Acton and Sons

I was amazed when I asked what on the children's menu was gluten free, and the response was everything but the pizza! I had to double check as I didn't believe it! One thing I will just warn you on - it sounded like everything on the menu actually was gluten free for everyone so I almost forgot to specify gluten free when we ordered (to a different waiter) but they do use different bread etc so make sure you say!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We visited Acton and sons after reading reviews here and although I live over 3 hours away it is safe to say we'll be back.

My son is coeliac and I am recently gluten free myself so 2 out of 3 of our group requesting gluten free food.

As mentioned below, instead of being told what we could have we were told what we couldn't have, that in itself is amazing. The choice was huge. The kids menu was great too. I ordered a dish that contained an ingredient considered to be gluten free but was informed that it may contain incase I had an allergy..... that in itself is incredible.

The food was delicious. We had 3 quite different dishes and all were lovely, we also had 3 different deserts which were delicious. The food alone makes this place worth the visit.... the experience to go along with it.... well, hands down the best restaurant we've been to.

The servers were so welcoming, friendly and attentive. We felt safe eating there. The level of understanding for gluten free food is incredible. The information provided regarding kitchen prep areas etc wasn't even asked for but was provided.

I say we'll be back as this is the first experience of its kind that we have had anywhere in Ireland. I commend the staff for making this such an incredible and enjoyable experience.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

Very knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free. Nice people and manager. Food was good. Large choice.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch

Ate here during lent so I couldn’t have meat (I’m catholic) and they had both lots of gluten free options and lots of plant-based options.

I had a delicious poke bowl with vegetables. The vegetables came out and were covered in a kind of batter, which I immediately flagged, but the waitress assured me that they purposefully use GF batter to make sure it’s safe. It was so tasty!

Definitely worth a try the next time you find yourself in Belfast.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Very knowledgeable regarding GF. Food was lovely and tasty. Highly recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Have had three meals here in two days. This place is wonderful. Anytime the host says that it would be easier to tell you which contain gluten, that is a welcome sign.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

An amazing place for gluten free, extremely knowledgeable and they have a dedicated gluten free fryer. They can do gluten free battered fish and chips. It’s the best I’ve ever had!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch

Awesome food and drinks. Very knowledgeable and understanding of GF. Separate fryer, my wife had the best fish and chips in years! Super!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Reservations recommended

Food was excellent. First time I've been able to have fish and chips in quite some time. Menu is great.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

Really safe. Staff were very well informed and knew off the bat about separate fryers (yes), cooking surfaces and utensils (yes), and what modifications might need to be made to a dish (eg no breadcrumbs). I was able to get the three course set menu like everyone else with minimal extra fuss.

Unlike some other reviewers I didn’t receive a gluten free menu; the server said they had recently pulled it and I’m not sure why, as all the items and precautions were still available.

Great for a family outing, would definitely recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner

This is a fab restaurant. The staff are really knowlegable about what is gf in the menu. Practically everything on the menu can be made gf. We had a lovely meal here. Would definately recommend it.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Server was amazing. Knew the options for celiac and dairy free plus they have an allergen list if they were unsure, Had a lot to choose from including a gluten free vegan dessert they had, not on menu but was so good! Was confident to eat here and would go back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

I have visited this restaurant twice the first time I had the Acton burger with all the trimmings and on my second visit I went for the battered haddock with chunky chips, both times the food was lovely. This is a relaxing restaurant with great staff who r also knowledgeable when it comes to people on a gluten free diet. They also use a separate fryer when cooking the gluten free food

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Best gluten free burger and chips I’ve ever had great staff loads of options even a desert with a option of vegan ice cream

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Lovely place, looking forward to going back. Good knowledge for coeliac - all cooked separately! I had a burger (double) and chips and it was nice

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies

Great experience! Lots of options! Including GF garlic bread! Not sure if dedicated fryer. Waitress seemed knowledgeable, helpful with ordering.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The Sizzling Prawns, although on the small side, had great flavour as did the cheesy garlic bread. Decent selection of Gluten Free. Be sure to make a reservation if going at dinner time as the restaurant fills up.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

This is a great place with warm, friendly staff and many gluten free options clearly indicated on the menu. They informed me that they use separate fryer for the gluten free menu items!! Actual gluten free fish and chips!! Glute. free salmon and even a gluten free bread basket! All this in a nice atmosphere in a part of the city that is great to explore.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Most of the menu was gluten free or had the option of being made gluten free. Waitstaff was knowledgeable and specified that my food was gluten free when serving it. Everything was so delicious !

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food was delicious. The staff well versed in gluten free. Several menu items and very well marked. Awesome fish and chips and the shrimp appetizer.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Closed on Mondays! So many gf options. We had the mussels, cheesy garlic bread and the battered haddock. My husband had the dirty fries (I don’t think they are gf). He said it was the best food he’d eaten since being in Ireland. Sad I don’t live nearby.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Loved this restaurant. They had many GF options. It was our first real meal after traveling. They had GF garlic cheese bread for a starter that was amazing. Whole meall was wonderful and staff was very attentive. Great service! Highly recommend this restaurant .

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegan options
• Reservations recommended

Extensive GF menu with approachable and knowledgeable staff.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of the best meals I've ever had. They also have GF beer.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Service was excellent and they cook all gluten free food in a dedicated fryer and i got the chips and fish and it was so lovely !

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Whilst staying in Belfast taking my daughter to Uni,we found Actons resturant. Amazing place for great choice of GF food and that was with reduced menu. Staff were great and very welcoming. Good knowledge of my requirements. Will definitely be back.

I had a beautiful meal, so impressed, not often I can go somewhere were theres so much gluten free options and I can enjoy a menu as much as my partner does! Good Vegan options too but not GF unfortunately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great menu and staff very knowledgeable about coeliac disease

Very good food and the staff was knowledgeable. Zero reaction!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The menu was extensive with gluten free options. The staff were knowledgeable about coeliac disease and nothing was too much trouble. Adults and children’s options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Amazing that everything on menu is GF and staff is so knowledgeable and accommodating. Glad to get fish and chips, creamy peas, and even delish onion rings. Will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lovely restaurant. Live music was playing on my visit. I had the gluten free garlic bread and prawns appetizers, along with the Foxes Rock lager. All were delicious. I got the fruit tart as dessert to go, it was more like a slice of pie but yummy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated kitchen space and fryer. Lots of GF items and items able to be adapted. Offer GF batter, flour, bread, and breadcrumbs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Many Gluten and Dairy Free options. Food was very good. Would highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This place is wonderful. Very knowledgeable staff and a very clearly marked menu. The food tastes great with lots of flavor

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ate here twice during our two day visit to Belfast. Got the gluten free fish and chips both times. Extremely good!! The non-celiacs in the group enjoyed them too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Loads of gf options and friendly staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was friendly, service was great!! Gluten free fish and chips!

The staff were so inviting and so understanding. Very clear menu with gluten free options, but all staff also willing to adapt any meal and make its gluten free. I felt listened to by informed staff. Very safe. Will be going back soon to try some of the other interesting dishes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Well-informed servers, lots of good variety and options, GF (and also V) clearly marked on menus and ability/willingness to alter dishes to make GF when possible. Big bar selection, nice atmosphere with outdoor seating as well as ability to handle larger groups. Service a bit slow but very friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the best GF fish & chips here! Black & white Ice for dessert to top it off! I love fried mushrooms so I had to try those as well & was not disappointed! GF knowledgeable, for Americans the service can be considered slow but the Irish are in no hurry so no worries! Highly recommend for future travelers.😊

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderful fish and chips. Many options.

The menu lists gluten-free and "gluten-free available" options very clearly. There are lots of options! The garlic bread is really good, and the fish and chips are amazing - they do not taste gluten-free at all. They apparently have a dedicated fryer because they use both wheat-based and gluten-free batters on their fried items. (I asked a waiter if it was safe to try my boyfriend's fried side dish, and he said no, but he could bring me an order with gluten-free batter.) The waitstaff is very knowledgeable about celiac disease and what's safe. Highly recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes