The Waterside
The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, as noted in a FindMeGlutenFree disclaimer.
Per-allergen evidence
The restaurant is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, as noted in a FindMeGlutenFree disclaimer. However, multiple symptomatic coeliac reviewers have reported a separate GF menu, knowledgeable staff who clean preparation areas and change gloves, and GF bread and dumplings baked in-house. No cross-contamination reactions were reported across several visits spanning 3 years. Staff can accommodate celiac when notified in advance via a reservation. The restaurant holds no formal accreditation.
[1] Aggregator The Waterside - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing: reported GF menu, 3 celiac reviews all positive. Staff knowledgeable, separate GF menu, clean prep area/change gloves. Disclaimer: not a dedicated GF facility.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Aggregator Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa - 2026, FindMeGlutenFree
Lists The Waterside among most celiac-friendly restaurants in Cape Town; GF menu items: dumplings, dessert, bread/buns.fetched May 15, 2026[3] Verified blog The Waterside - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town, atly.com
The Atly listing indicates that gluten-free and pescatarian requests are accommodated. A community member review notes that the restaurant was "accommodating for my gluten free mom" and "accommodated my pescatarian gluten-free needs." The listing is unverified.fetched May 15, 2026The venue offers dedicated vegetarian tasting menus (Winter Special, Reduced, Tasting) with no meat or fish dishes. However, the kitchen is shared and no separate prep area is mentioned. Staff can accommodate, but cross-contamination risk from shared cooking surfaces is acknowledged.
[1] Verified blog The Waterside Restaurant, V&A Waterfront | La Colombe Restaurant Group, lacolombe.restaurant
Official venue page by La Colombe group. Lists multi-course menus (Winter Special, Reduced, Tasting) with vegetarian versions. No allergen codes on menus. Head chef Roxy Mudie. Eat Out 2-star award.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Verified blog The Waterside - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town, atly.com
The Atly listing indicates that gluten-free and pescatarian requests are accommodated. A community member review notes that the restaurant was "accommodating for my gluten free mom" and "accommodated my pescatarian gluten-free needs." The listing is unverified.fetched May 15, 2026One community review reports that the tasting menu was easily adapted for pescatarian needs. No official menu markings or dedicated procedures; accommodation appears to be on a request basis and may depend on the chef.
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