[Updated 5th July 2025]
Here is my list of my favourite restaurants in Galway that cater for Gluten Free. These are the places I've been to multiple times, that have great gluten free options and I've never had a problem with been glutened at any of them. Of course I still always mention I'm coeliac so they can take extra precautions when preparing the food. I'll continue adding to this list but for now these are my favourite ones :)
The Crazy Corn
Everything in here is gluten free, it was a lovely feeling ordering and not having to worry at all. Most of their ingredients are corn based and naturally gluten free. I had the Arepa and it was delicious. Arepa is a type of food made of ground maize dough stuffed with a filling and found primarily in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela.
Hooked
Hooked is located on Henry street and have great options for Coeliacs. They understand about cross contamination and use separate fryers. My favourites from here included the battered fish and chips and the spicy coated Calamari.
Magnetti's Salthill
The owners of Magnetti's invited me in to try their gluten free options in June and I was not disappointed. Everything was incredible. I've since been back to try more. They take extra care when preparing the gluten free options to make them as Coeliac safe as possible. In the morning before anything else they separate the cheese and toppings so they can reduce cross contamination on Coeliac orders. The pizza comes in a an individual package and is cooked on the tray that it comes with. I have the Diavola, which was delicious, a light and crispy base with the most incredible toppings. It had Nduja wich is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage. Then for dessert we had the most incredible tiramisu, something I've never really had tried before. They also have loads of GF options in a separate compartment in the display fridge. On the second visit (not an invite) I had to try the wild mushroom pasta (Pappardelle Porcini), which was also incredible, super creamy and the pasta was really delicious. My partner have the Lamb Ragu pasta (Rigatoni) which was nice too, but I definitely preferred the mushroom pasta. I highly recommend this place, I'll probably be back again before the end of the summer.
Thai Garden Galway
Lots of Gluten Free options to choose from here. I can't believe I only discovered this place last Christmas as I am a big fan of Thai food. I had the fresh spring rolls for starters and Crispy Duck for the main. It was delicious.
Greens & Co
Green & Co is always a treat, they always have loads of gluten free options on the menu and they are 100% Vegan too. Anytime I go in they usually have new stuff to try on their menu too and I've never been disappointed.
La Collina
I really love La Collina, which is a little Italian restaurant in Salthill. The staff are always so friendly and well aware of gluten free. The pasta carbonara is the best. They usually have a gluten free cheesecake sometimes too, which is always delicious, if you can fit it in after a big feed of pasta.
Woooza
Woooza pizza was phenomenal. I got the Margherita di Buffalo and cannot wait to try more. The base was light and crispy. When I called them they told me the gluten free pizza is cooked in a separate metal tray in the oven.
Smashbird
This is one of my new favourite places in Galway, must of the menu can be made gluten free. They don't use wheat in their flour for the breaded chicken. I ended up getting the Butter Milk Chicken Burger and fries. I also got to try the Korean popcorn chicken (just without the sauce as that wasn't gluten free. It was delicious, was the first time trying a buttermilk chicken burger and it did not disappoint. Next time I will try their smash burger.
Kashmir
This has to be my favourite spot for Indian food in town. I am one of those people that goes back and orders the very same thing every time 🙈 I always get the onion bhajis for starters and for the main it has to be the Chicken Tikka Masala. It's tough to find gluten free Bhaji that is gluten free so it that's your thing, you will enjoy these.
Menlo Park Hotel
I love this place because a lot of their menu can be done gluten free. They do a great GF burger and I've managed to get GF cheesecake in here before too. I've also tried their pizza and battered fish and chips.
Blackrock Cottage Salthill
If you are in Salthill and want to go for a dip in the swim or a walk on the prom, there is a lovely little restaurant now at Blackrock Diving Board. There are a nice few gluten free options on the menu, I had the Blackrock Poke Bowl (Organic Brown Rice, Wakame Salad, Roasted Celeriac, Lemon Courgette, Pomegranate). IT's super tasty, I've gotten it a couple of times now.
Lana
Lana has so many gluten free options. They're a Thai restaurant and take-away in Salthill and I just really love them. It is here where I had my first spice box! I usually get the Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken with chips or a Spice Box.
Kai Galway
Kai is a lovely place and always have some gluten free options, they sometimes have gluten free cakes and desserts to choose from. I've been in here for brunch a few times and it's always super tasty and beautifully presented.
Brasserie
Brasserie is a really nice restaurant in town. Loads of gluten free options and the food is just incredible. I usually get the Sticky Korean Style Chicken or Sea Trout on the lunch menu.
There are loads of great gluten free options in Galway now but you do need to always make sure to mention you are Coeliac and double check how the food is prepared. For example, if a place is extra busy they might need to sue all their fries on that day and not be able to provide a gluten free fryer for the chips. Beside the Crazy Corn, all other restaurants cook with gluten ingredients in their restaurants so there is always a risk of cross contamination. If something doesn't seem right, make sure to double check with the waiting staff or chef.
Ginos Galeto
Gino's have gluten free cones and icecream on shop street!
