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Plates Restaurant & Food Studio

Tasting Menu, Fully Vegan

Worth ordering: Breadnamed in 9 reviews

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Top tips

  • Try the laminated sourdough and barbecued maitake with black bean mole; both are recurring guest favourites.
  • Book well ahead; reviewers report that tables are difficult to secure and booking windows may be limited.
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  • Consider a seat at the counter to watch the kitchen team prepare the courses.
  • Allow several hours for the tasting menu; some visits have lasted around three hours or more.
  • Expect the menu to play with sweet-and-savoury contrasts; one reviewer noted that this style may not suit everyone.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Ice creamnamed in 7 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Barbecued maitake mushroom

  • Worth ordering: Sourdough bread

People also mention lion's mane, dessert and gazpacho.

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Also potato dish, potatoes and rice pudding ice cream.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, beautiful interior, fast service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Plates is a small, Michelin-starred plant-based restaurant serving seasonal tasting menus, with standout dishes including laminated sourdough and barbecued maitake with black bean mole. Expect an intimate, carefully paced fine-dining meal, thoughtful wine and non-alcoholic pairings, and prices reviewers place around £109–£130 for the menu before drinks and service.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Plates Restaurant & Food Studio · dine-in · 17 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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320 Old St, London, EC1V 9DR, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00–16:00, 17:30–23:30
Thursday
12:00–16:00, 17:30–23:30
Friday
12:00–16:00, 17:30–23:30
Saturday
12:00–16:00, 17:30–23:30
Sunday
Closed

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
  • Good atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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