Review on The Gate Islington

Islington sees the opening of a second branch of the Daniels brothers successful Gate vegetarian restaurant, which has been the recipient of numerous awards since its inception in December 1989. The smart building with its white frontage is a short stroll from the Sadler's Wells Theatre. The windows provide a light and airy interior with a split level room that curves around the bar, and a lounge area with comfy sofas towards the back of the restaurant.

The kitchen sends out a wide range of culinary delights using different components, contrasting tastes and high visual impact. High quality ingredients are carefully sourced for their dishes and much of the produce is organic. Leek and trompette tart, pan-fried leeks baked with crème fraiche in parmesan pastry and topped with trompette is a typical starter ahead of cous-cous crusted aubergine, char-grilled aubergine filled with a cream cheese, shallot, almond, pickled lemon, chilli and coriander, coated with chermoule cous-cous, served with a chickpea and beetroot salsa and red and green schoog. To finish there are desserts such as apple rhubarb and ginger crumble served with crème anglaise or maybe a lavender brûlée. The food is complemented by a excellent selection of organic, vegan, biodynamic and natural wines from around the globe.

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Cuisine

Vegetarian / Global

Chef

Yossi Edri

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 through until
Dinner: 10.00pm (9.30pm Sun)

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card, American Express

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Facilities at The Gate Islington

  • Disabled access
  • Vegetarian menu

Dress Code

Casual

Address

The Gate Islington
370 St John Street
Islington
North London
EC1V 4NN

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The Gate Islington Sample Menu

SAMPLE A LA CARTE

BITES & SHARING
Mixed Italian Olives 3 ve gf
marinated in lemon & herbs
Black Olive Bread 3 ve
served with baba ganoush

STARTERS
Please ask us about our soup of the day!
Avocado & Beetroot Tartare 8.5 ve gf
lilliput caper, shallot & cider vinaigrette
Crispy Marinated Tofu 8 ve
fried tofu marinated in maple syrup, soy sauce with a quinoa,
avocado & tomato salsa, coriander & lemon dressing
Three-Onion Tart 7.5 ve
leeks, shallots, caramelised red onions, finished with balsamic
reduction & sprouting salad
Artichoke Terrine 8 ve n
truffle & hazelnut infused artichoke, semi-dried tomato & basil
salsa, grilled bread
Courgette Flower 9.5 ve
filled with homemade ricotta, roasted butternut, basil & semi-dried
tomatoes, served with beluga lentils & aioli
Potato Cake 7.5 ve gf
mustard-seed pan-fried potato cake filled with spiced vegetables,
served with a sweet tamarind sauce, pear & coriander chutney
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Arancini 8 ve
rocket salad, shallot & thyme purée
Miso Glazed Aubergine 8.5 ve n
half aubergine roasted & glazed with miso sauce, topped with toasted
cashew nuts, ponzu sauce, micro coriander, sesame seeds

MAINS
Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake 16.5 ve gf
sauté girolle, pleurote, Paris brown, served on a pan fried risotto
cake, finished with a creamy cep sauce, rocket & lemon truffle
dressing
Green Dragon 13.5 ve
salad of glazed tofu, avocado, sweet potato, red cabbage, pak
choi, daikon, carrot, peppers, with teriyaki & sesame dressing
The Gate's Beetroot Cheese Burger 14 ve
pretzel bun, smoked tomato relish, cornichons, raw vegetable salad
with wholegrain mustard & maple dressing (with vegan cheese or
mature cheddar) Add guacamole £1.50
Red Thai Curry 14.5 ve gf
spiced coconut curry with tofu, sweet potato, shiitake mushroom,
okra, baby corn, plantain & sticky rice
Shiitake Ginger Gyoza 16 ve n
traditional stuffed dumpling, sweet potato purée, crispy kale,
teriyaki sauce & toasted cashews
Tagine 14 ve n
green & yellow courgette, cauliflower, pumpkin, chickpeas, apricots,
pomegranate, pistachios & herb couscous salad, served with pickled
lemons & s'chug
Tortillas 14 ve
filled with sweet potato, corn, coriander, spring onion, & chilli,
served with black bean & chipotle puree, guacamole, sour cream
Aubergine Schnitzel 16 ve n
grilled aubergine layered with cashew cheese & basil pesto, roasted
peppers, tomato, served with new potato, caramelised onions, sauté
kale & horseradish sauce

SIDES
Chunky herb polenta chips 4 ve
with garlic aioli
Mixed green beans 4 ve gf
with chilli & garlic oil
Cauliflower 4 ve gf n
with smoked paprika tahini, pomegranate & pinenuts
Roasted spiced sweet potato wedges 4 ve
with sour cream
Rocket salad, blushed tomatoes 4 ve gf
with balsamic reduction

DESSERTS
Dark Chocolate Snowball 8 ve gf
dark chocolate shell filled with chocolate mousse,
served with spiced orange coulis & chocolate sauce
try this with a glass of Banyuls Rimage, Clos des Paulilles 4
Sticky Toffee Pudding 7.5 ve n
with salted caramel ice-cream
try this with a glass of Pedro Ximenex Emilio Hidalgo 6
Tiramisu 7 ve n
flavoured with coffee liqueur & mocha cream
try this with a glass of Dow's Fine Tawny Port 4.5
Mango Cheesecake 7.5 ve gf n
with passionfruit coulis
try this with a glass of Pedro Ximenex Emilio Hidalgo 6
Plum & Pecan Crumble 6.5 ve gf n
roasted plums, pecan, star anise, served with brandy crème anglaise
try this with a glass of Pedro Ximenex Emilio Hidalgo 6
Peanut Butter Brownie 6.5 ve n
with vanilla ice-cream & chocolate sauce
try this with Dow's Fine Tawny Port 4.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets 6 (two scoops) ve n
Dessert Trio 15 ve n
mango cheesecake, plum & pecan crumble, peanut butter brownie

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