Manchester
The best gluten free spots in Manchester
Manchester - one of Gluten Free Glee’s beloved home cities - has some of the best restaurants and cafes for gluten free folk in the UK. From juicy burgers and stone-baked pizzas to incredible Chinese dishes and authentic Indian street food - move over football, we’re here for the food!
❗ Remember to always let your server know of your dietary requirements and that something labelled as ‘GF’ is not always safe for those with coeliac disease due to cooking methods and prep areas. Check out our Eating Out Guides for top tips on eating out gluten free, food safety regulations, how to read menus and tips on communicating your dietary requirements.
🍔 Honest Burger
📍 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT
🌐 https://www.honestburgers.co.uk
Honest Burger has about 40 restaurants throughout the UK and pretty much everything on their menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free. They use Schär buns for the gluten free burgers and even their breaded chicken burgers and strips are gluten free, along with all of their sides and gravy.
🍛 Bundobust
📍 Bundobust Brewery 61, 69 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6EQ
There are two Bundobusts in Manchester, one in Piccadilly and one on Oxford Road. This Indian Street Food and craft beer bar has loads of gluten free options on their menu and even a few gluten free beers!
🐟 The Wharf
📍 6 Slate Wharf, Manchester M15 4ST
🌐 https://www.thewharf-castlefield.co.uk
A cosy gastropub in Castlefield with a good selection of gluten free options, from hearty pub classics to lighter bites, and a great outdoor space right next to the canal perfect in summer. Staff are very clued up on allergens and dietary requirements.
🥢 Sweet Mandarin
📍 19 Copperas St, Manchester M4 1HS
🌐 http://www.sweetmandarin.com
Yes, you heard it right - a gluten free Chinese! Not everything on the menu at Sweet Mandarin is gluten free but they have an extensive GF menu including spring rolls, crispy duck, salt & pepper munchie box, noodles and so much more. People travel from the other end of the country to visit and we know why!
🍳 Ezra and Gil
📍 20 Hilton St, Manchester M1 1FR
There are a couple of Ezra and Gil cafes in Manchester and they have some great gluten free brunch options and are very understanding and knowledgeable about dietary requirements - plus they have great coffee.
🥡 Salt & Pepper
📍 60-62 High St, Manchester M4 1EA
🌐 https://www.facebook.com/saltpeppermcr/
Another Chinese inspired spot! Every brit loves a bit of salt and pepper and this place is exactly that with lots of gluten free options including rice boxes, shredded crispy chicken, loaded fries and calamari.
🥧 Pieminister
📍 53 Church St, Manchester M4 1PD
🌐 http://www.pieminister.co.uk
A must-visit for pie lovers - Pieminister has restaurants throughout the country, including two in Manchester, and you can also pick up some of their gluten free pies in supermarkets. They have a few gluten free pie options and their gravy is naturally gluten free and delicious!
🍰 Nibble
📍 36 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN
A cute and cozy little cafe in the Northern Quarter with a fantastic selection of gluten free cakes, brunch dishes and sweet treats. They really focus on having options for everyone, no matter their dietary requirements - because eating out shouldn’t be stressful!
🥗 Evelyn's
📍 44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA
🌐 http://www.evelynscafebar.com
Evelyn’s is an easy-going local restaurant serving brunch classics by day and refined, small plates by night. Most of the menu is gluten free and the staff are amazing at catering to dietary requirements.
🍲 Mowgli
📍 16, Corn Exchange House, 37 Exchange St, Manchester M4 3TR
🌐 https://www.mowglistreetfood.com
Nestled in the Corn Exchange, Mowgli is a vibrant Indian street food restaurant with an impressive gluten free menu featuring tasty curries, dahls, loaded fries, crispy chicken and even gluten free desserts!
🍜 Pho
📍 37 Hanging Ditch The Corn Exchange, Manchester M4 3TR
Pho is a group of restaurants dotted around the country, serving great value, healthy Vietnamese food that's cooked fresh in each kitchen daily. 98% of the Pho menu is naturally gluten free year round (including desserts) and for Coeliac Awareness Month they wowed us all by removing all gluten from the menu, so anyone with an intolerance would feel the love.
🌮 Pico's Tacos
📍 Mackie Mayor, 1 Eagle St, Manchester M4 5BU
🌐 https://www.instagram.com/eatpicos/
Pico’s Tacos is a food vendor within Manchester's Food Hall, Mackie Mayor, and they’re also at Altrincham market on the outskirts of Manchester. Their tacos and nachos are gluten free (just check their fillings) and their spicy margs are some of the best.
🥓 Cosy Club
📍 Corn Exchange, 37 Hanging Ditch, Manchester M4 3TR
Relaxed dining and drinking with a touch of timeless glamour. Cosy Club restaurants are owned by the same group that founded Lounge cafes, so both are part of the Loungers Limited company. Lucky for us, that means another great restaurant chain who takes allergens and dietary requirements seriously and has a gluten free menu worth bragging about.
🔥 Firehouse
📍 40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG
🌐 http://www.firehousemcr.com/
Firehouse is known for its rotisserie chicken and Mediterranean flavours, with gluten free options available on request. They have gluten free pittas to go with their dips and most of their sides and meat dishes are also gluten free. Psst - they also do a great bottomless brunch!
🍕 Purezza
📍 75-77 High St, Manchester M4 1FS
🌐 https://purezza.co.uk/locations
A 100% plant-based pizzeria with incredible gluten free pizza bases and vegan cheese - so good that you wouldn’t easily guess it wasn’t the real deal.
🦪 Six By Nico
📍 60 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BQ
Six By Nico have a few restaurants dotted around the UK and two in Manchester - they’re fine-dining spots with a six-course tasting menu that can so easily be adapted for gluten free diners without many changes to the dish. On the pricey side but worth it for the standard of food and service.
🍣 Australasia
📍 1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP
🌐 https://australasiamcr.co.uk/
Australasia is a luxury restaurant hidden underground in Spinningfields. The food is excellent and although the gluten free options aren’t easy to spot on the menu, staff are very accommodating to talk you through the gluten free options including sushi, small plates, curries and sides.
🍗 Brewski
📍 537-539 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0UE
🌐 http://brewskirestaurants.com/
Just outside of Manchester city centre in Chorlton, Brewski is a Canadian inspired restaurant specialising in indulgent comfort food, with plenty of gluten free choices like loaded fries, burgers, and of course, their famous poutine.