Vegan
Organic
Raw
Western
Buffet
Juice bar
British
Re-opened Nov 2013 after brief closure. May also use the name Vantra. Vegan organic cafe offering a buffet of salads and hot dishes, or choose from the extensive menu. Vegetarian, vegan, and raw food. They now charge by weight of food taken from buffet. Moved from 74 Wardour St, Soho. Note: Vitao London has now teamed up with Vantra London. Reported closed Nov 2017.
148 Reviews
First Review by chaval
CathyAfonso1
Points +36
A good go to when out in Oxford street - Edit
Unlike many, I really like Vantra and the food it has to offer. It can be a little pricey, however perfect treat for now and then.
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technoveg
Points +117
Great menu choice and lots of options - Edit
So many great options and choices on the menu. All the food choices are nutritionally clean and healthy. So good to see a place which actually uses good quality products and ingredients instead of the usual greasy plate food.
Read moreThe seating is quite uncomfortable though, it is quite hard and starts to hurt after a while. Also, it's too low so starts to get painful if you're tall and have long legs.
Pros: Clean, healthy and nutritional food, Great menu choice, Vegan milkshakes are yummy
Cons: Seating is uncomfortable
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TamTam
Points +16
Disappointment - Edit
I am not a picky Vegan, but this cafe was horrible. The food was cold and tasted gross.
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Albertusbcn
Points +128
Amazing tastes, healthy food - Edit
We were exhausted after a day at the museums and we needed to get energy back, and sure we did... The food was amazing. Self service with different culinaire options, all healthy and tasty. The desserts were spectacular. I ate the most amazing chocolate mousse ever.The place is cozy, although it got crowded, but I can understand why. A must go if you are visiting London.
Read morePros: Tasty healthy food, Amazing desserts, Helpful staff
Cons: Tough seats, small for such a great quality food
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NaddyGarg
Points +16
Gud! one can give it a try. - Edit
I went there few weeks back and first thing I got excited about was the dinner buffet was so much about indian food and I being an indian myself was too thrilled. I did not go for the buffet but had something similar to pizza called pizzette. They had used sunflower cheese and it was not a very good tasting cheese but made it an experience still. I liked there 'Love smoothie' and the thing I liked more was that it was sugar free . It felt like you are having something raw. They used almond milk. There are plenty of other options that I wish I could have tried so U cud make ur opinion by visiting. Last I liked there service particularly by the guy who was waited my table.
Read morePros: Indian vegan food, Buffet, Smoothies
Cons: Replace sunflower cheese with more delectable vega
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Elliskatee
Points +147
brilliant - Edit
Stumbled across this great restaurant whilst shopping on Oxford street. They had a fantastic buffet with so many choice! Brilliant vegan restaurant!
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Rosa veg
Points +2060
Fab buffet - Edit
We went here some years ago And we find a huge vegan buffet where you can really find everything you want . For sure if you are hungry is the right place to Go
Read morePros: Huge buffet
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2lentilforyou
Points +520
nice buffet - Edit
We came here for the buffet which was great, a lot of dishes to choose from and most (all?) vegan. I tried a bit of everything and there were sufficient veggies and also a lot of really flavourful dishes. Only downsides were that the place was quite busy/noisy/cramped and they don't take card.
Read morePros: has buffet , reasonably priced
Cons: don't take card, noisy/cramped inside
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LilacHippy
Points +13504
Excellent - Edit
One of the best vegan places that I have been to in London. Really nice atmosphere and food is amazing. Food is served as buffet and the dishes are fabulous. Price is by weight and it doesn't work out too expensive. They have a menu to order from as well and amazing vegan desserts. Free water. Other drinks available to order. Only problem is it is quite small inside so you might have to wait for a table, if you are going to be in a hurry then maybe call and reserve.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious dishes, Fair value
Cons: Small, slightly cramped interior
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Joshilib
Points +382
Wholesome and Good - Edit
I'm not vegan for health, but eating at Vantra makes you understand why some people are. You can feel –not taste– the healthy. One meal will add at least three years to your life. Satisfying experience.
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Barbara77
Points +24
Don't miss it - Edit
Fantastic raw and vegan food in the busy center of London. The staff is very friendly, the buffet has a wide variety of dishes (raw, cold, warm) and the atmosphere is very nice. I had the most amazing raw mixed berries cheesecake.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Nice and original furniture, Plenty of choice
Cons: It could do with a brighter lighting inside
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KarimKanfoudi
Points +275
Unique - Edit
There was an abundance of choice and all the staff were genuinely friendly... The menu dishes were either a hit or miss, therefore I strongly suggest you go with the food by weight selection.
Read moreThe real positives here is that they are 100% organic, no fry ups or carcinogens. They have a great probiotic selection with really interesting infused teas that are surrounding the shop in bottles. Almost looks like a science experiment :)
Negative side for me would be over pricing, but hey' which vegan restaurant isn't these days? And they didn't accept cards.. in 2016?.. what real reason do you have not to? Card machines are vegan the last time I checked :)
Pros: Organic, Selection
Cons: No cards - Cash only.., Slightly small seats
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Ceciel
Points +20
Bon, varié et pas cher - Edit
Idéalement situé sur Oxford Street il est facile à trouver. Pour vraiment pas cher vous remplissez une boîte ou payer au poids avec une assiette. Sur place ou à emporter. Des plats chauds et froids, des incontournables de la cuisson et vegan et d'autres sur une base plutôt saine et simple loin de la junk food vegan des restau de burgers. Les plats peuvent changer d'un jour à l'autre mais le choix est vaste. Le cheesecake au citron est une tuerie :)
Read morePros: affordable , healthy
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marky_mark
Points +27508
Chakra smoothies, no garlic, peace - Edit
Centrally located at several bus line & subway stops. Thank god lots of food withoud garlic. / Very beautifully arranged dishes from the menu (vegetable flower on top of dish!). Buffet with nice stuff. / Some reviewer mention 'not very tasty/spicy' but that is a good thing coz you taste the real ingredients. / Good music, super friendly staff, all in a slow, peaceful pace. / Interesting 'chakra-opening' smoothies!
Read morePros: Centrally locaded, no garlic, true taste, peaceful
Cons: Cash only
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Miggi
Points +2982
vegan, central London - Edit
We went for the plates of food - you get a big warm metal platter, help yourself and pay based on the weight. This is more expensive than the boxes, but the food doesn't merge and you can try a little bit of everything. There are loads of hot dishes and salads, all very wholefoody.
Read moreThey also do raw desserts, smoothies/juices, hot drinks.
Nice seating area, busy but laid back atmosphere and friendly staff.
Updated from previous review on Saturday April 16, 2016
Pros: all vegan, choice of dishes
Cons: expensive if you go for platters
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monisonfire
Points +5451
great idea, food unfortunately a little boring - Edit
I loved the idea of a veg restaurant on oxford street. the place is easy to find and looks great - i loved the dark inventory. staff was friendly, explained how everything works and i found the price for a box reasonable, so i stayed. I tried nearly everything and was looking forward - but was disappointed. the dish with the kidney beans was great and well spiced but everything else quickly mixed in with each other (I suppose a plate might be better for that, but I was afraid that in the end I'd pay way more than I would have planned on spending as the plate goes by "pay by weight") and in the end tasted rather boring and not very exciting. I left rather unsatisfied. shame.
Read morePros: staff, location
Cons: (variety of) taste, price (for value)
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cheeky vegan
Points +95
tasteless food - Edit
I ate in one there evening, and was excited to see so many options on the buffet, and the fact they dont use much oil, salt, garlic or onion (all of which I never cook with myself) but I found the food wasnt seasoned at all and very bland (even added the hummous to my meal, and this was also tasteless) I think they could use more herbs or something. Also I had a raw chocolate tart dessert which also tasted of almost nothing. Im a big advocate of raw and healthy fresh food, but it can still be very flavourful and yummy. So I dont think I would go back, seeing as it was also much more expensive for the buffet to eat it in because they weigh it, even though I had not much on my plate! If you have a very very strict diet and sensitive stomach and tastebuds, then this might be the place for you, but in general there are much better places in London to eat.
Read morePros: healthy options, desserts, location
Cons: pricey, not very tastey, some small flies around some food
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mangojunkie
Points +144
a haven of nutritious vegan food - Edit
A lovely place in London that serves all vegan and gluten free food.
Read moreThey have a brilliant buffet where you pay per weight and an à la carte menu.
They are overall health oriented and suitable for many different diets - they make an effort to explain the benefits of plant based nutrition, raw food, alkaline diets, detoxification, probiotics etc. in their menu.
I recommend their home brewn kombucha and kefir and their mock cheesecakes. Absolutely divine (but pricey, as the portions are small).
Overall has a very cozy, earthy vibe. Great to escape the city madness.
It is quite small however and gets crowded. The staff seemed a little stressed when we where there, but were still very friendly.
Will definitely come again!
Updated from previous review on Wednesday March 23, 2016
Pros: all vegan!, kombucha goodnes, healthy nutritious food
Cons: the cakes are overpriced, gets crowded
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mountainfolks
Points +406
fantastic!! - Edit
a friend had told me about this place before but I never seemed to find it. I randomly stumbled upon it a few days ago and I'll definitely come back soon!
Read morethere's lots of options for the buffet and everything I've tried was perfectly seasoned, healthy and delicious! make sure to try their kombucha as well!
the only thing that bothers me is that most people use takeaway boxes to eat in even though there's plates available just by being scared off by the difference in handling the food by weight or size. that's anything but eco friendly
Pros: incredibly delicious, lots of options, nice atmosphere and staff
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lovekaletravel
Points +78
Good but overpriced - Edit
I went here for lunch during my visit to the British Museum. The food was good but it was overpriced. Seven pounds for a small box that you can fill.
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Midjord
Points +32
fantastic all vegan - Edit
The best vegan options and fenomenal service
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AirValen
Points +873
nice place but staff lacks of customer care - Edit
I went there with friends and we enjoy small expensive coffees and the same goes for the cakes, however we were ok with that as we know vegan can be expensive (even if it shouldn't be)
Read moreOn of the girls was nice however when we were leaving the staff couldn't care less when we were asking about the food in the buffet and saying good bye! Really rude!
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Oliv211_Fr
Points +604
Great experience - Edit
Very peacefull restaurant, we took 2 large boxes ... and it was simply delicious :)
Read morePros: Large choice, Atmosphere, Location
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WoodyAndBertie
Points +866
A great place in central London ! - Edit
We had a excellent by-weight meal chosen from a large selection of dishes. The food is delicious but a little pricey - especially the juices. Also had a dessert which was beautifully presented and very tasty.
Read moreThere is some confusion in that you serve your own main course, juices appear at a separate counter and desserts arrive at your table.
Pros: Great Food, Central location, Lovely desserts
Cons: Juices are pricey, Confusing system
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Olabusi
Points +198
tasty! - Edit
Very delicious dishes!
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ChloeTesla
Points +169
why not ! - Edit
1- Location : 5/5
Read more2- Service : 4/5
3- Food : 4/5
4- Price : 3.5/5 (expensive juices and smoothies)
5- Decoration : 4/5
GO VEGAN
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Chelcc
Points +38
delicious - Edit
Very good vegan food! It was a bit chilly inside though
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