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Plants by Deliciously Ella

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Meal takeaway Vegetarian restaurant Vegan restaurant

Large windows bring ample light into this modern cafe serving an inventive breakfast and lunch menu. People often mention restaurant, delicious, service, staff, good, great, vegan, small, menu, plates,


Address

18 Weighhouse St, London W1K 5AH, United Kingdom

Website

deliciouslyella.com

Contact

+44 20 7436 9436

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Aneta 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for my birthday for lunch menu last week with my partner as I am a big fan of DE and love their products. The decor of the restaurant looks lovely and the ambiance is very cozy. The service was super friendly and casual, however very slow and not very attentive, took them 15 minutes to take our order (doesn't notice empty glasses or empty plates on the table - won't take them away after ordering, only take them away when there's no space on the table to put new meals). The place was barely busy with 3 full tables inside and 3 outside. Now the food... Looks so nice and tasty when presented and tasted great (is packed with ingredients and surprises with new flavours). I would avoid ordering the pasta and mac and cheese as it was very basic and you can probably make better at home from DE app. The portions were so small for the price. We had two courses from every plate (two small plates, two large plates, two sides and two desserts) and left still a little hungry after all that. Giving one star for flavours and one for decor and one for DE as a brand. I would probably only come back for coffee and dessert as I love the brand otherwise there are plenty of better vegan/plant based restaurants in London. Edit: just remembered that we have waited for our cocktails longer than for the food itself.
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hugh P. 6 months ago on Google • 245 reviews
    So the food was absolutely fantastic, beautiful presented and very tasty. Highly recommend the heritage tomato salad. The staff were very friendly. Also the coffee was incredible. The reason that I am not giving this place 5 stars is due to only having one toilet and not being able to serve any of their smoothies due to a non-delievry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angel I. 3 months ago on Google • 207 reviews New
    A lovely restaurant with a fresh and seasonal menu. The decor is lovely and really bright colours inside. The staff were great and service was fantastic. We tried the pumpkin and the risotto and for both, there was something that just wasn't quite right. The pumpkin a bit overcooked and the risotto lacked a bit of a punch. Having said that, the rest of the items looked great and the recipies make the place worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Miguel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food as usual, I had the pleasure to eat before the big change and I have say. I prefer the old system. It was a long way better, more options, better service. We had to wait 15min to receive the menu and long way more than receive the food. It looks like it was only 1 girl doing everything (who has amazing customer service) we have All the books from Ella and we trust the food and apply the recipes in our lives. I would give 5 stars but you have to look after this Ella! 😊🙌🏽
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael 1 year ago on Google
    Visited Plants for lunch. Food was ok but expensive for what you get. Big fan of Ella so a bit disappointed with the overall experience (lovely staff by the way). Overall confusing concept with the choice of menu items, selection of music and the decor. It’s obviously recently renovated but I don’t think it fits with Ella’s brand at all. Sad to say but I won’t be coming back for lunch again.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Isa R. 2 years ago on Google
    Genuinely feel sorry to have been so disappointed. I've been following Ella for a while and find her inspirational, so I was really excited to go for a treat and enjoy an healthy and balanced meal at Plants. Unfortunately I left the restaurant still hungry after having paid 16£ for a gem salad (literally - not even sliced) with couple of croutons, two spoons of sauce and two thin slices of aubergine crisps (described in the menu as "bacon".. quite a long shot in my humble opinion). My friend got the delica pumpkin, a really small portion and missing main nutrients - or anything that would fill your stomach. Location is cosy but not enough to make me pay a total bill of over 40£ and barely no food. I tried many vegan restaurants and never felt so hungry afterwards.. if you're supposed to take more than one large plate in a tapas concept, staff should let you know.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camille H. 2 years ago on Google
    It was absolutely delicious, what a wonderful experience! Pretty much tried everything on the menu and nothing disappointed us! It's definitely not cheap but from our point of view it was worth every penny! I've seen a lot of comments before going complaining about the service or the quantity of food, neither was a problem to us. I think the portions were relatively generous and the service was polite and just what you'd expect. Cannot wait to come again, definitely my favourite place in London. My vegetarian heart is whole again. See you soon!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claire S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was in London on holiday and have been following Deliciously Ella for years and have their cookbooks and app. My friend made a reservation at Plants and it was as great as it’s always looked online. The ambiance was great, staff kind and helpful, delicious food and an easy to use allergy guide. I even loved using the washroom in the basement and meeting the kitchen staff. I’d really recommend this restaurant even if you don’t always eat plant based, super flavourful!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunny M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice spot to sit alone and people watch out the window. Fair warning they close in the middle of the day. Asparagus is awesome (small plate). The risotto argues with itself: is it sweet, is it spicy, is it fresh??? The good news is that it is a large dish and with my glass of rose’ I was able to enjoy each bite for the flavor it offered. The peanuts added a nice crunch for texture.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andres P. 2 years ago on Google
    We’ve been huge fans of DE for quite some time, so we could not miss the chance to visit the restaurant in our visit to London. We loved every bit of it, the place is very comfy, service is great, and food did not disappoint. It was great to taste the real deal :) a bit on the pricey side, but it makes sense given the location. Looking forward to coming again and trying the new menu!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Remi C. 5 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    I was really impressed by how flavorful the food was. I will go back just for this! Great combinaisons of flavors and textures. We enjoyed every single dish On the other hand, service was friendly but very messy: multiple waitresses attending us, therefore asking the same questions. It lacks communication. The other issue is the prices. The plates are fairly priced, but given the place, £14 cocktails and £13 (!!) desserts seem unjustified.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana M. 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Food is amazing!! I definitely want to come back :) Loved all the dishes! The cashew butter is just something out of this world!! The atmosphere is great. The restaurant is really beautiful! The staff was nice but the service was just not what I expected for this kind of restaurant. A little bit slow, I always had to call them. There was not initiative. They are not organized. And I really think it’s not justifiable because the restaurant is small. So I really love this place! I have been wanting to go for a very long time since I am a fan of Ella! I loved the fact that they offer a chocolate bar at the end. That was delicious by the way. So next time I’m coming to London I will definitely go again :) I hope they keep up the good work and I would just improve the service :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luca G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place for anyone. You really do not need to be vegan to appreciate this restaurant: the food is delicious. On this visit, the occasion was a relaxed business lunch. We had wild garlic risotto, sliders and broccoli as a side. Everything was perfectly cooked, well paired and beautifully presented (loved the crockery). The service was lovely, informal and effortless. The dining room is beautiful but, since the weather was great, we dined out and what a great location! This restaurant is located on a quiet street just behind Bond Street, perfect for al fresco dining. Will definitely visit again :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan L. 1 year ago on Google
    From light and fresh to hearty and fried, there’s something for everyone. Every dish has unique flavours, so try and get a few plates to share for the best experience. A small place with homely, yet modern decor makes for a great spot for 2-4 people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uwe C. 1 year ago on Google
    How exciting!! I went to Ella’s restaurant on June 11 around 17:00 for coffee and dessert. The staff was very polite and accommodating, everyone had a smile on their lips and looked pleased to be working there. As for the dessert, let’s just say that if their was no one around me I would have picked up the bowl to lick the bottom! Hats off, it was delicious! Your restaurant was everything I expected and very classy and very clean. Thank you for the experience. I will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Chad H. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped in while in London for dinner. The food was good but quite unremarkable. My favourite dishes, and we tried them all, were the Caesar Salad and the Summer Stew. If you’re a Vegan I’m sure this place is splendid, as an omnivore there are many other places to try before I come back. Also if you go on a hot day you run a real risk of sweating to death, I was so incredibly hot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lives up to the hype; you’ll enjoy it whether you are a vegan or not. Everything was delicious especially the broccoli, fried cabbage and the spaghetti ragu as main. Very reasonably priced in my opinion, £150 for 4 with drinks and service charge. We will be back for brunch menu for sure. Well done Ella !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Neetul S. 3 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Had been looking forward to visiting here for all the vegan options. Small and large plates quite expensive for amount of food and not very flavourful. Desserts were delicious but £14 each. Overall disappointed with flavours and really overpriced

  • 5/5 Matthew W. 1 month ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Genuinely the best food I think I've had. The flavours were so deep and we were surprised at how tasty every dish we had was. There were a great variety of dishes too and drink selection (good wine range too). The staff were lovely and helpful with recommendations. The only improvement I could suggest would be having more than 1 toilet. Everything else was faultless. Personal fav dishes were the okra fries and the truffle potatoes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 B. 2 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    We've been wanting to visit Plants for years since we love the app from DE. The lunch was literally delicious, we had a great time. The staff is super friendly and we even had a small chat with our assigned waiter. Unfortunately the tables are quite small and since the food concept is a sharing platr theme, there is not enough room for 5 dishes plus drinks and plates. The prices are on the higher end but I assume that's due to the location in the city. After paying we received DE oat bars which was a lovely gesture and much appreciated. Would still definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 C R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fairly expensive, but a yummy vegan restaurant. Cute, cosy interior and has nice outdoor seating too. I would highly recommend the sourdough bread w/ cultured butter, the lentil spaghetti and the cashew pumpkin dish. Thnk the prices are a bit excessive, especially for the desserts and some of the small plates. I know it’s common for elite London restaurants to add service charge but I don’t like the way they go about imposing it. When we were deciding how to split the bill, the server said ‘and will you be splitting the service charge into two then’ as if it were implied that we had to pay it. They also added a £2 surcharge to the bill for a Ukrainian Charity without informing us beforehand. This added fee seemed quite sly, and I don’t like the way they try to guilt trip you into giving money to a cause they support. I think they go wrong in trying to make a customer’s meal into a charitable action. If the customer decides to donate they’re likely to be uninformed about where or who that money goes to or what the charity actually does. If the business wanted to donate to that cause, I’m sure with the prices they charge and the restaurant often being fully booked they would be able to do so of their own volition; Such as many high-end restaurants have done throughout the pandemic, by closing down their kitchens to customers so that they could use them to cook and donate food to people in need of it. On top of the restaurant already being quite expensive and serving smaller portions, it just doesn’t feel appropriate. In addition, the last time I booked a table here with a friend we felt the service was not very welcoming and was trying to rush us out to free up our table. Beyond this, most of the food tastes lovely and the ethical and wellbeing intentions in a high-end plant-based restaurant are cool. Overall, by adjusting the prices slightly, the service and additional charges, this place could become 5-star worthy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Diego V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lazily prepared mediocre food. ‘Fried corn’ starter was a bowl of store bought corn nuts, while the Caesar salad was two large pieces of lettuce drenched in sauce with bland croutons on top. I recommend passing on this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin E. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I booked for lunch and had the most amazing 3 course meal! The vibe was immaculate from start to finish and staff were very friendly. The food was delicious and lived up to the hype!! The spiced carrots, Ragu and chocolate torte were especially enjoyable! Will definitely be back for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! I had read that others did not enjoy the pancakes but couldn’t resist ordering them. Not sure why they didn’t like them as they were delicious- truly! Great to sit outside. Will be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ameesh K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, great decor. Service was good, but could be improved on. They do take long to clear plates from the table (noticed a similar comment in another review). I’m still happy to give them a 5 star.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Margo S. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first visit to Deliciously Ella since it went fully vegan - I'd heard good things about it so thought I'd pay a visit for lunch. I only wanted something small, so I went for two small plates - the Isle of Wight Tomatoes and the flatbread with cultured house butter (the 'butter' was very good!) and a glass of wine. Although I enjoyed the food , I thought it was over-priced for what it was. I will re-visit to try some of the other options, as I want to support vegan businesses. A note to staff - "you could be friendlier and more welcoming."
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Can highly recommend this place. The staff was so friendly! I had the vanilla pancakes + an iced coffee with almond milk. The pancakes were delicious and fluffy. Thank you for the lovely breakfast. Greetings from Zurich, Switzerland.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh K. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant! Had the best breakfast there and one of my favorites. The restaurant is so clean and modern, staff are all so friendly and happy to help. The food was so filling and delicious, but was a bit expensive. I would love to come back to plants and try more, as a vegan this is a perfect place for me to eat and I don’t have to worry about food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerlean L. 4 months ago on Google
    One of, if not the best restaurant I've been too. The food was wonderful, the desserts definitely worth it and the overal vibe and servers were very nice :) For DE fans and people trying to discover plant based eating this is a must go!

  • 3/5 Dovile N. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a mixed experience, some of the dishes were lovely. Sweetcorn risotto is a dream for example! However, something along the lines of rainbow salad was very basic and lacked flavour. Juices are tiny, more ice than juice and generally portions could be slightly bigger/more filling or then more special for the price.

  • 5/5 Ree M. 6 months ago on Google
    Such a delight to finally visit, came all the way from Christchurch,NZ. Everyone tried something different. Can’t go past the crispy tempura aubergine and glazed cauliflower. Beautiful atmosphere. Will definitely be one of my memories from London

  • 5/5 Michelle S. 5 months ago on Google
    Reservation recommended. Had the most incredible breakfast here. Got the garlic Avocado toast, yogurt parfait, and vanilla Pancakes. Everything was stellar and so flavorful. Apparently the restaurant is owned by a well renowned vegan chef!

  • 5/5 Amelia U. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Went to plants for a catch up dinner with a friend and was not disappointed! Food is so flavourful - recommend about 4 - 5 dishes for 2 as it’s a sharing menu. Potatoes were particularly yummy! Service was super friendly too - please pass on our thanks to the staff!

  • 5/5 Sylvia K. 8 months ago on Google
    Best vegan restaurant in the world to me. I have had lunch there many times and never ever was disappointed. It is just so delicious. Amazing. And very nice warm friendly waiters and waitresses. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Irene H. 9 months ago on Google
    I loved the late lunch I had here yesterday! I was very excited to come and eat here and the place exceeded my expectations. The decor is gorgeous, the staff very friendly and the food was delicious, nutritious and beautifully presented. The cauliflower was divine (my dish), hubby loved the spicy aubergine and my girls had the Asian noodle salad. Can’t wait to go back!

  • 5/5 SAJ 2 years ago on Google
    The best plant-based restaurant in London. Superb presentation, explosive flavours, chic ambience, amazing service. We even got to meet Ella ❤️!!

  • 4/5 Peter De C. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious ! Who knew vegan food could be this good 😉!!! All dishes are super savoury, tasty and varied. Non-vegetarian myself, this restaurant turned out to be a little unknown gem. A real pleasure, the aubergine dish and celeriac carpaccio are warmly recommended.

  • 5/5 Derek W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning food, and I can honestly say you won't miss the meat (coming from a flexitarian). Every dish has incredible flavour and texture, and everything we ordered was perfect. The decor inside is beautiful, spacious (well within covid guidelines) and compliments the experience wonderfully. Service was excellent and all waiters and waitresses were very polite and kind. The only slight dampener were the desserts, which failed to match the sky-high levels of the starters and mains, however I still have no hesitation in giving this restaurant a 5 star rating. It's a must try for everyone who loves food.

  • 4/5 Julia D. 2 years ago on Google
    A little pricey, but the food was great. I tried the slider sampler and the jackfruit avocado was my favorite

  • 4/5 Patricija �. 1 year ago on Google
    -Little cosy vegan restaurant with really gourmet menu. I had beetroot risotto which was nice and represented beautifully. - Nice gesture by the restaurant giving chocolate almond snack bag on visitors way out. -Quite pricey, but I guess the area dictates it. -Not impressed by customer service, too little attention, long wait to be served, and also waitresses didn't look presentable - all of them wore denim jeans and different kind of tops (including sparkly shiny crop tops), which not only didn't look smart and neat, but also you wouldn't differentiate them from the visitors.

  • 5/5 Paul M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic lunch! Three of us ordered more than needed but we knew we weren’t coming back for awhile and wanted to taste several items. The mushrooms (starter), broccoli (side) and the cauliflower schnitzel (main) were simply brilliant. Those were our favourites. The spaghetti, Mac n cheese were very good. The Paloma drink and the two desserts (apple crumble and babka) were very good as well. I wish this restaurant would open a location in Canada… sadly we live in a wasteland for delicious vegan options.

  • 3/5 Veronika K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice spot in an illustrious part of town. I had the butterbean and fennel stew main. It was more a soup with mainly sour notes. It tasted pleasant but not sure it was deserving of the £18 price tag... My friend had the aubergine main. She seemed happy with it. The staff were well-meaning if somewhat inexperienced. I would not be rushing back.

  • 4/5 Lucy W. 2 years ago on Google
    It was really good to finally be able visit and the food was delicious (no pun intended haha). Albeit it was quite pricey but does match up to other restaurants of this type I have been to. I can understand the price as they are trying to use organic & well sourced products, but since this is such a key factor of their business ethos, it would be pretty interesting to learn more about their ingredients on the menu. An all round nice evening :)

  • 5/5 matthew s. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is very delicious. Creativity, flavors, presentation, balance of taste were on point for each dish. Portions are good. I thought it was a great value for price. Service is very good too. We had a lovely experience.

  • 5/5 A C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious and full of exciting flavours. Would definitely recommend it price are high but worth it.

  • 5/5 Rita S. 2 years ago on Google
    Expensive but worth it. The small plates were our favorites, the mushroom scallops and the aubergine were super delicious and the plating was gorgeous. Out of the Main plates, the Barley risotto was the best. The flavours, the different textures and colours were beautifully balanced. The pasta dishes (spaghetti with chestnut raggu and the mac and cheese) were more "normal" and not so surprising in flavour but tasty overall. The desserts were also a good surprise, the chocolate babka was a good portion and super tasty, the vanilla and blood orange mille feuilles was light, fresh and crunchy (perfect for me). It was a beautiful all plants based meal, with no processed ingredients or fake meats, just plant magic. The service was also good. The prices are a bit on the high side, but it is all organic and also located in Mayfair so I wasn'texpecting cheap... When they change the menu I'll go back for sure.

  • 5/5 Alexandra P. 2 years ago on Google
    Really delicious food. We had the bread with cultured butter which was so good, really wish we knew how to make this butter at home, delicious sourdough flatbreads. For main courses we had the ragu spaghetti and barley risotto both of which were absolutely delicious. I’m unsure about the previous reviews saying portions were small ours were very generous and we were so full we were unable to treat ourselves to pudding. We had two sides of Cabbage with tahini crème fraiche and charred broccoli which we both agreed was the best broccoli we’d ever eaten (sorry mum). The restaurant is quite small but it makes for a nice atmosphere and the staff couldn’t have been more attentive.

  • 5/5 Mégane T. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved my visit! Definitely one of the nicest vegan restaurants I’ve been to. Great variety of dishes: sides, mains, starters were delicious and colourful. The staff was also really welcoming, thanks!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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