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

Katie Shepherd

Amazing GF pizza

Paul Steinmann

Super friendly service, very delicious sandwiches, most dishes available gf. Gluten free. Also a quiter place, a bit out of the touristic zones. We have been here every day we spend in edinburgh! ... okay, 2 days, so only twice, but still !

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.

Kane Sainsbury

We came here for the final breakfast of a mini break. We were sent over from scran who recommended Hula for allergens. The breakfasts were overpriced and painfully mediocre. I massively resented paying £40 for 2 blah coffees, and 2 plates of avocado toast, one of which was on the crapest gluten free bread available. Sorry Hula, maybe we ordered wrong but really not worth it.

Meriel Graham

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

Morgan Patzelt

Unreal restaurant especially if you have dietary restrictions. Nearly the entire menu is gluten free which is awesome because they have local delicacies like scotch eggs and haggis that you can’t find GF elsewhere. They were super diligent with other allergies and dietary requirements. Also, make sure you check out the mushroom emporium in the basement!!

Courtney Linnemeier

Staff were amazing and the food was great! They were very knowledgeable about celiacs and what I could and couldn’t have and were able to alter menu items to accommodate. 10/10 will go back!!

Briony Stewart

Food is amazing as are the staff!! Highly recommend!

Julia Villoldo

We ate very well. One of us is celiac, and the pizza was delicious. They were very attentive to our tastes. Our waitress, Maria, was very attentive and helpful. My only complaint is that the tables are very close together.

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.

Daniel Mcshane

very nice and cosy, delicious sandwiches! I'm gluten free, and both their gf bagels and their soups were amazing!

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.

Kiana Rome

We had a lovely time. Tanya was amazing and attentive! Love the gluten free friendly pasta!

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.

Mikel Revilla

A fantastic place for a cold day, I recommend it 100%. I am also celiac and they have very good control over the gluten issue.

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

Diego Hidalgo

Not many gluten free options available even though it was advertised. Eggs Benedict tasted rather vinegary.

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!

Spicet T

Lovely place for all day brunch. Adorable decor. They have some gluten free options as well.

Santina Tirelli

What a hidden Gem!! A cafe which caters to Vegans, Gluten intolerant and regular diet people, for a reasonable price with decent, delicious portions! Really friendly guy, we had 2 wraps and 2 salads, and we all ate everything! Even the kids thought it was great! The smoothies are amazing too! If we ever come back, we'll be returning!

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

Olivia Dutson-Payne

Upon entering I asked for a gluten free menu for breakfast and was told limited options, I asked for a main menu and they said they dont do that till 12pm. Asked for a veggie breakfast to be told none of it was gluten free. Staff rude and told me there was no need to behave like I was as i pulled a face at being told no options available for me. All and all unhappy experience would not recommend breakfast if you have dietary requirements.

David Foy

Really nice and friendly staffed. Helped us downstairs with pram and back up again. Very knowledgeable and well trained staff. My son has a dairy allergy and I am a coeliac and had loads of choices. Staff were very patient and friendly with our toddler also. Food is excellent quality and served very nicely. Highly recommend!

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.

Simon Byatt

A perfect neighbourhood Italian restaurant. Great gluten-free options, thoughtfully discussed.