Whether you're looking for a relaxed family meal or a gluten-free afternoon tea in London, these restaurants have dedicated menus or a range of gluten-free options.
Best gluten-free burgers in London
1. Honest Burgers
Fast-growing chain Honest Burgers is a welcoming place for coeliacs with its option of wheat-free buns and burgers; although co-founder Tom points out that a totally gluten-free experience cannot be guaranteed as food containing gluten is prepared in the same kitchen.
2. Patty and Bun
Enjoy a wide range of gluten-free sides and gourmet burgers at one of the many locations of Patty & Bun. Whether you're looking for beef, chicken or vegan options – Patty & Bun has a burger to suit every taste.
Best gluten-free Asian restaurants in London
3. Dishoom
Does a menu in an Indian restaurant seem like a long list of uncertainties? Thankfully, Mumbai street-food inspired venue Dishoom highlights suitable dishes, including a range of grills, salads and curries.
4. Wagamama
If East Asian cuisine is more to your taste, the Japanese chain Wagamama has a wealth of "cereal-free" options noted for the gluten intolerant. Expect warm bowls of ramen, vibrant salad bowls and creamy coconut curries with a kick.
Gluten-free Middle Eastern food in London
5. NOPI
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner – each with plenty of gluten-free options based on the full a la carte menu – NOPI in Soho is a great place for a plate or two, whatever the time of day. Just notify the accommodating staff upon reservation and you'll be given a range of dishes to choose from at this eatery that's part of Yotam Ottolenghi's ever-expanding group.
6. CERU
Gather with friends to indulge in the delicious gluten-free flavours of the Levant at CERU. This vibrant London restaurant offers a huge variety of coeliac-friendly Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean-inspired sharing dishes, from fresh seafood and colourful salads to mouthwatering desserts.
Italian gluten-free restaurants in London
7. Mercato Metropolitano
Some of London's Italian eateries have cottoned on to the plight of coeliacs. Leggero in Mercato Metropolitano has a menu focused on the Italian "peasant" food polenta, which has grown in popularity in recent years and is full of gluten-free goodness. Not feeling like Italian? Find other gluten-free options from the wide variety of vendors.
8. Spaghetti House
Mounds of pasta, flour-laden carbonara sauce and doughy pizzas usually lead to hours of discomfort, but Spaghetti House offers coeliac-friendly spaghetti on request as well as gluten-free gnocchi. Note they cannot guarantee that any menu item can be completely free of allergens due to shared kitchen preparation areas.
Gluten-free London restaurants for families
9. Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe has developed gluten-free versions of many classic dishes. The rocking restaurant’s coeliac-friendly menu includes its classic Angus beef burger, 24-carat gold leaf steak burger and a gluten-free hot fudge brownie.
10. Bill's
Bill’s offers the sort of all-day dining that appeals to people of every age and the separate and extensive gluten-free menu makes it the ideal spot to take the family for gluten-free brunch, lunch or dinner.
Gluten-free afternoon tea in London
11. Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea at Sanderson
A gluten-free tea inspired by Alice In Wonderland might sound like something out of a fairy tale, but that's precisely what you will find at the Sanderson hotel in the West End. There is also a Little Hatters Tea for children. Curiouser and curiouser!
12. Fortnum & Mason
At Fortnum & Mason, the Made Without Gluten Afternoon Tea menu means you can sample delicacies such as smoked salmon sandwiches with orange caper butter, scones with Somerset clotted cream and plum meringue with spiced apple compote.
Best gluten-free pizza in London
13. Pizza Express
Choose from the dedicated gluten-free menu at Pizza Express venues across London, including pizzas made with wheat-free dough, risotto and chocolate brownies.
14. Franco Manca
Franco Manca serves pizzas made with quality and seasonal ingredients. All shops across the city offers vegan specials and gluten-free options. The downside? It's no secret the pizzas are delicious, so expect to queue!
15. 400 Rabbits
South London’s 400 Rabbits brings creative toppings and gluten-free bases to locations in Crystal Palace, Brockell Lido and Elephant & Castle. Everything can be gluten-free – including the brownies – just don’t forget to ask.
Gluten-free London restaurants for occasions
16. Indigo
Indigo at luxury hotel One Aldwych serves only gluten and dairy-free delicious dishes, including Rhug Estate organic lamb rump with samphire and Brixham monkfish braised in lemongrass. All are made with alternatives such as almond milk and buckwheat flour. The gluten-free Charlie And The Chocolate Factory-themed Afternoon Tea is another dietary landmark.
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