Top 16 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Riverside and Cardiff

Hudo Lounge

160-162 Cowbridge Rd E, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9ND, UK
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchVeganOpen LateCafeTake AwayPet FriendlyKid FriendlyVegetarianDeliveryBarRestaurant

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Bethan Paull
Bethan Paull
The burgers are just delish!! I’m gluten intolerant and my girlfriend takes on board eating gluten free meals too when we’re out (so we can share). I absolutely love trying the food that i haven’t seen anywhere else. The gluten free korean fried chicken burger. IS A MUST TRY. the iced lattes are just another level. I really love hudo lounge and the staff… THE STAFF. are just incredible, they’re not too in your face, it’s very much we’ll let you actually enjoy your food.

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Heaneys Restaurant

6-10 Romilly Cres, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NR, UK
Gluten Free IconAccommodating Gluten-Free
BreakfastBrunchDinnerLunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingRestaurantKid Friendly

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Sally Jones
Sally Jones
Lovely vibe here, with plenty of staff: busy but not overcrowded. Sunday lunch is superb. Anna, our waitress, was so engaging and genuinely interested in her job. Gluten free options were clearly explained and every effort had been made to adapt items by changing coatings rather than just 'leaving things out'. Fishcakes were tasty with mild curry sauce. The lamb roast was perfect size and cooked to perfection (rare lamb, just as it should be). Divine roast potatoes... Lemon posset dessert was tangy with British strawberries. This is a top notch restaurant in a trendy location, fabulous friendly service and very moderate prices. Will def. be back.

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Stefano's Italian Restaurant

14 Romilly Cres, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NR, UK
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LunchDinnerItalianDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Coeliac Reviewer
Coeliac Reviewer
Want traditional, delicious and most importantly coeliac food in Cardiff, for a reasonable price and with impeccable service? Look no further, Stefano’s is your place. The wait staff were knowledgeable and receptive to my questions and kept me fed and watered all evening. Thank you Stefano’s!

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The Italian Way

157 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AH, UK
Gluten-free options
LunchDinnerOpen LateItalianDeliveryTake Away

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Hywel Llion
Hywel Llion
Absolutely love Italian Way. Fantastic menu, with excellent staff happy to help with any dietary requirements ( our table had a vegan, a gluten free and a lactose intolerant). Extremely good value for money, and genuinely the best pasta dishes I've ever had in Cardiff.

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Calabrisella Canton

154 Cowbridge Rd E, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9ND, UK
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateCafeItalianGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBar

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Marzena Zygadlo
Marzena Zygadlo
We moved to Cowbridge Road East a few weeks ego and I need to tell you it's our favourite pizza so far. We tried 2 other places first, but Calabrisella is way better if it comes to pizza choice. I have gluten intolerance, but I felt ok after (which I always do in Italy after pizza) so from time to time I will treat myself to their pizza for sure. Highly recommend.

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Mattancherry Canton

153 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AH, UK
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LunchDinnerOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyIndianRestaurant

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Matt
Matt
I don't usually leave reviews but they deserve one! The host is fantastic. He's always bubbly and talkative and kind. He gives recommendations for what would give with each dish and the food is always really good. We've been a couple times, had different dishes, and really enjoyed it. Good vegetarian and gluten free options.

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Poca

11 Kings Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9BZ, UK
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LunchDinnerOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayRestaurant

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Sara Hawkley
Sara Hawkley
Here and their sister site the Humble Onion are our go to places. Fantastic quality food, great attentive service and a fantastic selection of wine. My partner is coeliac and we always know there are options suitable for him and that everything had been prepared safely. Can't recommend enough! Great job to all of the team who look after us!

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milk&sugar cafe & garden

79 Pontcanna St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HS, UK
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BreakfastLunchBrunchCafeTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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E Ghiani
E Ghiani
Super busy when we went, but the staff were *EXCEPTIONAL* regardless of how stressful it must have been. As a table for 6 we were kindly warned about the wait time but were given our drinks speedily and our food came out within the time frame they gave us. It was also a dream as a coeliac! I adored the chicken club sandwich (a beast of a sandwich. good luck trying to take a bite without having to dismantle all the layers.) I highly recommend this gem. 5/5 and thank you to the girls and their amazing service. :)

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West Pizza

60 Glynne St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9NS, UK
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BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LatePizzaDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Jess
Jess
I'm actually vegan & GF. They don't serve a GF base (this is a pic of their non-GF pizza), but I took my own GF base, and they dressed it with vegan cheeze- like any regular margherita! Charged me a bit under a usual price because I'd brought my own base, too. ● If you're Coeliac, it still wouldn't be good to eat here as they warn of cross contaminatin. But if you're just intolerant (like me) it's all good 👍

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Vivo Latino

147 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AH, UK
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LunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateMexicanDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Oliver Hawksworth
Oliver Hawksworth
Amazing food. Bartender was very accommodating towards us with gluten free options and made the drinks very quickly for us.

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Osaka (Cardiff)

203 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF11 9AJ, UK
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LunchDinnerAsianDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Jessica Osborn
Jessica Osborn
Delicious, family friendly and accommodating for Coeliac and gluten free as well as vegetarian diets. Staff were so attentive despite being very busy. Booking advised for Sunday lunchtime. They turned away 14 people while we were there!

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CannaDeli

2 Pontcanna Mews, 200 Kings Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9DF, UK
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Lelly Talks
Lelly Talks
Decent coffee and tasty food. Nicely tucked away to provide some tranquility from city life. Some good gluten free choices 😊

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Purple Poppadom

185a Cowbridge Road East,upper floor, Cardiff CF11 9AJ, UK
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LunchDinnerOpen LateAsianDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyKid Friendly

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Leyton
Leyton
Enjoyed a delicious meal to celebrate a friend's birthday. Everyone who works here is so welcoming, polite and helpful. The food did not disappoint and was packed with flavour. Lots of the meals are gluten free (which I have to have) and there are good veggie selections. My friend opted for the Syrian Pidi duck to start and I chose the pan-seared scallops. We had the obligatory tasting of each other's and decided it was all lovely! For mains we decided on Chef Anand's tiffin signature sea bass which was perfectly cooked and we enjoyed the thoran veggie side dish to accompany which was recommended by our waiter. Together with a lovely fruity chenin blanc, this was a beautifully presented and super-tasty meal which was reasonably priced, all in chilled out, stylish surroundings with a relaxed vibe. Well recommended!

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Spicy Shack

8A Tudor St, Cardiff CF11 6AF, UK
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LunchDinnerAsianDeliveryTake AwayKid Friendly

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Elliott
Elliott
Really lovely people working there. Very accommodating for dietary needs. Sorted out gluten free food and made very clear what was safe to have and what was not. Also super super tasty

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