Vegan and vegetarian hotspot Glas recently celebrated its fifth birthday with a milestone development that sees it becoming the country’s first fully gluten-free fine dining restaurant. Every dish on the menu is now completely free of gluten, and with no wheat, barley, or rye handled in the kitchen, the restaurant is fast becoming a healthy haven for coeliac and gluten-intolerant diners.
Owner Paul Rooney says that the meticulously crafted menu demonstrates “the depth of flavour that can be achieved by using high quality, local, seasonal, vegetarian and vegan ingredients, curated by award‑winning chefs who are passionate about using the finest locally sourced produce.”
He adds that the food at Glas is “a celebration of creativity and sustainability,” underpinned by an ethos that places Irish-grown ingredients and supporting local farmers at the heart of everything it does.
Echoing this sentiment Head Chef Malte Half says, “We love Irish food at Glas – and we want to celebrate great Irish veg.” The head chef’s passion for experimenting with different flavours and ingredients has seen many of his own foraged ingredients make an appearance on the menu over the years, wowing diners with delights such as rock samphire, nettles, and blackberries nestled alongside beautifully crafted dishes including Buckwheat Hummus, Almond Crumble, and Walnut Bread.
A commitment to zero waste sees the team consistently work to reduce the amount of waste in the kitchen, with one recent innovation resulting in the creation of coffee sweets made from leftover coffee grounds.
Recognised by the Michelin Guide in 2022, the restaurant recently launched a gorgeous new weekend Brunch Menu featuring dishes including delicious Potato Waffles with Cashew Ricotta, Gorse Honey and Poached Pears, alongside Smoked Carrot and Potato Hash with Crispy Hen’s Egg and Dill Cream.
The award-winning dining experience on Chatham Street also includes an extensive selection of wine, beer and cocktails, with plenty on offer to tempt most diners, be they vegetarian, vegan, coeliac, or simply a lover of exceptional food.
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