Top 5 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Edinburgh Old Town

Katie Shepherd

Amazing GF pizza

Angela Weston

Fabulous carrot gluten free carrot cake

Natalia Fernandez Caja

The food is incredible, you can tell they are Italian. They have gluten-free pasta options although there isn't much to choose from. It comes in a VERY small quantity for the price, but it is very very delicious for a treat-meal.

Hannah Young

Had the most amazing blueberry matcha, and great toast (gluten free option) that was very tasty. Such friendly staff.

Meriel Graham

Fantastic breakfast. Had the gluten free option of the full breakfast. Would highly recommend!

Simi Powar

This is the go to place for gluten free. Best food and desserts by far and amazing flavours. No fear of missing out you can eat it all. Highly recommend ordering a couple different dishes and sharing. Also the lions mane was a first and would eat again. Best GFDF dessert I’ve had in years!

Andrea Mercieca

Great service from Zane! My boyfriend has Celiacs disease and had no problem ordering food from the menu. Gluten free beer made the visit amazing as well, and the food was fantastic!

Mary Oemig

All celiac. Food was fabulous. Had chicken and paneer pakora with mint, Punjabi, and mango chilli sauce. Also lentil coriander dhal with rice and chips and cheese. For 3 of us had next day leftovers. Matthew took great care of us.

Kevin Cameron

Lots of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options marked in the menu. There were 4 people waiting for tables when we arrived, and we still were seated in 5mins. Pizza and salad combo makes a perfect light meal. Salad was as basic as it gets, but fine. Pizza was better than I expected - thin crust, well dressed.

L.

Very tasty food, also a special menu for gluten-free dishes. The friendly staff pointed out possible cross-contamination due to the small kitchen. Highly recommended.

Chloe Crowe

Best gluten and dairy free bagel and cake I have had in a very long time! Really good vegan looking options too.

Donna Avery

Loved this surprise find! Stumbled in here looking for something warm to drink and got this mulled wine and gluten free carrot cake.

Paul Allan

Used Vittoria many times over the years in both locations. Enjoyed it every time but sadly today was well below previous standards. We asked about gluten free for the starters as there was gluten free bread available and a quite a few of the starters were something with garlic bread so could they swap it. Told no the chef would t cut a slice just for that. Really poor standard. Why offer pizza and pasta gluten free mains but do nothing for starters and also dessert. You’ll find it’s either sorbet or gelato. Meatball starter I was excited for but instead of the one large Polpette you used to get it was four small very average meatballs. One main course was good the seafood tagliatelle is recommend that, the rucola salad side was a bit tiny for the price. The other main course chicken and spinach risotto was another very average dish. This was a go to in the past and was much better on previous visits. The raspberry sorbet dessert was nice after we had to remind them it was to come with a berry compote which they corrected to be fair. Overall sadly very average for what used to be a highlight for Edinburgh.

Ignacio Marin

Adapted gluten-free breakfasts, without contamination. They give you gluten-free bread if you want and the menu says what does NOT contain gluten. Celiacs, you can have breakfast in peace, my celiac wife was not contaminated.

Fiona Yeang

Great place. Entrance is wheelchair accessible, and the gluten-free pizza base is fantastic. Friendly service, good atmosphere.

SJ Barlow

Yummy lentil and lime soup. Vegan and gluten free! Took it to go since they were about to close and found a spot up the street to enjoy, Middle Meadow Walk.

Jamie de Bie

Pricey but food is great and very coeliac aware.

Aaron Heckert

Perfect. This place is awesome. Very gluten-free friendly and great mixed drinks. Aaron and Lily were great.

ALI

Good gluten-free choice

Toko K

Really delicious pasta also gluten free. But forget garlic bread it's not worth eating

Jason Cameron

Fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was great with plenty of gluten free options. We’ll be back!

Anna Martin

Delicious bowls!! Vegan and gluten free options available

Katie Wickman

Went with my mum and aunt, mum is coeliac. Both rated their food 10/10 (and are usually a little fussy). My burger was great, chips fluffy and generous portions. Beef burger slightly pink and tender, gluten free fish and chips crumbed batter lovely and crisp. Service very friendly and warm.

Fiona

Lovely wee cafe, really good coffee and gluten free carrot cake

Emma Zglinicki

Plenty of great Scottish dishes to pick from, and they had gluten free options for myself which is very appreciated!

Sinead Lunn

Great find for vegans and gluten free! If you're seeking a tropical escape in Edinburgh, Paradise Palms is the place to be! This quirky gem bursts with vibrant decor and a lively atmosphere that lifts your spirits from the moment you step inside. Their cocktail menu is a delight! But the food menu is the star of the show! bursting with flavor and creativity—and you'll be in food heaven. Plus, SO MANY the gluten-free options! THANK YOU! The staff are amazing. Friendly and enthusiastic! In short, Paradise Palms is a must-visit for great cocktails, delicious vegan cuisine, and a quirky vibe that guarantees a good time! 🌴🍹✨

Ursula Dodunski

Really disappointing experience. Made a booking for a large group for dinner and drinks. Limited space available despite communicating the group size. Very poor service. Lots of miscommunication from the servers, some saying we can order food from the restaurant and bar and some only saying bar. GF guest told they were out of all snacks and that they don’t do gluten free options only to be then told if you come back in 5-10 we may be able to help you. Long waits for drinks and probably the worst expresso martini. Do not recommend.

CRISTINA CB

I went to eat there and Irina served us very well! She explained to us what dishes I could eat due to my gluten intolerance and was super attentive at all times, they take cross contamination into account. The food was delicious and the place is very beautiful! I recommend it 100% I will return for sure!

Michelle Dunne

We had a lovely, delicious brunch here! Staff were very friendly and accommodating when I asked for gluten free options. Thank you so much for a lovely meal!

Christine Robson

The set 3 course Christmas menu was nicely varied and as a party of 7 we ordered right across it. All dishes were rated excellent and flavoursome. Adaptations were made by pre order for my friend who is gluten free. The atmosphere was Christmassy in a foliage and white lights way with a soul based playlist. Service was very friendly and attentive but discreet. It was noisy but at this time of year when fully booked and the wine is flowing but you expect that. Would recommend.

Ferre Chance

I thought everything was excellent! The atmosphere, the live music and especially the food! It should be noted that they have several gluten-free options, which was what I appreciated the most! The fish and chips are spectacular!

Abdullah Al kattan

Very good food with vegetarian options and gluten free bread.

Andrea Tajocchi

We were guided by the reviews that gave it as a gluten-free location. And I must say that the whole family took advantage of it. Not only did we find several gluten-free dishes, but also the appetizers and soups were excellent. Especially on days when it often rains and the wind is felt, a nice hot cup is always nice. We enjoyed the Tuscan with tomato juice. We Italians appreciated it too. Giant salads and friendly staff. In fact, we returned for an aperitif the next morning. If you are in the Victoria Street area during lunch time, we recommend it.

Stephi Mulvany

Amazing food, melt in the mouth. And the service, excellent. I have Celiac disease and the chef himself came out to go over the food options. Absolutely exceptional!! We'll be back

Aileen Kelleher

It was expensive but great food. Gluten-free options.

elaine simpson

Really busy Edinburgh Tattoo time but still managed to fit us in (party of four). Not any good if you have mobility issues as you have to go down stairs. It doesn't look much from the outside but warm atmosphere inside also have a great terrace area for eating outside. Now to the food when the waitress came first thing asked was if anyone had any allergies I'm coeliac so was glad to hear they are aware was given a list of all the things that had anything in that could make me ill giving me the chance to make a decision unfortunately most things did contain gluten but I asked if it was possible to have the lamb chops without haggis girl checked with chef (she was new and only 14 bless) she came back and said chef could do lamb chops with mashed potatoes and veg with a red wine gravy all gf and it was absolutely delicious and I had no side effects so obviously no cc. only reason for 4 stars is the stairs going in. Would recommend this place to eat.

Brent Boissonneault

Marissa Schaeffer

Friendly service, great pub vibe and solid pub food. My husband and I enjoyed a quick meal there. He had the Mac and cheese and I had a nice salad and delicious pea and mint soup. they accommodated by celiac beautifully and I was very appreciative.

Jasmine Duschletta

Gluten free options, Gluten free Burger Buns, Cheesecake

Natalie Brown (TalieBev)

Went in today on a rare trip into Edinburgh & it started pouring down five mins away so we entered soggy & I now know this dress goes see-through in the rain! We got there a few mins before the end of breakfast service so ordered drinks and waited for the lunch time to start (there was some confusion on both our side and the server about the food ordering and when we asked another server he explained then saw to us personally even though it was Natalia’s section. I would like to reiterate we were not complaining about Natalia’s service it was just cross wires) I ordered the vegan burger (beetroot and bean on the menu but they’d ran out and replaced with with a soy burger which they informed me of before ordering) The vegan burger is cooked in the same fryer as the chips so gluten free vegans need to look elsewhere on the menu. Hub had peperoni pizza and ordered extra fries which I managed to help him eat. I know - such a chore 😎 The gent who helped us explained there was a bit of a wait for food because whenever it rains everyone rushes in at once and whilst it good for them the kitchen can get backed up. It was about another 10-15 mins before we could order but then the food came out in normal time afterwards. They automatically add a 12.5% tip which they say is discretionary but the service was fab, they both did two check backs on us and for as busy as it was we didn’t feel neglected or ignored.

Jeannie Love

This small restaurant was amazing and the people were so nice. When they did not have gluten free bread they offered me some gluten free cake instead. I ordered the eggs and bacon for breakfast with expresso and it was all delicious.

Scott Leishman

Wonderful bartenders Jack and Tosh and a remarkable 3 gluten free beers on tap.

Abigail Perkins

Stopped in on our way back to our Airbnb. We liked the option to order at our table (after downloading an app, free wifi available in the building). Pictured is the mac and cheese (delicious), fish and chips, gluten free beer.

Zoé B.

Typical pub with excellent food and gluten-free option for burgers! The dream... perfect fish and chips and lovely service

Denise Monahan

This review is more of a warning than a review. I tried to eat here but they turned me away for having celiac even though they have a gluten free menu. Do not recommend for someone with celiac or a gluten allergy.

Aisling Kerr

Felt rushed from the moment I walked in ahead of the rest of the group. Had to order my gluten free option early due to being rushed and it then came completely uncooked- solid pasta. Instead of an apology, I was told I didn't order pasta but plastic. The second version was edible but I am not entirely positive it was gluten free as I vomited outside straight afterwards and still felt nauseous the next day. The rest of the group of 9 felt incredibly rushed and were also unhappy with the service. They had mixed quality food some poorly cooked pizzas and ranged from all feeling very bloated for hours to having a bad stomach and being unwell the following day. UPDATE: Reponse from owner accused my sickness to being 'refreshed' but ironically due to my chronic stomach condition I do not drink alcohol and same condition why I do not eat wheat. If they remembered me so well they would recall that I was the only member not drinking alcohol.

joe breen

If I could give 6 stars for service I would great food too and great Gluten Free option 10/10 all round

Jessica Benjamin

Nice little no frills restaurant to grab breakfast at in the Edinburgh area. The staff was really nice and the food and coffee were decent. The price is also very reasonable for the area and had some gluten free breakfast options.

Dennis Griffith