lactose free in London
621 places · data as of 9 september 2026
621 of the 1,214 restaurants ORDER (order.inc) covers in London have at least 3 dishes rated safe for lactose free. every dish is read off the menu and rated one by one, not taken from a restaurant's own tag. The Cadogan Arms leads with 19 of 50. data as of 9 september 2026.
the ranking
by dishes rated safe, one outlet per chain
- 161The Cadogan ArmsChelsea · ★ 4.619 of 50 dishes lactose freeGallagher Oysters · £4.75 · 95% confidence

- 162Burnt SmokehouseLeyton · bbq · ★ 4.619 of 32 dishes lactose freeBirds · £4 · 90% confidence

- 163Sanjugo ShoreditchShoreditch · japanese · ★ 4.818 of 25 dishes lactose free5 Sashimi Set (15pcs) · £29 · 100% confidence

- 164Wok The PhoWapping · ★ 4.918 of 20 dishes lactose freeBeef Brisket Pho · £13.50 · 90% confidence

- 165Arya Bhavan - 100% Pure South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant TootingFurzedown · indian · ★ 418 of 32 dishes lactose freeIdly Vadai Sambar · £5.95 · 90% confidence

- 166Molly Mc'sSouthwark · ★ 4.218 of 27 dishes lactose freeBeef Kiew Wann Chicken · £15.50 · 90% confidence

- 167Array Brasserie & GrillHarold Wood · breakfast · ★ 4.218 of 60 dishes lactose freeOlives · £6 · 95% confidence

- 168Bombay CanteenBarnsbury · indian · ★ 4.918 of 49 dishes lactose freeNawabi Seekh Kabab Lamb · £7.99 · 90% confidence

- 169Shish MezeEmerson Park · mediterranean · ★ 4.618 of 77 dishes lactose freeHummus · £7.50 · 95% confidence

- 170Harry's Covent GardenCovent Garden · italian · ★ 4.518 of 44 dishes lactose freeTonno Alla Griglia · £26 · 90% confidence

- 171Kirvem Restaurant & BarLimehouse · mediterranean · ★ 4.518 of 58 dishes lactose freeHoumous · 95% confidence

- 172White HartMortlake · ★ 4.518 of 37 dishes lactose freeSmoked Anchovies · £5 · 95% confidence

- 173BAO CityBank · ★ 4.718 of 31 dishes lactose freeTofu 'Dan Dan' Noodles · £12.25 · 90% confidence

- 174Naan StaapGreenford · vegan · ★ 4.718 of 57 dishes lactose freeLamb Qeema Masala Naan · £8.94 · 90% confidence

- 175Tofu Vegan Charlotte StreetFitzrovia · ★ 517 of 17 dishes lactose freeSizzling fried tofu in black bean sauce · £14.20 · 100% confidence

- 176Cocoro HighgateMuswell Hill · japanese · ★ 4.817 of 25 dishes lactose freeEdamame · £3.50 · 95% confidence

- 177SMOQUEPlaistow · mediterranean · ★ 4.317 of 65 dishes lactose freeSmoque Best-End Lamb Chops · £29.95 · 90% confidence

- 178Piccolino Tower BridgeThe Borough · italian · ★ 4.817 of 56 dishes lactose freeGrain Fed Ribeye 350g · £59 · 90% confidence

- 17974 DukeMayfair · ★ 4.517 of 41 dishes lactose freeFrench Dip au Jus · £35 · 90% confidence

- 180La Môme LondonBelgravia · mediterranean · ★ 4.817 of 41 dishes lactose freeDozen Oysters Jersey n°3 · £48 · 95% confidence

good to know
how many lactose free restaurants are there in London?
621 of the 1,214 places ORDER covers have at least 3 dishes rated safe for lactose free. data as of 9 september 2026.
which London restaurants have the most lactose free dishes?
The Cadogan Arms with 19 of 50, Burnt Smokehouse with 19 of 32, Sanjugo Shoreditch with 18 of 25. data as of 9 september 2026.
what should i order at a lactose free restaurant in London?
Gallagher Oysters, for one. Oysters, shallot vinaigrette, and lemon contain no lactose. data as of 9 september 2026.
are these checked or self-reported?
checked. every dish is read off the menu and rated one by one, with its reasoning and a confidence, and only ratings at 70% confidence or better are counted.
is this safe if i am coeliac, allergic or strictly observant?
these are dishes with no lactose free conflict found on the menu. that is not the same as a dedicated kitchen, and it says nothing about shared fryers or surfaces. confirm preparation with the restaurant.
how recent is this?
menus refresh weekly and every page shows its own date. this one is data as of 9 september 2026.
other diets in London
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lactose free in other cities
guidance, not medical advice. confirm ingredients and preparation with the restaurant, especially for allergies.