Vegetarian Italian Restaurant in Knightsbridge
Italian cuisine is, perhaps more than any other in Europe, kind to vegetarians. ALBA London builds that generosity into the menu. Vegetarian options across antipasti, pasta, pizza and risotto, plus a bespoke vegetarian tasting menu on request.
The Italian Vegetarian Inheritance
Vegetarian Italian cooking is not a modern accommodation. Italy's culinary tradition is, in many regions, naturally vegetable-forward. The cucina povera of the rural south, the orto-based cooking of Tuscany, the legume traditions of the centre. Tomato, basil, olive oil, mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, artichokes, aubergine. Most of the iconic Italian dishes can be made vegetarian without effort. ALBA's approach is to build on that inheritance rather than treat vegetarians as an afterthought.
Vegetarian Dishes Across the Menu
Antipasti: burrata with seasonal accompaniment, tomato carpaccio when in season, fritti vegetali, vegetable antipasti selection. Pasta: most pasta on the menu can be prepared vegetarian. The Amalfi Tagliolini with truffle, a tomato-based linguine, a pesto with seasonal greens. Pizza: the Margherita di Bufala is a textbook vegetarian classic; the ALBA truffle pizza in season. Risotto: the saffron risotto can be made with vegetable stock and finished without prawns. Mains: vegetable secondi rotate seasonally. Grilled aubergine parmigiana, vegetable involtini, seasonal preparations.
The Vegetarian Tasting Menu
Our 9-course Chef's Tasting Menu can be adapted to a fully vegetarian version with 48 hours' notice, at the same pricing. The structure mirrors the standard tasting. Antipasti, pasta course, vegetable main, cheese, pre-dessert, signature dessert, petits fours. Bespoke vegetarian dishes built by the chef for the menu rather than substitutions.
Vegan Diners
Many vegetarian dishes can be adapted to vegan with notice. The kitchen is well-versed in dairy-free preparation. Vegan tasting menus available with 72 hours' notice. Vegan pizza available (no mozzarella, with seasonal vegetables and olive oil). Vegan pasta available. Many of our pasta shapes are made with semolina and water rather than egg, but please confirm when ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ALBA Cater for Vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetable-forward options run across antipasti, pasta, pizza and risotto.
What Vegetarian Dishes Are There?
The Amalfi Tagliolini with truffle, the Margherita di Bufala, a saffron risotto made with vegetable stock, and aubergine parmigiana, among others.
Is There a Vegetarian Tasting Menu?
The 9-course Chef's Tasting Menu can be adapted to a fully vegetarian version with 48 hours' notice.
Can You Cater for Vegans?
Many dishes adapt to vegan with notice, and a vegan tasting menu is available with 72 hours' notice. Vegan pizza and pasta are available.
