Does anyone know of any really good restaurants, cafes etc which do top class gluten free food? The only places i know are la tasca in meadowhall and a small coffee shop near the crucible, and obviously more choice would be fun!!

Thanks
Helen

more choice ANYWHERE would be good, its always a nightmare trying to feed my poor neice who has coeliacs at 6 :(
anyway off my soapbox lol, will look forward to replies!

I forget the name of the place, but there's a Latin American restaurant in the West One complex, the menu lists which dishes are gluten free. Also it might be a bit out of the way, but the Crown Inn at Higham in Derbyshire has gluten free options on the menu, including gluten free fish and chips.

Blue Moon Cafe to the left of the cathedral as you look at it. It is veggie/vegan and always has at least two GF dishes on.
Very wholesome food ... nothing really fancy but filling and deff homemade.

the blue moon cafe is the best, I know a friend has been to damonds at crystal peaks and she says its good for coeliacs. But otherwise it is a nightmare.

the Fat Cat do a GF option at lunch times.
http://www.thefatcat.co.uk/86index.htm

also it's possible to get GF at Indian restaurants if you pick carefully.
maybe the Cealiac soc provide an info leaflet on eating out?

We recently had lunch at The Cricket inn, Totley and there were wheat free choices ( e.g. risotto ) on the menu although they weren't marked up as such.

Aagrahs in Leopold Square indicate dishes which have gluten in, and seem very knowledgeable about their menu

The Angel at Holmesfield did but I've been told on here that it has changed hands so they might not any more.
Worth asking.

We do lots of gluten free dishes at Otto's on Sharrow Vale Road.
We make all our own sauces so can make you something specially
or most of our moroccan dishes are naturally gluten free.

Regards
Tad1 (co-owner of Otto's)

Weatherspoons do a GF menu too if you wanted cheap and cheerful :)

The best places that I've found recently are Nonnas on Ecclesall Road (menu is on their website - google them) and Green Steps fish and chip shop on Hickmott road, just off Ecclesall Road. Nonnas isn't the cheapest of places, but it's very nice with a good range of gluten free choices, including a lovely flourless chocolate cake for pud. They say they can do gluten free pasta to go with any sauce that's marked gluten-free, but then non are! Perhaps this is just a mistake on the menu - we didn't ask, as there were lots of other things marked gf.

Green steps are completely gluten free (the fish anyway) and they're very nice. All the fish is from sustainable stocks too for added brownie points.

The Fat Cat claims to always have gluten-free choices, but looking at their current menu, it looks like it's a choice on one, with no choice at all for pudding!

Homemade at Nether Edge - their food is fantastic. Always fresh, always a good choice of GF food including puds! They do burger nights on Weds and they are YUM
Blue Moon Cafe
Bistro Pierre good for a chain restaurant.

I know it's not Sheffield but El Piano in York (http://www.el-piano.com/) is absolutely fantastic. We've eaten there the last two times we've been to York and will no doubt return next time.

Fusion Cafe!
(http://www.academyofmakers.co.uk/fusion-cafe.html)
Plenty of things are gluten free including up to three cakes at a time - orange polenta and almond, courgette and lime buns and most of the time a cheesecake too, chocolate or fruit.
Plus we have home made rye bread with our soups or with our many different freshly made salads an example of some:
golden globe beetroot with orange and a fresh basil and balsamic reduction
tabbouleh with fresh corn and herbs
black turtle beans with sauteed peppers, onion and garlic
japanese rice noodles with romanesco and an oriental dressing
roasted squash, fennel and parsnip in a herby dressing
cucumber, cherry toms, peppers, onion and our own marinated olives

We also have other stuff like home cured salmon, chorizo, hummus etc as well as our changing specials!
Come check us out :)

We went to The Angel in Holmefield last weekend for Sunday lunch, and it was fantastic! We went a few years ago and it was OK, but we were a bit disappointed. I had a brownie for dessert which looked suspiciously like something you could have bought for a quarter of the price in Sainsburys!

But now it's great! My son had gluten-free fish and chips (lovely batter) and my wife had a gluten free roast. Roasts can be easily gluten free, but having gluten free gravy and Yorkshire pud was a real treat. And the desert chosen was an apricot and almond tart, which was really nice. Lots of choice for all courses all well marked on the menu. Highly recommended.

i have Coeliac and its poop.....however in sheffield there is a gluten free fish and chip shop at sharrowvale called Green steps....it does gf pies chips fish and its amazing. TGI fridays also has a GF menu....there is one in meadowhall now....Damons at crystal peaks hass a coeliac menu and ive found that Nando's are really good...they ahve an allergin list for whats in all of their food...you can see them cooking it and request for it separate...never had a problem yet. There is also a chinese which i haven't tried yet on west street...i think its call wu mei or something like that


hope this helps....i feel your pain :D

Fusion Cafe!

Plenty of things are gluten free including up to three cakes at a time - orange polenta and almond, courgette and lime buns and most of the time a cheesecake too, chocolate or fruit.
Plus we have home made rye bread with our soups or with our many different freshly made salads an example of some:
golden globe beetroot with orange and a fresh basil and balsamic reduction
tabbouleh with fresh corn and herbs
black turtle beans with sauteed peppers, onion and garlic
japanese rice noodles with romanesco and an oriental dressing
roasted squash, fennel and parsnip in a herby dressing
cucumber, cherry toms, peppers, onion and our own marinated olives

We also have other stuff like home cured salmon, chorizo, hummus etc as well as our changing specials!
Come check us out
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just a thought on this rye bread isn't gluten free :(

We make hand made gluten free sausages at our on farm butchery, you can pop in and get some, if you know of a retaurant that you want to stock them, let us know. We deal with several good restaurants already with our normal 20+ varieties of sausages

www.mossvalleyfinemeats.co.uk

silversmiths offer a good range,went there last week and the food was very good,also told the owner about greens gluten free beers and lagers so he may stock them soon.

The Bohemian on Chesterfield Road always have GF options, and the food is fantastic. Lots of interesting veggie & vegan choices as well. We also went to Loch Fyne on Glossop Road recently (only really any good if you like fish!) and there are plenty of GF dishes on the menu. The staff were quite knowledgeable about it as well, which always helps.
To be honest most restaurants will have something on the menu that can at least be adapted slightly to make it GF even if it isn't already, and if you phone in advance most places will be able to discuss your requirements and make sure there's something suitable that you'll like.

The restaurant in West One is Las Iguanas, fantastic food generally. That place started a real love of Tapas dishes with me and I now make a pretty good Xinxim and Moqueca(sp?).

Silversmiths Restaurant - Gluten Free Food

At Silversmiths we ensure that we always have a variety of dishes that are either gluten free as they are or are dishes that our chefs can tailor to make gluten free. Our menus are actually marked up so that all of the dishes that are gluten free are marked with a (g) and the dishes that we can tailor to be made gluten free are marked with a (gt). If for any reason the gluten free dishes that our on our menu are not to your liking our chef's will always be happy to offer an alternative using the fresh ingredients that we have in stock that day.

As an example the following are all dishes from last weekend’s A La Carte Menu that were available as gluten free dishes:

SILVERSMITHS WEEKEND A LA CARTE MENU –SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2011

STARTERS

Broccoli, asparagus & Jervaulaux Blue Cheese soup, crusty bread £4.50 (v)
Pogg Lane Free Range chicken & Whirlow Hall Farm gammon terrine £5.50
Asparagus & Yorkshire Brie, poached free range egg& micro salad £5.00
Lemon & dill cured salmon, salmon & cream cheese roulard, dressed leaf £5.50
Roast pear, Jervaulaux Blue Cheese & walnut salad £5.00 (v)

MAIN COURSES

Round Green Farm venison loin, thyme scented potato cake, baby root vegetables, rosemary jus £18.00
8oz rump of beef, hand-cut chips, celeriac & horseradish coleslaw £14.50
Roast salmon, samphire, red onion & cherry tomato salad £12.50
Pogg Lane free range chicken marinated in citrus & tarragon, crushed chive new potatoes £12.50
Hake, pea puree, confit tomatoes, golden beetroot £12.50
Roast pear, Jervaulaux Blue Cheese & walnut salad £10.50 (v)

DESSERTS

Raspberry yoghurt & mint pannacotta, vanilla shortbread, mini pavlova £4.90
Lemon & passion fruit posset, caramelised orange segments, sesame tuille £4.90
Selection of Yorkshire dairy cheeses, pickled celery, homemade chutney, fruit & walnut loaf £5.90

Please note that every Tuesday is 'Silversmiths Pie Night' and we are able to offer gluten free pies if you let us know you require any at time of booking. (If you are able to let us know a few days in advance we will be able to offer a greater variety of gluten free pie options).

I hope this post may be of use to anyone looking at this thread! If you would like any further information please don't hesitate to call us on 0114 270 6160 or for sample menus please see our website silversmiths-restauant.com.

Many thanks, Donna – Silversmiths :)

Silversmiths Restaurant – 111 Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NT tel: 0114 270 6160

The Riverside is going to be launching a new menu in the next coming month for people with celiac disease. The menu would be made up of delicious gluten free rustic meals. Updates of when this launch would be can be found on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_79428156340 so join our group for up and coming events, latest news and special offers from The Riverside in Kelham Island.!:D

We have now started making our own gluten free savoury tarts, and I've been trying out gluten free fairy cakes, in chocolate, lemon, victoria and coffee. I've just made some gluten free scones/rock cakes this morning. Our soups are always gluten free and we have just invested in a fryer to use for Coeliacs. We are having bistro nights on the 7th July and 18th August which have a good selection of Gluten free options. The July menu is on our website under events at www.rhinegoldgardencentre.co.uk. Including fish and chips! We are getting some nice recipes from our customers so the daily specials and the menu are developing all the time.

gluten free fish and chips at Keelings Racecommon Road Barnsley are delicious

Zizzi in Leopold Square will do pasta dishes using Dove Fram Fusilli.

http://www.zizzi.co.uk/food#filter=.menu-promo,.category-gluten-free

Taking this subject and widening it a little: as a newly diagnosed coeliac I am finding shopping for gluten free is very hit and miss especially when looking for things to use in baking and general cooking. What do people think of possible demand for a Gluten Free Shop in a place the size of Sheffield?

Fusion Cafe!
(http://www.academyofmakers.co.uk/fusion-cafe.html)

Plus we have home made rye bread with our soups or with our many different freshly made salads an example of some:



Rye bread isnt gluten free :( but the rest sounds good :)

Taking this subject and widening it a little: as a newly diagnosed coeliac I am finding shopping for gluten free is very hit and miss especially when looking for things to use in baking and general cooking. What do people think of possible demand for a Gluten Free Shop in a place the size of Sheffield?

Have u joined Coeliac UK? Its membership is around £20 per year but would recommend it to you as a good starting place for info. You get a guide to whats available on prescription and major supermarkets.

Sign up to Juvela, Dietary Specials (Nutrition Point), Glutafin, Genius etc websites/clubs as you get samples of their products and then u know what to order on prescription.

If you dont qualify for free prescriptions get a pre paid certificate which is around £110 per year but works out alot cheaper than paying monthly per item.

Hi this might be a bit of a long shot but does anyone know any restaurants in Sheffield that cater for Coeliacs but are bring your own alcohol too?

Does anyone know if BB's do this?

Thanks.

Have you looked up Sheffield Coeliacs group on the web There is a download of restaurants. I have not read it yet but its worth downloading and reading through also you could ring the restaurants and ask about wine as this would be a good resource.

Kcustard , Thanks for your reply I have been having PC probs. I now have my Coeliacs UK booklet. the Supermarket list is quite useful though I don't use many prepared foods its nice to know the wedges and chips that are available for a quick meal. Have now found Sheffield Coeliacs on the web. Are you a member of the local group?
Off to the Botanic Gardens today to the Plant Sale 11-3.

Tesco have just extended their range, they now do yoghurts and other chilled items

Mmmm but Yogurt is naturally gluten free. Sooooo?

TGI Friday's in Meadowhall has a gluten free menu if anybody's interested.

I just saw the free from labels, there were more than just yoghurts but didn't catch what they were

Well thanks for the TGI info I have never been in there.
I do go for live yogurt and have a favourite one Longley Farm. I have been trying out a Yogurt maker but only thin a failure really. I will have to try different recipes. I want to experiment with different baking recipes and flours. My first bread bake was no good, but I intend to keep on trying. I dont eat a great deal of manufactured stuff so its not a crisis to be diagnosed for me : more of a relief that I don't have to eat stuff that I don't really like any more. Because its actually killing me slowly I can decline it with good reason and not be thought bad mannered.

Kcustard , Thanks for your reply I have been having PC probs. I now have my Coeliacs UK booklet. the Supermarket list is quite useful though I don't use many prepared foods its nice to know the wedges and chips that are available for a quick meal. Have now found Sheffield Coeliacs on the web. Are you a member of the local group?
Off to the Botanic Gardens today to the Plant Sale 11-3.


I used to be a member of both coeliac uk and the sheffield coeliac group in my early days, but not anymore

wagamama at leopold square has big gluten free menu. there are some good choices.

I promised to give feedback on The Evening Wedding Reception at The old Rectory. There were Plenty of staff on hand but unfortunately none around the buffet after it had been announced. My plates of Gfree had been placed at the end of the buffet table and my sister(the Bride's Mother)who had gone to check the spread had to stand guard as people were naturally helping themselves not realising that it was for a special purpose. When the staff came back they were very helpful and the chef had made sure that the potato wedges were not coated in a glutenous flour There was plenty of salad on my plate and the filling I had asked for. I don't think that I will bother buying Gfree bread,it really needs to be made into an open sandwich. I might try making my own again.

I am now the pancake queen of Greenhill with several recipes for Gfree pancakes to my credit and an expert with my granny's griddle. I want to try making dohsa, dhosa? now, after watching someone make them on Utube Grinding the lentils will be a pain though. This is a great chance to be adventuous though I wish it had come earlier in my life as there might not be quite so much damage done to my body. Oh and my sweet plate was refilled when I was ready for it. So no real harm done.

Fancying a cheeseburger me and my sister called at Uncle Sams on Ecclesall Rd. The staff are so understanding and really helpful, they knew what we were talking about and I couldn't praise them more! My sister has severe intolerance to gluten and faces a lot of indifference from restaurants so this was really refreshing. The burgers are 100% beef, the cheese sauce is gluten free, and they used a clean seperate fryer to do the chips in, the only thing she couldn't have was a bread bun! They couldn't have been more helpful. We were really happy with them. They also said if we called in advance they would be more prepared. Plus the food was delicious :)

been told that silversmiths are doing a gluten free night on the 11th june,could be worth a trip,i`m going.any other forummers interested,maybe we could meet and have a chat.

I know its short notice but we are having a caribbean evening on Saturday 23rd June and a lot of the food on the menu is gluten free, there will also be gluten free deserts and you can bring your own wine or beer, full details can be found on our website at www.rhinegoldgardencentre.co.uk. or give us a ring on 0114 285 1487. We also have bistro evenings once a month that you can bring your own drinks to and we always have a good selection of gluten free meals available. On a daily basis we have now started doing gluten free pasta dishes, and today I made a rhubarb and apple struesel as a gf dessert option. We look forward to seeing you, if you are in the area:)

Piccolo's on West Street always has gluten free pasta available whenever I've been. And then of course there's always Green Steps for Fish and Chips.

I'm generally disappointed with the gluten free options available in Sheffield compared to other big cities. I was in Manchester the other weekend and found a Pizza restaurant that makes its bases from scratch and do really good GF ones. Surely there must be some restauranteurs wanting to take money from us!

If you want home made pizza bases, Nonna's do them, down on Ecclesall Road. A bit pricey, but nice. And gluten free option for pud, too.

Otto's - went last week and it was fab and they are really good about gluten free and obviously understand this diet, which is always reassuring, also Papa Cicci whatever its called at Crosspool - very good and understand the diet. most Indian restuarants are very good and recently went to Ashoka - fab food there too.

we should keep this thread up to date! There are not many GF places listed in Coeliac UK unfortunately.

Gill

I've got an app called Coeliac Map, and it shows you where is good for gluten free. Problem is, there aren't so many places on the map. It's up to users to add reviews, and I've put a few up so far. If more people put reviews on, it will be more useful, and easier to find places than reading through this forum.

Here's the link: http://www.coeliacmap.com/

Currently, there's apps for Android and Windows phones, but anyone can use their website.

I need some help - I am having a 'do' and there are GLuten Intolerent people coming - are there any supermarkets that have party food that is gluten free?
I know the cold roast chicken drunsticks are ok, but I don't want to have to look through all the ingredients of ALL the packs in ALL the supermarkets.

Does anyone know what I can get?

Also, I've seen on gluten free sites that 'real cheese' is gluten free, is this just stock standard cheese, or is brie, camembert, smoked, blue et all ok?

Hi Scozzie

Party food is always tricky for gluten-free diets as it's normally got pastry or breadcrumbs on. I know of a good place to order online if you want things like small quiches etc (Lifestyle Healthcare - www.gfdiet.com) but I think you might need to order a min of 6 packs, and it'll take a few days to arrive. As for supermarkets, M&S seem to be good (eg small gf sausages). Most supermarkets have free-from sections, which might be a better place to look, rather than checking the ingredients in the normal places.

All cheese of all kinds should be gluten free, unless they've put a crumb or something around it. Most cold meats are gf but check ingredients. Crisps can be hit and miss. Lots that used to be OK now aren't (avoid Walkers, hola hoops, Pringles). More expensive brands seem to be best (Kettle Chips, Tyrrells etc but check packs for individual flavours - these brands are pretty good at labelling and say when they contain gluten).

Veg sticks are always good. Check ingredients of dips. Sandwiches can be made from gf bread (fresh generally nicer than long-life sealed packs). Just be careful what filling you put in and avoid contamination when making.

One important tip is to let your gf guests know what is gf otherwise they'll avoid lots of things that they could have.

Hope your do goes well...

Hi Scozzie

how lovely that you are making an effort to provide for your gluten free guests! I agree with what Tinhob says - M and S is your best bet but Sainsburys, Asda, Tesco, Co-op and Morrisons all have a Free From aisle - these are marked on the boards above the aisles so most things there are marked GF. You could set out a special tray or table and mark it gluten free if you have a few GF people coming - one of the concerns is will the food be contaminated with gluten if its on a table with everything else - but its easy just to make a tray up that is all GF. Sainsbury's and Tesco do some decent breads so you can make sandwiches - just make sure you keep them (including the butter!) away from the 'normal' stuff. I would be happy for someone to provide a decent plain salad - morrisons or M & S for example do one ready made in a bowl without any dressings and that will be fine, some ham (not breaded), cheese, sliced beef with some coleslaw and potato salad - most will be GF but check and a packet of breadcakes, a new pack of butter (so its not got crumbs in!). if you're doing jackets or chips they are fine - but dont cook anything with gluten in the same oil first! M & S do have a list of what's GF and if you ask an assistant there they will check for you Im sure.

some packet GF biscuits or buns will go down a treat.

hope that helps - its not really too bad to cater for us GFers and hope Ive given you some tips to help make it a good night. Im sure your friend/s will really appreciate your consideration.

or do a chilli and dont add flour and it should be fine with rice!

Gill

Taking this subject and widening it a little: as a newly diagnosed coeliac I am finding shopping for gluten free is very hit and miss especially when looking for things to use in baking and general cooking. What do people think of possible demand for a Gluten Free Shop in a place the size of Sheffield?

Tesco on Spital Hill and ASDA at Parson Cross have a very large variety of GF food!

ASDA i think is the best for the frozen stuff! :) :)

Went into ASDA (Parson Cross) two days ago and they have advent calendars that are 'free from' everything you can think of! :hihi: literally everything!

also it's possible to get GF at Indian restaurants if you pick carefully.
maybe the Cealiac soc provide an info leaflet on eating out?

I recently went to the toby carvery,dronfield.lots of choices for gluten free,staff very knowledgable and they make their own desserts which are gluten free.3 types of crumble and custard,ice cream sundaes and sponge pudding,well worth a visit.

hi all,

Just to report that Pizza Hut in town centre now has the GF option :love::):D

Hoping to taste test tonight so will report back my findings!

Hello,
whats the latest regarding the GF selection,ie chip shops best supermarkets in sheffield and eating out.

i still by Tesco on Spital Hill being the best but it depends what you like...

Went to Italian Kitchen on Sunday on Eccy Road they do GF pasta AMAZING!

Nearly everything on the Proud Potato menu is guaranteed GF. Check the website or ask the staff. :) It's on Middlewood Road opposite Leppings Lane Tramstop. Check on Facebook.

Hi, We have been expanding our range of home produced foods made from gluten free ingredients, we have a wide range of cakes, puddings, savoury tarts and generally 2-3 dishes on the specials board that are made with Gluten free ingredients, including pasta, and sometimes curry.We also have Bistro evenings once a month that have a large selection of main courses and puddings to choose from. We are The Old Glasshouse cafe located in the grounds of Gardenstyle, West Lane, Sheffield S6 6SN. details of our April Bistro menu are located on the website. www.rhinegoldgardencentre.co.uk. Thanks.