Best Gluten-Free London Restaurants

Whether you're avoiding gluten due to diet choices or after Coeliac-friendly dining, we're making your meals out that bit easier - because no one deserves to miss out on juicy burgers, hand-stretched pizzas, spicy quesadillas and all that other good stuff. From bustling venues in Soho to rooftop eateries in Brick Lane, read our recommendations of the best gluten-free places to eat in London and get munching now.

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Last updated on 12th June 2024




The Seashell of Lisson Grove

Located in Marylebone, The Seashell of Lisson Grove is quite the stunner. With an aquarium seating area and a striking octopus bar in the centre of the restaurant, the venue slings out organic fresh fish, which can be freshly grilled, fried or gluten-free if you request it. They've been serving up top quality seafood for over 60 years, gaining a strong reputation in the area and even attracting some celebrity diners over the decades.

Arros QD

Looking to dine on dishes that are gluten-free from a Michelin star London chef? Arros QD in Fitzrovia is a fine dining restaurant with a kitchen run by Quique Dacosta, who holds seven stars to his name. Expect dishes like tomahawk steak, Iberico ham, goats cheese small plates and an extensive list of wines and signature cocktails. As for the venue itself, you'll find two floors of indoor tress, sultry black tiled walls contrasting red velvet sofas and touches of gold decor throughout the dining area.

Zizzi Victoria

After a gluten-free Italian in London? Across venues in Victoria, Greenwich, Kingston and beyond, Zizzi are slinging out non-gluten pizzas with toppings like nduja, black truffle salami, goat's cheese and vegan mozzarella, as well as some tasty pasta dishes too. This laidback spot is perfect for low-key date nights or meals out with friends, promising enticing cocktails like the lemon drizzle martini or an Amalfi Sundown to pair with your meal.

Honest Burgers Spitalfields

Whether you're in Spitalfields, Bank, Holborn or many other destinations across the city, Honest Burgers has cemented its place on the gluten-free London map. You can expect non-gluten buns filled with everything from bacon and chipotle mayo to grilled chicken breast with pesto, alongside plenty of plant-based options too. These relaxed restaurants are known for simple wooden interiors, homemade lemonade and great quality food, with each location boasting a signature dish that's only available there.

Tamesis Dock

Fancy a slice of gluten-free pizza? Over at Tamesis Dock, a barge bar that floats on the River Thames in Vauxhall, you can tuck into just that. Flavours include spicy pepperoni, goats cheese and caramelised onion, as well as a tasty vegan chorizo number. There's plenty of entertainment on the cards too, thanks to regular jazz nights and other live music while you look out over the river.

Paradise By Way of Kensal Green

Doubling as a gastro pub and live music venue, Paradise By Way of Kensal Green serves some of the best gluten-free food in London. The venue has a variety of private dining rooms and quirky seating areas to enjoy dishes such as slow roasted lamb with parsnip puree or 28-day aged sirloin steak. You can find the gorgeous location nestled between Queen's Park and Kensal Green stations, covered in pretty foliage and fairy lights.

Paladar

On the hunt for 100% gluten-free restaurants in London? A local gem, Paladar is a Latin American eatery, wine bar and bodega in Waterloo serving up a delish feast of goodies. Their sharing plates are the perfect way to nibble on all their delicacies, featuring everything from golden empanadas, green plantain crisps, pulled-pork on blue corn tortillas, and grilled chimichurri prawns served with Colombian Pacific coast salsa and plantain toston. Top it off with cinnamon-dusted churros, and you're in for a real treat.

Best Iberica Restaurants in London

With venues in Marylebone, Victoria, Farringdon and beyond, Iberica is always a great shout for gluten-free dining in vibrant surrounds. From artisan cheeses and air-cured beef to spicy padron peppers or grilled octopus with potatoes, this place has got it all with a cracking wine list to match. You'll find uniquely quirky interiors at each of their locations, from walls filled with photos and wacky ornaments to gorgeous outdoor terraces.

The Petersham

Sister restaurant of Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, The Petersham is a stunning hotel restaurant covered floor to ceiling in flowers, located in Covent Garden. It's sweeping windows look out over the pretty courtyard, which is an equally picturesque location to dine in. They offer gluten-free alternatives to many of their English and Italian-influenced dishes, made with only the finest seasonal ingredients, with highlights including charred hake, pumpkin with purple broccoli and Tuscan fish stew.

Ping Pong Soho

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After gluten-free restaurants in London for lunch? A stone's throw from Oxford Circus, Ping Pong Soho serves up dim sum and plenty of cocktails, making it the perfect stop-off after a shopping trip. Their sumptuous offerings include vegetable sticky rice and black prawn dumplings, paired with a range of exotic cocktails. Dine on round wooden tables with your pals, surrounded by floral decorations, hanging fairy lights and greenery, with a relaxed outdoor terrace to relax in too.

Ember Yard

If you're on the hunt for gluten-free restaurants in Soho, Ember Yard on Berwick Street is a top choice for tapas, fronting sleek, minimalist decor in an industrial-inspired venue. These guys are more than happy to sort you out with gluten-free eats too, with the likes of Iberico ham, burrata Pugliese and grilled cauliflower up for grabs, alongside a stunning selection of cocktails. And if you're after a more exclusive meal, they've got a number of private spaces available for hire too.

Santo Remedio London Bridge

Named in the Michelin Guide for 2022, Santo Remedio in London Bridge is a top choice for gluten-free eats, with bright, lively interiors to enjoy them in. Expect authentic Mexican fare like corn tortillas with hibiscus, pork belly or soft shell crab, with a huge variety of vegetarian dishes that can also be made vegan on request. They even do a killer bottomless brunch here too, with plenty of classic or hibiscus margaritas in the mix.

GBK Wimbledon

With sites in Wimbledon, WaterlooStratfordShepherd's Bush and all over the country, GBK offers one of the best gluten-free menus in London. They use 100% prime beef patties, alongside chicken and tasty plant-based alternatives, to create some of the best burgers around - with an entire menu of gluten-less eats to choose from. Enjoy all your favourites from the brand, including bacon cheeseburgers, homemade coleslaw and sea-salted caramel milkshakes.

DF Tacos Tottenham Court Road

The team over at DF Tacos on Tottenham Court Road or in Shoreditch sling out delicious Mexican dishes with a modern twist, with a huge gluten-free menu to boot. Whether you fancy buttermilk chicken chipotle tacos, pork pibil rice bowls or loaded nachos, you can enjoy a whole host of mouthwatering bites here - sourced from sustainable suppliers to create a totally carbon-neutral restaurant. Expect a casual, laidback vibe at these destinations, with plenty of refreshing cocktails to boot.

Casa do Frango Shoreditch

With venues in Shoreditch, London Bridge and beyond, Casa do Frango is brining you authentic Portuguese dishes straight from the Algarve. Their sunlight-filled venues feature colourful velvet sofas, pretty hanging lights and lots of greenery, with a slightly different vibe at each location. Pile up your plate with the likes of charred cauliflower in honey, piri piri garlic prawns and grilled chorizo, with more than half of their menu being gluten-free.

Browns Brasserie & Bar Butlers Wharf

Browns Brasserie & Bar are accredited by Coeliac UK, so you can rest easy when dining at their venues in Butlers Wharf, Old Jewry or Covent Garden. These sophisticated destinations are perfect when you're looking for something a little bit special without breaking the bank, with main meals starting from just £15. Expect all-day dining, from scrambled eggs on toast to pan-fried seabass, juicy steaks, chicken burgers and even a gluten-free afternoon tea.

The Gate

Fancy dining at a rooftop bar in the heart of the city? The Gate prides itself on serving only the finest, seasonal dishes with top-quality ingredients. Offering plenty of options to cater to all dietary requirements, this Brick Lane spot is sure to have you dining in style. They serve everything from breakfast plates of soft-boiled eggs right through to sweetcorn fritters and prawn skewers in the evening, catering to your needs at any time of day.

Hawksmoor Bar Wood Wharf

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The meat-heavy menu at Hawksmoor Bar Wood Wharf lends itself to a gluten-free diet, so you can munch on succulent steaks alongside a fantastic range of cocktails. Happy to cater to all dietary requirements, the friendly team here are on hand to make your meal without gluten. This stylish spot can be found floating on the river, with a swish outdoor terrace to enjoy the views from, as well as trendy dark blue and gold interiors that include a nine-metre long bar serving all kinds of cocktails.

Caravan Fitzrovia

For all-day dining in pretty, plant-filled surrounds, check out Caravan in Fitzrovia, Covent Garden, City of London and Canary Wharf. Expect breakfast plates like Greek yoghurt bowls or eggs on gluten-free bread, with pan-fried sea bream, sweet potato rice bowls and masala spiced dhal available later in the day. The decor is unique to each venue, with rustic touches like exposed brick walls and wooden stalls adding to the charm of these destinations.

Arepa & Co Haggerston

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Looking for a gluten-free cafe in London? Corn is king as these friendly Venezuelan eateries in Haggerston and Bethnal Green. From their signature arepas, to traditional corn dough cachapas and delicious rice bowls, they're catering to all kinds of diets across their menu. You can even enjoy brunch here between 10am and 4pm every weekend, with dishes including the avocado sunrise or scrambled eggs with sweet potato.

Bourne & Hollingsworth

Bourne & Hollingsworth is one of Central London's most beautiful eateries, situated in Farringdon. Their garden-inspired places is brimming with plants, as well as floral decor in the artwork and furniture and an entire greenhouse dining area. Whether you're in the mood for a bottomless brunch of caviar with smoked salmon and cocktails, or an evening meal featuring grilled ribeye steak and buttered spring greens, you'll find it at this idyllic location.

Pho

Making many people's list of the top 10 gluten-free restaurants in London, thanks to being accredited by Coeliac UK, Pho are a firm favourite for authentic food at affordable prices. With over a quarter of their dishes being vegan-friendly, a substantial amount of gluten-free dishes and multiple venues across the city, this is a great place to check out whatever your dining mood. As for the menu? Expect everything from beef brisket noodle soup to tofu and vegetable rice bowls, with a whole separate menu so you can count on the dishes being coeliac-safe.

Bubala

The first permanent site for this Middle Eastern restaurant, Bubala is a charming venue in Spitalfields that maintains, simple rustic interiors inspired by the cafes of Tel Aviv and Lebanon. Their menu is entirely meat-free and very few dishes contain gluten, so there's plenty to pick from here. We're talking oyster mushroom skewers, halloumi coated in black seed honey or aubergine and peanut curry to name a few, with enticing cocktails like the blood orange negroni or a spicy margarita to wash it all down.

Granger and Co. Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, Granger and Co is a spacious restaurant with a pretty outdoor area, as well as a cracking all-day menu with plenty of gluten-free choices. Kick back on their green velvet sofas or take a seat at the marble-topped tables, with a vast menu to tuck into. Think braised cannellini beans with halloumi or potato and feta rosti for breakfast, as well as seaweed tuna salads, tamarind glazed trout and much more for lunch or dinner.

Duck and Waffle London

Fancy dining while looking out over the city? Duck and Waffle is found on the 40th floor of the iconic Heron Tower, slinging out gluten-free bites galore. You won't find a much better view while you eat, and their bar is slinging out a range of refined cocktails too. Their renowned breakfasts feature options like Greek yoghurt with homemade granola, while you can nab grilled octopus, roasted lamb or chicken and seasonal vegetables with a red pepper dip a little later in the day.

Zia Lucia

With multiple venues across the city including Hammersmith, Aldgate and Balham, Zia Lucia is serving up gluten-free pizza bases with a variety of tantalising toppings. Think spicy nduja, roasted aubergines, burrata and more, all cooked up in their wood-fired oven. As for drinks, you can sip negroni sbagliato, Aperol spritz or a refreshing G&T with your meal.

Dishoom Covent Garden

Whether you're looking for the best gluten-free restaurants in London's Covent Garden, Shoreditch, King's Cross or beyond, Dishoom should be your go-to for authentic Indian eats. Their famous restaurants are slinging out grilled meats, curries, salads and more with not a bit of gluten in sight - as well as some of the best chai tea around. The interiors are inspired by original Bombay cafes, with modern Indian touches of decor throughout the venues.

Comptoir Libanais London Bridge

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For one of the best gluten-free restaurants near London Bridge, make your way to Comptoir Libanais. This gorgeous eatery is filled with quirky decor, including colourful patterned sofas, floral wall display and mismatching lampshades, creating the atmosphere of a bustling food market. Tuck into mezze plates like tabbouleh, halloumi with tomato and marinated olives, with a dedicated cocktail bar whipping up creative concoctions on the side.