Top 23 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Cardiff

Gareth R Davies (Quixote)

On a date night, we popped in for some small plates to share with a glass of fizz. I've never been a fan of the hipster-themed dining experience but that's just personal preference. The place was very quiet for a Friday afternoon/evening and for some reason we were seated as far away from the door as was possible, right next to the window (lovely for people-watching on the Hayes) but also right next to the blinds' drawstring, and at some point a server came to pull the blinds down - we protested - and had to lean over my partner to reach. Anyway, apart from that the table was nice, service was quick. My partner has food intolerances and is a careful eater. We asked the server about their food and he wasn't certain, and had to go to the kitchen several times to check. Even when we thought he had it straight he kept coming back to check and recheck he understood our requirements, which is surely diligent but was bordering on fussy, and it became quite awkward for us, to the point we just said not to worry. We then had a manager come across to check again, and eventually managed to find three dishes from the gluten free menu which had neither soya or dairy in them. The food was decent, but the experience was uncomfortable. I can't fault the servers for triple-checking they had the info correct. I do wish it had taken maybe two or three trips to the kitchen fewer to establish the facts! Still, nice quiet meal, lovely view (when the blinds were up), a nice place to be for a couple of hours.

Fi Hamilton

So happy we found the Juno Lounge while visiting Cardiff. We ate 3 meals there in 2 days! Great options for celiac and other dietary restrictions. Everything was delicious (curry bowl and brisket chili were highlights). Fun vibe and friendly staff. Thanks for the wonderful meals!

Shaun Hughes

The food was amazing. The resturant was clean, a lovely atmosphere and caters for gluten free. The staff were lovely and professional, thank you to Aron for suggesting what I could eat due to a gluten allergy. I definitely recommend this resturant

Nic Allen

As with many Lounges this is a must visit! They have an extensive gluten free menu. The staff here are extremely friendly and helpful. Always order at the bar to ensure they can put it through as an allergy order.

Cody Massey

Vicky, our host was really attentive and a great help. We loved the food, and we're happy as well with the gluten free options. Nomnom. Please give Vicky a raise.

Vicki Rowe

Food was lovely, and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Decent gluten free menu too!

Jenny B

We ate there last Wednesday - the food was very nice and the service was very good. Mario and the kitchen team paid attention to my colleague's complex allergies and made a meal that was adapted for her. There are lots of chain restaurants in the Bay, but we came here because when I was phoning around to see who could take a group of 12 and handle one person's allergies respectfully without making her look demanding in front of new colleagues, Mario answered the phone and demonstrated what professional customer service should look like. He knew immediately what Cote's team would be able to do and didn't over-promise but gave me confidence that my colleague would not be left hungrily watching people eat and would not be made to feel bad for having allergies. I had been unpleasantly surprised that other restaurants did not respond as kindly as Mario. My colleague said Cote are usually pretty good, including a good gluten free menu. The food was well presented and well seasoned and the other staff were attentive too. Bottled water was a bit pricey. The restaurant was easily accessible for my colleague who cannot use stairs as it is quite well spaced out and flat.

leia may

Lovely place - mangers were extra helpful with my friends celiac and dairy intolerance, the bottomless brunch is not one too miss - From tequila girls

david pope

Maddison was so lovely and very helpful with my gluten sensitivity throughout our meal, thank you! We had a great time

Tracy Abson

Great Gluten Free choices 👌

Lucy Boardman (Kitty)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Service & Welcoming Atmosphere at Hodo Lounge! I visited Hodo Lounge last night with my partner, four friends, and two dogs, and we had an absolutely wonderful time! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, but what really made the experience stand out was the incredible service from Ryan behind the bar. I have a severe banana allergy, and one of my friends has celiac disease, so we’re always cautious when dining out. Ryan was exceptionally attentive to our dietary restrictions, ensuring we felt comfortable and safe while also being genuinely friendly and easy to chat with. I ordered the standard Lounge Brunch without tomatoes, and Ryan went the extra mile by offering to swap them for something else. I chose mushrooms for my partner, which was a thoughtful touch. I also ordered the large Lounge Brunch for myself with the same adjustment and got an extra hash brown instead—small details like this make a big difference! For drinks, my partner had a Diet Coke while I ordered a Daceri Nolarder (alcohol-free). Two of my friends also got the same drink and really enjoyed it, but I found it wasn’t quite to my taste. When Ryan checked in with us after a few minutes, I mentioned this, and without hesitation, he asked if there was something else I’d prefer. I requested a peppermint tea, and to my surprise, he brought it out free of charge—a really kind and thoughtful gesture. Beyond the excellent service, the food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and we all felt incredibly welcome—including the dogs! It’s rare to find staff who not only accommodate dietary needs so attentively but also go out of their way to make sure every guest has a fantastic experience. We’re already looking forward to coming back, and we’ll definitely be recommending Hodo Lounge—especially thanks to Ryan’s outstanding hospitality.

James Hugglestone

Absolutely fantastic service from Jorja, friendly and helpful. As a celiac it's always awkward eating out, but our order was taken with no problems. The menu was straight forward and easy to navigate. Would definitely recommend to anyone with allergies.

Julia W

Great gluten-free brunch and lovely coffee.

Cheryle Cawley

Lunchtime today we were a party of 14 celebrating 3 70th birthdays. Kacie, our waitress was very patient and understanding, taking extra care with the gluten free meal. She was very pleasant, friendly and patient with such a large group. The restaurant was quiet so we stayed at the table for well over the 2 hour slot allocated. At the end of the meal a special dessert with a candle was served. There was no mention of 70th birthdays when I booked so Kacie must have realised when we sang Happy birthday. Thank you Kacie - highly recommend your waitressing skills

Sally Jones

Wonderful tapas lunch with plenty of gluten free options. Staff very helpful and friendly. If I could change one thing, it would be to make the 'fish of the day' a simple dish with oil/herbs rather than in batter which excludes coeliac. We loved the Artichoke and Boquerone dishes in particular.

Chloe Rogers

Ffion was such a good server!! Will absolutely love her to serve us again, so friendly and quick with service. Very friendly and understanding on my gluten intolerance. Thank you for making my birthday special!

Christy

Amazing take out as always! Consistently the best pizza in Cardiff for me and the gluten free is awesome too, which is really nice to see.

Matteo Forconi

The place was really nice and cozy. The service was impeccable. My girlfriend is celiac and the person who took the order paid a lot of attention to explaining us the allergens of all the dishes. He also took great care of any gluten contaminations. The food was delicious and the price really good.

David Morgan

Good selection of beers, I enjoyed a couple of gluten free largers. However the 11p admin fee for ordering a drink through the app is a bit steep. Staff friendly but kept spilling drinks when bringing them over to the tables and didn't wipe clean.

F Roze

Phenomenal! Absolutely amazing restaurant. I have complex dietary restrictions (including gluten free, low fodmap and other allergies) an electric wheelchair and an assistance dog and have never felt so welcome and catered for. The whole experience was so relaxing, the service exemplary and the food out of this world. All the staff were fantastic and all the meat was mouthwatering. The only downside is that I live far too far away from it for regular visits. I could not recommend it highly enough.

Sam Winfield

I enjoyed the Belly Pork slow cooked. Absolutely fabulous. I am gluten intolerant and my meal was adapted to suit my dietary needs. Will definitely be visiting again.

Rachel Fowler

Had the bottom less prosecco afternoon tea and it was fabulous, great to see that gluten free was catered for and was just as delicious as the other dishes. The service was fantastic, I was a little concerned that we may have felt rushed, or that the staff were clock watching that we didn't go over our time, like I have experienced in other places, but absolutely not the case. It was lovely and relaxed but professional and polite. would definitely go back

Daisy Trigg

Beautiful restaurant spot - delicious food, accommodating to all dietary requirements, including gluten free and vegan. Staff were very lovely to us and ensured our birthday guest had a wonderful time with his family. Would recommend!