Studio Gauthier

Studio Gauthier is next to the BFI in St Stephen’s Street, London W1, nestled in that 70s idea of the future, with round concrete booths with velour, pumpkin seating, polished metal, and the feel of the lobby at the Barbican towers. This restaurant is what we are all about: plant-based, but fun, chic, welcoming and unfussy. Not a macrame hanging basket or open-toed sandal in sight. And the prices? Well, set against the astronomical cost of Central London dining, this place is a bargain. We splashed out on the printed faux meat steak (ok, this was £30 but it’s a steak!) and the kohlrabi (£20), both of which were delicious. And the pudding. Come for this alone. Dark chocolate praline and genuinely crisp and gooey macaroons (£8.50).

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