Free-from restaurants in Hove

Burnt Orange

Brighton BN1 1AL · Middle Eastern · €⁠€⁠€

Staff are well-trained on coeliac needs. A marked-up menu is provided on request, and most dishes can be made gluten-free with minimal alterations. The kitchen is not dedicated, however, and both bread and fried items are prepared in shared spaces with no separate fryer. Multiple coeliac reviewers report no symptoms, but one symptomatic coeliac advises that high-sensitivity diners may want to avoid it due to shared prep and bread baking on site. Overall it is a strongly trusted choice for most coeliacs, especially if needs are flagged when booking.

Topolino Brighton & Hove

Hove BN3 2BA · Italian · €⁠€

The official menu page displays no allergen markings or gluten-free symbols on dishes. Topolino is a traditional Italian restaurant that serves pasta and pizza from a shared kitchen, so cross-contamination with wheat flour is a real concern. One aggregator lists the venue as offering 'gluten free' cuisine but provides no structural details about dedicated equipment or staff training. A community-curated list of celiac-friendly Brighton spots does not include Topolino. No dedicated gluten-free menu or separate preparation area is mentioned. Coeliac diners should call ahead to discuss their needs with the kitchen.

Jo & Co Restaurant

Hove BN3 2AF · Brunch · €⁠€

Jo & Co offers a dedicated gluten-free menu. Several marked options on it include sweetcorn fritters, toast, and hash browns. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as knowledgeable and accommodating. One reviewer noted a mix-up with a gluten-free meal, so it is worth confirming the order carefully.

Palmito

Hove BN3 1AE · Vegan · Modern European · €⁠€

Palmito offers several vegan small plates (stuffed peppers, aubergine dip, curry, etc.) but the kitchen is shared and the menu changes weekly. HappyCow and multiple reviews confirm vegan options are available, but there is no dedicated vegan prep area or marked menu. Confirmation of dietary needs with the staff when ordering is recommended.