience. Staff seemed nice..However I wouldn’t dine here again. There are much better plant based restaurants that are better value for...

Food was good. Nothing exceptional. Some dishes were a disappointment though. The service or the staff is not very friendly where they seem to be excited to serve customers or help orient them with the menu.

The restaurant was packed when we arrived, reservations are a must, this is a relatively small restaurant. We were sat in the back room with another table of four and thirteen young ladies on a hen do, it was a touch noisy, thankfully the ladies...

My husband and I went here for dinner before an evening show. It did not disappoint! The restaurant itself was lovely, very cute and clean and quiet at the time we went. We are both vegan, I’m gluten intolerant and my husband has a nut...

Lovely staff, very interesting food. Would thoroughly recommend. Bought us Pret coffees because their machine wasn’t working and didn’t charge us.

What an absolute joy! Wonderful service from Victoria and all the team here who could not have been more welcoming or helpful. The food has serious WOW factor and with 3 out of 6 non vegans at the table, that’s saying something! The purple pots,...

As part of bday celebrations, 6 of us booked a table and it turned out to be delicious, blend of some fine cooking and good value for money. The staff made us welcome and smiled and severed generously! We will certainly be going back !

We had booked a table for an early evening dîner prior to going to the theatre. It wasn't mentioned on their website that they would have a special St Valentine set menu, something I am not keen on as it's always overpriced and I like...

10/10 would recommend for anyone! Every dish was phenomenal we were so so impressed, first time dining at a vegan restaurant and we would return again and again.

An odd little restaurant (layout and decor) but super yummy. Feels like a little secret find on the one hand but also was busy like a posh McDonald's at 3pm on a Saturday. But the taster menu is yum.

Had the tasting menu which was very nice, and felt the price was quite good for what we got. The service was a bit hit and miss, not sure if it’s because it’s such a small space though. we showed up 20 minutes early before...

A wonderful experience from booking to feasting! I booked Tendril for our climate charity's holiday party (looking for a restaurant with shared values!). Kate was immensely helpful in accommodating us - I felt welcome before we even arrived. Once there, Clara took impeccable care of...

I love Tendril and so does my friends who are not vegan. We eat here from time to time and it is great to see dishes made out of real ingredients instead of these fake meats and and non-cheeses. Go for the taste menu! I...

The food at this restaurant was interesting and nice but maybe not super exciting to our palate. The most enjoyable part of the experience was the service. All the staff without exception were very kind and welcoming and the head chef who started the place...

Absolutely stunning culinary experience. From a committed carnivore that is high praise indeed and I can't wait to return. Fantastic value for Michelin quality fare.

This could be one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten! It was superb! I need to go back to try all of the other dishes.If you get the chance to eat here-do so!

Hadn't intended to go to a vegan restaurant last night but stumbled across this little place whilst walking around central London. Had to wait for a table, but didn't mind as there are bars nearby. Waitress assured us that it would be worth the wait...

We found this by accident and on reflection feel lucky that they had a table available. In the current climate, where hospitality is struggling to fill vacancies, we were very impressed by our waiting staff. (The young black man had exceptional customer service skills -...

Firstly I would have rather had a 'good' button to click on instead of having to choose between average and very good - neither quite how I feel. We were a group of six and rather than putting two tables together we were rather awkwardly...

An outstanding restaurant with a mostly vegan kitchen. The food is presented great and tastes incredible.

We had the early bird tasting menu, priced at 29GBP for 4 dishes. Dishes were generally speaking good, but not outstanding. The concept of a puréed base with some chopped cooked vegetables and watercress on top quickly becomes repetitive. All dishes were served at the...

As a hardcore non vegetarian the meal we had here was an eye opener. It’s the best vegetarian meal I have had and it felt very special and international . The tasting menu is so fabulous and each dish is exquisite really. The chef and...

We’ve never been pushed out of a ‘high profile’ restaurant after a strict 1.5hr booking. Food was decent however leadership does not understand hospitality business. Further, I was given a £100 gift certificate that was not honoured despite receiving a ‘confirmation & delivered’ email in...

Building on influences which seem to be worldwide, but with a significant Asian influence and an obvious classic fondation, the cooking of Chef Rishim Sachdeva might seem almost simple, but it is layered with complexity and artfully balanced. Some of this possibly comes from his...

Everything about this place is excellent. The food, service and decor are all impeccable. I’d like to single out a member of staff but on Tuesday night they were all brilliant. Each person was warm, friendly and informative. Felt like they each found genuine enjoyment...

Called in last night, 45 minutes before closing, no reservation. Made to feel very welcome and not rushed even though kitchen was close to closing. Menu small enough for all to be fresh but large enough for a nice variety. I had 2 small plates...

Tendril’s provided one of my favourite dinners in a long long time. We ordered a wide variety of snacks small plates and large plates and ended up sharing ours between 4 because we couldn’t get enough of everything! Each dish had the most wonderful flavour...

My husband and I are not vegans however my son and his girlfriend are. They wanted to go to a vegan restaurant so I chose this one. Well, what can I say!? What an absolutely stunning meal. The flavours of every single dish were astounding...

Outstanding lunch experience today at Tendril Kitchen. We went for the tasting menu x 2. Interestingly we were allowed to swap out elements of the discovery menu for other dishes on the a la carte. This way we were able to sample a good cross...

very good menu and well executed , loved all the dishes , the presentation , the service, like the fact that the pop up keeps moving and we can try it at different locations, they even accommodated my mom's onion garlic mushroom allergy thank you...

Best meal I've had in London we had the vegan tasting menu and every dish was fantastic, favourite was the mushrooms. Highly recommend.

Myself and my partner have visited Tendril twice in different locations now. They have been some of my favourite meals in London Post pandemic. The cookery is genuinely innovative and unusual- the chinatown purple potatoes blew my mind the first time around. One of the...

I had my 30th birthday celebration at Tendril mid Feb and it was such a lovely experience. 11 of us had small plates and wine. The food is so creative and really tasty. I had been a few times before and was very keen to...

Very unfortunate policy of limiting tables to an hour and a half. Not clearly communicated. Poor show - that’s no way to enjoy dinner.

I've been vegetarian for over 30 years and (mostly) vegan for about 5 years. My partner is omnivorous but enjoys vegan cuisine. We are both quite skilled in the kitchen, so when we eat out, we're looking for something creative and delicious that we couldn't...

We like to cook and rarely eat out as why settle for what is usually a variation of veggie burger, chickpea/bean curry or ‘tofu Thai’ that you can cook equally well (often better) at home. Our recent experience of the taster menu at Tendril was...

Sensational!! Real food. No crap. Superb balance of flavours. Incredibly filling. A food orgasm if there ever was such a thing. Just go!

Great service and lovely food. We will definitely be returning. Please please please order the Chinatown purple potatoes - never had anything quite like them.

Firstly…should be fully vegan. If it’s mostly, then why not do fully vegan. People need to start growing up and stop been so silly with vegan food. Try it, you can’t like everything. do you like ever animal flesh dish? Every animal product item? No!...

I'm not veggie or vegan but after this dinner I could happily swap to all meals being plant based (although my fave dish was the baked brie - what a revelation). It was tasty, surprising, clever and left me wanting to come back for more....

Nice flavours and interesting combinations but small plates are minute and large plates are small. Not every ‘large’ plate comes with a starch element ie grain or potato so can feel insubstantial. There is the bustle of a very busy pub adjacent but the setting...

For vegans, this is a good option but not amazing. However I have been twice and left hungry both times even though we ordered a lot of dishes. We had to supplement the discovery menu. It would be good to see a truly healthy option...

After reading such promising reviews I and my partner had high expectations about the food at Tendril. Unfortunately, I have to leave a negative review. The restaurant is situated in a pub, so I wouldn’t recommend it for a romantic night out because it’s loud...

We decided to try a vegan tasting menu and we were not disappointed. This was a great meal, very filling and lots of creative flavours throughout. It was fresh, healthy and right at the end, an amazing dessert. If you go, have the tasting menu.

Rishim The dinner you made was absolutely delicious . We enjoyed both food and the hospitality . Each dish was unique and mouth watering.

Went to Tendril yesterday for an amazing 40th birthday meal with my family and I cannot rave about this place enough. From the food to the service, it was amazing. Rishim is a star who catered a special meal for my 2.5 year old nephew...

Disclaimer: We didn’t get to eat here so this review is no reflection on the food…that part we didn’t get to. We had been looking forward to our visit for weeks which had been booked as part of a birthday visit to London and we’d...

Such amazing food, you can tell the chef honestly cares. We had the tasting menu which was lovely and we enjoyed every dish, especially desert. A couple dishes are were brought out in a row and then the was a short gap before the next...

Lovely little bistro style restaurant at the back of a pub. Food was superb. Well worth the trip into London.

I have had meals delivered by Tendril during lockdown, and it was such a treat. A good range of choice each week, really tasty food with clear instructions for re-heating and assembling. I loved that the items would come in separate recyclable containers so i...

Tendril delivery during lockdown has been a treat. The menu is inventive and the food tastes great. They come pre cooked and individually packaged in recyclable containers. Rishim sends detailed heating instructions for each dish. I can not recommend this service and his food enough....

So good that I ordered another snack even though I was full. After all this lockdown stuff I hope Tendril is still around whether at this lovely pub or at a more permanent place. Firstly to put things to rest, Tendril is not only for...

Can’t speak highly enough of Tendril or Rishim who runs it. If you are curious about how good and tasty veggie and vegan food could be I would highly recommend trying this place. I am non vegan but have visited with both vegans and non-vegans...

As a couple who love to cook & have tried many restaurants in our time, also have worked in the hospitality industry before - this is the best food we’ve eaten. I don’t say that lightly. Hard to describe, every plate, every purée, every crunch,...

All of the food was incredible, particularly the hot wing style sweet potatoes. Service was fantastic too- highly recommend!

Home delivery during lockdown has been great, saving me from my limited cooking skills. Two meals for £12 is a bargain. Everything has tasted great and the portions are generous too. I'm not vegetarian and yet I never feel like I'm missing meat in these...

I would support all the wonderful things the other reviewers have been saying about the Tendril food, which is proper, restaurant quality, full of rich and varied flavour and clearly using the best and freshest ingredients. The proprietor has also been extremely friendly and helpful...

We'd greatly enjoyed the Tendril pop-up in Putney in 2019 so were delighted to have the opportunity to get some meals delivered to our home during the Covid-19 lockdown. These are not "takeaways" or "ready meals" but restaurant-style dishes prepared by a trained chef with...

Tendril are running a brilliant food delivery service during the lockdown. The food is amazing, delivered fresh, the portions are generous and they provide detailed instructions for how to heat the food perfectly. The price is also very reasonable. It's a real highlight of my...

Innovative delivery service (normally restaurant but delivery only atm) with menus done in advance and eco friendly drop off. We love it!

We've just had our first delivery following 'lock down' and it's just made everything more bearable! Delicious food prepared and packaged with care and we can't wait until our next delivery! I loved it so much I'm going to buy a week's worth of meals...

My boyfriend and I went for dinner at Hive in Cambridge Heath, where the Tendril staff was working. The food was incredible and the chef helped us navigate through the menu. So tasty! Many thanks to the chef who was incredibly helpful. 10/10 - would...

I walked in by mistake thinking i was gonna get lunch at yumsa..and what a tasty mistake! The food is delicious. Prices are decent. The owner/chef/waiter is lovely. This is my new favourite place in Putney and I really hope the restaurant will stay! I...

My husband and I, fighting jet lag our first day visiting London from the US, went for a walk in the Putney area, and saw what appeared to be a Thai restaurant. We ducked in for late lunch, and were surprised to find a popup...

In town visiting from Paris and stumbled upon this gem of a pop-up in Putney. Tried the sweet potato and pea fritters, butter bean toast, and the parsnips and pomegranate. All three were phenomenal. Impeccable service--treated to a latte and brownie on the house. If...

As a vegan living in Putney, an area lacking vegan or vegetarian restaurants, I was excited when Tendril popped up as a daytime operation on the premises of Yum Sa, a pleasant restaurant opposite East Putney underground station. I have been three times in the...