Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Chester

phoebe davies

Just enjoyed a wonderful birthday lunch here. Such lovely staff who spoiled us rotten! Food was gorgeous as always, I can highly recommend the cheese cake. My mum has celiac disease and swears there is nowhere to match Marmalade.

kathryn lund

Amazing food and great with my husbands gluten intolerance

Trudi Thomas

We liked everything about this place, the service was lovely and our server was very helpful. They even took our gluten-free order separately, which was fantastic. It may have been an off day for the kitchen staff, as the food did not live up to the service. We ordered a variety of brunch foods, but none were presented well, and looked like they had been reheated which was a shame. Will tru again to see if this was an off day.

Grant Thompson

A lovely fish and chip shop right in the centre of Chester. You can dine in or takeaway. The food is lovely we just had the small cut and chips with mushy peas I meant to take a photo before I started to eat it but got carried away sorry. They also do delicious ice creams and desserts plus they do tea coffee and serve alcohol. They do a gluten-free menu as well.

Victoria Davies

We stumbled in here on a rainy day looking for some gluten free options, of which we found several !! The lunch selections were decent, and the *meal* prices were incredibly fair. The food was admittedly somewhat simple, my husband loved the leek and potatoe soup which came as part of the special. We got the impression the focus was put more on the bakery and drinks so I had to try some gluten free caramel apple crumble pie. MY GOD was it good !! However, it was nearly £6 for one lone slice. Having said that, it was surprisingly WORTH that much (but maybe just the once) The soft drinks I must admit were absurdly priced (over £4!!) and teeny tiny. The staff seemed quite friendly, however they were very busy as the place appeared to be quite popular, particularly for drinks. May return for the gluten free menu and affordable lunch, and will dream of the apple pie, but a little thrown off by the underwhelming meals and the high prices of other items. I am also celiac and faced no adverse reactions whatsoever.

Holly Wimbush

Fantastic Sunday roast. All gluten free options were clearly listed

Leanne Abbott

This place is literally one of my favourite places to eat as a Coeliac. The food is out of this world and completely safe and the staff treat you like an old friend that they've known for years. If I could give 10 stars, I would. The chef even gave me his gluten free bread recipe, which is phenomenal.

Thomas

Brilliant spot in Chester for breakfast, large range of gluten free and good for vegans too. The staff are welcoming and helpful. The sourdough bread is delicious.

Yvonne Stamp

Tried the Koconut Grove for the first time today and we'll definitely be back. Our son is Coeliac so cannot eat anything with gluten. We were so impressed by their knowledge of cross contamination. They took their time to explain what was gluten free, what to avoid and really went out of their way to make sure our son knew what was safe to eat. The food was delicious, the staff amazing what more can you ask for.

Emily Parkes-Lewis

I had ordered the padana pizza. It's gluten free and vegan. The dips were so flavourful, i couldn't believe they were vegan. I expected the base to be either soggy or too hard but it wasn't and was perfect

Amber Talbott

Yummy food. We ordered 3 tapas each plus 2 sides to share and it was about the right amount of food! Sadly left no room for dessert. Sangria was lovely. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options. Friendly staff, and well done to the man who was being trained to take orders etc - you did great!

Mr Dust

So we were staying in Chester, I had to find somewhere to eat, this place popped up on Google for being known for a gluten free menu asy partner is gluten free.... It was fairly obvious they accommodated for gluten free to the point they had a separate menu. When we arrived there, we entered down a built up area and immediately thought we might of made a mistake, but oh how looks could be deceiving. This establishment, just wow, we were pointed to a table on the stage, the TV had bad reception, the area where we sat, there was an unopened Amazon package on one table, some handheld tools on another and we thought, what were we getting in to. However, the girl on the bar, she was polite and very welcoming, so we took the table given, then placed our order. Now I can't even begin to explain the next hour, with my partner being gluten free she was a little hesitant on what she ordered, but, on an opposite table, the chef came out and spoke to a woman who was pregnant and singled out what dressing she could have and avoid due to being pregnant. Then our food arrived... Dear God, I cannot begin to know what to put. But the food here... Quite easily the best I've had, I've eaten in some places and this place, just wow. The food was absolutely exquisite. Now I drove 3 hours to this place, I would go again, even 3 hours just for the food. The starters were amazing, I had chicken wings, they were the best I've tasted in a long time,y partner had chicken dirty fries, the server when she dropped off the starters explained that both dishes were gluten free, so we were both able to experience both dishes. After that I had a burger, which I thought would be an every day burger dish, n oh my, what a burger. My partner had a gluten free burger and she was as just blown away. So to sum up, the food... Just amazing, the staff, super super polite and really welcoming, if I could eat there every week I would of it wasn't for the distance. The reason I go to Chester is a yearly thing, I will be going again next year and years to come. If you live near and haven't been. Go. Don't hesitate, just go. It's delicious, welcoming and well worth every penny.

Jaymie Johnson

Great gluten free service!

Sonia Sheils

Absolutely lovely, staff member was gluten free so really helped when ordering my gf meal , free ice cream for my birthday 🎂 was a bonus 😋

Valerie Hinchliffe

Had lunch at this pub for the first time on a recent trip to Chester. It's a former coaching inn, ideally located right in the historic centre, between the town hall and the new market, close to the shops, with the cathedral only a couple of minutes walk away. The outside tables are right next to an ancient Roman column. Although the building is Victorian, the interior has a very contemporary decor and vibe, with comfy plush chairs. The barman was helpful and friendly, and although it was busy and some of the tables were reserved, he found me a nice place near the bar. Good selection of beers, wine and gin (chose a nice Merlot). The lunch menu offered a wide variety of small plates, burgers, and main courses, with plenty of veggie and gluten-free options. I had the slow cooked minted lamb and potato hotpot, served with mixed vegetables. It was piping hot, with really tender meat, and lots of herbs that gave it a delicious flavour. The vegetables were crisp and lightly cooked. Could not resist one of the tempting desserts - a mouthwatering lemon and white chocolate pavlova with raspberry coulis - and a large latte. Overall, an excellent meal, and not too expensive given the quality of the food and the location. Would come again.

Fiona h

We visit the BoatHouse with family members (and dogs). Excellent food (including top class gluten free and dairy free options, menu clearly marked). A recent refurb is lovely and service was top class. Excellent value for money, recommended 👌

Emily Hughes

The food was delicious and catered to gluten free! Ellie was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us! :-)

Clayton Pritchard

Gluten Free options

Sara Lewis

Lovely food catered for all our needs including vegan and gluten free. The service from Logan was great and quick. Would definitely recommend and we'll definitely be visiting again

David Cooper

My friends and I booked a table for dinner on Easter Monday while we were staying in Chester for the weekend. The restaurant was lovely and the staff very friendly. However, as were about to order our starters, we were told that a large part of the menu was unavailable. This is only the second time that I have visited one of the Botanist chain and I had the same problem the first time (not in Chester). Whilst I appreciate that we were attending at the end of a busy bank holiday weekend, it seems strange to me that so many of the menu options were unavailable. I would say it was about 40% of the menu was unavailable. The food we did have was delicious and the gluten-free member of our party was very pleased with the cookie dough pudding. We were brought the wrong drink and it took a while to be corrected but, overall, the service we received was good.

Lara

Our first time eating here and it was a great experience. Food was piping hot and delivered quickly. Would recommend the gluten free pizza and tiramisu. Good value for money too. They do celebrate your birthday in a big way and it can be a bit noisy but you have to expect that in an Italian restaurant.

Nick Beattie

I’m celiac and max my server was really helpful with explaining to be what my options were. Exceptional service and really happy with the meal

Michelle Yorkshire

Nice place, good variety of options on the menu. Small plates, tapas, main meals, sides. Vegan and vegetarian marked clearly and separate gluten free menu. Good drinks menu with cocktails marked if suitable for vegans and AF marked up too. Food was really good. Good portions and tasty too. Staff were friendly but only marked down on this score because of a slight issue. We would recommend and return again.

Olivia Jacobs

We held our 30th birthday party at the Cornerhouse in August and couldn’t' have been happier with how it all went. From the initial enquiry through to the event itself, all the staff were so friendly, courteous and helpful. We were so impressed by the catering also, every need was met (gluten free, dairy free and vegan options all included without issue) and it arrived perfectly at the time we requested which was amazing for our event. We went for the pizza and fries option and everyone raved about the food. The event space is lovely with plenty of room, even for a band, a bar and lots of seating too, so pretty with the fairy lights too - we didn't need to add many decorations. All our guests had a fantastic time, we'd recommend the cornerhouse to anyone wanting to host an event in Chester!

S Taylor

There were five of us, (two couples and a grandaughter). We had been given the table requested (great start). Our waitress Anna checked if there were any allergies, (dairy and gluten) and did everything to help our grandaughter to find the right meal, what was brilliant about Anna was her knowledge of what food our grandaughter could have and checked if everything was going well. We had a great table, brilliant service and lovely food what more could you ask for.

Chris Eardley

Food really tasty. Staff friendly and attentive. Would be 5 star with more gluten free options.

Mark & Mandy Allerton

Popped in for a drink at lunch while staying in Chester. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Very relaxed atmosphere so decided to eat there on the evening. Food was fantastic, husband is a coeliac but this wasn’t a problem, steak was amazing as were all the sides. Loved the bar. Highly recommend.

Tabitha Tschumi

Possibility of having the Gluten free & Vegan menu, super good, right dishes, better to drink tea than coffee 😉

Lara

Visited on the day of the Chester Marathon around 12ish so may have been busier than usual. It's very small inside so get's very busy as there are only a few tables. It felt a little uncomfortable trying to sit and eat when there was a queue of people snaking out of the door, standing over you as they're waiting to order. We ordered a baked potato, hot sandwich and two baps and hot drinks. Took a little while to bring the drinks to us but we could tell they were very busy, to the point of being inundated with orders. The waitress did apologise for the wait, even offering to remake the drinks if they were not hot enough but they were fine, especially the cappuccino which was lovely. Food was nice and happy to see gluten free options on the menu. Would return.

Dániel Veres

I got gluten sick here on April 05 2025. I'm not celiac, just gluten sensitive, so I don't mind cross contamination or gluten-reduced beers, but I got very sick a few hours later. Now after some internet research I think the Northgate Ale was not glutenfree or reduced. The main bartender told me many times it was glutenfree. It was weird for me in the place that this beer didn't have glutenfree written on it while some others have the 'glutenfree' label. I should've listen to my instincts. They have their own type of beers 'Spitting festhers' and guest beers. My advice: you can find there gf beers, but don't believe the bartenders only the labels. If you still want to drink a beer that has no gf label, at least double check whether the brand and name is glutenfree on Google.

Lamoore

Nice location on a high street in Chester. Didn't take photos as I didn't think it was worth it, but now I wish I had as they would have made my point. The food was mediocre and heavily overpriced for what was served. I ordered a dish that was similar to an eggs royale with a slight difference and decided to go for the gluten free option. Shockingly, this meant I got a tiny slice of gluten free bread with two poached eggs on it. Oh, and the eggs were disapointingly overcooked. The description for an item on the menu was misleading. An absence of the advertised slow grilled tomatoes on the dish served meant, as explained by a staff (possibly manager), that the bearly visible tomatoes were actually chopped and mixed in the sparingly spead avacado on the bread. There was no warmth or even passion in the service, not even on a lovely sunny day. Not impressed!

Joanna Smith

Absolutely outstanding food and service. We booked our annual girls' family meal at a place we always go to but, unfortunately, this year they decided to only serve burger and chips. This was no good for our Christmas get together. We instead booked a meal for 8 people at the Kings Head. We let them know in advance that one of our party was Celiac and would require a gluten-free option. All meals were booked in advance with the deposit paid. On the day, despite being busy, the service was so good it felt like we were the only ones there. Staff with quick with drinks and with food and the portions were absolutely unbelievable. I couldn't recommend it highly enough and we will be back. (In fact I would love to stay overnight in a haunted room!)

Sara Latham

We had a lovely lunchtime meal for a birthday celebration. The food was great - I had hummus as a starter and it was possibly the best I’ve ever had. We were all very happy with our food choices - there is plenty of choice and lots of GF options (my partner is coeliac). Our server was super friendly and helpful. It was quiet when we went, but I expect there’s a nice atmosphere in the evening as it’s a lovely place. Would definitely go again 😊

Marie Shortt

Amazing and gluten-free menu is available. The staff and chefs are wonderful. Highly recommended.

Zaerienne

Delicious food the best wild mushroom sauce and chicken breast I've ever had, coffee dessert is also tasty. And most importantly for me as a celiac I felt safe and care. Thanks 👍

Deborah Grant

I don’t often write reviews, however wanted to share how great this place is for those that are Gluten Free. We had a GF person in our group, from the second we walked through the door staff were aware and fully understood the difficulties this can pose, they were understanding and the menu and food is probably 90% - 95% available. Everything is labelled very clearly and all staff informed and trained to understand this. Salad bar is immense and fresh, the hot food flows and plentiful, great place, great food, lovely well trained staff and atmosphere.

Andrew Peers

One of my regular places. Best Gluten free bread I've had !! Superb staff, lovely food & reasonable prices. Keep it up guys.

Laura Gellatly

Although it is not advertised they have a gluten free menu! Great food and lovely atmosphere, would recommend

Michael Lightfoot

Gluten free beer on draft. If you know , you know!

David Cooper

My friends and I booked a table at Thai Baan whilst we were in Chester for the bank holiday weekend. The restaurant itself was great with a lovely atmosphere. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was incredible and there were good options for both the vegetarian and gluten-free members of our group. I love Thai food but this was some of the best I have had. The great food coupled with the great atmosphere meant we had a really lovely evening here. I would highly recommend to anyone staying in Chester.

Calum Johnson

The breakfast has great gluten free and vegan options

Edward Jones

We had afternoon tea in the restaurant. A very pleasurable experience. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was very tasty. We were given a takeaway selection of gluten free items for a family member who was unable to attend. Well done everybody!

Peter Owen

First class in every respect. The food (gluten free) was delicious 😋, we went for several side dishes. The staff who served us were marvelous, especially the lady who cooked and served our food. Nothing was too much trouble, exceptional quality of service and food. Highly recommended.

Katherine Hamilton

Really excellent gluten-free fish and chips. The menu has a full allergen matrix for people with various food sensitivities, which is great. Kid-friendly, but also a pleasant place for grown-ups to sit and relax after hours traipsing round the (amazing) zoo. Lots of interesting nature photos / drawings / prints hung everywhere, even in the toilet cubicles! Light and airy interior, especially in the extension at the back. Getting our order taken was a little slow, but that was hardly the servers' fault as they were covering a lot of tables. Food arrived quickly and piping hot after ordering. Overall, strongly recommend.

Beth Parkes

Really friendly staff and great atmosphere. Really accommodating to gluten intolerance. I had a gluten free margarita and it was the best GF pizza I've ever eaten!

Jo Moo

Fantastic find in Chester. Lovely food and friendly service. Very good with gluten free dishes and advising what is safe to eat. Fast service but plenty of time to eat. Would happily recommend.

Leanne Gibson

A total gem on the Rows of Chester. I have visited Pars Kahve for coffee and for food and both times experienced great service and outstanding food. The family here really know how to ensure you experience the right tastes for you and offer a great gluten free range which was important to a party member on my most recent visit. Well priced drinks and food, a menu bursting with great flavour and friendly staff. What more could you want. Can’t wait to go again.

Mark williams

Delightful. From the lovely, happy, smiley young ladies serving to the delicious food, this grill bar is a must. Great attention paid to delivering me a gluten free meal.

daniel kelly

Lovely English breakfast and gluten free bread

Michael Hill

Great place - friendly staff, excellent service Great gluten free pizzas too Dog friendly