London’s Best Restaurants for Vegetarian and Vegan Takeaway and Delivery

Some of the most special vegan and vegetarian cuisine being cooked in the capital comes courtesy of chef Rishim Sachdeva, who embarked on the latest iteration of Tendril between lockdowns and has pivoted to sourcing, preparing, and delivering his outstanding dishes to each guest personally. A frequently changing menu could feature crisp zucchini fritters with cream cheese and turmeric, or a hearty stew of puy lentils and cabbage with hot sauce and crispy shallots. Email Rishim to order here.

This buzzy Middle Eastern restaurant in Spitalfields has a reputation as one of the area’s outstanding eateries, and one that just happens to be completely vegetarian (with much of the menu vegan, to boot). Many dishes are available for local delivery via Deliveroo, or nationwide via Dishpatch (simply heat and serve). Little Bubie, its Kentish Town delivery offshoot, offers hearty mezze, laffa sandwiches, bowls, and more to North London locals.

Consistently one of the city’s best Thai restaurants for vegetarians and vegans, this modern family-run restaurant has always placed an emphasis on lightness, freshness, and flavour. A weekly-changing set menu is entirely flexible to accommodate vegans and vegetarians, with starters like crispy basil fritters and goji berry soup cosying up to heartier mains (pickup from London Bridge only). Meanwhile, the entire regular menu is also available via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

Since pivoting to delivery, this outstanding Dalston local has demonstrated how to capture that elusive restaurant magic at home. Each Tel Aviv-inspired dish arrives as in the restaurant, via custom packages that preserve each plate; mezze make it easy to customise a colourful spread, like crunchy pickles, fluffy sabich pockets, creamy labneh with za’atar, whole roast cauliflower with tahini, and unbelievable hummus. Throw in a bottle of wine while you’re at it, too. Order via Slerp.

Beloved in Brixton for natural wines and breezy bistro cooking, Naughty Piglets has quietly smashed the takeaway game through lockdown. A vegetarian menu presents a perfect weekly treat for two, available to pick up on Wednesdays from the restaurant – dishes like creamy burrata with red pesto or grilled hispi cabbage with Comte butter stay faithful to their French leanings, while miso glazed aubergine with Korean spices offer a delicious curveball. Buy a bottle from their wine shop for dinner, too. Call 0207 274 7796 to order.

One of London’s best modern Indian restaurants now offers some spectacular delivery options. An ample choice for vegetarians is available from a standard restaurant menu (via Deliveroo), like an addictive aloo chaat and a justifiably popular mustard malai broccoli dish that bring the joy home; meanwhile, an epic vegan feast set menu for two feels celebratory. Their Tower Bridge restaurant is delivering too, if you’re more towards the south.

Having made their name on London’s street food scene, Club Mexicana’s all-vegan fare is among the city’s most popular for a reason. Everything from vegan al pastor and fish tacos, short ‘rib’ burritos loaded with tender jackfruit, and cocktails are available for delivery via Uber Eats; for the weekend, DIY party kits for six include everything but the kitchen sink, plus the option of a bottle of their infamous margarita mix.

Walthamstow’s worst-kept secret is delivering via Deliveroo. Now a neighbourhood fixture with their vegan riffs on classic Indian dishes, owner Grace Regan has expanded SpiceBox’s offering to deliver from their E17 location, with ready-to-go curries, snacks, kachoris, samosas, naan bread and chutneys. Details here.

One of South London’s most wildly popular restaurants, this Taiwanese gua bao specialist (and its sibling, Daddy Bao) are offering a short-but-sweet menu of steamed buns (with a variety of fillings), dumplings, sides, and curries for collection or delivery via Deliveroo or Uber Eats. An outstanding selection of pure plant-based small plates, snacks, and mains makes it ideal for new and seasoned vegetarians and vegans alike.

Focusing on plant-based, organic produce, this popular Notting Hill eatery is delivering a host of vegan and vegetarian dishes from its Westbourne Grove home. Everything from comforting soups, vegan mac and cheese, to hearty bowls and desserts (the vegan ice creams are worth a look) are perfect for a working lunch or a relaxed meal in. Order by calling the restaurant on 0207 221 0705 or online via Ordit.

A leading light for the city’s independent restaurants, Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express is offering a superb line up of reassuringly delicious dishes via their Covent Garden deli, with collection and delivery offered within a 7 mile radius. Snacks from the restaurant (like the standout puchkas, papri chaat, toasties, kati rolls and curries) are ready to eat, with the option of more elaborate vegan feasting kits for celebrations.

A neighbourhood favourite in Battersea, this vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurant is known for preparing balanced dishes from seasonal, nutrient-dense produce. Chef Chris Gay crafts luxurious brunches, hearty roasts, and comfort food that locals return for, with a lineup of all-day dishes available for click-and-collect or via Deliveroo.

Tacos Padre’s cauliflower al pastor takes a little assembly – but at £30 for two, it’s well worth the effort. Coconut oil-roasted cauliflower makes for a lovely centrepiece, along with ten tortillas, salsas, garnishes, and frijoles. This Borough Market crew is led by an ex-Pujol chef, so you’re in good hands – grab some chips and guacamole (and a couple of margaritas) while you’re at it, too. Order via Big Night.

Hackney’s favourite dim sum specialist has plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes for click-and-collect or delivery via Deliveroo; crispy-chewy sui gok dumplings come loaded with truffle and potato, smacked cucumbers and marinated silken tofu are beautifully light, and a vegan mapo tofu with shiitake makes for a perfect cold-weather dinner. Cocktails and wine available, and their Victoria Park location is delivering too. Order here.

This excellent Tel Aviv-influenced counter in Borough Market only sells one vegetarian item (two, if you count the babka), but it’s a good one. A DIY sabich kit – a warm, fluffy pita loaded with roasted aubergibe, chopped egg, mint and amba tahini, and pickles is easy to put together, and at £30 for four, is good for almost a week’s worth of working lunches. Buy via their online store.

There’s a reassuring line up of vegetarian options at this Tex Mex spot in Chiswick, with familiar classics (enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos) sidling up to newer favourites like elote and queso bowls. There’s click-and-collect plus free direct delivery (and a larger menu) for W4 locals, while Deliveroo offers a wider radius. Learn more here.

The best kitchens have always been able to knock out sublime vegetable dishes, and Elliot’s is a perfect example. Thank their peerless sourcing – bitter leaf and puntarelle salads are outstanding, while seasonal vegetables (like mauve aubergine) are grilled in a wood oven and presented with simple garnishes. Oh, and there are wood-fired pizzas, perfectly blistered and available for delivery or to greedily scarf down at the restaurant. Learn more.

A sibling restaurant to the extremely popular Mr Bao (and itself a local staple), this Taiwanese gua bao specialist offers a short-but-sweet menu of steamed buns (with a variety of fillings), dumplings, sides, and curries for collection or delivery via Deliveroo. An outstanding selection of pure plant-based small plates, snacks, and mains makes it ideal for new and seasoned vegetarians and vegans alike.

The Israeli-influenced cuisine at this chic Notting Hill restaurant makes it ideal for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to eat a little less meat. A veg set menu for two comes with plates like jaffa cauliflower, fattoush salad, and sprouting broccolini (with a bottle of house wine for bonus ceremony); meanwhile, a bevy of bright, flavoursome salads and a sabich sandwich lead on a regular delivery menu available via Slerp or Deliveroo.