This means at least one dish is prepared without gluten-containing ingredients. For seafood specifically, the usual thing to check is the batter: traditional fish and chip shop batter contains wheat flour, so a gluten-free option there typically means a separate gluten-free batter or fryer.

Across the 63 London restaurants offering gluten-free options, the highest concentration is in Westminster (9), Camden (6), City of London (5). By cuisine, it's most common among Fish and chips restaurant (21), Italian restaurant (8), Spanish restaurant (6).

What to ask if you have coeliac disease

If you have coeliac disease rather than a general preference, ask specifically whether gluten-free items are cooked in a dedicated fryer, since shared fryer oil is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in fish and chip kitchens.

Grilled, steamed and raw seafood dishes (think oysters, grilled sea bass, or a shellfish platter) are naturally gluten-free far more often than fried ones, so gluten-free diners are often better served by seafood restaurants than by a traditional chippy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is traditional fish and chip batter gluten-free?

No, standard batter contains wheat flour, so a gluten-free option at a chippy typically means a separate gluten-free batter or a dedicated fryer.

Which seafood dishes are naturally gluten-free?

Grilled, steamed and raw dishes (oysters, grilled sea bass or a shellfish platter) are naturally gluten-free far more often than fried ones.

Where in London is gluten-free options most common?

Westminster has the most, with 9 of the 63 restaurants we list offering gluten-free options.