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. Reported fully vegan June 2025. 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
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 03 Jun 2025 by Ajolote
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87 Reviews
First Review by GAJ
coonbowie
Points +23
Lovely - Edit
Honest and tasty food. the service was kind and approachable. Trully enjoyed the place. Well done.
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jtyburski
Points +1536
Good upscale vegan experience - Edit
I’m not huge in upscale dining but the Gate’s dishes were well made and presented. A good option if you are in the Hammersmith area and want something fancy.
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Mjam
Points +6
Great Vegeterian restaurant - Edit
Great food, nice setting, can easily go with non vegetarian guests, they will love it too.
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Pasqualeta
Points +42
Heartwarming and nourishing - Edit
Had the most divine courgette flower, arancini and a super filling wellington. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was reminiscent of fine dining and I would recommend it for WFPB vegans.
Read moreI went with my omnivore friend and she was very impressed!
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-14
Pros: Hearty filling food, Elegantly plating
Cons: Bit pricey, but worth it
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Ascat18
Points +166
Lifers! - Edit
We have been coming to this restaurant for decades which is testimony to how great this establishment is as we live on the south coast!
Read moreThe food on our latest visit was exceptional! We loved the depth of flavours of every course. The setting transports you away from the hustle and bustle of Hammersmith and just adds to the experience. Service was exceptional and we were impressed with how the waitress was able to serve all of the tables single-handedly yet without ever looking stressed.
Too many Vegan restaurants try to recreate a 'meaty' experience which is so off putting to us. We just want to eat great plant based food which is what The Gate does so well.
Our love of this restaurant means that we are 'lifers' and will always return when an opportunity presents itself! Keep on, keeping on!
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kmatlockii
Points +208
Fine Dining - Local Hidden Gem - Edit
Tucked away off the beaten path in Hammersmith, this entirely plant-based restaurant uses only high-quality ingredients, and the presentation is fantastic and varied for every dish.
Read moreI tried several menu items and there wasn't a single one I didn't enjoy. The menu rotates frequently and it is a fine dining experience, so expect unique dishes with slightly higher prices and smaller portions—but if you fancy an afternoon or evening spent enjoying a few courses of novel, gourmet, and visually appealing dishes, it's well worth the price!
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LizanneFisher
Points +11
Kolin & LIzanne - Edit
Incredibly nuanced, clean and robust vegan world cuisine. Astonishingly satisfying indo-Arabic alchemy of flavour, fragrance, texture, and culinary and nutritional Creativity. Desserts are celestial refreshments and wines and fresh juices etc are magnificent. Overall hugely memorable. Six stars!
Read morePros: Carrot ginger zinger juice, Red curry main, Cauliflower side
Cons: No, No, No
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mobash2233
Points +489
Hidden gem - Edit
Lovely place with lots of vegan options, mostly vegan, great food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere and hidden away from the noise of hammersmith. A hidden gem
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Postsocratic
Points +38
Disappointing - Edit
The hype surrounding this is severely misplaced. The service is bad - we had plates forgotten about, and two different tales as to why we had to wait so long.
Read moreThat would be forgiveable if the food was good, but at best the food is just about okay. At these prices the food needs to be phenomenal. This was not.
I get the sense the crew just do not know how to cook well for the number of tables they have.
Shan't be returning, and I recommend you do not waste your time (or considerable expense)
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PeacefulPeter
Points +294
Vegan and Delightful - Edit
On my last night in London I fortunately dined at The Gate. Having stayed at the Temple Lodge Club, a vegetarian (with vegan options) B&B next store, how could I not, especially as they provide a 15% off coupon.
Read moreI'm so glad I did. These people are pioneers in plant-based elevated cuisine. It shows in the flavours and the presentation. Thankfully the restaurant is now entirely vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-27
Pros: The food is so flavourful, Decor - browns and beige with splashes of red, Presentation of the food.
Cons: Service was a little overwhelmed by the crowd.
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Ajolote
Points +1753
Lovely place, but lacking flavor - Edit
I came here on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation and it wasn’t a problem even though it was Mother’s Day.
Read moreThe aubergine teriyaki had no flavor on its own unless you ate it with the noodles that were below, which were delicious. The side salad was boring and oily.
The rhubarb and apple crumble was just ok, barely any crumbles on top.
I had a couple of their non-alcoholic spritz, which were very good, but a small glass for £10!
Pros: Good, fast service, Beautiful patio, Decent drink selection
Cons: It lacked flavor
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VeganP
Points +1185
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Went for the wild mushroom main with the cauliflower side. For dessert I had the chocolate torte. All amazing and recommended.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Great service, Nice surrounding
Cons: Not fully vegan, serves eggs on the weekend
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jab123
Points +52
Great vegan meal - Edit
I had the plaintain fritters to start and then the Wellington, my sister had the chestnut terrine and the Wild Mushroom Dauphinois and we shared a roasted cauliflower side. All delicious.
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sll365
Points +218
Inventive menu, lovely setting - Edit
An entire plant based menu with dishes I'd not seen elsewhere. Desserts were amazing!
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AthLifer
Points +583
A+ - Edit
Only at the risotto but the rest looks outstanding, highly recommend
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MagaliEledhwen
Points +2762
Great place - Edit
Vegan restaurant serving tasty food. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
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ReviloTimchs
Points +505
A highlight once again - Edit
We had a Virgin Mary (great taste) and an Elderflower Spritz (which barely tasted like Elderflower), the Chipotle Mushrooms and the Chickpea Tagine (both were excellent) plus a Rhubarb Cheesecake which was stunningly good.
Read moreWe have been to The Gate more than once and every time we are pleasantly reminded that this is top notch cusine.
Pros: Price/value is ok, Food is excellent
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Jazzyire
Points +328
One of my fav restaurants! - Edit
The Gate is one of my favourite vegan restaurants in London. I have been going for a good 10 years now and the menu never disappoints. Always fresh and creative, all my meat-eating friends that I bring there are always very impressed. A bit on the pricey side but great for a special meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-10
Pros: Variety of dishes , Staff are lovely and knowledgeable , Great wine selection
Cons: A bit pricey
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ca_andie_
Points +87
Flavours and presentation - Edit
I was impressed by both the flavour and presentation of the dishes.
Read moreThe attention to detail in both taste and aesthetics made it an unforgettable dining experience.
Highly recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-09
Pros: Balanced flavours , Food plating, Chic Interior
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AllisonGarcia
Points +139
What I hoped it would be - Edit
It was our first plant-based restaurant that we planned to go to in our 5 days in London and it set the bar very high. The atmosphere was chic casual and filled with natural light. The service was friendly and attentive. We had the Green Dragon Salad and the Chipotle Wild Mushrooms. The presentation was beautiful and flavors and freshness were exceptional.
Read morePros: Varied menu, Beautiful presentation, Delicious flavors
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tragicflaw
Points +303
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 +4474
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 +161
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 +538
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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slikespizza
Points +1448
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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DTS
Points +1466
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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