21 Must-Try Gluten Free Finds in Newcastle
As London and Birmingham celebrate the Free From Festival, showcasing an array of dairy and gluten free cuisines and without any allergy worry, those from the North East are feeling left behind.
But, look no further than this gluten-free guide for the top places in Newcastle – you won’t believe the food is flour-less. No more need to worry about where to go out when socialising with friends as this list has you covered.
Click the name of the establishments for a link to their website.
1. Lily Tree Bakery
Prices: £5-10, Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-3pm, closed Sunday-Monday
Starting off strong with this 100% gluten, soy, and nut free bakery based in Heaton. There is no need to worry about cross contamination while being greeted with the friendliest customer service and incredible knowledge of coeliac from the owner herself. Click here for a review.
2. Veganatomy
Prices: £10-20, Hours: Wednesday- Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-3pm, closed Monday-Tuesday
Veganatomy is highly rated for its vegan and gluten free sushi. The Asian fusion takeaway offers many innovative and deliciously substituted sushi platters.
3. Las Iguanas
Prices: £30-40, Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm
For some South American and Mexican cuisine, Las Iguanas has gluten free options to try out some flavourful but flour-less dishes. The place is also perfect for specialty cocktails and a catch up.
4. Dosa Kitchen
Prices: £10-20, Hours: Tues-Thurs 5-9:30, Fri 1-10:30, Sat 12-3pm, 5-10:30pm, Sunday 12-8:30pm, closed Monday
Situated in Jesmond, Dosa Kitchen’s South Indian food takes pride with their entire menu being naturally cooked gluten free and largely vegan.
5. Supernatural
Prices: £10-15, Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 10am-8pm.
Right in the centre of Newcastle, this 100% vegan restaurant also offers great gluten free foods, weekly specials, and student discounts.
6. Lola Jeans
Prices: £15-20, Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11-12pm, Friday-Saturday 12pm-1am
Winner of the North East ‘Battle of the Burger’, Lola Jeans’ burgers can all be made gluten free upon request. The staff are very hospitable and will walk through the menu’s allergens list with you.
7. Pizza Punks
Prices: £10-20, Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12-11pm
Found on Grey’s street, this cool ambient venue provides street-food complemented with artisan skill, and gluten free pizza bases for a small additional fee of two pounds.
8. Hard Rock Cafe
Prices: £20-30, Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-10pm, Fri 12pm-1am, Saturday 9am-1am Sunday 9am-10pm
This popular restaurant chain has a dedicated gluten-free menu, lively dining experience, and staff members who were educated on allergens.
9. Gino D’Acampo Restaurant
Prices: £30-40, Hours: Monday-Sunday 12-11pm
While on the pricier side for Newcastle, this upscale restaurant boasts a 3-paged gluten free menu for Italian fine dining.
10. FlipnFast
Prices: £3-6, Hours: Dependent on markets.
For a cheap price, this wandering food vendor visits markets around Newcastle, with their vegan and gluten free crepes that are unbeatable. Definitely worth checking out the local markets to find them!
11. Jakki’s Chinese
Prices: £10-20, Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 4:45-9:30pm, closed Monday
With friendly staff and a gluten free section on their menu, this takeaway place is ideal for coeliacs who need a night in without cooking.
12. South Gosforth Chinese
Prices: £10-30, Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 5-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10:30, closed Monday
A bit further out of Newcastle is South Gosforth Chinese where gluten-free Chinese food has been mastered. A designated gluten free section of the menu includes, noodles, battered meat dishes, salt and chilli pepper dishes and their new Chinese curry. For a coeliac, all of this food is quite the novelty.
13. Longsands Fish Kitchen
Prices: £10-15, Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday- 11:30am-7:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-8:15pm, Sunday 11:30am-7:30pm, closed Tuesday
Venture out to Tynemouth to indulge in their gluten free fish and chips by the ocean. Being gluten free won’t stop a British classic at Newcastle’s popular beach.
14. Fat Hippo
Prices: £15-20, Hours: 9am-10:30pm (Jesmond closes at 10pm)
With locations in the city centre and Jesmond, this chain has a dedicated gluten free fryer, staff members who walk you through the allergies and an array of different burgers and flavours to try.
15. Avanti
Prices £15-20, Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 12-10:30pm, Sunday 12-9:30pm
Offering great customer service, Avanti is an Italian restaurant that has gluten free pizza and pasta for an additional supplement of £2.50.
16. Dabbawal
Prices: £10-15, Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-2:30, 5-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-10:30pm
Inspired by Mumbai’s street food scene, Dabbawal deliver an intricate and delicious range of foods with the gluten free options clearly labelled on the menu. Newcastle has an unforgettable range of cuisines.
17. Rio Brazilian Steakhouse
Prices: £30-40, Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-9pm, Friday-Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-8:30pm
For the ‘Rodizio’ culinary experience, the staff at the steakhouse are very informed about gluten free – most of the meat is coeliac safe and the salad bar is labelled with allergens.
18. Boquerones Tapas and Cocktails
Prices: £20-30, Hours: Tuesday-Friday 4:30-10:30pm, Saturday 12-10:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday
Based in Heaton, the menu has a range of gluten-free tapas with 3 for £18.95 to share with your friends over a cheeky cocktail. On the menu it is labelled NG for non-gluten.
19. Babucho
Prices: £20-30, Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12-9pm, Friday-Saturday 12-9:30pm,
By the Quayside, Babucho offers the ideal opportunity to get dressed up for a fancy meal. They have multiple gluten free options and certain cocktails are only five pounds!
20. Landmark Oriental Restaurant and Bar
Prices: £10-20, Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 12-2pm, 5-9:30pm, Sunday 12-7:30pm, closed Monday
This bar offers great drinks and delicious dine-in gluten free Chinese food with a variety of options and an easy to read menu.
21. Chaophraya
Prices: £15-25, Hours: open 12-11pm everyday of the week
Newcastle has a brilliant multicultural food scene and Chaophraya offers gluten free Thai dining. The staff are helpful and the allergens list attentively detailed.
There is nothing worse than a menu without a gluten free stamp or no clear allergens advice but rest assured Newcastle has some great spots to try out. There are so many more places in Newcastle, not mentioned on this list, that also provide gluten free options but these have to be some of the best! Rather impressive for this city in the North East.
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Comment if you have visited any of these places and which was your favourite!
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Hi, I’ve tried a few of these venues in Newcastle, the latest being Fat Hippos. The staff are very friendly and extremely careful with the choices you make. They even go to the lengths of telling you that some seasoned pork was from a factory that may contain gluten!!
Super impressed that you got a gluten free bun and a choice of chips, fries and tattie tots. Well worth a visit 😋😊
Veganatomy and Dosa Kitchen both straight on my list. Not coeliac myself but mostly vegetarian, seems like a lot of crossover. Thanks for the well-researched list 🙂
This is a really useful guide to gluten free eateries in Tyne! And the author has found some interesting sounding places to eat….as someone who doesn’t tolerate too much gluten in the diet, I found it particularly interesting. A guide to ‘bookmark’ and use if in that part of north-east England. Thanks, Emma!
These all sound so good. I’m not too far from Newcastle, we visit often but never know where to eat. I’ll be noting these down for next time 😀