# Glass Onion

> Consolidates dietary needs for easier restaurant discovery and booking. (iPhone/iPad app by Southall Associates Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-onion/id1446460823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Southall Associates Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/827758254)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 193 MB
- Released: 2018-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-onion/id1446460823/reviews.md

## What is Glass Onion?

An innovative app that consolidates all dietary requirements such as allergies and lifestyle choices into one place making dining out easier.

The app that is inclusive for all:

The foodie will have all the local menus within one app rather than spending hours searching the vast big wide web.

A party of people, its Sunday afternoon and you are looking for somewhere to eat but everywhere is looking fully booked. A search on your location and you could have a range of options that will allow you to book a table as you are walking to the venue.

Dietary requirements and lifestyle - vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, avoiding milk, these are requirements that you, our guest have shown us you are interested in. We have made these options to select within the app so only the menu dishes that apply to your requirements will show up for your location of choice.

## Key features

- Consolidates dietary requirements
- Filters menus by lifestyle choices
- Finds local restaurant menus
- Books tables on the go
- Supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free filters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-onion/id1446460823/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2025-04-07, version 3.56.30325*

Can’t actually see any menus. What a waste of time

### 1/5 — Doesn’t cover the biggest intolerance.

*2024-06-12, version 2.867*

Hi. As everyone is allergic to weedkiller and toxic industrial chemicals. Would it be possible to add ‘certified organic’ to the intolerances search filter thanks.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-06-03, version 2.867*

It’s easy to use and works fine. Not sure what all the negative reviews are about. You just need to understand the difference between types of gluten and gluten free. All the info is there and readily available - what more could anyone possibly ask for!?  Just learn how to use the app. It’s not difficult. And choosing where to eat is very easy. Honestly - I’ll be more likely to visit these pubs on the strength of this app as it makes planning much easier.

### 2/5 — Not useful for allergies

*2024-03-28, version 2.867*

This app needs a redesign to cater for customers with allergies. For example, if you choose to filter by no gluten (coeliac) you see loads of possible venues. 
Happy days, yes? 
No.  
You then need to tap through each category; mains, desserts, specials etc to find there is nothing on the menu for you. Why does the app show locations that cannot fulfil any of the requirements?

### 1/5 — No good for gluten free

*2024-02-07, version 2.867*

Unfortunately the gluten free filter doesn’t take into account food that’s fried in the same fryer as gluten containing food. The restaurant I chose using the app informed me of this resulting in very little I could order. No chips, no mashed potato bizarrely.

### 1/5 — Not that useful

*2023-01-17, version 2.867*

I was interested to see an app. that would help those of us with food allergies. However, you’re limited to what they consider an allergy.
I’m vegetarian but also allergic to garlic and mushrooms. As you can imagine, this is problematic as a vegetarian. I’m surprised that it’s not possible to list garlic. It might not be that common as an allergy (?) but it’s certainly common as an intolerance.

### 2/5 — Good idea but…

*2022-11-25, version 2.867*

Doesn’t take into account those on a low FODMAP diet. Even with the Gluten Free filter selection you still get the option of onion loaf.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t fill me with confidence

*2022-09-03, version 2.867*

I applaud the idea, but the execution is appalling. It’s hard to navigate, the food details don’t load and you don’t know if this is because the filter is working or if the app is just buggy. No detail on where the allergen is in the meal so you could ask to swap or omit something from the meal. It’s taken me 30mins to navigate a harvester menu. I’d rather just have it on the menu or speak to someone. This is just an poor dining experience to have to go through.

### 2/5 — No help if onion intolerant!

*2022-06-18, version 2.867*

I had hoped that an app with onion in the name would include a filter, or ingredients reference, for onions. Without this, the app is of limited use for me.

### 1/5 — Menus don’t necessarily relate to real life

*2022-03-20, version 2.867*

Trying to establish allergen information for the menu at a Vintage Inn seemed to indicate that all possible menu choices, particularly Specials, had been listed with no reference at all to their actual availability. In other words, this app just gave us a very long list to navigate and it would have been more conveniently and better presented to put the allergens on the local menu. Time to go back to basics?

## Frequently asked questions about Glass Onion

### What dietary requirements can Glass Onion filter by?

Glass Onion allows users to filter menus by common dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and milk avoidance. This ensures that only suitable dishes are displayed for your chosen location.

### Can I book a table directly through Glass Onion?

Yes, Glass Onion enables users to book tables at restaurants directly within the app. This feature is convenient for spontaneous dining plans or when you find a suitable venue while on the move.

### Is Glass Onion available on Android devices?

Glass Onion is currently available for iPhone and iPad. The app supports iOS devices, allowing users on Apple's ecosystem to manage their dining needs.

### How often is Glass Onion updated?

Glass Onion was last updated on March 4, 2025, with version 3.56.30325. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### What is the age rating for Glass Onion?

Glass Onion has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content restrictions.

### Does Glass Onion require an internet connection to find menus?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline functionality for menu browsing, finding local menus and booking tables typically requires an active internet connection to access real-time data.

### What do users like most about Glass Onion?

Users appreciate that Glass Onion consolidates all dietary requirements in one place, making dining out significantly easier. The ability to filter menus and book tables directly is also a highly valued feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.56.30325 — 2025-03-04

Performance updates and bug fixes

### 2.867 — 2021-09-20

Bug Fixes

### 2.42 — 2020-11-16

Allergen information for May Contains available on some dishes. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.45 — 2019-05-22

Fixes to eatery caching to ensure brand changes are picked up quicker.

### 1.1 — 2019-02-27

New Gluten Free filter added. Please note that not all Brands have gluten free options available. Bug and performance fixes.

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