Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Discover in Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, Houston

Phyllis Bell

Great food, ample servings many gluten free options including dessert

Victor A

I’m the most complicated individual in terms of how stringent I am with food. I look into quality ingredients, seed oil free, halal, sugar free, soy free, gluten free, grass fed butter etc & Huma & Fabian understood my language & concerns & we’re able to accommodate my every request 100%. This shall be my go to spot for late lunch or dinner. Restaurant that promote quality down to the ingredients is rare.

Jenna

As someone with celiac disease, finding safe and delicious gluten-free options can be a challenge, but Pondicheri absolutely delivers! Their menu has so many naturally gluten-free dishes, and the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. It’s such a relief to enjoy incredible Indian-inspired food without worrying about cross-contamination. Everything I’ve tried has been packed with flavor, fresh, and so thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is also warm and inviting, making it a great spot for anything from a casual lunch to a special night out. If you’re gluten-free (or just love amazing food), this place is a must-visit! You can also follow my journey navigating gluten-free life with EoE over at @glutenfreewitheoe on Instagram for more great finds!

Esther G

Tonight we had our church volunteer appreciation dinner at Carrabba’s. What an awesome night! The restaurant looks stunning, even more so than usual with all the holiday decorations. I have been coming here for many years, and it is always beautiful and an amazing experience. Tonight Ishmael and Darwin and the support staff were wonderful. I never had to ask for my glass to be refilled, or my plate to be taken. No small task with 25 people in the room for dinner. Being a former server it always is a breath of fresh air to receive excellent service, especially in this day and age of lackluster experiences at most restaurants after 2020. Every modification I asked for was kindly given to me, which I really appreciated because of being gluten free but still wanting the chicken Marsala. They had a smile on their face after any request that was made by anyone at the table, and I felt like family as I sat there. It was absolutely delicious! The chicken Marsala here is probably the best I’ve ever had. I ate the chicken Marsala at one of the franchises of Carraba’s at the airport in Atlanta in October and it was not even close. It didn’t even compare to how delicious the food is here st the Original. The servers even knew exactly when to close the doors so that we could have some quiet while we ate, visited, played a game, and went around the room to talk about the past year and our grateful hearts for our church family and our pastors. Although I do my best to give compliments instead of complaints, I don’t always succeed in remembering to do it. However, I had to post a review now while I was thinking about it so you would know how happy the whole group was with the meal and the service. Thanks for always being consistently great, guys!

Jylian Zimmer

They have gluten free options!

Kumar Thangudu

I’ve eaten at dozens of Ethiopian restaurants. This place takes a while to bring the food but it is extremely fresh and tasty. The pistachio cake is amazing. The blue Nile lamb special and doro wot are solid. They offer the gluten free and non gluten free injera which is a solid win. Doro Wot perfectly made. The right proportions on everything. Will be back. A gem in Houston. My friend loved the cardamom and cinnamon Ethiopian tea.

Breeze

Delicious and most of the menu is gluten free.

Vernon Fisher

K Oto

I've been coming here for several years now, and I've always been impressed with all of their dishes. Their waitstaff, especially Carlos, has always been on-point and professional. The biggest draw for my family and I is the Gluten-Free crust options. My wife has Celiac's, has never had a problem, and this has consistently been some of the best GF pizza we've found in Houston.

Kimie Kimura-Heaney

Vegan and gluten free and delicious. Fresh and amazing with great prices. Friendly service. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I don't think it is a language barrier thing about the gluten free thing, as some other reviewer said, as my husband is a Cantonese speaker and spoke to our server at length. I guess I will know in a few hours if I die from eating the noodles and dumplings!

Elizabeth Aleman

Food was wonderful and Phillip was a great help finding gluten free options. He went above and beyond to find us the gluten free options to make it a great experience.

M. Bonds

What can I say the long lines says it all...I do love their cobb salad and the fact they have a gluten free bun option and the kale salad those are my go to's

Edward Cormier

Mimi Vu

My party and I had a wonderful experience, especially thanks to our server Brian. My boyfriend has a gluten allergy and trying to find a place with gluten-free options or people who are knowledgeable of a gluten-free diet is always a challenge. I told Brian ahead of time that our table had a gluten allergy and he told us to go ahead, select our options and he would see what he could do. We ordered an assortment of nigiri, three rolls, the ceviche, grilled shishito peppers, house made seaweed salad - all of which Brian made sure could be modified into a gluten-free version and were still so delicious! We were so pleasantly surprised to hear his expertise on the ingredients in each dish. I could tell how attentive he was being throughout the night as he brought us our dessert bowls before we had the chance to order, it felt like he was reading our minds. The kakigori and green tea soufflé cake were also gluten-free and were a lovely touch to end the night on. We’re still raving about the amazing experience today and it wouldn’t have been the same without him. Thank you so much! :)

GraciLou Ackerman

The most fabulous place for celiac disease & the most fabulous customer service with Jessica Justin & Malaya Kinney !

Lesia Ambrose

Veggie pizza was the best I’ve ever had. Gluten free option as well! I’ll b back! (In my Arnold S. Voice)

Jerrine Baker

Excellent food and service. I took visitors from out of town and they were very pleased with the food and service. This was my first time also, so I was not certain what to expect. We were all impressed. Troy our waiter was exceptional. He went overboard to meet our needs and food preferences, including gluten free requests. Will return to this restaurant many times.

Michael Rains

Sooo accommodating! My girlfriend has a gluten allergy and the chef came out with a special menu for her. Food / drinks / service was amazing! We will definitely be back.

Ana Waldo

Pizza Sunday 🍕 for me. Lunas pizzeria. The best pizza I have ever eaten. Gluten free cauliflower. And wings 🤤 100% recommended

Misi Schlueter

Surprisingly good food. Has gluten free buns. Kids menu is extensive.

Sheryl Lynn

It has usually been pretty good, but my last visit wasn't great. I ordered the relleno that is gluten free and it just tasted "off". We let the waitress know and she brought the manager out. I didn't make a huge complaint because I figured I might just not like the sauce it was in. So, when the manager offered to make a new dish I thought that was great. But, I asked for no sauce and no spinach, figuring one of those might have been the problem. He didn't pay attention though, and after waiting a long while, a dish drowning in sauce was brought out. He had not paid attention at all. Then, my friend, who likes all their sauces offered to buy that meal and just have it wrapped up for lunch and the waitress acted so weird about it. I even let her know - no - He is offering to pay for it, but she said she still had to talk to the manager 🙄 what? Finally got the 3rd attempt out- only for it to still not taste great. I gave that to my friend, because by this time I just wasn't hungry any more. I may or may not go back, but I'm certainly not excited about it. The wrong food happens, but the absolute inability to pay attention to what the customer is saying - just too problematic.

Harsh Surana

Amazing food, amazing service. The owner and chef is so nice. Felt so welcomed. I ate the vegetarian pizza (sub'd the base for regular dough instead of gluten free) and loved it. So fresh and authentic.

Jacqueline Robichaux

Clean food. TV's can be a bit loud but it is also a bar, so that comes with it. Also the Gluten free brownie is soooo good!

Tasha Grissett

Good sandwiches with gluten free bread option and fast service

Camarell Anderson

No parking, which didn't make a lot of sense because it doesn't appear to have a sit down space. The Gluten Free banana chocolate chip muffin was amazing though and my Latte was fabulous. My friend's Americano was a bit hot, probably because he didn't have any milk added to it. Will for sure be back

Kristen O'Daly

The gluten free pizza crust is the best I have had!

Daniel Engelke

It may seem like a gimmick but if you want some place to try mead, know that it drinks like a beer but tastes like a wine and this is the place to try something you'll like with some amazing food to boot. They have gluten free wrap and plenty of vegetarian options too so this is an all inclusive place.

Mary Hollands

The staff were very knowledgeable about which dishes would be safe for gluten-free diet restrictions. My soup and my husband’s curry were both 10/10.

Henry Ramirez

The inside is kind of like a yellow local foods. There is a good amount of seating. I had one of the bowls and it tasted like a healthy choice steamer bowl, I think that's what it was called, which is to say it tasted good. Those frozen bowls were good. Overall the bowl was tasty, not really spicy, definitely have a good amount of appetizing options. They also have vegan and gluten free options. The fruit juice I don't recommend. While fresh it contains a lot of the blended fruit fiber (?). Would comeback though.

Mike Castro

Davanti Ristorante is a cozy and authentic Italian restaurant in Houston that offers great cooking and fantastic vibes. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious and fresh. I ordered the Tagliolini Verdure e Gamberi, a thin pasta dish with shrimp and vegetables. It was a satisfying and healthy meal that had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables added a nice crunch and color to the dish. The basil gave it a fragrant touch that made it even more appetizing. I also had the tiramisu for dessert, and it was amazing. It was creamy, fluffy, and rich, with a hint of coffee and cocoa. It was the perfect way to end my meal. I also enjoyed the wine selection and the gluten-free desserts that they offer. Davanti Ristorante is a gem in the city that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality Italian dining experience.

Taylor Rebel

Always really good and everyone is amazingly friendly. The food is very good quality and one of the only places I know of to offer gluten free fried rice. Honestly one of the best spots around, especially if you love good vietnamese. Can't recommend enough.

Cole Cieslewicz

I'm not one for ethnic foods, but this was actually really good! I got the Chicken Pita, and it was actually very filling, which I didn't expect for the price and the way this restaurant looked. Vegetarian friend and gluten-free friend were also both very satisfied with their orders. Staff was very kind and helpful, came to the table a few times. The only thing I don't recommend is the pita chips, they were very plain and dry, not worth getting.

Misha Granado, MPH, MS

My beau and I visited Verandah for the first time Feb. 25, 2024 and we were quite pleased with our experience. Being of Trinidadian descent, I am quite familiar with the Indian influence in our cuisine and I was excited to explore Verandah's menu. We had a large breakfast earlier, therefore for lunch we had the following: - Samosa - Kerala Shrimp - Verandah House Salad - 2 cocktails (not listed on website, but listed on menu in house) Chefs Sunil and Anupama were both in house and took the time to share details about our menu selection and even provided a tour of their restaurant. Sunil and Anupama were very kind with beautiful energy. It is quite apparent that they both love what they do, which is evident in the attention to detail in both the decor and cuisine. Of the 3 items we had, my favorite was the house salad which is so much more than any house salad I've had! The salad was presented beautifully in a gluten free shell with vibrant veggies and the chef's special vinaigrette (with a nice spicy kick) drizzled. This level of attention to detail, even for the house salad speaks to the level of intention Sunil, Anupama and their staff place on ensuring their guests feel seen, valued and appreciated. With Houstonians having so many choices when it comes to cuisine and restaurants with excellent food; customer service along with ambiance are areas that really allow restaurants to stand out. Sunil, Anupama and their Verandah team have these down! We look forward to experiencing dinner at the restaurant and how the ambiance feels at night with all of the beautiful glass and soft lighting. Thank you for having us Sunil and Anupama, we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and will definitely return. Cheers! - Misha & Langston

Kemi Omar

Great food, and they're able to customize dishes to make them gluten free. Customer service was pleasant enough.

Kara Hammond

Sarah Tracy

Billie Melson

Robert McDonough

Easily the best bang for your buck sushi in Houston. The sushi is super fresh and they have a large menu with tons of options. They have gluten free soy sauce for the celiac and gluten intolerant. If you’re not looking to splurge at one of the really high end sushi places, this is the place.

Sofía Rodríguez

Everything was so good ! Quality food ! Delicious and you can see how they really put in the effort on serving good food, everything was delicious and the staff so friendly and nice ! My new favorite spot !! Love that the offer gluten free options and list the ingredients they use, simple and clean 🤌🏼❤️

SweetGreenInk

Disclaimer: I've only had traditional afternoon tea service. My friend enjoys it, so I've gone twice, still not seeing the appeal. I imagine (and heard) the actual Indian food is good. Afternoon Tea: The tea is very good, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, and premixed chai that's sweet and spiced. Several-course thing with tiny appetizer, scone, sandwiches, including cucumber, and a dessert tower. If you're into British traditions, seems legit. The scones came with clotted cream (and jam). Fancy tea time will never be my thing, but my friend told them we were gluten-free, and they served us the same menu, only g-free, besides one small puff pastry, including our own g-free dessert tower, which was very nice. Also, they had a kids' menu, which was really nice, but had a lot of sugar on it--milk shake option, plus 4 servings of dessert at the end--2 cookies, ice cream, and some kind of cake, all for one kid, which to me, is a lot. So, excellent service, inclusive menu, try some other meal than the tea service, expensive.

Jennie Muldrow

Kayla Jewett

Nunn

Really great place for breakfast with the family. Service is amazing. Super nice people. My son left the French toast and the bacon. I had the gluten-free pancakes it wasn't amazing but it was good for gluten free.

Caroline Sinclair

Super cute place, LOVE the espresso and the smoothies here. Get the avocado one, it's gorgeously delicious! Wish there were more gluten-free/allergen-conscious food options and more outlets for laptops, but overall it's a great coffee shop and seriously get the avocado smoothie.

Molly McCown

Best sushi in Houston, hands down. Top tier experience from the ambience, service, food and drinks. They have gluten free soy sauce upon request. We will def be back!!

Joseph Gamboa

Cynthia Rascoe

Sarah Kleypas

Mari was amazing! So helpful with my husband who has to eat gluten free. And she was super duper friendly! Great experience

Melissa Hernandez

Irene Blackman