Tiffin Tea House, Nottingham

A nice selection of GF cakes in a traditional tea shop that your Grandma would love.

Tucked away in West Bridgford, this cosy tea shop is straight out of the 1940s. You won't be able to have a full lunch but there is a range of GF cakes, I went for a Bakewell tart and it was splendid. The 40s music, vintage crockery and abundance of lace are all in keeping with the feel of an authentic British tea house and it was lovely to be catered for with home made gluten free cakes. Take your coeliac Nan here for afternoon tea.

http://www.tiffin-teahouse.co.uk/

Dough Pizza Kitchen, Manchester

Properly nice gluten free pizza with a huge range of exotic toppings in the middle of Manchester's Northern Quarter.

I had been looking forward to coming here ever since my coeliac sister told me about it a few months ago and yesterday the big day finally arrived. I was not disappointed. I had GF dough sticks to start with and followed up with a ham, egg and pineapple pizza. The pizza dough was really stretchy and like proper pizza. If I'd have had room in my belly I would have had one of the GF desserts on the menu to finish. If you are anywhere near Manchester go here.

http://www.doughpizzakitchen.co.uk/

The Olive Branch, Wimborne, Dorset

The first time I have ever had a GF burger anywhere apart from my house.

Having rung in advance to ask about what a coeliac would be able to eat I was pleasantly surprised by the choice on offer. I went for a handmade burger with fries (cooked in their own oil) and it was just like old times when I wasn't a coeliac! Apart from no bun. Apparently it's the place to be in Wimborne and the food is coeliac friendly.

http://theolivebranchwimborne.co.uk/

Olley's Fish Experience, South London

This people who run this fish and chip restaurant love coeliacs so much they have named a day in our honour: GLUTEN FREE TUESDAY.

As well as this they have a massive banner outside saying gluten free. They love the coeliacs! And as a massive bonus the food is really tasty! I went on GLUTEN FREE TUESDAY had cod and chips (fried in gluten free batter) and it was very nice, it even had a slice of lemon with the fish. Posh.

http://www.olleys.info/

Nando's

I don't know who Nando is, I dont think it's Fernando Torres, but he makes a well nice chicken and chips.


Nando's is one of the best chains I know of for being able to go in and not stress about whether or not the food I am going to order is gluten free. Admittedly that is because I always order the same thing (half chicken and chips). But also whenever I have asked there the chips are cooked in a dedicated fryer so I don't need to worry about contamination from onion rings or battered Mars bars or anything. Also their peri-peri chicken is really tasty. I love it.

http://www.nandos.co.uk/

Dandelion Cafe, Freshwater, IOW

Not only is there the amazing view of Freshwater Bay, they also serve gluten free cakes!

I've been a couple of times and asked for gluten free cakes and they've brought me a plate with 3 different GF cakes on it! Brownies, mince pies, some kind of granola bar thing. All very nice. They even wopped some blackcurrants on there once (my Grandma ate them).
http://dandelioncafe.co.uk/our-menus/freshwater-bay-house/

The Orchid Cantonese Restaurant, Nottingham

I recently discovered this coeliac friendly Chinese restaurant and have annoyed my family by insisting we get their take-away every time I am in Nottingham. The guy who runs it is really friendly and knows exactly what is and is not gluten free on his menu (most of it is GF).

Also it is evidently a top celebrity hangout judging by the picture they have of Peter Barlow off Coronation Street and John Thomson off The Fast Show and Cold Feet.

http://www.theorchidrestaurant.co.uk/

Barford Farm Ice Cream, Dorset

If you are on a hot day in Dorset and want to have an ice cream but not in a little cardboard pot or polystyrene cup then go here. They have gluten free cones and a decent choice of GF flavours. They also have a really nice garden where you can enjoy your ice cream in the Dorset countryside.

http://www.barford-icecream.co.uk/

The Red Lion, Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

I've been here a couple of times and been really impressed by their dedicated gluten free menu. I've had GF garlic bread, a steak sandwich and even a mixed grill (in the picture on the right). Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would ever have a gluten free mixed grill in a pub. Amazing.

Frydays Fish and Chips, Birmingham

This fish and chip shop in Acocks Green, Birmingham serves lovely gluten free fish and chips every Monday night. They offer quite a large gluten free menu including pizzas, chicken meat and of course, fish and chips.

Help Needed!

Having just started this blog I could do with some help (and also would just selfishly like to know) with any recommendations for where to get great, trusted, gluten free food.

Please let me know any restaurants, cafes, take-aways, boulangeries or whatever you know of!

Rectory Fish Bar, Nottingham

This chippy in West Bridgford, Nottingham does gluten free fish and chips every Monday evening.

They clean out the fryers and replace the oil on a Monday and dedicate one fryer to lovely gluten free fish (made with gluten free batter) and chips all night. It is ran by a coeliac and they even offer gluten free vinegar. Bonus!