32 Aberdeen restaurants rated for vegetarian, vegan and gluten, every tier backed by cited sources.
stockA fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen operates on the premises. Every item on the menu, from arepas and empanadas to cachapas and fries, is gluten free.
stockA family-run Venezuelan restaurant where every dish on the menu is made without gluten-containing ingredients.
Foodstory describes itself as a fully vegetarian cafe, both on its website and in its HappyCow listing. The menu contains no meat or fish. HappyCow notes fish was removed from the menu in August 2018.
Foodstory is a vegetarian cafe at its core. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and the venue describes itself as a 'vegetarian/vegan' operation on the website and HappyCow. No meat is served.
stockOffers a separate gluten-free menu with a good range of options including toast, hash browns and bread. Food is prepared in a shared kitchen, and there is no dedicated fryer, so cross-contamination is a risk.
Vegetarian items are clearly marked with a V across the menu, and the chain offers a wide range of vegetarian options.
The entire menu is vegetarian — the only non-vegetarian items are absent entirely. The menu is built around plant-based proteins (tofu, jackfruit, falafel) and vegetables.
BioCafe is a dedicated vegan restaurant, as stated on its own website and across multiple community listings. The entire menu is plant-based, making this a strongly trusted choice for vegans.
stockCartoos describes itself as a halal restaurant, displaying a halal icon on its website and stating in text that it is a halal restaurant in Aberdeen.
stockMaggie's Grill is a barbecue spot where all smoked meats (brisket, ribs, pulled pork, wings) are naturally gluten-free.
The menu lists several vegetarian dishes, including tabouli stuffed bell pepper, Sicilian caponata, and MacSween's vegetarian haggis spring rolls. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination remains a possibility.
The menu marks gluten-free items. Staff are aware of coeliac needs and note them on the order, explaining options. However, the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contamination is possible.
Kultura is a Filipino restaurant in Aberdeen that offers gluten-free options, though it does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu.
stockWild Goose offers a separate dedicated gluten-free menu with options like toast, hash browns, and bread/buns.
Menu marks GF options clearly, and community reviews confirm staff are accommodating and offer GF bread. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes, so cross-contamination is possible.
Café Bohème marks gluten-free options on its menu across several starters and mains and one dessert, and reviews on Atly confirm staff are accommodating for gluten intolerance; gluten-free bread is also available for the cheese board.
Al Fresco provides a separate vegan menu that includes pasta dishes, stuffed peppers, and risotto. The venue's website describes these dishes as "suitably designed for vegans".
GF menu available, staff knowledgeable about gluten-free needs. Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen but options are clearly marked.
stockGluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu, and a detailed allergen guide is available online.
stockCafe Andaluz marks gluten-free items on the menu and provides a detailed allergen guide. All paellas are gluten-free, and around half of the tapas and desserts are GF.
stockThe menu marks dishes VE (Vegan) and VEA (Vegan Option Available) across most pasta sections, and several starters and sides carry the VE tag.
Rustico marks gluten-free items on its menu with a gf notation. Pizza, pasta, bruschetta, and some desserts are available in gluten-free versions. A dedicated gluten-free oven is usually available.
Several dishes on the lunch menu are marked GF (gluten-free). The website also states that gluten-free options are available on request. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes.
stockMadame Mew's states on its own site that vegetarian options are available. The menu includes a deep-fried vegetable spring roll.