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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78 Reviews
First Review by GAJ
PeacefulPeter
Points +255
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 +1600
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 +1145
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 +40
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 +154
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 +501
A+ - Edit
Only at the risotto but the rest looks outstanding, highly recommend
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MagaliEledhwen
Points +2528
Great place - Edit
Vegan restaurant serving tasty food. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
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ReviloTimchs
Points +476
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 +306
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 +83
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 +4248
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 +470
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 +1207
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 +1301
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 +61
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 +24
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 +1054
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 +503
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 +8069
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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