Top 50 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots Across Rio de Janeiro

Marva Davis

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Hungry after a fun day at the beach? Do yourself a favor and head to Joaquina! The patio offers beautiful ocean views, but it’s the artisanal food that will really capture your attention. The menu (which is also available in full English) is thoughtful, well-curated, and highly textured, offering everything from hearty local favorites in rich sauces to gluten-free/veg fusion options with delicate nuance. The ingredients sing here, including the seasoning and herbal touches of fresh oregano, thyme, and more. We spent three weeks traveling in the area and found this to be one of our most exceptional meals — the dishes were outstanding, and the service was excellent. It’s clear the restaurant is devoted to in-house preparation and customer satisfaction. Easy to leave here full and extremely happy!

Joaquin Heiland

Hi, I'm Argentinian and celiac. I recommend this place and its food to everyone in the community. It's very difficult to find gluten-free food without cross-contamination in Rio de Janeiro, and Sandubem was a real relief. We ordered some burgers for delivery, which were delicious, filling, and reasonably priced.

Augusto Barbosa

Excellent option for those who are vegan and don't eat gluten. I recommend it!!!

Veronique Serruya

I was excited to try this place as it was gluten free and I am celiac, as well as it had good reviews. First we went and they said they were not serving people but only take out or delivery. So we said we wanted to put in an order for takeout. They said they would not take our order unless we downloaded the delivery app. We tried but because we don't have a Brazilian phone number we couldn't use the app. So they said we couldn't order. Thankfully one of the delivery boys was kind enough to let us use his phone and ask the owner to make an exception. The woman taking the order was extremely rude. Actually seemed angry and was not kind at all. The pizza itself was okay. I have had many gluten-free pizzas around the world and this was not a pizza. This was more like a flat wrap with different types of toppings. ⁰ there was no crispness to it, It folded, like a wrap. There was almost no cheese on it. There was no sauce on it and in fact they gave us ketchup, which I thought was strange at first , but now after having eaten it I understand why. Because without the ketchup there is very little taste. I don't live in Rio, so I will never go back. Even if I lived in Rio, I would not go back.

Bill Bojangles Robinson

The chef and owner Daniel is a lovely person. He was very attentive to our requests for a large gluten-free dinner. He notified the kitchen in advance, and they prepared everything to avoid cross-contamination. The vegan acarajé was a huge hit! The waitress was also very friendly and always kept an eye on our table. Thank you very much Teva and Daniel team!

José Eduardo Schubnell

An oasis for celiacs. Delicious food prepared and served with care in a rustic environment. There were 3 of us (2 non-celiacs) and everyone loved it.

Marcela Aliaga

Excellent healthy and celiac-friendly pizza in Barra de Tijuca. Delivery-oriented restaurant but you can eat on the premises.

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Tam Vega

The food and drinks were excellent. At our table, there were gluten-free eaters, vegans, and vegetarians, and there was something for everyone. The menu was particularly noteworthy, with its abundant and high-quality options. The service from the waitress who checked our bill at the end of our stay was terrible; she wasn't the same one who served us throughout the evening. The people who delivered our plates and drinks were fine, but the waitress who checked our bill at the end was disappointing. She made us feel really bad, a truly unpleasant moment. She didn't answer our questions, looked around when we spoke to her, and responded rudely, a complete lack of respect. We felt terrible about her service. We left feeling really bad.

Antonio Schell

Adriano Lopes

Ting offers something that you don't see in the region, gluten-free snacks, vegan snacks, vegetarian snacks, etc. The snack is super tasty and gluten and lactose-free, there are varieties of pizzas and other wonderful snacks!

Svenja M

It’s not a 100% dedicated gluten-free space but they offer gluten-free pasta which is really good and I had no problems after it. Make sure to show your celiac travel card.

Marcela Velazco

Only restaurant I found in Rio de Janeiro with 2 gluten-free options. Thank you.

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Felipe Santos

Regarding the products, there are many options for celiacs and people with other types of dietary restrictions, but regarding the service, it leaves something to be desired, as they tried to charge me a higher price, for some items, than what was on the menu.

Paola Benchimol

Tailandês bem gostoso com opções sem glúten

Angélica Andrade

Very good variety of food. Very friendly service, even when they needed to heat my dish a little more. All the food is gluten-free and suitable for celiacs. Including the delicious desserts! 👏

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We went for dinner, for an extra +6 reais they offer you gluten-free spagetti, I ordered with mushroom sauce Exquisite!! We also ordered with salmon sauce and it was very delicious. The incredible attention, they knew about celiac disease which leaves a lot of peace of mind. The place is calm, a very nice atmosphere. Abundant and very tasty dishes, good price. I would return without a doubt!

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Brilliant place with Gluten Free beer amongst their vast collection of local crafts! They have lots of GF options on the menu and the owner Patricio is knowledgeable and confident on his understanding of the allergy. My wife is coeliac and we went 3 times on our trip to Rio. Awesome.

David Penland

Teresa Prado Nogueira

The juice was wonderful and the cashew meat in the burger was really good! Oh, and I asked for gluten-free bread, which I also found to be of great quality! The staff was super friendly.

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Eliana Valgas

Service is excellent, super tasty gluten-free quiches are served with salad. Varied desserts and diets. The environment is beautiful, “instagramable”, clean and the service is impeccable! I recommend.

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Bradley Watson

Really good sandwiches and juices, I can’t have gluten but the tapiocas are fantastic, definitely worth the stop

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