This gluten free London guide showcases more than a hundred coeliac friendly eateries in the centre of the capital. Focused on Zone 1, this is the best gluten free London guide that visitors to London should start with. Gluten free Londoners will find plenty of recommendations here too of course

Areas covered here include the areas around Soho, Covent Garden, Oxford Circus, Hyde Park, Piccadilly, Southbank, the City, St Pauls, Holborn, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Farringdon, Clerkenwell, Regent’s Park, Euston, Kings Cross and everything in between. For Shoreditch, please see my East London gluten free guide. Although I have included a few fully gluten free locations that are located elsewhere in London.

Included are places that I have tried personally and have had a good experience at in the last few years. I am coeliac and these restaurants and cafes were all able to cater for me, with good processes in place for limiting cross contamination.

You might also be interested in my other London guide:

Please always ask your own questions too when visiting any venues listed in this guide, in case processes or menus have changed since I visited. This is a guide only and although I try to keep it up-to-date I cannot guarantee that all information is current. If you have any updates, please do send them to me (Laura) at [email protected].

Gluten Free Central London Guide

This guide is split into three sections – fully gluten free eateries, very coeliac friendly eateries (either with an extensive gluten free menu or exceptional service for coeliacs) and other restaurants that cater well for coeliacs. I’ve focused largely on independent eateries and will be published a chain restaurant guide soon. However, I have included a couple of chains that are very coeliac (and family) friendly to offer full variation.

Scroll to the end of this guide for an interactive map, allowing you to easily find gluten free friendly restaurants in your chosen area of London. For quick reference, I have also added the name of the closest Tube station after the restaurant name, in brackets).

100% Gluten Free Restaurants & Cafes in Central London

1. Libby’s Gluten Free Bakery (Notting Hill/Belsize Park)

So not exactly central, but close enough to warrant a little visit if you want to hit up another gluten free bakery while you are in London! They have amazing gluten free bagels, other breads and pastries, cakes, cookies and more. The Belsize Park branch also offers pizzas, and the Notting Hill branch does excellent toasted sandwiches.

2. Indigo (Holborn)

A fully gluten free restaurant in a the beautiful One Aldwych hotel – this is the place to go for a special meal or to treat yourselves to a lovely evening dinner, they even have a 5 course tasting menu. Indigo are brilliant as they went secretly gluten and dairy free for months before announcing it in the papers. Proof that gluten free food can taste just as good as regular food. Accredited by Coeliac UK.

3. Niche (Angel)

One of the original fully gluten free offerings in London. A great place to visit for serious gluten free gluttony – from pies and fried chicken to classic British puddings. Their restaurant is a good choice for lunch or dinner.

4. Paladar (Waterloo)

A stealth fully gluten free Latin American menu, the food at Paladar is wonderful and I would highly recommend this lovely independent restaurant. You can even have gluten free churros for dessert!

5. MaMa Boutique Gluten Free Bakery (Chiswick)

Not central, but a truly excellent gluten free bakery so I wanted to include them in this guide in case you are staying in West London. I always buy one of their ham, cheese and tomato pastries, plus highly recommend their sweet treats and freshly baked cinnamon buns. Everything is top quality and really well made.

6. Los Mochis (Liverpool Street/Notting Hill)

Two fully gluten free restaurants serving Mexican-Japanese fusion food, and it’s all delicious! Los Mochis is slightly on the fancier side, so it’s perfect for date night or for cocktails and plates with friends. Or for something really special, try the fully gluten free omakase at their Notting Hill restaurant – it’s an expensive experience but one of the best meals I have ever had.

7. Wicked Fish (Spitalfields)

For gluten free fish and chips, this is a great place to get them, as this branch of Wicked Fish is fully gluten free.

6. CreamDream (Covent Garden)

A fully gluten free and vegan cafe that sells a beautiful array of pastries and treats. They are pricey, but the Covent Garden location explains that! I had an eclair, which I wasn’t a fan of, but others seem to really enjoy the pastries they’ve had from CreamDream so I guess I went on an off day. Try it and make up your own mind! Plus it was founded by a Ukranian refugee, so it’s a very worthy business to be supporting. NOTE: I’ve heard they have started stocking gluten-containing croissants, so please check before you order, in case processes have changed since I visited.

7. Dendara (Kensington)

They do some wonderful savoury and sweet treats at this little gluten free cafe and bakery. It’s another pricey one, but I go back time and time again for their chicken and date pastilla (savoury pastry with a delicious filling), quiche and slices of beautiful cake.

8. Guasa London Stall (Shoreditch)

Located in Shoreditch Boxpark, this is a good place to head for fully gluten free arepas.

9. Polka Dot Bakery Stall (Spitalfields)

Located in Spitalfields market, head to this fully food stall for gluten free vegan baked goods on Saturdays and Sundays.

9. RawLaLa (Shoreditch)

A fully gluten free and plant based eatery with a focus on healthy, nourishing food and snacks. Raw bars and snacks, cold pressed juices and acai bowls are typical fare you’ll find here. It’s mainly a grab n go spot but they do have a couple of benches if you want to perch and eat.

10. Urban Greens (St Pauls/Victoria/Kensington)

A go to grab n go spot for me, as their full menu is gluten free. They do big amazing salad bowls topped with salmon/chicken/etc, delicious snickers protein balls and cold press juices.

11. MannaDew (Battersea)

For the best gluten free croissants and pastries ever, MannaDew is the place to go – this is one of my absolute all time favourites. However, they are ONLY open to the public on Fridays between 1-4pm (their business is mainly mail order). If you want to try any specific items, get in touch with them and place an order to collect Monday-Friday.

12. Utter Waffle (Balham/Herne Hill)

Okay so these ones are quite out of the way in South London, but they make the most wonderful gluten free waffles with your choice of sweet or savoury toppings. A must visit when in the area.

13. Klear Labs (Ladbrooke Grove)

An organic, low carb gluten free bakery, for the health conscious among us.

14. Tacos Padre/Free From Bakehouse (Borough Market)

Two fully gluten free options in Borough Market, but have a read of my Borough Market guide for details and more delicious options.

My Top Coeliac Friendly London Restaurants & Cafes

These are my top picks if you are visiting London and want to find some yummy coeliac friendly gluten free food in non dedicated restaurants. These restaurants are not fully gluten free but they have a very good gluten free offering and processes in place to avoid cross contamination. Please mention that you are coeliac/gluten free when booking as this helps the kitchen to prepare.

Note there will always be a low level cross contamination risk in mixed facility restaurants. Use your own judgement when dining, as although I had a good experience at these places you should use that as a guide only. If you are unsure as to the best questions to ask, have a read of my Eating in Mixed Facility Restaurants guide.

15. Casa do Frango (London Bridge & Shoreditch)

Portuguese food, cooked exceptionally well. Although Casa do Frango do not have a dedicated gluten free menu, staff are very knowledgeable and able to talk through the coeliac-friendly choices (of which there were many when we visited). We shared a selection of tapas to start, followed by piri piri chicken and chips and even gluten free cake for dessert. The restaurant is set in a cool converted warehouse, with a cosy little cocktail bar tucked away at the back. Great for date night or a catch up with friends.

16. Cotto (Waterloo)

This Italian restaurant has two kitchens, one of which is dedicated to gluten free food. They have a full gluten free menu, including pizza, pasta and desserts. The owner is very passionate about being able to cater for coeliacs safely.

17. Hobson’s Fish & Chips (Oxford Circus/Charring Cross/Paddington)

Some recent expansion of this chip shop chain means they now have some central eateries and can offer coeliac friendly fish and chips. Hurrah! Let them know you are coeliac when you order so they can make your food safely in the dedicated gluten free fryer. They also have gf vinegar available if you want it.

18. DF Mexico (Tottenham Court Road & Shoreditch)

For tacos and margaritas, DF Mexico is a great little spot. They have a gluten free menu that specifically shows items not suitable for coeliacs (due to deep fryer cross contamination, for example) and the gluten free dishes arrive marked with a little flag. I have eaten at their Shoreditch restaurant about half a dozen times and have always had a good experience.

19. El Pollote at Seven Dials Market/ El Pollote Restaurant (Covent Garden/Soho)

Seven Dials Market is a large indoor food market (with permanent stalls) right in the centre of London. It’s a brilliant place to grab a bite for lunch and everyone in your group can try different dishes, then you all sit together. For gluten free, coeliac friendly food, El Pollote is a must visit. Their guava-glazed fried chicken is incredible and everything on their menu aside from one item (their burger buns) is gluten free. Let staff know that you are coeliac and they will take extra care when prepping your meal.

El Pollote now also have a restaurant on Carnaby Street in Soho, with a similar menu offering and coeliac friendly processes.

20. Bubala (Soho)

For a middle Eastern feast of incredible sharing plates, head to Bubala. Their menu is marked up to show the non gluten free options (of which there were only two when I visited recently), so coeliacs have a huge array of delicious dishes to choose from. Really sweet spot, good atmosphere for dinner with friends or date night.

21. Flat Iron (Various)

A chain of great value steakhouses across London where you can get a fantastic quality flat iron steak. Most of their sides are gluten free too and staff are always very helpful. Note, no gluten free desserts.

22. Hawksmoor (Various)

More steak but this time a treat place. Top notch steaks, as well as lobster and amazing sides. They have a helpful gluten free menu with marks up the naturally gluten free dishes and the ones that can be easily adapted. Most importantly, their chips are coeliac safe :). I had my first date with my husband in their Covent Garden branch and then many years later a fine feast at the Hawksmoor kicked off my contractions before having my daughter. Yes, it really is that good!

23. Honest Burgers (Various)

Beloved by all gluten free residents of London, Honest Burgers have a very strong gf menu offering and cater well for coeliacs. They have processes in place in their kitchens to minimise cross contam risk, and most of their menu items are gluten free. Ask for a gluten free bun and let them know if you are coeliac when you order. All of the sides (including chips and onion rings) are gluten free, plus they have gluten free beer.

24. Kaleido (Various)

A lovely small business now with a few locations in central London. They sell grab and go boxes of rice paper filled rolls in an array of fabulous flavours – all gluten free – with lemon and tahini dipping sauces. Note they currently share their kitchen building with another company using gluten, so although they are fully gluten free they use a “may contain” warning as a precaution. I’ve always been fine eating their rolls but they are moving to a dedicated gluten free kitchen very soon, hurrah!

25. Pho (Various)

This chain of Vietnamese restaurants has a 95% gluten free menu and are accredited by Coeliac UK. I always really enjoy my meals there and my favourite dish is their spicy rice – so gooooood. Other options include Pho noodle soups, curries, summer rolls and fried noodles. Plus they have a great menu for kids (including a mini kids menu).

26. Pizza Express (Various)

Another family-friendly chain of restaurants accredited by Coeliac UK, this time focused on pizza! You can get coeliac friendly pizza, pasta, main courses and desserts, even garlic dough balls as a starter. They also have a great kids menu with gluten free options.

27. Santo Remedio (London Bridge)

One of the best Mexican restaurants in London, with a menu that happens to be almost entirely gluten free. I love the food here and have eaten at Santo Remedio a few times. The one downside is no gluten free desserts (aside from ice cream), but the savoury dishes are the highlight of the menu anyway and perhaps you can have a cocktail to finish instead :).

28. Lisboeta (Oxford Circus)

Oh I had an AMAZING meal here with friends. Portuguese cooking and they have some serious talent. The food was delicious and they catered for me really well as a coeliac – great knowledge about ingredients and cooking processes and able to adapt dishes so there was lots of choice for me. Dessert choices were more limited, but there was one gf option.

29. Sanderson (Tottenham Court Road)

For the most amazing gluten free high tea, the Sanderson hotel is one of my favourite places to head. Their outside courtyard garden is a lovely spot for afternoon tea and their Mad Hatters offering including incredible gluten free cakes, scones and sandwiches upon request.

30. Chiodo Bolognese (Spitalfields)

Coeliac UK accredited, this Italian restaurant has a dedicated gluten free prep area and even offers homemade gluten free pasta!

Other Coeliac Friendly London Restaurants

The following are all restaurants I have had a good coeliac experience at and that have a decent range of gluten free items on their menus. If you have a differing experience please contact me at [email protected].

31. Apulia (Barbican)

This Italian restaurant was able to provide gluten free pasta (with prawns, lemon and pistachios) when I visited and I had a lovely meal. Staff reassured me that my dish would be kept fully gluten free when I explained that I was coeliac.

32. Arros QD (Tottenham Court Road)

Contemporary Spanish, focused on rice-based dishes, is the core of the menu at Arros QD. Available both as large sharing dishes or as individual servings. Many of the dishes are naturally gluten free and they use rice flour for some of the deep fried batters (when we visited the fryer was fully gluten free). Truly excellent food, in a sleek setting, this restaurant is fantastic either for a business lunch or evening date night.

33. Arabica (Kings Cross/Borough)

I have eaten at both restaurant locations of Arabica and have thoroughly enjoyed their Middle Eastern small plates menu each time. Staff were always able to explain safe menus options to me. There is no gluten free bread available, but they can provide crudities for the dips and I had a lovely side of roast potatoes too. Think fresh hummus, falafel, salads, grilled meats and roasted cauliflower. Fab cocktails too! Dessert choices are coeliacs are limited, but they adapted the soft serve affogato for me (serving with housemade honeycomb instead of biscuits) and it was divine.

34. Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings (Farringdon)

This is a lovely spot for brunch or for lunch/dinner with cocktails. Try and bag a spot in their glorious greenhouse if you can. This restaurant offers a good range of gluten free options and gluten free bread is available upon request.

35. Banana Tree (Angel/Leicester Square)

Indochinese food in a casual setting, Banana Tree have a good range of gluten free items on the menu and I have always eaten well here. I really enjoy their food and the spicy laksa soup and beef rendang are two of my faves! Be sure to let staff know you are coeliac as some dishes need to be adapted (for example, removing the spicy prawn crackers as these are cooked in a shared fryer). Go early and make the most of 2-4-1 cocktail happy hour!

36. Bar Douro (Liverpool Street)

Glorious authentic Portuguese food, in a small and sharing plates format. Bar Douro is a brilliant place for a date or catch up with food-loving friends. The menu is not marked up but staff were very knowledgeable and showed us the coeliac friendly choices, of which there were plenty. There’s no gluten free bread but the roast potatoes were a great alternative for any carb-loving coeliacs like me.

37. Barbary (Covent Garden)

Food inspired by the Barbary Coast. Small sharing plates, lots of gluten free choices for me and I really enjoyed the food. You sit at the bar and space is limited so it’s best for two-person dinners rather than groups (we did go as a four though and it was fine, just harder to chat to everyone).

38. Bleeding Heart (Chancery Lane)

A fancy French restaurant beloved by the old school City set and prime territory for business lunches. I think in the evenings it becomes a more romantic, date setting, but I was only ever there for work. I was always well looked after, with gluten free bread brought and the gluten free options explained clearly to me.

39. Bodega Negra (Leicester Square)

Fantastic tacos, ceviche and margaritas, Bodega Negra would be super fun for a catch up with friends. They have plenty of gluten free choices and staff were very helpful at advising on coeliac options. We ate salt cod tacos, tuna tostada, red snapper ceviche and tortilla chips with guacamole and all were excellent. No gluten free desserts available (but the frozen margaritas are an excellent substitute!).

40. Breddos Tacos (Barbican)

So, I’ve included Breddos Tacos here as whenever I have visited I have had a good experience. HOWEVER, I understand from others that their gluten free choices aren’t quite as extensive now as their fryers are no longer gluten free. Please give them a call to ask before you visit, to ensure there are sufficient options. Their tacos are delish and I have always felt well looked after there as a coeliac.

41. Browns Brasserie (Covent Garden/Victoria/Bank)

With Coeliac UK accreditation, you are feel reassured at restaurant group Browns. They have a classic brasserie style menu with loads of great gluten free options and some amazing gluten free desserts (such a profiteroles and crumble, when I last visited). Family friendly.

42. Burger & Lobster (Various)

I haven’t been to one of these restaurants recently but have eaten at Burger & Lobster successfully a number of times over the years. Forget the burgers and head straight for lobster and chips, with the fries being cooked in a dedicated fryer when I visited (please check when you visit in case processes have changed).

43. Camino (Various)

Yummy Spanish tapas with plenty of gluten free options, a good place for catching up with friends or dining in a big group.

44. Carluccios (Various)

Coeliac UK accredited chain of Italian restaurants, Carluccios have loads of great gluten free choices. From a big bowlful of gluten free pasta at lunch to a coeliac friendly brunch on gluten free bread, I’ve always had a good expeirence at these restaurants.

45. Caravan (Various)

One for the foodies, Caravan have a lovely varied menu, with lots of medium-sized plates for sharing. I’ve eaten at their Bankside branch most recently and staff helpfully discussed coeliac friendly options with me. I would maybe steer clear for brunch (as gf options as limited) but for an evening meal there were lots of naturally gluten free dishes that I really enjoyed.

46. Ceru (Queensway/ South Kensington)

Nearly everything on Ceru’s menu is gluten free, aside from bready options, with GF options clearly marked. It’s Middle Eastern style food and coeliac friendly options include spiced battered squid rings, courgette and feta fritters, slow roast lamb and polenta fries.

47. Chiltern Firehouse (Baker Street)

Rub shoulders with the celebs at this fashionable eatery, where the food also happens to be excellent. It’s pricey, but we had a great treat brunch there and it was ideal for a celebration. The waiting staff were excellent at knowing which dishes were gluten free and advising me what I could and could not have. I don’t recall there being gluten free bread available, but I had a potato-based brunch dish so hadn’t really asked.

48. Claridges (Bond Street)

Claridges hotel is a rather special place, with restaurant and afternoon tea salon on site, and I have had two wonderful meals there. On the first (a good number of years ago, when gluten free wasn’t widely available), the chef baked me fresh gluten free bread and adapted all the dishes for me. Their food is exceptional and it’s the perfect place for a special meal or a celebration in a formal setting. I have not tried their newly opened Davies & Brook restaurant, but I would assume their kitchen are still as knowledgeable about dietary requirements as they were previously.

49. Clos Maggiore (Covent Garden)

Regularly voted London’s most romatic restaurant, you need to book and ask for a table in the Conservatory (which has a flower-filled ceiling). I ate here a few years ago but see more recent reviews confirming they are still good for gluten free. French cuisine, with plenty of gluten free options and able to cater for other dietary requirements.

50. Cote Brasserie (Various)

A Coeliac UK accredited chain of restaurants with very reliable food (French cooking). They have very strong processes in place and extensive gluten free options to choose from. Nice for a lunch or casual dinner.

51. Dishoom (Various)

Amazing Iranian-Indian food with a menu clearly showing gluten free options. I have eaten at a few branches of Dishoom and have always felt in safe hands (and felt good afterwards), with knowledgeable staff and awareness of cross contamination. Last time I went they were pretty heavy handed with the “there may be cross contamination as we handle gluten” statement, but that’s pretty standard for UK restaurants at the moment.

52. Duck & Waffle (Liverpool Street)

Gluten free waffles with an insane view across the City of London. The Duck & Waffle were very coeliac friendly when I visited and offer a gluten free version of their eponymous duck and waffle dish. A great spot for a fancy brunch (albeit a bit overrated). Be sure to book in advance.

53. El Pastor (London Bridge/ Soho)

Tacos in a converted railway arch space, this cool restaurant is very popular but you can put your name down on the list and head to the pub next door for a drink. There were a good number of gluten free choices when I visited. They also have a Soho branch.

54. Ember Yard (Oxford Circus)

Excellent Spanish and Italian small plates at this upscale restaurant. The meals we have had here have been wonderful, with good guidance from staff about gluten free food and sufficient choices for me (albeit not tonnes and tonnes). Ideal for a fancy date or celebration.

55. Fable (Chancery Lane)

Great for a quick lunch in the city, Fable is part of the Drake & Morgan group, who have a brilliant gluten free menu. They usually have gluten free burger buns available and other naturally gluten free menu choices too. The minor downer is that the chips are not coeliac friendly.

56. The Folly (Monument)

Part of the Drake and Morgan group, very similar to 52. The Fable (above).

57. Imad’s Syrian Kitchen (Oxford Circus)

I’ve not had a chance to try this restaurant yet but have had multiple rave reviews from coeliac followers, recommending I go and check it out. Apparently their menu has plenty of gluten free choices and they are really accommodating to coeliac diners.

58. Goodmans City (Bank)

A very City boy restaurant (if you know, you know) and known as one of the best steakhouses in London. I would personally opt for the Hawksmoor over Goodmans, but I did have a good experience eating safely gluten free here.

59. Gordon Ramsey Street Pizza (St Pauls)

Coeliac-friendly bottomless gluten free pizza! It’s not the greatest gluten free pizza to be honest, but nice enough and it gets bonus points for being bottomless :).

60. Granger & Co (Farringdon/Kings Cross)

A foodie fave, Australian cuisine-focused Granger & Co is a fab place for dinner. I visited with my family and staff very helpfully marked up the menu (I believe they now have an allergens menu too) when I asked. There were plenty of gluten free choices (plus dairy free for my mum) and they even had gluten free beer available.

61. Hoppers (Soho/Kings Cross)

When I ate here a few years ago I had a good experience, enjoying naturally gluten free hoppers and curry. Do check and give them a call if you want to visit though in case processes have changed.

62. Hop Vietnamese (Liverpool Street)

Ideal for a casual dinner or work lunch, Hop Vietnamese are tucked away at the foot of the Leadenhall building (other branches across the City). We ate really well, with staff very clear on what elements of dishes needed to be removed to make them gluten free and there were four gluten free options (two noodle soups and two rice bowls). They as have a gluten free brownie for dessert.

63. Iberica (Farringdon/Great Portland Street)

Yummy tapas and paella with gluten free options clearly marked on the menu (and plenty of them). We had a lovely group meal here and I was well looked after.

64. Kaia at the Ned (Bank)

More casual than I had expected (considering some other areas of the Ned hotel are a bit fancy), head to Kaia for Asia-Pacific poke bowls and sushi. I had a poke bowl when I visited and the kitchen assured me it would be safely gluten free.

65. Kitchen at Holmes (Baker Street)

Tonnes of gluten free options, all clearly marked on menu and staff show excellent knowledge – its a mix of cuisines, meant to represent the diversity of the London dining scene. Note chips not gf when we visited.

66. Macellaiao Exmouth Market (Farringdon)

Staff were mega helpful here, advising me on gluten free choices and reassuring me (I always ask a million questions!). I ate rump steak and oven roasted potatoes, with a side of garlicky spinach.

67. Manicomio (St Pauls)

A classic City lunch spot, Manicomio is great for business lunches. Staff were helpful and able to adapt dishes for me. Don’t go out of your way to visit, as there weren’t extensive gluten free choices, but I am including as I did eat well here.

68. Mildreds (Soho/Kings Cross)

First up, be aware that this vegetarian group will issue you will some doom and gloom statement about cross contamination being possible in their kitchen (classic disclaimer in London these days). Of course any mixed facility restaurant will always pose a risk, however I always ask questions and have eaten well here on a couple of occasions. They do some really yummy curries and always have a good selection of gluten free dishes.

69. Kolamba (Soho)

Sri Lankan restaurant with a good selection of gluten free options, which can accomodate coeliac diners.

70. Monmouth Kitchen (Covent Garden)

A Peruvian-Italian menu, we had a lovely meal here and they looked after me well as a coeliac. They also offer a gluten free afternoon tea in collaboration with Charbonel and Walker

71. Moro (Farringdon)

A foodie fave, Moro serve absolutely delicious food. Staff were helpful and there were plenty of naturally gluten free dishes we could eat. We shared roasted duck and a pork belly dish – every bite was a joy!

72. Nandos (Various)

Such a classic and surprisingly Nandos have loads of gluten free options. I ate there last night and they take allergen orders really seriously, with a manager supervising the process. Brilliant for chicken and chips with yummy sides. Family friendly.

Skyline views over central London from this restaurant, which sits atop the National Portrait Gallery. They have gluten free bread available and staff reassured me that processes were used to limit cross contamination in the kitchen. A good place for a formal lunch.

74. Nobu (Hyde Park Corner)

Fancy-pants sushi, although having lost its Michelin star a few years ago you could argue that Nobu is quite overpriced now. They were able to cater well for me as we prebooked and notified them that I was gluten free, however there wasn’t a huge amount of choice. The food was delicious though and you might want to try Nobu for a special treat.

75. Petersham Nurseries – The Petersham (Covent Garden)

A garden paradise in the centre of London. This elegant restaurant focuses on Italian cuisine and has plenty of gluten free options. When I visited all but one of the dishes were gluten free and gluten free bread was available. Be sure to book in advance.

76. Ping Pong (Various)

Gluten free dim sum, woop woop! With a gluten free menu available, you’ll find a good number of dumplings and other dim sum on offer here, plus an incredible molten chocolate fondant for dessert.

77. Polpo (Soho)

Venetian sharing plates with a number of gluten free choices. I have had a number of really enjoyable meals at Polpo restaurants, their food is always excellent. Sadly most branches have now closed, but the Soho restaurant is still running.

78. Riding House Cafe (Oxford circus)

With gluten free options marked on the menu and gluten free bread available, this is a lovely spot for lunch. Perfect for a lunch date with parents too as it has nice ambiance and a varied menu.

79. Rosa’s Thai (Various)

Rosa’s thai restaurants offer a gluten free menu with plenty of choice. Generally I have heard good things about the chain, BUT please do not assume everything on the gf menu is suitable for coeliacs. When I visited last I asked questions and it turned out the fried items were cooked in a shared fryer. But that minor hiccup aside, all was good and I have seen other coeliacs visit more recently and say positive things.

80. Rovi (Oxford Circus)

The newest addition to the Ottolenghi restaurant group, the focus here is on cooking over fire and they catered for me well as a coeliac, even making a gluten free flatbread.

81. Som Saa (Liverpool Street)

Authentic thai cuisine cooked to perfection. Som Saa is quite a hot ticket in London at the moment and I was delighted to discover that they have loads of gluten free options. The waitress marked my menu up without hesitation and assured me she would notify the kitchen about me being coeliac. Delicious meal, cool setting and great cocktails.

82. Kolae (Southwark)

All dishes on the menu are gluten free aside from the pork belly (at the time of writing – please check when you visit) – excellent Southern Thai food from this cool eatery with a big reputation.

83. Sticks n Sushi (Covent Garden)

We have eaten here a good number of times now and it’s always been a good experience. The menu is not marked up but staff are helpful and able to explain which dishes are naturally gluten free and which can be adapted. The choices are not extensive but there is plenty to be going on. They have gluten free tamari sauce available too.

84. The Anthologist (St Pauls)

Great for a quick lunch in the city, the Anthologist is part of the Drake & Morgan group, who have a brilliant gluten free menu. They usually have gluten free burger buns available and other naturally gluten free menu choices too. The minor downer is that the chips are not coeliac friendly.

85. The Lanesborough (Hyde Park Corner)

An incredible afternoon tea setting (honestly the most beautiful afternoon tea salon I’ve seen), the Lanesborough offer a gluten free option. The perfect place for a fancy treat.

86. The Rosewood Holborn Dining Room (Holborn)

British cuisine served in this brasserie style restaurant. I’ve been to a few business lunches here and have always eaten well and safely.

87. Bubala (Spitalfields)

I love love loved our meal at Bubala, which has a Middle Eastern vegetarian feasting menu. Every dish we had was excellent and they were amazing at ensuring any gluten dishes were highlighted to me (when brought to the table) and a gluten free option provided to me. Plus much of the menu was naturally gluten free. Great spot for dinner with friends, just be sure to book as it’s small and popular.

88. Ugly Dumpling (Oxford Circus)

Tucked away on in a maze of little streets, Ugly Dumpling is an absolute gem. They always have 2-3 gluten free dumplings on their menu and all the sides were gluten free at the time of our visit, including tempura aubergine. The gluten free dumplings are made when you order so take a little longer, but it’s worth the wait knowing the staff are taking so much care.

89. Vinoteca (Various)

Cosy restaurants with a focus on wine, you can get wonderful wine flights to try and they have always had a gluten free option or two when I have eaten here.

90. Wahaca (Various)

This Mexican chain is getting better and better for gluten free. Their latest gluten free menu offering has loads of choices, including nachos and tacos, all washed down with yummy cocktails. I’ve never had any issues eating here.

91. Yo Sushi (Various)

This sushi chain can cater well for coeliacs, in my experience. They have gluten free tamari soy sauce available and you can request to have dishes freshly made by the kitchen, rather than taking them off the belt.

92. Comptoir Libanase (Various)

Lebanese food with lots of tasty gluten free options. I ate here as part of a big group, but staff were still fab at making sure I got my coeliac friendly dishes and reassuring me that my food was fully gluten free.

Coeliac Friendly London Cafes/Grab n Go Options

93. Banh Mi Bay (Holborn/Various)

I used to regularly get this quick, reasonably-priced Vietnamese food on my lunch break. These restaurants have an allergens menu and staff are always helpful at advising which options are safe. My favourite is the satay chicken bun noodle salad. A few locations across London.

94. Chin Chin (Tottenham Court Road)

Incredible marshmallow-topped hot chocolates and usually a gluten free dessert option. They are made in a mixed kitchen but I’ve never had any issues.

95. Chipotle (Various)

Coeliac UK accredited burrito bowls packed with meat/veggies, rice, beans and all the good toppings. Let staff know that you are coeliac and they will change gloves and ensure all equipment they are using is clean and safe. Be sure to get a big scoop of their epic guacamole on top of that burrito bowl!

96. Crudo (Oxford Circus)

Crudo is a sort of ceviche-poke bowl hybrid concept that is absolutely delicious! This little takeaway spot is very clued up about gluten free, with everything other than one of the sauces and the crispy fried onions being suitable for coeliac.

97. Bill’s (Various)

This chain of eateries offer various gluten free options and I have always had a good experience here. Try it for brunch, lunch or dinner.

98. Wildwood (Covent Garden)

Gluten free options at this Italian chain restaurant include pizza and pasta and if you tell them you are coeliac they will make extra effort to avoid any potential cross contamination.

99. Drury 188-189 (Tottenham Court Road)

This cafe does gluten free salad options and actually some gluten free bread options to dine in, although I have not tried the latter personally.

100. Feya (Bond Street)

This rather Instagrammable coffee shop had quite a few gluten free sweet treats on offer when I visited, stored separately and staff used dedicated tongs to serve.

101. The Ampersand (Kensington)

A wonderful spot for various novelty-themed gluten free afternoon teas (my 6 year old, 3 year old niece, sister and I loved the dinosaur one) close to some major museums. For more afternoon tea recommendations, read my London Afternoon Tea Guide.

102. Leon (Various)

A reliable lunch chain for gluten free diners, ranging from healthy salad boxes to gluten free chicken nuggets and waffle fries. They have a dedicated gluten free section of the kitchen so let them know you are gluten free when you order. Some branches will then read you a doom and gloom legal disclaimer about there being gluten on the premises, but I have always had a good experience eating here.

103. Mestizo (Euston)

This Mexican restaurant has an extensive “No Wheat/Gluten” menu, including flautas, tacos and tamales. Able to cater for other dietary requirements too, just speak to the team.

104. Pieminister (Chancery Lane)

Probably the only place to get gluten free pie and mash in London! Don’t be put off by the overtly gluteny offering when you walk into this small lunch spot,

105. Poptata Land (Liverpool Street)

Loaded fries, cooked in a dedicated fryer. Most of the toppings are gluten free and oh so delicious! Note, I noticed that during lockdown they began offering fried chicken, which is not gluten free – when you visit please double check that processes are still coeliac friendly.

106. Selfridges Food Hall (Bond Street)

There are always some yummy gluten free options to be discovered in Selfridges food hall, including Borough 22 gluten free doughnuts. Worth a little wander.

107. Tate Modern Riverside Cafe (Blackfriars)

The cafe at this museum usually has a good selection of gluten free food options, including prepacked sandwiches and cakes.

Gluten Free Central London Map

Other Places to Consider

Further restaurants that I have not tried personally but have heard good things about from fellow coeliacs (or have been reassured by discussions with the restaurant teams) include:

Bancone (pasta), Bella Italia (Italian), Cinnamon Bazaar (Indian), Corazon (tacos), Honey & Co (Middle Eastern), Locanda Locatelli (Italian), Prezzo (Italian), Santa Maria (pizza), Sfoglia Bologna (Italian), Sketch (afternoon tea), Stem & Glory (vegan), The Chipping Forecast (fish and chips), The Old Shades (pub), The Somers Town Coffee House (pub), Yalla Yalla (Lebanese).

Looking for more specific London tips? Why not check out my other gluten free London guides:

Enjoy London! x