Vegan-friendly
Mediterranean
Delivery
Take-out
Wine
Non-veg
London veggie restaurant. Reported to use dairy cheese containing rennet. Reported closed May 2022.
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18 Reviews
First Review by marcstevens
rebduck
Points +68
Sausage and mash - Edit
Not the most imaginative menu and limited choice for vegans, but the sausage and mash is great comfort food. Lunchtime salad stall outside is fantastic too. Vegetarians beware of Parmesan, although to be fair it is mentioned on the menu. I work nearby and service has been friendly every time I've visited.
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the_jez
Points +111
Was OK - Edit
Had the potato cakes which were nice and tried the homemade sausage which was surprisingly sweet (not in a good way). All meals were clearly marked as vegan and when enquired we were assured that the meals were vegan.
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ianhamilton_
Points +14
NOT VEGETARIAN - Edit
This listing needs to be changed to 'veg friendly', not 'vegetarian', although friendly is a bit of a stretch.
Read moreVery happy to serve animal rennet to all of their vegetarian customers, and staunchly refuse to do anything about it. Staggeringly rude staff and owner when questioned about it. Avoid.
Pros: Easy to get to
Cons: Rude staff, Rude owner, Not vegetarian
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houndmom
Points +258
casual yet elegant - Edit
Charming dining area with friendly service. Vegan items clearly marked, and in many cases, the vegetarian version can be vegan- ized. the falafel eggplant/aubergine dish was recommended and was delicious. save room for the Chocolate dessert. good with a 'soyuccino'.
Read morePros: Good flavors and portions. , knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff, Cosy dining area
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5018
Good food - Edit
This place is good. It's very small, with limited vegan options. I had a good meal, and would eat here again if I was in London often, but, for travelers with so many other options, this place would not make the top 10.
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technoveg
Points +117
Love this place, very quiet and cosy - Edit
Friendly and quiet location. Very small but you get a more personal touch. Food options are great too.
Read morePros: Food options, Great location
Cons: None
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LisPSC
Points +60
Nice food - Edit
We had a table on a small, covered outside area and it was a really lovely atmosphere. Service was very friendly. The food was good but I wish they had more vegan options. I had the artichoke starter and thought it was great. For mains I had the homemade sausage dish. The sausage itself was very tasty but the gravy wasn't really to my liking, I felt like the price was too high for just sausages and mash. The chocolate dessert was nice.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere outside, Great service, Good food
Cons: Lack of vegan options, A bit pricy
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VictorHugoLimachi
Points +381
A different and memorable vegan experience! - Edit
Every other weekend my partner comes to London and spend some time with. This secret Friday dinner was booked at Carnevale, which mean farwell meat:)
Read moreWe had the falafel and the homemade sausage, it was delicious. This was the first time eating Vegan food from the Mediterranean. Worth a visit!
Cheers
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ashwinn
Points +796
one of my new favorite places in London - Edit
Loved the gnocchi (which is not vegan because it has cheese). And the risotto. The vegan chocolate dessert is worth the trip over here.
Read morePros: cozy, unique menu, 100% vegetarian, mostly vegan
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Richard Ross
Points +1038
Great food in a useful location - Edit
Despite living in London I had never visited Carnevale before last Saturday but after seeing a film at the Barbican Arts Centre we realised it was just 5 minutes walk away. What a good decision. It is small but was not crowded on the night we went. The food was excellent, mainly vegetarian but with a variety of vegan dishes. The home made vegan sausages were delicious as was the chocolate roulade. It is always a treat to be able to get a vegan dessert and this one was exceptional.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Nice atmosphere and good service, Good location for the City and Barbican
Cons: Not completely vegan, Small so could get crowded., On the expensive side
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Carole1963
Points +16
Fantastic Vegan Options at Carnevale! - Edit
I just spent 3 days in London for business and was so happy to find Carnevale! The restaurant is small and intimate and the service was excellent. They had several delicious vegan options and each one I had was delicious. I would recommend reservations for dinner as the restaurant was quite crowded each night. I've been a vegetarian for almost 20 years and this is definitely a restaurant I would highly recommend for both vegetarians and vegans. Prices are very reasonable as well.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Excellent service, Intimate and cozy
Cons: May not accommodate large groups
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ForestQeeper
Points +521
Cozy place for couples - Edit
It's a very nice place for a couple, a romantic dinner or some quite chat with friends; there are very few tables (I ate there in January) and also very close one to the other, which I don't like too much. The food was good although not particularly creative, portions not exactly generous. The French waiter was very nice and helpful for us vegans. The prices were probably right for London, but too high in my opionin relatively to food. Absolutely worth a second try for the overall experience / atmosphere.
Read morePros: atmosphere
Cons: too "claustrophopic"
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hippublican
Points +286
Delish! - Edit
Carnevale was the first place we dined in London and it set the bar high.
Read moreWe didn't have reservations, so we were stuck at a small table outside on the patio. We actually didn't mind that since we were the only ones out there.
I ordered stuffed artichoke hearts which were sooooo good. I especially loved the caramelized onions that garnished the dish.
My husband got falafel and he really enjoyed it.
The man serving us was very friendly.
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veganaurora
Points +283
Especially delicious food and great atmosphere - Edit
I've been eating out a lot in London lately (it's great not having to wash the dishes)and have certainly had a varied experience. Some of the old established veggie places I always thought were good just don't hit the mark any more. But thankfully Carnevale is still as good as it always was. I hadn't been there in a couple of years but I'll certainly be returning much quicker and don't know why I haven't been back sooner! The atmosphere is lovely and intimate; it's a small, cosy place. And the food really shone when my friend and I went there a few weeks ago. The vegan choice was good, we had a yummy starter and my friend and I shared two really delicious mains, one, a mushroom pastry parcel, was extra special. It was the best dinner out I've had in ages. They've changed their menu since and the new dishes look very tasty too. I can't wait to go back. Keep up the great food, Carnevale!
Read morePros: Lovely atmosphere, Really tastu vegan food, Friendly staff
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moonbug
Points +140
lovely - Edit
I went there last night (Feb 2010) with a large group of vegans. They were really happy to point out what was vegan on the menu and answer questions on allergies.
Read moreThe menu isn't huge but the food was delicious. Even the "bangers and mash" which didn't look too appealing when it came out, tasted amazing. I had the panisse which came with a lovely vegetable sauce and quite a big salad. For dessert the chocolate raspberry roulade was amazing- one of the best vegan cakes I've eaten.
It's not a cheap place, but it's not too pricey either. A bit off the beaten track, but well worth a visit.
Pros: excellent food
Cons: small venue
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juliotnunes
Points +744
Carnevale - Edit
Nice little restaurant in a samll part of the town.
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Saddler
Points +141
Hidden gem - Edit
Although I live near London, I had never been to Carnevale. It is easy to miss; from the outside it looks like a shop and it is close to the city, an area that tends to be deserted at weekends. My wife, who is vegan, went on a wet Saturday night in June and it was half full. The people are friendly, there is plenty for vegans, including desserts (note the "s") and the food is beautifully prepared and presented. This is probably as good a place as there is for food in London. The only drawback is its size.
Read morePros: good feed, vegan friendly, friendly
Cons: small
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marcstevens
Points +114
Great for sit-down and takeaway - Edit
I've been to Carnevale (the owner tells me the name comes from the Latin for Meat and Empty, although he's not veggie himself...) many times, more than any other veggie restaurant because I work nearby. The sit-down menu is simple but excellent - doesn't change too often which is a double edged sword. The sandwich, salad and hot take-aways are so popular there is usually a queue out of the door throughout lunchtime. Nice kooky little place with good atmosphere.
Read morePros: Interesting & good food, Small but atmospheric, Good takeaway
Cons: Menu quite static, Very crowded
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