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Patsy’s

Polished favourite where vegetables are king.

Inside Patsy’s.
1 / 7Inside Patsy’s.Chris Hopkins
Artichoke gratin with citrus salad
2 / 7Artichoke gratin with citrus saladChris Hopkins
Beetroot tortellini.
3 / 7Beetroot tortellini.Photograph by Chris Hopkins
Mushroom pate dish.
4 / 7Mushroom pate dish.Photograph by Chris Hopkins
Cabbage confit.
5 / 7Cabbage confit.Photograph by Chris Hopkins
Patsy’s souffle.
6 / 7Patsy’s souffle.Photograph by Chris Hopkins
The warm, whimsical interiors.
7 / 7The warm, whimsical interiors.Photograph by Chris Hopkins

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Vegetarian or vegan$$

This high-ceilinged hangout crammed with farmhouse design flourishes stands out among the city’s vegetarian offerings for the starring role it gives, well, vegetables. Often sourced from the restaurant’s farm, they make the mock meats and predictable carbs of other plant-based menus look overwrought.

Black chickpeas and spinach are the rustic essence of themselves. Garlicky stew inspired by bourride skips the traditional Fish hero for braised parsnip and fennel.

Cocktails and snacks weave more magic. Thyme on Skins layers thyme liqueur and mastiha (the resinous Greek spirit). It’s a great match for heirloom pumpkin flatbread with a mochi-like texture and sharp goat’s curd filling.

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Dessert is a choice between glitzy drinks or sweets such as classic dark chocolate cannoli. Read the (mostly vegan) wine list closely for clever, chatty recommendations that are – typically for Patsy’s – spot-on.

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