$$$$ • Latin American • Old Street
A vegetarian friend recommended this place to me. I am vegan, but my partner is a big meat-eater, and we always struggle to find a restaurant that suits us both. Amélio managed to hit the spot. They offer a full vegan/vegetarian menu alongside a complete vegan dessert menu, and my meat-eating partner was beyond happy with his beef.
The service is fantastic, and their entire wine list is organic. It wasn't very busy when we went, being mid-week in August, but once people who truly care about food and the planet discover this place, they are going to love it.
The kitchen is wide open, allowing you to watch your food being made, and the attention to detail is impressive. Because it’s family-owned, you can even chat with the chef, who also runs the restaurant. This type of personal service and openness is really rare nowadays amidst so many chains and artificial dining experiences.
I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!