Top 48 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in Northwest Washington

Paige Clark

The pasta was very good — not the best Italian food I’ve had but tasty for sure. My friend who’s gluten free really enjoyed the gluten free pasta as well. The service however was lacking, the server did not check on us nearly enough & we had to repeatedly make eye contact to have him come over to refill our waters (it’s in the 90s outside & probably around 70-75 in the restaurant). We also were not checked on when our food arrived & when he finally did check on us (after 10 minutes & me making eye contact), our request for parmesan was met with a shaker (which is fine & not on him, but maybe something the restaurant should consider improving upon). I’ve worked in the restaurant industry before & I understand busy nights where service maybe be less responsive. However, he paid significantly more attention to other tables in his section (which appeared to only 6 tables total, & only 4 were sat for over half our meal). I’m not sure of the reasoning — my friend & I are younger women in our 20s so maybe he assumed we wouldn’t tip well? Which fine, but also we both ordered drinks & generally tip 30%. Very disappointing & may not come again. Food wasn’t good enough to justify the poor service.

Matthew Chisholm

Gluten free pizza and stuffed shells were decent but not great

Brian Foy

Great tasting pizza... I can only wish they made the gluten-free pizza crust in house so it didn't have a cracker texture.

Kobbi Gal

The food was very disappointing. We had the lasagna, the basil chicken pasta. The taste was mediocre, the gluten free pasta was good. The portions, especially the lasagna was ridiculously small. We got cocktail, something with ginger, lemon, honey that was flat and bland. The afogatto was also average. The service was pretty good and the place was packed.

Emily Hart

I absolutely love this place! We were in DC on vacation for a week and I ate here almost every night. I always got gluten free pizzas here and they are delicious and the gluten-free crusts are easier to chew than other places I've tried and are a good flavor; you wouldn't know it was gluten free unless someone told you. They are extremely friendly and that also made me want to come back! When I come back to DC, I'll be back!! 🥰 Thanks for the pizza!

Alberto Zamorano

Under a medical recommendation I’ve decided to try a gluten free Margherita pizza, if you’re a celiac or gluten products may affect your health, 1st time doing so, it wasn’t bad but the taste is delicious although different which I can get use to it, the only issue that I found was that when ordering a Prosciutto topping it was very small and on the center for the most part instead of being spread out on the pie. The service was quick and good, real utensils and plenty of seating both inside and outside with 2 fire pits when it gets cold and a section for children so they can run and play.

S Lee

If you are on a gluten free diet, this restaurant is a real treat. This is the ONLY restaurant I know of in the entire DC area that offers gluten free French toast!!! It is really yummy. It is gluten free cinnamon raison bread that they make into French toast. It is served with maple syrup that has few slices of bananas in it. It is always served warm. (Be sure to look for the bananas. If the French toast is served with sliced strawberries, that is the wheat based French toast.) This restaurant also has gluten free bread so most of their sandwiches can be made gluten free upon request. And they can make their eggs benedict gluten free by using their gluten free toast. It is a very pleasant experience dining here. I usually dine outside. They are located on a small street in Georgetown. Georgetown can be crowded but on this small street, it is never very busy. On a nice weather day, it is a pleasant experience to eat the gluten free French toast while enjoying the weather. The service is always good too. I enthusiastically recommend this restaurant.

Olivia Brown

The chocolate torte is so incredibly delicious! A must-order! I am gluten free and they are very accommodating. The chocolate torte is gluten free, in addition to many of the pastas. We ordered the gluten free sausage and broccoli pasta, which was very good. The sausage is not spicy (which I like).

Ashley Steimel

Filomena is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in DC. Everything about it is delightful - the food, the service, the ambiance. Decorations are always changing for the season and so fun. The burrata appetizer is seriously one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, and they have delicious gluten free pasta. Love, love, love!!

A F

The interior could use a little updating - but the food was delicious. Got the bang bang gluten free pizza, pepperoni gluten free and a plain cheese pizza (non gluten free). All was delicious and the employees were friendly.

Cheryl Knox

Draia

I had heard many good reviews and had wanted to try this restaurant for a while. The restaurant is a nice place to have dinner with friends, enjoy a date night, or have a drink at the bar by yourself. I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant, and the service, food, and drinks were good. I also appreciated that they had many vegan and gluten-free options. Our waiter recommended the 40-layer lasagna, and it was good. I will definitely be back for drinks and to try other items on their menu.

Pasham Adwani

Best gluten free pizza I have ever had!

Jake

One of the best combinations of high quality food, service and atmosphere in DC. They were accommodating for gluten free restrictions.

James Krummenacher

Late dinner and drinks with the family! Many gluten free options including a chocolate torte that was shared by three. Christian O was so friendly and made sure we were taken care of with allergy challenges!

Zoë Friedman

I celebrated my 25th birthday at Sfoglina for dinner and was so glad I did. We ordered the octopus and Caesar salad as starters. The octopus was incredibly flavorful with a hint of spice, but slightly overcooked. The Caesar salad was good, but nothing stand-out. My 72- Hour Braised Beef Short Rib was delicious- perfectly tender meat with a flavorful and satisfying sauce. Dessert was the standout of the meal - a strawberry sorbet that rivals any sorbet I’ve had in Italy. I appreciate that the restaurant was careful to prepare food safe for my gluten allergy (Celiac). In terms of parking, there is a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant, and the restaurant does validate parking. Overall, I recommend Sfoglina for an upscale dinner or lunch with friends!

Logan Witham

I was looking for good Italian with Gluten free options. This place was so accommodating with my dietary restrictions. The food was so good and a good price. The staff was kind and very helpful. If your ever in DC come to this place!!

Meg Ruppert

Mohamed was the best server and when it poured rain he ensured we weee safe and dry Went above and beyond Rare good deal on the happy hours in Thai town and the fresh mozerrlla !! Yum As a gluten free person HUGE HIGE kudos to their Lamb Ragu on GF pasta . And their market has the best gf pasta.. a splurge but worth it!! I. The summer I get that their basil and mozzarella at the market for special summer get togethers

Nicole Williams

We love Ledo's pizza on Georgia Ave. They have one server in particular that I want to call out, though I have since forgotten her name. She has been working there for app. 1.5 years and is a ray of sunshine. She has great rapport with my kids. The pizza itself is my family's favorite. They also have two different gluten free crust options.

Deborah Borges

Best gluten free crust I’ve ever had!!! And I asked for Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella and they happily substituted that for me! Yummy!

Gwendolyn Patrick

Patricia Crooks

Troy Miller

Christopher Becnel

M Ramachandran

Great ingredients and even the gluten free crust was really tasty!

JULIE C

We celebrated Father’s Day at Angolo Ristorante Italiano, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm, elegant, and welcoming, creating the perfect setting for a special evening. A heartfelt thank you to Annas, who provided outstanding service. He was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive—patiently walking us through the menu and offering thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be delicious. His genuine hospitality truly made the evening unforgettable. We were also pleased to see that the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, which made our visit much more comfortable and inclusive for our family. Additionally, they offer gluten-free pizza, which was a fantastic and tasty option for those with dietary restrictions. Another highlight was the quiet, relaxed noise level, which made it easy to hold conversations and enjoy our time together. To be fair, it was a rainy evening and the restaurant wasn’t very busy, which likely contributed to the calm atmosphere—so it may feel livelier on a busier night. Overall, if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with exceptional service, a welcoming and accessible setting, and thoughtful accommodations, Angolo Ristorante Italiano is a must-visit. We will absolutely be returning—and we’ll be asking for Annas again!

Dorothy Arce

Devin Bird

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James Renner

Morris Jones

We were a party of three with one party member having vegan/gluten free dietary restrictions (I called ahead to advise). Everyone has an exceptional experience...food, service, and ambiance. My companion with dietary had an eggplant dish and my other companion had the smoked salmon and scrambled egg dish (both parties want to return for more). We will be back... thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Cheers!

Beverley Vinson

Angela Marshall

Henry Smith

Julia Anderson

Ben Justice

Connie Alexander

Barbara Sheppard

David Raines

Michael Hanson

Antoinette Meyer

Homer Johnson

Walter Kane

Ms. Byers

Had very little vegan and gluten free options but the chef was accommodating.

Anthony Ryan

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Grazie Nonna was, unfortunately, the most disappointing dining experience I had in the DC area. While our waiter was polite, he was largely inattentive throughout the meal — only becoming attentive when it was time to settle the bill. The service was inefficient and frustrating. Our food took far too long to arrive, and about 30 minutes after placing my order, I was informed that there were no gluten-free options available. I declined to reorder, yet ten minutes later, the original dish I requested was brought out anyway. This level of miscommunication and disregard is unacceptable for a restaurant of this caliber. The atmosphere also left much to be desired — the space was uncomfortably loud, making conversation difficult, and the dim lighting only added to the overall discomfort. Additionally, I was not allowed to pay solely for my meal and my child’s; instead, the bill had to be split evenly among the entire party. As a result, the server’s tip was disproportionately high given the poor service, which I ultimately adjusted for the group. It’s disappointing to leave a restaurant feeling let down, especially when I had high hopes for the experience. Sadly, I would not return to or recommend Grazie Nonna.