My gluten free and dairy free guide to London
London is one of my all time favourite places for eating out gluten and dairy free, as there are so many different places dotted around the city, you really are spoilt for choice! This guide includes chain restaurants, independent restaurants, cafes, bakeries, takeaways, afternoon teas, 100% gluten free restaurants, vegan restaurants, markets and much more!
*Please note, all of the information in this guide is correct as of October 2022, however always ensure you check with the restaurant beforehand to ensure no allergy information has changed and they are able to cater for your dietary requirements. Please drop me an email at glutenfreealice@yahoo.com if you believe any of the information in this guide is outdated, and I will get this updated.
Utter waffle (Herne Hill and Balham)
119 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, SE24 0NG
2 Hildreth Street, Balham, SW129RQ
A must try if you are in the area, all the waffles on the menu are gluten free (apart from 1!), with lots of dairy free and vegan options. I’d 100% recommend trying the delicious vegan fried chicken waffle along with the tasty dessert waffles.
Honest Burgers (Various locations)
Honest Burger has to be my all time favourite chain restaurant and there are plenty of branches located all around London in areas such as Brixton, Soho, Camden, Canary Wharf, Clapham, Greenwich, Kings Cross, Oxford Circus and more (Click here for a full list of locations). They offer gluten free buns, amazing vegan options using Beyond Meat and even the onion rings are gluten free!
197 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TJ
Niche is a 100% gluten free Coeliac accredited restaurant with plenty of dairy free and vegan options. Choose from a wide array of dishes such as Niche Fried Chicken, herb crusted cod, Glamorgan potato cakes and beer battered onion rings. They also have plenty of delicious gluten free desserts.
Indigo One Aldwych (Covent Garden)
1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ
Accredited by Coeliac UK, all of the dishes in the Indigo kitchen at the One Aldwych Hotel in Covent Garden are gluten and dairy free as standard. They also offer a 5 course tasting menu, afternoon tea and breakfast. A tasty and beautiful hotel if you are looking to treat yourself!
48 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AJ
Near and Far is a 100% gluten free restaurant and cocktail bar located Camden. They are a great option if you are looking for a bottomless brunch and have a lovely pretty interior and DJ playing.
113 Waterloo Road, DS1 8UL and 14 Lillie Rd SW6 1TT
Crust Bros offer a ‘create your own’ pizza with gluten free bases, vegan cheese and plenty of toppings! The gluten free bases are some of the best I’ve tried. Ensure to let your server know if you are Coeliac and they will cook your pizza on a separate tray.
89 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HR
Cotto is an independent restaurant based in Waterloo serving Italian food. They are great at catering for allergies and intolerances, and offer gluten free pasta and pizza options cooked in their separate gluten free kitchen.
Arepa and Co (Bethnal Green and Haggerston)
254 Paradise Row, E2 9LE and 58a De Beauvoir Crescent, N1 5SB
Arepa and Co serves delicious Venezuelan food with lots of gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. The traditional arepas are naturally gluten free, and lovely stuffed with guacamole, plantain, black beans and sweet potato.
Vida Bakery (Brick Lane) – CURRENTLY CLOSED but taking online orders
139 Brick Lane, E1 6SB
Vida Bakery is an entirely gluten free, dairy free and vegan bakery based in Brick Lane. They are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for coffee and cake but do also have an online store. They serve delicious cake tubs, brownies, cookie dough, tray bakes and more!
156 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2EB
A beautiful entirely vegan restaurant based in Knightsbridge which focuses on using ethnically sourced, seasonal produce and has an entirely gluten, dairy and refined sugar free menu. Be sure to try the delicious purple potato croquettes and maki set!
Brickwood café (Balham, Clapham, Tooting, Streatham)
An Australian inspired café based in 4 different locations around South London. Brickwood Café offers plenty of coffee and brunch options with allergy information available upon request. They have lots of different gluten free breakfast/brunch options including their delicious hash nuggets (*Note: you cannot book in advance, this cafe is first come first serve).
45-47 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7PN
For an entirely vegan pizza restaurant, head down to Purezza in Camden where you can order any of their pizzas on a gluten free base. They offer tonnes of tasty flavours, amazing garlic pizza bread and they even have a vegan chocolate covered pizza dessert and plenty of gluten free dessert options.
Dishoom (Kensington, Shoreditch, Kings Cross, Covent Garden and Carnaby)
If you are looking for a delicious Indian restaurant, you must try Dishoom which is located in 5 different areas around London and offer gluten free, dairy free and vegan menu options. I absolutely loved the masala prawns and gunpowder potatoes along the huge array of tasty cocktails.
Station 26 (Brixton) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
Unit 26, Brixton Village Market, SW9 8PR
This entirely gluten free restaurant is located in Brixton Village Market and is one of the smallest (but still incredibly yummy) restaurants I’ve ever been to! Choose from their brunch menu or main menu which includes dishes such as burgers, chicken schnitzel, vegetable stack and crab cake salad.
Montreal House, Deal Porter Square, Canada Water, SE16 7AQ
Leadbelly’s have a huge gluten free menu (98% of the food they serve is gluten free!) which includes brunch, lunch and dinner. The menu ranges from burgers to steaks, roast dinners, fish and chips and plenty of gluten free desserts! They were also really accommodating with offering dairy free options too.
12 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ
Based in Broadway Market, The Bach is a New Zealand based café with a really relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They focus on using organic and seasonal produce with plenty of gluten and dairy free breakfast and lunch options including toasties, corn fritters and French toast.
Pearl and Grove (Exmouth Market) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
30 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE
Pearl and Grove is a 100% gluten free bakery based in Exmouth market. They serve takeaway cake, coffee and ice creams (they do have a few tables outside, but it’s mainly takeaway food) with dairy free options too.
Plant Club (Newington Green) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
49 Green Lanes, Newington Green, N16 9BU
Plant Club is a plant based, gluten free and organic Italian restaurant and natural wine bar based in Newington Green They use local and seasonal ingredients and offer options such as garlic bread, gnocchi, pizza, and plenty of desserts. Their pizza bases are incredible and one of the best I’ve ever tried! The restaurant is currently located as a pop up in Nomadis Cafe in Newington Green from Thursday to Sunday.
Cookies and Scream (Holloway Road) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
130 Holloway Road, N7 8JE
Cookies and Scream is an entirely gluten free and vegan bakery based in North London which offers a range of cookies, brownies, pies, doughnuts and thick ‘Scream’ shakes. A place to visit if you are after a sweet treat!
35-39 St George’s Drive, SW1V 4DG
Georgian House is a boutique hotel based in Victoria. They offer amazing afternoon tea options including a Wizard Afternoon tea which they are able to make gluten free and/or dairy free. Simply contact them in advance to let them know your dietary requirements. They are also a really lovely hotel to stay at, who offer fab gluten and dairy free breakfast options.
The Vurger Co (Shoreditch and Canary Wharf) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
Unit 9, Avant Garde Building, 6 Richmix Square, Cygnet Street, Shoreditch, E1 6LD
Unit 1, The Wharf Kitchen. Jubilee Place Lower Mall -2, Canary Wharf, E14 5NY
The Vurger Co is a 100% plant-based restaurant serving lots of delicious vegan burgers which can all be made using a gluten free bun. They also have a huge array of sides which are all gluten free including fries, crispy dippers, tater tots, mac and cheese and shakes.
Pho is a Vietnamese restaurant located in various places around London including Battersea, Covent Garden, Islington, Kingston and more (click here to view all the locations). They are Coeliac UK accredited and 95% of the menu is gluten and dairy free which includes dishes such as summer rolls with tasty peanut sauce, wok fried noodles, curry and more.
Leon is fast food restaurant dotted in various locations around London (click here to view all locations). They have plenty of well labelled gluten free, dairy free and vegan options including waffle fries, rice boxes, breakfast pots, gluten free nuggets, coffee, cakes and more.
Flat Iron Steak (Various locations)
Flat Iron Steak is a steak restaurant located in various locations around London including Covent Garden, Marylebone, Soho Shoreditch and more (click here to view all locations). They have a very simple menu – steak, sides and sauces. Let the staff know you are gluten and/or dairy free and they will be able to cater for you (most of the menu is naturally gluten free).
298-299 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9HA
Loveshack is an entirely vegan restaurant, café, cocktail bar and events space offering a breakfast menu with amazing gluten free pancakes and smoothie bowls along with a main menu with options such as beyond meat burgers and teriyaki tofu.
Chin Chin Ice Cream (Camden and Soho)
45-50 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF and 54 Greek Street, WLD 3DS
Chin Chin is an Ice cream parlour offering an amazing array of different ice creams, desserts, hot chocolates and more with lots of gluten free options. I personally loved the vegan hot chocolate with amazing marshmallow topping!
Pizza Express (Various locations)
Pizza Express is a chain restaurant with plenty of locations dotted around London (click here to find a location). They are always a safe bet if you are looking for a gluten free Coeliac UK accredited pizza, with all their gluten free pizzas being served on black boards for reassurance. They also offer vegan cheese options.
Feya Café (Bond Street and Knightsbridge)
23 James Street, Marylebone, W1U 1DT and 146 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1HX
Feya Café is a very beautiful (and Instagramable!) cafe which offers lots of pretty gluten free, dairy free and vegan brunch options such as rose avocado toast, chia pudding, pastel rainbow smoothie bowl and pancakes along with smoothies and hot drinks.
Zizzi’s is another Italian chain restaurant, with lots of branches dotted around London (click here to find a location). They have lots of gluten free options including pizza, pasta, salads and delicious dessert options too!
Daisy Green Collective (Various locations)
Daisy Green is an Australian themed cafe based in various locations around London including Victoria, Marylebone, Paddington and Soho. The majority of their brunch items can be adapted to be gluten free with gluten free bread. They also offer a bottomless brunch!
Mommi (Clapham) – CURRENTLY CLOSED
44-48 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UR
Mommi has a delicious Peruvian-Japanese menu, with lots of tasty dishes for brunch and dinner. They did used to be 100% gluten free but have now started to offer a few non gluten free options, however they are still accredited by Coeliac UK. A great place for bottomless brunch with friends!
4-5 London Road, SE1 6JZ
Paladar is an entirely gluten free Latin American restaurant located near to Elephant and Castle tube station. With vegetarian options such as empanadas, fish options such as prawns, meat options such as crispy pork belly and dessert options such as churros plus plenty of cocktails to choose from.
Chipotle is a Mexican fast food restaurant based in various locations around London (Click here to find a location). All of their bowls, salads and tortilla chips are suitable for Coeliacs – just inform a member of the team before placing your order and they will wash their hands and change their gloves. They also offer lots of vegan and dairy free options.
7-9 Bute Street, SW7 3EY
Ceru is a Coeliac UK accredited restaurant based in South Kensington serving Levantine food. Almost all of the menu is gluten free, and there are plenty of dairy free options too. The dishes use lots of Levant’s staple ingredients – chickpeas, tahini, feta, aubergine, mint, lemon and yoghurt along with lots of amazing middle eastern flavours.
Rosa’s Thai (Various Locations)
Rosa’s Thai is an authentic Thai restaurant located in various sites around London including Baker street, Islington, Chelsea, Carnaby and more (Click here to view all the locations). They offer a ‘Coeliac Friendly’ menu which includes dishes such as chicken satay, butternut red curry, panang curry, pad Thai and more.
Supermarkets
Wholefoods supermarket (Various locations)
If you are looking for gluten and/or dairy free snacks or food on the go, Wholefoods is an amazing supermarket located in Clapham Junction, Camden, Fulham, Kensington, Piccadilly Circus and Richmond (Click here to view all locations). They sell plenty of your favourite Free From brands.
Selfridges Food Hall (Oxford Street)
Selfridges and Co, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB
Selfridges Food Hall is located on Oxford street and sell plenty of gluten and dairy free goodies including Borough 22 gluten free and vegan doughnuts, Lola’s cupcakes, Little Moons Mochi along with plenty more grab and go treats.
Planet Organic (Various locations)
Planet Organic is another health food store located in various places around London (click here for view all locations). They sell lots of Free From snacks and on the go food.
Markets
Greenwich Market, SE10 9HZ
Greenwich market is a lovely market filled with plenty of food stalls with gluten and dairy free options such as gluten free galettes and pancakes, ice creams and the amazing Ruby’s of London doughnuts which are gluten free and vegan!
8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL
Borough Market is one of the largest and oldest markets in London. They are home to the Free From Bakehouse which sell lots of tasty free from treats, along with lots of savoury options including Horn Please which is an amazing Indian street food stall.
London Fields, E8 4PH
One of my favourite markets for finding gluten and dairy free treats is Broadway Market which is open every Saturday. They have options such as Eat n Mess for gluten free sweet treats, Floris foods for fried doughnuts, Osu Coconuts for pancakes, Meringue Girls for meringues and more! The Bach café is also located in the market.
Camden Market, Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF
Camden is host to plenty of amazing market stalls dotted around the main market, Hawley Wharf and Buck Street. You will find lots of gluten free options including Crepes A La Carte which serve naturally gluten free buckwheat crepes and Arepa Venezuelan Kitchen which serve naturally gluten free arepas.
So there we have it, plenty of amazing gluten and dairy free places to try in London. I will continue to update this guide as I visit new places, make sure to let me know if you try any of them!
We are visiting from the US next summer. My daughter and I are both gluten free/dairy free and I tell you I almost cried when I found your site! These places look absolutely amazing. Thank you SOOO much for posting! We plan to stay near Hyde Park / Knightsbridge so I am going to put these recommendations to use for sure. Do you have a top recommendation for a traditional afternoon tea that is both gluten and dairy free? Thank you again!
Hi Stephanie, I’m so glad my site is useful! London is really great for gluten and dairy free options. Georgian House Hotel does a lovely afternoon tea which they can adapt to be gluten and dairy free and they are always really accommodating. I am also going to be visiting Indigo One Aldwych in a couple of weeks to try their afternoon tea as it’s totally gluten and dairy free so will let you know how that is!
Alice
It’s a great list and I’ve tried quite a few. I can recommend some others having searched London for best gluten free pizza! Zia Lucia pizzas have a few branches including Stoke Newington and Holloway Rd – great gluten free pizza bases, also Theo’s in Camberwell and Brixton and Good F’in Pizza in Brockley. All way, way better than Pizza Express, Zizzis or Franca! Enjoy
Pizza is interesting – while Pizza express’ offering isn’t going to win any best-pizza awards, they do however only use gluten free flour for dusting in the kitchen, and have strict systems in place to avoid contamination. My Coeliac partner really cannot bring himself to trust any other pizzeria.
I would love to hear alternatives from sensitive coeliacs though.
And if you’re ever in Bolzano, Italy, Walter’s on the square does the best Coeliac freindly pizza in the world (we’ve found so far) Separate coeliac kitchen too!
Try Good F’ing Pizza, based in South East/East London for the best GF pizza ever!
https://www.anddine.co.uk/store/good-fing-pizza/
Wow – really helpful Lucy. I have a dangerous wheat allergy and my daughter is allergic to dairy. It’s so difficult to find somewhere that is ‘confident’ in catering for people with allergies – rather than a ‘er..i’m not sure if it has dairy/wheat’ from the serving staff of an eating establishment. Thanks
Wow – really helpful Alice. I have a dangerous wheat allergy and my daughter is allergic to dairy. It’s so difficult to find somewhere that is ‘confident’ in catering for people with allergies – rather than a ‘er..i’m not sure if it has dairy/wheat’ from the serving staff of an eating establishment. Thanks
Hi Alice,
Me and my family (three gluten-free people)just put this list thoroughly to the test when visiting London from Oslo for new year’s. Thank you for so many great tips! We had new year’s dinner at Purezza (kids love pizza) and it was amazing – my daughter could even have dessert, which is unheard of back home. You’ve done a splendid job on this.
Thanks again
Hi Andreas,
Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I’m so glad the guide was helpful – I’m a big fan of Purezza too!
Alice
This is so so amazing! Only been GF & DF for 4 months and deffo think they could cater more in some places as most wouldn’t know any different if they substituted things. This is so helpful for when I visit London, thank you! Xx
Brilliant, helpful guide – thanks!
Hi Alice. My wife is Ceoliac..Annual trips to London are always a challenge. You have made things so much easier. Many thanks.
This is brilliant. I am sorting a hen do for my best mate who’s both Gluten and Dairy intolerant, a load of these places are spot on. Thank you.
This is such a gorgeous site, I’m 15 and have been GF DF my whole life, it’s always been very hard for me in school and to find foods that were “ normal”. My mum lived in the UK most of her childhood and after 20 yrs of her leaving were going to visit again!! Yayyyy and we were so worried about what to eat but this has just completely our trip! 🥰
What a fantastic guide, Alice! I really appreciate the detailed recommendations for gluten and dairy-free options in London. It’s always a challenge finding safe places to eat, but your insights make it so much easier. I’m especially looking forward to trying the cafes you highlighted. Thank you for sharing your experiences and making it easier for those of us with dietary restrictions to enjoy the city. Keep up the great work!