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    Ethos

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Buffet plate!
    Jhenn S.

    I was really excited when Neil C took my here for a birthday surprise. It had just opened and looked really sleek and modern. As others had mentioned, the staff were very helpful and let me know what was vegan (although everything is labelled). I would say 90% of their mains were vegan, but they only had one vegan dessert (carrot cake: tasty, but not incredible). Over 50% of mains were gluten free. I tried everything (except the green salad and bread- who has time for that at a pay-by-weight restaurant?) and was not let down. I had new flavour combinations and was excited about making some of the things at home. I was also delighted my non-veg company were bowled over by the flavours. Good food is good food. I feel bad for the other reviewer who didn't have the best food- everything we had was super fresh! PROTIP: you only need ONE seitan rib. Those suckers will fill you up! (and weigh your plate down). I would absolutely go again for a special night out. Oh yes- and I always mention the toilets! very clean and lush. Not sure why the hand dryer is by the toilet, as all the water from your hands flings onto the toilet seat.

    Two loaded plates. The one on the bottom came to £14.50
    Lauren V.

    It pains me to give this great concept of a restaurant a poor review. I'm gluten and dairy free - I am not vegan or vegetarian - but I empathised with the owner's reason for creating this place. Because basically, if you have any kind of very strict diet, eating out sucks. After following the opening in the media, I had two big (yet reasonable considering the hype) expectations of Ethos: 1. It would be the kind of place you could take people who haven't a food issue care in the world to show them that eating this way can be totally awesome when done right. 2. That things I normally have to skip like cakes (because of the flour) scotch eggs (because of the breading), asian noodles (because of the soy sauce) would be available to me since the restaurant takes consideration for healthier alternatives to the "norm." Sadly, neither of the above happened for me. I took fellow Yelper Rachael E and she was great - asked a lot of questions and really tried to get to know the restaurant and its aim. She is neither veggie or GF or DF but had an adventurous attitude and an open mind. Perfect. The food is served buffet style, and you load up your plate then pay by weight. There are cards by each dish that describe the food and also indicate if it's vegan, veggie, GF (no notes for DF but can fall back on vegan I guess). I ended up eating Eritrean Mango Salad, Puy Lentils & Kohlrabi, Courgette Ribbons and Feta, Butternut Squash with Spinach and Feta, along with some roasted potatoes and some marinated olives. Because the food is out, it means the hot food isn't really hot and the cold food isn't really cold. The potatoes tasted like they had been cooked several hours ago and left in a bowl on a counter ... because they had. The olives had a soapy taste to them and the salads were sort of soggy because of the dressings. The Courgette Ribbons ended up being my favourite simply because it tasted the freshest. I paid £14.50 for my plate (and uploaded a photo to get an idea of what that gets you) and £6 for a glass of malbec. You pay by weight as I mentioned, a concept that came under suspicion after placing my moderately filled plate on the scale and thinking "that plate was actually really heavy ... am I paying for that too?" After paying you find a seat in the beautifully finished dining hall and feast away. As for my expectations: 1. I felt so bad about our tepid, soggy pay-by-weight meal that I tried to buy drinks the rest of the night to make up for it. 2.I still had to stare longingly at all the cakes I couldn't eat. What I WAS able to eat were the kinds of things I make at home for myself (salads), which felt like a let down. They were meals that are naturally gluten/dairy free. I guess I wanted to feel like they nailed gluten-free carrot cake or vegan chilli or dairy-free ice cream or whatever. So our experience was sadly unimpressive. Not in concept, I love the concept, but in execution. Keep in mind it was only their second week so there may be some things to iron out yet. And I'm sure the options change weekly if not daily and maybe I missed a glut of GF and DF options in their arsenal. Also, I am not exactly their target diner, but I hope to be someday as they grow into this niche of serving diners who are much more food conscious.

    This is what £11.32 worth of take-away food looks like. You can even see the bottom of the box, it's about a third full.
    Linzi M.

    Eating at Ethos is the culinary equivalent of putting a down payment on a house. You can't afford it and you know you shouldn't be doing it. I had heard a lot about this place, both that it was amazing and that it was expensive. I'm writing to tell you that only one of these is true. It is fancier than a regular canteen and looks very pretty inside, I agree that for vegans and vegetarians, it must have a powerful draw. The buffet-style area is well laid out and colourful. I will add that it touts itself as being healthy and different but I didn't think the food healthy at all. I found it to be stodgy vegetarianism at best. Not vegan. Most of the dishes I saw had some kind of cheese or milk product and the rest were pretty oily. Where's the health? They had a number of salads and hot dishes. I went for a cauliflower salad, some rice, what i thought was tofu (was halloumi), potato gratin, mushrooms covered in cheese and a mac and cheese ball. I feel a bit sick now. I made poor choices. Though there wasn't that much else that looked good and didn't weigh a ton. I ended up pay £11.32 for a half full box of vegetables. Outrageous. That mac and cheese ball probably cost at least £2 on its own. And that's where they make their money. £11 worth of vegetables fills more than a tiny little box in the real world but not at Ethos. Poor vegetarians, they are really getting taken for a ride in this place. I am betting there is no way of getting out of here without spending at least £8. Unless you fill a box with lettuce. It's just grossly overpriced and the food is designed to be so. Big chunks of sweet potato, different kinds of swede, deep-fried balls of this and that. Of course they want you to spend a lot of money. But I guess they don't care if you come back. I'd take a pass, if I were you. You don't need to sacrifice your soul to pay for this place.

    Aurélie C.

    This place is heaven for vegetarian people... and others ! There is a large choice of meals, from the classic tomato salad to a comforting paella or mac'n'cheese bites (my favorite). It's the perfect place for a lunch or a dinner with friends who never know exactly what to order : at Ethos, they will be able to try everything and nibble on hummus, salads, or sweet potatoes... And you HAVE to try the veggie Scotch Eggs : so delicious and filling ! The only trick is the pay-by-weight system. It's really hard to estimate how much food you've taken and if it will weight a lot. If you have a sweet tooth, do not worry : the desserts are delicious as well. I would highly recommend the brownie !

    Oskar W.

    Most reviews of this place says 'expensive'. I will agree on that. Yes, Ethos is quite expensive - yet still value for money. People will happily spend 15 GBP on a burger, but salads should be downgraded to something you should get for under a fiver. The place itself is beautiful and the salad bar surely is the prettiest I have ever seen. The presentation is amazing, which means that the term 'buffet' doesn't really fit that well into Ethos. The variety isn't large and you will not go from one table to another like at Whole Foods, but the taste is absolutely magnificent. I have eaten A LOT of salad, in many cities and countries around the world, and this surely is the best one I have ever eaten. The textures and the overall consistency was outstanding. Every bite had a new taste, a new texture and a new spice. I had a 'broccoli "meat"ball' from the warm table as well, which was so good. Really tasty. Luckily for me, I do not live in London. Therefore I wouldn't be able to get this salad very often - my bank account is happy.

    Amanda C.

    My favorite vegan/organic cafe in London. The food here is delicious, beautiful, healthy and price is reasonable. The aesthetic of the restaurant is Mediterranean and has earthy themes. I highly recommend this place, and do try the eggplant, scotch eggs, cauliflower and cassava fritters.

    A little bit of everything!
    Vikki C.

    Ate here last night and I'm still so excited about this restaurant! Love the buffet style, especially as I wanted to try just about everything they had. The food had such imaginative variety (unusual things on offer that I've never found in restaurants before, even those that are solely vegetarian/vegan), really tasty, fresh and healthy. They're also very clear about what goes in everything- I went with fellow yelper Frances C who's allergic to nuts and soy; we found the food was well labelled, and the staff were super friendly and helpful when we asked them questions. It's done by weight so it can be quite expensive, but I honestly felt it was worth it. I'd warn to be careful with how you load up your plate though- somehow mine ended up as £17 and Frances' ended up as £28!! (Our plates honestly didn't even look that different either, she must have selected really dense foods?!) Overall I was happy and would definitely want to return!

    Lattes. Quite bitter and disproportionate amount of foam to coffee.
    Kathleen M.

    They offer an affordable vegan tea which I couldn't not try. I ordered a latte and it was all foam and very bitter. The vegan tea looked delightful, but only some parts tasted so. The scones, jam, and cream were delicious. The cake and cupcakes had the most sugary, inedible frosting on them that I had to scrape it off. Eating cake or a cupcake without frosting is just not so enjoyable. The little tea toasts tasted and looked good. Overall I may return, but probably just try their regular menu. The interior is delightful and the service was good.

    Raspberry and almond pancakes at Ethos
    Sandra G.

    Such a lovely concept! A bright, very Nordic-looking restaurant serving plenty of vegetarian dishes, buffet style! A great opportunity to try a bit of everything (my favourite!). I especially recommend the crispy halloumi bites and the olives, which are wonderful.

    Mushroom tostada starter
    Francesca T.

    I had high expectations for this place and all of them were definitely met. The staff are so friendly and stepping into Ethos is like stepping into wonderland. The decor is so beautiful and the fairy lights around the tree, the fire place makes the whole place even more wonderful. I like how they have the option of having starters first before you get your food. I ordered the vegan option, the mushroom tostadas, and it was so yummy despite how I don't even like mushrooms that much. Then, we got to check out the hot and cold "buffet" style food. Everything I tried was delicious, from the avocado salad, hummus, cauliflower salad, to the stews, sweet potato wedges etc. There were so many amazing vegan options and I must say everything tasted amazing. It's nice that you don't have to pay for your food every time -- they just add it to the bill for the table. The only complaint is that it is quite expensive but I thought the experience was very worth it. Even my meat eater friends enjoyed their vegetarian dinner thoroughly. Even if you're not vegetarian/vegan, you have to try this place! Ethos is definitely one of my favourite places to go for lunch/dinner in London.

    The most amazing place to have breakfast before a full days shopping
    Nathan W.

    This is the newest exclusive/down to earth coffee,brunch place in the west end. The service is 5 stars, Annie and Simone look after us like superstars. We had the Smashed advacardo and toast with a soya latte and two white chocolate peanut butter protein balls, verdict UNREAL. We will be coming back here very very often. Well done guys a level above the rest.

    They have no idea that I took this oops
    Neil C.

    The staff where amazing and went out of there way to look after us. The price is a bit expensive especially if you want to try everything, it all weighs up! I would recommend veggies and non veggies check this place out.

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    Mercato Mayfair - Pasta!

    Mercato Mayfair

    (84 reviews)

    Mayfair

    Omg probably the best food hall I've ever been to! This place is a church turned food hall. It is…read morefascinating and amazing how they utilized the space to make it a place to enjoy food rather then Jesus! Lool It is multiple stories floors etc etc...when you first walk in you are greeted with all these cute succulents for sale and other foliage. It smells great. There is also a banana pudding place to the right. They have signage on the wall that indicates what is available on each respective floor. They literally have everything to choose from. Mexican, Italian, English food and Gelato! Plus coffee! Since I was visiting London I decided to try fish & chips! Wow fried to perfection! The fries were so good, and the fish needs some Lowrys. There was literally no seasoning. There is also a outdoor seating area with a bar the 3rd floor ample seating. I really enjoyed this place. They also have cool renovated bathrooms in the basement.

    Stopped by Mercato Mayfair on a layover with six coworkers, and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. The space alone is worth the visit--set inside a stunning cathedral with stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork, it's unlike anything else in London. Even the pulpit has been transformed into a gin bar, and there's also a German craft beer bar, which just adds to the uniqueness of the experience. The food options are incredible--basically something for everyone. We saw everything from homemade pasta and Napoli-style pizza to British grass-fed burgers, tacos and margaritas, pad Thai, Indian dishes, gelato, wine, and desserts like baklava and banana pudding. It's almost overwhelming (in a good way), and perfect for a group with different tastes. Seating is a bit of an adventure--main floor is first-come, first-served and fills up fast, the upstairs has limited small tables, and the basement offers more intimate, restaurant-style spaces that looked like they take reservations. My advice: get there early to grab a table, or plan to enjoy a drink while soaking in the lively, energetic atmosphere. Overall, an amazing spot for groups and a must-visit if you're in London and want great food, drinks, and a truly memorable setting. Until next time...

    Tibits - Outside is great on a warm day!

    Tibits

    (169 reviews)

    ££

    Mayfair

    Stumbled into Tibits in London. Tibits is a pay-by-weight fast casual restaurant with many…read morevegetarian and vegan option. Staff are very friendly. The moment I step in, one of the staff explained the concept of Tibit to me. Items are clearly labelled. Because I was there around breakfast time, I did not get a chance to see the lunch and dinner options. With that said, I really enjoyed the vegan "sausage" roll (1.60 pound). It was flakey on the outside and filled with delicious UFO (unidentified filling option). I commend Tibits for their plant-based ingenuity.

    I went here for the first time about a month ago…read more LOCATION: This location is right off of Regent Street and fairly nearby Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus. 4/5 ATMOSPHERE: The atmosphere was pretty great. It was clean and roomy, and I liked the overall vibe. 4/5 SELECTION: It's all vegetarian (but they have labels for which are vegan, along with some other allergy notifications) and it's like a hot food bar, where you put whatever you want on a plate and then they weigh it, and you pay per 100g. There are 40 different dishes offered daily, including salads, hot dishes, and desserts. They also have drinks and cocktails. 3/5 WHAT I GOT: From what I remember/can see from my picture, I got white rice, mixed greens, bok choy, a grilled veggies mix, a green beans mix, a potatoes and peas mix and some of an artichoke dish. All of the stuff I got was vegan. It was all pretty good and tasted fresh and of good quality -- in fact, it was probably the best buffet/hot food type bar I've ever been to. None of it tasted like it'd been sitting out for a while, and none of it was undercooked or tasted too processed. The only complaint I have is that I wish they refrained from using oil, but it actually could've been much worse, so that's that. 3/5 SERVICE: The employees seemed friendly. I mean, we didn't really need to interact with them much, given the style of eatery, but they seemed nice lol. 4/5

    Vantra - Teriyaki Soya VFish

    Vantra

    (15 reviews)

    Soho

    All-vegan restaurant with a mishmash of different cuisines and a large selection. I stopped in with…read moresome friends for dinner one evening around 8pm -- it was pretty quiet inside. We ordered the Teriyaki Soya VFish (£8.50) to start, which came with 4 smallish pieces of soya fish, grilled nicely, slightly charred -- very tasty but poor value for what you get. For my main, I got the Curry Laksa (about £15), and added tempeh (£2.50), since it comes with no protein by default (which is odd, since you'd expect at least tofu puffs). The broth was heavy on the citrus and not particularly authentic -- missing that turmeric and chili character you expect in a proper laksa -- and the toppings were kind of sparse. The noodles were also medium-thickness, whereas authentic laksa should be thin vermicelli and/or yellow noodles. Oh well. It was decent for what it is, but ultimately unsatisfying and not good value. Overall, the place is nice, the location is great, and service was super friendly. But food- and value-wise, it was a bit lacking.

    I'm going to give this five stars because it surpassed my expectations and was exactly what my…read moretummy needed today! Food and drinks: This is a self-serve, all you can eat, with your food kind of place. I had portions of at least 6 different things, plus the gluten free pita. It was so good! I really enjoyed the curry with onions and sweet potato, the stroganoff dish, and the spinach. Not a single thing I didn't like (including the sauces). To drink, you can make a cocktail by adding alcohol to their juice combo. I had the ambrosia (I think!?) with vodka; there were strawberries inside and it was good! Service: The 2 folks there were nice and helpful. They explained how the place works and let us stay long after closing while my friend and I were chatting. Ambiance: When you see the door and peer down the stairs, you have no idea what you're getting into. The place was clean, good was well presented, it has a cozy, loved-in feel. Could accommodate 2 people or a larger group. It was so tasty (and allergen friendly) that I'm thinking of going back tomorrow...

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    Woodlands

    (88 reviews)

    ££

    Marylebone

    Great owner! The restaurant is open to making accommodations. I am on a strange TCM (traditional…read moreChinese medicine) diet that requires I stay far far away from onions and garlics. The chef was kind enough to accommodate. My Paper Masala Dosa was great - Crunchy and flavourful. The coconut chutney was delicious. Slightly oily. Overall, I am a fan.

    I am really into indian food and i am a vegetarian, so i was really happy when my colleagues told…read moreme that we are going to have dinner at the Woodlands. We started with a mixed plattern of little bits and bites like Cashew Nut Pakora and Masala Poppadums ( Savoury crips garnished with chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and green chilli and coriander) All was really good. But my personal highlight of the night was the Masala Dosa! It was acutally the best Dosa i had, since i have left India three years ago. I would come back only for the Dosa!!! For the main course we had some different dishes coming up with riche or Butter Naan. All were very tasteful and the way they were served seemed really authentic to me. The service was good, always making sure that we had enough to drink and are enjoying our food. As deserts we had Gulab Jammum ( Golden condensed milk dumplings in a rose and saffran syrup) Amazing! You really gotta try this. If there would be one thing i would be picky about, it would be the interieur of the dining room in the back of the restaurant. It is not really the most relaxing place to sit in. At least the plastic flowers hanging down from the ceiling could be changed into real ones, but in a way this also fits to India.. ;-)

    Squirrel

    Squirrel

    (24 reviews)

    £

    South Kensington

    This place is cute, and very creative menu. However, their execution on menu items is just super…read moremediocre. My espresso was good, but my açaí bowl had zero fruit in it, and basically looked like soup. I've had hundreds of açaí bowls it's one of my favorite foods ever, and this place was just very underwhelming. My açaí bowl had zero fruit toppings, and felt like soup with rocks of ice in it. Super clumpy yet soupy just plain wrong. I left the whole thing. My husband ordered salmon toast and it has a little strip of salmon the size of half a pinky finger. I'm a chef myself and I know that minimal presentation is cute and key but this was just a sad toast. I love the menu and decor but please work on your execution of recipes

    This place is cute, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I waver between 2 and 3 stars because…read moremy food was ok, but my friend's was nearly inedible. I had porridge with nuts and dried fruits on top, and it was exactly as it sounds. It was a huge portion, especially for the price/location, and it was so filling that I didn't even finish. My friend had waffles with a house-made hazelnut-chocolate spread. It might have been ok except that the waffles were not heated all the way through, so they were tough and chewy. The guy that made our order looked like he might have had a little too much fun the night before, so that might have been the issue, but he did put the waffles through the toaster, so it might also be a hardware issue. Whatever it was, my friend did her best but eventually gave up on the unappetizing waffles. The espressos were good, though.

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