Free-from restaurants in Cambridge

Vanderlyle

Cambridge CB1 2AD · Fine dining · €⁠€⁠€

Vanderlyle is a dedicated vegetarian restaurant. Its tasting menu is entirely plant-based. The kitchen's entire philosophy centres on vegetables, grains, and legumes; no meat or fish appears. The venue is consistently described as a 'top vegetarian restaurant' and a 'plant-based tasting menu'. Because the kitchen is 100% vegetarian by design, it is verifiably safe for vegetarians.

Chai Walla Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 3BZ · Indian · Fast food · €

Chai Walla is a fully vegan food stall. The owner is an ethical vegan. Every item on the menu, samosas, bhaji wraps, falafel wraps, chai made with oat milk, and vegan yoghurt, is 100 per cent plant-based. No animal products are used anywhere.

Taste of Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 3PA · Vegan

The restaurant has a 100% vegetarian kitchen with no meat or fish on the premises. All menu items are vegetarian, including the halloumi wrap, and the restaurant is a safe choice for vegetarians.

Namaste Village Cambridge

Cambridge CB3 0AH · Indian · Brunch · €⁠€

The entire restaurant is vegetarian (lacto-ovo). No meat, fish, or poultry is on the premises. This is a 100% vegetarian kitchen, making it structurally impossible for non-vegetarian ingredients to be present.

Browns Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 1QA · Modern European · Bar · €⁠€

Browns Cambridge holds Coeliac UK accreditation. The venue provides a separate gluten-free menu and uses a dedicated fryer. Staff receive training on coeliac needs. The kitchen is shared rather than 100% dedicated, so some risk of cross-contamination remains. That risk is managed through dedicated preparation space and equipment. Most coeliac diners report safe, positive experiences. A few note occasional service hiccups or limited options when a dairy allergy is also present.

Tradizioni

Cambridge CB1 3AH · Italian · Cafe · €⁠€

This is a family-run Italian restaurant in Cambridge. The owner's son has coeliac disease, so cross-contamination is taken very seriously. The restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen space, a dedicated fryer, a dedicated pizza oven, and separate pans for pasta. Staff are described as knowledgeable and will clean the workspace and change gloves for GF orders. Gluten-free items are marked on the menu, and the restaurant sells GF products online and in its deli. The kitchen is not 100% dedicated, as gluten-containing dishes are also served, but the structural setup and insider motivation make this a strongly trusted choice. One reviewer reported using a dedicated pizza oven in the past, but a more recent review noted that GF pizza was not yet available, so availability may vary.

Aromi Caffe and Pizzeria

Cambridge CB2 3QN · Italian · Bakery

The menu labels many items with a V for vegetarian. Examples include Margherita pizza, several focacce, arancini, dolci, cannoli, and antipasti. Gelato marked V is also on offer. The kitchen provides a broad range of vegetarian options, all clearly indicated. Although meat dishes are prepared as well, the marked menu simplifies finding vegetarian selections.

Pizza Pilgrims Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 3HX · Pizza · Italian · €⁠€

Several vegetarian pizza options appear on the menu, and staff are noted as accommodating. One review specifically mentions good vegetarian options. The menu includes many vegetable-based pizzas.

Little Petra

Cambridge CB2 1LA · Middle Eastern · €⁠€

The menu labels vegan options with a 'V' mark. Several HappyCow reviewers have confirmed vegan dishes such as falafel, hummus, fattoush, lentil soup, and vegan moussaka are available. Staff have reportedly asked about dietary requirements. A few reviewers note the 'V' label is used for both vegetarian and vegan items without full ingredient lists, so diners should ask which items are completely vegan, for example, baba ghanoush contains yoghurt. Dedicated equipment is not confirmed.

Tawa Kitchen

Cambridge CB1 2JH · Indian

Vegan options are extensive and clearly marked on the menu. Multiple HappyCow reviewers and the venue's own description confirm a largely plant-based menu with many clearly labelled vegan dishes. Staff are described as knowledgeable about what is vegan. The kitchen is shared, serving meat, fish, and dairy, so some cross-contact risk exists, though the menu labelling and staff awareness are strong.

The Oak Bistro

Cambridge CB2 1EG ·

The Oak Bistro in Cambridge, UK, does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu but staff can adapt most dishes. A FindMeGlutenFree community review reports about 75% of the menu was GF on the night they visited, and an Atly community member says most dishes can be adapted. The kitchen is shared and no dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Call ahead to discuss your needs.

The Olive Grove

Cambridge CB2 1DP · Greek · Mediterranean · €⁠€

The venue has a dedicated 'Vegan' menu section with 25+ items, many of which are also labelled gluten-free. Multiple vegan starters, mains, and skepasti options are available. However, the kitchen is shared and many items contain dairy, so cross-contamination is possible. The vegan skepasti uses pitta bread which contains gluten, though some vegan items are naturally gluten-free.

Bedouin

Cambridge CB1 2BD · Cafe · Vegan

The menu labels vegan options clearly, with dishes such as moussaka, lentil stew, and hummus. Staff understand allergens and can modify dishes. Because the kitchen also handles meat and dairy, cross-contamination remains possible.

Scott's All Day

Cambridge CB1 2AZ · Pizza · Brunch · €⁠€

Scott's All Day indicates gluten-free options on the menu. It offers gluten-free pizza and toast prepared separately, and it has a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff members are reported to be knowledgeable about coeliac needs; several diners note being warned about malt vinegar in poached eggs. The kitchen is small and shared. The venue states that it cannot guarantee the absence of allergens. Reviews of the gluten-free pizza base are mixed. The restaurant is considered a reliable choice for gluten-intolerant diners but less suitable for those with severe coeliac who require zero cross-contact.

Zizzi - Cambridge, Regent Street

Cambridge CB2 1AB · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

Zizzi offers a range of gluten-free pasta and pizza options, with a dedicated pasta pot and a separate pizza stone for GF bases. Staff are trained to ask about allergies on arrival, and dishes arrive labelled with a 'non-gluten containing' sticker. The kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated fryer; the restaurant itself labels items as 'non-gluten containing ingredients' rather than gluten-free, warning they may not be suitable for coeliacs due to cross-contamination risk. Several community reviews report getting glutened here.

Cafe Blue Sage

Cambridge CB1 3NF · Cafe · Brunch

Cafe Blue Sage is a Mediterranean-style cafe on Mill Road, Cambridge, known for its breakfasts and brunches. The blog Kasia's Plate recommends it as a venue that caters for various food intolerances and allergies, but does not mention a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, marked menu, or specific cross-contamination protocols. The FindMeGlutenFree aggregator page does not list Cafe Blue Sage at all. The Google Places listing is a scaffold with no dietary information. The Delhi cafe blog is entirely unrelated. Based on the available evidence, the venue appears willing to accommodate gluten-free requests, but there is no structural information about dedicated equipment, staff training, or a separate fryer. Coeliac diners should call ahead to confirm procedures.

The Box Café

Cambridge CB1 2LD · Cafe · Brunch

The Box Café clearly marks vegan options on its own website and in-cafe display. The vegan mezze platter, baklava, and cakes are well-loved by reviewers. However, all meals come from a single shared kitchen and the cafe states it cannot guarantee any dish is completely free of traces of other allergens. Staff are described as friendly and willing to discuss ingredients, but there is no dedicated vegan prep area or accreditation. Asking about specific dishes when visiting is advisable.

Bread & Meat

Cambridge CB2 3QN · Sandwiches · Steakhouse · €⁠€

Bread & Meat offers gluten-free options, including bowls and some sandwiches on gluten-free ciabatta rolls. The menu is not marked for allergens, but staff are reported to be understanding and will confirm coeliac status when asked. The kitchen is shared and small; one reviewer was told they cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. Bowls are the safest bet; GF ciabatta and poutine are not always available.

Urbanchai Cambridge

Cambridge CB1 7AW · Brunch · Cafe

Urbanchai Cambridge lists vegan options clearly on HappyCow and its own website. The website mentions vegetarian and vegan breakfasts. HappyCow categorises the venue as 'Veg-options' and lists vegan choices: a full vegan breakfast, almond chai, parathas, masala fries, and pani puri. One HappyCow review from a vegan diner confirmed a good-value vegan breakfast with spicy tofu, curried potatoes, masala beans, and a vegan sausage. The kitchen is not fully vegan but offers distinct vegan menu items. Vegan diners should confirm that shared cooking surfaces are handled carefully.

Pinchito Ltd

Cambridge CB2 3NJ · Spanish · €

Spanish market stall with several clearly vegan options: patatas bravas with vegan aioli, aubergine chips, churros with vegan chocolate, and a vegan aubergine sandwich. The owner is happy to discuss dietary requirements. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes (chicken, cheese bocadillo, dairy mayo), and a July 2025 review notes the aubergine bocadillo bread now contains milk, so cross-contamination is possible. Best for vegans who are comfortable ordering from a shared setup.

Hobbson's Restaurant Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 1TB · · €⁠€

The menu identifies one dish, Sausages & Mash, as gluten-free. Because the kitchen also prepares pies and pastry containing gluten, cross-contamination is possible. Staff can confirm before an order is placed.

Dishoom Permit Room Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 1TB · Brunch · Indian · €⁠€

The menu marks vegan items with (Ve) and offers a dedicated vegan group set menu. Many drinks and breakfast items are vegan. However, the kitchen is shared and the venue states it cannot guarantee dishes are allergen-free. Staff are aware and can advise.

KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar Cambridge

Cambridge CB5 8BA · Japanese · Ramen · €⁠€⁠€

Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu (GF) and a PDF allergen matrix is available. Staff are generally attentive and will provide tamari/gluten-free soy sauce, but the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is possible. One coeliac reviewer reported a dish was served then recalled as not GF, so diners should always confirm with the team.

Côte Cambridge

Cambridge CB2 1UF · Brunch · French · €⁠€

Côte Cambridge operates from a shared kitchen but marks gluten-free options clearly on the official menu, using GF and GFO symbols, and offers a separate gluten-free menu. Multiple coeliac reviewers on FindMeGlutenFree report positive experiences, noting knowledgeable staff and careful food handling. One reviewer describes it as a 'Coeliac UK accredited restaurant'. However, the venue's own site states dishes may change and advises checking every time; no current Coeliac UK accreditation listing was matched to this specific branch. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items.