Silo London Restaurant
Silo in London is celebrated as the world's first zero-waste restaurant and mentioned in the Michelin Guide.
Named the world’s first zero-waste restaurant, east London-located fine-dining restaurant Silo may not have a Michelin star to its name so far, but it has received Michelin’s prestigious Green Star.
Silo in London is celebrated as the world's first zero-waste restaurant, located in Hackney Wick, East London. This innovative dining establishment stands out for its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, extending from its culinary practices to its physical design. Everything at Silo, from the furniture to the plates, is made with recycled materials, underscoring its zero-waste ethos.
The menu at Silo is mainly plant-based, demonstrating a profound respect for ingredients. The restaurant takes pride in its unique practices, such as fermenting, pickling, brewing, milling, and rolling all in-house. A notable highlight is the "Siloaf" bread, which is milled on-site, symbolizing Silo's dedication to creating everything from scratch and minimizing waste.
Silo operates on a philosophy that integrates the full lifecycle of food production and consumption, aiming to eliminate waste entirely. This approach includes upcycling materials and focusing on a menu that utilizes ingredients in their entirety to prevent waste. The restaurant's innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to a zero-waste operation make it a pioneering establishment in the culinary world.
The restaurant's location, within The White Building in London, is a partnership with CRATE Brewery, offering a unique dining experience that aligns with the sustainability goals of both entities. Silo's operation hours are from Wednesday to Friday, 6 PM till late, and on Saturday, it opens for lunch from 1 PM