Nothing beats the feeling of pigging out on a delicious, hearty meal. But then comes the feeling of guilt when we know our health won’t thank us for it. But does healthy food really have to be boring? Plenty of restaurants in the Great British Capital think not.
From the best vegan takeaways to Hawaiian-inspired sushi bars, here are some of the best healthy restaurants in London.
Where to eat healthy food in London? Our top picks:
- Mildreds
- The Gate
- Little Hudson
- Simple Health Kitchen
- Farm Girl
- Honi Poke
Mildreds, several locations in London
Mildreds is one of London’s top-rated vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Its six locations in Camden, Soho, Victoria, and beyond all have a distinct appearance, but they share the same mouth-watering menu that even the most discerning foodies adore.
Add the great food to the superb customer service and lively atmosphere, and you can understand why queues often form at this health food gem.
The Gate, Hammersmith, London
The Gate is, for the most part, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant, but its dishes draw inspiration from Jewish, Arab, and Indian cuisine, with touches of Italian and French influences.
Some of our menu favourites include the plantain fritters stuffed with carrots, wild mushroom risotto cakes and king oysters. Try the pied de mouton for something a little different (if that’s possible at this excellent restaurant).
Little Hudson, Royal Wharf, London
The couple-run Little H restaurant serves up creative, homemade, and healthy dishes inspired by Cape Town and California. Just about everything on the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus is to die for.
Start your day with a vegan bircher breakfast pot or opt for smoked salmon bagels made with locally sourced ingredients. This quaint café may be small, but it caters to foodies with special dietary requirements. If you’re in the area, grab a takeaway sandwich for a health boost on the move.
Simple Health Kitchen, Marylebone, London
Ex-rugby player Bradley Hill used his extensive knowledge of nutritional food to open the Simple Health Kitchen in 2016, dispelling the myth that healthy food is bland in the process.
The menu is frequently updated, but the colourful salads and Sicilian salmon never disappoint. All dishes are free of refined sugars, and there’s plenty available for people with food allergies.
Farm Girl, three locations in London
If you fancy a coffee with a hearty and healthy brunch, grab a table at the Australian-themed Farm Girl in Notting Hill, Paddington or South Kensington. Oven-baked aubergines and delectable BLT sarnies filled with coconut bacon always go down a treat.
And there’s no better beverage to pair with your meal than a signature Smoothie Bowl. Beverages include liquid gold latte and butterfly matcha latte. If you want to kick your day off with a caffeine boost and a health injection, Farm Girl has you covered.
Honi Poké, multiple locations in London and Britain
Last on our list of London’s best health restaurants is Honi Poké, a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant that serves raw delights like fresh salmon, octopus, and tuna served with sides like sticky rice, nori seaweed and enoki mushrooms. We love the sashimi and sushi bowls, but whatever dish you try is sure to be a treat.
Whatever healthy food you’re after – vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian -, London is home to a wide selection of healthy restaurants to suit any of your dietary requirements. And if you’re keen to try sweet (and healthy) treats during your visit to London, we do offer some delicious vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea experiences!
