Mildreds began in Soho in 1988 and has grown from a pioneering vegetarian restaurant into one of London’s best known names for plant based dining. The Lexington Street branch carries that history in the neighbourhood where the idea first took shape. Its position among the shops, theatres and creative streets of Soho makes it convenient for lunch, dinner or a pause during a day in the West End. The atmosphere is lively and informal, welcoming committed vegans, curious newcomers and mixed groups with equal ease.
The kitchen draws inspiration from cuisines around the world rather than attempting to imitate a conventional meat centred menu. Spices, herbs, grains, pulses and seasonal vegetables create dishes with contrast and depth, moving between comforting curries, burgers and noodles and lighter salads or small plates. Plant based ingredients are used for their own flavour and texture, allowing roasted vegetables, fermented sauces, crisp coatings and fresh dressings to carry the meal. Regular menu changes keep the selection connected to the season while preserving familiar favourites.
Sharing plates provide an easy way to explore several flavours at once, while larger dishes offer complete and satisfying meals. Desserts continue the fully plant based approach through chocolate, fruit, creams and baked elements without treating dietary choice as a limitation. Cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks are selected with the same broad appeal. The range lets diners build anything from a quick Soho lunch to a leisurely evening with several courses, and staff can help guests navigate ingredients or particular dietary requirements.
The dining room reflects the energetic character of Soho through colour, closely spaced tables and a constant sense of movement. Friendly service keeps the experience approachable even during busy periods, and the restaurant’s long history gives it a character distinct from newer plant based concepts. Mildreds Soho demonstrates how vegetable focused cooking can be generous, varied and socially enjoyable rather than restrictive. Its combination of global flavours, relaxed hospitality and a central location continues to make the original branch an enduring London destination.
Address: 45 Lexington Street, Soho, London W1F 9AN, United Kingdom
Mildreds Soho Menu
lunch menu
a seasonal selection of our favourite plates | 26.00 per person | for 2 people minimum
olive pickle mix
pita
padrón peppers
smoked sea salt
pimento butterbean dip
roast red pepper, smoked almonds
turmeric carrot hummus
spiced chickpea tahini dip, pomegranate, za’atar oil
guacamole verde
spinach pea avocado smash, salsa macha, pepitas
chorizo arancini
crumbed risotto fritters, aioli, chipotle ketchup
coconut corn ribs
lime leaf dressing, mango lime yogurt, mango chilli chow, toasted coconut
kiri hodi pilau
sri lankan coconut curry, cashew sweet potato pilau, tomato sambar, coconut cucumber sambol, beetroot raita
add any dessert
add a glass of trebbiano or sangiovese
dinner menu
a seasonal selection of our favourite plates | 32.00 per person | for 2 people minimum
olive pickle mix
pita
padrón peppers
smoked sea salt
pimento butterbean dip
roast red pepper, smoked almonds
turmeric carrot hummus
spiced chickpea tahini dip, pomegranate, za’atar oil
guacamole verde
spinach pea avocado smash, salsa macha, pepitas
chorizo arancini
crumbed risotto fritters, aioli, chipotle ketchup
coconut corn ribs
lime leaf dressing, mango lime yogurt, mango chilli chow, toasted coconut
kiri hodi pilau
sri lankan coconut curry, cashew sweet potato pilau, tomato sambar, coconut cucumber sambol, beetroot raita
coconut mango pickle slaw
add any dessert
add a glass of trebbiano or sangiovese
snacks & dips
the perfect place to begin
olive pickle mix / pita / paratha
sourdough flatbread
extra virgin oil, smoked salt
padrón peppers
smoked sea salt
pimento butterbean dip
roast red pepper, smoked almonds
turmeric carrot hummus
spiced chickpea tahini dip, pomegranate, za’atar oil
guacamole verde
spinach pea avocado smash, salsa macha, pepitas
harissa patatas bravas
triple cooked spiced potatoes, harissa tomato sauce, aioli
starters
made for sharing – or not
kimchi gyoza dumplings
korean cabbage carrot ferment, sweet gochujang sesame sauce, scallion ginger oil
chorizo arancini
crumbed risotto fritters, aioli, chipotle ketchup
coconut corn ribs
lime leaf dressing, mango lime yogurt, mango chilli chow, toasted coconut
tamarind teriyaki cauliflower cups
panko florets, baby gem lettuce, cucumber daikon pickle, wasabi mayonnaise
chipotle chick+n tinga tacos
warm corn tortillas, shredded chipotle chick+n, slaw, lime sour cream, charred pineapple salsa
burgers
fully loaded, served with lemon pepper fries
chick+n caesar
plant chick+n patty, caesar mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion relish, crispy onions, pickles, grated italian cheez
beetroot carrot vada
masala beetroot carrot patty, mango lime slaw, green chutney, tamarind chutney, soft herbs, beetroot raita
korean fried chick+n
plant chick+n patty, sesame chilli mayonnaise, kimchi slaw, gochujang glaze, herb shoot salad
smoky mushroom prime patty
seared meaty patty, aioli, glazed mushrooms, red onion relish, rocket, tobacco onions, salsa verde
load ‘em up
swap out your fries for a spice riot fries upgrade loaded with chilli miso dressing, sesame gochujang mayonnaise, pineapple salsa, crispy onions
Add Cheez Slice
Add Rashers
mains
flavour led & full of life
kiri hodi pilau
sri lankan coconut curry, cashew sweet potato pilau, tomato sambar, coconut cucumber sambol, beetroot raita
add paratha
shawarma kebab
glazed mushroom skewer, baharat salsa verde, tahini cream, spiced lentil pepper aubergine salad, batata harra, soft herbs, pimento bean dip
add pita
shiitake peanut laksa
red chilli coconut broth, stir fried shiitake tender stem broccoli, noodles, chilli oil, crushed peanuts, fragrant herbs
artichoke caesar salad
grilled roman artichokes, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing, fried capers, italian cheez, crispy kale
Southern Fried Plant Chick+n
kimchi bokkeumbap
fried rice, kimchi & gochujang sesame sauce, organic salt & pepper tofu, garlic aioli, nori
sides
lemon pepper fries
guacamole-pea avo smash
coconut mango pickle slaw
kimchi
rocket pomegranate side salad
spice riot loaded fries
loaded with chilli miso dressing, sesame gochujang mayonnaise, pineapple salsa, crispy onions
desserts
innovative sweets that steal the show
pistachio cheesecake
velvety pistachio mousse on kataifi chocolate base, pistachio cream, whipped cream, raspberries
sticky toffee pudding
warm spiced date cake, spiced apple compote, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
warm cookie dough blondie
Soft chocolate chip cake loaded with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate malt crumbs served with warm chocolate sauce
white chocolate tiramisu
almond sponge cake soaked in coffee, layered with white chocolate mousse
add scoop of ice cream
sourdough
wholesome blend of wheat, rye & spelt flour
avocado pea smash
sourdough toast, pomegranate, za’atar, soft herbs
kimchi grilled cheese
toasted kimchi cheez sandwich, gochugaru mayonnaise, korean sweet chilli sesame sauce
roast mushroom grilled cheese
flat mushroom & caramelized onion sandwich, aioli, chipotle ketchup
Add Rashers
big plates
the full english
scrambled organic tofu, sausage, roast tomato & mushroom, sauté spinach, maple baked beans, home fries, sourdough toast
the meze brunch
scrambled organic tofu, roast tomato, sauté spinach, padróns, carrot hummus, beetroot raita, harissa home fries, pita
pancakes
double stack of super fluffy buttermilk pancakes
berries & cream
forest berry compote, whipped chantilly, vanilla maple cream
banana biscoff caramel
biscoff sauce, biscuit crumbs, whipped chantilly, vanilla maple cream
make it a triple
add a scoop of ice cream
add organic pure maple syrup
porridge
made with gluten-free organic oats
Berries & Peanut Butter
Banana & Biscoff
starters
pre-theatre menu
kimchi gyoza dumplings
korean cabbage carrot ferment, sweet gochujang sesame sauce, scallion ginger oil
chorizo arancini
crumbed risotto fritters, aioli, chipotle ketchup
coconut corn ribs
lime leaf dressing, mango lime yogurt, mango chilli chow, toasted coconut
mains
pre-theatre menu
kimchi bokkeumbap
fried rice, kimchi & gochujang sesame sauce, organic salt & pepper tofu, garlic aioli, nori
artichoke caesar salad
grilled roman artichokes, sourdough croutons, caesar dressing, fried capers, italian cheez, crispy kale
chick+n caesar burger
plant chick+n patty, caesar mayonnaise, lettuce, red onion relish, crispy onions, pickles, grated italian cheez, lemon pepper fries
shiitake peanut laksa
red chilli coconut broth, stir fried shiitake tender stem broccoli, noodles, chilli oil, crushed peanuts, fragrant herbs
desserts
pre-theatre menu
sticky toffee pudding
warm spiced date cake, spiced apple compote, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
white chocolate tiramisu
almond sponge cake, coffee, white chocolate mousse
pancakes
weekend brunch
berries & cream
forest berry compote, whipped chantilly, vanilla maple cream
banana biscoff caramel
biscoff sauce, biscuit crumbs, whipped chantilly, vanilla maple cream
make it a triple
add a scoop of ice cream
add organic pure maple syrup
big plates
weekend brunch
the full english
scrambled organic tofu, sausage, roast tomato & mushroom, sauté spinach, maple baked beans, home fries, sourdough toast
the meze brunch
scrambled organic tofu, roast tomato, sauté spinach, padróns, carrot hummus, beetroot raita, harissa home fries, pita
sides
weekend brunch
rashers
maple baked beans
guacamole-pea avo smash
sausage
home fries
lemon pepper fries
mains
kids menu
hummus dip daps
nuggies, peas & fries
banger, fries & beans
scrambled tofu rainbow rice
dumplings & veggies
sweet
kids menu
biscoff ice cream
salted caramel ice cream, biscoff, cookie crumbs
drinks
kids menu
dalston’s peach
330ml
pimento ginger beer
250ml
carrot, apple & ginger juice
pineapple, apple, ginger & turmeric juice
celery, cucumber & apple juice
hot chocolate
colombia, single origin, 55%
snacks & dips
onion and garlic free
pita/paratha
Padron Peppers
Smoked sea salt
sourdough flatbread
extra virgin oil, smoked salt
burgers
onion and garlic free
beetroot carrot vada
masala beetroot carrot patty, mango lime slaw, green chutney, tamarind chutney, soft herbs, beetroot raita
bowls
onion and garlic free
tofu stir fry
salt & pepper tofu, shiitake mushrooms, tenderstem broccoli, sesame oil, cashew nuts and chilli
sides
onion and garlic free
Lemon Pepper Fries
desserts
onion and garlic free
Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake
Pistachio mousse, kataifi chocolate base, pistachio cream, whipped cream, raspberries
Warm Cookie Dough Blondie
Soft chocolate chip cake, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate malt crumbs, warm chocolate sauce
White Chocolate Tiramisu
Almond sponge cake, coffee, white chocolate mousse
Add Scoop of Ice Cream
white
vinho verde, barette, ab valley
portugal / sust
trebbiano, senso, emilia romagna
italy / sust
chenin blanc, rukwind, western cape
south africa / sust
chardonnay, impressionist 'the wattle'
australia / sust
sauvignon blanc, havelock, marlborough
new zealand / sust
mâcon-village blanc, domaine perraud, burgundy
france / sust
red
bonfaro tinto, dfj vinhos, lisboa
portugal / sust
gamay, 'les classiques', vignerons de ardechois
france / sust
morgon 'cote de py', famille gauthier, cru beaujolais
france / sust
sangiovese, allegri, emilia romagna
italy / sust
malbec, 'highest point', proemio, mendoza
argentina / sust
rioja tempranillo, bodegas taron, rioja alta
spain / co, sust
pink & orange
grenache rosé, le tuffeau, languedoc
france / co, sust
florence rosé, vergelegen estate, stellenbosch
south africa / sust
orange verdejo skin contact, parra jimenez, la mancha
spain / bio, org, sust
fizz
noughty 0% blanc de blancs, thompson & scott
germany / de-alcoholised wine, org, sust
prosecco spumante extra dry, portenova
italy / sust
cremant de bourgogne 'blanc de blanc' brut, domaine deux roches
france / sust
champagne vauban frère special cuvée, ar lenoble, damery
france / sust
small glass, big taste
a mini cocktail experience that’s just the right size
jalapeño cucumber margarita
jalapeño infused el tequileno blanco, cointreau, cucumber liqueur, citrus
dark chocolate old fashioned
four roses bourbon, dark chocolate liqueur, maple, bitters
beers
mildreds x unbarred casual pale ale
330ml 4.5%
mildreds x harbour singlefin lager
330ml 4.0%
lucky saint unfiltered lager
330ml 0.5%
sandford devon red cider
330ml 4.5%
cocktails
lime yuzu spritz
sapling vodka, lime coriander shrub, artisan yuzu tonic
lychee rose martini
gin by mildreds, lychee, rose, citrus
jalapeño cucumber margarita
jalapeño infused el tequileno blanco, cointreau, cucumber liqueur, citrus
pineapple aperol daiquiri
dropworks clear drop white rum, aperol, pineapple
passionfruit citrus paloma
banhez mezcal, passionfruit, artisan grapefruit & blood orange soda
dark chocolate old fashioned
four roses bourbon, mozart dark chocolate liqueur, maple, bitters
pink citrus spritz 0%
everleaf marine, artisan pink citrus tonic, grapefruit
lychee jasmine martini 0%
pentire adrift, lychee, citrus, jasmine infusion
homemade blends / cold brew tea infusions
chamomile & basil
wild rooibos & lemon
rose chai with sproud
juices
carrot, apple, ginger
pineapple, apple, ginger, turmeric
celery, cucumber, apple
soft drinks
dalston’s peach
330ml
pimento ginger beer
250ml
hot drinks
served with oatly or sproud
coffee by origin
americano / espresso
flat white / latte / cappuccino
speciality lattes
matcha / chai
loose leaf teas by rare tea co
speedy breakfast / rare earl grey / jasmine silver / wild rooibos / whole chamomile flowers / malawi green / da hong pao oolong
fresh mint tea / fresh lemon & ginger tea
hot chocolate
colombia, single origin, 55%
wine flight card
each pour is 75ml / enjoy a curated selection of 3 wines, each chosen to complement your experience
white
chardonnay, impressionist ‘the wattle’, australia / sust / fruity, unoaked / from the south eastern wine region of australia, an elegant unoaked chardonnay, bright lemon in colour and bursting with tropical fruits, ripe peach and citrus. the growers have a high focus on sustainability, shipping in the most environmentally friendly way and bottled at a carbon minus bottling facility
rosé
florence rosé, vergelegen estate, stellenbosch, south africa / sust / aromatic, fresh / an elegant blend of shiraz, grenache and mourvedre, pale pink with delicate flavours of strawberry and raspberry founded in 1700, vergelegen is south africa’s third oldest wine estate, dedicated to sustainability and organic practices
red
malbec, ‘highest point’, proemio, mendoza argentina / sust / juicy, velvety / a classic argentinian malbec, deep dark purple in colour with notes of bramble fruits, black cherries, plum and rich chocolate on the finish mendoza is the renowned wine growing region in argentina and has a wide variety of altitudes and micro-climates, allowing for a huge array of wines to be produced there
brunch cocktails
lychee elderflower bellini
lychee, elderflower, prosecco
make it non-alcoholic
noughty 0% blanc de blancs
coriander bloody mary
sapling vodka coriander infusion, spiced tomato juice