Six gluten-free restaurants in Abu Dhabi, from cafes to gourmet restaurants

For individuals who cannot digest gluten, an intolerance can play out as an allergic response to the ever-present protein present in wheat, rye, barley and oats. In excessive circumstances, gluten-intolerance results in coeliac illness, which may trigger stomach ache, bloating and diarrhoea. These with the ailment do not take up vitamins nicely and may endure weight reduction, fatigue, rashes and different issues.

Whether or not you’ve gotten coeliac or an uncomfortable intolerance to gluten, listed below are some eating places in Abu Dhabi the place you possibly can dine worry and guilt-free.

Blaze Pizza

The artisanal pizzeria from California opened within the capital in 2019, and has since turn out to be fashionable for baking its pies in a flaming open oven, in addition to for its do-it-yourself idea. Gluten-free dough is a part of this personalisation choice and, whereas at Dh55 it’s Dh10 greater than a daily crust, diners can add as many contemporary toppings as they need for a similar worth.

Open every day; 10am-1am; The Galleria Al Maryah Island; 02 492 6842

Mazi

Billing itself as a “fine-casual venue”, Mazi is the brainchild of Greek restaurateurs Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carre, and specialises within the nation’s delicacies. The restaurant provides sharing-style plates, plus a devoted gluten-free menu that features dishes equivalent to hen thigh souvlaki skewers (Dh135) and artichoke risotto a la polita (Dh115).

Open Wednesday-Monday, noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm (closed on Tuesdays); The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort; 02 498 8955

Jones the Grocer

Changing the bread on its smashed avo toast with grilled candy potato (Dh58) and providing white gluten-free toast, the Australian chain has plenty of wheat-free choices. These embody salads with gluten-free dressing, paprika prawns with pineapple and saffron yoghurt (Dh52), and desserts equivalent to macarons (Dh6), almond-orange slices (Dh31) and Valhrona chocolate pecan mousse with caramel (Dh28). Jones the Grocer additionally has quite a few breakfast and major course choices for gluten-intolerant diners.

Numerous areas; 800 56637

Sanderson’s

It’s uncommon to see a benny (the Canadian model of eggs Benedict) and quesadillas underneath the “gluten-free” listing of a restaurant’s menu, however then Sanderson’s has formulated its dishes utilizing a wholesome “consuming with intention” coverage. Additionally ticking the GF field at this picturesque cafe are choices equivalent to a puffed rice and buckwheat bowl (Dh57) and cashew and coconut hotcakes (Dh59), plus plenty of hen, steak and seafood choices.

Open every day; 8am-10pm; The Stroll at Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus; 02 222 1142

Tawa Bakery

“Consuming gluten-free ought to by no means imply sacrificing style or high quality.” That’s the founding precept upon which this 100 per cent gluten-free bakery and cafe in Abu Dhabi was established in 2016. The bodily cafe has since shut down, however Tawa nonetheless provides a supply service.

On the fully gluten-free menu are burgers, musakhan rolls, pastas and wraps, plus desserts equivalent to luqaimat, jalebi, waffles and pancakes.

Tawa additionally provides a field of ready-frozen merchandise for Dh199, which features a collection of three forms of snacks (between 18 and 30 items), equivalent to beef and veg samosas, mozzarella sticks, hen nuggets, risotto balls, sesame cheese rolls, spinach fatayers and beef croquettes.

Orders will be made through WhatsApp on 800 8292 between 10am and 8pm.

Villa Toscana

High quality-dining Italian restaurant Villa Toscana has created a menu referred to as Senza Glutine (Italian for “with out gluten”), which boasts quite a lot of pasta. Select from gnocchi with tomato sauce (Dh90), spaghetti with pesto (Dh110), porcini mushroom risotto (Dh95), puttanesca-style penne pasta (Dh115) and an aubergine casserole (Dh75).

Open every day, noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm; The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort; 02 694 4553

Up to date: September 02, 2022, 3:49 AM