Post by Silly Yak on Jan 27, 2011 8:39:24 GMT
PJ's Restauraunt & Biggles sausages
Posted by janice on 28/8/2005
went to London yesterday armed with my list of places to eat that I had printed out ...... I had decided on PJ's restaurant at Covent Garden.
We found it but the menu in the window didn't say anything about Gluten free and nearly all the meals came with a sauce or dressing so I wasn't too sure, so we decided to go in for a drink and we would ask and I decide after that.
To my great surprise nearly everything is GF, the owner himself came to talk to me, all their sauces are GF the only things I couldn't have were the pasta and the battered things.They have been doing GF foods for over 10 years and what I liked even more than the food which was FANTASTIC was that he took this opportunity to teach some of his new staff about GF and what it meant for them and the customer.
so I had a wonderful meal including chips for the first time in 3 months because he assured me that they make them themselves and they have a separate fryer just for the chips.
Although I was pretty full after my main course and side serving of fries I just had to have the flourless chocolate cake just because I could! and it was loverly. there is no way I would have believed it was GF if they hadn't reassured me that it really was.
the staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for me including providing me with rice cakes instead of the bread, I don't really like rice cakes but it so nice that they had bothered to make the effort that I ate them and enjoyed them.
It's very comfortable and nice and quiet not loud and touristy like you might expect for Covent Garden they also have live music in the evenings and it is very reasonably priced for London. If you are ever in London and near Covent Garden it is well worth a visit at any time of day.
PJ'S Bar and Restaurant 30 wellington Street Covent Garden London WC2E 7BD 02072407529
we also went to visit Biggles Gourmet Sausages whilst we were in London. These were listed on last months addition list. It's a funny little shop in a side street but the choice is fantastic, it was so hard to decided on which ones to have. we ended up with 3 different types. haven't tried any yet will try some tonight but the look and smell fantastic. the leaflet I picked up says they do mail orders so it might be worth checking out if you can't get to London.
Biggles Gourmet Sausages 66 MARYLEBONE lANE lONDON W1U 2PF 02072245937 www.eBiggles.co.uk
Re: PJ's Restauraunt & Biggles sausages
Posted by Fiona on 28/8/2005.... in reply to When in London I nearly always eat in PJ's Grill, the food is superb and I have no worries about eating in there and not feeling like an alien!! The staff actually recognise when I go in with my friends now and don't bother to offer me the bread basket, they take my plate away and replace it with rice cakes which I tihnk is lovely. Even when full I still manage to eat the chocolate cake because I can!!!
PJs GRILL 30 Wellington Street, Covent Garden Tel: 020 - 7240 7529 London WC2
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Thanks
Posted by ianmac on 28/2/2008
GF board
to all those on this and the supplement board that recommended PJ's,Wellington Street nr Covent Garden as a place to eat.We went last night and it was just as described.We will certainly return.
Re: Thanks
Posted by Adrian S on 28/2/2008
+1 thanks from me too.
I went there last week after finding it on the supp board.
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From Karen
Cafe M in Frith Street was very helpful and advised me about what i could have. They then helped me mix and match a gluten free meal from everything on the menu. Very nice freshly cooked food too at a reasonable price.
****************
From Betty
I've stayed in a 'Citadine' apart/hotel, basically it's a hotel with bedrooms and kitchenette , very handy if in town for a couple of days- has fridge, kettle, micro & Sink, I think even a dishwasher.
not cheap cheap but good value if you consider you can self cater.
They will negotiate on price and you can get deals via the last min web sites.
www.citadines.com/en/uk/london/holborn_covent_garden.html
**********
Also stayed at the Travel Inn at County hall
www.premiertravelinn.com
Both Good value and walkable to Covent Garden etc
*********************
From Suzanne
Throughout London there is quite a few Weatherspoon bar/restuarants which sell food. They have a list behind the counter detailing which is gluten free on the menu, but to be honest I have been on their web site which lists address's and the menu with gluten free indicated, and they are very reasonbly priced!
*************************
You've also got the 'Pitcher and Piano' chain of pubs that apparently do gluten-free sandwiches on the menu (according to my recent local group newsletter). I can't say I've tried them yet but plan to in the near future!
I've eaten in Da Mario as mentioned below and it's a nice little Italian. PJ's Grill too as very nice but more expensive if you're on a tight budget.
Jo x
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From Ayesha
Aside from all the things that Jill has mentioned a lot of the cheaper (think food on the move eg Prets, EAT) places sell salad boxes etc which always make things easy for lunch.
BE mega careful at the hospitals...my mum was at St Thomas' for quite a while and I would often so go late after work and although the food was fresh there was virtually nothing GF. I have memories of one day ordering plain boiled rice with nothing on it.
If you are in London frequently/for a longer while it could make sense to also head out to the less touristy areas where stuff will obviously be cheaper but again thats all dependent on where your hospital is.
….
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From Jill
Da Marios in Endell Street have gf pasta without need to order first. Not expensive
also tons of indians around
La Tasca in Covent Garden label the gf items on menu
*****************************************************************
Successful eating out
Posted by Tracy (Redhill) on 2/11/2005
Hiya all,
I have eaten out only twice in the last three years, due to fear of contamination.
So, when we got the chance to go up to London to see a freebee film (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)My Hubby said that I should look up a restaurant on this web site and we would go there.
So we did, I picked P.J. Bar, as soon as I got there I explained my C.D. The waitress immediately told me what I coulnd't eat, pasta, pancakes, breadcrumbed products, etc. The bread rolls came round, with a plate of Rice Cakes for me, and when I said that the only thing I could eat as a starter was Mussles (YUK!), she made up up one that wasn't; on the menu of sweat and sour king prawns (Lovely) I then had slow roast belly pork, with cinnamon apples, (she came and talked me through my plate, confirming gluten free status as was a bit worried about the gravy) and a flourless chocolate cake for pud.
What a lovely meal, I am still healthy and well and my faith is renewed in people in restaurants understanding our needs.
There is hope folks!.
Tracy
**********************************************************************
British Museum
Posted by Ayesha on 29/1/2006
GF board
I was the British Museum yesterday and on the restaurant/tea room on the top floor (ie the roof of the reading room) they actually had a very yummy gf option. I absolutely adored the walnut meringue with chocolate cream! Well done to them!
***********
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
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Canary Wharf : Beluga Cafe
Port East Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London E14 4AE
Tel: 020 7537 4665
www.belugacafe.com
Have a Stone Grill menu where you cook your meat and veg at your table yourself, the menu is extensive and gluten free as is just meat and veg. Is fun and delicious.
***************
Covent Garden : Da Mario Restaurant
63 Endell St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9AJ
Tel: 020 7240 3632
Family run Italian restaurant offering good food at reasonable prices in the heart of Covent Garden. Gluten free pasta on the menu which you can have with the sauce of your choice.
***************
Covent Garden : Food for Thought
31 Neal Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9PR
Tel: 0207 836 0239 / 9072 Fax: 0207 379 1249
www.london-eating.co.uk/465.htm
Popular and innovative vegetarian restaurant and takeaway with freshly-prepared, daily-changing menu. Vegan, wheat-free and dairy-free choices always available. Non-smoking throughout.
********************
Covent Garden : 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.
*******************
London : Country Life Restaurant
3/4 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LS
Tel: 020 7434 2922 Fax: 020 7434 2838
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk
Vegetarian restaurant. There are always yeast and gluten free dishes available, and the chefs are very accommodating to personal needs and requests.
*******************
Primrose Hill : Manna Vegetarian Restaurant
4 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 3AJ
Tel: 0207 722 8028 Fax: 0207 722 8028
www.manna-veg.com
Manna produces a winning formula of gourmet vegetarian dining in smart-casual surroundings. Ingredients are organic where possible; vegan or gluten-free dishes and drinks are noted on the menu. 100% non-smoking.
******************
Soho : Mildreds
Lexington St, Soho, London
Tel: 0207 494 1633
Casual Vegetarian restaurant. Lunch and Dinner. Quite popular, so best to book a table. Staff are helpful and able to advise.
www.go-gluten-free-wheat-free.co.uk/eating/
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Re: dining out in London
Posted by Charlotte, Oxford on 6/3/2006,
GF board
I do recommend the Quilon, 45 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF Tel 020 7821 1899 Lovely South Indian which is not too hot (and I suspect difficult to get in the US). Lots of dishes that do not have wheat or additives. There's menu you can download. The rice pancakey things are really good. Like many London restaurants lunch is better value. Review here:
www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants ... t_ID=81089
Other wise choose good, upmarket restaurants, (using this type of website), make your needs very clear and you should have no problem.
I had a GF tea at Claridge's last year which I imagine is similar to Ritz/ Savoy (but less touristy). It's very expensive (and the bread in the sandwiches was dry) but it was fun for the experience and atmosphere, ladies' loo etc.. the actual tea (drink) was very delicious. Even more fun if you can move seemlessly into cocktails... You need to book the GF tea. Ask them to make sure the sandwiches are not dry.
*******************************************
dining out in London
Posted by Ric on 7/3/2006
Eating out is certainly possible but like anywhere you need to know what you are doing. Here is my take from previous trips to London:
Fo a Special Meal:
Lunch at Notting Grill is expensive and I wasnt overly impressed (£170 lunch for two!). Is Coeliac friendly though.
If I were you I would eat at Savoy or Ritz for afternoon tea as they are brilliant with gf - just give them notice. Very creative with the diet.
One Aldwych Hotel also cater very well for a gluten free diet. Book in advance and send them a letter detailing what you can / cant eat.
For a fun, relaxed meal:
La Tasca's Tapas menu has a gluten free sign next to suitable food, you can simply order without even mentioning your allergy. This place really takes the stress out of being a Coeliac.
Daytime bite
For a quick snack during the day or when peckish visit a Pret store (throughout London). Make a list of gluten free food by checking their website before you come over: pret.com - try their breadless sandwiches etc (but dont fall for the wheat free rye bread sandwich - that contains gluten). Click on a product on the website, it states whether it is gluten free / wheat free or not.
Coffee and cake
If you fancy a rest, coffee and gluten free muffins are available at Cafe Nero (branches throughout London). The muffins are pre wrapped, reducing the risk of contamination
McDonalds
The fries are ok (different oil used than in the US). However, some Coeliacs over here give McD's a wide berth - not had any problems ourselves.
gf cakes and sandwiches
Posted by Bobby on 7/3/2006
GF board
You can also buy gf chicken sandwiches which are wrapped, and gf chocolate cake and fruit cake which are not wrapped (so risk of cross contamination) at some Starbucks cafes.
Many Marks and Spencer cafes (which are in Marks and Spencers shops, usually on main shopping streets) sell gf choc chip muffins and fruit cake both of which are wrapped.
**************************************************************
Eating Out
Posted by Maggie on 23/3/2006
GF board
I usually avoid it but could not last night. Went to a pub called the Ashburnham in Greenwich, London SE10 and had a warm Goats Cheese salad - only cheese,a bit of lettuce and tomato. (I thought I would end up in the toilet afterwards but was so fed up with being careful I didn't care). No probs. I loved being able to eat with everyone else
************************************************************
Posted by David McIlfatrick on 27/4/2006
GF board
Covent Garden
Da Mario is a nice little Italian restaurant that does GF pasta.
Link: www.coventgardenlife.com/places.asp?PlaceID=34
Da Mario Restaurant
63 Endell Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9AJ
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Re: london visit
Posted by Jill on 27/4/2006
Smolenskys on teh strand label GF dishes and also able to adapt some dishes (eg the soup is fine without the bread!
***
Smolensky's Balloon 105 Strand and 1 Dover St
**************************************************
.....More and more customers at the restaurant are asking if we can accommodate them for this (the answer's always yes, but please warn us in advance). ......
Giorgio Locatelli is chef/proprietor of Locanda Locatelli, London W1.
8 Seymour St.
London, W1
020-7935 9088
Underground: Marble Arch
************************************************************
London
Posted by Ayesha on 19/5/2006
GF board
If you want to stay near the museums, on old brompton road there is carluccios they make lovely rissotto and have a wonderful hot chocolate. www.carluccios.co.uk
Alternatively if you fancy indian food cafe lazeez is also close by and the chef knows how to maki-ki-roti (corn roti) - you need to ring up and talk to the chef before hand.
Harrods do a gluten free cake in one of the restaurants - thats quite treat-ish for during the day.
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Re: London
Posted by Jill on 19/5/2006
if you want a 'nice' restaurant then the Hard Rock Cafe or Rainforest hardly meet the criteria! Mar@terra in Air Street is a very nice tapas type place, DaMarios in Endell Street is fine with pasta (has gf pasta), tons of fine indians, Texas Embassy for tex mex in Trafalgar square, The Rotz and The Savoy can both cater well, etc etc.
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Vegetarian Gf in London
Posted by Jill on 25/5/2006
GF board
Riverside Vegetaria - Kingston
Da Mario's - Covent Garden
La Tasca - numerous
virtually every indian
Mar@Terra (tapas)- Air Street
Smoklensky's - The Strand & other venues
Texas Embassy - Trafalagar Square - will do vegetarian fajitas with corn tortillas instead of flour if you ask for them & their nachos are fine
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From Lyn
Also Wagamama -tell them you are coeliac vegetarian & they will let you know which dishes are suitable or can be made so
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Good restaurant
Posted by Ayesha on 1/7/2006
Hi, I went to a brilliant restaurant last night for one of my birthday meals: Fishworks in Battersea (northcote road near clapham junction).
The staff were great - nothing was too much trouble. They checked which sauces had flour and which didnt. Not only that, they pride themselves on cooking the fish to how you want it, so effectively you can give fried fish cooked without flour etc.
All salads were undressed, the potatoes didnt have anything added to them it was great.......
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Re: restaurants London(Crouch End)
Posted by Val on 16/7/2006
GF board
Crouch End has so many restuarants that you will be spoiled for choice! There are several good Indian restuarants in Topsfield Parade (near The Queens pub) which are pretty safe and a good tapas bar called La Bota. At the beginning of Middle Lane there is Florians and Sosta, both Italian, a bit pricey but I have found them helpful in explaining what is safe to eat. In Park Road there are a couple of more reasonably priced coffee bar type restuarants. Banners has good food and very helpful staff. Have a good time!
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Read more: coeliac.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eatuk&action=display&thread=145#ixzz1CDtLR9Gc
Posted by janice on 28/8/2005
went to London yesterday armed with my list of places to eat that I had printed out ...... I had decided on PJ's restaurant at Covent Garden.
We found it but the menu in the window didn't say anything about Gluten free and nearly all the meals came with a sauce or dressing so I wasn't too sure, so we decided to go in for a drink and we would ask and I decide after that.
To my great surprise nearly everything is GF, the owner himself came to talk to me, all their sauces are GF the only things I couldn't have were the pasta and the battered things.They have been doing GF foods for over 10 years and what I liked even more than the food which was FANTASTIC was that he took this opportunity to teach some of his new staff about GF and what it meant for them and the customer.
so I had a wonderful meal including chips for the first time in 3 months because he assured me that they make them themselves and they have a separate fryer just for the chips.
Although I was pretty full after my main course and side serving of fries I just had to have the flourless chocolate cake just because I could! and it was loverly. there is no way I would have believed it was GF if they hadn't reassured me that it really was.
the staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for me including providing me with rice cakes instead of the bread, I don't really like rice cakes but it so nice that they had bothered to make the effort that I ate them and enjoyed them.
It's very comfortable and nice and quiet not loud and touristy like you might expect for Covent Garden they also have live music in the evenings and it is very reasonably priced for London. If you are ever in London and near Covent Garden it is well worth a visit at any time of day.
PJ'S Bar and Restaurant 30 wellington Street Covent Garden London WC2E 7BD 02072407529
we also went to visit Biggles Gourmet Sausages whilst we were in London. These were listed on last months addition list. It's a funny little shop in a side street but the choice is fantastic, it was so hard to decided on which ones to have. we ended up with 3 different types. haven't tried any yet will try some tonight but the look and smell fantastic. the leaflet I picked up says they do mail orders so it might be worth checking out if you can't get to London.
Biggles Gourmet Sausages 66 MARYLEBONE lANE lONDON W1U 2PF 02072245937 www.eBiggles.co.uk
Re: PJ's Restauraunt & Biggles sausages
Posted by Fiona on 28/8/2005.... in reply to When in London I nearly always eat in PJ's Grill, the food is superb and I have no worries about eating in there and not feeling like an alien!! The staff actually recognise when I go in with my friends now and don't bother to offer me the bread basket, they take my plate away and replace it with rice cakes which I tihnk is lovely. Even when full I still manage to eat the chocolate cake because I can!!!
PJs GRILL 30 Wellington Street, Covent Garden Tel: 020 - 7240 7529 London WC2
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Thanks
Posted by ianmac on 28/2/2008
GF board
to all those on this and the supplement board that recommended PJ's,Wellington Street nr Covent Garden as a place to eat.We went last night and it was just as described.We will certainly return.
Re: Thanks
Posted by Adrian S on 28/2/2008
+1 thanks from me too.
I went there last week after finding it on the supp board.
*********************************************
From Karen
Cafe M in Frith Street was very helpful and advised me about what i could have. They then helped me mix and match a gluten free meal from everything on the menu. Very nice freshly cooked food too at a reasonable price.
****************
From Betty
I've stayed in a 'Citadine' apart/hotel, basically it's a hotel with bedrooms and kitchenette , very handy if in town for a couple of days- has fridge, kettle, micro & Sink, I think even a dishwasher.
not cheap cheap but good value if you consider you can self cater.
They will negotiate on price and you can get deals via the last min web sites.
www.citadines.com/en/uk/london/holborn_covent_garden.html
**********
Also stayed at the Travel Inn at County hall
www.premiertravelinn.com
Both Good value and walkable to Covent Garden etc
*********************
From Suzanne
Throughout London there is quite a few Weatherspoon bar/restuarants which sell food. They have a list behind the counter detailing which is gluten free on the menu, but to be honest I have been on their web site which lists address's and the menu with gluten free indicated, and they are very reasonbly priced!
*************************
You've also got the 'Pitcher and Piano' chain of pubs that apparently do gluten-free sandwiches on the menu (according to my recent local group newsletter). I can't say I've tried them yet but plan to in the near future!
I've eaten in Da Mario as mentioned below and it's a nice little Italian. PJ's Grill too as very nice but more expensive if you're on a tight budget.
Jo x
*****************************
From Ayesha
Aside from all the things that Jill has mentioned a lot of the cheaper (think food on the move eg Prets, EAT) places sell salad boxes etc which always make things easy for lunch.
BE mega careful at the hospitals...my mum was at St Thomas' for quite a while and I would often so go late after work and although the food was fresh there was virtually nothing GF. I have memories of one day ordering plain boiled rice with nothing on it.
If you are in London frequently/for a longer while it could make sense to also head out to the less touristy areas where stuff will obviously be cheaper but again thats all dependent on where your hospital is.
….
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From Jill
Da Marios in Endell Street have gf pasta without need to order first. Not expensive
also tons of indians around
La Tasca in Covent Garden label the gf items on menu
*****************************************************************
Successful eating out
Posted by Tracy (Redhill) on 2/11/2005
Hiya all,
I have eaten out only twice in the last three years, due to fear of contamination.
So, when we got the chance to go up to London to see a freebee film (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)My Hubby said that I should look up a restaurant on this web site and we would go there.
So we did, I picked P.J. Bar, as soon as I got there I explained my C.D. The waitress immediately told me what I coulnd't eat, pasta, pancakes, breadcrumbed products, etc. The bread rolls came round, with a plate of Rice Cakes for me, and when I said that the only thing I could eat as a starter was Mussles (YUK!), she made up up one that wasn't; on the menu of sweat and sour king prawns (Lovely) I then had slow roast belly pork, with cinnamon apples, (she came and talked me through my plate, confirming gluten free status as was a bit worried about the gravy) and a flourless chocolate cake for pud.
What a lovely meal, I am still healthy and well and my faith is renewed in people in restaurants understanding our needs.
There is hope folks!.
Tracy
**********************************************************************
British Museum
Posted by Ayesha on 29/1/2006
GF board
I was the British Museum yesterday and on the restaurant/tea room on the top floor (ie the roof of the reading room) they actually had a very yummy gf option. I absolutely adored the walnut meringue with chocolate cream! Well done to them!
***********
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
***********************
Canary Wharf : Beluga Cafe
Port East Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London E14 4AE
Tel: 020 7537 4665
www.belugacafe.com
Have a Stone Grill menu where you cook your meat and veg at your table yourself, the menu is extensive and gluten free as is just meat and veg. Is fun and delicious.
***************
Covent Garden : Da Mario Restaurant
63 Endell St, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9AJ
Tel: 020 7240 3632
Family run Italian restaurant offering good food at reasonable prices in the heart of Covent Garden. Gluten free pasta on the menu which you can have with the sauce of your choice.
***************
Covent Garden : Food for Thought
31 Neal Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9PR
Tel: 0207 836 0239 / 9072 Fax: 0207 379 1249
www.london-eating.co.uk/465.htm
Popular and innovative vegetarian restaurant and takeaway with freshly-prepared, daily-changing menu. Vegan, wheat-free and dairy-free choices always available. Non-smoking throughout.
********************
Covent Garden : 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.
*******************
London : Country Life Restaurant
3/4 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LS
Tel: 020 7434 2922 Fax: 020 7434 2838
www.countrylife-restaurant.co.uk
Vegetarian restaurant. There are always yeast and gluten free dishes available, and the chefs are very accommodating to personal needs and requests.
*******************
Primrose Hill : Manna Vegetarian Restaurant
4 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London NW3 3AJ
Tel: 0207 722 8028 Fax: 0207 722 8028
www.manna-veg.com
Manna produces a winning formula of gourmet vegetarian dining in smart-casual surroundings. Ingredients are organic where possible; vegan or gluten-free dishes and drinks are noted on the menu. 100% non-smoking.
******************
Soho : Mildreds
Lexington St, Soho, London
Tel: 0207 494 1633
Casual Vegetarian restaurant. Lunch and Dinner. Quite popular, so best to book a table. Staff are helpful and able to advise.
www.go-gluten-free-wheat-free.co.uk/eating/
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Re: dining out in London
Posted by Charlotte, Oxford on 6/3/2006,
GF board
I do recommend the Quilon, 45 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF Tel 020 7821 1899 Lovely South Indian which is not too hot (and I suspect difficult to get in the US). Lots of dishes that do not have wheat or additives. There's menu you can download. The rice pancakey things are really good. Like many London restaurants lunch is better value. Review here:
www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants ... t_ID=81089
Other wise choose good, upmarket restaurants, (using this type of website), make your needs very clear and you should have no problem.
I had a GF tea at Claridge's last year which I imagine is similar to Ritz/ Savoy (but less touristy). It's very expensive (and the bread in the sandwiches was dry) but it was fun for the experience and atmosphere, ladies' loo etc.. the actual tea (drink) was very delicious. Even more fun if you can move seemlessly into cocktails... You need to book the GF tea. Ask them to make sure the sandwiches are not dry.
*******************************************
dining out in London
Posted by Ric on 7/3/2006
Eating out is certainly possible but like anywhere you need to know what you are doing. Here is my take from previous trips to London:
Fo a Special Meal:
Lunch at Notting Grill is expensive and I wasnt overly impressed (£170 lunch for two!). Is Coeliac friendly though.
If I were you I would eat at Savoy or Ritz for afternoon tea as they are brilliant with gf - just give them notice. Very creative with the diet.
One Aldwych Hotel also cater very well for a gluten free diet. Book in advance and send them a letter detailing what you can / cant eat.
For a fun, relaxed meal:
La Tasca's Tapas menu has a gluten free sign next to suitable food, you can simply order without even mentioning your allergy. This place really takes the stress out of being a Coeliac.
Daytime bite
For a quick snack during the day or when peckish visit a Pret store (throughout London). Make a list of gluten free food by checking their website before you come over: pret.com - try their breadless sandwiches etc (but dont fall for the wheat free rye bread sandwich - that contains gluten). Click on a product on the website, it states whether it is gluten free / wheat free or not.
Coffee and cake
If you fancy a rest, coffee and gluten free muffins are available at Cafe Nero (branches throughout London). The muffins are pre wrapped, reducing the risk of contamination
McDonalds
The fries are ok (different oil used than in the US). However, some Coeliacs over here give McD's a wide berth - not had any problems ourselves.
gf cakes and sandwiches
Posted by Bobby on 7/3/2006
GF board
You can also buy gf chicken sandwiches which are wrapped, and gf chocolate cake and fruit cake which are not wrapped (so risk of cross contamination) at some Starbucks cafes.
Many Marks and Spencer cafes (which are in Marks and Spencers shops, usually on main shopping streets) sell gf choc chip muffins and fruit cake both of which are wrapped.
**************************************************************
Eating Out
Posted by Maggie on 23/3/2006
GF board
I usually avoid it but could not last night. Went to a pub called the Ashburnham in Greenwich, London SE10 and had a warm Goats Cheese salad - only cheese,a bit of lettuce and tomato. (I thought I would end up in the toilet afterwards but was so fed up with being careful I didn't care). No probs. I loved being able to eat with everyone else
************************************************************
Posted by David McIlfatrick on 27/4/2006
GF board
Covent Garden
Da Mario is a nice little Italian restaurant that does GF pasta.
Link: www.coventgardenlife.com/places.asp?PlaceID=34
Da Mario Restaurant
63 Endell Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9AJ
****************************
Re: london visit
Posted by Jill on 27/4/2006
Smolenskys on teh strand label GF dishes and also able to adapt some dishes (eg the soup is fine without the bread!
***
Smolensky's Balloon 105 Strand and 1 Dover St
**************************************************
.....More and more customers at the restaurant are asking if we can accommodate them for this (the answer's always yes, but please warn us in advance). ......
Giorgio Locatelli is chef/proprietor of Locanda Locatelli, London W1.
8 Seymour St.
London, W1
020-7935 9088
Underground: Marble Arch
************************************************************
London
Posted by Ayesha on 19/5/2006
GF board
If you want to stay near the museums, on old brompton road there is carluccios they make lovely rissotto and have a wonderful hot chocolate. www.carluccios.co.uk
Alternatively if you fancy indian food cafe lazeez is also close by and the chef knows how to maki-ki-roti (corn roti) - you need to ring up and talk to the chef before hand.
Harrods do a gluten free cake in one of the restaurants - thats quite treat-ish for during the day.
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Re: London
Posted by Jill on 19/5/2006
if you want a 'nice' restaurant then the Hard Rock Cafe or Rainforest hardly meet the criteria! Mar@terra in Air Street is a very nice tapas type place, DaMarios in Endell Street is fine with pasta (has gf pasta), tons of fine indians, Texas Embassy for tex mex in Trafalgar square, The Rotz and The Savoy can both cater well, etc etc.
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Vegetarian Gf in London
Posted by Jill on 25/5/2006
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Riverside Vegetaria - Kingston
Da Mario's - Covent Garden
La Tasca - numerous
virtually every indian
Mar@Terra (tapas)- Air Street
Smoklensky's - The Strand & other venues
Texas Embassy - Trafalagar Square - will do vegetarian fajitas with corn tortillas instead of flour if you ask for them & their nachos are fine
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From Lyn
Also Wagamama -tell them you are coeliac vegetarian & they will let you know which dishes are suitable or can be made so
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Good restaurant
Posted by Ayesha on 1/7/2006
Hi, I went to a brilliant restaurant last night for one of my birthday meals: Fishworks in Battersea (northcote road near clapham junction).
The staff were great - nothing was too much trouble. They checked which sauces had flour and which didnt. Not only that, they pride themselves on cooking the fish to how you want it, so effectively you can give fried fish cooked without flour etc.
All salads were undressed, the potatoes didnt have anything added to them it was great.......
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Re: restaurants London(Crouch End)
Posted by Val on 16/7/2006
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Crouch End has so many restuarants that you will be spoiled for choice! There are several good Indian restuarants in Topsfield Parade (near The Queens pub) which are pretty safe and a good tapas bar called La Bota. At the beginning of Middle Lane there is Florians and Sosta, both Italian, a bit pricey but I have found them helpful in explaining what is safe to eat. In Park Road there are a couple of more reasonably priced coffee bar type restuarants. Banners has good food and very helpful staff. Have a good time!
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