20+ gluten free places you HAVE to try if you’re visiting London

If you’re looking for gluten free places to eat in London, you’re in for a treat. The capital city is literally bursting with free from eateries.

Whether you head to a chain restaurant, a food market or an independent cafe, you’re bound to find something gluten free.

Living in Devon, I don’t get to visit London as often as I’d like. When I do, finding new gluten free places to eat in London is my number one favourite activity!

Here is my (constantly updated!) guide to more than 20 gluten free places (in no particular order) you HAVE to try if you’re visiting London.

Yorica, Wardour Street, Soho

Yorica is basically free from heaven. Situated in Soho, Yorica serves up free from ice-cream, in either tubs, cones or with gluten free waffles. They have a ridiculously awesome selection of gluten free and dairy free ice-creams, and an equally amazing amount of gluten free toppings. It’s amazing to go to an ice-cream parlour where there is no fear of cross-contamination! And while £8-odd might seem a lot for two scoops of ice-cream, the portions are so generous, it’s basically a meal. A must visit.

Horn OK Please, Borough Market

Named after a phrase commonly found painted on taxis in India (apparently), I found Horn OK Please at Borough Market in London. I was absolutely full from all the other food I had eaten, but the tantalising smells of Indian street food just drew me in. Their food is vegetarian and can be made gluten free and/or vegan. I went for this dosa, a kind of lentil pancake, filled with spicy potatoes and with an amazing range of sides. If you want a bargain lunch which is DELICIOUS, come here.

Leon, various locations

Leon is one of those places which Londoners probably take for granted as another chain. I, on the other hand, sit there wondering why the hell there aren’t more fast food options like this? Packed with healthy, fast food, Leon always has loads of gluten free options. The chicken meatballs are my go-to, and the gluten free pecan pie is to die for. And it’s all clearly labelled for allergens. Win.

Honest Burgers, various locations

Honest Burgers just seems to keep growing – and it’s clear to see why. Honest Burgers’ gluten free offerings include gluten free burger buns, rosemary salted fries, and gluten free onion rings. Yes, that’s right: gluten free ONION RINGS. I love the fact they have a simple menu, made up of good-quality, low-fuss food, and great-sized portions. I try and visit whenever I visit London.

The Gate, Hammersmith

Now I’m not vegetarian, but The Gate in Hammersmith was the first restaurant that made me realise vegetarian meals are not something to be scoffed at. Set in a beautiful, glass-roofed restaurant close to Hammersmith Apollo, The Gate serves up incredible gluten free food. Their polenta fries are worth going for alone, and whether you’re vegetarian or not, it’s worth a try.

Grom, Piccadily

If you love ice-cream then Grom is THE place to be. It’s an ice-cream parlour at Piccadilly circus which does all sorts of gluten free wonders, including gluten free cones, brioche-stuffed ice-cream and even ice-cream cookie sandwiches. I highly recommend a visit, especially on a hot day!

Wild Food Cafe, Neal’s Yard

Neal’s Yard is a hidden treasure in London. It is this super cool courtyard surrounded by great coffee shops with a ‘healthy’ vibe. Neal’s Yard has a completely raw menu, but one I found really interesting. The majority of the food is gluten free – this raw cheesecake was lovely, and if you can get a window seat, it’s a great spot to sit and people watch over gluten free lunch.

Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza

Did someone say BOTTOMLESS PIZZA? I really enjoyed my gluten free pizza from Ramsay Street Pizza – the setting is pretty funky and they seem quite up on their cross contamination. I’d definitely visit this place again, and considering I went with two other gluten free bloggers, it was so nice to be able to all share each other’s pizzas too!

Halloumi fries at Oli Baba’s, Camden Kerb

I spent MONTHS dreaming about these halloumi fries before I finally tracked them down at Kerb Food Market in Camden. Crispy, salty cheese topped with pomegranate molasses, fresh mint, yoghurt and pomegranate seeds. They are so delicious and great to grab on-the-go. Make sure you check out my guide to gluten free Kerb in Camden here for more inspiration if you’re in the area!

The Good Life Eatery, Chelsea

The Good Life Eatery is another place with a ‘healthy’ vibe to it. Lauren and I visited when we stayed in London a couple of years ago, and it was right opposite our Air BnB! I love the vibe of this place, and it has an interesting menu with gluten free options, including gluten free bread. It also has a selection of smoothies as well as some raw treats.

The Bach, Hoxton and Broadway

I visited The Bach for the first time recently for brunch with the lovely Laura at My Gluten Free Guide. They have such an extensive gluten free menu and are really clued up on coeliac disease and cross contamination too. From gluten free bread to gluten free pancakes, they are THE place to visit and I can thoroughly recommend them. Plus the decor is amazing and reminds me of being home near the beach!

Indigo Restaurant at One Aldywch, Covent Garden

Indigo Restaurant at One Aldwych Hotel, Covent Garden, is a gluten free haven. The menu is approved by Coeliac UK and there is so much choice! When I stayed there I tried the taster menu and it was incredible, but I’ve heard talk of all sorts of goodies, including gluten free fish and chips. Oh, and they do the BEST gluten free white chocolate and raspberry muffins ever – check out my full review here.

Broadway Market (Saturdays)

I don’t even know where to start with Broadway Market! It’s an absolutely playground for coeliacs – from gluten free doughnuts to gluten free s’mores cheesecake brownies (I know!) there are so many different stands that are coeliac friendly. I managed to find scotch eggs, pancakes and much more – just spend an afternoon wandering! Read my top picks at Broadway Market for gluten free here.

Arepa & Co, Bethnal Green

I’d never tried arepas before but I had certainly heard a lot about them. So I was very excited to go along and try these corn breads, which taste insane. Most of what Arepa & Co serve is gluten free and a lot can be vegan/dairy free too. There’s plenty of lunch and brunch choice and I LOVED my food here.

Gluten free sushi at Abokado

I was told by  friend that Abokado had a largely gluten free range, and I wasn’t disappointed. You can pick up all sorts of sushi-inspired treats here, and they’re delicious. I enjoyed a hoisin rice salad but you can also get bottles of gluten free soy sauce from the counter. Various locations in London.

Chipotle, various locations

I absolutely love Chipotle and the fact they’re safe for coeliacs to eat at in London. They do a whole host of Mexican-inspired foods and burrito bowls, including vegan options as well. I love my rice bowls loaded with lots of cheese and guacamole and always try and pop into a branch when I can.

DF Tacos, Spitalfields

I was really pleasantly surprised visiting DF Tacos – they have a gluten free menu and you can specify at the till you are coeliac. Everything gluten free comes out with a little flag and they seem to be able to cater well for dairy free too. I’d definitely recommend the steak and cheese tacos, and the frozen passionfruit margaritas are incredible!

The Detox Kitchen, Kingly & Mortimer Streets

If you want something healthy then definitely pay The Detox Kitchen a visit. You choose from a range of salads and either meat, fish or vegetarian/vegan proteins. Everything is gluten free and there’s a great selection. It’s certainly a good place to visit if you’ve eaten too much cake!

Borough 22 at Selfridge’s Food Hall

I love the idea of being able to pick up a gluten free doughnut and the Borough 22 doughnuts in Selfridge’s are delicious. Some are vegan and they come in a range of different flavours. You can also buy them in a selection of other spots but this is my go-to place in central London.

The Sanderson Hotel

The Sanderson Hotel offers an amazing gluten free afternoon tea – I went with My Gluten Free Guide and we had a Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea with a gorgeous and eclectic mix of cakes, sandwiches and treats. I’d highly recommend this spot for a magical experience.

The Kitchen at Holmes

This was such a gorgeous hotel and restaurant I’d never have even thought to look at but it turned out they have loads of gluten free options and are really clued up on coeliac. Even one of their waiters has coeliac disease! They talked us through all the dishes and even served us amazing, fresh gluten free bread. It was a fantastic meal.

Gluten free London – my interactive map

To make life a little bit easier, here’s my gluten free map of London! Blue pins are eateries and restaurants, Green are coffee shops and lunch options. Dark red are some markets which have lots of gluten free options and purple is ice-cream! I really hope this helps you navigate gluten free London!

 

 

Gluten free London – what are your recommendations?

With some more visits to London on the cards, I’d love to know if there are any places I MUST visit in London which do gluten free food. I’m thinking of putting together a Gluten Free London Bucket List for my next trip(s)! Comment below with your suggestions on exploring gluten free London, or on my Facebook  Twitter and Instagram pages!

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