Vegan-friendly
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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
SuperFunkyMonkey
Points +326
Tasty, interesting and beautifully presented dishes - Edit
Nice place for special occasions, it's a meal that takes some time and is well presented so feels special.
Read moreI was here a few years ago and now it's mainly vegan (previously most dishes had either eggs or diary) which is wonderful.
Some starters are delicious but I think best is to treat them like tapas and get a selection as I remember not liking one of the mains the last time. Also looking at other reviews people have mixed views on mains.
We got lots of starters and it worked very well, for example Thai salad was a great side dish but if I had it as a sole starter I don't think I would have liked it as much.
Waiting staff were attentive and polite but they seemed stressed and not smiled at all, made me feel like they don't like working there.
Great vegan tiramisu.
Pros: Beautifully presented food, mostly vegan, Lots of tasty starters, Vegan tiramisu!
Cons: Staff seem stressed
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Summer_Tan
Points +1736
Great treat for special occasions - Edit
WHAT I HAD - SUNDAY ROAST [3 courses for £22.50]: Crispy Marinate Tofu (Starter) – Fried tofu marinated in maple syrup & soy sauce with a quinoa, avocado & tomato salsa, coriander & lemon dressing; Artichoke Terrine (Starter) – Truffle & hazelnut infused artichoke, homemade sundried tomato & basil salsa, grilled bread; Beetroot Cheese Burger (Main) – Pretzel bun, smoked tomato relish, cornichons & raw vegetable salad with wholegrain mustard & maple dressing with vegan cheese; Root Vegetable, Chestnut & Sage Wellington (Main) with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, madeira sauce; Peanut Butter Brownie (Dessert) with vanilla ice-cream & chocolate sauce
Read moreBoth the starters we got were amazing! The crispy marinate tofu was nicely fried – crispy batter and tender tofu inside that had a tasty marinate. It was served on a generous bed of quinoa that was delicious with the salsa. The artichoke terrine was so good! Buttery, creamy and very flavourful! The salsa was fresh and fragrant.
To me, the mains we got wasn’t as outstanding as the starters. The Wellington had a nice and flaky pastry, but it wasn’t my favourite because the filling was more sweet than savoury (too much sweet potato). The veg wasn’t as well roasted too. The burger was ok, nothing special/outstanding about it to me, nevertheless, a solid well-made vegan burger. The Peanut Butter brownie? Very decadent – moist, fudgy and gooey. It is a bit too sweet for me, and the vanilla ice-cream served as the perfect balance for the richness of it.
The restaurant has a simple and contemporary décor. The staff could be more attentive to our needs, they were quite slow too. One thing is the table we sat at, there was a time when the sunlight was shining directly at my friend, shining right at his eyes (he had to squint). Very uncomfortable yet the waiter/waitress was hesitant to let us switch tables when there were plenty of free tables. Please, add some curtains or shades to the windows! It is very uncomfortable for customers at the tables by the window!
Overall, food of solid quality and taste. Some were not as good as the others, but generally above average! The prices are on the expensive side, but I think it’s reasonable for the portion and quality you get. From my experience, you can’t go wrong here with good Vegetarian/Vegan food (that will probably satisfy a non-veggie too!) – so I do recommend The Gate for special occasions/when you want to treat yourself.
Pros: Most Dishes are vegan, Delicious and Flavourful Food
Cons: Moderately High Prices, Service could be more attentive
Guest
JohnBrownlow
Points +156
Excellent food - Edit
Lovely vegetarian restaurant with extensive vegan options. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Fresh and tasty food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great staff
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LauraMu
Points +1311
Loved it - Edit
I chose The Gate for our work meal so there was 6 omnis and me and we all loved it. The waitress who served us was lovely and helpful in assisting the indecisive amongst us. I had the soup with gf bread for starter, mushroom risotto for main and apple and prune crumble for dessert. They were all delicious. It was nice to have good gf options though neither of the starters which can be made gf were labelled as such. Restaurant was absolutely packed for a Monday night, with a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Read moreAlso not sure why it's not labelled vegan when I saw nothing non-vegan on the menus.
Pros: All vegan? , Good gf options
Guest
treyb
Points +269
Wonderful gourmet vegan options - Edit
I had two wonderful meals here recently. This is a wonderful restaurant to go to when you want to enjoy a longer multi-course meal with friends. The food items are very unique and the food presentation is beautiful. I highly recommend any specials they happen to have and definitely look at the dessert menu. The majority of the menu is vegan but this is a wonderful place to take a mixed group because the food would be wonderful to wide-range of taste palates.
Read morePros: Excellent Vegan Options, Wonderful Service , Beautiful environment
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carla_d
Points +72
Great for a fancy meal - Edit
Had a lovely work Christmas dinner at The Gate - it's a mini chain a bit like 1847 but more generous portions. If you find yourself in London and looking for a fancy vegan meal I heartily recommend it.
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Frijoles
Points +420
Rude staff, pretty food - Edit
Lovely presentation and nice tasting meals. But service was poor. We booked ahead and arrived at an almost entirely empty restaurant. Despite this we were shown to the worst table (3 people crammed round a 2-seater, and right next to the only other diners). Staff twice barged past me on the stairs and also in the main restaurant. Our waitress did not know which dishes were vegan and gave the wrong information.
Read moreThe food is gorgeously presented but it is expensive, and for this price I expect better service.
Pros: Presentation , Decor
Cons: Expensive , Poor service, Confusing labelling on menu
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TrudiBruges
Points +23115
Very nice dinner - Edit
Spacious place. nicely renovated.
Read moreEverything is vegan exept for the options noted on menu (NV not vegan)
We had a lovely dinner. Mezze platter to share as a starter. Mushroom risotto and tortillas as main, and chocolate dish as dessert. Delicious!
Food was served very swiftly. Friendly service.
On the expensive side though
Wheelchair accessible + accessible toilet on ground floor (bit shabby though)
Pros: nearly all vegan, accessible, nice food, original
Cons: on the expensive side
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vibrantveganista
Points +270
Hit & Miss - Edit
I have visited The Gate a few times over the years. Some dishes I have had were good, some others not so. Its not the cheapest, and I have left disappointed at times but if you are in the area then give it a go. Its good for lunch.
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KamalaMiddleton
Points +109
Non-veg friends loved it - Edit
Enjoyed a team lunch here a few weeks ago. I was the only vegan in a non-veg group. We all ate vegan and everyone loved it! The food came out quickly and the presentation was amazing.
Read morePros: Quick, friendly service, Many vegan options , Lovely presentation
Cons: Could be 100% vegan...
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Ali_Sabrina13
Points +113
Pretty Food - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Food is well presented. It is on the expensive side but I guess that’s London for you. I would recommend.
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mollyc235
Points +29
Tasty veg institution - Edit
Definitely a London vegetarian classic, the food is good although I have had a few misses with some dishes (but definitely plenty of hits). It is a bit pricey although lunch is not too much. Nice atmosphere. Would also recommend their easy cookbook, although the vegan options in that are limited.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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MadelineWarren
Points +36
Stylish and Tasty - Edit
Stylish restaurant. I was told it was an entirely vegan menu (but they serve dairy milk as an option for hot drinks). Interesting menu. We had desserts only and they were delicious (the Eton Mess and Tiramisu). I’d be very comfortable bringing a non vegan to this place for a meal as I think everyone would find it an appealing menu..
Read moreIt’s about a 5-10 minute walk from Angel tube station.
Pros: Interesting menu , Stylish venue
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AgaMoskalewicz
Points +18
Best vegan meal and dessert I had - Edit
Very nice place, extremely professional and polite staff, most of the menu is vegan, the quality and presentation of the food is out of this world and the dessert I had (3 days ago) still brings smile to my face.. The chocolate mousse in dark chocolate shell blew my mind. Simply amazing, I will not hesitate to go all the way to London just to experience it again. 10/10
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices, Amazing food, Very professional staff
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uschiverena
Points +576
fancy & tasty - Edit
Liked the food very much. They have a lot of vegan options and it was very hard to decide what to order 😀
Read moreLiked the desserts best but was too full to finish them. What a shame!
Cons: Not cheap at all
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MartaCapova
Points +159
Really good food - Edit
I and my two friends went here for lunch recently and can’t complain about food at all. It was really delicious, good portions and looks really nice as well. Prices are a bit higher (appetiser, glass of wine, water, main, desert cost each of us £40) but as I said for quality of the food and also nice interior I am fine with it. What I didn’t like is that as we arrived with baby in buggy we were given table next to the bar where all waiters and cooks walked so I was a bit worried that they will drop something on buggy or us. I would really appreciate if were given different table. Another big disappointment was waitresses. They didn’t clear up our table before serving another meal and looked like they were expecting us to do that for them. Am I going to eat here again? Yes. But I will try different location next time.
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JamieCoffey
Points +13
happy - Edit
My girlfriend and I had a lovely lunch, in nice surroundings and waited on by a very good waiter.
Read moreFood was nicer than expected and good value.
Pros: food quality, staff , venue
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alice28
Points +234
Vegan luxury - Edit
If you want something a bit more high-end, that balances flavour and health, then The Gate is the best place to go. There are lots of vegan options and the food is delicious. It's definitely an expensive spot but the perfect place to go for a date night or a meal out with friends.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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Charliahunt
Points +155
Best vegan meal I've had for a while - Edit
Incredible food - I went with my family, none of whom are vegan, and they also absolutely loved it here.
Read moreWaiters were great as well.
Only downsides were the cocktails weren't what you'd expect in that level of restaurant (but still good) and it was very noisy!
Pros: So many amazing choices, Great staff
Cons: Bit noisy
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Moose2017
Points +28
Unimpressive Over-all - Edit
My wife and I visited The Gate while in London this past August. The venue is nice, open and inviting, but the cuisine & experience did not justify the very high prices. It was an odd experience in that we had at least five different members of their staff wait on us during the course of the evening, the hostess, manager & three waiters - one who may have actually been a busboy. Two stacks of dirty dishes adorned the bar counter, quickly growing higher and higher, in view of patrons in the elevated dining area. It was early in the evening, so restaurant was not so busy that they couldn't have dispatched the soiled dishware to the kitchen. The menu items seemed somewhat limited, the actual meal was not particularly impressive. Between the two entrees we chose, my wife's was sufficient, yet mine was a remarkable small portion, and neither was inspiring to the palette ... In the end, it seemed we were paying more for the idea of what The Gate its supposed to be - vegetarian fine dining, rather than what we experienced.
Read morePros: Fancy place!
Cons: Over-priced and less than inspiring dishes, Portions can be under-whelming, Not living up to their potential!
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suzagord
Points +640
fancy and delicious - Edit
My non-vegan husband loved the four mushroom risotto. I enjoyed the terrine with three kinds of lentils. I guess it was a food with numbers kind of evening. Anyway, everything was very delicious. And the waiters were extremely pleasant as well.
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small_trees
Points +453
Something has changed here - for the better! - Edit
I've been going to The Gate on and off for quite a few years, it's fancy, so only for special occasions and so on. It's always been pretty good but I've often found the staff unfriendly and the food good, but not quite good enough for what it costs. However, the last two times I've been it has been exceptional. The vegan food has taken off in a big way, incredibly tasty and interesting dishes, the asparagus tart with cashew cheese was a particularly good choice, that really feel like they're proper top of the line cooking. The deserts where great too - and they had an eaton mess, the meringue was to die for! Also, the staff are totally different, really happy, friendly and welcoming, which makes such a difference. Perfect place for a more upscale vegan dinner out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-05-31
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BeagleLondon
Points +285
Vegan Sunday roast! - Edit
The vegan Sunday roast is so yummy! They offer super creative and beautiful looking dishes, and the vegan cappuccino cheese cake is just so amazing!
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Rah
Points +121
beautifully presented good, interesting recipes - Edit
Plenty of vegan options CE real which are gluten free too. Well presented tastefilled food and tempting desserts. Fine dining so expensive,
Read morePros: very good range of vegan options including dessert
Cons: expensive
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KayClover
Points +57
Delicious dishes - Edit
Delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Large and spacious but also rather bustling and noisy. Lacks the intimate feel of the Hammersmith Gate.
Read morePros: Excellent food
Cons: A bit pricey
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Pachamamma
Points +324
Delicious food - Edit
About a third of the menu is vegan. It is delicious and made with care and thought. Not cheap but good quality food and wine. I'll definitely be going back.
Read morePros: Delicious food, nice range on the menu. Great pr
Cons: Expensive, not as many vegan options as I'd l
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swchwrm
Points +97
pricey but worth it - Edit
i visited the gate in hammersmith twice, even though it's a bit above my normal price range. my parents took me there a bit over a year ago, and back then the food was ok, but not amazing. this summer i was back in london and we went again, and i'm not sure what changed but it was definitely for the better. the food was not just tasty but like fancy extra tasty. we were really impressed. the place looks very nice, has a high-end atmosphere but also not too uptight. if you can afford it it's definitely worth it. otherwise convince your parents to take you there ;)
Read morePros: Amazing food (since this year), nice atmosphere
Cons: not everything vegan
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