Eating healthy while enjoying dining out is becoming increasingly popular, and London is at the forefront of this culinary revolution. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious meal on the go or a sit-down experience that aligns with your dietary needs, this guide to healthy restaurants in London has you covered. From vegan hotspots to organic eateries, you’ll find something to suit every palate while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Discover the best places to eat, explore different dining categories, and uncover hidden gems in the city’s vibrant food scene.
If you’re after 100% plant-based dining, Mallow in Borough Market is a must-visit. Their emphasis on sustainability means your meal is not only good for your health but also for the planet. Located opposite Southwark Cathedral, Mallow is open for brunch, lunch and dinner with tasty dishes including everything from scrambled tofu, shiitake & chestnut mushroom croquettes and samphire pakora masala. And if you can’t decide, be sure to go for the Taste Of Mallow sharing menu.
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Now with five restaurants in Chelsea, Clerkenwell, King’s Cross, Marylebone and Notting Hill, it’s easy to see why Granger & Co has become so popular in London. “Good, fresh food” is at the heart of this chain that started its life over 30 years ago in Australia. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, dishes range from bircher muesli in the mornings to tofu yellow curry.
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For any vegans living around Clapham, you’ll have no doubt heard of VE Kitchen, however, in 2024, it closed its doors, but announced that it might be opening a new cafe in Brixton. This favourite for many offered up the healthy and nutritious like nourishing rice bowls to the devilishly delicious Super VE Burger and vegan gelato to finish. We’re eagerly awaiting their next update!
Combining exquisite Japanese cuisine with developing knowledge, Itadakizen offers a unique approach to healthy eating. It’s plant based dishes include tofu steak, vegetable spicy ramen and delicious range of tapas dishes to share. Despite its premium feel, prices aren’t too dissimilar to what you would expect to pay at other Asian fusion restaurants in London.
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With three restaurants in London (Fitzrovia, London Bridge and Shoreditch), Lantana has continued to build its reputation as a sustainable, yet delicious café. Another eatery started by Australians, the owners wanted to incorporate sustainable dining into its ethos. Now a B Corp Certified organisation, Lantana tries to incorporate as many local suppliers as it can to its supply chain.
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Due to open in 2024, Avobar is soon to be one of the newest healthy restaurants in London. While Avocado naturally features heavily on the menu, its dishes will include sustainably sourced and nutritious items that are ideal for helping you on your healthy eating journey, as well as the infamous Avocado on Toast, of course!
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We’ve paced the streets of London to find you the best healthy restaurants in town. If you have any of your own recommendations, feel free to get in touch on our Facebook page to let us know.
Whether it’s a breakfast on the go, bite to eat at lunchtime, a healthy dinner date, or a pre-sleep supper, from zones 1-6, London offers an array of healthy restaurants to get your mouth watering.
We’ve hand picked some of our favourite restaurants that are often considered “healthy”. But healthy means different things to different people, so we choose places to eat that either have fresh food, vegetarian or vegan, or have a range of dishes which can support a healthier lifestyle. Even though we’ve chosen these, they might still have a couple of naughty options on the menu too.
We’ve chosen a mix of restaurant and cafe options in London which have a range of price points. For the most up-to-date prices, visit the links below each to check the menus.