The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Central London

London’s gluten-free scene has finally grown up. Forget sad salads and soggy substitutions — these restaurants lead with flavour, design, and atmosphere, offering everything from Levantine sharing feasts to glossy Italian pasta, high-rise fine dining to vibrant plant-based brunches. Here's where to eat gluten-free in the capital — without feeling like you're missing out.

1. Indigo at One Aldwych

Elegant, ingredient-led modern British in a luxury hotel setting.

Tucked inside the five-star One Aldwych, Indigo is effortlessly chic. With starched linens, a polished open kitchen and softly glowing interiors, it’s a quietly confident space — and the food? 100% gluten- and dairy-free, without fanfare or fuss. Perfectly plated mains and inventive desserts are standard here.

Try: Roast venison with smoked beetroot and wild mushrooms

Best for: Discreet indulgence, pre-theatre elegance

1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ

2. Niche Gluten-Free Dining

Cosy modern European comfort food in a neighbourhood bistro.

Niche isn’t trying to be trendy — it’s just really good. Everything is gluten-free (and Coeliac UK-accredited), from the signature truffled mac to generous pies, and the space is warm and inviting with soft lighting and a local feel. Think home-cooked vibes, executed with restaurant polish.

Try: Sausage and mash with onion gravy and crispy leeks

Best for: Weeknight comfort with zero risk

197–199 Rosebery Ave, EC1R 4TJ

3. Los Mochis

Hyper-modern Nikkei fusion in a neon-lit, design-led space.

Sushi tacos. Miso guacamole. Yuzu kosho dressing. Los Mochis blends Japanese precision with Mexican spice in a moody, immersive setting that feels like a members’ bar in Tulum. Oh, and everything is gluten-free — down to the soy sauce.

Try: Wagyu and truffle tostada

Best for: Dinner with drama and spicy cocktails

6–10 Farmer Street, W8 7SN (Notting Hill)

4. Ceru

Eastern Mediterranean sharing plates with a vibrant Levantine twist.

Ceru is warm, colourful and effortlessly social — the kind of place you can stay all afternoon. It’s inspired by the sun-drenched kitchens of Beirut and Istanbul, and most of the menu is gluten-free by nature. Think herb-loaded dips, slow-cooked meats and punchy citrus marinades.

Try: Spiced cauliflower with tahini and pomegranate

Best for: Mezze and natural wine with friends

11 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8DT

5. Bancone

Slick, cinematic Italian pasta bar with moody lighting and big flavour.

Bancone means “counter” — and that’s where the best seats are. Their pasta is handmade daily, with gluten-free options that are textured, tender and anything but an afterthought. Interiors are crisp and intimate, ideal for a spontaneous Soho supper or a very stylish solo lunch.

Try: Silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk

Best for: Contemporary pasta with a side of people-watching

8–10 Lower James Street, W1F 9EL

6. Bubala

Vegetarian Middle Eastern with Tel Aviv soul and Shoreditch cool.

Bubala is the kind of place that feels like it opened last week — in the best way. Stylish but not smug, its menu is rooted in the Middle East, with charred veg, silky dips, and surprising layers of spice. About half the menu is naturally gluten-free, and clearly marked.

Try: Confit potato latkes with garlic toum

Best for: Loud, joyful lunches with lots of small plates

15 Poland Street, W1F 8PR (Soho)

7. Pastaio

Colourful, casual Italian with an Instagrammable punch.

Pastaio is all about bold branding, blaring playlists, and excellent pasta at speed. Their gluten-free version is fresh, rice-based, and surprisingly close to the real thing. It’s the kind of place where no one’s whispering about food intolerances — they just get it.

Try: Slow-cooked pork and nduja ragu

Best for: Quick comfort food in the heart of Soho

19 Ganton Street, W1F 9BN

8. Farmacy

Plant-based wellness meets boho luxe on Westbourne Grove.

Farmacy is all avocado-lime smoothies, marble counters and soil-to-plate ethics — but it’s not just aesthetic. The menu is fully plant-based, with a strong gluten-free core and plenty of punchy seasoning. Perfect for a feel-good feast.

Try: House burger on a gluten-free bun with turmeric ketchup

Best for: Wellness brunch that actually tastes indulgent

74–76 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH

9. Dishoom

Stylised Irani café with nostalgic design and spicy soul.

Dishoom is basically a London institution. While not 100% gluten-free, they’re allergy-aware and proud of it — with staff trained to the nth degree. The setting is cinematic, the menu deeply craveable, and the black daal worth the trip alone.

Try: Chicken tikka, daal and garlic GF roti

Best for: Vibrant, laid-back indulgence

12 Upper St Martin’s Lane, WC2H 9FB

10. NOPI

Ottolenghi’s bright, bold Soho flagship with a serious food brain.

NOPI does what Ottolenghi always does: simple food, plated with intelligence and soul. It’s not exclusively gluten-free, but dishes are marked clearly, staff are beyond competent, and nearly every plate bursts with herbaceous flavour, spice and texture.

Try: Roasted aubergine with black garlic yoghurt

Best for: Refined lunches with food-world friends

21–22 Warwick Street, W1B 5NE