Mildreds

Members choose Mildreds for:

• A quick, value-for-money, informal meal – any time of the day.
• One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in London.
• Its bustling, bohemian, Soho atmosphere.

Our restaurant expert Hernan Castro Vidal says: 'Mildreds, on Lexington Street in the heart of Soho, is an enduring institution. It has been a vegetarian and vegan restaurant for nearly two decades, and is still renowned for its deliciously nutritious, excellent inexpensive dishes.

'This is a vibrant restaurant, with a small dining room and photographs covering the walls. The tables' proximity to each other adds to the intimate, bustling atmosphere, and the restaurant's central Soho location means that diners are mainly young, fashionable professionals.

'Mildreds' menu is international, and has always strongly emphasised the best seasonal produce. It changes daily, but starter highlights include pan-fried cherry tomatoes, halloumi and wilted spinach, and broad bean and quinoa salad with peas, mint and champagne vinegar dressing.

'Main courses range from mushroom, porcini and ale pie with mushy peas and fries to the popular burrito filled with refried beans, corn and red pepper topped with guacamole, smoked cheddar and sour cream. The portions are invariably large, so members recommend ordering cautiously to be able to enjoy the exquisite and unusual puddings – the tofu cheesecake is particularly notable, as is the house selection of organic ice-creams.

'Mildreds doesn't accept bookings; the restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis but minutes can easily be whiled away in the slightly hectic bar over a glass of organic wine or Sicilian lemonade.

'Lunchtime takeaway specials are also available, and include stir-fried vegetables with organic brown rice or an organic energising detox salad.'

Guide price

£15

Insider tips:

• Members recommend the popular home-cooked soups or Mildreds' classic organic detox salad.
• Mildreds also takes group bookings; the private dining room seats up to 24 people. Ask us for details.