London: Gluten Free in the Capital
The ten best places to find a tasty gluten free lunch or dinner in London.
1. The Detox Kitchen
Fresh, bold and delicious dishes that are free from wheat, dairy and refined sugar. Their focus is on celebrating good quality, seasonal, whole ingredients to create the comfort of a kitchen away from home.
“Amazing breakfast pots, smoothies and salads on offer in their deli — healthy tastes great!”
2. The Truscott Arms
Five-storey updated Victorian pub and garden with Modern European menu upstairs, bar snacks below. Independently run, you’ll find everything you everything you want from a pub: great food, exceptional wines, beers and cocktails, a terraced garden and spaces for private hire.
“Gastropub in Maida Vale: “Modern British cooking with a fine dining twist.” Reasonable prices too, courtesy of Chef Aidan McGee.”
3. Beyond Bread
Snug, stylish bakery and cafe for gluten-free breads, cakes and savoury snacks, plus coffee and tea.
“An amazing range of vegetarian and vegan sandwiches and breads — along with some great gluten free ranges for those with dietary constrictions.”
4. Naturally Chinese Restaurant
Naturally Chinese encompasses the aesthetics of Chinese dining by way of good food, beautiful surroundings, and fragrant cooking. Their exclusive gluten free menu has been prepared by a team trained and accredited by Coeliac UK.
“Authentic Chinese food far removed from the usual deep fried fare — light, healthy and delicious.”
5. Rossopomodoro
London is now home to seven Rossopomodoro restaurants, which all serve Neapolitan fare, including pizza, salads and strong coffee. There’s good reason why Rossopomodoro is packed at lunchtime and on evenings — you can’t argue with the quality or the price. And it’s great for gluten-free diners, too!
“Amazing Italian food that definitely doesn’t feel like the usual chain fare — gluten free options available.”
6. Stingray Cafe
Small and welcoming local cafe with a European menu including gluten-free pizzas and pasta dishes. Come in for a romantic dinner or a family meal and expect a warm, cosy, comfortable and a relaxing afternoon or evening.
“All the Italian goodness — they even do gluten-free pizzas the size of your face, which will leave your tummy very happy indeed.”
7. Nopi
NOPI’s menu changes according to the seasons, but signature dishes by Ramael Scully that are always avaliable include courgette and manouri fritters, coriander seed-crusted burrata with slices of blood orange and twice-cooked baby chicken with lemon myrtle salt and chilli jam. NOPI serves breakfast, lunch, pre-theatre and dinner menus.
“An Ottolenghi outpost in Central London. Good breakfast and go visit the toilets, you will understand why.”
8. Hummus Bros
Hummus Bros is about feeding you homemade hummus with mouth watering toppings, scooped off your own individual bowl with warm pitta bread, accompanied by refreshing salads, desserts & juices. They focus on taste, value for money, freshness & simplicity, and are proud to be the only place in the UK to concentrate solely on quality hummus.
“Ahhhh, so amazing! This made for one of the best quick, light lunches we’ve ever had — and not unhealthy, which is a bonus when you don’t want to feel sluggish!”
9. Dishoom
Dishoom pays loving homage to the Irani cafés that were once part of the fabric of life in Bombay with it’s mix of nostalgia and vision. Expect large queues at the door.
“Cool vibe in this Indian cafe/restaurant — very far removed from the dingy takeaways of our childhood. Light, delicious fare with a modern twist.”
10. Farmstand
Exposed-brick walls complemented by striking forest green banquette seating are ideal for customers looking to enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner. An eye-catching ‘greenhouse’ stairwell filled with a variety of fresh plants leads customers down to the lower-ground floor and the busy Farmstand kitchen. Open from breakfast until late seven days a week, serving a menu of internationally-influenced, UK-sourced, nutritionally-balanced ‘Build Your Own’ and ‘Ready To Go’ options, available to takeaway or to eat-in.
“A Build-Your-Own meal restaurant that is crammed full with delicious, healthy options. Everything looked so tempting!”
