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International
Japanese
Beer/Wine
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Fusion
A casual restaurant by Alexis Gauthier that offers a seasonal bistro menu with globally influenced dishes. Shares space with Gauthier's 123V Bakery. Choices may include canapés and small plates, sushi, larger plates and desserts. Open Tue-Sat 17:00-23:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
41 Reviews
First Review by T0
RC1
Points +964
Not casual but very good - Edit
Not sure why the description calls this a casual restaurant as it's quite high-end. The food is special and very good.
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ChristopheBaret
Points +78
Incredible sushis - Edit
The place is posh. The sushis are exquisite. Pricey, yes , but worth it. The weird thing is they offer you water the moment you sit but there are many more options à la carte
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-28
Pros: Food, Ambiance
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RichardGundelach
Points +91
Amazing food. Beautiful restaurant - Edit
Had the sushi along with the flatbread and caviar before heading to the theatre. Everything was amazing and the staff there are excellent. Great experience!
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MagaliEledhwen
Points +2394
Amazing food - Edit
I had the Christmas menu, which was really amazing.
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ChiaraRossi82
Points +48
Indimenticabile - Edit
Cena fantastica allo Studio Gauthier!
Read moreAbbiamo provato il tasting menù: ben studiato, abbinamenti di ingredienti interessanti e sapori equilibrati.
Il dessert era superbo, sicuramente non è facile trovare una tale qualità in un ristorante vegano.
Atmosfera raffinata ma accogliente, mi è piaciuta molto la colonna sonora anni '80.
Super consigliato!
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DeanBracher
Points +22
Great Vegan Food - Edit
Staff, food options, sevice.
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hamishjazz
Points +136
Best vegan meal in London - Edit
Incredible dining experience. 3D printed flank steak was wonderful.
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flocitygirl
Points +1838
One of my favourites! - Edit
I'm a fan of all restaurants from Alexis Gauthier (123V, Gauthier Soho) but I've never tried Studio Gauthier because it opened just before I left London. I was there for a few days so I thought it would be a good occasion to try it - it didn't disappoint.
Read moreWe went for a selection of sushi that were all delicious. You can also go for unlimited sushi if you're really hungry (we didn't this time). The new decor is very nice too, it made me think of an afternoon tea type of place. Desserts are relatively small for the price but we were not really hungry anymore at that stage. We'll definitely go again next time we're in London!
Pros: Fully vegan, Amazing sushi, Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Can be quite expensive
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Shayrp
Points +42
Flavoursome! - Edit
Ordered the Caviar & tortelloni.
Read moreTucked away venue - the ambience was very warm and welcoming. Music was kept low enough to still converse.
Food was very flavoursome! I was particularly impressed with the Tortelloni (earthy, cheesy, creamy)!
Pros: Ambience , Quiet , Friendly staff
Cons: No hooks by tables to hang items
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Juliette2987
Points +36
100% recommend - new favorite - Edit
Great dish ideas, marvelous execution, fair prices (apart from the steak but the other options are great!), impeccable music playlist, the ambiance of the place is a lovely mix of chic-casual with nice book to have a peak at. Staff was super nice to us and made a little birthday chocolate writing for our friend on her plate.
Read morePeach tomatoes salad was a bit cheap on the peaches but still tasted great.
Pros: Brioche and Aubergine nibble, 3D printed soy steak (and the sauce!!), Peach and tomato salad
Cons: Not much peach in the salad, Steak is expensive
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mortsie
Points +134
Fabulous, creative, delicious - Edit
Fabulous, creative and delicious vegan food. Beautiful setting in the heart of London, excellent service and very good value for money.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious food , Beautiful restaurant
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KateBeavis
Points +423
Amazing tasting menu - Edit
Amazing tasting menu, staff were super attentive
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victisch1
Points +836
Delicious - Edit
Delightful tasting menu in relaxed surroundings. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-24
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ChenJunXian
Points +24
Bravo for the unlimited dishes of bottomless sushi - Edit
Best vegan sushi than in Bangkok.
Read moreThank you for your vegan cuisine.
Pros: Color of vegetables, Tasty, Creativity
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Blueberries
Points +350
High end dining experience in London - Edit
We went to Studio Gauthier on a Saturday evening, having made a reservation through their website. The restaurant is in great central location for the West End. We sat on a lovely terrace, shaded on a hot sunny August evening. We each ordered the omakase sushi experience, which was amazing. There was a really nice variety of tastes and creative flavour combinations, and the chance to try vegan salmon and tuna style sushi. For dessert we shared an earl grey shortbread, which came with a vanilla cream and berry sorbet. The staff were lovely and the service was prompt. Absolutely cannot fault it. It was not cheap, but not very expensive for London prices either.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, great location, good service, Tasty, creative high end vegan food
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plumblossoming
Points +198
Excellent special meal - Edit
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-03
Pros: Fully vegan , Atmosphere
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AllisonGarcia
Points +83
Good food, not so good ambience - Edit
The food was delicious but the setting/ambience was odd. We were seated in a comfortable booth but we were facing an empty room through a glass wall. Another business? It just made it not very cozy. Plus our backs were to the activity of the restaurant so we couldn't see wait staff unless we turned around 180 degrees, though they were attentive and pleasant.
Read moreDelicious peppers and hummus, and sushi, and a very good cocktail.
Pros: Creative dishes, Friendly service
Cons: Layout, Ambience
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PaulsBuffet
Points +3473
Interesting - Edit
Stumbled upon this place by accident but was pleasantly surprised.
Read moreI should probably add this as a disclaimer: I don’t know who Alexis Gauthier is and I don’t intend to find out.
With that out the way, I like the fusion aspect of their cuisine. It’s a fresh twist on things you know in a stylish, shabby chic and slightly minimalist interior.
We tried a lot of things and were not disappointed. Popping flavours, interesting combinations and on point presentation.
The slightly disappointing aspect for me personally was the size of the portions, granted the dishes aren’t very expensive so you can easily get two mains, but even that wouldn’t necessarily cut it for me.
Their menu isn’t huge, so if you’re a picky eater (which I am definitely not) you might have trouble finding something you like.
Overall definitely recommend.
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Evington
Points +3085
Great addition to London scene - Edit
I’ve been here for dinner twice and lunch once. There’s a set fine dining menu and a more casual menu offering many of the things that were available at 123V in Fenwick (now closed down). The fine dining is, of course, nothing like Gauthier Soho itself but there are some very interesting and exquisite dishes. Reasonably priced too.
Read moreI would strongly recommend this place. My only suggestion for improvement: the place can lack atmosphere. I’m not an interior designer but the way the place is laid out, the design etc could be revisited to creat a bit more energy and vibrancy.
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ItsHappyCow
Points +882
(More) casual fine dining - Edit
Food is similar to original Gauthier's, but the menu is shorter and there are menuless options. We had the menu and it was really good. Special mention to the scrumptious brioche!
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Happy_Bart
Points +3408
Casual fine dining - Edit
Nice treat! Not cheap but I think it's worth the money overall. You get a nice selection with the tasting menu.
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hungryvegan23
Points +739
Sublime - Edit
One of the best vegan meals I’ve eaten in any restaurant around the world.
Read moreNext-level flavours, textures and presentation, and really generously sized serves too (especially the salad) - no tiny plates with a single mouthful here.
The sushi (pictured, in part) was the standout but everything was incredible. We were totally stuffed and 100% satisfied by the end.
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lauraswanderlust
Points +175
Run, don’t walk!! - Edit
This is the new location from their old store in Fenwicks and it absolutely does not disappoint. The staff are attentive and on it - we got the bottomless sushi and honestly they only kept offering more, even catering to very specific requests!
Read moreThe vibe of the place is great for cute dates and they’ve got cosy booths too for groups. The sushi itself is outstanding and I can only recommend going bottomless and trying as much as you can .
Pros: Range and quality of sushi , Price is reasonable , Attentive staff
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Lenene
Points +892
Exquisite tasting menu - Edit
DELICIOUS! We tried the tasting menu (we took advantage of the 2 for 1 offer) and wow. Really worth it. The staff was friendly, especially Nolan.
Read moreWe were delighted to try brand new dishes, as well as some of our favourite sushi from 123V (Green dynamite!!) The vegan caviar was so so good, I also loved the brioche which came with the faux gras. I could go on and on about the positives, we will certainly be back.
Our only suggestions would be to have a menu of non-alcoholic drinks available, and to make sure that all staff is able to explain the ingredients of each dish. But we reckon some of the waiters are pretty new, so that makes sense.
All in all, highly recommended for vegans and meat eaters alike (they have 3D printed vegan meat!) #Veganuary
Pros: Tasting menu, Original ingredients, Classy and refined
Cons: Expensive, More non-alcoholic drinks needed, Better explanations of dishes
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JaneRichards
Points +165
Outstanding service and delicious tasting menu. - Edit
Celebrated our wedding anniversary here with the Tasting Menu. All the dishes were deliciously different, and the staff were efficient but also very welcoming.
Read morePros: Delicious tasting menu, Outstanding service
Cons: Expensive
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KT001
Points +1568
Loved the brioche and the sushi - Edit
I would go back just for the sushi.
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·X·
Points +22650
Studio Gauthier - Edit
Oooooh, this is a tough one for me, a 3 or 4? I rounded up because they are 100% vegan, but I am on the fence with the rating, really.
Read moreFood for Thought:
What are we expecting here? Are we expecting Gauthier at Studio Gauthier? It's important to keep in mind they are different restaurants and concept, with the former being more affordable and with accessibility to elevated cuisine and the latter being a Michelin star restaurant serving up vegan perfection.
There were positives:
The bill was drastically cheaper.
It was easier to get a reservation.
The food was still very creative.
But did I like everything and/or was I blown away? Not completely.
While the brioche was amazing...the server took away the bowl of veggies that came with it before we were finished, which was odd and very wasteful.
The Redefine Meat was overcooked and it tasted burned. I know Redefine Meat doesn't always taste like this, so someone made a mistake in the kitchen.
The potato dish was very tasty.
Everything else wasn't very memorable.
Will I be back? Not in the near term... But I may give them another shot once they are more established / have been open longer.
Based on the taste/quality of the brioche, I'll definitely be back to try the bakery!
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