Is Hyderabad safe for celiacs?

Yes — Hyderabad scores 8/10 for gluten-free travel, helped by two fully dedicated GF restaurants (Only Gluten Free and Millet Ruchulu) and generally English-speaking, accommodating staff at upscale restaurants and hotels.

What are the best gluten-free restaurants in Hyderabad?

Only Gluten Free and Millet Ruchulu are both 100% dedicated gluten-free restaurants. Almond House is a well-known sweets shop with labeled GF options, and e'woke is a vegan cafe with a solid GF menu including pizza and pasta.

Can you find gluten-free food in Hyderabad supermarkets?

Dedicated GF grocery products are limited in Hyderabad specifically — bring backup snacks and check hotel concierge or imported packaged goods, and search Justdial for gluten-free food retailers near your hotel.

Gluten-Free Restaurants & Celiac Guide to Hyderabad, India

Where to Stay

Recommended

Where I stayed

ITC Kohenur, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hyderabad

Kokapet, Hyderabad

Why Stay Here

A Luxury Collection property with five restaurants on site — including Kebabs & Kurries, which explicitly offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan menus. Like most Luxury Collection hotels, staff are generally receptive to dietary requests made in advance.

5 On-Site Restaurants GF Menu Options Vegetarian & Vegan Friendly

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Gluten-Free Survival Guide

Key Phrases

"నాకు గ్లుటెన్ అలర్జీ ఉంది" I have a gluten allergy

"గోధుమ పిండి లేకుండా" Without wheat flour

Grocery Stores

Search Justdial for "Gluten Free Food Product Retailers" near your hotel — dedicated GF grocery chains are limited in Hyderabad specifically
Larger supermarket chains (More, Reliance Fresh) carry some free-from packaged goods — check labels carefully
Hotel concierge or imported packaged snacks as a reliable backup

Safe Cuisines

Dosa and idli — naturally gluten-free rice and lentil batter
Rice-based curries with dal (lentils)
Always confirm sambar isn't thickened with wheat flour before ordering

Certification to Look For

India has no formal national gluten-free certification body. The Celiac Society of India is an advocacy and support organization, not a labeling authority — always verify ingredients directly with kitchen staff rather than relying on a certification mark.

Score Breakdown

Dedicated GF restaurants

Menu labeling

Staff knowledge & safety

Density of GF dining

Grocery availability

8/10 Overall GF Score

Easy

GF Friendly Restaurants

4 spots

5/5 4/5 3/5 2/5 1/5 Closed Hotel

Almond House

GF Options

Sweets / Mithai

Went here

GF Score

Safety Notes

An established mithai shop with several menu items clearly labeled GF and eggless. No explicit cross-contamination protocol found, so confirm with staff which items are prepared separately.

What to Order

The GF-labeled sweets here were genuinely excellent — ask staff to point out the full labeled selection.

Location

Multiple locations across Hyderabad

Only Gluten Free

100% GF

Multi-Cuisine

Traveler recommended

GF Score

Safety Notes

A fully dedicated gluten-free facility — no cross-contamination risk from wheat anywhere on the menu.

What to Order

The entire menu is safe, including lactose-free and wheat-free options across multiple locations.

Location

Gachibowli / Rajendra Nagar

Millet Ruchulu

100% GF

Indian · Healthy

Traveler recommended

GF Score

Safety Notes

The entire menu is built on millets — an inherently gluten-free kitchen with no wheat on the premises.

What to Order

Millet-based dosas, rotis, and rice bowls — the whole menu is designed around it.

Location

Hafeezpet / Venkata Ramana Colony

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e'woke

GF Options

Vegan · Gourmet Cafe

Traveler recommended

GF Score

Safety Notes

A vegan-forward kitchen lowers cross-contact risk overall; ask for the GF pizza base specifically.

What to Order

GF pizza, pesto edamame fettuccine, and the quinoa kebab.

Location

Sainikpuri, Secunderabad

Getting Around

Walking

The Old City around Charminar rewards walking — market lanes, mosques, and bazaars sit close together. Elsewhere, Hyderabad is spread out and not especially pedestrian-friendly.

Best for: Old City exploration

Metro

The Hyderabad Metro's three lines are modern and air-conditioned, efficient for reaching key sights and business districts, though coverage of the historic Old City is limited.

Best for: Longer cross-city trips

Auto-Rickshaws & Rideshare

Autos are everywhere — negotiate the fare upfront or book through Ola Auto / Uber Auto for fixed pricing. Uber and Ola cabs are widely available for door-to-door trips, and Rapido bike-taxis are handy for quick, budget-friendly short hops.

Best for: Short hops & convenience

Buses

TSRTC state buses connect the whole city on a budget, though routes can be confusing for first-time visitors.

Best for: Budget travel

Local Tip

Rapido bike-taxis are a good option for quick, budget-friendly short hops when traffic is heavy.

Landmarks & Must-See Spots

2 spots

Charminar

Historic

The city's iconic 16th-century monument, with four grand arches marking the heart of the Old City's bustling market square — bangles, pearls, and street food stalls spill out in every direction.

Old City, Hyderabad

Went here

Birla Temple

Historic

A hilltop white-marble temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, built from Rajasthani marble with panoramic views over the city below.

Naubat Pahad, Hyderabad

Went here

Things to Do

Tours & Experiences

Charminar Old City Heritage Walking Tour

Ticketed

A guided 3-hour walk through the Old City's colorful markets, historic mosques, Chowmahalla Palace, and Mecca Masjid, with stories from the Nizam dynasty woven throughout.

3 hours Old City

Book Tour

Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Half-Day Tour

Ticketed

A half-day tour to the hilltop Golconda Fort and the nearby Qutub Shahi Tombs, with skip-the-line tickets, hotel pickup, and the option to catch the fort's evening light show.

6 hours Golconda

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What to Pack

April · Pre-Monsoon Heat

Comfortable walking shoes Old City cobblestones and market lanes call for sturdy, broken-in shoes.
Essential
Reusable water bottle Stay hydrated in the heat; many hotels offer filtered refill stations.
Essential
Universal power adapter India uses Type C/D/M sockets at 230V.
Essential
Hand sanitizer & wet wipes Useful for street food stalls and markets on the go.
Essential
Portable charger Long sightseeing days with heavy phone/map use.
Essential
Printed English GF/celiac dining card Upscale restaurant and hotel staff generally speak English well; a printed card makes explaining celiac needs quick and unambiguous.
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Backup GF snack bars Handy for long transfers or days when GF options run thin.
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Electrolyte packets Helps offset heat and travel fatigue over a busy multi-city trip.
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Basic digestive aid A just-in-case backup for unfamiliar kitchens.
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Sun hat & high-SPF sunscreen April approaches Hyderabad's intense pre-monsoon heat, which can hit the mid-30s°C.
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Extra electrolyte / hydration packets The heat and humidity add up fast while sightseeing outdoors.
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Breathable, loose-fitting fabrics For walking around Charminar and the Old City in full sun.
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Travel Tips

Hyderabad is genuinely one of the easier Indian cities to eat gluten-free in, thanks to two fully dedicated GF restaurants — Only Gluten Free and Millet Ruchulu — a rarity for a metro this size.
Even at restaurants that seem safe, always confirm sambar and curry gravies aren't thickened with wheat flour — it's a common, invisible thickener in South Indian and Hyderabadi cooking.
Skip street chaat unless you trust the vendor's spice source — Hyderabadi chaat is a particular risk, since chaat masala and bulk spice mixes often contain asafoetida (hing) cut with wheat flour.
If you're not near a dedicated GF spot, restaurants inside larger hotels like the ITC are a reliable fallback — trained staff and enough scale to accommodate dietary requests.