Vanilla Black - London

Tried three course lunch menu and love the coconut desert most. Will definitely come again.

This place is amazingAlthough I'm not vegan/vegetarian, I can enjoy it when it's done wellThis is an elegant, intimate, restaurant.

By far, the worst service I have experienced in London.

As someone who typically enjoys meat, it was a challenge to review a high-end vegetarian restaurant. However, we decided to give it a try for a change from our usual Indian or Lebanese vegetarian options. We were pleasantly surprised by the experimental dishes, although not everything was a hit. The Jerusalem Artichoke starter was fantastic, even though I usually don't like artichokes. On the other hand, the beetroot starter was disappointing, being overly sweet with no savory elements. The mains were just okay, nothing extraordinary. The slow-cooked egg was decent but small, while the barley starter had a good texture but was a bit strange. The shitake mushroom main was tasty but could have used a sauce. The desserts were outstanding, with the brownie and coconut desserts being especially delicious. The cocktails were also impressive, with the apple and elderflower with gin standing out as one of the best I've had. The service was excellent, with friendly and welcoming staff. Overall, it was a great experience, although we may not necessarily return for the mains. However, we would definitely come back for the starters and desserts.

Lovely evening, great food, down to earth staff, great atmosphere.