NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week: Where to Eat Great Gluten-Free Food
We round up some of the best gluten-free food to enjoy during August's Restaurant Week
Let’s not beat around the bush – eating out when you’re follwing a gluten-free diet isn’t always easy.
But we've done the legwork this NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and scoped out some restaurants with plenty of gluten-free options, so no-one has to miss out when it returns from 3rd to 9th August.
Pho, Grainger Street
Pho have gained a respectable rep in the world of gluten-free dining – and for good reason! 98% of their main menu is gluten-free, and they’re even accredited by Coeliac UK, so you know you’re in safe hands. The same goes for their Restaurant Week offer this August, where you can grab two courses for only £15, and feast on their delicious Vietnamese street food!
Chit ’n’ Chaat, Grey’s Quarter, Eldon Square
Restaurant Week newbie Chit ’n’ Chaat joins our foodie festival with a fantastic offer for gluten-free diners! For just £20 per person, you can dig into a small plate, curry and side, with gluten-free friendly options like reshmi chicken kebab, lamb kadai and tava fish on the menu.
Dakwala, Grainger Street
Since its opening, Dakwala has become a firm favourite amongst curry fans, and it’s easy to see why! Their delicious menu offers so many gluten-free options, like old Delhi butter chicken, railway wala lamb, and paneer tikka lababadar to dig into with their £15 and £20 offers this Restaurant Week.
Café Andaluz, Grey Street
Or, if you fancy a taste of Spain, why not head to Café Andaluz? Their tapas menu this Restaurant Week offers three dishes at lunch for £15, or three dishes and a dessert at lunch and dinner for just £20. There’s so many gluten-free options to enjoy too, including chorizo al vino (chorizo sauteed in red wine) and boquerones picantes (white anchovies marinated in fried garlic, parsley & chilli oil).
Super Natural, Grainger Street
Super Natural is might specialise in vegetarian and vegan food, but there’s loads of gluten-free options available on request too. This Restaurant Week, they’re offering two courses for just £15, so you can enjoy the likes of a cheese quarter pounder, mushroom and aubergine lasagne, worry-free.
Kaltur, Dean Street
Inspired by the intimate restaurants and bars scattered across Spain, it’s fair to say that Kaltur knows a thing or two about terrific tapas. The Dean Street branch is taking part this Restaurant Week and there's plenty for gluten-free diners to enjoy - confit Spanish artichokes, Iberico pork fillet and almond cake included. You can enjoy two tapas for £15 or £20 or three for £25, depending on the dish and time of day.
Zucchini, 55 Degrees North, Pilgrim Street
Meanwhile over on 55 Degrees North, Zucchini are serving some great gluten-free dishes this August Restaurant Week. All their pasta dishes offer gluten-free pasta substitutes, and there’s even a sour basil and lemoncello slushy to round out the meal with, worry free! Oh, and did we mention that it’ll only set you back £15 for pasta and dessert or £20 for pasta, a side and dessert?
Blackfriars, Friar Street
No matter who you’re enjoying Restaurant Week with this August, Blackfriars has menu options to keep everyone happy. Almost everything on their menu is gluten-free like the garden pea soup, curried cauliflower fritters and sticky toffee pudding, which you can enjoy as part of their £25 offer.
DOOD, Newcastle Quayside
DOOD continues to bring delicious ancient flavours to Newcastle’s Quayside this August – and there’s plenty of gluten-free options to be enjoyed! Whether you fancy grazing on blistered padron peppers, jujeh kabab or Aleppo chips, their fabulous £25 offer is worth taking advantage of.
The Botanist, Monument Mall
Boasting a central location near Grey's Monument and gorgeous terrace, The Botanist is a great spot for Restaurant Week. They've got a great gluten-free friendly menu too, with the likes of Korean fried chicken, their famous hanging kebabs and indulgent chocolate chip cookie dough on offer, with two courses for £20 or three for £25.
Dabbawal, High Bridge
High Bridge hotspot Dabbawal are dishing up plenty of gluten-free goodness for Restaurant Week. Tuck into achari chicken tikka or onion palak bhajis starters, before enjoying Malabar king prawn curry or Old Delhi-style butter chicken mains as part of their £20 offer.
El Coto, Leazes Park Road
With its cosy and warm interior, El Coto is the ideal spot for getting snug and enjoying some delicious tapas. When it comes to gluten-free dishes, there’s plenty included in their Restaurant Week offer – three tapas for £15 or three tapas and dessert for £20 – including queso manchego, champiñones al vino blanco (mushrooms sautéed in olive oil) and garbanzos (chickpea, tomato & spinach casserole).
And there you have it - some fantastic gluten-free eateries to enjoy during NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, all worry-free. The only question left is where to book first…
NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, in association with Tyne and Wear Metro, takes place from Monday 3rd August 2026 to Sunday 9th August 2026. For more information visit: www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/restaurant-week.
Main image: Pho
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