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Top 20 UK chain restaurants for gluten free

Philippa Lee
Philippa LeeFounder, Gluten Free Glee

Eating out gluten free - especially with coeliac disease - can sometimes feel like a minefield. Bu the good news? There are plenty of UK chain restaurants that not only offer gluten free options, but also understand how to keep their coeliac customers safe. Whether you're on a road trip, doing a quick lunch dash, or planning dinner with friends, it's always good to know the restaurants that will have your back.

Here are 20 UK-wide restaurant chains that serve gluten free dishes - with many catering to coeliac needs, too. And yes, there might still be risks (like shared fryers), so some items might be off the cards, but you'll find everything from pizza and pies to pho and pancakes on the menus below.

❗ Remember to always let your server know of your dietary requirements and that something labelled as β€˜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.


πŸ›‹οΈ The Lounges

ℹ️ Relaxed, all-day cafΓ© bars

🌐 https://thelounges.co.uk/

πŸ“ +240 restaurants

πŸ“– Breakfast plates, sandwiches, burgers, salads, tapas, sides, puddings


πŸ” Honest Burgers

ℹ️ Casual burgers

🌐 https://www.honestburgers.co.uk/

πŸ“ 39 restaurants

πŸ“– Burgers, wings, onion rings, fries


πŸ” Nando’s

ℹ️ South African peri-peri chicken

🌐 https://www.nandos.co.uk/

πŸ“ +470 restaurants

πŸ“– Peri-peri chicken, halloumi sticks, salads, beanie burger, sides, desserts


πŸ₯§ Pieminister

ℹ️ British pie and mash restaurant

🌐 https://pieminister.co.uk/

πŸ“ 11 restaurants

πŸ“– Pie, mash, gravy, mushy peas, halloumi bites


🍜 Pho

ℹ️ Vietnamese street food

🌐 https://www.phocafe.co.uk/

πŸ“ 46 restaurants

πŸ“– Summer rolls, squid, salads, Pho soups, curry, rice bowls, noodles, desserts


πŸ› Mowgli

ℹ️ Indian street food

🌐 https://www.mowglistreetfood.com/

πŸ“ 26 restaurants

πŸ“– Street meats, fried chicken, treacle fries, dahl, curry, rice, desserts


πŸ₯“ Cosy Club

ℹ️ Vintage inspired bar and restaurant

🌐 https://cosyclub.co.uk/

πŸ“ 36 restaurants

πŸ“– Breakfast plates, sandwiches, small plates, burgers, steaks, sides


πŸ• Pizza Express

ℹ️ Italian pizza restaurant

🌐 https://www.pizzaexpress.com/

πŸ“ +360 restaurants

πŸ“– Pizza, pasta, dough balls, chicken wings, halloumi bites, salad, desserts


🍟 LEON

ℹ️ Health conscious fast-food

🌐 https://leon.co/

πŸ“ 150+ restaurants

πŸ“– Chicken nuggets, rice boxes, salad bowls, sides, smoothies


πŸ₯ž Bill’s

ℹ️ Casual British restaurant

🌐 https://bills-website.co.uk/

πŸ“ 47 restaurants

πŸ“– Breakfast plates, pancakes, small plates, steaks, burgers, salads, sides, desserts


🍰 Browns Brasserie & Bar

ℹ️ Elegant British brasserie

🌐 https://www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/

πŸ“ 27 restaurants

πŸ“– Steaks, burgers, salads, risotto, desserts, afternoon tea


πŸ₯© Miller & Carter

ℹ️ Premium steakhouse

🌐 https://www.millerandcarter.co.uk/

πŸ“ +100 restaurants

πŸ“– Starters, steaks, ribs, lamb, fish, sides, desserts


🍚 Giggling Squid

ℹ️ Thai restaurant

🌐 https://www.gigglingsquid.com/

πŸ“ +50 restaurants

πŸ“– Skewers, classic curries, noodles, stir fries, sticky rice, desserts


πŸ₯Ÿ Wagamama

ℹ️ Japanese inspired dishes

🌐 https://www.wagamama.com/

πŸ“ +150 restaurants

πŸ“– Curries, rice bowls, pad thai, desserts


πŸ¦‘ Piccolino

ℹ️ Upscale traditional Italian

🌐 https://piccolinorestaurants.com/

πŸ“ 22 restaurants

πŸ“– Antipasti, calamari, pasta, risotto, pizza, steaks, fish, sides, desserts


πŸ– Hickory’s

ℹ️ Southern-style smokehouse

🌐 https://hickorys.co.uk/

πŸ“ 27 restaurants

πŸ“– Breakfast, wings, tacos, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, burgers, salads, sides, desserts


πŸ• Zizzi

ℹ️ Italian dishes

🌐 https://www.zizzi.co.uk/

πŸ“ +150 restaurants

πŸ“– Calamari, arancini, chicken wings, pizza, pasta


🍝 Prezzo

ℹ️ Family friendly Italian restaurant

🌐 https://www.prezzo.co.uk/

πŸ“ +90 restaurants

πŸ“– Bruschetta, garlic bread, pizza, pasta, sides, desserts


πŸ— CΓ΄te

ℹ️ French inspired brasserie

🌐 https://www.cote.co.uk/

πŸ“ 73 restaurants

πŸ“– Muscles, pork belly, duck confit, steak frites, steaks, sides, desserts, cheese


πŸͺ Bella Italia

ℹ️ Italian restaurant

🌐 https://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/

πŸ“ +70 restaurants

πŸ“– Bruschetta, garlic bread, pizza, pasta, salad, ribs, burgers, fish, desserts