Top 9 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in Eastbourne

Sue Chapman

This was a restaurant I have not been to before. The food was excellent as was the service. The waiters were very friendly and I would recommend it to anyone. They cater for gluten free as well which made our visit even better.

Carla

Big thank you to the staff at Pizza Express Eastbourne for my daughters 8th birthday party today. She had a great time with her friends and the chef was fantastic with the children. They also kindly catered for two children with very specific dietary requirements which was very much appreciated. They were even able to make a base with everyone else so they didn’t feel left out and then swapped this out for a gluten free base with their own selection of toppings. The pizzas they all made were huge and they had a really generous amount of toppings to use. As well as that they had dough balls whilst waiting, ice cream at the end and they were all given boxes so they could take the rest of their pizza home. Thank you for great service and a great birthday experience.

David Bauckham

Chef Davide and his wife Carla moved to the UK in 2015, having run a successful vegan restaurant in their native Sardinia for many years, and opened Ancient Grains in the popular Meads Village in Eastbourne a few years ago. The restaurant has proved very successful, serving traditional, and rather delicious Sardinian dishes. Following a recent refurbishment the restaurant has just re-opened from Thurs-Sun, and the really good news is that Sardinian Sunday roasts are now on the menu for the first time! Between us, we had roast lamb, pork, and chicken, all beautifully cooked and wonderfully tender, having been thoroughly marinated beforehand. Instead of the traditional English accompaniments of greens and Yorkshire pudding, was a mixture of red peppers and chicory, alongside potatoes and carrots. Homemade garlic toast was an interesting addition. So, if you fancy Sunday lunch with a difference, why not give it a try. For dessert we had a dark orange truffle with cashew nuts, maple syrup and orange zest, served with homemade vanilla ice cream: vegan, gluten-free, and delicious! On other days, the restaurant offers a walk-in menu, or for those who book in advance, a more extensive pre-order menu. The pasta dishes are particularly good, with the pasta made on site, including a gluten-free option, which is very welcome.

hoi doei

Nice place. Very busy place, so better make a reservation before you go. We ate very good here. Gluten free was no problem at all. Good wines also!

Alan Steele

Nice restaurant and ideal for the theatre. Lots of gluten free options so my wife was happy. Quick service with a smile.

Margarita Maoudis

I had the lemon bass fillets off the specials menu. It was divine. Glad to see there were gluten free options too. Would deffo eat here again if we came back to the area. There were 3 of us dining. 2 drinks each. £90

Diego Pravato

Very welcoming restaurateurs who pay attention to people with celiac disease, available to accommodate special menu requests. Thanks to the owner Mr. Joseph!

Shannon Jones

Authentic fresh Italian food, each dish made from scratch. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere, kid-friendly (at least when we went at lunch). A hidden gem in Eastbourne! The sea bream, shellfish, pastas, Caprese and soup were all excellent! Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options including GF pasta.

Kay S

Lovely family vibe, great service, adapted menu for my gluten sensitive daughter. Lovely will be back