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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 Mon 12:00-17:00, Tue-Sat 12:00-23:00. Closed Sun-Mon.


73 Reviews

First Review by T0

lauraswanderlust

Points +175

Vegan
20 Jan 2024

Run, don’t walk!!

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!

The 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

Lenene

Points +882

Vegan
18 Jan 2024

Exquisite tasting menu

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.

We 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

JaneRichards

Points +248

Vegan
15 Jan 2024

Outstanding service and delicious tasting menu.

Celebrated our wedding anniversary here with the Tasting Menu. All the dishes were deliciously different, and the staff were efficient but also very welcoming.

Pros: Delicious tasting menu, Outstanding service

Cons: Expensive

KT001

Points +1630

Vegan
27 Nov 2023

Loved the brioche and the sushi

I would go back just for the sushi.

·X·

Points +28489

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Studio Gauthier

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.

Food 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!

VeganAnnaS

Points +2880

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Not quite there

Good food but lacks the atmosphere and level service of Gauthier Soho

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-07

Here.To.Travel_Jade

Points +12427

Vegan
01 Oct 2023

Fantastic tasting menu

We visited here in august, shortly after the restaurant had opened and got an offer (sign up to newsletter and follow on social media) for 30% off (there was also a 241 offer) as part of their new opening. Booking was essential & particularly if you want a table in the courtyard area which most people seemed to want to do. The staff were very nice and the staff and vibe was relaxed, although service could do with a little finessing (they were still being trained up). We got a tasting menu each and got one of each of the mains options that came with it. The courses ranged from very good to excellent, with the faux gras and brioche being one of our favourites, along with the sushi and caviar. The 3d meat was a bit too realistic for my liking but still very good. They didn’t have any non alcoholic beers stocked at the time. We really liked the fun 80s soundtrack. It’s nice to have fancy vegan food in a relaxed atmosphere

Laurabbb

Points +13

Vegetarian
29 Sep 2023

Good, not great

Quite a mixed experience. The food was interesting and inventive, but maybe a bit gimmicky. We ordered 4 dishes and I would probably order 2 again. I ate at gaulthier Soho a few months ago which was amazing, but felt the studio didn't quite hit the mark. It could have been improved with really simple changes. The staff were really friendly but a bit ineffective. They took our dessert order, and brought the dessert over, before clearing away our mains. We had to actually ask them to take the plates from our mains away when the dessert arrived which was odd. We were never asked if the food was okay, even though we left half the dessert uneaten. The music was very 90s pop/ r&b heavy which I like, but it didn't match the table settings or ambience. I'm a big fan of gaulthier though, so would give it another go in a few months once they sort out some teething issues.

Pros: Inventive , Friendly

Cons: Mediocre service, Inconsistent

ny1973

Points +48

Vegan
21 Sep 2023

Amazing

Had a two for one deal on the tasting menu and what a wonderful experience it was. Every dish was tasty and well cooked. We thought that the appetisers of quiche Lorraine and garlic and lemon arancini couldn't be bettered. Maybe they weren't but everything that followed was just as good. The staff were friendly and very efficient.

Pros: The food. All of it., The staff, The ambience

Cons: Can't afford to go very often

Frillykins

Points +657

Vegan
22 Aug 2023

OMG this is mind-blowing. Life-changing food!

It is a challenge to underplay how amazing this was as an experience. We had the 7 course tasting menu and as a long-term Vegan, the deep memories it evoked from before renouncing animals as food were powerful: salmon ceviche, fois gras with brioche...and the 3D printed wine-braised brisket (wow!), all delicious often alarmingly 'real' (my intellect knew what I was eating, but my senses and memories didn't). It is rare that an experience is both sensually delicious and intellectually and emotionally challenging (in a good way!). If you can get someone to treat you for a special occasion, they definitely go!

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-22

Pros: Redefining Classic French Cuisine, Comes with an amazing mission statement, Unforgettable

MsDW

Points +466

Vegan
18 Aug 2023

New restaurant by Alexis Gauthier

This is the new restaurant by Gauthier. It brings together some dishes from his fine dining restaurant and 123v. There is also a bakery.

The result is a little odd as you have sushi alongside French dishes.

You can opt for the tasting menu or a la carte.

We had the ‘caviar’ (nice but expensive for the portion size). Dragon rolls, sushi tacos (highly recommend these) and the pithivier (my partner’s fave).

Recommend this restaurant if you don’t want the formality of the Soho townhouse but want to experience the amazing food.

Pros: Waving the flag for vegan fine dining.

TracySavage

Points +365

Vegan
06 Aug 2023

Fantastic staff. Food not quite as good as expected

We went for the tasting menu. All courses except one were delicious however there became quite a bit of a wait when they got particularly busy then my food was well overdone and not so tasty. As the staff are so lovely and they were really busy we didn't mind too much but it would have been nice to be offered a complimentary drink as a sorry for the wait.

Pros: Imaginative food, Fruit de la mer, Ambience and staff

Cons: Long wait between some courses

Mariepeace

Points +29

Vegan
03 Aug 2023

Delicious array of flavours

Really thrilled to have such a sumptuous vegan tasting menu. Each course was a fresh delight. A relaxed atmosphere with efficient service. Very much hope to return.

Pandawan

Points +1065

Vegan
02 Aug 2023

Absolutely Amazing Food. Teething trouble on service

Absolutely wonderful food. Loved the space. Outside looked fun.
Once they improve the service systems they’ll be 6*

Pros: Wonderful food!, Nice ambience, Alexis Gauthier confirmed improving service

Cons: Service was a challenge on my visit.

AlisonHarpy

Points +437

Vegan
02 Aug 2023

Adventurous cuisine, relaxed dog-friendly atmosphere

We sat outside on the terrace which is in a kind of courtyard between office buildings but feels surprisingly peaceful and secluded, at least in the evening.

We decided to order from the a la carte menu and as there were three of us we were able to try all three large plates, all of which were excellent I thought. Everything here is creatively seasoned and tastes different from what I've experienced before. I had read an enthusiastic report of the pithivier with mushrooms, but we thought the chard dish with anise was even more interesting. The blackberry salad accompanying the pithivier is also memorable.

My sushi starter was also fine (there isn't as big a selection as at 123V but still several to choose from). A side salad was generous with a tasty dressing, and my companions (including the dog) thought highly of the sourdough bread. A pavlova-type dessert was generous enough for the two people who were interested and the strawberry topping was the main event rather than an afterthought.

The staff were extremely kind and helpful as well as efficient. I will definitely be back - it's a bit beyond my usual budget but nonetheless good value considering the thought and work that goes into it. If you get on the mailing list you will be sent special offers. I'd like to try the bakery at the front which I think operates as a café during the day.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-02

Pros: Outstanding vegan cuisine, Charming, efficient staff, Dog-friendly

Jemmaceg

Points +1017

Vegan
21 Jul 2023

Loved it!

Totally vegan, relaxed upmarket restaurant. The menu is small with bread, starters, sushi and large plates. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was great and the atmosphere warm and friendly, with cool tunes and comfortable seating.
We used the introductory 30% off food, and ordered enough bread, starters, sushi, mains and desserts to fill four people, plus a few drinks each and it came to £50 per head. Even at full price this place is great value for the delicious food and lovely setting.
Special mentions to the cocktails, the sushi; so much more than average vegan sushi, it was really innovative. And to all the aubergine based dishes-delicious!
Definitely recommend booking, we’ll be back for sure :)

alistar

Points +5398

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Lovely setting

The strawberry dessert was fantastic with contrasting lemon and strawberry with chewy meringue and smooth lemon curd. The setting is beautiful too.

Pros: Seeing Alexis Gauthier making the food, Strawberry meringue, Brioche was awesome

SamGrady

Points +24

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Excellent

Only recently opened. Hybrid fine x casual dining. Very tasty. Particularly enjoyed the brioche starter and the meringue dessert.

T0

Points +356

Vegan
06 Jul 2023

Great place

A very nice new place of the Gauthier family with excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Lovely team.




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