Top 10: London’s Best Gluten-Free MealsBy Angelica Malin
A few years back, if you were gluten-free, you would be served a limp, sad salad and that’s it. But those days are long gone. Now, I swear it’s more common to be gluten-free in London that carb-eating, and there’s a plethora of gluten-free restaurants in London that cater to a brand new demographic.
As part of our special #WellandTrulyWeek with Well and Truly, who create fantastic gluten-free tortilla chips, we’ve been eating our way through London’s gluten-free lunch offerings to find the best (enter here for your chance to win a hamper of Well and Truly goodies). After much munching, below are some of our favourite gluten-free restaurants in London for lunch – these restaurants create fresh and delicious food, full of vibrancy and flavour, without a wilting lettuce leaf in sight. Without further adieu, we present to you… The best gluten-free lunches in London:
1. Best Gluten-Free Curry: Dishoom
2. Best Gluten-Free Salads: The Detox Kitchen
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Based on the principles of balanced healthy eating, the chefs and nutritionists at The Detox Kitchen have developed delicious menus that will cleanse your body and ensure that you will feel revitalised and energised. As well as the gorgeous deli food, they offer five packages that are all free from wheat, dairy and refined sugar; the menus work on a three-week rotation and are changed every season.
Where: Locations here
*Please note, not all of the packages are gluten-free, although they are wheat-free, so always check before ordering. Gluten-free can be
requested.
3. Best Gluten-Free Experience: Hard Rock Cafe
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: The Hard Rock Cafe is legendary all over the world. It can however be tough in diners particularly when you see your fellow dinners tucking into amazing burgers, the fomo can be real. Fortunately dining at the Hard Rock is perfect for those with a gluten free diet as you con enjoy the famous burgers, baby back ribs, grilled sandwich. The best news is there is a viable dessert option with the ultimate hot fudge brownie!
4. Best Gluten-Free Lunch Boxes: Farmstand
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Taking its name from the roadside ‘farm stalls’ commonplace in the US, the restaurant strives to provide properly healthy and reasonably priced food. Farmstand’s range of Ready To Go seasonal boxes are great; breakfast options include gluten-free four-grain porridge with organic oat milk, coconut yogurt topped with seasonal compote, and lunch is a feast of salads, protein and
Where: 42 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5AJ
Photo Credit: Paul Winch-Furness
5. Best Gluten-Free Pizza: Rossopomodoro
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Rossopomodoro like as many people as possible to enjoy the best pizza this side of Naples, so they offer a selection of gluten free pizzas. While they can’t guarantee a 100% flour-free environment, no pizza with the gluten free logo in our menu uses any ingredient containing gluten. What’s more, they have a new Spring menu, with special seasonal flavours from Napoli!
Where: Locations here
6. Best Gluten-Free Mezze: Hummus Bros
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Hummus Bros is about natural quality produce, handled and prepared with care to produce exceptionally fresh and delicious food free from preservatives or additives. They use fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, fresh meat and fresh bread, getting produce using sustainable and local sources where possible. Lots of their dishes are naturally gluten-free, and you can substitute the bread for carrot sticks, gluten-free tortilla chips or rice cakes! Win.
Where: Locations here
7. Best Gluten-Free Small Plates: NOPI
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: While not offering a specific gluten-free menu, there’s lots of great small plates for gluten-free diners at Ottolenghi’s Nopi. The staff are super clued-up too, so inform them of any allergies and you will be A-OK.
Where: 21-22 Warwick St, London W1B 5NE
8. Best Gluten-Free Roast: The Truscott Arms
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: : They do gluten-free fish and chips with Celia Lager and Dove’s Farm flour and fantastic ‘beef shin chips’ with slow roasted and pulled beef, pressed and coated in gluten free flour and polenta, and fried. If you want a burger, they have gluten-free bread buns – and food is always uncontaminated as they have separate fryers! To end your meal, try the gluten-free macarons. Nom.
Where: 55 Shirland Road, London W9 2JD
9. Best Gluten-Free Pizza: Stingray Cafe
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Accordingly to insider advisors, Stingray Cafe does really good gluten-free pizza; great surface area, thin and crispy crust and lots of different toppings. But they don’t just do pizza – they also do amazing garlic and cheese bread (though it’s circular and it looks like pizza…so it’s basically pizza). It’s also very reasonable priced and so tasty – well worth a visit.
Where: 135 Fortess Road, Tufnell Park, London, NW5 2HR
10. Best Gluten-Free Dim Sum: Naturally Chinese
The Gluten-Free Lowdown: Naturally Chinese in Surbiton has a dedicated gluten-free dim sum menu for all to enjoy. The husband and wife owners have put every effort into creating delicious Chinese food that is free from MSG and other nasties – it’s all natural, fresh and delicious. Their mission is to serve you delicious Chinese cuisine free from additives. With over 30 years combined experience in the food industry and a passion for cooking, you will have a delectable dining experience.
Where: 59-63 Brighton Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5LR
Sponsored post in association with Well and Truly. If you want more gluten-free inspiration, check out our guide to the best Gluten Free Breakfasts in London, Gluten Free Cupcakes in London, Gluten Free Pizzas in London and Gluten Free Sandwiches in London. All the gluten free loving.
