Gem

RestaurantCanonbury

10+ gluten-free dishes

31 dishes marked gluten free

68 dishesmenu read 7 Novgemrestaurant.org.uk

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Cold Mezes

  • Black Olives£4.45

    Mediterranean black olives, oregano, paprika and olive oil.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Nocellara Olives£4.45

    Italian green olives, oregano and olive oil.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Hummus£5.95

    Hummus served with pitta bread.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely sesame

  • Minty Minty£5.95

    Mint, dill, cucumber and light garlic yoghurt mixers. Served with pitta bread.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Raki Cheese£5.95

    Turkish white Ezine cheese, oregano, pepper powder and olive oil. Add melon or watermelon for £6.95.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Atomic£5.95

    Strained yoghurt, dried cayenne pepper and butter.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Carrot Taratore£5.95

    Carrot, suzme yoghurt, garlic, mayonnaise, garlic and olive oil.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Tabbouleh£5.95

    Finely chopped parsley, fresh mint, spring onions and tomatoes mixed with cracked wheat.

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Patlican Soslu£6.95

    Aubergine, potato, pepper, light garlic with tomato sauce.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Pepper Borani£6.95

    Green pepper, suzme yoghurt, garlic, oregano and olive oil.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Feta Cheese Salad£6.95

    Tomato, parsley, cucumber, green pepper and feta cheese.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tarama Salad£6.95

    Smoked cod roe with olive oil and fresh lemon juice, served with toasted pita bread.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Z.Y Fasulye£6.95

    Fresh green beans, tomato, light garlic, onion, orange and olive oil.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Baba Ganoush£6.95

    Grilled aubergine, kapya pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil and pomegranate sauce.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Octopus Salad£9.95

    Marinated boiled octopus slices, grilled paprika pepper, coriander, mixed lettuce, olive oil and lemon.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

Hot Mezes

  • Falafel£5.95

    Chickpeas, broad beans marinated mixed with natural herbs.

    Vegan

  • Padron Pepper£5.95

    Charcoal grilled padron pepper, olive oil and rock salt.

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Grilled Halloumi£6.95

    Charcoal grilled Cypriot halloumi with honey sauce and oregano.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Sucuk£6.95

    Charcoal grilled beef sausages served with mix salad. Add melon or watermelon for £6.95.

  • Borek£6.95

    Stone oven baked, handmade filo pastry filled with feta cheese and side salad.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hummus Kavurma£8.95

    Hummus, pan fried diced lamb on top served with pitta bread.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Calamari Fritti£8.95

    Fried calamari served with mixed salad and tartar sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Prawn Fritti£9.95

    Deep fried tempura prawns served with mixed salad and sweet chilli sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Crispy Manti£9.95

    Fried mini beef stuffed dumplings topped with light garlic-yoghurt and herbal butter sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Soup of the Day£6.95

    Served with black olives, rocket salad and pitta bread.

    Likely gluten

Sea Food Dishes - Barbecued

  • Mackerel Fillet£18.95

    Charcoal grilled mackerel fillet served with pan fried vegetables and mushed potatoes.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • King Prawn£19.95

    Large king prawns slow cooked with white wine, garlic and homemade tomato sauce. Served with sweet potato fries.

    Likely shellfish

  • Sea Bass Fillet£19.95

    Charcoal grilled Mediterranean sea bass fillet served with pan fried vegetables and marinated grilled baby potatoes.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Sea Bream Fillet£19.95

    Charcoal grilled Aegean sea bream fillet served with pan fried vegetables and mushed potatoes.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Swordfish Shish£19.95

    Charcoal grilled marinated swordfish served with side salad and steak cut chips.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Grilled Octopus£20.45

    Charcoal grilled octopus served with side salad and sweet potato fries.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Tuna Steak£20.95

    Charcoal grilled tuna steak served with side salad and grilled asparagus.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

House Specialities

  • Grilled Veggie Mix£12.95

    Charcoal grilled onion, garlic, kapya pepper, charleston pepper, tomato served with pitta bread and herbal buttered yoghurt.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gem Burger£14.95

    Handmade Irish lamb pate, sucuk, cheddar cheese, pickles, tomato served with steak cut chips.

    Likely dairy

  • Veggie Moussaka£15.95

    Roasted courgettes, aubergines, mixed peppers, potatoes and carrots cooked in homemade tomato and bechamel sauce, served with rice and side…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Casserole£16.95

    Chicken or lamb, finely diced meat cooked with tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms, served with basmati rice.

  • Manti£16.95

    Mini beef stuffed dumplings topped with light garlic-yoghurt and herbal butter sauce.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb Tangine£18.45

    A house speciality. Sweet and tender, spice-infused on-the-bone lamb slow cooked in the oven with prunes, dried fruit, nuts and served with…

    Contains nuts

  • Ali Nazik£18.95

    Tender lamb stew placed on top of smoky eggplant, tahini sauce and light garlic yoghurt puree.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Iskender£21.45

    A classic Turkish dish of lamb kebab over toasted pide bread, drizzled with a rich tomato sauce and melted butter, served with yoghurt.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Meat Dishes - Barbecued

  • Chicken Flat Wings£13.95

    Marinated flat chicken wings served with steak cut chips and sweet chilli sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Pirzola Chicken Thighs£14.95

    Marinated chicken thigh on the bone served with rice and side salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Shish£16.95

    Marinated chicken breast served with rice and side salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Adana£17.95

    Hand chopped minced lamb mixed with spicy herbs, served with side salad and yoghurt.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Ribs£17.95

    Marinated succulent lamb ribs cooked to perfection over hot coal, sitting on a thin plank of bread.

    Free of gluten

  • Beyti£18.95

    Chicken or lamb skewered blend of kofte fused with onion, parsley, garlic, red peppers and mixed spices, wrapped in tortilla bread and…

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Shish£21.45

    Marinated lamb shish served with rice and side salad.

    Free of gluten

  • Lamb Pirzola£21.95

    Marinated lamb on the bone served with rice and salad.

    Free of gluten

Gem Platters

  • Meat Platter£58.95

    Adana, lamb shish, lamb ribs, lamb pirzola, chicken shish, chicken wings with rice and salad.

    Likely dairy

  • Fish Platter£58.95

    Swordfish, sea bream, grilled octopus, tuna, mackerel fillet served with roquette salad.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Mixed Meze Platter£46.95

    Borek, falafel, hummus, Minty Minty, Atom, aubergine herse, Raki cheese, melon, calamari, halloumi cheese, medi-kofte, chicken cubes…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesameLikely shellfish

Salads

  • Falafel Roquette Salad£13.95

    Homemade falafel slices with tomato, cucumber, red onion, rocket, olive oil and lemon juice.

    Vegan

  • Halloumi Walnut Salad£14.45

    Charcoal grilled halloumi slices, walnuts, tomato, cucumber, red onion with olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate sauce.

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Greek Salad£14.95

    Tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, olives, oregano and olive oil.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken & Avocado Salad£15.95

    Charcoal grilled chicken breast cubes, avocado, tomato, mixed leaves, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice with extra virgin olive oil.

    Free of gluten

Sides

  • Bread£2.95

    Likely gluten

  • Rice£3.95
  • Greek Yoghurt£3.95

    Likely dairy

  • Pan Fried Vegetables£3.95
  • Steak Cut Chips£3.95
  • Sweet Potato Fries£3.95
  • Baby Potatoes£3.95
  • Grilled Asparagus£3.95
  • Mashed Potatoes£3.95
  • Side Salad£4.95

Boards

  • Veggies Board£13.95

    Nocellara green olives, hummus, Minty Minty, Z.Y. Fasulye, falafel, padron pepper and pitta bread.

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Coldies Board£12.95

    Black olives, Atomic, Carrot Taratore, hummus, Pepper Borani, Baba Ganoush and pitta bread.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Hotties Board£13.95

    Grilled halloumi, grilled mushroom and cheese, grilled sucuk, calamari fritti, falafel and pitta bread.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

What the menu saysCarrot Taratore is printed V, Vg and GF but its listed ingredients include suzme yoghurt and mayonnaise; Lamb Ribs is printed GF but is served on a plank of bread. Labels copied as printed; ask staff to confirm.
  • Carrot Taratore is printed V, Vg and GF but its listed ingredients include suzme yoghurt and mayonnaise; Lamb Ribs is printed GF but is served on a plank of bread. Labels copied as printed; ask staff to confirm.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Bottomless Brunch£34.95

    £34.95 per person for 1.5 hours. Unlimited prosecco, cocktails and wines, plus either five cold mezes and five hot mezes per guest, or a…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address265 Upper Street, Canonbury, N1 2UQ
AreaIslington
KindRestaurant
Websitegemrestaurant.org.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from gemrestaurant.org.uk
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Gem

Does Gem have gluten-free options?

Yes: 31 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Gem coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Carrot Taratore is printed V, Vg and GF but its listed ingredients include suzme yoghurt and mayonnaise; Lamb Ribs is printed GF but is…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

Can I book Gem online?

Yes, through Book online: https://gemrestaurant.org.uk/book-a-table/

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