How much does the Plates London menu cost?
From £109 for the Signature menu to £125 for the Discovery menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery menu10 courses | £125 | £141 | £250 | £281 |
| Discovery menu with wine pairing | £200 | £225 | £400 | £450 |
| Signature menu8 courses · Lunch | £109 | £123 | £218 | £245 |
| Signature menu with wine pairing | £184 | £207 | £368 | £414 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Plates London before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Plates London?
The Signature menu, at £109 per person for 8 courses. That’s £16 less than the Discovery menu.
- Signature menu £1098 courses · Lunch only. House pairing £75, Rare & Unique wine flight £125, Harmony pairing £65, Botanical pairing £55 · £16 less than the Discovery menu
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How to book at Plates London
Book online on Tock or by phone on +44 20 8050 6682.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Tock only. Tables are released in seasonal booking windows, about three months ahead, announced in the newsletter and on Instagram; bookings are open until 27 February 2027, and the next window is planned for late December. A deposit of £65 a person is taken when booking and taken off the bill.
- Where to bookBook on Tock Or call +44 20 8050 6682.
- If it’s fullJoin the waitlist on Tock, choosing several dates and times, and turn on notifications to hear of cancellations.
- CancellationsThe £65 a person deposit is refunded for cancellations more than 48 hours ahead. Cancelling or moving the booking within 48 hours loses the deposit, and fewer guests within 48 hours can affect it. Tables are held for 15 minutes for late arrivals.
- Without a bookingNo walk-ins: reservations only. A few terrace tables, weather permitting, are offered on the day or the day before rather than booked ahead.
- Groups and private eventsTables are for up to six. For larger groups, private hire or events in its Food Studio, email [email protected].
From Plates London’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at Plates London
What is the dress code at Plates London?
Smart casual.
Can you take children to Plates London?
No babies or children under 10, no children's menu and no room for prams.
How long does a meal at Plates London take?
Tables are kept for two and a half hours. Dinner runs in two sittings, the first starting between 5.30pm and 6pm and the second between 8.30pm and 9pm.
When is Plates London open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 12:00–16:00, 17:30–23:30Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Plates London’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Plates London: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Plates London have?
One. Plates London holds one MICHELIN star, one of 165 one-star restaurants in the UK. New in Feb 2025: Gained its first star.
Who is the chef at Plates London?
The head chef is Kirk Haworth.
Where does Plates London rank on critics’ lists?
Plates London is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Vegan
- Where
- Shoreditch · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- 320 Old Street, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9DROpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- A vegetarian restaurant; Can cater for vegetarian and vegan dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Plates London expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £125 dinner menu is the 22nd cheapest of the 51 one-star dinner menus in London with a published price. The middle price is £135, so it costs £10 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brown at The CapitalKnightsbridge | Seafood | £120 | – | – |
| AngloThaiMarylebone | Thai | £125 | £65 | £95 |
| BehindLondon Fields | Seafood | £125 | £64 | £88 |
| CaractèreNotting Hill | Modern European | £125 | £65 | £68 |
| Plates LondonShoreditch | Vegan | £125 | £109 | £75 |
| AkokoFitzrovia | African | £130 | £65 | £80 |
| JamavarMayfair | Indian | £130 | £47 | £98 |
| BenaresMayfair | Indian | £135 | £43 | £129 |
| QuilonWestminster | Indian | £135 | £42 | £72 |
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- Cycene Modern European · 0.3 mi (520 m) away · dinner £195
- Galvin La Chapelle French · 0.5 mi (740 m) away · dinner £155
- Angler Seafood · 0.6 mi (900 m) away · dinner £155
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Sources Restaurant: plates-london.com. Stars: Plates London in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. When tables go on sale: plates-london.com, checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).