Low FODMAP Restaurants: 36 suitable options

Finding low FODMAP restaurants can be a challenge when you have IBS.

However, enjoying a satisfying meal outside with IBS is possible with careful planning and knowledge.

In this article, we will discuss if there are low FODMAP restaurants near you and provide suitable 36 chain restaurants with low FODMAP meal ideas to make your dining experience easier and more enjoyable.

Are There Any Low FODMAP Restaurants?

Unfortunately, no specific restaurants are exclusively dedicated to serving low FODMAP meals.

Luckily, many establishments are becoming more accommodating to various dietary needs, including the low FODMAP diet.

Low FODMAP restaurant meal options in the US

Chain restaurants can be a convenient choice for someone on the low FODMAP diet as their meals and ingredients are usually available online which makes planning ahead a little easier.

We checked out these 19 US based restaurants to discover low FODMAP options for you to order.

Note: This nutritional information is based in the US and will differ across countries.

Applebee’s (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Applebee’s include;

• Grilled meats, e.g. chicken, beef, shrimp and fish (non-breaded meats)
• Burger and sandwiches (without the bun) or swap with iceberg lettuce
• Naked fries (no seasoning)
• Salad with balsamic vinegar and EVOO

Burger King (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Burger King include;

• Hamburger (without the bun, pickle and onion) with lettuce, tomato, cheese slice, bacon, egg, ham or sausage
• French fries
• Side salad (without croutons and dressing)

Chick-fil-A (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Chick-fil-A include;

• Bacon/sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin (without the muffin)
• Bacon/sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (without the biscuit)
• Hash brown scramble bowl with sausage (without salsa)
• Fruit cup (without apples)
• Waffle potato chips/fries

Chipotle Mexican Grill (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Chipotle Mexican Grill include;

• Burrito bowls, crispy corn tacos, lifestyle bowls or nachos
• Protein sources, e.g. grilled chicken, steak, Carnitas, Monterey Jack Cheese
• Vegetables, e.g. lettuce, tomatoes
• Carbohydrate source, e.g. Cilantro-Lime white, brown rice
• Chips (with up to 2 tbsp of sour cream, without salsa or guacamole)

Dairy Queen (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Dairy Queen include;

• Bacon Cheese GrillBurger (without the bun or onions)
• Grilled chicken (non-breaded), bacon salad (without dressing) salad with shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots

Domino’s (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Domino’s include;

• Gluten free crust with toppings, e.g. bacon, ham, shrimp, anchovies, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, red/green peppers, pepperoncini, olives

Dunkin’ (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Dunkin’ include;

• Sourdough breakfast sandwich with egg patties, cheddar cheese, bacon

KFC (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at KFC include;

• ½ corn on the cob
• House salad (without croutons, onions and dressing)

McDonald’s (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at McDonald’s include;

• 100% all-beef patty (not the Angus beef patty), bacon burger options (without the bun, onions, pickles and sauce) with toppings, e.g. lettuce, tomato, pasteurized processed American cheese
• EggMcMuffin (without the bun)
• Oatmeal (without apples, cream and dried cranberry/raisin blend)
• World Famous fries
• Side salad (without sauce)

Mod Pizza (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Mod Pizza include;

• Gluten-free crust with grilled chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
• Low FODMAP vegetables, e.g. tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers

Olive Garden (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Olive Garden include;

• Grilled chicken, salmon, or shrimp with low FODMAP vegetables, e.g. carrots, broccoli 
• Gluten-free pasta options with tomato-based sauces
• Customized salads with oil and vinegar dressing

Outback Steakhouse (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Outback Steakhouse include;

• Grilled proteins, e.g. steak, chicken, shrimp, salmon
• Steamed vegetables, e.g. broccoli, carrots
• Cobb salad with steak, chicken (without dressing)
• Side salad (without onions) with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
• Plain baked potato (with up to 2 tbsp sour cream)

Panera Bread (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Panera Bread include;

• Breakfast sandwich (without the bun) with bacon, scrambled egg, egg white, cheese, tomatoes, spinach
• Green goddess cob salad (without chicken, onions and dressings)
• Caesar salad (without chicken, croutons and dressing)
• Teriyaki chicken & broccoli bowl (without chicken and teriyaki sauce)
• Steel-cut oats with strawberries and pecans
• Summer Fruit Cup

Pizza Hut (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Pizza Hut include;

• Gluten free pizza crust with toppings, e.g. bacon, ham, tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, black olives, pineapple
• Caesar salad (without chicken), garden salad, and zesty Italian salad (all without croutons, onions and sauce)

Red Robin (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Red Robbin include;

• Lettuce-wrapped burger with low FODMAP toppings, e.g. tomatoes, pickles
• Grilled chicken breast with steamed vegetables
• Plain side salad

Starbucks (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Starbucks include;

• Bacon & gruyere egg bite
• Rolled & steel-cut oatmeal (remove toppings except for blueberries)
• Strawberry overnight grains

Subway (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Subway include;

• Gluten-free bread or customizable salad bowls with low FODMAP ingredients
• Protein sources, e.g. roast beef, bacon, ham, tuna salad, cheese 
• Vegetables, e.g. cucumbers, green bell peppers, black olives, lettuce, tomato, spinach
• Sauces, e.g. Mayonnaise, oil blend, red wine vinegar, deli brown mustard, salt, pepper

Taco Bell (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Taco Bell include;

• Taco shells, tostada shells, white corn shells, nacho chips, hash browns
• Bacon, eggs, cheddar cheese, three cheese blend
• Lettuce, tomatoes, Jalapeno peppers
• 2 tbsp sour cream

Wendy’s (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Wendy’s include;

• Hamburger patty (without the bun, pickles, onions and sauce) with lettuce, tomatoes, American cheese slice
• Plain baked potato
• Bacon baked potato (without cheddar cheese sauce)
• French fries
• Egg, bacon

Low FODMAP restaurant meal options in the UK

Atlantic Bar & Brasserie (low FODMAP menu available here)

The entire menu at Atlantic Bar & Brasserie is low FODMAP which includes (this is not an exhaustive list);

• Oysters, steamed mussels
• Charcuterie board, camembert fondue
• Beef bourguignon
• Slow cooked pork belly
• Roast lamb rump, fish and chicken
• Grilled steak

Ask Italian (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Ask Italian include;

• Gluten free pizza with low FODMAP toppings, e.g. chicken, ham, mozzarella, tomatoes, rockets, spinach, olives, courgette, mixed peppers, jalapeno peppers
• Gluten free pasta options with chicken or seafood  – check with the restaurant with FODMAP ingredients
• Sea bass al Forno (without sauce)

Bella Italia (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Bella Italia include;

• Gluten free pizza with low FODMAP toppings, e.g. chicken, ham, mozzarella, tomatoes, rockets, spinach, black olives, red peppers, chilli pearls
• Gluten free pasta options with chicken or seafood – check with the restaurant with FODMAP ingredients
• Gluten free and dairy free burger Americano 
• Mixed salad (without onions) or steamed spinach
• Fries

Bills (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Bill’s include;

• Bills big brunch (without sausage, baked beans, or mushrooms)
• Mediterranean breakfast (with up to 40 g feta, without flatbread) 
• Halloumi, eggs and roast tomatoes (with up to 50 g halloumi)
• Eggs royal (swap to sourdough bread, without sauce)
• Chargrilled steak (without sauce)
• Classic burger (without the bun, onions, house pickle and sauce)
• Santorini salad (without onion and molasses)
• Classic Caesar salad (without croutons and sauce)
• Rosemary salted fries

Chiquito (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Chiquito’s include;

• Nachos with chicken (with up to 2 tbsp of sour cream, without salsa and guacamole)
• Topped salad (with up to ⅛ of an avocado, without onions)
• Texan sirloin (without onion rings and sauce)
• Beef burger (without the bun, onions and sauce)
• Chilli and coriander salmon
• Roasted sea bass
• Skin-on-fries
• Side salad (without onions)
• Lemon sorbet

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Gourmet Burger’s include;

• Grilled beef, lamb, chicken burger (without the bun, onions and sauce)
• Chicken skewers
• Simple green salad

Honest Burgers (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Honest Burgers include;

• Gluten free bun with beef or chicken burger (without red onion relish)
• Rosemary salted chips
• Dressed green salad (without spring onions, shallots and sauce)

Las Iguanas (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Las Iguanas include;

• Mexican Poppadoms (with up to 2 tbsp of sour cream, without salsa and guacamole)
• Nachos (with up to 2 tbsp of sour cream, without pico de gallo, salsa and guacamole)
• Fiesta Ensalada
• Classic beef or chicken burger (without the bun, onions and sauces)
• Gaucho steak (without chimichurri, onions and corn)
• Gaucho grill (without chorizo, chimichurri, onions and corn) 
• Mixed salad (without onions)
• Straight cut fries

Nando’s (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Nandos  include;

• Plain chicken (without sauce)
• Mixed leaf salad with balsamic vinegar
• Chips

Niche (Low FODMAP menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Niche include;

• Bruschetta
• Smoked duck
• Slow-roasted lamb rump
• Oven-baked herb-crust cod
• Oyster mushroom & spinach gnocchi
• Smokey burger
• Basket of rustic skin-on fries or rosemary-roasted new potatoes
• Steamed stem broccoli, extra virgin olive oil & herb salt or roasted baby carrots
• Sorbets

Miller and Carter (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Miller and Carter include;

• Steak of your choice (without sauce)
• Surf & turf (without sauce)
• Rack of lamb (without sauce)
• Salmon fillet (without sauce)
• Pan seared scallops
• Baby new potatoes, sauteed greens, mixed salad
• Salad with chargrilled chicken breast, tender filet tails, grilled salmon or sliced rump steak

Pho Café (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Pho include;

• Beef, steak, chicken, tiger prawn pho – check if the broth is made with onion and garlic
• Beef or pork rice bowl
• Bun beef, chicken or king prawn
• Chicken fried rice 
• Summer rolls (without pickles)
• Beef betel (without Nuoc Cham sauce)
• Morning glory (without garlic)
• Lotus stem with green beans (with up to 15 green beans)
• Chicken salad

Pizza Express (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Pizza Express include;

• Gluten free pizza with toppings, e.g. chicken, ham, king prawns, egg, mozzarella, gran Milano cheese, tomatoes, rocket, spinach, olives, courgette, mixed peppers, jalapeno peppers, hot green peppers, oregano
• Mixed salad (without dressing)
• Gluten free dough balls with olive oil and vinegar dip
• Chocolate brownie

Pret (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Pret  include;

• Salads with carrot ginger miso salad dressing
• Pret’s chef salad
• Souvlaki chicken salad (without onions)
• Kale chicken caesar 
• Sesame salmon, mango, and avocado balance box (with up to ⅛ of an avocado, without mango)
• Chicken and edamame protein pot
• Salmon and avocado protein pot (with up to ⅛ of an avocado)
• Egg and spinach/quinoa pot
• Pineapple and lime pot
• Coconut power oatmeal
• Steel cut oatmeal

Prezzo (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Prezzo include;

• Gluten free pizzas with low FODMAP toppings, e.g. chicken, mozzarella, ricotta, tomatoes, courgette, roasted peppers, olives, basil, rosemary
• Gluten free pasta with low FODMAP ingredients, e.g. chicken, salmon, king prawns, tomatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, red chilli
• Orzo, tomato and ricotta salad with chicken or prawns (without pesto and sauce)
• Chicken Caesar salad (without sauce)
• House fries
• Seasonal greens

TGI Fridays (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at TGI Fridays include;

• Classic American burger (gluten-free bun) (without onions and sauce)
• House fries
• House Salad

Yo Sushi (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Yo Sushi include;

• All sashimi (raw fish) and nigiri (pressed raw fish with sushi rice) with up to 2 tbsp soy sauce (avoid wasabi)
• Makizushi (sushi rolls) or Temaki sushi with low FODMAP ingredients, e.g. raw/cooked fish, carrot, daikon, cucumber, red pepper, aubergine, avocado (with up to ⅛ of an avocado), nori (dried seaweed), rice paper, wakame
• Chirashi (bowl of rice topped with sashimi) with low FODMAP ingredients as above

Zizzi (menu available here)

Low FODMAP suitable options at Zizzi’s include;

• Gluten free pizza with low FODMAP toppings, e.g. chicken, ham, mozzarella, tomatoes, rockets, spinach, olives, mixed peppers, basil
• Gluten free pasta options with chicken or seafood – check with the restaurant with FODMAP ingredients
• Pan-fried seabass (without garlic spinach)
• Smoked salmon salad (with up to an ⅛ of an avocado, without sauce)
• Chicken & prosciutto salad (with up to an ⅛ of an avocado, without sauce and prosciutto)
• Mixed leaf salad (without sauce and onion)
• Chips
• Cheeky olives

Note: This nutritional information is based in the UK and will differ across countries.

Lastly, remember to show appreciation to the staff for their understanding and effort in accommodating your needs.

A simple thank you can go a long way in fostering a favorable dining experience.

Tips for eating out on the low FODMAP diet

If you are looking for general tips when eating out on the low FODMAP diet, look no further!

In our other post, ‘Tips for eating out on the low FODMAP diet‘, you can learn how to check menus for FODMAP-suitable foods.

Summary

Unfortunately, there are no dedicated low FODMAP restaurants. However, many chain restaurants offer suitable options for those with IBS.

Remember to communicate with your server to clarify the ingredients and ask if you can customize the dish when needed.

I hope you enjoy your next restaurant experience with our suggested meal ideas!

Article written by Leeona Lam, Registered Associate Nutritionist, MSc, ANutr, and reviewed by Annabelle Green, Registered Dietitian