Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots for Exquisite Cocktails Across North Carolina

Sara Scanlon

A gluten free paradise. Delightful service, incredible food with locally sources ingredients, and unique vibe.

Matthew Weld

If you are GF, this is the place; everything is gluten-free. We happened upon the summer menu filled with fresh ingredients. Highly recommend the cheddar biscuits, the beet appetizer, the braised short ribs, finished with the chocolate torte. Unique selection of cocktails, and the wine menu is extensive. My glass of Malbec was very good. Service was attentive, personable, yet not always in your space. Highly recommend!

Tanya Ireland

One of the most delicious gluten-free meals I’ve had since being diagnosed with celiac in 2013! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The restaurant was spotless—with a perfect 100 sanitation score—and the staff was equally impressive. I truly enjoyed speaking with the owner, whose passion for quality and care was evident in every detail. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Meg Cosgrove

Everything was wonderful. They were able to work with our food allergies without issue. They accommodated gluten free, nut free, and even a garlic free guest! Room is beautiful, staff was on top of everything, would definitely recommend.

zachary proehl

So I have autoimmune disease called Celiac Disease and that means gluten and me do not get along at all. This place has great gluten free reviews and was super excited coming here. Well now I am about ready to lose my mind. I asked my usual questions concerning gluten free items and preparations for their food/drinks. I ordered a CIDER and got served a BEER without hesitation. This is actually absurd. When somebody asks you about gluten free items and safety precautions and then immediately within 2 minutes get served a gluten containing item, it’s just actually ridiculous. The server was apologetic and kind but not knowing the difference between beer and cider is disheartening.

Iris Spik

My husband and I frequent Old Europe for their delicious cakes and coffee, so when it came time to pick a vendor for our wedding desserts, it was an easy choice! Abby helped us choose a variety of small cake flavors, and made sure each one was gluten free (I have celiac disease). She also walked us through customizing a larger cake for the two of us. Everything turned out beautiful, and our guests raved about how pretty and delicious our desserts were. Also of note- our original wedding was the day after Hurricane Helene. Old Europe made it super easy to reschedule for our new date!

Bailey Ellison

We dined at Barcelona Wine Bar for Independence Day and were served by Ashley and Conner. We called early in the afternoon to check on reservations, but were assured we could probably walk in with no wait. The patio quickly filled after we were seated by a manager. Service was attentive and courteous throughout. We enjoyed burrata, lamb chops, chicken thigh, haricot verts and the Branzino entree. Each dish was rich with flavor and beautifully presented. As a celiac, it means a lot that our servers were versed on proper protocol. Pesto for the burrata was served on the side, as it was cross contaminated with the bread previously on the flat-top, for example. We were warned at the beginning of service that entrees would take a little while. Our wait between tapas and entrees must have been longer than usual for the establishment. We were asked if there were any other tapas we would like while the Branzino was being prepared. Taken by complete surprise managers comped both our hericot verts and the entree. Although we would have no complaints paying for both as we understand from the FOH perspective. Fantastic job by all! We will be back!

Emily K

It is so cute (not at all a dive) inside! They are very knowledgeable about gluten and have many options. The fried chicken was delicious and I really liked the fries. They also have fun cocktails, and my friends enjoyed their meals as well.

Megan Montanez

Super cute place! Really good matcha and gluten free/vegan crepes!

Sheri Alkire

Service and food were great! My only disappointment is that HQ is changing their menu and taking several items off including one of my favorite gluten free foods…street noodles.

Lynn Sanguedolce

Great food and staff is very accommodating. Most menu items are gluten-free. I have never had a problem here.

Steph

I love popping in to Centro for lunch. Great, quick service, and reliably awesome food. The flautas and tacos are my favorites - and they even have a gluten free fried chicken taco which is so so good!

Lydia Ross

Delicious and gluten-free! Everything was flavorful and made with care and restaurant is warm and inviting!

Taylor Clark

I never review restaurants but I cannot say enough good things about this place. My girlfriend and I are gluten free and it is often difficult to find a full spectrum menu of things we can eat—however, even if you aren’t gluten free—this place is incredible. From the atmosphere, to the view, to the service; even down to how the dishes are plated…everything is immaculate. The Duck Confit…I would highly recommend. Their deconstructed tiramisu for desert—amazing. Even their coffee there we got with desert…best restaurant coffee I’ve had, period. You have to check this place out. Well worth your time and money.

Valerie Kammer

Greg

They have an extensive gluten-free menu. Everything was great and the service was amazing! Very delicious food!!

Chris Kerr

Snooze lives up to its fantastic name and only gets better from there. The atmosphere has a quirky diner vibe, complemented by exceptionally hospitable service. My wife ordered the Denver omelet with hash browns and gluten-free toast, and she devoured nearly all of it—which is a rare feat! I opted for the traditional eggs Benedict with hashbrowns and a side of bacon. I’m not exaggerating when I say this was one of the best eggs Benedict I’ve ever had in my life! The bacon was irresistibly crave-worthy, too. Thank you, Snooze, for an outstanding experience!

Elizabeth MacHaffie

Absolutely stellar! Went here for the first time on a Friday night. Ate at the bar and our server, Jess, was so warm and helpful. I’m celiac and was thrilled to see they have a dedicated gluten free menu. We got the ratatouille, Peruvian chicken, salad, and my non-GF partner got the gnocchi. We were impressed with the freshness and flavor of the produce, the tenderness of the chicken, everything down to the flavor and brightness of the salad dressing. The gnocchi was tender and pillowy. Overall the dishes were interesting, flavorful, and had great texture variation. The environment was clean, softly lit, and a pleasant volume. We could chat easily, and no loud music. Prices are very fair and we were surprised our bill was as low as it was. Fantastic value. Really outstanding, and we’ll be back! What a gem of a place, thank you!

Andrea James

I try to eat at Sixty Vines every time I visit Nashville, you can never go wrong! Most recently I got a gluten-free pizza and devoured the entire thing!

Jen

This was a fabulous dining experience! Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. The reason that I knocked off one star is that the dhal I ordered was so insanely salty! But it was very tasty. The atmosphere is awesome. It is a great place to meet up with friends.

Michael Brock

My wife and I had a fabulous experience at O-Ku! We want to give a special shoutout and thanks to Jewel for taking such great care of us. All the other members of the staff we interacted with were wonderful and so friendly too. Jewel went above-and-beyond to make sure our first meal at O-Ku was special, including taking extra care to make sure my gluten-intolerant wife was well taken care of. O-Ku has an entire special GF menu with an incredible amount of variety of delicious options- this restaurant is a phenomenal options for GF folks. You'll be in heaven. All the food we tried was fantastic, flavorful, and beautifully served. The cocktail we tried was also wonderful! We'll definitely be back. Thank you again, Jewel!

Mike Marchetta

Enjoyed it again and again. Service and food is still excellent!! 👌 definitely recommend. Sat on the rooftop again. Have also been inside. Inside is more lively and rooftop day or night is nice and calm more relaxed up there making it more comfortable. Also great for larger parties Staff: nice, friendly. Good service is super important. Food: we go here enough and it's always very good. More authentic and flavorful Greek food. We had this time The trio of all 3 spreads- comes with alot of pita slices (can get gluten free) which is great. Dinner : Chicken Mykonos (comes with pasta but substituted for rice) was delicious Also have had the Souvlaki Platters. Gluten free: Can substitue the pasta for rice. So if that's your thing you can make it work with many dishes. Price: for the quality it's worth it. More authentic and better ingredients Exactly what you would expect from a better experience.

Rachel Whalen

I found my new go-to spot! I'm looking for healthy spots to eat (mainly gluten free and dairy free options). The food at Happy & Hale is not only healthy and meets my dietary needs but it's also SO DELICIOUS! Everyone working at this location is extremely friendly and makes you feel really welcome and at home. I met the owner and he's super friendly as well! Try JP's gluten free desserts - you will not be disappointed!

Carolyn Floyd

itsme again

We love, love, love this restaurant. They have so many gluten-free options. Yay! Outstanding food and service. Thanks for everything, Ely, and hope to see you again soon. ☺️

Mel Z.

Great food and amazing sangria! Nice to have a proper restaurant open late. Server was very friendly and attentive, even highlighting gluten free items. 10/10, would definitely return!

Destyne

Very pleasantly surprised at the gluten free options offered! Large portion sizes at a reasonable price. We tried the Nashville Chicken and Fat Boy biscuits, both were excellent. A must stop if you’re visiting the Boone, NC area!

Jawanaka Wilson

Out waitress Emma was great, I have celiac disease and she got me a gf menu and made suggestions but the food and service was great.

Amber Easterling

Lots of gluten free options including sushi!! Let them know if you have celiac and they will take extra precautions and your meal will come out separately with an allergy stick. I feel very safe eating here!

Jordan Glover

We had the best meal and waitress today! Sooo much better than our Knoxville experience. Our server was very knowledgeable of our gluten free and dairy free options! Holly was truly amazing!!

Theresa Corcoran

I recently visited the Green Valley Grill for a family celebration. It could not have been more delightful. Five of us were had main courses and desserts, plus a couple of drinks and tips for around $200. Personally, I had the Turkish Chili Braised Short Rib, which was phenomenal. Other members of my party had the parmesan chicken, the rotisserie chicken, the chef's choice duck, and the pork schnitzle, which was a huge portion. The desserts were also great One thing to note, a member of our party had a severe gluten allergy. She was able to find items that she could eat, and very much enjoyed the cauliflower flatbread. The server was knowledgeable about the gluten allergy and thoughtful in his advice. I would definitely return the next time in the area.

Donna Dixon (MeandQt)

Loved it! Gluten free pancakes! All the food was awesome. We will be returning soon.

MaryAnn Barnes

This is a great place!! We enjoyed our delicious burgers & fries at the huge outdoor seating area with our 2 dogs. Their gluten free bun was pretty good too. We then shared a piece of their gluten free carrot cake and OMG!!! We'll definitely be back!

Kelly Thomas

Sherrie Pelkey

We love PF Chang's. Ember is such a great hostess. Highly recommend - make reservations it gets busy here!!! Love that they have a gluten free menu.

Cat Rutstein

Rae is wonderful! So helpful and so attentive. Their seasonal berry French toast is amazing. This is one of the few places in south end that offers gluten free options for breakfast. They modify as many things to meet your dietary restrictions as they can, which is greatly appreciated from a girl who needs gluten free food.

Anna Crist

this place is amazing! they have scrumptuous fries and tots (try them fire-spiced) and a killer veggie smashburger. their sides are gluten free and they have a gluten free bun available. duke's mayonnaise packets abound.

A Colaco

Staple restaurant in the SouthPark area. Always appreciate the kindness of the team throughout the dining experience. They are knowledgeable about the menu and helpful when advising about the gluten-free options. There are plenty of options — but it is best to ask for guidance/confirmation. We tried the watermelon and tomato salad this visit and it was GREAT! We also enjoyed the meat and cheese tray!

The Traveling Rose

While it was a little pricy, it was absolutely worth it. The quality was so good and they had house made gluten free bagels, which is a dream as someone who doesn't eat gluten. Plus my chai was amazing. Very beautiful spot and the workers had great energy.

J Miller

I have Celiac disease and Cancer today was a very busy day for me I had a taste for Singapore Mei Fun. The Manager came to me and noticed that I said no heat, no curry no sauce. She suggested to try one of the three sauces she put in my bag. The I used th sauce they use in Lo Mein. It was very tasty, packed with chicken etc the chicken egg roll was cooked to perfection. I am giving a 10 on a scale of five. Job well done I absolutely suggest this restaurant to anyone visiting this weekend. I got the order to go but I am enjoying it as I post this review. Should have taken a photo but it was so good I forgot to lol

Mary George

Charming spot with delicious cocktails and extensive GF / GFO / Vegan options. I had the bucatini with GF pasta and the vegan cheesecake (I avoid gluten and lactose) and both dishes were lovely; impressive cheesecake.

Sierra Johnson

Gluten free burger for take out was great! Fast service, easy online ordering process!

Isabella G

Joesph was absolutely amazing! I am gluten free and he was able to assure me that everything I ordered was safe for me to eat. He also just had a great vibe and made sure our group had a great night. 10/10 experience. Will definitely be back :)

Collene Black

Everything is delicious! I am not vegan but I always eat here when I am in chapel hill. The coffee is fantastic. I get a breakfast sandwich and a smoothie every time and I am always impressed. They have lots of gluten free options.

Emily Morris

Kelley

Very tasty food. Not a lot of gluten free options, though what they had was delicious. They are also aware of general food allergies and could adjust well. The Baja Bowl with carnitas was delicious.

Toni Rauschkolb

Three10 is located in a lovely house with an open kitchen and a large outdoor space. The tables are well spaced so you never feel hemmed in. The staff is professional and attentive. The menu includes imaginative preparations for their dishes, one of my favorites is the black garlic Caesar salad. The special of the day was a striped bass over polenta with guanciale and puttanesca which my husband loved. The roasted oysters prepared with bacon, collards and cornbread crumbs are wonderful. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer and most dishes can be prepared gluten free. Highly recommend!

Michael Letcher

We’ve been coming to Oak Island for over 18 years. One of the challenges we have every time we come here is being able to watch a sunset on the beach around 8PM and then still having enough time to get a sit-down meal at a restaurant where the kitchen is still open and serving the full menu in their restaurant - not in the bar area. So, we were excited to learn that Paul’s was a new option for us. The menu and reviews looked good and the restaurant appeared to have some good gluten free options. We arrived at 9PM at a time when there was plenty of seating available in the restaurant. However, we were told that we couldn’t sit there and needed to check in with the hostess which we did. She advised us that we couldn’t be seated in the restaurant area at that time because the kitchen was behind on their orders. After waiting for 45 minutes, she called us up to be seated and advised us that the restaurant area was now closed and we would have to sit at a table in the noisy bar area at a table that had been vacant the entire time that we were waiting. She never told us when we signed in that we were waiting to be seated in the bar area with a lot of noise and high-volume television sets and not in the dining area of the restaurant which is the main reason we came here. Not disclosing this when we signed in was in our opinion misleading so we decided to leave. If you’re a customer thinking of Paul’s of Oak Island as a restaurant and sports bar, think of it as only a sports bar after 9PM.

Carolyn Hooper

Dawn Hand

Amazing service. Get to that in a moment. Had dinner with 14 colleagues. We ordered several apps and soups. All delicious. Our dishes arranged from vegetarian to gluten-free to pad Thai to shrimp, chicken and beef. I originally ordered the firecracker shrimp. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. The dish came out lukewarm, shrimp a bit tough and it lacked flavor. Our server, Upon sharing with our server, Trinity, she immediately removed the dish. I replaced it with spicy chicken. It was hot and packed with flavor. Trinity offered exceptional service, taking care of our group. We never had to ask for refills. She was engaging and we enjoyed her wonderful personality. Well done, Trinity!