Brilliant menu - I'm vegan but my boyfriend is a real meat eater and even he has been impressed by all of his food each time we go. I've tried six of the main courses now and each one has been perfectly prepared. Good prices for the quality as well but be sure to book in advance. Especially 7:00-8:00 Thursday to Saturday. read more

The Gate is an upscale vegan restaurant. Admittedly, I don't go to this tier of place often because there aren't many where I live. But the Gate is close to Eventim Apollo, where I was seeing a show later, so the convenience couldn't be beat. Service was about what I expected for this caliber of restaurant. My partner and I are low fuss but the servers were prepared to offer suggestions and wine pairings for those interested. As for the food, we enjoyed what we had--her main was a curry dish and mine a sort of deconstructed dragon roll. But our favorite part was the matcha cake cup we shared at the end. Perfectly decadent. I don't think I'd say the Gate is a must visit for London as a whole but it's a great option if you're in or planning to visit Hammersmith. read more

The Gate is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Hammersmith. Located in a desconsacrated church, this restaurant will give a holy vibe to your meal. Once seated, you will enjoy the immense window that allows The Gate to be lit without the need for artificial light. The decor is simple, a mixture between minimal, arte povera and industrial; a style that seems to be a must, if you want your bar to be instagramable and hipster at the same time. Everything is completed with green leafy plants and industrial style nude bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The jazz music in the background makes the atmosphere enveloping and sophisticated, making you feel like a freelancer drinking black americano in Brooklyn. The artichoke terrine with a dried tomato paste and grilled bread left me confused, it was too salty for my taste, not too bad if eaten with bread and its paste. The presentation of the dish was pretty and the bread was freshly baked. As per the main dish I had a beetroot burger with "fries" and a little salad with vinaigrette. The salad was fresh and tasty with Dijon mustard vinaigrette. The burger instead was rubbery, pink very processed patty that can easily be found at the supermarket. The matchstick chips were too thin, on the plate more as a decoration in my opinion. The service is really slow, even when the restaurant isn't crowded. They actually completely forgot that after the starters we were still waiting for the main course. we had to remind them after waiting more than one hour. Luckily, we got a fresh baked baguette and some olive on the house for the inconvenience. read more

Right around the corner from the eventim Apollo me and a friend went here before a comedy gig and were pleasantly surprised with the food. Neither of us are vegetarians however we left the restaurant full and satisfied. I had the vegetarian tacos and they were very good... great service and price makes sense for the quality you're getting. Highly recommend. read more

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If people could overdose on meat, I would probably be dead. I'm a big boy and I need my huge servings with meat. Coming to a vegan restaurant was something new for me, but God, was it worth it. They create mind-blowing food combinations that will make you forget what meat tastes like. The Gate, more like Gate-away to the kitchen hasn't the usual, boring vegan menu. I ate an unreal lunch. The Tortillas here have nothing in common with regular Tortillas, so if you come here you MUST order them. Also, there is a thing named Carciofini and it will make you consider going vegan. To enjoy a meatless meal and feel overfeed -- accomplished. What else? Desserts like 'chocolate, griottine and chestnut torte' make me want to cry. read more

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If I was a dinosaur, I would definitely be a carnivorous Tyrannosauras Rex, not a herbivorous Diplodocus. So it comes as the highest praise to The Gate that I love this vegetarian restaurant and have been back multiple times and even brought friends along here. The restaurant is located just down from the Hammersmith Apollo, down a quiet street. In fact, from the outside, it doesn't even look like a restaurant as it's located on the grounds of a church. Follow the stairs up to a minimally decorated dining room and you're in the hands of expert cooks. Not expert vegetarian cooks, expert cooks. I've read somewhere that the best vegetarian food is where the cooks don't try to recreate meat dishes with vegetables. Instead, the food which comes out of the kitchen is full of flair, packed with flavour and lets the ingredients stand on their own 2 feet instead of trying to be a poor imitation of meat. I think most items on the menu are fantastic but in the past, I've really enjoyed aubergine schnitzel, truffled risotto cake and pineapple & chilli crumble. I cook a lot and I am amazed at some of the inventiveness that the chefs display with vegetables. Diplodoci and tyrannosauri of the world, arise together and head for The Gate! You won't be disappointed. read more

Some of my recent vegetarian meals in London have consisted of sandwiches from Mark & Spencer and veggie fish and chips at the pubs. It was nice to finally have genuine food that was made and served by folks who cared about what they put out. For starters, there were other options like Leek & Trompette Tart or Orange & Pear Salad, but decided to go with the Warm Noodle Salad, an asian dish that was good but not sure I would order again. My main was the Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake which was quite good. I loved the creamy sauce, and the parmesan went quite well with everything. To round everything off, I ordered the vanilla cheesecake - it was absolutely devine! Service was attentive and thoughtful - when I had ordered a red to go with my main dish, not only did the waiter bring me the full glass of red I had requested, he also included a 1/2 glass of white to go with my noodle dish. He explained that the white was a better choice for the starter. Vegan or gluten intolerant? No worries, they have you covered here. This place is really worth a visit. read more

The Gate - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I love vegetables but this style of cooking is not for me. I had the deep fried courgette flower stuffed with goat's cheese that everyone here seems to love but I more tolerated it than anything else. It was okay and even though it was beautifully created and served, the flavours just didn't seem to taste very special to me. I also had the mushroom risotto cake because I love mushrooms and I love risotto, but I just could not love this dish either. It was beautiful but the sauce was so creamy it made me feel a bit off, and the flavour didn't seem to penetrate to the risotto cake itself, which just tasted of plain old rice. Even the mushrooms were not really great. For me, the best vegetables are the ones where you really bring out the flavour of the vegetable itself. This fancy style of cooking where you disguise the flavour of everything with rich sauces and other things just didn't work for me. I'm tempted to go back and try the polenta chips because they sounded good, or the pasta of the day because I love pasta, but it is rather pricy so I don't know if I will. I didn't have any trouble finding it though; I think the sign they have put up outside makes it fairly clear. The courtyard with the church is a charming entry and the restaurant itself is cute if empty when I went at late lunchtime. read more

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We're regulars when we're in the city! The staff is great. It's fun to be remembered and the food is fabulous! We love the mezze plate our first visit to get a sampler of the starters, then the next time we order our favorites. read more

The Gate - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I've wanted to visit The Gate for a while now and finally got the chance to check it out for lunch today. I reserved a table online and mentioned in the comments my intolerance to gluten and onions. When I arrived, the waitress (who was really wonderful) came over and talked me through the menu and had even written down a list of dishes they could serve me. Unfortunately the chefs love onion and it was in almost everything but I did have a fair few options which was great. She also said if I gave 48 hours notice dishes could possibly be prepared onion free if there was something specific I wanted. YAY! The food itself was excellent. I had the japanese rolls and sweet potato fries and the other two I was dining with had butternut squash soup - both said it was delicious! The atmosphere was wonderful and the service spot on as well. We couldn't resist the desserts either and between us had a chocolate and lavender tart (absolutely delicious with just a subtle hint of the lavender flavour), a summer pudding (also absolutely delicious) and the pineapple, pear and chilli crumble which was really good though hard to avoid those chilli pieces if you're not a big chilli fan! I'll certainly be going back to The Gate and would recommend it to all, even if you're not usually a vegetarian restaurant type of person! read more

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So for reasons I cannot disclose, I am getting very into vegetarian food these days. My irrational mind decrees substituting tofu for chicken tones my abdominals towards greater definition, steering clear of red meat saves an animal life somewhere, somehow. So after an intensive work out session last night, a friend and I arrived a full hour late for this dinner reservation. After a frantic pant up the stairs, they agreed to serve us as we took a nanosecond to decide upon the halloumi kibi. Think chargrilled halloumi in a tikka marinade, served on a skewer with red onions, peppers, courgettes, a chickpea salsa and schoog. 5/5, top notch and went some distance to satisfying my rampant appetite for food and other less quotable things! After some light banter with the lovely manager, we moved on to mains. Truffled risotto cake, oyster and chestnut mushrooms served on a risotto cake with creamy cep (more commonly known as porcini) sauce on a bed of rocket and parmesan. Now actually it was a little crisp in places, which I adored but was perhaps unintentional. Meanwhile, the tree motif on the back wall panged my friend with bursts of nostalgia, I'll be feeling nostalgia anticipating my next welcome return. A happy sanctuary in W6, leaving a sweet taste in my mouth. read more

The Gate - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

This is a wonderful vegetarian restaurant and ideal if you prefer the fine dining experience to boho chic. The food we had was delicious and gorgeously presented only spoilt a little when halfway though the kitchen staff decided to turn up the volume on their tinny radio. It is to the credit of the waiting staff that when we mentioned it to them it was promptly dealt with. The dessert didn't disappoint either a lovely evening was had and would defiantly go again. read more

The Gate - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

Great food, warm and welcoming environment. Hammersmith is not a usual go-to location for tourists, but if you are nearby, this restaurant is very easy to get to by Tube. We would definitely return to this place! Great value, everything fresh and also a good wine list. read more

Staying in Hammersmith, and was looking for something a bit later. Food was phenomenal. Ambience was nice and quaint. Had a fun and simple wine list. Visiting London from the United States, and delighted to find a restaurant like this. Will definitely be back in the future. Yum!! read more

Tucked away behind a garden wall on Queen Caroline Street, The Gate is the best vegetarian restaurant I've been to in town. I took along one steadfast meat eater and by the end, he was converted too. Beautifully decorated, chilled and happy with a delicious and vast menu - The Gate is a rare vegetarian treat. A restaurant so good the fact that it only serves meat free food shouldn't put anyone off. You get what you pay for, so it's best saved as a pay day treat. Personally I prefer a lunch time here as it's not quite got the "date" vibe, but more dinner with friends. read more

This little gem is located above some sort of church or church related entity just a block or two south of the Hammersmith station. Of all the veg restaurants in London, I would say this one is the most upscale and presentation focused, but by no means is it daunting or pretentious. There is a good buzz in the air here by 7:30 on the weekends, so if you don't have a reservation, you better come a bit before 7:00. Also, for those who hate to see wasted food, a nice little touch is that they bring by a community bread basket which you can choose from. That's a plus because I hate to see half eaten bread baskets go to waste at table after table. The menu rotates, so I won't go into the specifics of each dish, but I will tell you that there are two types of vegetarian meals: the ones where vegetables masquerade as some familiar childhood meat dish, and those where the road not taken, is, and the chef puts together some combos that you haven't ever dreamed of. I like both types, but the latter always steal my stomach away. The appetizers here are unbelievable. Pomegranate & sweet potato salad with feta cheese, lentils and spring onion is tasty, but the leek & trompette tart and courgette flower are the best. Am I the only person who thinks regular potatoes should just retire and let sweet potatoes run with it? The mains are delicious as well, and I'm throwing a shout out to the cous-cous crusted aubergine. If it is still there when you go, it is well worth a try. At this place it is hard to go wrong. I have yet to have something I don't like. If I have to give a few knocks, I can. First it is a little pricey, but honestly I expect that when my food is so nicely dressed up and I get snappy service. More importantly, dessert. I know that we all want to be fancy and exotic, but when there is one item on the dessert menu that has chocolate in it and it is chocolate-prune something or other... Well, no one is perfect, and that is why this is easily one of my top two veggie places in London! read more

This place is a tad difficult to find, even for a local! My brother had GPS on his phone, too, and we got lost on the first try. It's located between the college court and the concert hall on a street where students reside. It's located right next to a church or something so you'll be thinking, ''Uh, I did not come to confess my sins on gluttony today.'' :) Then you go up the stairs and think, ''Man, what a hidden gem!'' It's so cute and romantic, good for those college students looking to take that special someone out.*Wink Wink Everything we ordered was perfecto! Fresh Juice-Blend of Carrots, Ginger, and Apple. Yum. Corgette flower-shaped like a chicken wing, it had all the right flavors and spices. Usually, I don't foods that try to look like meat, but this was fun to eat. It is similar to a samosa. Wild Mushroom Rotola-Not much to say, I'm crazy about 'shrooms, one of my favorite dishes. Aubergine Teriyaki-Not your typical teriyaki, sweet and sour flavor, which is why I like it! The crispy eggplant along with the noodles make for a tongue drooling texture. Pasta of the Day-Gluten Free pasta with spinach and parmesan on top. For gluten free, this pasta was really soft. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference. This was quite simple, but tasty. Dessert- Rhubarb, Pear, & Ginger Crumble-Vegetables in dessert??? Yes, please! This was crumbly heaven! Whoever can get vegetable servings into every course of the meal is a winner in my book. Amen to that! read more

Marvellous. Really, really marvellous. The first thing to say is that this super hidden place in Hammersmith was recommended by Yee Gan O, and if you've seen the number of reviews he has written, he knows a thing or two about judging restaurants. (You can pay me at the next UYE Yee Gan). We decided to try out this veggie-haven last night and I was intrigued at its unique entrance. Arrows and signs lead you all the way from the quite street through the at-this-time-of-year-empty outside dining area and up to the lofty dining room with a very natural (though far from hippy) feel. We ordered ginger spritzers which were very subtle in flavour and refreshing as well as seemingly homemade. Delicious. I then had the sushi, which was possibly the freshest tasting maki I've ever had in London. I decided against the korma for my main as I'm not a huge fan of that dish usually, but I had a taste of it when my fine lady chose it instead. I regretted my decision immediately. It was a blow that was cushioned by my equally tasty rotolo (your guess is as good as mine, though it really just means 'tastes awesome and looks funky'). With a soft, creamy, yummy lemon tart to round things off, I left feeling about as satisfied as I ever have after a meal. Perfectly full but not feeling bloated, every dish and every course was prepared meticulously and I can't tell you how great it was to go somewhere with so many options, all of which I could eat. It's a real foodie's place, The Gate, and though it's a little more pricey than a lot of places I eat, it was worth every penny. I'll definitely be back, but probably not too soon, because it wouldn't be good for me to get used to eating food that should really only be reserved for the most special of occasions. read more

After unsuccessfully trying to get into the Gate without a reservation, we booked a table for Friday night. The only available slot was a 6:30 seating and by the time we left, the place was packed. And with good reason! We were a bit worried that it wouldn't live up to the hype we'd heard about the place, but those concerns were completely unfounded. The food here is absolutely delicious, whether you are vegetarian or not. It is inventive, full of flavour, and fresh. They use interesting ingredients and much of the menu is seasonal or organic. My husband's aubergine teriyaki was delicious, and my pumpkin laksa was equally good. It's a bit pricey, but not too bad by London standards, and considering the quality of the food, it's absolutely worth the money. We will be back! Definitely go ahead and book a table because, especially on weekends, I think it would be hard to get in without a reservation. read more

I was so happy to find this hidden gem - just out of a business meeting in Hammersmith, not the liveliest neighborhood of London, and the only place that seemed OK on Yelp was this vegan restaurant, hidden above a Christian community space (I hesitated to get in, but do. It's awesome). I had the aubergine teriyaki (£14), which was amazing with awesome spices. The butternut roll also seemed delicious (yes, I am this kind of person who stares at other people's plates). I also recommend the cheesecake (£7) with coconut and other fruits - amazing. They also have some smoothies and non-alcoholic cocktails (~£4) which seemed pretty good. The place is very modern and classy, with a Scandi inspiration (a bit of wood, a bit of red, lots of white and large windows). Only downside: the service is a bit too slow, especially for lunch. read more

Five stars for the food. Minus one star for playing Bjork. I LOATHE BJORK. (Go for the Cauliflower Korma. Do it.) read more

This vegetarian restaurant is tucked away on a street near the Hammersmith Apollo, in a light and airy room above a church. Wonderful, imaginative vegetarian food. It's such a cliche to say you won't miss the meat, but I had a much harder time choosing from this menu than in most restaurants - everything sounded so good. We ordered a Mezze starter for 2, and shared it between 3 of us. This was a great way to sample all the starters. Particularly good: the 3 onion tart; the couscous and feta fritters and the beetroot and jerusalem artichoke salad. For a main course, I had delicious beetroot pasta, with kale, sage butter and lentils - wonderful flavours. My fellow diners both chose the cauliflower korma, which smelled amazing - really fragrant with almonds and coconut. An excellent venue for lunch - veggie or not - and relatively quiet when we were there on a Wednesday. read more

I think the Gate is the only vegetarian restaurant with style. The food is definitely imaginative and you can tell that the chefs enjoy what they do because the menu changes often, which must be a constant challenge. I had lunch in a lovely open courtyard. The food was fresh and light. I like minimalism in food. It shows a confidence and bravery. The Gate does that well. Closed between 3pm and 6pm during the week read more

I went here with coworkers on a Monday evening. The place is super cute, located on a residential street with a pretty gate and garden at the entrance! I loved the simple decor and open space. The menu was interesting in a good way! I had the tortillas with sweet potatoes, very tasty and just a bit spicy at the end! Also, the portion was very filling! I wish I had room for dessert, they sounded so good! I also had the ginger sprizter which was not too spicy and just a bit sweet. My co-workers all enjoyed their meals too! read more

This was my first visit to a new pure vegetarian restaurant in some time. I took two vegetarian friends of mine there so as to introduce them to some international veg food. This was one of the rare occasions when i have headed so far west just to eat. Gate was a bit difficult to find ... given the extensive roadworks near Hammersmith Apollo and its location on the first floor of a church building. But once inside, it is quite enjoyable. The dining area has a huge window and skylight with good views to the outside. The menu has a good breadth but is not extensive. The six dishes in the main course section of the menu included two Italian, two Mexican, one Indian and one Japanese. There are Turkish dishes among the starters. So one can enjoy a variety of cuisines at the Gate, but the choice is rather limited. We had the halloumi kibi as starter. It was very good ... the taste was comparable to the best of paneer tikka that i have had. For the main course, two of us had the gnocchi and one tried the Indian thali. The gnocchi was cheesy ... as its supposed to be ... and flavourful (is that a word ?). But the quantity was somewhat limited. The smell emanating from the thali (consisting fo rice, aubergines, cauliflower and lentils) was great, but my friend who was having it wasn't too impressed. Again ... it seemed as if the amount of food wasn't sufficient. However the desserts were brilliant ... both the ice-cream (this contained egg) and the lemon and meringue tart. This was the highlight of the meal. The Gate wasn't very good value for money ... nobody likes it when he/she leaves hungry after paying £25 for a meal (with a drink each). It was a different lunch experience for a meat-lover like me ... but for obvious reasons, i wouldn't be a regular here. But i would recommend it for someone with a different taste. read more

The Gate - Lemon and meringue tart - Vegetarian Near Me - London, XGL

I was taken here for my birthday lunch on a sunny Thursday, and it was wonderful. We sat outside in the beautiful walled garden. You would never know you were seconds from the Hammersmith flyover in that garden, it is so lovely and peaceful. The service was great, very attentive, although we were the last lunch sitting so there weren't many other customers. As it was my birthday we had champagne, which was brought out in a great silver standalone ice bucket. The menu changes, but what I had was wonderful, a stuffed, deep fried courgette flower with goat's cheese and sweet potato. Even though it was deep friend it wasn't greasy, just deliciously light and crispy. Main course was an aubergine teriyaki noodle stir fry, which was great. It;s not cheap, but for a very nice restaurant in lovely surroundings, it's not too expensive either. The garden, the great service and the high quality of the food make the price worth it. read more

I was in London for business and the Gate came highly recommended to our group by a colleague. There were 10 of us, and we managed to find the restaurant (not being all-to-familiar with Hammersmith). The ambiance in the restaurant was intimate yet inviting. The food is simply amazing. So amazing that I forgot that it was all vegetarian (I am a dedicated carnivore and was skeptical that I'd enjoy anything at first). We asked for recommendations since we weren't sure what to order. We started with the plaintains and carciofini, the pasta of the day for the main entree, and creme brulee and toffee pudding for dessert. All were divine. I wish I could have taken some home with me...and will definitely be visiting again the next time I'm in London. read more

We had really high expectations of The Gate. The location was a little hard to find considering you don't expect it to be located in what seems to be the upstairs level of a church. We ordered a few drinks and relaxed. When we went it was early in dinner service and hardly anyone was there apart from a questionable couple and their very unhappy baby. My boyfriend ordered the pasta of the day and I ordered a dish I wish I could remember but I hated it so much...that should show you that it wasn't worth ordering. The only thing we really loved was the couscous balls with feta - it was the only shining star of our meal. We will be back to The Gate because we feel maybe we ordered the wrong things in trying to be more adventurous. We're both willing go back because these excellent reviews don't lie. But ask for recommendations - your server's suggestions could be key. We really wanted to try dessert (like the Eton Mess) but had to rush out to meet friends for drinks and were running late. They also sell a cook book which would make a great gift for a vegetarian cook in your family or friends circle. Pricey, but you could pick it up on Amazon for far less! read more

I booked to go to this restaurant with my vegetarian friend and we were looking forward to it after reading the reviews. Unfortunately, our experience of the food was not great. I had the saffron ravioli which was not tasty. It was too hard and the sweet flavour of the beetroot was overbearing. My friend had the butternut rotolo which was good. But I would not say that it was worth the price. As for dessert we felt like ice cream and the rosewater flavour was awful! It tasted like bitter medicine with a horrible aftertaste. The apple crumble flavour was nice but the pistachio was not great. They do have fresh juices which is a plus definitely!! Overall I would not go again to the restaurant and I do wish it had lived up to my expectations but I guess you don't know unless you try! read more

Wanted to spend Thanksgiving while in London (it's called Thursday over there) with one of my oldest BFF's who happens to be a vegetarian (I don't hold it against her). We had the meze of appetisers (the tofu something was outstanding), and Big G and Rosie both had the something risotto. I had the aubergine (eggplant) something, which was outstanding. We had the selection of desserts too - yeah, we like variety! Big G said it was the best vegetarian food he's ever had. I tend to agree with him. High praise indeed from a couple of carnivores. read more

I'm not surprised I couldn't find this when I first searched Qype. I was kind of tempted to keep it a secret too since it is one of my favourite restaurants ever. And I'm not even a vegetarian. It's tucked away not far from the Apollo, so you'd have to know it was there to find it. Once you arrive you may find yourself eating in either the courtyard or the attic overlooking it. Either way, you sure as Hell don't feel like your in Hammersmith any more, Toto. You'll have to book ahead as every table is usually full of very smug looking people who have found the place. The service is just right and it makes for the kind of evening one would wish for a great birthday meal for someone special. Sometimes the food might be considered complicated or a bit pretentious. Yes, it is. But it is also absolutely wonderful. Welcome to veggie Heaven. read more

Went here for a company meal quite a while back, with a little trepidation (vegetarian). However, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, and the delicious nature of vittles without meat. It never ceases to amaze me how many nice restaurants are available in Hammersmith - you just have to know where to look. This is a very good example of one tucked away in a not very nice location, but drawing a great deal of trade through its fantastic reputation. If you find yourself in Hammersmith, with the wind blowing in your hair and a plate of vegetables in front of you, do not worry, for you are already dead and are in vegetarian alyseum. read more

it was great I finally find some place to get a proper vegetarians food . The restaurant itself is quite small but verywell decored ， nice atmosphere for a business lunch. the chocolate lavender tart is my favorite read more

Best vegetarian restaurant in London. Cool, airy space with great acoustics. Menu changes regularly and is very inventive. Always go with meat eaters and they love it too, and never complain about having to eat veg here. read more

After all the rave reviews, perhaps I was expecting too much. I was sorely disappointed by The Gate. I want to give it another chance but I'm not sure it's worth the money. There was nothing wrong with the food but it was just average. Service was good. read more

What a find! Gorgeous vegetarian food; I had to stop myself from licking the plate clean. And so happy to see the prices weren't that insane. As a group of four, we all starting nibbling off each others meals as we really couldn't help ourselves. Price came to 150 with a bottle of wine, 4 starters, 2 sides, 4 mains and 4 desserts! Special mention to the vegetarian tacos as well as the aubergine schnitzel. yum yum. The restaurant decor and ambiance was a lovely surprise; spacious with high beams and a modern comfortable space. Issues - we kept returning the bottles brought out as they were advertised as year 2011 but the ones that were brought out were 2012. Highly recommended N. read more

I haven't been able to find too many nice places in Hammersmith for lunch but The Gate is a nice find. I was invited there once for a business lunch and have been back on many occasions. I am not vegetarian and I find myself easily tempted by many of their dishes. I have only been there for lunch, never for dinner. The meze platter is a good starter. I also like their Thai green curry and the wild mushroom risotto cake. I have yet to be disapointed by their food. I usually drink their carrot, ginger, beetroot & celery juice which is freshly made on premise. My only reservation about this place is the fact that "they take themselves" a little seriously and service is a little distant and cold. I would dare say "snobbish". I would not bring my kids there as I have the impression that we would be "persona non grata". The restaurant is not that easy to find as it is tucked away but it is well worth finding. read more

Perfect place for lunch or even breakfast. The service is very great, and the staffs are very kind and attentive. Very interesting and fulfilling. This place is really worth the visit. Surely deserved to be highly recommended. read more

I discovered this place on a recent visit to London. So glad I did! It's interestingly placed in the courtyard of a church. The cute, albeit small, restaurant is located upstairs. The food was incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented. I had the Thai salad, which was AMAZING. Next up I had the green curry--delicious. As a vegan, I've grown accustomed to not being able to order dessert. When I saw they offered plum streudel with lemon sorbet made on the premises, I was in. It had such fresh, inventive flavor combinations. I washed everything down with a lovely ginger spritzer. read more

As a vegetarian in London, how is it that I haven't been to the Gate before? Oh yeah, because it's kind of spendy and in the unfortunately out-of-the-way location of Hammersmith. That being said, it's really close to both Hammersmith Tube station and the bus station, so there's really no excuse not to visit due to its location. Nor is it an excuse not to visit due to its cost, really. With starters at around £6 and mains around £14, while the Gate might not be a place that you'd pop around for as a suitable replacement for your Tuesday-night Chinese takeaway, it's still not out of the question as a destination dining establishment to enjoy a modern two-(or three-)course meal with a date or some good friends. The location is definitely hidden, through a tree-shrouded gate (erm, perhaps hence the name) leading to a church. And, yes, you have to go into the church, but you walk up the stairs into the open high-ceilinged space benefitting from a magnificently large sky light. The location, the space, the atmosphere - all fab. The food, well, it was fab to a point. On my visit with others, three starters, four mains and two desserts were ordered. Of the two starters, the deep-fried courgette flower stuffed with goat's cheese was the only one that truly sang. No offence to the warm new potato salad or the samosas, they just weren't anything particularly innovative or even inspiring. I ate my main, the rotolo (some sort of butternut squash and goat's cheese mixture rolled up in delicious potato slices and topped with crispy fried onion), in near silence, so absorbed was I with the tasty party going on in my mouth. The two vegan curries at the table looked good but tasted like what I can make in my own kitchen. And the consensus about the risotto at the table was that it was too runny and merely all right. As for the desserts, the sticky toffee pudding was, well, pretty sticky-toffee-pudding-y, and therefore delicious, but the coconut and cardamom rice pudding, despite sounding like it was going to be mind-blowing, came out as a lump of rather dry rice that tasted infused with, well, coconut and cardamom. It didn't have the consistency of rice pudding, and I thought it would have better complemented a curry main meal than it did my post-dinner stomach digestive juices, jilted as they were by this pathetic attempt at a vegan dessert. I mean, it wasn't even noticeably sweet! Dessert, my foot. (I'm still offended by that sad excuse of a dessert, in case you can't tell.) In short: while the food had its lows, it had some highs too, and the restaurant's vibe made up for the disappointing moments of the meal itself. read more