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, and kids' menu. Beverages list features champagne and natural wines, beer, beer, and fresh juices Located in what was once the studio of artist Sir Frank Brangwyn and is next to the Hammersmith Apollo. Since 2007. Open Mon-Fri 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-21:00.
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51 Queen Caroline St, Hammersmith, West London, England, W6 9QL
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
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Last update on 07 Oct 2020 by TheGateRestaurants
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67 Reviews
First Review by GAJ
slikespizza
Points +602
Great Dining - Edit
Food and service all great!! The restaurant claims to be vegetarian but absolutely everything on the menu was marked as vegan ( no complaints there!). Started with an onion tart. Moussaka was my main course and finished with a blueberry cheezcake.
Read moreAtmosphere very nice.
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petulance
Points +258
Hit and miss - Edit
It's a very cute environment, super friendly servers, and the menu is varied and unique. I had a feta tart, moussaka, and tiramisu and 2 cocktails.
Read moreThe tart, drinks, and dessert were all incredible. My main was bland and definitely style over substance. A shame because I really wanted to like it, but I would give it another chance.
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alihendessi
Points +37
Simply Superb 🏆 - Edit
Amazingly good vegan food. Wonderful premises and atmosphere. And last but not least, lovely staff.
Read moreJust close your eyes and pick something, anything from the imaginative and concise menu. And rest assured it will be delicious. That’s how good the food is. One word of advice, be sure to try the vegan tiramisu. It’s yummy 😋
Pros: The Food, The Staff, The Atmosphere
Cons: Not close enough to where I live
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Happy_Bart
Points +2597
Pleasant - Edit
Tasty food albeit a bit old fashioned. The staff was friendly and attentive. Please be aware that there's no wheelchair access to the venue.
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RubyFriel
Points +143
Fancy-ish and - Edit
I went here because it was the only veggie place near my hotel on a work trip.
Read moreIt was a warm welcoming interior. Super friendly & thoughtful waiter. Quite fancy and rich food.
It was very nice food, maybe something more suited to a special occasion than an everyday meal😄
Pros: Interior, Friendly waiter, Good quality food & flavours
Cons: Expensive , Small portion of rice (but they did bring extra), Location seemed a bit hostile at night
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AK24
Points +256
A great dining experience - Edit
We went there before a show at the Apollo. A really great restaurant with lots of options for veges and vegans.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-31
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DTS
Points +823
Lovely dinner in London - Edit
I enjoyed the meal so much (Aubergine and pumpkin roast) that I didn’t have room for desert. Everyone loved the pear and plum crumble and cheesecake!
Read moreGreat friendly service and nice lively atmosphere
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nickhambo
Points +52
Awesome dinner - Edit
Fantastic meal and excellent service 100% recommended. Polenta chips are highly recommended.
Read moreWill be back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-14
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DrSemmwheel
Points +42
The food is delicious - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was phenomenal. Unfortunately, our sides came out 15 minutes after our mains, by which point we had finished eating - the staff didn't seem to think this was an issue, but nonetheless, they did remove these items from the bill, appreciated. It's such a treat to be able to order vegan food of such high quality, especially as many places offer fast food.
Read morePros: The food was lovely, The presentation was exquisite, Our server It was friendly and jovial
Cons: Some of the staff were a bit aloof/disinterested, The sides came out after we'd finished mains, Quite expensive
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Richardkalmar
Points +16
Mr - Edit
Leading international cuisine, superb food, been my favorite restaurant for decades
Read morePros: Variety, Friendly , Decor
Cons: No
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Richard Ross
Points +936
A delightful place - Edit
Eating in the courtyard on a warm June evening was a delight. The food and service were excellent.
Read morePlease ditch the dairy and become fully vegan.
Pros: The food, The friendly and helpful staff, The ambience
Cons: Not fully vegan
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pink_aaalz
Points +47
Will definitely come again - Edit
Staff is amazing, really welcoming, the environment is really nice. They have a beautiful garden and for winter days they have heaters. We ordered Hirata Bun but it was just one bun for £9 so this was a bit unexpected. American pancakes are really delicious except there was too much maple syrup. You might want to ask it on the side.
Read morePros: Almost everything is vegan, Has many options
Cons: A bit pricey
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WesC92
Points +34
Elegant establishment paired with quality vegan food - Edit
A lovely building and atmosphere tucked away near the station/bus, the food was amazing and had great portion size for quality of food, more then what you’d expect. Good selection of drinks albeit all a bit pricey but felt overall quite satisfied.
Read morePros: Amazing taste, Attention to detail , Portion size
Cons: A bit pricey , Service a little slow as it got busy
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Afra.VeganLove
Points +469
Hidden treasure - Edit
It was a little hard to find, but worth looking for. I usually support all vegan places, but this one was worth visiting. Beautiful space, great service, and plenty plant based options. Highly recommended.
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Wychwood31
Points +21
Excellent food, tucked away just by the Apollo - Edit
This is a fantastic restaurant, with excellent options for vegetarian and vegan preferences. Great service, too
Read morePros: Completely plant-based menu, Exceptional food, Wonderful building
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Vegfix
Points +6391
Wild Mushroom Festival - Edit
If you've got the chance to visit The Gate when they hold the mushroom festival it's well worth going for the explosion of flavours. Really enjoyed the delicate dishes. A must for mushroom lovers!
Read morePhotos from October 2019.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-05
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ADakin
Points +273
Incredible dinner experience - Edit
I love it here. The food is delicious and the interior is beautiful as it is a converted art studio. It is a little expensive but I believe that you get what you payed for. I love coming here for a special occasion. The staff are lovely and friendly.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food, Beautiful setting , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey , Not accessible for wheelchair users
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JamesClare
Points +65
Lovely small resturant - Edit
Nearly walked past the restaurant, it's above a church, it's a cosy place with skylights. It gets busy, but I turned up with someone else and managed to get served (lucky). The food is all vegan and it's a good range
Read morePros: Vegan resturant, Outside seating available, Good range of food
Cons: Gets busy, Easy to miss from the road
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Filbf89
Points +78
Delicious and relaxing - Edit
Lovely vegetarian restaurant with creative interpretations of classic dishes made with plant based ingredients. Nice tables outside to have lunch on a sunny day.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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emsher
Points +636
Delicious Dinner - Edit
Nice ambiance (went on a night where it wasn’t too busy) and attentive staff. About half the menu is vegan. Really delicious enchiladas and tiramisu!
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StuartHill
Points +19
Good place, not so good building - Edit
Eaten here several times. Food is good (prefer their Marylebone restaurant) but the building has high ceilings and little to dampen the noise - meaning when it’s busy it can become very loud with chatter
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Noisy
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HeatherDonaldson
Points +306
Gone downhill - Edit
Used to be great but whilst other restaurants are getting better feels like this place is going downhill. The menu feels dated and hasn't changed much in years, I actually think they have drastically reduced it since covid. The food is average, not horrible but not worth the price. The service we received was poor and there was pretty much no atmosphere, even on a Friday night, I just wanted to eat and get out of there. Sadly not an enjoyable experience and for the price there are much better options. I hope they make improvements because I used to love this place.
Read morePros: Fully veggi / vegan , Good location
Cons: Not many options , Expensive
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·X·
Points +18987
The Gate - Edit
I like the decor/ambiance of this The Gate best for some reason. The food is usually almost exactly the same as the other locations, which is always tasty. (I consistently order the polenta fries, yum!) Definitely recommend you stop by if you find yourself peckish while in the area. See attached photos of their tasty food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-07
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LaraLemons
Points +1688
Could happily eat here every day! - Edit
Lovely venue and lovely staff. Always very welcoming. The food is delicious too. Perfect for a date night.
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Emmalusch
Points +1719
It’s 4 YES from us! - Edit
Me and my non vegan family really loved this place. The atmosphere, the food, the staff. Everything was so nice and there’s a relaxing vibe around the restaurant.
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DaviHill
Points +150
Excellent dinner for a special occasion - Edit
The food was very good, with interesting flavours and variety. They use all natural ingredients. Almost all the food is vegan. The staff are friendly and helpful. It’s expensive but it’s a nice place for special occasions.
Read morePros: Interesting flavours and good variety , Friendly staff , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, They brought our bill while we were still eating , It’s a bit off the beaten track
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vegan3m
Points +1604
Delicious - Edit
I love The Gate restaurant chain - the menu is now fully vegan and there a really good variety of choice in dishes.
Read moreWe had the fried tofu as our starter.
For mains we had the tortilla, the vegan burger and the veggie gyoza. All three mains were extremely tasty - really lovely and fresh, rich flavours.
For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding (amazing) and the chocolate mouse ball (also very nice).
The service towards the end, when we were ordering and waiting for our desserts, became a lot slower. However this was partly due to the fact the restaurant had become extremely busy and was completely full. The staff were apologetic of the wait and the ambience generally in the restaurant was really lovely.
Just to note, this is quite an expensive restaurant and I would never usually pay the amount I paid for this dinner. However the quality of the food is high, which makes up slightly for the elevated prices.
They do a great lunch deal menu during the week as well, for either two courses or three courses.
Pros: All vegan and vegetarian, Amazing food, Great dessert options
Cons: Expensive
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