
06 Dec 2024
There used to be a time when having a dietary requirement such as being gluten intolerant would leave diners with limited options. Thankfully, Glasgow does not fall into this bracket as there is a plethora of restaurants and cafes dotted throughout the city that cater to those who require their food to be gluten-free.
When rounding up some of the best gluten-free restaurants in Glasgow it would only be fair to start with a true favourite, which is The Glasvegan. This vegan cafe offers succulent, animal produce-free food, sustainable produce and a special gluten-free menu. The Glasvegan is located in St Enoch square, which makes it a central spot to enjoy some tasty scran. A sample of options you can expect include a full Scottish breakfast, a range of soups served with bread, nachos, sandwiches and an ultimate mac and cheese topped with nooch and smoky bacon.
If you are on the hunt for a delicious pizza that you can top with a range of strange and amazing toppings, then you need to head down to Pizza Punks. This is a fun pizza restaurant that can be found on St Vincent Street in the city centre of Glasgow. The restaurant specialises in creating non-conformist, unforgettable sourdough pizzas that are made with only the finest Italian ingredients.
Pizza Punks also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options to cover every dietary requirement. Swap your pizza base for a gluten-free one to enjoy the deliciousness of Pizza Punks. If you don’t see a pizza on the menu that takes your fancy then why not make your own creation choosing from a range of unlimited toppings, such as anchovies, olives, red onion, buffalo chicken and garlic and even rosemary roast potatoes?
At Topolabamba you can be assured of a fabulous Mexican feast and what’s better is that the restaurant has an extensive range of gluten-free options on the menu, too. Start your Mexican meal with some delicious nibbles such as corn, guacamole or salt and chilli fries. Enjoy three soft corn tortillas with a filling of your choice, topped with crema. Options include chicken tinga, chipotle and honey pork, and mushroom and butternut squash.
Alternatively, why not add tostadas, which are crispy corn tortillas that will get your mouth watering. Favourites include the corn, lime, chilli and coriander, as well as the prawn, cucumber salsa and guacamole.
There are few things better than a classic fish and chips and the workers at CATCH have a magic touch of elevating this classic British dish to make it both visually appealing and delicious. All fish is caught fresh, sustainably sourced and cooked to order. When you order a fish and chips here you can expect it to be presented beautifully, with twice cooked chips, house pickled red onions, tartare sauce and a dip of your choice. Each fish and chips is also accompanied with a cute spray bottle of vinegar. A sample of what you can expect from the menu include regular battered haddock, a halloumi burger and macaroni cheese.
La Vita is an authentic Italian restaurant that has several restaurants dotted around the city. The George Square restaurant, however, is one of the busiest restaurants located in the heart of Glasgow and offers an excellent selection of delicious meals as well as a range of gluten-free alternatives. The a la carte menu features an extensive selection of Italian bread such as garlic bread, bruschetta, and focaccia. For gluten-free customers, La Vita has introduced seeded and white gluten-free bread, which can be supplied when asking your waiter.
Within the antipasti section of a menu, gluten-free diners can enjoy spicy chicken wings, which are dry roasted and coated in La Vita’s secret sauce. Gluten-free pasta is also available for many of the pasta dishes, so diners can enjoy options such as Bolognese, carbonara and amatriciana. Both risotto dishes on the menu are also gluten-free, leaving you spoilt for choice. Choose from risotto pollo con pepperonata – a risotto dish served with diced tender chicken breast, pan-fried with mixed peppers in a rich tomato sauce with a touch of chilli and tomato rice. Alternatively, enjoy the risotto Monteverdi, made with chunks of chicken, courgettes, spinach, garlic, parmesan cheese and cream with red chilli and Italian rice.