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The Waterside

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility (FindMeGlutenFree disclaimer), but multiple symptomatic coeliac reviewers report a separate GF menu, knowledgeablestaff who clean prep areas and change gloves, and GF bread/dumplings baked in-house. No cross-contamination reactions reported across several visits spanning 3 years. Staff can accommodate celiac when notified in advance via reservation. No formal accreditation.

AddressPierhead Building (next to the NSRI, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Tue12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Sat12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Sun12:00 to 2:00 PM, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Websitewww.lacolombe.restaurant/waterside
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.75 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Not a dedicated gluten-free facility (FindMeGlutenFree disclaimer), but multiple symptomatic coeliac reviewers report a separate GF menu, knowledgeablestaff who clean prep areas and change gloves, and GF bread/dumplings baked in-house. No cross-contamination reactions reported across several visits spanning 3 years. Staff can accommodate celiac when notified in advance via reservation. No formal accreditation.

✓ staff trained✓ advance notice required

Cited references

[1] aggregatorThe Waterside - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree 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 2026-05-15[2] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeLists The Waterside among most celiac-friendly restaurants in Cape Town; GF menu items: dumplings, dessert, bread/buns.fetched 2026-05-15[3] blogThe Waterside - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , atly.comAtly listing: accommodates gluten-free and pescatarian requests; community member review mentions 'accommodating for my gluten free mom' and 'accommodated my pescatarian gluten-free needs'. Unverified listing.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The 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.

Pescatarian

confidence 0.50 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One 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.

✓ advance notice required

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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