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28 Cambridge restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
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Vanderlyle is a dedicated vegetarian restaurant with a plant-based tasting menu. The entire kitchen philosophy is centred on vegetables, grains and legumes; no meat or fish is used. The venue is described consistently as a 'top vegetarian restaurant' and 'plant-based tasting menu'. The kitchen is 100% vegetarian by design, making it verifiably safe for vegetarians.
Chai Walla is a fully vegan food stall. The owner is an ethical vegan and every item on the menu — samosas, bhaji wraps, falafel wraps, chai (made with oat milk), and vegan yoghurt — is 100% plant-based. No animal products are used anywhere.
100% vegetarian kitchen with no meat or fish on the premises. All menu items are vegetarian, including the halloumi wrap. A safe choice for vegetarians.
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 is Coeliac UK accredited, with a separate gluten-free menu, dedicated fryer, and staff trained on coeliac needs. The kitchen is shared, not 100% dedicated, so cross-contamination is possible but managed with dedicated prep space and equipment. Most coeliac diners report safe, positive experiences, though a few note occasional service hiccups or limited options when combined with dairy allergy.
A family-run Italian restaurant in Cambridge where the owner's son has coeliac disease, so cross-contamination is taken very seriously. They have 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/change gloves for GF orders. Gluten-free items are marked on the menu, and they sell GF products online and in their deli. The kitchen is not 100% dedicated (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 GF pizza was not yet available, so it may vary. Always confirm your needs with staff.
The menu explicitly marks many dishes as V (vegetarian) including Margherita, several focacce, arancini, dolci, cannoli, and antipasti. Gelato flavours marked V are also available. The kitchen serves a wide range of vegetarian options clearly identified on the menu. While the kitchen also prepares meat dishes, the marked menu makes it easy to identify vegetarian choices.
Several vegetarian pizza options are on the menu, and staff are noted as accommodating. A review specifically mentions good vegetarian options. The menu includes many vegetable-based pizzas.
The menu clearly marks vegan options with a 'V' label. Multiple HappyCow reviewers confirm vegan dishes like falafel, hummus, fattoush, lentil soup, and vegan moussaka are available. Staff have been reported asking about dietary requirements. A few reviewers note the labelling uses 'V' for both vegetarian and vegan items without full ingredient lists, so it's worth asking which items are fully vegan (e.g. baba ghanoush contains yoghurt). Dedicated equipment is not confirmed.
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's vegan. The kitchen is shared (serves meat, fish, and dairy), so some cross-contact risk exists, but the menu labelling and staff awareness are strong.
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 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.
Vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu and include dishes like moussaka, lentil stew, and hummus. Staff are knowledgeable about allergens and can adapt dishes. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, so cross-contamination is possible.
Scott's All Day marks GF options on its menu and offers gluten-free pizza and toast cooked separately, plus a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs—several diners report being warned about malt vinegar in poached eggs. However, the kitchen is very small and shared, the venue explicitly states it cannot guarantee absence of allergens, and the GF pizza base gets mixed reviews on quality. Overall a reliable choice for gluten-intolerant diners but less suitable for those with severe coeliac requiring zero cross-contact.
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. However, the kitchen is shared, there is no dedicated fryer, and 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 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 Cafe 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's no dedicated vegan prep area or accreditation. Ask about specific dishes when you visit.
Bread & Meat offers gluten-free options including bowls and some sandwiches on GF 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, and 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 has clearly marked vegan options on the HappyCow listing and on their own website, which mentions vegetarian and vegan breakfasts. The HappyCow listing categorises the venue as 'Veg-options' offering vegan choices such as a full vegan breakfast, almond chai, parathas, masala fries, and pani puri. A 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.
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.
The menu marks one item (Sausages & Mash) as gluten-free. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing pies and pastry, so cross-contamination is possible. Confirm with staff before ordering.
The menu clearly 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.
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 always confirm with the team.
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.
The menu marks gluten-free items (gf) and staff are described as knowledgeable by multiple coeliac diners. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated, and no dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. Several starters, mains, and sides are marked GF. A coeliac blogger includes Galleria in her Cambridge guide, noting a few GF starters and desserts. Best to confirm cross-contamination procedures with staff when ordering.
The menu pages link to separate allergen menus and the site warns that all dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen where various allergens are present, so no item can be guaranteed completely free from traces. Atly.com community reviewers praise the gluten-free sourdough bread and 'loads of GF choice,' but the venue's own disclaimer about shared preparation and ingredient substitutions means cross-contamination risk is present. Best for those who are gluten intolerant rather than coeliac; call ahead to discuss your needs with staff.
The restaurant offers to accommodate vegan dietary restrictions on their set tasting menus, but must be advised at the time of booking. They note that if comprehensive changes are needed they may not be able to accommodate, and they cannot guarantee against cross-contamination in their shared kitchen. The menu is not marked for allergens. Best to call ahead and confirm they can meet your needs.
The restaurant itself warns coeliac diners away: their own email states that the open-plan kitchen with airborne pizza flour makes it unsafe for anyone 'very allergic'. Two coeliac reviewers report being glutened (one twice). Staff do offer GF pasta and risotto, but cross-contamination risk is acknowledged as high by the venue. Not recommended for coeliac dining.
Honest caveat, Two separate coeliac diners reported being glutened here, and the restaurant's own email warns it is unsafe for coeliacs.