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A new London venture is out to prove that a brilliant burger doesn't have to be a meaty affair.

The Vurger Co has today launched a crowdfunding campaign to open its first permanent restaurant, along with plans for a Bethnal Green pop-up by way of a taster.

The fast food restaurant will use vegetables, seeds, nuts and legumes to create entirely plant-based burgers.

Its Crowdfunding campaign is aiming to raise £180,000 to fund the launch of a restaurant in early 2018, building on the success which founders Rachel Hugh and Neil Potts have had at festivals and events.

The best restaurants for vegetarians in London 24 show all The best restaurants for vegetarians in London 1/24 The Dairy / The Manor Good for vegetarians Clapham Clapham For relaxed but fine veggie dining, it’s hard to top a trip to Clapham’s The Dairy, or sister venue The Manor. They are not exclusively vegetarian but will gladly whip you up a menu that is, consisting of dishes such as salt-baked beetroot with cobnuts and damson; toasted grains with wild mushrooms and salsify; or roasted artichoke with pear and truffle. As a bonus, some of the veg is grown on The Dairy’s roof. For relaxed but fine veggie dining, it’s hard to top a trip to Clapham’s The Dairy, or sister venue The Manor. They are not exclusively vegetarian but will gladly whip you up a menu that is, consisting of dishes such as salt-baked beetroot with cobnuts and damson; toasted grains with wild mushrooms and salsify; or roasted artichoke with pear and truffle. As a bonus, some of the veg is grown on The Dairy’s roof. Visit the website 2/24 Vanilla Black Entirely vegetarian the City the City The ne plus ultra of the London vegetarian scene has to be the Michelin-recommended Vanilla Black. The exciting menu has what it takes to entice even the most hardened of carnivores — try the yellow pea soup with Marmite dumplings, dried yeast and pumpkin terrine with orange purée, or brie ice cream and poached blackberries. The main menu is vegetarian, but both vegan and wheat-free options are also available. The ne plus ultra of the London vegetarian scene has to be the Michelin-recommended Vanilla Black. The exciting menu has what it takes to entice even the most hardened of carnivores — try the yellow pea soup with Marmite dumplings, dried yeast and pumpkin terrine with orange purée, or brie ice cream and poached blackberries. The main menu is vegetarian, but both vegan and wheat-free options are also available. Visit the website 3/24 The Palomar Good for vegetarians Soho Soho From fattoush salad and homemade labneh to cauliflower “steak” and London’s best polenta, The Palomar serves a sprightly array of veggie dishes that even the most dedicated of meat-eater would happily devour. Not that they don’t do equally good things with meat, of course... From fattoush salad and homemade labneh to cauliflower “steak” and London’s best polenta, The Palomar serves a sprightly array of veggie dishes that even the most dedicated of meat-eater would happily devour. Not that they don’t do equally good things with meat, of course... Visit the website 4/24 Roast Good for vegetarians Borough Market Borough Market Given the name, you’d be forgiven for thinking Roast is just another pilgrimage spot for hard-core carnivores, but there’s plenty to offer for vegetarians too. There’s actually a whole separate menu – quite a treat when considering the usual paltry couple of offerings added as an afterthought that you find all too often. You can tell that head chef Stuart Cauldwell has really thought about it; creating dishes that are exploratory, seasonal and flavoursome with superbly satisfying textures as well. The spinach and pine nut scotch egg (pictured) is a winner; as is the baked charcoal cheddar soufflé. Follow either up with the black truffle and burrata parcels for a meal that even your meat-eating companions will be envious of. Given the name, you’d be forgiven for thinking Roast is just another pilgrimage spot for hard-core carnivores, but there’s plenty to offer for vegetarians too. There’s actually a whole separate menu – quite a treat when considering the usual paltry couple of offerings added as an afterthought that you find all too often. You can tell that head chef Stuart Cauldwell has really thought about it; creating dishes that are exploratory, seasonal and flavoursome with superbly satisfying textures as well. The spinach and pine nut scotch egg (pictured) is a winner; as is the baked charcoal cheddar soufflé. Follow either up with the black truffle and burrata parcels for a meal that even your meat-eating companions will be envious of. Visit the website 5/24 Wild Food Café Entirely vegetarian Covent Garden Covent Garden Sprouting humous, 'living' breads and raw foods are the order of the day at this super-healthy Covent Garden stalwart. Try the Ayurvedic super salad: a saintly meal made with lamb's lettuce, amaranth, spiralized courgettes, hijiki seaweed, slices of artichoke hearts, avocado, cucumber, red pepper cubes, coriander and rocket with parsley pesto and mango salsa along with activated savory seeds (soaked to activate the germination process), flavoured with leafy greens and spices, and marinated shiitake mushrooms. Phew! That's a lot of veg. Sprouting humous, 'living' breads and raw foods are the order of the day at this super-healthy Covent Garden stalwart. Try the Ayurvedic super salad: a saintly meal made with lamb's lettuce, amaranth, spiralized courgettes, hijiki seaweed, slices of artichoke hearts, avocado, cucumber, red pepper cubes, coriander and rocket with parsley pesto and mango salsa along with activated savory seeds (soaked to activate the germination process), flavoured with leafy greens and spices, and marinated shiitake mushrooms. Phew! That's a lot of veg. Visit the website 6/24 Punjab Good for vegetarians Covent Garden Covent Garden There are no shortage of restaurants serving great vegetarian Indian dishes in London, but this is one of central London’s best. In 1951 the restaurant came to the area to be near the Indian Embassy, because many officers were homesick for authentic Punjabi vegetarian food. Although the restaurant now serves meat dishes too, the focus hasn't changed much and you'll still find great north Indian food at affordable prices — mains start at just £5.95. There are no shortage of restaurants serving great vegetarian Indian dishes in London, but this is one of central London’s best. In 1951 the restaurant came to the area to be near the Indian Embassy, because many officers were homesick for authentic Punjabi vegetarian food. Although the restaurant now serves meat dishes too, the focus hasn't changed much and you'll still find great north Indian food at affordable prices — mains start at just £5.95. Visit the website 7/24 The Wallace Restaurant Good for vegetarians Marylebone Marylebone Romantically cocooned inside The Wallace Collection museum, this brasserie is housed in a glass-covered courtyard where the expanse of sky overhead makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean holiday. Well, almost. Try the tortellini made with squash puree and pecorino. A great restaurant to take the special herbivore in your life to. Romantically cocooned inside The Wallace Collection museum, this brasserie is housed in a glass-covered courtyard where the expanse of sky overhead makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean holiday. Well, almost. Try the tortellini made with squash puree and pecorino. A great restaurant to take the special herbivore in your life to. Visit the website 8/24 Grain Store Good for vegetarians King’s Cross King’s Cross There’s no shortage of meat on the Grain Store menu, but chef Bruno Loubet ensures vegetables are always the stars — and there are plenty of meat-free masterpieces. These span wild mushroom and Montgomery cheddar croquettes with truffle salt; baked beetroot ''carpaccio'' with fermented beetroot dressing and spiced labneh; and chili con veggie with mixed rice and sour cream. There’s no shortage of meat on the Grain Store menu, but chef Bruno Loubet ensures vegetables are always the stars — and there are plenty of meat-free masterpieces. These span wild mushroom and Montgomery cheddar croquettes with truffle salt; baked beetroot ''carpaccio'' with fermented beetroot dressing and spiced labneh; and chili con veggie with mixed rice and sour cream. Visit the website 9/24 Vantra Vitao Entirely vegetarian Oxford Street Oxford Street Vantra Vitao sits at the hardcore end of the meat-free spectrum and won’t be for everyone — but it does warrant a mention. It’s vegan, nutrition focussed and fond of raw dishes. Expect nut cheese, cold-pressed juices, sprouted salads and fermented foods galore. Vantra Vitao sits at the hardcore end of the meat-free spectrum and won’t be for everyone — but it does warrant a mention. It’s vegan, nutrition focussed and fond of raw dishes. Expect nut cheese, cold-pressed juices, sprouted salads and fermented foods galore. Visit the website 10/24 inSpiral Entirely vegetarian Camden Camden This longstanding canalside café, bar and restaurant is entirely gluten-free, vegan and all-natural with no MSG or the likes. Come for all manner of healthily made cakes and tarts along with homely bakes and twists on more classic dishes — layered lasagne without any pasta, for example. Regular live music adds to the always upbeat, friendly atmosphere. This is an institution worth checking out. This longstanding canalside café, bar and restaurant is entirely gluten-free, vegan and all-natural with no MSG or the likes. Come for all manner of healthily made cakes and tarts along with homely bakes and twists on more classic dishes — layered lasagne without any pasta, for example. Regular live music adds to the always upbeat, friendly atmosphere. This is an institution worth checking out. Visit the website 11/24 Nama Entirely vegetarian Notting Hill Notting Hill Nama is another one that will divide opinions. The raw, vegan food can come across as worthy and portions are seriously on the small side — but at its strongest the cooking is seriously clever. The range of healthy desserts (especially the fermented blueberry cheesecake, without cheese) are excellent as are the indulgent-tasting smoothies, while many also rate the takes on classics such as cannelloni, pad Thai and chilli. Nama is another one that will divide opinions. The raw, vegan food can come across as worthy and portions are seriously on the small side — but at its strongest the cooking is seriously clever. The range of healthy desserts (especially the fermented blueberry cheesecake, without cheese) are excellent as are the indulgent-tasting smoothies, while many also rate the takes on classics such as cannelloni, pad Thai and chilli. Visit the website 12/24 Sagar Entirely vegetarian Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Hammersmith Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Hammersmith London’s three branches of Sagar offer south Indian vegetarian cuisine , complete with vegan, nut-free, wheat-free, garlic- and onion-free options to please just about any diet. The range of dosas are a particular draw. London’s three branches of Sagar offer south Indian vegetarian cuisine , complete with vegan, nut-free, wheat-free, garlic- and onion-free options to please just about any diet. The range of dosas are a particular draw. Visit the website 13/24 Ottolenghi Good for vegetarians Various locations Various locations Yotam Ottolenghi’s eponymous mini-chain is a well-deserved, if obvious, inclusion in any veggie-friendly recommendation list. His pack of deli restaurants major on perky, vibrant salads along with creatively spiced bakes and all manner of sweet treats. Meat also features for those who want it. Yotam Ottolenghi’s eponymous mini-chain is a well-deserved, if obvious, inclusion in any veggie-friendly recommendation list. His pack of deli restaurants major on perky, vibrant salads along with creatively spiced bakes and all manner of sweet treats. Meat also features for those who want it. Visit the website 14/24 Nopi Good for vegetarians Soho Soho Also from Ottolenghi is this stylish restaurant near Piccadilly Circus, where meat and fish options sit alongside fresh vegetable-led dishes of burrata with clementine coriander seeds and plum wine, or roasted cauliflower with saffron, salsify, sultanas and crispy capers. Also from Ottolenghi is this stylish restaurant near Piccadilly Circus, where meat and fish options sit alongside fresh vegetable-led dishes of burrata with clementine coriander seeds and plum wine, or roasted cauliflower with saffron, salsify, sultanas and crispy capers. Visit the website 15/24 Mildreds Entirely vegetarian Soho and Camden Soho and Camden Mildreds is a Soho institution, and there’s now a bonus branch in Camden too. It serves a vast array of vegetarian dishes ranging from chillies and curries to burritos and burgers, and has been doing so more than two decades. Dishes are unfussy and unrefined, but nonetheless well-flavoured and reliably well cooked. An added bonus is that while portions are big, prices are impressively small. Mildreds is a Soho institution, and there’s now a bonus branch in Camden too. It serves a vast array of vegetarian dishes ranging from chillies and curries to burritos and burgers, and has been doing so more than two decades. Dishes are unfussy and unrefined, but nonetheless well-flavoured and reliably well cooked. An added bonus is that while portions are big, prices are impressively small. Visit the website 16/24 The Waiting Room Good for vegetarians Deptford Deptford This veggie and vegan café serves fresh sandwiches, soups and veggie leek, thyme and mushroom ‘sausage’ rolls, often smothered in its delicious homemade spicy Deptford Death Sauce. Sweet treats include pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup, gluten-free salted caramel flapjacks and banana and Nutella bread. This veggie and vegan café serves fresh sandwiches, soups and veggie leek, thyme and mushroom ‘sausage’ rolls, often smothered in its delicious homemade spicy Deptford Death Sauce. Sweet treats include pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup, gluten-free salted caramel flapjacks and banana and Nutella bread. Visit the website 17/24 The Modern Pantry Good for vegetarians Clerkenwell and the City Clerkenwell and the City Anna Hansen’s two Modern Pantry restaurants are far from veggie, but they do serve an almost unrivalled host of creative vegetarian dishes. Try a morning dish of poached eggs with wilted spinach on English muffins smothered in yuzu hollandaise, or a dinnertime celeriac, smoked tofu and cavolo nero tempura. Anna Hansen’s two Modern Pantry restaurants are far from veggie, but they do serve an almost unrivalled host of creative vegetarian dishes. Try a morning dish of poached eggs with wilted spinach on English muffins smothered in yuzu hollandaise, or a dinnertime celeriac, smoked tofu and cavolo nero tempura. Visit the website 18/24 Manna Entirely vegetarian Primrose Hill Primrose Hill This smart vegetarian restaurant is almost half a century old, and much of its menu is now also vegan and organic, with a bit of raw food thrown in for good measure. Intricate spicing and careful cooking ensures there’s plenty of interest (even for carnivores), while the skills of the kitchen also mean that the raw and vegan dishes are among the most accessible of their kind in London. This smart vegetarian restaurant is almost half a century old, and much of its menu is now also vegan and organic, with a bit of raw food thrown in for good measure. Intricate spicing and careful cooking ensures there’s plenty of interest (even for carnivores), while the skills of the kitchen also mean that the raw and vegan dishes are among the most accessible of their kind in London. Visit the website 19/24 Honey & Co Good for vegetarians Fitzrovia Fitzrovia Lentil stews, spice roasted pumpkins, fresh doughy breads and feta fritters are the kind of fresh-flavoured Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian dishes you’ll find at this small Warren Street spot. Lentil stews, spice roasted pumpkins, fresh doughy breads and feta fritters are the kind of fresh-flavoured Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian dishes you’ll find at this small Warren Street spot. Visit the website 20/24 Gauthier Soho Good for vegetarians Soho Soho French restaurants would be considered a no go by some vegetarians, but at this high-end Soho spot chef Alexis Gauthier turns that logic on its head by offering an all-vegetarian tasting menu. It costs £65 for eight courses and has recently included a carrot and orange purée with wild rocket and dandelion leaves as well as a brown butter and parmesan risotto with fresh truffles. French restaurants would be considered a no go by some vegetarians, but at this high-end Soho spot chef Alexis Gauthier turns that logic on its head by offering an all-vegetarian tasting menu. It costs £65 for eight courses and has recently included a carrot and orange purée with wild rocket and dandelion leaves as well as a brown butter and parmesan risotto with fresh truffles. Visit the website 21/24 Bonnington Café Entirely vegetarian Vauxhall Vauxhall Starting life as a squat, this south London restaurant, set in peaceful community gardens, strives to keep the caring-sharing vibe of its early days going. This means no service charge, no corkage charge for BYO, and great value food. A community of people take it in turns to play chef, and as such the quality of what you get can vary. Starting life as a squat, this south London restaurant, set in peaceful community gardens, strives to keep the caring-sharing vibe of its early days going. This means no service charge, no corkage charge for BYO, and great value food. A community of people take it in turns to play chef, and as such the quality of what you get can vary. Visit the website 22/24 The Haberdashery Good for vegetarians Crouch End and Stoke Newington Crouch End and Stoke Newington The menu here is split between veggie and non-veggie dishes so there’s no need to feel guilty about inviting carnivorous pals along. Breakfast, brunches and lunches are served at both branches — the veggie breakfast features halloumi and splendid homemade hash browns to make up for bacon and sausages — while the Stokie venue also offers suppers. The menu here is split between veggie and non-veggie dishes so there’s no need to feel guilty about inviting carnivorous pals along. Breakfast, brunches and lunches are served at both branches — the veggie breakfast features halloumi and splendid homemade hash browns to make up for bacon and sausages — while the Stokie venue also offers suppers. Visit the website 23/24 Ethos Entirely vegetarian Fitzrovia Fitzrovia This restaurant offers simple vegetarian soups and salads alongside sweets like doughnuts and cake pops. Be careful: the price is by weight not by dish, so don't go if you're feeling ravenous or you might bankrupt yourself. It's safer to snack here. For something filling, opt for the signature Aloo (potato) scotch eggs, perked up with a sweet and spicy ketchup. This restaurant offers simple vegetarian soups and salads alongside sweets like doughnuts and cake pops. Be careful: the price is by weight not by dish, so don't go if you're feeling ravenous or you might bankrupt yourself. It's safer to snack here. For something filling, opt for the signature Aloo (potato) scotch eggs, perked up with a sweet and spicy ketchup. Visit the website 24/24 Honest Burger Good for vegetarians Various locations Various locations You might not have been expecting to see a burger joint in this list — but who says vegetarians don’t like a filled bap now and then? Honest Burger offers one of London’s best veggie burgers, featuring a spiced pakora-like patty of cauliflower, tomato, sweetcorn and shallots. Have it with a portion fo Honest’s signature rosemary chips. You might not have been expecting to see a burger joint in this list — but who says vegetarians don’t like a filled bap now and then? Honest Burger offers one of London’s best veggie burgers, featuring a spiced pakora-like patty of cauliflower, tomato, sweetcorn and shallots. Have it with a portion fo Honest’s signature rosemary chips. Visit the website 1/24 The Dairy / The Manor Good for vegetarians Clapham Clapham For relaxed but fine veggie dining, it’s hard to top a trip to Clapham’s The Dairy, or sister venue The Manor. They are not exclusively vegetarian but will gladly whip you up a menu that is, consisting of dishes such as salt-baked beetroot with cobnuts and damson; toasted grains with wild mushrooms and salsify; or roasted artichoke with pear and truffle. As a bonus, some of the veg is grown on The Dairy’s roof. For relaxed but fine veggie dining, it’s hard to top a trip to Clapham’s The Dairy, or sister venue The Manor. They are not exclusively vegetarian but will gladly whip you up a menu that is, consisting of dishes such as salt-baked beetroot with cobnuts and damson; toasted grains with wild mushrooms and salsify; or roasted artichoke with pear and truffle. As a bonus, some of the veg is grown on The Dairy’s roof. Visit the website 2/24 Vanilla Black Entirely vegetarian the City the City The ne plus ultra of the London vegetarian scene has to be the Michelin-recommended Vanilla Black. The exciting menu has what it takes to entice even the most hardened of carnivores — try the yellow pea soup with Marmite dumplings, dried yeast and pumpkin terrine with orange purée, or brie ice cream and poached blackberries. The main menu is vegetarian, but both vegan and wheat-free options are also available. The ne plus ultra of the London vegetarian scene has to be the Michelin-recommended Vanilla Black. The exciting menu has what it takes to entice even the most hardened of carnivores — try the yellow pea soup with Marmite dumplings, dried yeast and pumpkin terrine with orange purée, or brie ice cream and poached blackberries. The main menu is vegetarian, but both vegan and wheat-free options are also available. Visit the website 3/24 The Palomar Good for vegetarians Soho Soho From fattoush salad and homemade labneh to cauliflower “steak” and London’s best polenta, The Palomar serves a sprightly array of veggie dishes that even the most dedicated of meat-eater would happily devour. Not that they don’t do equally good things with meat, of course... From fattoush salad and homemade labneh to cauliflower “steak” and London’s best polenta, The Palomar serves a sprightly array of veggie dishes that even the most dedicated of meat-eater would happily devour. Not that they don’t do equally good things with meat, of course... Visit the website 4/24 Roast Good for vegetarians Borough Market Borough Market Given the name, you’d be forgiven for thinking Roast is just another pilgrimage spot for hard-core carnivores, but there’s plenty to offer for vegetarians too. There’s actually a whole separate menu – quite a treat when considering the usual paltry couple of offerings added as an afterthought that you find all too often. You can tell that head chef Stuart Cauldwell has really thought about it; creating dishes that are exploratory, seasonal and flavoursome with superbly satisfying textures as well. The spinach and pine nut scotch egg (pictured) is a winner; as is the baked charcoal cheddar soufflé. Follow either up with the black truffle and burrata parcels for a meal that even your meat-eating companions will be envious of. Given the name, you’d be forgiven for thinking Roast is just another pilgrimage spot for hard-core carnivores, but there’s plenty to offer for vegetarians too. There’s actually a whole separate menu – quite a treat when considering the usual paltry couple of offerings added as an afterthought that you find all too often. You can tell that head chef Stuart Cauldwell has really thought about it; creating dishes that are exploratory, seasonal and flavoursome with superbly satisfying textures as well. The spinach and pine nut scotch egg (pictured) is a winner; as is the baked charcoal cheddar soufflé. Follow either up with the black truffle and burrata parcels for a meal that even your meat-eating companions will be envious of. Visit the website 5/24 Wild Food Café Entirely vegetarian Covent Garden Covent Garden Sprouting humous, 'living' breads and raw foods are the order of the day at this super-healthy Covent Garden stalwart. Try the Ayurvedic super salad: a saintly meal made with lamb's lettuce, amaranth, spiralized courgettes, hijiki seaweed, slices of artichoke hearts, avocado, cucumber, red pepper cubes, coriander and rocket with parsley pesto and mango salsa along with activated savory seeds (soaked to activate the germination process), flavoured with leafy greens and spices, and marinated shiitake mushrooms. Phew! That's a lot of veg. Sprouting humous, 'living' breads and raw foods are the order of the day at this super-healthy Covent Garden stalwart. Try the Ayurvedic super salad: a saintly meal made with lamb's lettuce, amaranth, spiralized courgettes, hijiki seaweed, slices of artichoke hearts, avocado, cucumber, red pepper cubes, coriander and rocket with parsley pesto and mango salsa along with activated savory seeds (soaked to activate the germination process), flavoured with leafy greens and spices, and marinated shiitake mushrooms. Phew! That's a lot of veg. Visit the website 6/24 Punjab Good for vegetarians Covent Garden Covent Garden There are no shortage of restaurants serving great vegetarian Indian dishes in London, but this is one of central London’s best. In 1951 the restaurant came to the area to be near the Indian Embassy, because many officers were homesick for authentic Punjabi vegetarian food. Although the restaurant now serves meat dishes too, the focus hasn't changed much and you'll still find great north Indian food at affordable prices — mains start at just £5.95. There are no shortage of restaurants serving great vegetarian Indian dishes in London, but this is one of central London’s best. In 1951 the restaurant came to the area to be near the Indian Embassy, because many officers were homesick for authentic Punjabi vegetarian food. Although the restaurant now serves meat dishes too, the focus hasn't changed much and you'll still find great north Indian food at affordable prices — mains start at just £5.95. Visit the website 7/24 The Wallace Restaurant Good for vegetarians Marylebone Marylebone Romantically cocooned inside The Wallace Collection museum, this brasserie is housed in a glass-covered courtyard where the expanse of sky overhead makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean holiday. Well, almost. Try the tortellini made with squash puree and pecorino. A great restaurant to take the special herbivore in your life to. Romantically cocooned inside The Wallace Collection museum, this brasserie is housed in a glass-covered courtyard where the expanse of sky overhead makes you feel like you're on a Mediterranean holiday. Well, almost. Try the tortellini made with squash puree and pecorino. A great restaurant to take the special herbivore in your life to. Visit the website 8/24 Grain Store Good for vegetarians King’s Cross King’s Cross There’s no shortage of meat on the Grain Store menu, but chef Bruno Loubet ensures vegetables are always the stars — and there are plenty of meat-free masterpieces. These span wild mushroom and Montgomery cheddar croquettes with truffle salt; baked beetroot ''carpaccio'' with fermented beetroot dressing and spiced labneh; and chili con veggie with mixed rice and sour cream. There’s no shortage of meat on the Grain Store menu, but chef Bruno Loubet ensures vegetables are always the stars — and there are plenty of meat-free masterpieces. These span wild mushroom and Montgomery cheddar croquettes with truffle salt; baked beetroot ''carpaccio'' with fermented beetroot dressing and spiced labneh; and chili con veggie with mixed rice and sour cream. Visit the website 9/24 Vantra Vitao Entirely vegetarian Oxford Street Oxford Street Vantra Vitao sits at the hardcore end of the meat-free spectrum and won’t be for everyone — but it does warrant a mention. It’s vegan, nutrition focussed and fond of raw dishes. Expect nut cheese, cold-pressed juices, sprouted salads and fermented foods galore. Vantra Vitao sits at the hardcore end of the meat-free spectrum and won’t be for everyone — but it does warrant a mention. It’s vegan, nutrition focussed and fond of raw dishes. Expect nut cheese, cold-pressed juices, sprouted salads and fermented foods galore. Visit the website 10/24 inSpiral Entirely vegetarian Camden Camden This longstanding canalside café, bar and restaurant is entirely gluten-free, vegan and all-natural with no MSG or the likes. Come for all manner of healthily made cakes and tarts along with homely bakes and twists on more classic dishes — layered lasagne without any pasta, for example. Regular live music adds to the always upbeat, friendly atmosphere. This is an institution worth checking out. This longstanding canalside café, bar and restaurant is entirely gluten-free, vegan and all-natural with no MSG or the likes. Come for all manner of healthily made cakes and tarts along with homely bakes and twists on more classic dishes — layered lasagne without any pasta, for example. Regular live music adds to the always upbeat, friendly atmosphere. This is an institution worth checking out. Visit the website 11/24 Nama Entirely vegetarian Notting Hill Notting Hill Nama is another one that will divide opinions. The raw, vegan food can come across as worthy and portions are seriously on the small side — but at its strongest the cooking is seriously clever. The range of healthy desserts (especially the fermented blueberry cheesecake, without cheese) are excellent as are the indulgent-tasting smoothies, while many also rate the takes on classics such as cannelloni, pad Thai and chilli. Nama is another one that will divide opinions. The raw, vegan food can come across as worthy and portions are seriously on the small side — but at its strongest the cooking is seriously clever. The range of healthy desserts (especially the fermented blueberry cheesecake, without cheese) are excellent as are the indulgent-tasting smoothies, while many also rate the takes on classics such as cannelloni, pad Thai and chilli. Visit the website 12/24 Sagar Entirely vegetarian Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Hammersmith Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Hammersmith London’s three branches of Sagar offer south Indian vegetarian cuisine , complete with vegan, nut-free, wheat-free, garlic- and onion-free options to please just about any diet. The range of dosas are a particular draw. London’s three branches of Sagar offer south Indian vegetarian cuisine , complete with vegan, nut-free, wheat-free, garlic- and onion-free options to please just about any diet. The range of dosas are a particular draw. Visit the website 13/24 Ottolenghi Good for vegetarians Various locations Various locations Yotam Ottolenghi’s eponymous mini-chain is a well-deserved, if obvious, inclusion in any veggie-friendly recommendation list. His pack of deli restaurants major on perky, vibrant salads along with creatively spiced bakes and all manner of sweet treats. Meat also features for those who want it. Yotam Ottolenghi’s eponymous mini-chain is a well-deserved, if obvious, inclusion in any veggie-friendly recommendation list. His pack of deli restaurants major on perky, vibrant salads along with creatively spiced bakes and all manner of sweet treats. Meat also features for those who want it. Visit the website 14/24 Nopi Good for vegetarians Soho Soho Also from Ottolenghi is this stylish restaurant near Piccadilly Circus, where meat and fish options sit alongside fresh vegetable-led dishes of burrata with clementine coriander seeds and plum wine, or roasted cauliflower with saffron, salsify, sultanas and crispy capers. Also from Ottolenghi is this stylish restaurant near Piccadilly Circus, where meat and fish options sit alongside fresh vegetable-led dishes of burrata with clementine coriander seeds and plum wine, or roasted cauliflower with saffron, salsify, sultanas and crispy capers. Visit the website 15/24 Mildreds Entirely vegetarian Soho and Camden Soho and Camden Mildreds is a Soho institution, and there’s now a bonus branch in Camden too. It serves a vast array of vegetarian dishes ranging from chillies and curries to burritos and burgers, and has been doing so more than two decades. Dishes are unfussy and unrefined, but nonetheless well-flavoured and reliably well cooked. An added bonus is that while portions are big, prices are impressively small. Mildreds is a Soho institution, and there’s now a bonus branch in Camden too. It serves a vast array of vegetarian dishes ranging from chillies and curries to burritos and burgers, and has been doing so more than two decades. Dishes are unfussy and unrefined, but nonetheless well-flavoured and reliably well cooked. An added bonus is that while portions are big, prices are impressively small. Visit the website 16/24 The Waiting Room Good for vegetarians Deptford Deptford This veggie and vegan café serves fresh sandwiches, soups and veggie leek, thyme and mushroom ‘sausage’ rolls, often smothered in its delicious homemade spicy Deptford Death Sauce. Sweet treats include pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup, gluten-free salted caramel flapjacks and banana and Nutella bread. This veggie and vegan café serves fresh sandwiches, soups and veggie leek, thyme and mushroom ‘sausage’ rolls, often smothered in its delicious homemade spicy Deptford Death Sauce. Sweet treats include pancakes with fresh fruit and maple syrup, gluten-free salted caramel flapjacks and banana and Nutella bread. Visit the website 17/24 The Modern Pantry Good for vegetarians Clerkenwell and the City Clerkenwell and the City Anna Hansen’s two Modern Pantry restaurants are far from veggie, but they do serve an almost unrivalled host of creative vegetarian dishes. Try a morning dish of poached eggs with wilted spinach on English muffins smothered in yuzu hollandaise, or a dinnertime celeriac, smoked tofu and cavolo nero tempura. Anna Hansen’s two Modern Pantry restaurants are far from veggie, but they do serve an almost unrivalled host of creative vegetarian dishes. Try a morning dish of poached eggs with wilted spinach on English muffins smothered in yuzu hollandaise, or a dinnertime celeriac, smoked tofu and cavolo nero tempura. Visit the website 18/24 Manna Entirely vegetarian Primrose Hill Primrose Hill This smart vegetarian restaurant is almost half a century old, and much of its menu is now also vegan and organic, with a bit of raw food thrown in for good measure. Intricate spicing and careful cooking ensures there’s plenty of interest (even for carnivores), while the skills of the kitchen also mean that the raw and vegan dishes are among the most accessible of their kind in London. This smart vegetarian restaurant is almost half a century old, and much of its menu is now also vegan and organic, with a bit of raw food thrown in for good measure. Intricate spicing and careful cooking ensures there’s plenty of interest (even for carnivores), while the skills of the kitchen also mean that the raw and vegan dishes are among the most accessible of their kind in London. Visit the website 19/24 Honey & Co Good for vegetarians Fitzrovia Fitzrovia Lentil stews, spice roasted pumpkins, fresh doughy breads and feta fritters are the kind of fresh-flavoured Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian dishes you’ll find at this small Warren Street spot. Lentil stews, spice roasted pumpkins, fresh doughy breads and feta fritters are the kind of fresh-flavoured Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian dishes you’ll find at this small Warren Street spot. Visit the website 20/24 Gauthier Soho Good for vegetarians Soho Soho French restaurants would be considered a no go by some vegetarians, but at this high-end Soho spot chef Alexis Gauthier turns that logic on its head by offering an all-vegetarian tasting menu. It costs £65 for eight courses and has recently included a carrot and orange purée with wild rocket and dandelion leaves as well as a brown butter and parmesan risotto with fresh truffles. French restaurants would be considered a no go by some vegetarians, but at this high-end Soho spot chef Alexis Gauthier turns that logic on its head by offering an all-vegetarian tasting menu. It costs £65 for eight courses and has recently included a carrot and orange purée with wild rocket and dandelion leaves as well as a brown butter and parmesan risotto with fresh truffles. Visit the website 21/24 Bonnington Café Entirely vegetarian Vauxhall Vauxhall Starting life as a squat, this south London restaurant, set in peaceful community gardens, strives to keep the caring-sharing vibe of its early days going. This means no service charge, no corkage charge for BYO, and great value food. A community of people take it in turns to play chef, and as such the quality of what you get can vary. Starting life as a squat, this south London restaurant, set in peaceful community gardens, strives to keep the caring-sharing vibe of its early days going. This means no service charge, no corkage charge for BYO, and great value food. A community of people take it in turns to play chef, and as such the quality of what you get can vary. Visit the website 22/24 The Haberdashery Good for vegetarians Crouch End and Stoke Newington Crouch End and Stoke Newington The menu here is split between veggie and non-veggie dishes so there’s no need to feel guilty about inviting carnivorous pals along. Breakfast, brunches and lunches are served at both branches — the veggie breakfast features halloumi and splendid homemade hash browns to make up for bacon and sausages — while the Stokie venue also offers suppers. The menu here is split between veggie and non-veggie dishes so there’s no need to feel guilty about inviting carnivorous pals along. Breakfast, brunches and lunches are served at both branches — the veggie breakfast features halloumi and splendid homemade hash browns to make up for bacon and sausages — while the Stokie venue also offers suppers. Visit the website 23/24 Ethos Entirely vegetarian Fitzrovia Fitzrovia This restaurant offers simple vegetarian soups and salads alongside sweets like doughnuts and cake pops. Be careful: the price is by weight not by dish, so don't go if you're feeling ravenous or you might bankrupt yourself. It's safer to snack here. For something filling, opt for the signature Aloo (potato) scotch eggs, perked up with a sweet and spicy ketchup. This restaurant offers simple vegetarian soups and salads alongside sweets like doughnuts and cake pops. Be careful: the price is by weight not by dish, so don't go if you're feeling ravenous or you might bankrupt yourself. It's safer to snack here. For something filling, opt for the signature Aloo (potato) scotch eggs, perked up with a sweet and spicy ketchup. Visit the website 24/24 Honest Burger Good for vegetarians Various locations Various locations You might not have been expecting to see a burger joint in this list — but who says vegetarians don’t like a filled bap now and then? Honest Burger offers one of London’s best veggie burgers, featuring a spiced pakora-like patty of cauliflower, tomato, sweetcorn and shallots. Have it with a portion fo Honest’s signature rosemary chips. You might not have been expecting to see a burger joint in this list — but who says vegetarians don’t like a filled bap now and then? Honest Burger offers one of London’s best veggie burgers, featuring a spiced pakora-like patty of cauliflower, tomato, sweetcorn and shallots. Have it with a portion fo Honest’s signature rosemary chips. Visit the website

A range of rewards set up to entice investors include including a thank you dinner with the founders, a private tasting for 15, and a chance to dine free for life.

Dishes at The Vurger Co will include The Classic made with smoky black beans, peppers and corn topped with tomato, red onion and homemade Vurger sauce, The Mexican featuring a spiced jalapeno and pepper bean patty topped with hot salsa, chilli mayo and smashed avocado, and The Auburger made with a chipotle smoky aubergine, red onion and chickpea patty topped with cumin mayo and pickled cabbage.

Sides will include skin-on chips, sweet potato chips, truffle mac ‘n’ cheese and slaw.

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