Post by Silly Yak on Jan 27, 2011 8:34:18 GMT
Posted by Claire (Oxford/Manchester) on GF board, 6/9/2003,
First a disclaimer - I've never had a gluten reaction that I'm aware of (diagnosed on mild symptoms + family history) so I can't vouch absolutely for lack of cross-contamination etc.
Having got that out the way...
Last night my boyfriend and I went to Da Mario, which is a family run Italian in the Covent Garden area. I'd read in a review …
….. that they did GF pasta, but the reviewer didn't demonstrate any understanding of what this is or whether the restaurant is generally good for coeliacs, so I phoned beforehand to check everything out.
The lady I spoke to was very friendly. I asked about cross-contmaination and she said that the pasta would be boiled in a separate pan with separate water etc. She wrote down next to the booking that I was GF and asked me to remind her when I got there. She also said she could advise on dishes etc. We got there and I attempted to choose dishes. When we came to order, she was helpful in advising me about what to have. I had chosen a sauce involving cream but she said that with the GF pasta this could get a bit gloopy and not very nice, so it would be better to have an olive-oil or tomatato based sauce. My view was that the food was nice but nothing amazing (I had a pasta starter, then chicken fillets), but I think my boyfriend thought it was very nice. They didn't seem the most clued-up people about GF (they asked me whether the parmesan would be okay - I decided to leave it for that night, because I couldn't be bothered to work out if it had come into contact with any wheat at any time; also at one point they thought myself and my boyfriend both wanted GF food (it might be called a disease sometimes, but it's not contagious!)), but they were very friendly and prepared to listen and obviously wanted to be helpful. And having said the stuff about not being the most clued-up people on GF, the lady did say that she would make sure the chef didn't use any flour to dust the chicken or anything. The restaurant itself was small and pleasant. It came to £40 for two of us having two courses (starter and main), and a 0.5l bottle of wine, which we thought was pretty decent.
Given that the other places we've tried in London have been a veggie place (which was nice, but which my boyfriend wouldn't put up with too often) and Wagamana (which is good for what it is but not the place for a relaxed (/romantic) evening), Da Mario has become our default safe option in London.
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London visit
Posted by Vee on 1/5/2006
....We finally booked into Da Mario's and it was excellent! I chose Mediterranean vegetables with goats cheese as a starter and linguini with a Bolognaise sauce for the main course. Sadly, I didn't have time to test the creme brulee as we were off to the theatre.
The boards, both inside and out, advertise gluten-free pasta (penne being the other choice) but they would have made gluten-free sauces if I had chosen something else instead of pasta.
I would highly recommend it....
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Da Marios, 83 Endell Street WC1
by Suzanne » Fri Apr 09, 2004
I have been to Da Marios on a couple of occassions and have thought the food excellent, the help impeccable and the price right! A great spot to know about in the centre of London to meet friends, eat and drink safely and cheaply in the heart of the city.
Suzanne
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Da Mario restaurant, London
Posted by Jill on 22/5/2005
GF board
Cant remember who mentioned this restaurant - Endell St, London - close to Covent Garden & Soho but I went there last night for pre theatre meal. Very good 3 course meal incl gluten free pasta. Definitely will be returning
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Da Mario
63 Endell Street
WC2H 9AJ
telephone 020 7240 3632
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La Tasca - At last a GF-aware restaurant chain
Posted by David McIlfatrick on GF board 11/9/2003
I was gobsmacked the other night when I visited one of these restaurants and asked for the waiter to heat up some GF bread for me. He came back and was able to tell me exacty what items on the (large!) menu contained gluten. I wrote to thank them.....
Dear David,
I am glad that Covent Garden was able to help you out with the menu. I have attached our latest gluten memo which all sites keep in the kitchen in case they are asked the question about which dishes contain gluten, each time we have a menu change we update the memo and send out to the restaurants so they should always have up to date information when you visit.
I have passed on your comments to the manager at the restaurant and we look forward to seeing you again very soon
Debbie Edwards
La Tasca Restaurants Limited
Here's the list:
Gluten Memorandum
Please note that the following menu items contain gluten:
Delicias de Pollo
Croquetas de Pollo (also contains nutmeg)
Cordero
Bravas Sauce / Pinchito Sauce
Calamares
Fritura Mixta
Croquetas de Champinones
Gambas Gabardina
Berenjenas (if in breadcrumbs)
Montado de Salmon
Montado de Lomo
Costillas
Pollo ajillo
Truffe Chocolate
All breads
Albondigas
Tocino, Flan de Huevo and Turron are Gluten free but do contain nuts.
(Display this memo in your kitchen and filed in your Food Safety Risk Assessment)
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PJ's Grill
I had lunch there a year or so ago - very good meal and understanding proprietor who was disappointed that I hadn't got room for his GF chocolate cake. Its on the road just east of the main piazza.
PJ's Grill (Covent Garden)
30 Wellington Street,
London, WC2E
Tel: 020 7240 7529 Fax: 020 7379 5025
Nearly all main courses gluten free, and Gluten free chocolate cake on the menu for afters.
from Val on GF board
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PJ's is excellent. One of our party of 3 is particularly sensitive to wheat & gluten and because of previous problems elsewhere is very aprehensive when eating out. The waiting staff were patient, knowledgable and very professional. The food was great & the atmosphere 1st class. We'll be going back as soon as we can.
Jim 24/02/03
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PJ's Grill in London
Posted by Karen (Herts) on 19/4/2004
GF board
Had a great, but rain soaked, day in London watching the marathon and finished off at PJ's grill in Covent Garden with my 4 year old with CD. How refreshing to find somewhere that knew all the concerns and didn't try to offer something he couldn't have. Came up with rice cakes when we had the bread rolls, offered him the 3 GF alternatives from the kids menu and then the desserts to follow. I didn't have to say anything other than that he needed GF when I booked the table. They also made a real fuss of him and made it a nice treat. The food was lovely - he had a burger with home made chips followed by choc ice cream. So if you are ever there, do give it a go.
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PJ's Grill London
Posted by Fiona on 26/9/2004
Thank you to who ever it was that put this place on the Supp Board. I and my friends had the most wonderful dinner here and they knew exactly what I could have and our waitor pointed out on the menu what was gluten free and what could be made gluten free. I played safe and stuck to pan fried salmon with pesto rice and for dessert I had a choice of three items that were on the menu, ice cream, creme brulee or flourless chocolate cake, naturally I had the chocolate cake, it was divine. I will definitely be going back here when next in London.
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From Buzby
Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Not sure of exact address sorry
This is a cafe/restaurant with a take away deli. Everything is labelled either GF or WF both at the deli and on the menu and everything is delicious. Lovely soups, pies (yes pies!), cakes, muffins and loads of tasty breads. Highly recommended
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Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Posted by Ju on 29/5/2008
GF board
Before my day trip to London the other day I found I tiny post on the Supp Board about a place called Neal's Yard near Covent Garden, with no address. However the post mentioned gluten free bread and pies and said there was a choice!
I went there and it was amazing!
Its a Vegan and Vegetarian community and is amazing - I counted 7 different types of gluten free bread!
And its a lovely atmosphere too.
Just wanted to add the address:
Neal's Yard Salad Bar
2 Neal's Yard,
Covent Garden,
WC2H 9DP
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The Ritz, London
We certainly can cater for coeliacs, please note we do require at least one day's notice.
www.theritzlondon.com/
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back from the Ritz
Posted by Jill on 23/8/2005
GF board
well i had my weekend in the Ritz and it was fab - mind you cant believe i am now 40! They were prepared for me on the saturdya night and brought be gluten free warmed bread at the start. Clearly told me which of the vegetarian options were gluten free. As starters which fitted the bill were limited they told me what they could do instead. Got a little confused with dessert but soon cleared up and had a great pineapple flambe thing. The whole thing - food and setting was excellent. Champagne tea on the sunday also great - i had to leave food as there was simply too much. The favourite part was the selection of goreous meringues - different toppings and really done well. Did have a scone too - just for the clotted cream - but io have never been so full inb my life. Oh, and the rooms are abolutely fab too - highly recommend it for a real treat
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Frustration
Posted by Annette on 20/10/2006
GF board
It was my mothers 50th birthday this year and we took her to The Ritz and, at £35 a head with 6 of us there, you'd think that somewhere as respectable as that would be accomodating.....
We booked 3 months in advance and informed them of my coeliac disease both at the time of booking and a few weeks before. Yet on the day, they had prepared nothing.
If you've ever been to The Ritz you'll know that the entire menu is sandwiches, scones and then pastries and cakes. Absolutely everything has gluten in except the drinks!
They hurried off to prepare me a light lunch, which was salmon, salad and a few tubs of sandwich fillers. No deserts of fancy snacks.
What was I paying £35 for!? AAAAAHHH!
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The Ritz
Posted by K on 21/5/2007
GF board
.... tea at The Ritz. I am going on Weds. They have been very accommodating so far and have noted G/F, Vegetarian, No fish. My husband is having the "normal" tea. Any further info. as to how much you get, how long "tea" lasts (going to a concert later that day, etc, etc
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Re: The Ritz
Posted by Karen (Essex) on 21/5/2007
GF board
The normal tea is 5 small sandwiches (2 times 1/4 slice per sandwich), 2 scones with cream and jam and 2 dainty cakes and 2 cups of tea but you can ask for more.
The GF tea will be similar but the cakes aren't as dainty. When we went we had to keep asking for ages until the GF food actually arrived.
You will feel absolutely stuffed afterwards and it will take probably 1 and a half hours.
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Re: The Ritz
Posted by Jill on 21/5/2007
GF board
i have been the champagne tea a few times. There is no restirction to what you can eat - if you finish what is brought out (and that will be impossible for the gluten free one me thinks as i had the same amount for one as people usually get for two) they bring out more! Some people finish quicker than others but io was there a couple of hours. have a lovely time
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Hv now been to The Ritz
Posted by K on 24/5/2007,
GF board
Hd tea at The Ritz yesterday.
Didn't start off took well as very hot day and hubby not thrilled at wearing suit/tie - he did cheer up though. Out came a 3 tier cake stand with 3 plates. Waiter started waffling on abt what they contained as there were 10 sandwiches (salmon, egg mayo, cheese/cucumber, ham, chicken), 5 cakes. Sd mine was supposed to be G/F and waiter sd that what he had brought out was just for hubby. Then came bk with a plate for me cheese, cumcumber, houmous, pepper, tomato. When I had emailed asking for no egg mayo (just don't like it) they had assumed I may hv a prob wtih eggs too so hd come up with something diff. for me. They brought out a plate which had 3 things on. One was in a sherry style glass with strawberries/blueberries chopped up in the top and a gloopy fruity sauce at the bottom. One was a round very thin layer of plain choc with rasperries and choc moose with another layer of plain choc on top. There was then an orange cut in the shape of a large cube (abt 2 inches x 2 inches. They then brought out 7 huge strawberries with warm plain choc to dip in using cocktail sticks. I don't like strawberries in choc so pinched some of hubby's large pot of cream (there was a lot of cream/fruits of the forest jam for his scones) to hv with the strawberries. Hubby had 4 small scones and then (waiter's key phrase..I hv a surprise for you) a small little dish with rasperries/blueberries and cream. At any time you could hv more of anything you wanted - woman next to me responded I wouldn't mind another chicken sandwich when the waiter asked and he brought her another 5 sandwiches. Likewise you could drink as much tea/coffee/orange juice and it would constantly be refilled. It was certainly a treat at £32 per person! However, so nice to be able to know you could eat everything that was brought out and it was my own stupid fault I didn't end up with cake!
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Ritz update . . .
Posted by Nicola (Ess ex) on 8/10/2007
GF board
Lots of positive feedback from attendees to our 30th anniversary celebration yesterday at the Ritz, London.
GF food came out on separate plates - open sandwiches of cheese, ham, tuna mayonnaise, salmon, cucumber and cream cheese.
Then plain, and sultana scones were brought out with other desserts/cakes: fruit meringue, carrot cake, lemon mouse/syllabub type, chocolate meringue and cream stack.
We all ate far too much . . . .
My daughter (aged 7 and had the GF food) thought the bread was lovely and has asked me to check with the Ritz what brand it was.
The cost is £36 per person aged 12 and over and £18 for under 12's.
For that you get a selection of sandwiches, scones (with cream and jam), and cakes/desserts. I presume they would fill your plate if you so wanted, but none of us had space for more . . .
You also get endless pots of tea/coffee (about 20 teas to choose from), or fruit juices.
And a man playing the harp in the background - lovely.
Just make sure when you book that you state your dietary requirements.
Re: Ritz update . . .
Posted by Karen (Ess ex) on 8/10/2007
Thanks to all the members that organised that event. It was great to eat without lots of querying, waiting and worrying.
We discovered on the way that the cafe in Hamleys Toy Shop in Regents Street stocks Honybuns GF cakes.
Needless to say, we didn't have any - just made a mental note for future reference!
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Re: Afternoon teas in a London Hotel
Posted by Gwen Sena on 19/1/2008
GF board
I went with three others to The Ritz - me the only coeliac. Cannot believe most people thought the sandwiches were fine. Lovely fillings on open sandwiches but the bread was yuk. How difficult can it be for them to have gluten free frozen bread in their freezer. I have my Glutafin fresh bread on prescription - the only thing I do - and though not still like the real thing it would be a great improvement. Would mention scones and cakes were lovely. But I was most disappointed by the sandwiches and thought the Ritz would be able to supply sandwiches as good as I used to enjoy ( like three years ago ) before I was diagnosed. ....
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Posted by Suzanne on 17/1/2008
I have been to the Ritz for afternoon tea but I personally perfere Park Lane Hotel Piccadilly.They offer a lovely gluten free tea in the palm room, cannot remember the cost but it was cheaper then the Ritz.
Contact details 0207 499 6321
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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
Posted by Trish on 24/6/2009
GF board
Other half and I took his mum for her birthday treat at the Ritz last week, and I have to say that I think they have the GF menu very well sorted.
We reminded them by email about the GF a couple of days before. They responded by sending a copy of the GF menu. When we sat down they asked once who was GF and then just brought me my own plate of food. Same fillings as the normal menu but done on GF bread (okay) as an open sandwich. Other half decided 6 little sandwiches wasn't enough for me, so he asked for some more and they brought another 6!
You don't get the warm scones but you do get three cakes and a huge plate of really nice sliced fresh fruit (papaya, pineapple, kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, melon). Enough to share around and quite refreshing after the cakes.
Ideally they would get some nicer Gf bread, and the carrot cake was a little dry, but other than that it was lovely.
A very nice treat that needs to be booked well in advance but so nice to eat out without all of the checking and double-checking about GF.
Trish
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From Jill:
I think it depends on when you go and who the chef is etc. I have been 3 times and twice i have had scones, once not. Once i had some lovely meringues with cream and fruit on too
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Country Life Restaurant/shop
+ 44 (0) 20 7434 2922
3/4 Warwick Street,
London W1B 5LS
For those with special dietary needs, you'll find us an oasis of possibilities. We ensure that there are always yeast and gluten free dishes available, and you'll find our chefs very accommodating to your personal needs and requests
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk ... aurant.htm
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County Life restaurant (3-4 Warwick Street, London W1.Tel: Tel: 020
74342922, near Piccadilly Circus) do a salad bar and hot dishes. - you
would need to explain to them you are coeliac and they will advise you
which dishes are suitable.
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk/
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Likewise Vitaorganic restaurant (279c Finchley Road, London NW3 6ND, Tube
Finchley Road; BR Finchley Road and Frognal, Tel: 020 7435 2188.) who doa buffet plus a-la-carte dishes that would be suitable.
www.vitaorganic.co.uk
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Wimbledon Food and Drink Guide
Natural Cafe
38a High Street
Tel: 020 8944 1604
An informal new place to go for coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, baked sweet potatoes and wraps. There's a selection of dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan food items, too.
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Re: Eating Out in London
Posted by Jill on 25/11/2004
GF board
Texas Embassy, Trafalgar square has corn torillas is you ask them so fajitas are fine. Tons of indians around. Papa Picolinos behind Oxford Circus has risottos which are GF. Mar @ Terra on Air Street are helpful and have lots of gf options (tapas).
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Re: Eating Out in London
Posted by frauke on 25/11/2004
GF board
PJs Grill which I think is on the supp was good when I went. They even have gf chocolate cake (which I didn't have).
PJ's Grill
30 Wellington Street
Covent garden
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Greenwich
Posted by Nicole Johnston on 12/12/2004
GF board
Just been down to Greenwich and wanted to let you know that you can get fabulous Italian GF nougat and sausages in the markets. The nougat is really fantastic.
We went to Bar Du Musee just outside the markets and had a really nice meal. There wasnt a particularly large menu but it was good, the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Dont bother with Cafe Sol - the waitress there was obstinate and rude and refused to agree to ask the chef what was in the meals - we just walked out.
Bar Du Musee
17 Nelson Road, London, SE10 9JB
Telephone: 020 8858 4710
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Greenwich
Posted by Tina Lacey (London) on 18/5/2009,
GF board
If you are visiting Greenwich, make sure you visit the health store on the surroundings of the indoor market on Greenwich High Road - there are lots of GF & DF goodies including ice cream cornets (they are yummy)! Also visit Shake It! near the Cutty Sark station, on the other side of the road for a soya milkshake!
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Read more: coeliac.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=eatuk&thread=145&page=1#ixzz1CDs3TYap
First a disclaimer - I've never had a gluten reaction that I'm aware of (diagnosed on mild symptoms + family history) so I can't vouch absolutely for lack of cross-contamination etc.
Having got that out the way...
Last night my boyfriend and I went to Da Mario, which is a family run Italian in the Covent Garden area. I'd read in a review …
….. that they did GF pasta, but the reviewer didn't demonstrate any understanding of what this is or whether the restaurant is generally good for coeliacs, so I phoned beforehand to check everything out.
The lady I spoke to was very friendly. I asked about cross-contmaination and she said that the pasta would be boiled in a separate pan with separate water etc. She wrote down next to the booking that I was GF and asked me to remind her when I got there. She also said she could advise on dishes etc. We got there and I attempted to choose dishes. When we came to order, she was helpful in advising me about what to have. I had chosen a sauce involving cream but she said that with the GF pasta this could get a bit gloopy and not very nice, so it would be better to have an olive-oil or tomatato based sauce. My view was that the food was nice but nothing amazing (I had a pasta starter, then chicken fillets), but I think my boyfriend thought it was very nice. They didn't seem the most clued-up people about GF (they asked me whether the parmesan would be okay - I decided to leave it for that night, because I couldn't be bothered to work out if it had come into contact with any wheat at any time; also at one point they thought myself and my boyfriend both wanted GF food (it might be called a disease sometimes, but it's not contagious!)), but they were very friendly and prepared to listen and obviously wanted to be helpful. And having said the stuff about not being the most clued-up people on GF, the lady did say that she would make sure the chef didn't use any flour to dust the chicken or anything. The restaurant itself was small and pleasant. It came to £40 for two of us having two courses (starter and main), and a 0.5l bottle of wine, which we thought was pretty decent.
Given that the other places we've tried in London have been a veggie place (which was nice, but which my boyfriend wouldn't put up with too often) and Wagamana (which is good for what it is but not the place for a relaxed (/romantic) evening), Da Mario has become our default safe option in London.
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London visit
Posted by Vee on 1/5/2006
....We finally booked into Da Mario's and it was excellent! I chose Mediterranean vegetables with goats cheese as a starter and linguini with a Bolognaise sauce for the main course. Sadly, I didn't have time to test the creme brulee as we were off to the theatre.
The boards, both inside and out, advertise gluten-free pasta (penne being the other choice) but they would have made gluten-free sauces if I had chosen something else instead of pasta.
I would highly recommend it....
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Da Marios, 83 Endell Street WC1
by Suzanne » Fri Apr 09, 2004
I have been to Da Marios on a couple of occassions and have thought the food excellent, the help impeccable and the price right! A great spot to know about in the centre of London to meet friends, eat and drink safely and cheaply in the heart of the city.
Suzanne
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Da Mario restaurant, London
Posted by Jill on 22/5/2005
GF board
Cant remember who mentioned this restaurant - Endell St, London - close to Covent Garden & Soho but I went there last night for pre theatre meal. Very good 3 course meal incl gluten free pasta. Definitely will be returning
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Da Mario
63 Endell Street
WC2H 9AJ
telephone 020 7240 3632
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La Tasca - At last a GF-aware restaurant chain
Posted by David McIlfatrick on GF board 11/9/2003
I was gobsmacked the other night when I visited one of these restaurants and asked for the waiter to heat up some GF bread for me. He came back and was able to tell me exacty what items on the (large!) menu contained gluten. I wrote to thank them.....
Dear David,
I am glad that Covent Garden was able to help you out with the menu. I have attached our latest gluten memo which all sites keep in the kitchen in case they are asked the question about which dishes contain gluten, each time we have a menu change we update the memo and send out to the restaurants so they should always have up to date information when you visit.
I have passed on your comments to the manager at the restaurant and we look forward to seeing you again very soon
Debbie Edwards
La Tasca Restaurants Limited
Here's the list:
Gluten Memorandum
Please note that the following menu items contain gluten:
Delicias de Pollo
Croquetas de Pollo (also contains nutmeg)
Cordero
Bravas Sauce / Pinchito Sauce
Calamares
Fritura Mixta
Croquetas de Champinones
Gambas Gabardina
Berenjenas (if in breadcrumbs)
Montado de Salmon
Montado de Lomo
Costillas
Pollo ajillo
Truffe Chocolate
All breads
Albondigas
Tocino, Flan de Huevo and Turron are Gluten free but do contain nuts.
(Display this memo in your kitchen and filed in your Food Safety Risk Assessment)
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PJ's Grill
I had lunch there a year or so ago - very good meal and understanding proprietor who was disappointed that I hadn't got room for his GF chocolate cake. Its on the road just east of the main piazza.
PJ's Grill (Covent Garden)
30 Wellington Street,
London, WC2E
Tel: 020 7240 7529 Fax: 020 7379 5025
Nearly all main courses gluten free, and Gluten free chocolate cake on the menu for afters.
from Val on GF board
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PJ's is excellent. One of our party of 3 is particularly sensitive to wheat & gluten and because of previous problems elsewhere is very aprehensive when eating out. The waiting staff were patient, knowledgable and very professional. The food was great & the atmosphere 1st class. We'll be going back as soon as we can.
Jim 24/02/03
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PJ's Grill in London
Posted by Karen (Herts) on 19/4/2004
GF board
Had a great, but rain soaked, day in London watching the marathon and finished off at PJ's grill in Covent Garden with my 4 year old with CD. How refreshing to find somewhere that knew all the concerns and didn't try to offer something he couldn't have. Came up with rice cakes when we had the bread rolls, offered him the 3 GF alternatives from the kids menu and then the desserts to follow. I didn't have to say anything other than that he needed GF when I booked the table. They also made a real fuss of him and made it a nice treat. The food was lovely - he had a burger with home made chips followed by choc ice cream. So if you are ever there, do give it a go.
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PJ's Grill London
Posted by Fiona on 26/9/2004
Thank you to who ever it was that put this place on the Supp Board. I and my friends had the most wonderful dinner here and they knew exactly what I could have and our waitor pointed out on the menu what was gluten free and what could be made gluten free. I played safe and stuck to pan fried salmon with pesto rice and for dessert I had a choice of three items that were on the menu, ice cream, creme brulee or flourless chocolate cake, naturally I had the chocolate cake, it was divine. I will definitely be going back here when next in London.
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From Buzby
Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Not sure of exact address sorry
This is a cafe/restaurant with a take away deli. Everything is labelled either GF or WF both at the deli and on the menu and everything is delicious. Lovely soups, pies (yes pies!), cakes, muffins and loads of tasty breads. Highly recommended
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Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
Posted by Ju on 29/5/2008
GF board
Before my day trip to London the other day I found I tiny post on the Supp Board about a place called Neal's Yard near Covent Garden, with no address. However the post mentioned gluten free bread and pies and said there was a choice!
I went there and it was amazing!
Its a Vegan and Vegetarian community and is amazing - I counted 7 different types of gluten free bread!
And its a lovely atmosphere too.
Just wanted to add the address:
Neal's Yard Salad Bar
2 Neal's Yard,
Covent Garden,
WC2H 9DP
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The Ritz, London
We certainly can cater for coeliacs, please note we do require at least one day's notice.
www.theritzlondon.com/
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back from the Ritz
Posted by Jill on 23/8/2005
GF board
well i had my weekend in the Ritz and it was fab - mind you cant believe i am now 40! They were prepared for me on the saturdya night and brought be gluten free warmed bread at the start. Clearly told me which of the vegetarian options were gluten free. As starters which fitted the bill were limited they told me what they could do instead. Got a little confused with dessert but soon cleared up and had a great pineapple flambe thing. The whole thing - food and setting was excellent. Champagne tea on the sunday also great - i had to leave food as there was simply too much. The favourite part was the selection of goreous meringues - different toppings and really done well. Did have a scone too - just for the clotted cream - but io have never been so full inb my life. Oh, and the rooms are abolutely fab too - highly recommend it for a real treat
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Frustration
Posted by Annette on 20/10/2006
GF board
It was my mothers 50th birthday this year and we took her to The Ritz and, at £35 a head with 6 of us there, you'd think that somewhere as respectable as that would be accomodating.....
We booked 3 months in advance and informed them of my coeliac disease both at the time of booking and a few weeks before. Yet on the day, they had prepared nothing.
If you've ever been to The Ritz you'll know that the entire menu is sandwiches, scones and then pastries and cakes. Absolutely everything has gluten in except the drinks!
They hurried off to prepare me a light lunch, which was salmon, salad and a few tubs of sandwich fillers. No deserts of fancy snacks.
What was I paying £35 for!? AAAAAHHH!
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The Ritz
Posted by K on 21/5/2007
GF board
.... tea at The Ritz. I am going on Weds. They have been very accommodating so far and have noted G/F, Vegetarian, No fish. My husband is having the "normal" tea. Any further info. as to how much you get, how long "tea" lasts (going to a concert later that day, etc, etc
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Re: The Ritz
Posted by Karen (Essex) on 21/5/2007
GF board
The normal tea is 5 small sandwiches (2 times 1/4 slice per sandwich), 2 scones with cream and jam and 2 dainty cakes and 2 cups of tea but you can ask for more.
The GF tea will be similar but the cakes aren't as dainty. When we went we had to keep asking for ages until the GF food actually arrived.
You will feel absolutely stuffed afterwards and it will take probably 1 and a half hours.
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Re: The Ritz
Posted by Jill on 21/5/2007
GF board
i have been the champagne tea a few times. There is no restirction to what you can eat - if you finish what is brought out (and that will be impossible for the gluten free one me thinks as i had the same amount for one as people usually get for two) they bring out more! Some people finish quicker than others but io was there a couple of hours. have a lovely time
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Hv now been to The Ritz
Posted by K on 24/5/2007,
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Hd tea at The Ritz yesterday.
Didn't start off took well as very hot day and hubby not thrilled at wearing suit/tie - he did cheer up though. Out came a 3 tier cake stand with 3 plates. Waiter started waffling on abt what they contained as there were 10 sandwiches (salmon, egg mayo, cheese/cucumber, ham, chicken), 5 cakes. Sd mine was supposed to be G/F and waiter sd that what he had brought out was just for hubby. Then came bk with a plate for me cheese, cumcumber, houmous, pepper, tomato. When I had emailed asking for no egg mayo (just don't like it) they had assumed I may hv a prob wtih eggs too so hd come up with something diff. for me. They brought out a plate which had 3 things on. One was in a sherry style glass with strawberries/blueberries chopped up in the top and a gloopy fruity sauce at the bottom. One was a round very thin layer of plain choc with rasperries and choc moose with another layer of plain choc on top. There was then an orange cut in the shape of a large cube (abt 2 inches x 2 inches. They then brought out 7 huge strawberries with warm plain choc to dip in using cocktail sticks. I don't like strawberries in choc so pinched some of hubby's large pot of cream (there was a lot of cream/fruits of the forest jam for his scones) to hv with the strawberries. Hubby had 4 small scones and then (waiter's key phrase..I hv a surprise for you) a small little dish with rasperries/blueberries and cream. At any time you could hv more of anything you wanted - woman next to me responded I wouldn't mind another chicken sandwich when the waiter asked and he brought her another 5 sandwiches. Likewise you could drink as much tea/coffee/orange juice and it would constantly be refilled. It was certainly a treat at £32 per person! However, so nice to be able to know you could eat everything that was brought out and it was my own stupid fault I didn't end up with cake!
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Ritz update . . .
Posted by Nicola (Ess ex) on 8/10/2007
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Lots of positive feedback from attendees to our 30th anniversary celebration yesterday at the Ritz, London.
GF food came out on separate plates - open sandwiches of cheese, ham, tuna mayonnaise, salmon, cucumber and cream cheese.
Then plain, and sultana scones were brought out with other desserts/cakes: fruit meringue, carrot cake, lemon mouse/syllabub type, chocolate meringue and cream stack.
We all ate far too much . . . .
My daughter (aged 7 and had the GF food) thought the bread was lovely and has asked me to check with the Ritz what brand it was.
The cost is £36 per person aged 12 and over and £18 for under 12's.
For that you get a selection of sandwiches, scones (with cream and jam), and cakes/desserts. I presume they would fill your plate if you so wanted, but none of us had space for more . . .
You also get endless pots of tea/coffee (about 20 teas to choose from), or fruit juices.
And a man playing the harp in the background - lovely.
Just make sure when you book that you state your dietary requirements.
Re: Ritz update . . .
Posted by Karen (Ess ex) on 8/10/2007
Thanks to all the members that organised that event. It was great to eat without lots of querying, waiting and worrying.
We discovered on the way that the cafe in Hamleys Toy Shop in Regents Street stocks Honybuns GF cakes.
Needless to say, we didn't have any - just made a mental note for future reference!
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Re: Afternoon teas in a London Hotel
Posted by Gwen Sena on 19/1/2008
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I went with three others to The Ritz - me the only coeliac. Cannot believe most people thought the sandwiches were fine. Lovely fillings on open sandwiches but the bread was yuk. How difficult can it be for them to have gluten free frozen bread in their freezer. I have my Glutafin fresh bread on prescription - the only thing I do - and though not still like the real thing it would be a great improvement. Would mention scones and cakes were lovely. But I was most disappointed by the sandwiches and thought the Ritz would be able to supply sandwiches as good as I used to enjoy ( like three years ago ) before I was diagnosed. ....
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Posted by Suzanne on 17/1/2008
I have been to the Ritz for afternoon tea but I personally perfere Park Lane Hotel Piccadilly.They offer a lovely gluten free tea in the palm room, cannot remember the cost but it was cheaper then the Ritz.
Contact details 0207 499 6321
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Afternoon Tea at the Ritz
Posted by Trish on 24/6/2009
GF board
Other half and I took his mum for her birthday treat at the Ritz last week, and I have to say that I think they have the GF menu very well sorted.
We reminded them by email about the GF a couple of days before. They responded by sending a copy of the GF menu. When we sat down they asked once who was GF and then just brought me my own plate of food. Same fillings as the normal menu but done on GF bread (okay) as an open sandwich. Other half decided 6 little sandwiches wasn't enough for me, so he asked for some more and they brought another 6!
You don't get the warm scones but you do get three cakes and a huge plate of really nice sliced fresh fruit (papaya, pineapple, kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, melon). Enough to share around and quite refreshing after the cakes.
Ideally they would get some nicer Gf bread, and the carrot cake was a little dry, but other than that it was lovely.
A very nice treat that needs to be booked well in advance but so nice to eat out without all of the checking and double-checking about GF.
Trish
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From Jill:
I think it depends on when you go and who the chef is etc. I have been 3 times and twice i have had scones, once not. Once i had some lovely meringues with cream and fruit on too
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Country Life Restaurant/shop
+ 44 (0) 20 7434 2922
3/4 Warwick Street,
London W1B 5LS
For those with special dietary needs, you'll find us an oasis of possibilities. We ensure that there are always yeast and gluten free dishes available, and you'll find our chefs very accommodating to your personal needs and requests
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk ... aurant.htm
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County Life restaurant (3-4 Warwick Street, London W1.Tel: Tel: 020
74342922, near Piccadilly Circus) do a salad bar and hot dishes. - you
would need to explain to them you are coeliac and they will advise you
which dishes are suitable.
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk/
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Likewise Vitaorganic restaurant (279c Finchley Road, London NW3 6ND, Tube
Finchley Road; BR Finchley Road and Frognal, Tel: 020 7435 2188.) who doa buffet plus a-la-carte dishes that would be suitable.
www.vitaorganic.co.uk
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Wimbledon Food and Drink Guide
Natural Cafe
38a High Street
Tel: 020 8944 1604
An informal new place to go for coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, baked sweet potatoes and wraps. There's a selection of dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan food items, too.
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Re: Eating Out in London
Posted by Jill on 25/11/2004
GF board
Texas Embassy, Trafalgar square has corn torillas is you ask them so fajitas are fine. Tons of indians around. Papa Picolinos behind Oxford Circus has risottos which are GF. Mar @ Terra on Air Street are helpful and have lots of gf options (tapas).
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Re: Eating Out in London
Posted by frauke on 25/11/2004
GF board
PJs Grill which I think is on the supp was good when I went. They even have gf chocolate cake (which I didn't have).
PJ's Grill
30 Wellington Street
Covent garden
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Greenwich
Posted by Nicole Johnston on 12/12/2004
GF board
Just been down to Greenwich and wanted to let you know that you can get fabulous Italian GF nougat and sausages in the markets. The nougat is really fantastic.
We went to Bar Du Musee just outside the markets and had a really nice meal. There wasnt a particularly large menu but it was good, the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Dont bother with Cafe Sol - the waitress there was obstinate and rude and refused to agree to ask the chef what was in the meals - we just walked out.
Bar Du Musee
17 Nelson Road, London, SE10 9JB
Telephone: 020 8858 4710
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Greenwich
Posted by Tina Lacey (London) on 18/5/2009,
GF board
If you are visiting Greenwich, make sure you visit the health store on the surroundings of the indoor market on Greenwich High Road - there are lots of GF & DF goodies including ice cream cornets (they are yummy)! Also visit Shake It! near the Cutty Sark station, on the other side of the road for a soya milkshake!
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