Mallow Borough Market Reviews Summary

Category: Vegan restaurant London

Address: 1 Cathedral St, London, SE1 9DE, United Kingdom

Phone: +442078468785

Rating: 4.7
based on 622 reviews.

Location and Ambiance

Pros:

  • "I'm smitten with the location. The inside/decor was bright and lovely."
  • "The decor is food for the eyes, while you wait for your food and drink."
  • "The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was superb."
  • "Great plant-based restaurant in Borough Market. Had a very nice interior decor."
  • "Beautiful space, overlooking Southwark cathedral."
  • "The atmosphere was very good and the staff really helpful and polite."
  • "The atmosphere is really nice and they have fans too which was a blessing in hot summer."
  • "The interiors are chic and the place has a cool vibe to it."

Cons:

  • "One thing that could be improved is space between the tables, it is really on the cramped side."
  • "Not bad at all! However, somewhat hidden given that I’ve always walked passed by the place."
  • "The seats are horrible to sit in, they're aesthetically delightful and go very well, but both the booth and the chairs are deeply uncomfortable."
  • "It’s cold by the windows and everyone sat there had to wear their coats / jackets."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was so welcoming and friendly with great explanations of each course."
  • "Warm and welcoming service also a trademark."
  • "The service was amazing too! Special mention to Gabriel, he went above and beyond."
  • "Staff were also really lovely, very attentive and genuinely chatty."
  • "The staff was so helpful to understand the food options and recommend drinks."
  • "The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience truly exceptional."
  • "Service was a little slow, but we were happy making an afternoon of it."
  • "The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable, even my non-vegan friends love it here."

Cons:

  • "Service slow at times and some of the small plates didn't pair especially well."
  • "Service was on the slow side, but it didn’t matter as we had great company to keep us entertained."
  • "Although the staff were friendly and helpful, it took quite a long time for our cocktails to arrive."
  • "Fairly underwhelming experience all-round with robotic/almost non-existent service."

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

  • "The food was good but it didn't blow us away."
  • "The food and drink is top tier, it feels like Michelin level cheer."
  • "Every single course was an absolute delight, in its presentation, textures, and taste."
  • "Food was lovely, and the Jambalaya was quite good. Loved the pancakes."
  • "The menu is so varied with unusual flavour pairings and influences drawn from many cuisines and techniques."
  • "The food here is always amazing. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable."
  • "Absolutely delicious plant-based dishes! We ordered nearly all the starters to share between 2 and we were stuffed."
  • "The sourdough bread was incredible, innovative dishes with unique flavour pairings- a real delight."

Cons:

  • "For the price, I was expecting the English breakfast to have at least a little bigger of portions."
  • "Nice atmosphere and attentive service but the food was more style over substance."
  • "The food didn't disappoint at all! Apart from the Croquets which just tastes like a bland fried ball."
  • "I wasn't blown away by the food, portions were small and not that filling, hardly any protein."
  • "We had some indian dish from the brunch menu which was way too spicy for our taste."
  • "The food had confusing and strikingly contrasting flavours that felt like a fusion of South Asian and European food."
  • "The first vegan restaurant I have eaten at that I would return to: the croquettes were delicate, crispy little balls of joyful flavour, the tortellini melt in your mouth and the dim sum perfectly soft and spiced."
  • "The main dishes were a bit bland. The issue was not the lack of meat, but simply the lack of flavour in the dishes."

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