Region guide
Durham
Land of the Prince Bishops
Restaurants
Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill
18/07/2026 They have told us that they have gluten-free fryers and that many options on their [menu](https://www.akarsuturkishrestaurantdurham.co.uk/menus/main-menu) are marked as "gf"/"gfa". The number of options is good, with most of the main items being available for gluten-free.
21 Silver St, Durham DH1 3RB, United KingdomBells
19/07/2026 They have many gluten-free options. All the fish can be made gluten-free and all gluten-free items are cooked in a separate fryer. They also have gluten free scampi and halloumi. They also have a range of gluten-free sides and extras available, including mushy peas, garden peas, baked beans, and gluten-free onion rings. Their homemade tartare sauce is also gluten-free.
11 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE, United KingdomBrasserie Quartier
19/07/2026 They have developed their menu with gluten-free in mind. They say that the majority of their [menu](https://www.brasseriequartier.co.uk/lunch-durham) is gluten-free. They have separate prep area and equipment for gluten-free food, and their staff have all completed the Food Standards Agency allergy and food intolerance course. This has been one of the most thorough, confident and clear answer we have had to our queries about gluten-free dining.
38 High St, Durham DH1 3UL, United KingdomFIIK
18/07/2026 This restaurant has told us that they can cater for allergies but only with a 48-hour notice. So if you want to eat here, best to plan ahead.
12 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA, United KingdomFaru
18/07/2026 This restaurant has a gluten-free menu that they say is suitable for celiacs. They do not use fryers so there is not risk of cross-contamination there.
29 Silver St, Durham DH1 3RD, United KingdomLebaneat
19/07/2026 They told us that most of the dishes can be adjusted for gluten-free diets, they have a separate fryer and gluten-free bread alternatives for wraps.
47 Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET, United KingdomMarco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham
18/07/2026 They provide allergy information for the current menu when you arrive if you have marked allergies on your reservation. They have separate designated areas and equipment specifically for gluten-free and they have a gluten-free fryer.
9 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL, UKSpent Grain - Sunderland
19/07/2026 Somewhat ironically for a restaurant which appears to have wheat in their logo, the majority of their [menu](https://www.spentgrain.co.uk/menus-1) is available gluten-free. When contacting the restaurant they have told us that no gluten goes in their fryer and all food is prepared separately.
67 John Street, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1QH, United KingdomTango Durham
18/07/2026 The majority of their burgers except the lockjaw can be adjusted to be made gluten-free. The same is true for most starters and proper plates. They have gluten free buns as substitutes and their potato products are fried in a separate gluten free fryer. Gluten-free is marked on their normal [menu](https://www.tangodurham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tango-menu.pdf). It is on nearly every item, so it seems like there is a good selection here.
39 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NUThe Cellar Door
18/07/2026 They have advised that they have gluten-free marked on the [menu](https://www.thecellardoordurham.co.uk/main-menu/a-la-carte-menu), but when we checked we could not find it. We will be contacting them again soon to find a solution.
41 Saddler St, Durham DH1 3NU, United KingdomThe Kingslodge Inn
19/07/2026 They have told us they have a separate gluten-free fryer and that quite a few options on their menu can be made gluten-free. They didnt provide too much additional information, so be extra careful to double-check when dining.
Waddington Street, Durham, DH1 4BG, United KingdomThe Rabbit Hole
18/07/2026 They have a dedicated gluten-free fryer and gluten-free options are marked "gf/gfa" on their [menu](https://www.therabbitholedurham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rabbit-hole-menu.pdf). There are a fair amount of options, which might make this one of the better gluten-free options for Cantonese style food in the region.
17 Hallgarth St, Durham DH1 3AT, United KingdomVito's Osteria
19/07/2026 They have gluten-free options marked on their menu. They have gluten-free pasta and bread. However, they do not have a dedicated fryer for gluten-free, they are willing to pan fry for celiac customers. They informed us that they have had many celiac customers dine with them in the past. We have no information about cross-contamination risk.
The Stables at Sheepfold, Easington Street, Sunderland, United KingdomZen - Durham
18/07/2026 We haven't had a response back from the restaurant, but we have visited last year. Gluten-free options are listed on the menu and the staff were very clear when we ate there. We are awaiting a response to find out about separate fryers.
Court Ln, Durham DH1 3JS, United Kingdom