Food
Plates has carved out a niche as one of London's most inventive vegan fine-dining rooms, with reviewers praising chef Kirk Haworth's menu for the sheer range of textures and flavours achieved without meat, fish, or dairy. Seating around a high communal table gets a specific mention for feeling intimate, almost like a private dining experience, backed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic service. At 4.8 stars and premium pricing, it's a strong pick for anyone curious about high-end plant-based cooking, whether vegan themselves or simply open to it, and suits an evening built around trying something genuinely different. It's a destination dinner rather than a casual stop.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
2h15
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"Visited last month; A simply stunning experience from beginning to end. Kirk has created the most wonderful menu and the experimentation of tastes and textures is just delightful. I am still joyful just even thinking about the laminated sourdough bread. Textures and temperature are manipulated in ways you have never seen before to enhance powerful flavour combinations. My favourite dish was the flavours of banoffee which was finely balanced and evoked emotions of a classic childhood dessert. Another standout dish was the sweetcorn cappuccino which was a refreshing texture whilst mainataining a rich balance of flavours. All of the staff were so friendly and welcoming and it was a privilege to be at the chef's counter. The team came out to showcase the lion's mane to guests which was the star of the main course. I was given a couple of additional amuse-bouches throughout the tasting experience. Thank you so much for a truely unforgettable evening."
— Joseph
