This was an awesome place!! The waiter was super educated regarding celiac restrictions, he was able to mark everything on the menu that we could or not eat and tell us all the changes they could make. Food was excellent and overall a great experience.
On the plus side, it has a separate menu for both gluten-free and vegetarian options, which is a real plus.
The reason I'm not giving it more stars is because the waitresses aren't very friendly and the place is smoky, leaving the (unpleasant) smell on your clothes. On the other hand, the gluten-free noodle dish didn't contain any noodles, and the menu didn't mention it.
Honestly one of the best Italian meals I’ve had, we arrived and went to the bar for a gin and tonic where the bar man took the time to tell us about a local gin and the meaning behind the name of it (jawbox) -totally worth a try… and the we were seated upstairs by a lovely chatty young lady. Our server named Josh was very attentive and kind. Now. When we arrived I said I was a coeliac, and I told the girl on the way to the table, but I forgot to tell poor Josh. So when our food arrive and I suspiciously asked, the poor lad had to take it all back. I felt like a total arse, not his fault at all, it was my fault, but he took it back and had it made fresh. He then apologised and brought us a complimentary Prosecco each. What a darling. I felt awful but he was so kind.
Now let me tell you, I don’t eat Italian very often because of the gluten thing, but tonight my show was stopped and my fast was flabbered by the scallop gnocchi, honestly it was the best thing I’ve eaten in a restaurant in a decade. Staggering
Well done to the chef, the best texture was unbelievable and the mix of flavours is like nothing I’ve had before. BRAVO!!!
You honestly have made a grumpy coeliac very bloody happy. I would recommend this place to anyone who has a gluten intolerance and misses the beautiful texture of real Italian cuisine.
I will be back. Thank you Josh, you are a darling x
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Victoria McC
Favourite place for a takeaway or a nice meal sitting in. All mains are completely gluten free and staff are very helpful. Food is excellent and is a constant for me!
Right next door to the Ulister Hall, this chic and hip cafe is eye-catching and attention getting right from the outside glass windows to all the art walls. The service was great. The staff was friendly and the gluten-free scone, which we couldn't find anywhere else in all of Ireland, was delicious. It's baked fresh daily on-site and comes with jam and clotted cream.
Delicious food and excellent gluten free bases. Server was quite rude and threw out orders onto the table. Also told us to hurry up and leave for the next table waiting (we had no idea and happily cleared the table) tiramisu was to die for
I'm coeliac and I went to order something I was told was gluten free only to have them return a few times to tell me things in it weren't actually gluten free. Then I was told I could only substitute things if I was going to pay for then as add ons. This greatly increased the price. Also was extremely salty
Incredible .
Total carnivore . Would never have believed such wizardry was possible with plants to produce such awesome flavours . Superb for gluten free . Shockingly good .
The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper St, Belfast BT1 2DZ, UK
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Daniel Cairns
Disappointed. The beef doube was bland and needed a lot of salt to try and get some flavour out of it.
Apparently the chicken was really good.
A shame staff didn't ask how the meal was otherwise we would have given feedback.
We left hungry
Staff were really lovely and there are gluten free options available
REALLY overpriced for what it was.
Fantastic Experience at Zizzi!
Had an amazing time at Zizzi — the Calzone Picante and Gluten free Pepperoni Pizza were delicious, thanks to the great chef Jan! The service was equally impressive, with a wonderful waitress who was friendly and attentive. Special shout-out to Seb the barman for his excellent drinks and great energy. Highly recommend!
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