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Mildreds Soho

Vegetarian · Soho

45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN

Budget £30 · typically ~£30 pp·1 min walk

Location

84Score
LocalBite score from taste, value, discovery, authenticity, and local confidence — not Google stars.

Taste

8.8

How good the cooking actually is.

Value

8.5

What you get for the money.

Discovery

7.5

How easy it is to stumble on, versus already famous.

Authenticity

8.5

How true it is to the cuisine — not a diluted version.

Local confidence

8.0

Whether locals who care about food actually go.

Why we recommend

Soho's vegetarian institution since the 1980s — bold global flavours, zero preachiness, and a room that still feels countercultural. Even meat-eaters leave satisfied; rare for plant-forward dining.

  • Standout orders

    Burgers, arancini, and tiramisu

  • Atmosphere & service

    Generous portion sizes and fair prices for the quality and service

  • Atmosphere & service

    Friendly, attentive staff and the lively, welcoming atmosphere

What to order

  • Polenta chips

    Our pick

    A curator staple at Mildreds Soho — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.

  • Sri Lankan curry

    Our pick

    A curator staple at Mildreds Soho — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.

  • Burger

    From reviews

    Diners highlight the burgers, arancini, and tiramisu.

  • Seasonal plates

    Our pick

    Ask what landed today — the kitchen rotates this based on what's best in season.

Good for

Exceptional valueSomething amazingNew cuisine

Practical notes

Book ahead weekends. Vegan options strong.

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