Gluten-free restaurants in London

Our round-up of the best restaurants for gluten-free diners in the capital

Updated on 07 October 2019

Eating out in London if you’re gluten intolerant or have coeliac disease can be a tricky business, and these days more and more of us are choosing to go gluten free as a lifestyle choice. We always want our readers to enjoy eating out in the capital with confidence, which is why we’ve compiled a list of the best gluten-free restaurants London has to offer.

Our picks below include restaurants that offer a gluten-free menu alongside its regular menus, restaurants that are blessed with clued-up staff who can direct you to a tasty range of gluten-free options, or are entirely gluten-free (and therefore one hundred per cent safe for coeliacs) spots. Most of the below also offer information on other allergens too, so if you follow a gluten- and dairy-free diet, you can still find somewhere great to eat.

We’ve tried to include a good mix of independent and chain restaurants to allow for variety and to ensure that most areas of London are covered, so whether you’re searching for a good gluten-free restaurant for a coeliac sufferer or a gluten-free restaurant menu in London, you’ve come to the right place.

Refuel at The Soho Hotel

Refuel at The Soho Hotel

The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, Soho, London, W1D 3DH

A central location, comfy interiors and plenty of choice make Refuel at the Soho Hotel an excellent spot for gluten-free diners. Most of the starters and all of the mains are gluten-free, so it’s only dessert that lets the menu down with its sole gluten-free item. There are also a number of gluten-free options on the breakfast menu, including a very healthy-sounding kimchee and chickpea pancake.

£50 - £79
Modern European
Vegetarian
Vegan
Steak
British
Brasserie
Afternoon tea
Hotel Bars
French
Hemsley & Hemsley at Selfridges

Hemsley & Hemsley at Selfridges

Selfridges, Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB

Free from gluten, grains, refined sugar and hydrogenated vegetable oils, the dishes you’ll find on the menu at the Hemsley sisters’ first London café hail from their two wildly popular cookbooks, though there are some specials too. The seasonal menu is thoughtfully sourced and abundant in organic, biodynamic, sustainable and traditionally farmed produce, so you can feel extra good about yourself while tucking in.

£30 - £49
British
Farmacy

Farmacy

74-76 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W2 5SH

Known for its delicious plant-based dishes, free from dairy produce, refined sugars and additives, Farmacy is a top choice for healthy west London dining. And the good news is it also has plenty of gluten-free options, including all of its salads, all of its ‘earth bowls’ and all of its desserts. As with most restaurants though, it does advise that dishes are prepared in a kitchen where allergens are present throughout, so it can’t guarantee that any dishes or drinks will be free from trace ingredients.

£30 - £49
Vegetarian
Vegan
Afternoon tea
Granger & Co King

Granger & Co King's Cross

7 Pancras Square, King's Cross, London, N1C 4AG

Bill Granger’s laid-back café/restaurant offers plenty of gluten-free options which are clearly labelled on a bespoke ‘allergy menu’. Pretty much any allergen you can think of from celery to soya is marked so it’s easy to see which dishes contain gluten and which don’t. The whole of the BBQ section is currently off-limits, but there are plenty of breakfast items, big plates and salads that are safe for gluten-intolerant diners.

£30 - £49
International
Niche Gluten-free Dining

Niche Gluten-free Dining

197-199 Rosebery Avenue, London, London, EC1R 4TJ

This Coeliac UK accredited casual dining restaurant in Angel serves up a completely gluten-free menu made up of seasonal ingredients that are sourced locally wherever possible. Here you can expect crowd pleasers with a modern twist, such as beef and ale pie and gnocchi caponata, safe in the knowledge that Niche’s  kitchen practices are 100% free from the risk of gluten cross-contamination.

£30 - £49
Modern European
British
Masala Zone Covent Garden

Masala Zone Covent Garden

48 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DA

All branches of Masala Zone (including Covent Garden, Soho, Bayswater, Earls Court, Camden Town and Islington) have a selection of glute-free dishes, including its curry and rice plates, and a couple of street food items. These dishes are not identified separately on the menu, but if you inform your waiter that you are gluten intolerant, they will be happy to assist you in making your choice.

£30 - £49
Indian
Cinnamon Bazaar

Cinnamon Bazaar

28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS

This Indian foodie hotspot in Covent Garden is Vivek Singh’s (of Cinnamon Collection fame) most casual format restaurant to date, thanks to its menu of snacks, chaats and small plates. Many of these dishes are gluten-free, including chilled lentil dumplings with spiced yoghurt and toasted cumin, and lamb Rogan josh shepherd’s pie, and are clearly marked as such, so you can order with confidence.

Under £30
Vegetarian
Vegan
Afternoon tea
International
Indian
Halal
Locanda Locatelli

Locanda Locatelli

8 Seymour Street, London, London, W1H 7JZ

Dining gluten free doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality, as evidenced by this Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Marylebone that makes a number of gluten-free breads and pastas. Unfortunately, gluten-free dishes aren’t marked on the menu, but if you inform your waiter of your intolerance at the start of your meal, they will be able to advise on what is safe to order.

£50 - £79
Italian
One Michelin star
Duck & Waffle

Duck & Waffle

110 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AY

Rather than a ‘gluten-free’ menu, this high-rise City hotspot on the 40th floor of Heron Tower offers what it terms ‘gluten conscious’ options. These aren’t marked on menus online, but diners can speak to the chatty, knowledgeable staff on arrival to determine which dishes are available sans gluten on its international all-day menu.

£50 - £79
International
Honest Burgers Liverpool Street

Honest Burgers Liverpool Street

12 Widegate Street, London, E1 7HP

With 35 restaurants (and counting), Honest Burgers is a great shout for gluten-free diners. Each location has a clear allergens list, which states which dishes contain gluten so you can order without any anxiety. What’s more, if you view the allergens menu online, you can filter out any dishes containing gluten by selecting the ‘gluten/wheat’ tab. And don’t worry – tons of the menu is gluten-friendly so you’re sure to find something you like the look of, honest.

Under £30
Burgers
Indigo at One Aldwych

Indigo at One Aldwych

1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BZ

An entirely dairy- and gluten-free menu makes Indigo at One Aldwych a top choice for gluten-free dining in the capital. The set pre-theatre menu, which comprises dishes such as pea velouté and fillet of Brixham hake, is full of healthy yet substantial dishes made from good-quality seasonal ingredients, and also offers great value. Gluten-free guests are well looked after at breakfast time too, thanks to its gluten-free breakfast options.

£50 - £79
Vegetarian
Vegan
British
Where The Pancakes Are

Where The Pancakes Are

85a Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark, London, SE1 0NQ

Pancakes are great for a comforting, filling meal or snack any time of the day, so whether you want sweet or savoury, traditional or innovative, large or small, simply opt for this popular pancake house’s alternative 3-1 batter which is dairy free, wheat-free and vegan. Do keep in mind, though, that due to the small kitchen, it’s not able to guarantee 100% absence of gluten in any of its dishes.

Under £30
Afternoon tea
Dishoom Shoreditch

Dishoom Shoreditch

7 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7JE

Dishoom’s ‘gluten-allergy’ menu, which is available across all of its sites, lists both dishes that don’t contain gluten and those that can be made without gluten on request. What’s more, its staff are on the ball when it comes to allergy sufferers, so just be sure to mention any gluten aversions or intolerances to your waiter and they’ll ensure you're looked after.

£30 - £49
Indian
Zia Lucia Holloway

Zia Lucia Holloway

157 Holloway Road, Holloway, London, N7 8LX

This popular little outfit in north London serves up some cracking gluten-free pizzas in its authentic wood-fired oven, including the ‘Speck-tacular’ (mozzarella, gongorzola, pecorino and speck) and the inventive ‘Arianna’ (mozzarella, fresh sausage, Taleggio, pecorino and truffle honey). It’s worth noting that while the dough is definitely gluten-free, the kitchen can’t guarantee it won’t contain traces of gluten.

Under £30
Pizza
Italian
Ceru South Kensington

Ceru South Kensington

7-9 Bute Street, London, SW7 3EY

This lovely Levantine restaurant’s all-day menu contains close to 100 ingredients and, aside from the Greek pita bread, is entirely gluten free! That means gluten-free diners can enjoy the likes of houmous, peach, feta and red onion salad, and a whole host of meat, fish and veggie dishes, plus dessert without any stress.

£30 - £49
Mediterranean

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