This was the best meal we've had in London so far!! Excellent food and as vegans it was awesome to actually have items to choose from! The staff were all so friendly and kind! We will definitely eat here every time we come to London! read more

Initial Reaction: completely gluten-free. An amazing paradise if you are celiac (coeliac) or gluten-free by choice. Anything on the menu, you can order. They also offer vegan and vegetarian options if you don't eat meat or dairy. The service was prompt between the drink and food orders with the server making sure we had what we needed during our stay. Recommended by our friend who met up with us for brunch, the Angel-based restaurant is lovely and easily walkable from the Angel Underground Station. The Angel Pate was a great starter and wicked tasty, also vegan friendly. The niche fried chicken was absolutely fabulous as was the truffle Mac and cheese. The marination and spiced coating were wicked delectable and the truffle Mac and cheese was to die for. We probably could have just ordered that and been fine. We also split the Glamorgan Potato Cake with a fried beer-battered (gluten free) onion ring was heavenly, made with plant-based cream cheese, leek, and spring onion. The sun-dried tomato and basil gnocchi was decent but the highlight was the potato cake. The Limoncello Spritz and the Aperol Spritz were very good cocktails during our time, with the latter being the mainstay. Definitely well recommended if you are gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free, and/or vegan. read more

Too expensive for this level of food. Too noisy. I had a 26£ burger with bacon which barely had any tatse. And the sticky toffee pudding was like sand, with no discernable taste. read more

Charming dining place with an impressive gluten free menu. The Camembert appetizer was yummy and the cocktails were great.

It was wonderful to have a completely gluten free menu. My husband and I shared the Parmesan donuts. These were very cheesy and tasty. I only wish there was more of the tomato/red pepper sauce that came with it. I had the Niche chicken which is fried breast chicken. It was perfectly crisp and spiced on the outside and juicy on the inside. Preferred the aioli dip it came with as it balanced out the spice but it comes with a bbq dip as well. Also tried two desserts. The blondie and tiramisu. I wasn't the biggest fan of the blondie. It was made with sun butter which I hadn't really tasted before and didn't love the texture but my husband enjoyed it. I preferred the tiramisu which was non-traditional being lemon flavored. Reminded me of a trifle. Highly recommend this place. read more

This place was a complete joke. We ordered our food and it came to the table an hour and 20 minutes later. Some of our dishes were outstanding and some were inedible. The waitress apologized profusely to some of the customers for the long long wait times but completely ignored other diners. I went to the restaurant looking forward to a great dining experience, but all 4 of us left completely disappointed and mistreated. On top of all of this, we paid for the horrible experience. read more

We were very much looking forward to this GF restaurant but were beyond disappointed with our meals and the way we were treated. We had a waiter on his first night and he couldn't answer any of our questions. My wife ordered the Buddha bowl which came out not as described on the menu and was cold. The menu said it has roasted vegetables and all they gave were raw tomatoes. We complained to waiter who brought the manager who said she would have to look at the menu and talk to the kitchen and she never came back. One of the owners came over to see why we did not enjoy our meal and he did not want to listen and just berated my wife that she should have asked for manager, which she did. 3 other tables also complained of issues tonight. Another guest came over to our table after hearing the owner yelling to apologize to my wife telling her she didn't deserve to be treated like that. I had chicken schnitzel which was very greasy. I would never go back based on the way they treat their customers. read more

We were looking for a gluten-free restaurant in London because my son has celiac disease and we settled on Niche because of its good reviews. I didn't expect it to be as formal as it was, and the waitstaff seemed somewhat put off by our slightly frazzled American family. Nevertheless, they got us seated without a reservation and we ordered. Things went downhill from there. First, the waiter actually instructed us to put our napkins on our laps when the food arrived. I would have put my napkin on my lap after the food was put down without the reminder, and I have never, ever been instructed on where to put my napkin down before. Was it because we are American? Was it because we had kids? Either way, unacceptable. Then, the food came and it was not great while being extremely expensive. The tomato soup was too spicy and too thick to eat on its own - more like a pasta sauce. The potato cake and onion rings were overly greasy and had strange toppings. The salmon app was rubbery and not nearly as good of quality as a similar item we ordered at Pret a few days ago. Overall, I literally couldn't wait to leave this place. We topped up at a local cafe afterwards and lamented the money wasted at Niche. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! I am gluten free and dairy free and allergic to oats and this place was FANTASTIC. My only critique is the service is a little slow but it's understandable as they send the food up on a little elevator and have a small space. I had the bread selection and it was hands down best gluten free dairy free oat free bread ive ever had. That is a must have. My mother (gluten free) had the short rib and loved it and my other party member who is neither gluten or dairy free had the gnocchi and said it was better than any regular dairy-gluten-full gnocchi he has ever had. Definitely would suggest this restaurant and its definitely worth the journey (15 minutes from the strand). I cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed this place! (dont wear long pants or jacket as its quite warm inside) I would add a photo but it quite literally looked so amazing i had to shove it in my face. This was my gluten free heaven. 100% coming back next time im in london. read more

The ambiance was beautiful , the restaurant was beautifully decorated and the waiters/hostesses made sure that guests where well taken care of. I ordered the donuts as a starter, they tasted more like a croquette with a very doughy interior and the tomato sauce was very sweet. However, the curry chicken pie was incredible! The crust was so flaky and held the delicious filling so well. I didn't bother eating the potatoes that came on the side, there was a similar issue with the sauce for them being way too sweet. Finally the waitress recommended to tiramisu for dessert and it was truly amazing, the perfect amount of sweetness and every aspect went so nicely together. Ive been gluten free for about 5 years, I'm a pretty decent home cook and have a high standard for gf food. I wouldn't say this restaurant exceeded my expectations but it was a pretty lovely night out. Since I'm from out of the country I don't know if I'll be returning but I recommend it to anyone visiting the area , the price point is fair and makes it more accessible, and it's definitely a treat to feel such a deep sense of safety when eating out. read more

Amazing!! Can not say enough about all the offerings. There were 4 of us and we got a large variety of the menu between us all. Everything was spot on for flavor and texture for those that find some gluten free items trying. AMAZINGGGG CAN NOT EVEN COMPLETE HOW AWESOME IT IS!! read more

Wow. I'm so used to settling for food, rather than having real choices. This place is excellent. Delicious food and friendly staff!!

Such a lovely little spot to enjoy a GF dinner. Every nice staff, delicious food, and chill vibe. I will be sure to come here the next time we're in London. This is a must visit for anyone GF, Period. read more

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Our dinner at Niche was the best of our meals in London! With a Celiac son and another who's a picky eater, we typically worry about dining out (especially so far from America), but our experience at Niche was a unanimous vote for favorite. While it is always a boon to find a 100% gluten-free restaurant, finding one that also offers delicious options for the whole family and impeccable service in a warm and inviting space is like a gift that keeps on giving. We may have over-ordered out of excitement, but it was totally worth it. Our family of four enjoyed the Caesar salad and angel pate (a must-have!) for starters, followed by entrees of short ribs, steak Dianne, pan-seared cod, and breaded chicken (beloved by even our fussiest eater). We also devoured the mac-and-cheese side dish and rounded out the meal with pecan pie and ice cream. It was a well-received meal after long walks admiring the Shoreditch street art, but also a gem of a dining experience from start to finish. If Niche ever finds its way to America, they can count on us to be loyal patrons. read more

Ate here for lunch today and it was a nice, cozy place a bit outside the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas. The entire restaurant is gluten free and certified which was amazing to find. We ordered the sausage and mash and the hamburger. The burger and chips were super good and the sausage and mash (I got the smoky) was very smoky. Wish I ordered something else instead of the sausage and mash. We were too full to have dessert but the table next to us seemed to really enjoy their crumble and brownie. Overall, we would definitely return again! read more

Niche - British Near Me - London, XGL

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It's been a long while since a cheap and cheerful Thai restaurant occupied this location. It was always packed and the obvious choice for a quick meal before or after a visit to Sadler's Wells. There is now a great choice of restaurants in walking distance to the theatre, and Niche does a good job positioning itself as the pre-theatre choice with a special pre-theatre menu. This includes a starter and a main for £16. A bit of a shame when you prefer dessert as a second course - it starts getting expensive when you add it all together ... I think you probably get a feeling of better value in winter when pies and bangers and mash are a more attractive option. The summer choices are basically salads. I went for the superfood one which was OK, just OK, which is actually very disappointing. If you follow my reviews you know that I am an absolute sucker for a good salad bar, and I've munched my way through a mountain of superfoods over the years. This one reminded me of the mixed salads at Pizza Express where you always get the exact same number of tomato wedges and cucumber slices. The Niche superfood salad was basically a mount of lettuce leaves with a small-ish number of avocado, squash and feta pieces arranged around its edges. I didn't even recognise the quinoa as it was sprinkled sparingly on top rendering it tasteless. The dressing seemed to consist of lemon juice only. This is the sort of salad that makes you feel good for being healthy in the old-fashioned healthfood store sense - eating for function rather than fun. The starter was the opposite as I opted for a basket of deep fried cheese balls. They weren't actually very cheesy but tasty enough. Not quite sure what else they contained as the restaurant is famously gluten free. Having not finished my greens (defeated by those lettuce leaves), I needed some sweet comfort. Treacle tart, cheese cake and something chocolately all sounded tempting enough but ice cream won out on one of the year's hottest days - the salted caramel variety was delicious. I will probably come again, on a cold night, to gorge on all the greasy foods. Hopefully by then staff have got the pre-theatre service ethic down to a T - it's a bit annoying having to repeatedly call them over when it should be obvious you're on a schedule ... read more

Always lovely to find a place where the a celiac girl can truly choose anything on the menu. Plus they've got a nice wine selection. Their Parmesan and Cheddar "doughnuts" are to die for and it's always great to get gluten-free fried chicken! Honestly, I usually just get appetizers when I go! Their entrees are ok but not as delicious as the appetizers and much more expensive. If you're in London and gluten-free it's a must! read more

Couple of highlights: it's gluten free (although it's not that obvious from the food), good highlighting of vegetarian/vegan/lacto-vegetarian on the menu, and possibly the best part - they pay their staff the London living wage. Portions were pretty decent sized, and all really tasty...although they lost a star for their attentiveness (even if they were cute). Will definitely be coming back for more. read more

I don't know how I've stayed in the dark about this place. A friend of mine found it and since our meal there I haven't stopped thinking about it. The entire menu is gluten free and they're definitely pretty clued up on food intolerances and allergies. The menu is vast and definitely has something for everyone. The chicken burger is absolutely delicious, though next time I'm desperate to try the fried chicken. Their desserts too.... the chocolate brownie which is warm enough to melt in your mouth... I can't even describe how good it is! Amazing! The waiter we had was a little weird and kept trying to convince us to buy everything else on the menu, but aside from that this place is my new favourite place to eat in London. I can't wait to take more and more people there and eat more and more brownie. read more

Gluten free heaven for the two coeliacs in our party, and pretty good food in its own right. Unfortunately white gluten free bread just isn't as good as the glutinous stuff, but their Parmesan doughnuts were still tasty. Do not recommend the raspberry coconut blancmange. Almost all of it was left uneaten. Chocolate tart was quite good though. read more

Had pre-theater dinner last night with a friend. To start off, the host was friendly, a nice (and shocking!) development in London. I got the superfood salad for £12. A mix of broccoli, sprouts, slivered carrots, feta cheese and greens (I may be missing something). It was a heaping portion and they kindly followed my instructions to put the dressing-olive oil- on the side. That being said £12 is still a bit pricey for salad! It was good, not fantastic. My friend had the goat cheese salad with raspberry sauce and figs. She liked it much. We each had a glass of the house white- a Portuguese vinho branco that was a perfect balance between sweet and dry. read more

I went to Niche before we went to a performance to a performance at Sadler's Wells. Nice general British food to catch as you're passing by. I wouldn't go out of my way to travel here, nor would I plan on catching up with friends at Niche. It is a good place to go to before a performance as it's so close. My suggestions to the restaurant would be to increase their diversity in the food and wine list. read more

Located right next to Sadler's Wells Dancer Theater, it is a natural choice for a pre-theater quick bite. It is actually quite cute on its own right with big windows and clean white furniture, occupying a street corner. It is a bakery as well, so you can find quiche and pies as the main offerings. The menu is quite British and I found it a bit hard to find items that I would like to have since I wasn't too hungry. I settled on a salad with goat cheese on toast. It was really delicious with two generous pieces of lightly roasted goat cheese on warm toast. I will definitely order it again next time I come to Sadler's Wells read more

Niche - Goat cheese on toast salad - British Near Me - London, XGL

We were visiting from California, I have celiac with a dairy allergy and the staff was awesome! The restaurant was a little out of our way, but totally worth the trip. I highly recommend for great service and incredible food, I was even able to have a desert! Thank you for a great time! read more

Niche - British Near Me - London, XGL

Fantastic modern all gluten free British food. Absolutely delicious sausage and mash (topped with fried onion rings) and the passionfruit cheesecake for dessert was amazing. The non-Celiacs in our group were raving about it for days too! read more

I'd been traveling all day & stopped here for dinner. The place had a very cozy, warm atmosphere. I had the Superfood salad. It was a much larger portion than I imagined & it was filled with a mix of tasty veggies, quinoa and greens that really hit the spot! I only wish I would have had room for dessert! :) read more

Very busy. Make a reservation if you plan to eat here. People showing up are often turned away as it's a popular spot and doesn't have much room. They don't have a permit for outside, so you can only drink outside, not eat. The cheddar donuts were amazing so do yourself a favor and order double. The gnocchi was okay, it needed more of a sauce or flavor. They were a bit gummy, and had too much mushroom. read more

good! staff are so nice. bread isn't that great though & a lot of the gluten free items aren't altered gluten free versions of an item, but the item without bread. ie pigs in a blanket is just sausage wrapped in bacon read more

Absolutely AMAZING food and staff!!!!!! From the variety of delicious food options to the amazing hospitable servers and manager that made us feel like family and home away from home. I wish I lived in London because I would be frequenting this gem restaurant!!!! A big thank you to Simone and Michael who made our last night in London amazing and memorable!!!! Nicolle and Stephanie adore you both!!!!! read more

We came here as a family for the GF menu. The food was very good, but service was soooo slow. Would not recommend for parties over 5 as you get seated in the front area which is where they wash the dishes so feels a bit like you are eating in the dish room. read more

I really love this cafe. I found it by chance while walking to the Angel tube from Clerkenwell and am so glad I stopped in. What was meant to be a one hour visit max turned into almost 4 hours. It was easy to get a table and I enjoyed a few coffees while working. There are big windows so there's a lot of natural light, free wifi and a very friendly staff. They didn't rush me at all and made me feel very welcome. I learned that this is also a gluten-free restaurant and will definitely check it out for food! Also, it's really close to the Angel tube, but not down on the main drag, so I feel like this is a hidden gem. I will definitely come back! read more

The food was incredible!!!! If you are gluten-free or not it is the best place to eat in London!!! I had the Beef & Chorizo pie with a spicy Vegetable fritter for starter and onion rings on the side. If you have to be gluten- free and miss your steak and Guinness pie, worry no more; the Beef & Chorizo pie is a great substitution. The Spicy Vegetable fritter was to die for good and the onion rings are fresh and battered their, no frozen onion rings and no guilt for eating gluten. My husband had the burger; the bun was incredible and the coleslaw was flavored of buttermilk, garlic and onions. Don't miss it! Or any other guilty pleasure you've been without by being gluten-free. I highly recommend that it is worth the trip! read more

I wouldn't waste your time, staff are pretty rude, and what place does bookings for breakfast...? It was half empty... Many better options!

This was probably my best dining experience ever!! I loved the diverse menu and the fact I could simply go in and order like a normal person was such a wonderful experience!! I actually went back the next night for two visits on a 3 day trip. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in London. read more

Rude service. They rudely refused to seat me as a party of one, despite having several small tables open. Ate elsewhere, and after finishing, the restaurant was still nearly empty. Bizarre. read more

Fried chicken, turkey pie, quiche, sweets and fresh salads all delicious. A Mecca for celiacs and coeliacs (those Brits and their spelling). Cheerful owner and team. It's a small place so book ahead. read more

Do yourself a favor if you're in London and go here for dinner. My wife and I were taken here by a friend, and if you're vegan/vegetarian or gluten intolerant, you'll love this place. And if you're not any of those things, you'll still love this place because they do have meat dishes. The staff is very friendly, and the service is great. The food? Fantastic. There's a theater next door, so try going when a play is being performed and you'll avoid the post-play crowd. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We will definitely go back next time we're in London. read more

Nice little place off the beaten track in islington that serves locally sourced produce. Had the Victorian sausages which were delicious. The humous was also tastey! Great value with the taste card! read more

Nice atmosphere and good service. However, the food for brunch was only okay. The Eggs Benedict were over-poached, with too much and too thick hollandaise that overpowered the rest of the dish. read more

I have been once before and I would have said decent things about the food. Today I went in with two other moms and three prams at 1130am. The restaurant was completely empty but we were told we could not bring the prams to a table. We could not move a table together to accommodate prams, nothing was possible. They would rather us leave then give them some business. We were in shock to be turned away so rudely from an empty restaurant. We came across the street to 'The Gate' restaurant and have been very generously accommodated! We will not be returning to Niche. read more