The Gate was established in 1989 by Michael and Adrian Daniel, brothers who wanted to recreate the diverse flavours and culinary experiences they had enjoyed as children, eating food with Arabic, Indian and Jewish influences.
Michael and Adrian’s Hammersmith restaurant quickly became ago-to destination for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike and its reputation grew. Now widely recognised as one of the best plant-based restaurants in London and with accolades from around the world, The Gate is both a much-loved institution with a loyal and devoted following and a restaurant that has been quietly and confidently promoting healthy eating for 35 years.
This focus on healthy eating is part of The Gate's holistic approach to its dishes: products are sourced as sustainably and locally as possible, and the carefully curated menu allows the delicate and unique tastes of plant-based ingredients to sing from the plate.
“The Gate is a story of love and persistence. In 1989 I knew absolutely nothing about running a restaurant and now I’ve been running The Gate in Hammersmith for 35 years.
The menu has changed completely over the years. Our A la Carte menu is 100% plant-based, although we’ve kept eggs on the weekend brunch menu due to customer demand.
Our success has been down to simple good food. What attracts people is that we’re a non-dogmatic veggie restaurant that just makes great food.”
Michael Daniel
ABOUT THE GATE
Where it all began
The Gate’s journey of culinary passion traces back to our founder’s grandmother's kitchen, where scents of spices and familial tradition intertwined, shaping a profound connection to food. A deep-seated appreciation for authenticity emerged, laying the foundation for The Gate's evolution into an acclaimed restaurant. Rooted in diverse cultural influences yet driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, The Gate embodies a fusion of tradition, innovation and an unyielding pursuit of culinary excellence.
Awards & Accolades
The Gate has won numerous awards and accolades. The Guardian named The Gate one of the 10 Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in London in 2020, The Gate Hammersmith was named one of The Best Restaurants in Hammersmith byTimeOut London in 2019.
Sustainability
The Gate received a 3*Sustainability rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association and The Standard named The Gate one of London’s Best Sustainable Restaurants in 2019, with a sustainability rating of 4/5.
All our menus are vegan, except our brunch menu, which features a handful of dishes containing eggs. Our wines are all vegan too and there is a selection of organic wines on the menu.