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Studio Gauthier in London serves a distinctly plant-based cuisine that secured a recent Good Food Guide rating. Founder Alexis Gauthier pioneered this approach after removing all meat from his original Soho venue in 2021. Evenings transform under head chef Alexia Dellaca-Minot, who guides guests through a creative five-course tasting menu built around seasonal produce and cutting-edge alternative proteins.
The daytime menu highlights a California cheeseburger featuring a coarsely ground patty that mimics traditional beef while melting vegan cheese between a soft bun. Guests frequently order the platter of hand-rolled vegan nigiri and crispy prawn tempura to share. A compact chocolate and hazelnut tart named after the Monaco restaurant where Gauthier trained closes the meal with rich praline notes. These carefully constructed plates demonstrate how modern vegan cooking continues to evolve.
The dining room sits on the ground floor of the BFI Fitzrovia headquarters along a quiet Stephen Street. Long wooden booths encourage groups to gather for afternoon lunches or evening cocktail flights. The layout remains fully step-free and wheelchair accessible throughout every seating area. Global flavors inform the daily buffet and late-night drinks list across this animal-free menu, which features European wines and cocktails honoring British screen icons.
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