GF Friendly Restaurants
13 spots
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Woozza Wood Fired Pizza
Pizza / Italian
Went here
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Safety Notes
GF pizza with authentic Neapolitan GF dough imported from Italy. Doesn’t use a separate oven but the crust doesn’t touch gluten. €1.50 upcharge for GF base.
What to Order
GF pizza (the burrata pizza is incredible!), GF panna cotta, GF beer
Post-Visit
“One of the best GF pizzas I’ve had! Had a huge serving of burrata in the middle too”
Location
Latin Quarter · Middle Street
The Kings Head Bistro
Irish Pub / Bistro
Went here
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Safety Notes
GF bread for burgers, GF mashed potatoes. Allergen menu exists but not always current. No separate fryers.
What to Order
Burgers with GF bun, mashed potatoes
Post-Visit
“Great live music! Very fun place”
Location
Latin Quarter · High Street
Pascal Coffee House
Cafe / Brunch
Went here
GF Score
Safety Notes
GF bread and buns, soups. Staff ask if you’re coeliac to notify the kitchen. Not a dedicated facility.
What to Order
GF pancakes / French toast (check availability), soups, coffee
Location
Edward Square · William Street
Tig Coili
Irish Pub
Went here
GF Score
Safety Notes
No specific GF menu. Traditional pub primarily for drinks and live trad music sessions.
What to Order
Drinks only — enjoy the trad music sessions
Location
Latin Quarter · Mainguard Street
O’Connell’s Bar
Irish Pub
Went here
GF Score
Safety Notes
No specific GF info. The Dough Bros sometimes set up in the beer garden doing pizzas — they have GF options.
What to Order
Drinks — check if Dough Bros are operating for GF pizza
Location
Eyre Square
Cava Bodega
Spanish Tapas
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
~50% of the tapas menu is GF. Allergens clearly marked on the menu.
What to Order
GF tapas options (about half the menu)
Location
Latin Quarter · Middle Street
Martine’s Restaurant & Winebar
European / Wine Bar
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Marks GF dishes with a “C” for celiac-safe on the menu. GF bread, soups, salads available.
What to Order
Anything marked with “C”, GF bread
Location
Quay Street
The Front Door
Irish Pub / Gastropub
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Dedicated deep fryer for GF items! Staff trained on allergen handling. One of the safest options in Galway for celiac diners.
What to Order
GF fish & chips, Irish stew, nachos, buffalo wings, GF beer & cider
Location
High Street
Linnane’s Lobster Bar
Seafood
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Fresh seafood specialist with allergens marked on the menu. Natural GF options — seafood is inherently gluten-free.
What to Order
Fresh lobster, seafood platters
Location
New Quay, Co. Clare · ~13km from Galway (day trip)
The Quays Bar & Restaurant
Irish Pub / Restaurant
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Menu marked with allergens. GF cider available. No separate fryers.
What to Order
Shepherd’s Pie (reportedly GF), GF cider
Location
Quay Street
Pascal Coffee House (Grainstore)
Cafe / Brunch
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Same chain as the Edward Square location. GF bread and buns, soups available.
What to Order
GF bread options, soups, coffee
Location
Lower Abbeygate Street
Sangria Tapas Restaurante
Latin American Tapas
Traveler recommended
GF Score
Safety Notes
Most dishes can be modified GF. Corn tortillas used. No dedicated fryer.
What to Order
Tacos with corn tortillas, GF-modified dishes
Location
Middle Street
The Quay Street Kitchen
Restaurant
Status
Permanently closed January 2025. Was known for GF and vegan options with everything clearly marked on the menu. A real loss for celiac diners in Galway.
Location
Quay Street
