Vegan-friendly
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Italian
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Juice bar
Beer/Wine
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Restaurant serving refined plant-based vegan and vegetarian cuisine with French and Italian influences and focus on health. Offers a la carte, prix-fixe lunch, kids' menu, desserts. Beverages list features champagne and natural wines, cocktails, and fresh juices. This its 2nd branch, est. 2012 at a short walk from Sadler's Well. Reported closed July 2024.
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78 Reviews
First Review by greenknittinggal
laura_e_vegan
Points +1705
Lovely food, beautifully presented - Edit
I ate here a few weeks ago and was very happy with the experience. The ambient was nice as well, service a little slow but it was a Saturday night and it was busy, that can be expected. Prices in line with most comparable places in London.
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Selena2022
Points +47
Not as good as it used to be - Edit
I had lunch at this restaurant. Moussaka was £17 and was quite a small portion. It lacked flavour. For dessert I had Tiramisu for £8.50. It had too much cream and not enough coffee flavour. I was a bit disappointed as I’ve eaten it in the Marylebone branch and it was delicious previously.
Read morePros: The menu options are very good
Cons: The food is not as good as it used to be
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stephaniefroebel
Points +1003
Beautiful presentation but alright - Edit
There seems to be an imbalance on the menu with some dishes costing less but providing substantially more food.
Read moreI was happy with my dish. Beautifully presented but I wasn’t overwhelmed with joy by the flavors. Good but not spectacular (given the price). I also would have enjoyed a slightly larger portion.
The ginger and carrot juice is significantly overpriced and really not good (too strong, not enough carrot flavor or sweetness).
If you can afford this place, it’s nice and good food but I don’t think it’s a bang for your buck or anything.
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purplejo1
Points +55
Beautifully presented - Edit
I went to The Gate for Mother’s Day with my omni family and we all really enjoyed our meals.
Read moreI had the chipotle mushroom on polenta cake from the all day menu and it was delicious, so flavoursome, and presented beautifully as were all the meals we had, mum had the same, and the rest of my family chose veggie options from the brunch menu.
We got some polenta chips with garlic aioli which were incredible..crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. We also got some skin on fries which were nice but nothing special.
For dessert I had the chocolate terrine, and my family enjoyed the apple and pear crumble, the sweet sticky pudding and the blackberry cheesecake..we all thoroughly enjoyed them.
The restaurant had a great energy, it was busy and we sat in a quiet corner.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-12
Pros: Delicious , Beautifully presented, Great position opposite sadlers wells theatre
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Nuj
Points +75
Delicious veggie brunch - Edit
We came for lunch/brunch. The brunch was tasty, really good eggs and pancakes. Presentation also very good. We also got the kimchi balls and aubergine which were good but the aubergine little on the sweet side.
Read moreReally nice restaurant atmosphere and we really liked the selection of mocktails on the menu.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-31
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gracemh
Points +30
High quality food - Edit
I ate the chipotle wild mushrooms dish which was delicious!! all the other options looked equally good so i will definitely be going back to try other dishes.
Read morePros: many options , friendly staff/ good atmosphere
Cons: expensive
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charlottehurling
Points +210
Great Vegan Options - but no Sunday roast - Edit
We initially went here because the restaurant’s google page said they did Sunday roasts. However they don’t, only on Mother’s and Father’s Day. Even so, we had a lovely red Thai curry and Tiramisu (the best vegan one I’ve had). They staff were attentive and the restaurant really visually appealing
Read morePros: Different cuisines , All desserts are vegan
Cons: No Sunday roast available
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JoanneHurren
Points +50
Delicious food - Edit
We had a lovely meal here. Restaurant was busy but with a nice atmosphere. Described as a vegetarian restaurant but all the food on the menu was vegan. Beautifully presented and everything we had was delicious. Prices were around average and staff were friendly and attentive. Left feeling stuffed but happy. Would definitely go back when next in London and would thoroughly recommend.
Read morePros: All food was vegan, Plenty of choice, Good range of vegan desserts
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Plumesworld
Points +977
Lovely Food - Edit
I have been here multiple times (as it's close to Sadlers Wells theatre) food is always top notch I just wish they would go 100% vegan, the last time I visited the only non-vegan food was eggs on the brunch menu and dairy milk for hot drinks.
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paulharhen
Points +975
Excellent Vegan Experience - Edit
We had the Aubergine Carpaccio for starters, the Cordon Bleu for mains, and the Rhubarb Tart and Peach Melba for dessert. All tasted and looked delicious. Very good service and ambiance too. Good value for money too.
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Taste, Presentation
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Hermalink
Points +208
Consistently great food, but hit and miss service - Edit
Vegetarian and predominately vegan restaurant, with consistently delicious dishes, always beautifully presented. On the handful or so times I have visited however the service has been generally slow, and one dish had not been sent through to the kitchen on 2 occasions now, however the food is that good it’s very easy to overlook!
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E1izabeth
Points +461
Good atmosphere and food - Edit
Really enjoyed my meal here, the dinner menu was entirely vegan so lots of choice, and the flavours in the dishes were very well put together.
Read morePros: Vegan menu!
Cons: Expensive
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HollyMay20
Points +168
Good food but not the best dining experience - Edit
Good food and drinks - loved the alcohol free Elverleaf spritz although was quite Pricey for an alcohol free drink. Staff were overall very friendly and helpful, only one person who was a bit hostile when we had waited over 20 minutes for a drink and asked them if the order had gone through. The place was also quite empty when service became slow but didn't feel so comfortable to ask about orders to the one member of staff serving us due to the first response we had. Also had a comment made when we asked to keep the sharing olives and the waitress highlited there was only a few left and pulled a face, which was a bit strange since we just wanted to eat the food we had paid for.
Read moreThe toilets were also quite unclean and smelt quite bad, a small that also travelled a bit into the restaurant area.
Overall food good but atmosphere not so much. Not sure I would go back to this one, would be open to trying the other sites.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-18
Pros: Good mix of options , Good layout , Allergens labelled clearly
Cons: Expensive for what you get , Some staff a bit hostile/unwelcoming , Toilets unclean
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pam-eqa
Points +441
Charming place - Edit
Amazing food, great ambiance and friendly staff. We had Christmas dinner there and it was a very special experience.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing food, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit pricey
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RichT
Points +290
Opening again for lunches - Edit
Friday lunchtime menu is back! We were told the restaurant plans to resume lunchtime openings for most of the week by end of November.
Read moreHad three courses for £22. All vegan choices too. Excellent starters and mains but desserts a little too rich for us.
Pros: Reasonably priced lunch menu , Good selection of choices, Friendly service
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antoniolacosta
Points +155
Great experience - Edit
We found The Gate on HappyCow and decided to go there for a dinner.
Read moreWe ordered the Katsu Curry, the Aubergine Teriyaki, Chunky Chips, and a Tiramisu. Everything was really good, especially the dessert.
The customer service was friendly and efficient, and prices are pretty much in line with other similar places in London.
The only point of feedback would be about the menu. Sadly, this place cannot be classified as 100% vegan because there are two items (desserts) that are not vegan in the menu. This surely makes them a non-primary choice for vegans which is a shame given that it's a great restaurant with great vegan food.
Pros: Tiramisu
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ElizabethMarriott
Points +20
Lovely spot for pre-theatre dinner - Edit
Listed as a veggie restaurant it actually everything looked vegan on the menu. We didn't have a reservation but they quickly found is a spot. Good buzz about the place. Possibly a little pricey... But as a more special meal then worth it.
Read morePros: Loads of lovely vegan options - good variety, All drinks were vegan including all the alcohol, Lovely serving staff.
Cons: Possibly just a little overpriced...but only a bit, No outdoor space which would still prefer re Covid
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LaraLemons
Points +1714
My First Experience of a Veggie Restaurant - Edit
First went here about 6 years ago after being veggie for a year and it opened my eyes to vegetarian. cuisine. Since, I have been several times and been very happy with it. Bought my non-veg parents who are hard to please and they loved it!
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yumchadong
Points +5539
Hit and miss indeed - Edit
Have been to the gate Marylebone before and liked it a lot (expect for the deserts which are super unhealthy and plain horrible). This time we decided to try Islington. Unfortunaltely the experience was entirely different. Currently the entire menu is vegan (for veganuary) which I appreciate deeply. However, everything we ordered was either super plain (e.g. the rotolo) or over sugared (e.g. the eggplant)! Very disappointed not to have consistent quality! I have read many reviews that note the same. Clearly, not all chefs are of the same quality
Read moreCons: Inconsistent quality of food, Expensive, Service could be improved
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T_uckers
Points +353
Food was nice hygiene rating not so. - Edit
I went here for my birthday and did enjoy the meal, thier house white wine was lovely. I would say its a bit on the pricey side, unfortunately I didn't feel very well after I ate here and went online to review thier hygiene rating which is only a 2 out of 5....might have explained it.
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T24
Points +125
Wonderful! - Edit
I went for a birthday dinner and it didn't disappoint! The service was great and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the stuffed zucchini flower and the risotto cake. Would definitely go again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-22
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honoraryidiot
Points +2369
Uninspiring for the price and hype - Edit
Pretty unremarkable to be honest, I was surprised at all the positive reviews! Maybe I came on a bad week or did a poor job at choosing from the menu.
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SuzyGale
Points +198
Booking issue - Edit
Despite booking a table 2 months in advance and having an email confirmation they couldn't seat us.
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LoesPaulinaKoopmans
Points +13
Amazing food & service - Edit
Had a lovely dinner on a Sunday evening. All of the menu looked so great we had all 3 courses. Staff were very attentive.
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MollyBushnell
Points +293
Great ambience - Edit
I’ve been lucky enough to visit each Gate in London at least once and the one in Angel certainly stands out as my favourite. The space is bright and airy, with by far the best acoustics of each of the venues. The menu is always fantastic with plenty of vegan options - in fact on this visit there was only one OLV option!
Read moreThe only thing that let them down this time around was some less than enthusiastic service. We went on a weekday lunchtime and it was quiet and yet still managed to be rather slow, and both waiters we had seemed as though they would rather be elsewhere!
The Gate works as a fantastic venue for both casual and formal occasions and I will continue to go back for years to come!
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sfio
Points +3234
Delicious desserts - Edit
Amazing desserts with plenty vegan options now thankfully. Personally I find the starters and sides almost more appealing than mains. The beetroot burger was tasty and my friend loved the potato cake dish.
Read moreCan take a little while and it’s worth bringing time to enjoy more than one course.
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Rowse
Points +1063
Fabulous! - Edit
Excellent food in a lovely relaxed and spacious restaurant setting. The staff are all lovely and each dish is presented beautifully. It’s not the cheapest place, but it’s not a cafe - this is a proper restaurant, which makes a nice change from the usual veggie places. Have been several times because it’s just so good!
Read morePros: Stunning food, Restaurant setting, Friendly staff
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