Met a friend here for dinner last night. Decent food but not worth a trip out of the way. The…read moreservice is also terrible, as a friend warned me before I went. The menu is limited and you don't know what it will be until you arrive. You can only make reservations through text or email, not phone. Cash only ::eye roll:: I got the puy lentil shepherd pie, with side salad, as did my friend. The portion size for £8 was decent but we both agreed it was just fine- nothing spectacular. Like someone else cited in a review, home cooking. I've had MUCH better vegan/veg food elsewhere. It's a very tight space and was much too warm for all the bodies packed in the space. Ventilation was seriously needed.

This ex squat is a co-operativey run veggie and vegan cafe with a different chef taking their turn…read moreeach night. The interior is cosy and shabbily chic, with fairy lights, a piano, mismatched furniture, candles and flowers on each table and a fire in the winter. The small upstairs room is used for various classes and community events, or can be hired for birthdays etc. The noticeboard by the loo is crammed full of flyers for every goodly boho activity group/class you can think of. There's a choice from at least two different items for each course, and at about a tenner for 3 courses I have absolutely no complaints about the food. It is plentiful, simple, wholesome and yummy. Last time I went I had a very savoury mushroom and chestnut stroganoff with rice and several salads, and my friend had a comforting cheese and spinach souffle. The time before I think I had lentil shepherd's pie. It's BYO with no corkage charge, and there is a shop in Vauxhall station and a supermarket across the road from the station should you arrive empty handed. This is a lovely chilled place to enjoy a meal out, and anyone you take here will think that you are cool. If they don't, you probably shouldn't be friends/go out with them any more because they have no soul.

Our last two days in London, we went for breakfast at Kennington Lane Cafe. Even though our B&B…read moreserved a full English breakfast, my husband wanted to go out for breakfast. He had looked up restaurants that served a full English breakfast, and Kennington Lane Cafe was highly regarded, and it happened to be a few minutes away from our B&B. We loved our breakfast so much that we went back a second day. What I liked about the menu was that is was easy to create exactly what you wanted. You could order a set breakfast (and easily add on extra sides), or you could pick and choose what you wanted, and make the breakfast as small or as large as needed to match your appetite. The breakfast I created had a small steak, fried mushrooms and tomatoes, and bubble and squeak. Delicious! I don't have an itemized bill of exactly what we ordered and the price of each item, but the totals on my credit card bill are £20.89 the first day and £20.50 the second day, and each bill included breakfast and coffee for two. Essentially, you can get a full breakfast for £10 -- a fantastic deal. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Poor and hungry?]

Staff were friendly and attentive. Ordered a traditional breakfast platter and it was very tasty…read more Loved that it sat on a busy road to enjoy the morning hustle and bustle of the city. Definitely a great place to have morning brunch. Loved that they had fresh squeezed orange juice.

Persepolis is a hipster restaurant and market offering vegetarian eats and sweets inspired by the…read moreflavors of Iran and the Middle East. Their signature offering is the "Persepolis Feasting Menu," which came with multiple courses to share. There's no set menu and the dishes offered change by the day, so there's always an element of surprise! We were started with ramekins of a sweet potato soup with yogurt, but my favorite course was the meze platter, which came with pasta salad, falafels, sweet potato fritters, pickles, a cottage cheese dip, tahini, and hummus with cheese puffs sticking out! The mezes were served with pita bread slices, which were perfect for eating with the dips. The next three dishes were amazing as well: crispy halloumi with sesame and honey; fattet, or pita chips with spinach, chickpeas, and tahini; and a creative dish of chips, melted cheese, cauliflower, mushrooms, tomato, and onion, all seasoned with a yellow spice mixture. Finally, the last two dishes were pakora, or battered mixed vegetables (onion, cauliflower, pickles) served with saffron and dill aiolis on the side; and a final platter of rice, cucumber/onion/tomato salad, a red kidney bean stew, and a potato stew. While decent, the fried vegetables were on the greasy side, and the stews had an overly sweet flavor, and I was more impressed with the earlier courses. Finally came a colorful platter of dessert, which included ice cream topped with rose syrup; two different types of baklava; a cream-filled cake roll; jalebis; Turkish delight; cookie sandwiches; dates; and sliced strawberries/oranges. Everything we had here was flavorful, delicious, creative, and beautifully-presented, and enjoying the Middle Eastern hospitality was a great experience!

Still my fave veg restaurant, for the tasty food, the huge portion sizes and cheap prices. Yes, you…read moreshould make a reservation and you'll likely still have to wait to be seated, for a server to arrive at your table and for your food to arrive. But even this impatient native New Yorker is more then happy to deal. The avo smoothie is incredibly rich and whilst I thought the rose taste was a bit overpowering at this visit (my husband said it tasted like soap haha), I overall still loved it. My husband's date smoothie on the other hand was sadly underwhelming. My spiced broccoli soup was thick and creamy and full of flavour. I was so stuffed I regretted ordering the fried plaintains and eggs on bread as my main so my husband ended up eating it haha. But as I've ordered this before, I know how great it is. And he agreed, as it's slightly spicy and full of flavour. His main dish sadly again was bland: similar to a stir fry of veg and bread. He did enjoy the sahlep for takeaway though.

I met friends of mine here, giving the place their highest recommendation, which was well placed:…read morethe food here was amazing! We got the House Favourite Vegan Selection (one of my friends is vegetarian), with tasteful selections served on a platter of injera. So yummy! Even better was the homemade tej (honey wine), which the owner herself makes. Honestly, the best tej I've ever had. The owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating! The restaurant is in Cumberland, which seems like it might be inconvenient if you're staying downtown. Don't be dissuaded! The 68 bus leaves from Euston regularly all day, and drops you off across the street. The return bus stop is right in front of the restaurant, so you can make your way there and back without hassle. Next time I'm in London, this place is definitely on my list of places to go for a meal!

This is the most delicious Ethiopian food I have had in my entire life. I could taste the layering…read moreof flavors, freshness of spices, and relished in the tenderness of meat. It was cooked slow, low, and long. Perfect. Service & ambience was as good as being home...like dining at a relative's home.

The Library at County Hall is situated inside the Marriott hotel cradled beside the River Thames…read more The restaurant offers sweeping views of the iconic Big Ben and captivates with its sophisticated charm and old world ambiance. My husband and I had the privilege of booking afternoon tea during our recent visit to London. The total cost was approximately $175 USD and served one pot of tea with the flavor of your choice along with delicate sized sandwiches and several desserts on a tiered platter. Alejandro, our server, was not only hospitable but knowledgeable with the tea offerings. Service was also efficient and the presentation was refined. That, along with the stunning view, made our experience memorable. The only part that STAINED my delight was being seated next to 3 overly pretentious young women who, while dressed well & presented the proper image, did not possess the etiquette they "TRIED" to present. It was more obnoxious than sophisticated. To give you a better visual - think 'ladies who lunch' but with the tone that matched women who discussed men like they were at a bar rather than an upscale tea room. I found their conversation inappropriate, immature and rude. They spoke loudly enough for perhaps a third of the room to hear. Other than that, I would recommend The Library for all that it offers - just cross your fingers you aren't seated too closely to a trio of young 20-somethings who think they have the male population all figured out like they've watched and taken notes of every episode of 'Sex and the City'.

5 stars for the view, 4 stars for the tea. The location is perfect with stunning views of Big Ben…read moreover the Thames. The tea itself was pretty good with a big assortment of sandwiches and desserts (and a cake shaped like Big Ben!) the tea selection comes in little glass jars you can smell, and both the County Hall mix and earl grey tasted yummy. The service was pretty quick and friendly.

Love Walk Cafe is a lovely, local spot that serves really nice breakfast and lunch options. You can…read moredine in or order takeaway, and they have a great stamp card for free drinks. The service is super friendly. For example, one time, I was asking about discounts or bulk deals on pastries, and they didn't have anything to offer me, although I found an extra cannoli stuck in my bag when I opened it later! I love dining in here, as the restaurant has lots of seating available and decent prices. It's also local to King's College and Camberwell! I love their veggie works breakfast, which is their version of a vegetarian full english breakfast meal.

Stopped in for a slice of Victorian Sponge Cale and an Oatmilk Mocha…read more Very energetic host running all over the place and a sweet gal at the register who helped me. Eclectic decor but it fits well here. Lots of tables both inside and outside. Plenty of people here with laptops clicking away as well as those having a lazy breakfast. Great place for a meal or a snack. Breakfast served all day.

The Courthouse Garden Cafe has recently re-opened in the lovely Jamyang Buddhist Centre. It's hard…read moreto believe that such a beautiful and tranquil place exists in SE11, but it does, and if you're in the area you must try it out. Set in an old Courthouse dating back to 1869 (hence the name), the building still retains all it's original features and is apparently home to a few convict ghosts still roaming the alls. The Kray Twins were even on trial here once so I won't be going here on a dark night. Yet surprisingly Jamyang has a relaxing air of calm about it and is a little southern haven. Besides the cafe the centre also offers a varied programme of events, from meditation classes to Tai Chi, Yoga and a series of talks on Buddhism, which are worth checking out. The cafe, although housed in the centre is a separate entity and Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike are welcome. They serve wholesome and completely scrumptious vegetarian food daily, using fresh, often locally sourced and in-season produce. Fare such as Leek and Potato Pie, Blood Orange and Leaf Salad and Lavender cake is currently to be found on the menu. The fresh, homemade bread is out of this world and couldn't be further from the quick-rise stuff we are all subject to in the supermarket these days. A wonderful garden area to the side, studded with flowers and plants, complements their farmhouse style food. Real wholesome food, made by really wholesome people. What an absolute find.

We stumbled (literally) upon this place during torrential rain whilst looking for the Cinema Museum…read morewhich is nearby. We were both hungry and hadn't fancied any of the places at the nearby Elephant and Castle centre. We were greeted by a very pleasant lady who talked us through the various options available. We had never experienced vegetarian food before, but being ready to try anything we went for the fantastic looking quiche and a selection of salads,all of which were new to us. We followed up with some delicious pear cake. We were made to feel most welcome, and the whole place has a very relaxing and tranquil feel to it.

I love the fresh juices from Maloko and the ambiance/vibe is as electric as the juices! They have…read moretons of vegan/vegetarian options, including various crepes. The space is uplifting and mentally stimulating. Customer service is good, but note that they only take cash at the moment. They offer free WiFi!

Relaxed cafe with vegetarian galettes, crepes, coffees and teas. Good service and moveable tables…read morealthough be warned that sometimes the food comes out slowly. Recommended place to talk with friends or sit and read

We came here years ago when the restaurant first opened and the only memory from that meal was a…read morechicken dish coming to the table still pink in the middle. Things have moved on a lot since then! Our visit last night was delicious. We had: Beef dumplings: the best thing about these were the fact the the skins were homemade. Nice chew to them. To be honest, the filling wasn't anything to write home about but they were enjoyable nonetheless. Lamb skewers: as previous posters have mentioned, they come with globs of fat which probably fares well if you're in a freezing bitter climate. The lamb was perfectly cooked with just the right level of seasoning. Very good but I would probably pass on them the next time to make room for others things. Noodles with lamb: this was delicious. Lovely hand pulled noodles with small pieces of lamb. We really enjoyed this. The only slight drawback is that the noodles are obviously sitting in bowls in the kitchen so they can just quickly top each with the appropriate sauce/meat/veg combo and whisk it out that door. The noodles come stuck together in a single mass so be sure to mix it all up to loosen! Cabbage with preserved chile: this was by far the BEST dish we ordered. It was stir fried green cabbage with what I think was a soy and Chinese vinegar combo tossed with loads of dried red chiles. This was an amazing dish. The sauce paired so well with the cabbage which is only slightly wilted from the heat and still had a great crunch. I could have easily eaten another plate. Overall, a very satisfying and tasty meal that was great value as well. We also had two beers and it all came to £30, including tip. I would also add that you should definitely share your meal if you are there with another person. This food is meant to be eaten family style and not in the western vein of 'this is my dish, that is your dish'. I felt a bit sorry for the two women next to us who had ordered this way. It really takes the fun out of dining being a shared experience. Call ahead to reserve a spot. They get very busy with people spilling out onto the pavement to wait for a table.

I'd heard rave reviews but we weren't sold on everything we ordered…read more The spicy beef was good and a decent portion for the price. The seaweed salad was nice and not too fishy. I'd recommend it. The cucumber salad wasn't very flavourful...I've made better myself. The chicken and peppers was too hot. It had a 2 chilli rating but definitely seemed like a 5. I like spicy food but there were so many peppers it overpowered the chicken and the chicken wasn't the good quality either. My friend said the dumplings were good.

5 = food 5 = service…read more5 = atmosphere Everything was very good after a full day of being tourists and coming off of the London Eye. We came and beat the crowd. My husband and I shared the lentil soup and we both ordered the Coban Kavurma. It was all very delicious. The spices on the Coban Kavurma lifts the dish to a higher level. The lentil soup was smooth and flavorful. Our table shared the creamed mushroom which was amazing as well. Our servers were very attentive.

The food is what we call Middle Eastern in the States. For starters, we had babaganoush and…read morephylo-wrapped spinach/cheese. Our main courses were the Lamb Amana, which is minced lamb mixed with spices then formed into a long meatball and cooked on a skewer, and lamb shish kebab. Both were really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, while the lamb was spicy and juicy. The service was prompt and the interior very confortable. I think you will really like it.