Vegan
British
Modern British plant-based restaurant and food studio, founded by siblings Keeley and chef Kirk Haworth. Offers seasonal 5-course tasting menu. Relocated from 538 Kingsland Rd. Open Wed-Sat 17:30-22:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-14:30, Sun 12:00-16:00. Closed Sun-Tue.
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Last update on 18 Sep 2024 by yumchadong
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Added by ErisHuang on 19 May 2022
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11 Reviews
First Review by tina_p
EmmaParratt
Points +48
Absolutely amazing - Edit
What not to love! Lovely setting, very chilled and friendly with food that is simply stunning. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Beautiful setting
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RachelCruickshank
Points +1107
Incredible! - Edit
Wow wow wow! We booked in May to eat in October but it was definitely worth the wait!
Read moreThe restaurant itself is gorgeous, very intimate and cosy. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. They even gave my mum a birthday card which was a lovely touch.
The food is insane. Every dish is so full of flavour and incredibly delicious. I think my favourite was the mushroom - and I’m someone who doesn’t normally like mushrooms!
Kirk (head chef) came out at the end to chat and thank us for dining which was lovely.
Would definitely recommend coming here - if you can get a booking that is!
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yumchadong
Points +5547
Highly recommend - Edit
Glad to see Plates has reopened, now with a stunning new venue! Beautiful and creative modern British menu, enjoyed it 7/7 this time. Flavours were spot on. Well done!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-24
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Zimzam
Points +117
Finest vegan restaurant I have ever eaten at - Edit
The food is just magical. We opted for the 7 course menu (£75). The menu contains some of the winning dishes from the Great British Menu, and each dish was just so flavoursome, creative and well crafted.
Read moreAll the ingredients are fresh, innovative and well sourced. We were worried of still being hungry afterwards, but that was definitely not the case.
We both had an alcohol-free drink and again, it was not your run-of-the-mill soda, but a sophisticated and grown-up blend.
We're not used to these kinds of restaurants and were worried of making a faux-pas, but the staff was brilliant at giving information and answered any questions we coukd have had before they even came up.
It's a bit on the expensive side and needs to be booked month in advance, but really worth every penny.
Pros: The Feast of Farah lasagna, The staff were so lovely and attentive , The atmosphere and decor (the bathroom sink!)
Cons: Only that we cannot go back sooner! 😂
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NatsDge
Points +248
Another vegan heaven! - Edit
I had been very impressed by Kirk Haworth's food when I visited his Plates pop up restaurant at Untitled in Dalston 2 years ago, so I was quite excited about his new permanent restaurant.
Read moreThis second visit didn't disappoint! Everything is plant-based, gluten free and refined sugar free, but it certainly isn't free of flavours and creativity! Ingredients are delicately combined to maximise an explosion of sensations in your mouth.
I find it hard to decide which dish was my favourite, but the barbecued mushroom with mole and the herbaceous ice-cream were particularly delicious...
Pros: Exquisite food, Reasonably priced for the quality , Nice staff and venue
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Kitzie
Points +101
Incredible vegan fine dining experience - Edit
Had the 7 course tasting menu with non-alcoholic pairings, and what a fantastic experience it was. It's pricey of course (£90 for the tasting menu, £40 for the pairing), but for a special treat or one-off experience it's so very worth it. I had booked this reservation 3 months in advance, but I was told by the waitress that they do keep some limited space for walk-ins!
Read moreThe attention to detail in every dish is stunning, as is the quality of the ingredients and care that goes into sourcing them. Absolute standout dishes were definitely the laminated sourdough with spirulina butter, the lasagne, and oh my God the raw cacao gateaux almost made me cry. Pacing of the dishes was perfect, we were never sat waiting an excessive time, and everything was the perfect temperature when served (freshly baked laminated sourdough buns smelled incredible!).
The ambience is cosy but refined, again reflecting an attention to detail seen throughout the menu. The lights are dimmed for the evening sittings, and tables lit by candlelight. The venue is small, but not overcrowded, and chilled out beats play in the background. The little touches from the petal-shaped lampshades to the handmade ceramic crockery tie together a sense that a lot of care and love has gone into this place.
I was happy to see the restaurant packed and buzzing (and indeed it's booked out til Feb 2025!), seeing people being introduced to the incredible flavours and experiences that are possible with plant based cuisine. Like Alexis Gauthier, Kirk Haworth is doing a real service to veganism by demonstrating that high quality dining does not necessitate suffering, and showcasing the incredible diversity of flavour possible with creativity and flair!
Pros: Laminated bread, lasagne, gateau... All of it tbh, Ambience
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ClareGorton
Points +84
Amazing - Edit
Had the best experience with the 7 course taster menu at plates. Everything plant based!
Read moreIt’s a taste sensation for a special occasion
Pros: Incredible chefmanship, All plantbased , Innovative and creative
Cons: It’s hard to book as only 20 covers , It’s above the usual cost so special occasion, It’s in central London so not on the doorstep
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xyjiang
Points +153
Fantastic - Edit
Best vegan fine dining I've been to so far!
Read moreHighly recommend!
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ashley1611
Points +162
Fantastic food - Edit
Fantastic vegan restaurant with great food. Perfect for a date night.
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Ricardo
Points +17397
Amazing fine dining experience! - Edit
We had the seasonal 5-course menu (£46) and everything was fantastic.
Read moreFor the details:
- Crispy potato & pea fritter + tartare sauce ajo blanco + seaweed caviar
- House bread + carrot jam + barbecued aubergine
- Lightly smoked & poached tomatoes + house ricotta + courgette
- Barbecued Kalibos cabbage + confit lion's mane mushroom + teriyaki lentil tempeh + red wine sauce
- Tiramisu + sour cherry & amaretto
The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
Overall, one of the best dining experiences I had in London. Highly recommended!
Pros: tasty, creative, nice vibe
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tina_p
Points +457
East is sleek - Edit
The space (especially the outside Japanese garden) is achingly cool. The cocktails are.... nothing you've seen before. The nibbles are irresistible. As for the taste? As accomplished as their design. Creative, balanced, splendidly executed. I wish the aubergine was not overshadowed by the basil in the tomato toast but this is a personal gripe. Will be returning for a deep dive into the 5 course menu.
Read morePros: Understated and ambitious , Balanced, creative dishes , Personable, relaxed service
Cons: Fair prices to match the ambition
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