London West London

The many chain restaurants around Turnham Green are fine places for a reliable bite, while Goldhawk Road provides a wealth of cheap ethnic eateries in the Shepherd’s Bush neighborhood. Hammersmith is famous for the riverside pubs along the Upper and Lower Malls, west of the bridge.

The Gate, 51 Queen Caroline St., 2nd fl. (☎020 8748 6932; www.gateveg.tv), Hammersmith. From the Tube, follow signs for Riverside Studios to Queen Caroline St., then head toward the Thames. The entrance is on the left, to the left of a church, 3 blocks before the river. The definition of hidden gem. One of London’s top spots for gourmet vegetarian fare, served in an elegant minimalist dining room or a green garden courtyard in the summer. Appetizers such as fig and goat cheese galette £5-6. Entrees (e.g. shiitake wonton and pumpkin laksa) £11-14. Extensive wine list. Reservations recommended for dinner. Open M-F noon-2:45pm and 6-10:45pm, Sa 6-10:30pm

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