Tibits

London Vegetarian Restaurant

Tibits is included in the Top 10 London Vegetarian Restaurants.

Tibits is a restaurant, a bar plus a take-away as you can get food to go.

Tibits is near Piccadilly Circus, in central London, is opposite the Absolut Ice Bar, and is part of the Regent Street Food Quarter.

Tibits is associated with Zurich-based Hilti, Europe's oldest vegetarian restaurant at over 100 years old, but Tibits is young, fresh and modern. The dishes have Asian, Indian and Mediterranean influences and it's all about offering healthy food: "Food that loves you back" is their slogan.

This large restaurant is on two levels, ground and lower ground, plus outdoor dining. There is flock wallpaper and velour seat covers in greens and deep pink but it's certainly not hippyish or overtly 'vegetarian'; it's a calm, chilled environment.

Food is bought buffet style by weight and you can choose from over 40 fresh, seasonal, hot and cold dishes. Simply take a plate (hot or cold available) and serve yourself from the 'Food Boat' then pay by weight at the till and order drinks. (Put your loaded plate on the scales at each till.)

Drinks

Tea, coffee and chocolate specialties, fresh fruit juice mixes, plus alcoholic options: aperitifs, cocktails, wine, beer and cider.

Child Friendly

Free babycinos (frothy milk), a Kids Lounge in the basement with a chalkboard wall for the kids to decorate, and a lift to get you and buggy downstairs safely.

I visited for an early dinner on a Saturday and found an oasis of calm after the busy shopping area just outside. I had a small dinner plate and a fresh juice for well under £10. There were funky tunes and friendly staff who made me feel really welcome.

I saw staff happily explaining how the system works to newbies (like me) and no-one left once they'd seen the delicious dishes on offer.

Other Diners: Couples having just a bottle of wine (it is a bar too); shoppers having coffee and a dessert; singles; friends and couples eating, chatting and looking chilled.

I'd definitely recommend Tibits and hope to return there regularly from now on.

Address:
12-14 Heddon Street
(Off Regent Street)
London
W1B 4DA

Telephone: 020 7758 4110

Official Website: www.tibits.co.uk