Top 50 Gluten-Free Italian Havens Across North Carolina

Will Voorhees

Best place in Raleigh for gluten free pasta and breads!

Iris Spik

My husband and I chose Strada for our wedding rehearsal dinner catering. Our wedding was originally the weekend of Hurricane Helene, but even amidst the chaos, the Strada catering team got in contact with us to communicate that their kitchen was down, and issued a prompt refund. When we rescheduled our wedding for June 2025, we reached out to see if they would be able to provide catering- this time, my husband was on a strict dairy, soy, gluten and egg free elimination diet. The Strada team worked with us to ensure he had a meal he could safely eat, and also worked to accommodate the vegetarians in our wedding party and my celiac disease. They clearly labeled every allergen, which made everything much easier when we served the catering at our venue- and the food was delicious. We were Strada fans before, but now we’re Strada stans! Highly recommend them for your catered event.

Elizabeth Smith

Wanted to love it but…we both got sick My husband ordered the lasagna. It was mushy and covered in sauce, when my husband scraped off the sauce topping it revealed a black top layer that was disgusting and left us both feeling queasy and wondering just how long that lasagna had been in the walk-in. If you are celiac, I wouldn’t trust the gf pasta here. I had a reaction after dining here last night that left me wondering if the gf pasta was boiled in cross contaminated water 🤷🏻‍♀️ The noodles were over cooked and not that great even before my belly swole to the size of an 8 month pregnancy. In retrospect, this is a kitchen nightmare and we wouldn’t have been surprised if Gordon Ramsay popped out around the corner while we were dining there. That being said the front of the house was nice and handled our complaint professionally.

Caroline Gardner

We had reservations so we were seated quickly. We each had a drink which was wonderful. Our server was kind, but we were given takeout boxes for our entrees and the check upon receiving our food without time to enjoy our meal. The gluten free options are limited, and the pasta was a bit of a let down.

mike dean

The service was very good, All of the staff are very attentive and very polite and professional. The pizza is delicious We had a margarita a cheese and a gluten-free cheese and pepperoni All of the pizza was very good. The gluten-free was surprisingly good. We had the arugula salad It was delicious My wife said the meatballs were good.

Mica Baker

Authentic Italian cuisine. Gluten free options. Always delicious!

Lindsey

Pastas are great! They have Gluten Free & it is quite tasty. Ask for "no salt" - they tend to oversalt their food.

Shelbe H.

I’ve been going to Lugano’s for almost 7 years, it truly never disappoints! The food is incredibly delicious, the staff is very friendly, and we leave happy every time. Their kids menu is $10 for any of the items, they have gluten free options!

Angelica Rodriguez

This place was great! Loved the overall environment and the feel of the restaurant’s look. Not to mention the waiter we had was extremely nice and our food came out awesome and delicious! This place is also very good for those who are celiac with the many delicious options you can have other than salads. Overall, awesome place and would come back again and again.

Cameron Nicholson

I have eaten at the location in brooklyn and this location did not disappoint! My fiancee is celiac so it is important that restaurants take the allergy seriously and prevent cross contamination, which they did ❤️ every pizza we have tried is delicious and the cheesy garlic breadsticks are phenomenal. We also love all of the cocktails. Our servers were attentive and the atmosphere was inviting

Lorraina Passaretti

Best gluten free pizzas and tasty salads. Always get a salad appetizer because there’s often something new and interesting. Even just their house salad is miles better than most restaurants specialty salads. I eat here every single time I’m in town.

Daniel Keller

They made a wonderful wood fired pizza and they even have a gluten free crust that my wife said is the best she has had in years.

Abstract Thinker

Deliciuos gluten free pizza. Taste like regular pizza.

Pat Franklin

The seafood Alfredo and Chianti were very good. The restaurant accommodated for Gluten sensitivity by offering vegetable side with trout in place of pasta. However I ate my meal after everyone else had finished theirs. I do not recommend the GF ravioli, it arrived cold and frozen in the middle and the initial taste was simply not good. The table service was eh. Not very attentive, had to wave the waiter down. Didn't offer to compensate for the 1 out of 5 horrible meals.

Anouk Rising

Had the Gluten Free Detroit Style as a Jimmy Pesto and I still dream about it! Wowzah! The Jimmy Pesto needs to stay! It’s fantastic!!!!! Love the Bob‘s Burger reference too! Fabulous pizza and their gluten free pizza? OMG! BEST pizza.

Matthew Finley

Was a very good experience. I have celiac disease and there were an amazing number of options for gluten free with a knowledgeable server. Wine list prices were very reasonable and all food was hot and amazing for all 6 of us.

Rebecca Woods

Delicious drinks, fantastic food, great service. I especially appreciate that they can make a majority of the menu gluten-free for those of us that are celiacs. They have a fantastic menu of mocktails as well. Definitely plan on going back

Monique Lucero

Highly recommend this place, the atmosphere is incredible and the staff is really welcoming. Having celiac disease(gluten allergy) limits me from eating out but this place makes me feel very safe. The food is amazing. shout out to Lora and Matt!!

A Floyd

Nice place all around with friendly employees. Food was very good. Got gluten free ravioli, turkey bacon sub and strawberry cheesecake. It was all tasty. Appreciated sitting in the sunroom area..very nice!

Jessica Lowther

Easily combined two options together to make the perfect gluten-free pizza for me.

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.

Alexis

So good! Thank you for offering gluten free crust 🍕 it was delicious! Cannolis were awesome too. Cant wait to come back!

Terra Wilson

Love the gluten free options and the gluten free brownie is just devine to top it off! My order is always exactly as I ordered. Always more than a plenty of toppings. They do not skimp on anything! Definitely worth the money! And service it quick and friendly. Thanks MM!

Lindsey G

GLUTEN FREE REVIEW: Absolutely amazing experience with endless Gluten Free options available - both appetizers came with gluten free bread. All pizzas can be made on gluten free crust and pastas can be made with gluten free noodles! Bonus that there is no up charge for gluten free. The flavors of everything were amazing and the atmosphere was great! Our favorites were the mussels and whipped ricotta. Heads up that the chopped salad was spicy!! We didn’t get to try a gluten free pasta but will be back to do so!

LaDonna Hollifield

Just had an unforgettable meal at Gemelli’s in Asheville and had to share! If you’re craving authentic Italian—think house-made pastas, risottos, and desserts that taste like they came straight from Italy—this is the spot. The atmosphere is cozy and European-inspired, perfect for a date night or family dinner. Favorites from our table: the cacio e pepe, calabrian scampi, and the cannoli (seriously, don’t skip dessert!). The staff is warm and attentive, and they offer gluten-free options too. Bonus: prices are reasonable for the quality, and there’s plenty of parking. Highly recommend Gemelli’s for anyone looking for a true Italian experience right here in Asheville! 🇮🇹✨

Christopher Jarnigan

Christina Marrazzo Cote

Always great food and service, and great gluten free options

Mindy Morgan

They have great Gluten Free pizza. The crust is actually crispy. I believe this was called The Tuscan.

Brandy Moran

Second time visiting this nice little gem in Southport. It's worth the visit. We had gluten-free pizza, and it was delicious

Louis Rubino

Went in today.... I am Gluten-free and Dairy Free. They had good Gluten-free option ... but as you know, Italian is difficult for anything good that's Dairy-free. We ended up deciding to leave. The waiter was fabulous. Took his time going through the menu to help us. I wish I could have tried the food. Great staff. Thanks for taking the time to really try. I have them 5 star for efforts.

April Flowers

Delicious!! We got a regular pie and a gluten free pie. Both were so good! We are from NY, and this is the closest pizza we’ve had that taste like New York pizza!!

Jax Hammond

Thank you Vinnie's for having Gluten Free pasta and for having the option to prepare the Chicken Marsala gf! If I had known that sooner I'd come every week!

Norman Grant

Amanda P.

The BEST gluten free crust . But the pizza is smaller than a regular size pizza . But sooooooo soooooo good

TaraTom Neuweiler

Amazing pizza place!! This is a kid-friendly spot, but it’s still giving “upscale” eating. The food was delicious, their cauliflower crust tasted so good and they offer gluten free options as well. They were so flexible with my kids and got their meals out super fast & kid temp! Would def recc this place to anyone who needs a quick place to eat!

Ninabeth Bunn

Nice but comfortable setting with great waitstaff. Plenty of gluten free options and some desserts as well!

Jan Fonselius

There were no meat dishes. Quite a few gluten free options. We had a mushroom ravioli which was good but extremely fatty and a grouper which had too many sweet accompaniments.

Jeffrey Scearce

Excellent wood fired pizza!! There are lots of options, including cauliflower and gluten-free crusts. I highly recommend the 4X4. A carnivore dream!!!

Ruth Perkins

Excellent gluten free pie!

Danica Thomas

Absolutely fabulous experience! We were quickly seated (we had reservations as soon as they opened), service was prompt and pleasant, our meals were all perfectly accurate and delicious, and even parking was easy! For appetizers our group shared the hazelnut burrata and the giant meatballs with crispy bread. These were delicious and I would be happy to enjoy them by themselves as a meal! But I got the butter chicken "sostanza" style, which is lightly breaded and fried in a butter oil sauce and is unbelievably delicious! Others in our group got the linguine a la carbonara, and the blue cheese alfredo tagliatelle. Everyone commented that these were some of the best dishes they've ever enjoyed! We had to look up a lot of the menu's Italian terminology online, but everyone was very pleased with their meals. We also enjoyed a range of creative cocktails, from the delish "Santa's 52-Week Vacation" with charred rosemary, to the "Captain Pek Pek's Business Class Flight" cocktail complete with attached paper airplane with the recipe printed on it! Loved these! There was also a nice array of desserts, and we enjoyed everything from affogato, gelatos, bread pudding, to tiramisu! The atmosphere is simple and streamlined, but it doesn't feel unwelcoming. The staff are all helpful, professional, and very familiar with the menu. They even had dietary restrictions labeled on the menu, so there are options for those that are vegan, gluten-free, etc. I appreciated that the pace of the meal was leisurely (true to a traditional Italian meal) and at no point did our group feel rushed. Every element of the meal was fabulous from start to finish, was served hot, and was presented beautifully! Thank you for a fantastic first experience, we will all definitely be back!

Laura Doody

As someone who eats strictly gluten-free, I’m so happy I found Pizza and Pints! I tried their gluten-free crust and was seriously impressed — it was crispy, flavorful, and held up perfectly under all the toppings (which were super fresh, by the way). I also had one of their salads and it was just as good — fresh greens, great dressing, and great portions. It’s clear they take dietary needs seriously without sacrificing taste or quality. The staff was really knowledgeable about gluten-free options and made sure everything was safe, which I really appreciated. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, this place is worth checking out. Great food, cool atmosphere, and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be back!

Amber Easterling

Ever Andalo is apart of an amazing restaurant group in Charlotte (Tonidandel-Brown) that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Whether you are gluten-free, dairy free, nut free, egg free, vegetarian or vegan, they’ve got you covered! They have a very detailed allergen menu that makes it so easy to order. They have a very nice brunch as well as dinner!

Jesse Bonds

Best gluten free pizza I've ever had.

Amelia Palma

Elizabeth Pace

We ordered pick up and had high hopes. With the overall reviews being good we thought the pizza would be good. We waited 65 minutes for our order to be ready and got our pizza back home. The cheese pizza with pepperonis and bacon looked fine just odd that there was pizza sauce on top of the toppings. Then we got to the gluten free and I had hoped with such good reviews it would be good but it was burnt and rock hard. And again there was pizza sauce on top of the all the toppings not under which were not sure about. So if you have gluten restrictions I’d suggest opting for a grocery store freezer pizza

Laura Robertson

Steve Cooke

We had three couples. Had to ask to get rest of meal brought to table. Asked for tea refill, never got it. According to my sister, their gluten free menu is one item. Food was not as good as I remember from two years ago. My wife meal has watered down sauce. We all agreed, the food was so so at best. Overall, I doubt we will be back

Steve McG

Hate do do this cause I do like the food. However they refuse to carry any gluten free seltzers. I get vodka is GF but you don’t always want a stiff drink.

Morgan Green

I called ahead and ordered a gluten free pizza because I have Celiac. When I received the pizza and after I ate a couple of bites I realized it wasn’t gluten free. I went back inside and asked to speak to a manager and explained to him the issue. He was very dismissive of the whole situation and just took the pizza and said he would bring a new one out. No apology or refund. I have been to this location and have had an issue before, but most of the time it’s good service and food just terrible management.

Jeff McElhaney

We thoroughly enjoyed the food. They offer a wide variety of gluten-free options. While the Sicilian Style pizza wasn't gluten-free, it was delicious and we highly enjoyed it; the waitress was excellent, and we had a wonderful time. We will certainly return.