There was a time when Chelsea was avant-garde when it came to food and fashion, but these days it might as well be a gated community of the world’s wealthy. It is refreshing, therefore, that the recently popularised plant-based diet is at last being properly catered for in the Royal Borough at Wulf & Lamb. Yes, you did read that correctly. Wulf & Lamb’s name belies its animal-product-free credentials, emblematic the restaurant’s mission statement, which is to serve #fierceleykindfood. Located in the chic Chelsea foodie enclave that is the pedestrianized portion of Pavilion Road, Wulf & Lamb offers 100% plant-based comfort dishes.
The restaurant aesthetic is stylish Scandi minimalism – all glass, high peaked ceilings, and marble tables. There is some seating downstairs and ample al fresco options, but most tables are located upstairs in a wonderfully light dining area. The menu is succinct but covers all the bases. There’s The Wulf Burger, which, my husband attests, can easily trump a beef burger in terms of texture and overall tastiness, a Wulf Pie, which is the very definition of comfort food, a perfectly seasoned Green Coconut Curry and smoky Chilli ‘Non Carne’, amongst a few other dishes. There is a good selection of sides, the standout of which the Roasted Wedges, which are perfectly crisp and roasted with rosemary and thyme.
The highlight of the meal, however, is the pudding. My husband and I have both agree that the Brownie with Ice Cream – a warm chocolate brownie with creamy coconut chocolate chip, is easily the most outrageously luscious and indulgent dessert in Chelsea.
In summary, this is an excellent plant-based restaurant, which has attracted a loyal local fan base. On the occasion that I visited, Wulf & Lamb proved so popular that there was a queue out into the street, so if you go on a weekend, make sure that you arrive early to secure a table, or book well in advance. As the twin trends of eco and health consciousness prevail, Wulf & Lamb, with its ‘fiercely kind food’ is perfectly positioned to cater for the growing demand for sustainable, delicious food without a whiff of the asceticism that is sometimes associated with vegan cuisine.
Wulf & Lamb
243 Pavilion Road
London SW1X 0BP
020 3948 5999
