The availability and quality of gluten free (GF) options have improved in recent years – but there is still a way to go.
While the majority of restaurants will clearly mark out vegan and vegetarian options nowadays, this is not always the case with GF. But, luckily there are some Edinburgh eateries which go the extra mile to cater to those who can’t eat gluten.
We asked readers on the Edinburgh Evening News Facebook page and Best In Edinburgh group their recommendations for the best restaurants serving gluten free food in Edinburgh. This is what they said.
9. Bertie's
Gluten free fish and chips have been notoriously difficult to find, but it is getting easier. Bertie's Proper Fish and Chips is a well loved restaurant and takeaway in colourful Victoria Street, Old Town. Dishes containing gluten are clearly signposted on the menu, and gluten free options are cooked in a separate fryer, in vegetable oil rather than beef dripping. Photo: Greg Macvean
10. Côte Brasserie
French chain restaurant Côte Brasserie in Frederick Street, New Town, has a generous gluten free menu to choose from. This includes a range of aperitifs, starters, moules, grills, meat and fish mains, and a choice of five - yes, five! - whole desserts (at the time of writing). Photo: Côte Brasserie
11. Wee Buddha
Wee Buddha is one of those restaurants with a handy entirely gluten free menu. This pan-Asian restaurant in Jamaica Street has GF noodle dishes, stir fry, Thai curries, sharing platters and fish dishes. There are also a number of ice creams and sorbets to choose for dessert. Photo: John Savage