It sounds like an odd question but...

[ChocolatChip]

Are there any restaurants that serve particular bland food? Or if you were eating off a menu, what would you suggest to be particular simple/bland?
I've got gastritis, recently developed. And am struggling to find things to eat, I'm going to attempt to go out with my hubby tomorrow, and have no idea what to eat!

[Count-A-Strong]

Nando's

[ChocolatChip]

lol. I may have to order extra extra hot then! ;)

[cupid04]

Have you been told to avoid certain foods that might aggravate your condition?

[alexanderd]

If you like steaks ask for it plain, no pepper, no nothing, just a plain steak and then its up to you what you choose to put on it

[DTCwordfan]

sounds like fish wouldnt be too bad a dish for you, but be careful of any sauces.

[weas]

mash veg and chicken

[wheaten]

Sounds like the 'Goodness, Gracious Me' sketch - Going Out For An English and asking 'What's the blandest thing on the menu?'!

[anneasquith]

pasta with a very simple sauce.

[Answerprancer]

No kidding Count A S - I went there once and had the hottest thing on the menu (with extra hot sauce) and it was feeble.

[JonnyBoy12]

No, I do not, and yes this is a strange question. Food is supposed to be tasty, not bland. It is the opposite of what you would expect. That is a bit like looking for a car with the worst mpg you can get, or a computer which has the smallest memory, or slowest running speed you can find. Did stay in a hotel in Bishop's Stortford with very bland food, but can not recall the name of it, I am afraid.

Sorry I can not help you.

[Answerprancer]

LOL yes I thought of that Wheaten...
"You're not in England now - sipping yourrr tea and watching your morrising dancing!"

[Count-A-Strong]

Yep, you had a similar experience to me AP. Their food makes mashed spuds seem exotic. And I have to go there on Friday for a family get together. Groan.

[craft1948]

Spaghetti carbonara.........

[wheaten]

Can't you just dose up on tablets and enjoy a meal which you will be paying for? Failing that, make something you can eat at home but make it special with flowers, candles etc have a cuddly night in, watching a dvd and see what happens....

[LoftyLottie]

Go for a dish with chicken and rice. About the best food you can eat that is gentle on the tum.

[annie0000]

I'd definitely go Italian - then you can pick a plain-ish pasta dish or a risotto, bread and butter for the table and ice cream for afters.

[pastafreak]

I agree with Lottie...a lot of restaurant pasta dishes-even those in cream sauces-can be rather heavy. Both chicken and rice are bland in themselves,and not likely to irritate.

[ChocolatChip]

Thanks for all you ideas, I agree with the italian ideas :)
And johnnyboy, it is a strange question. But when you get a lot of pain from eating something that isn't pretty plain then its pretty difficult. This could be a long term thing, so I'm gonna have to learn to go out and eat. And yes, I agree food should be tasty, my husband and I used to be chefs. But not at the detriment to your health.
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[ChocolatChip]

And wheaten, we did have a good laugh about the 'goodness gracious me' quote :)

[anneasquith]

do you take any medication. did your gp diagnose gastritis ?