21 best healthy restaurants in London you need to try

On the hunt for London’s best healthy restaurants? From avo-obsessed cafes to a restaurant dedicated solely to Vietnamese summer rolls, London is crammed with places serving nutritious and, most importantly, delicious food.

It’s pretty clear that restaurants in London are diverse and exceptional. The capital is well known for serving some seriously epic comfort food – one need only look to the success of its many pasta bars and burger joints for proof of that. The trouble is that sometimes its healthier options can get overlooked. In fact, we’d argue that London is one of the best cities in the UK for eating healthily, whether you’re in the mood for a ginormous salad bowl, a cold-pressed juice or a simple slice of avo on toast.

While the best healthy restaurants in London understand the importance of eating a balanced, nutritious diet, they’re also here to show you that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. Taking inspiration from across the globe, London’s best healthy restaurants include Middle Eastern spots, Antipodean-inspired cafes and superfood focused joints. You'll also find an array of vegan places in this list which showcase just how exciting cooking with plants can be. Most importantly, every single one of these places proves that eating well can be a total joy, and should never feel like a chore.

So, if you’re on the hunt for a healthier alternative to your daily meal deal or are simply looking to make better choices when eating out, then allow us to introduce you to these wholesome spots. Below, you’ll find a huge range of choice, from relaxed salad bars to Instagrammable cafes to elegant restaurants serving seasonal menus. Treat yourself to a meal that not only tastes delicious, but will have you feeling amazing. This is our ultimate list of the best healthy restaurants in London.

Holy Carrot, Notting Hill

What: Billed as a vegetable-forward restaurant, Holy Carrot celebrates natural ingredients and seasonal organic produce from small-scale producers, in a menu that is totally free from refined sugar. Despite the futuro-chic interiors and minimalist design, with the king of fire and ferments, Acme Fire Cult’s Daniel Watkins, at the helm dishes here are powerful and flavoursome. Think scorched vegetables doused in bold sauces, tangy fermented elements and creative twists on classic flavour combinations.
Where: 156 Portobello Road, W11 2EB
Book now: Holy Carrot

Mallow, Canary Wharf and Borough 

What: From the same team behind Mildreds comes a 100% vegan restaurant Mallow. Expect fresh, colourful and globally inspired plant-based plates served in an elegant restaurant setting. The menu is designed to be shared and features a roast pepper and sweet potato laksa with rice noodles and five spice tofu, and pumpkin pani puri with radish, pomegranate, mint aguachile and sour cherry tamarind chutney. But that's just a taste of what's on offer here, try and share to sample as much as possible.
Where: 12 Park Drive, Wood Wharf, E14 9ZW; 1 Cathedral Street, SE1 9DE
Book now: Mallow Canary Wharf; Mallow Borough

Comptoir Libanais, Various locations

What: Inspired by a love of North Africa and Middle Eastern cuisine, Comptoir Libanais has spread across London with various restaurants. The gig here is all about sharing plates packed with flavour. Guests can expect classic dishes like baba ganoush, hummus, mezze, and simple grills to share between the table. It’s the kind of restaurant where you feel the healthy aspect is a happy coincidence, the result of a kitchen passionate about making good food.
Where: Various locations
Book now: Comptoir Libanais Southbank; Comptoir Libanais London Bridge; Comptoir Libanais Ealing; Comptoir Libanais Wigmore Street; Comptoir Libanais South Kensington; Comptoir Libanais Chelsea; and more

Mildreds, Various locations

What: A decades-old establishment where vegans and veggies alike can rejoice in properly satisfying, veg-focused dishes. Mildreds is perfect for health-conscious eaters looking for a versatile option from breakfast through to dinner. Dishes take inspiration from across the globe, with options spanning everything from a chick’n shish tawook kebab with goji butternut wild rice pilaf, spiced almonds and chilli, to a hoisin duck bun with toasted sesame dressing, red chilli and crushed peanuts.
Where: 9 Jamestown Road, NW1 7BW; 128 Wilton Road, SW1V 1JZ; 45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN; 79 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4AA
Book now: Mildreds Camden; Mildreds Victoria; Mildreds Soho; Mildreds Covent Garden

Wulf & Lamb, Chelsea and Marylebone

What: Wulf & Lamb is all about making vegetables the star of the show with plant-based alternatives to classic dishes. Although known for its plant-based mac and cheese and burger offerings, Wulf & Lamb has also built a reputation as a destination for indulgent but healthy food. Think nourishing and wholesome dishes like crispy tempura cauliflower with a sticky tamarind dip, miso aubergine bao buns with vegan mayonnaise, and Tex-Mex salad with black beans, avocado, sweetcorn, baby gem lettuce, tomatoes and more. 
Where: 243 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP; 66 Chiltern Street, W1U 4EJ
Book now: Wulf & Lamb Chelsea; Wulf & Lamb Marylebone

Brother Marcus, Islington 

What: Brunch favourite Brother Marcus understands how to create decadent-tasting, nutritious food. Its Middle Eastern-Mediterranean menus are filled with generous, hearty and vibrant dishes, from sweet potato, courgette and feta fritters with avocado, kale, turmeric yoghurt and a poached egg, to freekeh salad with orange, beetroot, tahini, sumac and pomegranate dressing. Brother Marcus began as a passion project between three friends, and that theme carries through with this welcoming restaurant group.
Where: 37-39 Camden Passage, N1 8EA; 23 Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB; 2 Crispin Place, E1 6DW
Book now: Brother Marcus Angel; Brother Marcus Covent Garden; Brother Marcus Spitalfields

Skinny Kitchen, Islington

What: Skinny Kitchen aims to offer more than just delicious, healthy food, it's an immersive dining experience that brings together live entertainment and a high-energy atmosphere all under one roof. Originally born in Ibiza, on weekends groups can book into its legendary Fabulous Brunch which follows a different theme every week. What of the food? Think gyros with marinated chicken or halloumi, tzatziki, hummus, warm flatbreads and seasoned fries, alongside miso cod with pea puree, wild mushrooms, and gnocchi.
Where: 52 Upper Street, N1 0QH
Book now: Skinny Kitchen

Rude Health Café, Putney 

What: The brand behind a whole line of plant-based milk, nutritious cereals and healthy snacks, Rude Health set up its very own café back in 2016 so that fans could enjoy its food range in a sociable, community-driven setting. It’s still going strong today, quietly serving organic porridge bowls, veggie salads, toasties, smoothies and turmeric lattes over on the New King’s Road. Rude Health also follows a philosophy that revolves around sustainable practice, striving to source locally and avoid plastic wherever possible. 
Where: 212 New Kings Road, SW6 4NZ 
Book now: Rude Health Café

Roll Baby, South Kensington

What: The sister restaurant to the highly popular Farm Girl, Roll Baby offers fun and tasty twists on Vietnamese summer rolls. You can mix and match your rolls, including chipotle chicken or prawn and avocado, as well as your sauces, such as sriracha mayo or tahini ginger. Top-notch Australian coffee and freshly baked pastries are also up for grabs. If you're looking for something hot, the menu also offers prawn noodle soup and cheese toasties, along with chicken pho soup with bone broth, sesame, spring onion, and chilli. 
Where: 10 Arcade South Kensington Station, SW7 2NA
Book now: Roll Baby

Poke House, Battersea

What: Looking for an on-the-go lunch while browsing the shops at Battersea Power Station? Poke House combines a taste of Hawaii with the chilled-out vibes of California at this trendy café. Serving up bowls, smoothies, snacks and more, there are loads of healthy choices on offer. Our favourite, though, is its build-your-own poke bowls. Choose a base, protein, veggies and dressing – it’s so much fun and seriously delicious! The menu now includes a selection of hot dishes including a hearty chicken curry. 
Where: Circus Road West, SW11 8AH 
Book now: Poke House 

Naifs, Peckham

What: Nestled in the heart of Peckham, Naifs stands as a beacon of plant-based dining, celebrated for its commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients presented with simplicity. The restaurant exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements its vegan Greek-style mezze, making it an ideal destination for those seeking seasonal, family-style set menus packed with vibrant flavour paired with natural biodynamic wines. Naifs also emphasises sustainable practice and local sourcing.
Where: 56 Goldsmith Road, SE15 5TN
Book now: Naifs

Bubala, Shoreditch and Soho

What: In many ways, Bubala steered the trend away from synthetic meat substitutes. Starting originally as a pop-up, Bubala champions the humble vegetable alone, making use of exciting produce and creative techniques to come up with bold and complicated Middle Eastern-inspired dishes. Both restaurants also serve a ‘Bubala Knows Best’ set menu featuring the best plant-based dishes at a reasonable price.
Where: 65 Commercial Street, E1 6BD; 15 Poland Street, W1F 8PR
Book now: Bubala Shoreditch; Bubala Soho

Grain Kitchen, Aldgate

What: Grain Kitchen is a small, independent cafe just a stone's throw from Liverpool Street station specialising in - you guessed it - grain bowls. Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free eaters will find a lot to satisfy here. All bowls are served hot, and include the California made with brown rice with sorrel pesto, preserved lemon, dill, kale, sesame seed, bean sprouts, house-pickled carrots, candy beets and avocado. It's easy to pimp bowls with your choice of protein, and options range from £10 to £14. 
Where: 13 Harrow Place, London, E1 7DB
Book now: Grain Kitchen

The Good Life Eatery, Marylebone

What: If the name wasn't a clue in itself, The Good Life Eatery is all about nutritious food that makes you feel good. Alongside locations in St John's Wood and Chelsea is this one over in Marylebone, where it serves wholesome dishes and cold-pressed juices from morning to evening. Think egg white frittata with seasonal veg, chestnut and almond waffles, as well as build-your-own avo toasts. It also uses a custom-made hydraulic press juicer to make its cold-pressed juices. 
Where: 69 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PH
Book now: The Good Life Eatery

Linnaean, Nine Elms

What: Named after the famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, Linnaean is a one-stop shop for all things health and wellbeing. Alongside a salon and beauty clinic is a sustainable, zero-waste restaurant serving a menu with nutrition at the forefront. Predominantly plant-based, and with options for multiple dietary requirements, the all-day menu includes a seasonally-changing selection of brunch and main dishes. 
Where: Embassy Gardens, 2 New Union Square, SW11 7AX
Book now: Linnaean

Farm Girl, Portobello Road and South Kensington

What: Inspired by the health food scene of Melbourne, Farm Girl boasts a couple of branches across London (Notting Hill and South Kensington) where it serves tasty plates of food alongside great coffee and superfood lattes. Brunch might be the focus here, with dishes such as buckwheat pancakes and green Turkish eggs amongst the list, but there are also plenty of all-day options available too. Think superfood salads, loaded focaccia sandwiches and virtuous sweet treats.
Where: 59a Portobello Road, W11 3DB; 8 Exhibition Road, SW7 2HF
Book now: Farm Girl Portobello Road; Farm Girl South Kensington

Atis, Shoreditch

What: Owned by ex-Noble Rot sommelier Eleanor Warder and her husband, Atis is just a stone's throw from Old Street station and serves super healthy, ultra-Instagrammable bowls of delicious food. The menu features seasonal bowls and veg-packed mains, with the option to build-your-own bowl too. Choose from the likes of Miso Dreams featuring kale and cabbage, coriander rice, slaw, edamame and pea medley and a miso and lime ginger dressing, amongst plenty more nutritious options! 
Where: 145 City Road, EC1V 1AZ
Book now: Atis

Wild by Tart, Belgravia

What: Wild by Tart is all about sustainable, seasonal cooking using the freshest possible ingredients. Many of the dishes are cooked over a grill or in a wood oven, with as much produce as possible sourced from the founders' farms. Dishes are designed to be shared and include marinated heritage tomatoes with goat's curd, pistachio and almond butter, roasted squash with saffron yoghurt, sumac and pickled onions, and Cornish mackerel with rainbow beetroot, horseradish dressing and baby watercress. 
Where: 3-4 Eccleston Yards, SW1W 9AZ
Book now: Wild by Tart

Lantana Café, Fitzrovia, London Bridge and Shoreditch

What: Antipodean-inspired Lantana Café now boasts a wealth of sites across London including London Bridge, Fitzrovia and Shoreditch. Half the menu is plant-based, and all the dishes are wholesome, from salmon poke bowls to tofu salads. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but we love it in particular for its weekend brunch when you can tuck into the likes of corn fritters with halloumi and lemon creme fraiche, and Turkish eggs with lamb kofte.
Where: 13 Charlotte Place, W1T 1SN; 44-46 Southwark Street, SE1 1UN; 2 Oliver’s Yard, EC1Y 1HQ 
Book now: Lantana Fitzrovia; Lantana London Bridge; Lantana Shoreditch

The Good Egg, Stoke Newington

What: The Good Egg is a Middle Eastern-inspired cafe and restaurant serving an all-day menu of epic brunch plates, stuffed pittas and bagels, and incredible sweet treats (it's all about balance). Although it might be famous for its homemade chocolate babka, there are lots of nutritious options on the menu too, from a vegan brunch bowl featuring hummus, confit beans, shaved courgette, pickles and fluffy pita, and Sabih, a loaded pita stuffed with fried aubergine, fudgey eggs, tahini, mango amba, dak dak, pickles and zhoug. 
Where: 93 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AS
Book now: The Good Egg

Caravan, Various locations

What: Caravan is considered brunch royalty in the capital, now boasting seven sites across London. While wholesome breakfast plates might be its strength - think homemade maple sesame granola and minted grilled courgettes on sourdough - it also serves a beautiful all-day menu of sharing dishes, balanced grain bowls and sourdough pizzas. Nutritious dishes include burnt stem broccoli with charred sweet potato, spiced black bean salsa, green chutney and coconut yoghurt. 
Where: Various locations
Book now: Caravan City; Caravan King's Cross; Caravan Bankside; Caravan Fitzrovia; Caravan Canary Wharf; and more

Whether you're looking to increase the amount of veggie in your diet, or simply looking to break out of the pizza-burger-pasta rut, for more healthy eats, check out our pick of the best vegan restaurants in London.