The menu is SO CLEARLY LABELED! I can’t have gluten or dairy and I had the most fabulous dinner! The cider was also lovely. Kind staff that take allergies very seriously
I have to eat gluten free ( not celiac) and the Dalorit dish (roasted butternut squash) was absolutely delicious in my opinion and of course, gluten free! I would highly recommend!
BEST PLACE FOR GLUTEN FREE/VEGAN FINE DINING!!! Super fancy, absolutely delicious, amazing atmosphere with the live musicians. My fiance and I were swooning over how luxurious our anniversary dinner was. Its been a long time since we've found a place that meets our dietary restrictions AND makes us feel like we had a real fancy night out. Cannot recommend this place enough. Also, try the silk route feast! Its worth every penny!!🤤
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East is East is hands-down one of the most unique and soulful dining experiences you’ll find in the city. From the moment you walk in, you’re enveloped by the cozy, bohemian vibe—dim lighting, live music, and aromatic spices drifting from the kitchen. The décor and ambiance transport you somewhere between Istanbul and Kathmandu.
I highly recommend the “Chai Feast”—a rotating selection of dishes from across the Silk Road served tapas-style. Every bite is rich, layered, and made with love. Personal standouts: the Afghan eggplant, lamb kebabs, and the mango butternut squash stew. And don’t miss their house chai—refillable, spiced to perfection, and served with a smile.
The staff are warm and knowledgeable, and the entire experience feels like you’re a guest in someone’s beautifully curated home. Whether you’re a meat-eater, vegan, or gluten-free, there’s something flavorful and nourishing here for you.
This isn’t just dinner—it’s a cultural experience. Perfect for date night, out-of-town visitors, or when you just need a warm soul-hug in the form of food.
Overall, a wonderful restaurant! The food is delicious, and so many gluten free options. Most options are dairy free, too. I appreciated this so much I came back 3 times in a week! Be sure to order toum (Lebanese garlic sauce) with your food. It is the best!!!!
Only reason I’m docking a star is service related. I ordered for pickup to eat in my hotel room, and two out of three times they failed to include the cutlery, despite me both checking the box for cutlery, and also putting in the comments. Staying in a hotel, you don’t have access to cutlery, so please be sure to pay attention to customers who request it and provide it for them!!
Didn’t eat in the restaurant, but it is beautiful inside :)
This restaurant is a gem. The food is superb. Lots of gluten free options. I had a crepe with seafood, veggies bunded in delicious creamy sauce. Pear salad with goat cheese is Highly recommended.
Great communication and super adaptable to changes in quantity, and menu for a work event! The food was well received (walima feast), and catered to meat eaters as well as those with dietary restrictions or vegan/gluten-free!
Only thing is the delivery person forgot to leave a crate, but we found a workaround!
Unforgettable Dining Experience at Zarak – A Must-Visit!
I had the pleasure of dining at Zarak for the first time in July with a group of five people, each of us with different dietary restrictions – gluten-free, dairy-free, coconut-free, and vegetarian. While I initially felt overwhelmed by the menu, our server, Sanmeet, turned what could have been a stressful situation into a seamless and enjoyable experience. She took the time to carefully listen to our restrictions and, in less than a minute, curated the perfect menu for us, ensuring we could enjoy our time together without worrying about what to order. Her recommendations were spot on, and the variety of cocktails was equally impressive!
From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the entire team made us feel welcome and cared for. The level of attentiveness was beyond compare. One detail that stood out to me was how the staff intuitively timed their service – they approached us only during natural pauses in our conversations, which I deeply appreciated. At one point, I needed a napkin, and just as I was about to ask, one of the staff members approached me, and it felt like they had read my mind. It’s those small details that really made the experience special.
Now, the food was incredible, but what made the evening truly unforgettable was the exceptional level of customer service. Towards the end of the night, everyone except me ordered dessert because I couldn’t find anything on the menu that was both dairy-free and coconut-free, which I was fine with. Sanmeet noticed and immediately went above and beyond to accommodate me. Within minutes, she brought out a delicious pistachio gelato, which had no gluten, coconut, or dairy – and it was on the house! That thoughtful gesture spoke volumes about her dedication to making sure everyone had a wonderful time.
What’s even more impressive is that when my partner and I returned to Zarak a month and a half later for drinks and dinner, Sanmeet remembered us. The genuine smile on her face when I greeted her by name made it clear that this restaurant isn’t just about serving great food – it’s about creating lasting relationships with their guests.
Sanmeet’s warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care for her guests left an incredible impression on me, and I’ve been raving about Zarak to everyone I know. If you ever visit, I highly recommend asking for her – she truly made our dining experience unforgettable. I look forward to returning again and again!
One of the healthiest delicious middle eastern food I have had in a while! I was a bit hesitant to visit due to mixed reviews here and I am so happy I listened to my instincts and visited this gem of a restaurant today. The service and food was beyond incredible!
The restaurant is so cozy and spacious. Ample street parking available and my sister has celiac allergy for diary and gluten, so we were also able to get customized food based on her restrictions.
One of the best middle eastern cuisine. We all ate so much that we need to take a nap. Everything is so fresh. My sister has gluten and diary allergy so she was able to get amazing food customized to her allergy needs
Definitely 5 stars here. I am celiac and cannot eat gluten. They have accommodated me each time and each time the food has been fantastic. They give more than I can eat, so there are leftovers for me the next day. 😋
Without a doubt the best Lebanese food in the lower mainland, the Falafel is always freshly made and from scratch compared to powdered premixed falafel other competitors serve , the ingredients are of good quality , the service is relatively fast considering the fact that your eating freshly cooked food , there are many good deals like the party trays and different platters and so many meat , vegetarian and gluten free options, the portions are very generous.
With the global increase in food cost , the meals are priced well . I`m lucky to live few minutes away , I frequently eat there or order trays for events , I have tried all items on the menu and everything tasted delicious , I also visit Mouneh next door for authentic lebanese and middle eastern food supplies and in house baked goods , you should give it a try .
Our best night out while visiting Victoria! We loved our delicious Greek dinner. And our host, *Big Dimitri* took amazing care of us! He welcomed us like family, was so warm & professional, and shared all about the history of the restaurant.
We loved our meals- lamb shank, Greek ribs, chicken souvlaki- and dessert! Great gluten free options- I had the chicken souvlaki meal, rice, potatoes, and veggies. And the dolmades for an appetizer. The menu was clearly labelled with lots of gluten free options.
Kids menu as well, and our kids enjoyed it & were treated extra special by staff!
First time here and won't be my last! Delicious, fresh food and friendly counter service. Beautiful presentation and welcoming atmosphere. I am celiac and they're very careful and knowledgeable about GF (no separate fryer).
If you need inclusive catering options for a diverse set of dietary requirements, Romeo's has got you covered. We were able to use both the Hillside and Langford location to cater our staff events, and I can't begin to tell you how thorough and thoughtful the management team at both restaurants was in ensuring we had a meal for everyone's needs. Celiac-safe, diabetic, vegans, onion allergies - you name it. They had a solution for everything. This is so challenging to find in a restaurant, and I can't say enough good things about the care taken by these teams. Thank you Romeos! Looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Absolutely amazing! Even going as Vegan and Vegan with a gluten intolerance- they have a full gluten free menu, a full vegetarian/vegan menu - and modifications are more than welcome
Valentine’s Day dinner. Booked in advance and the restaurant actually called before hand to confirm reservation and to see if we needed any special help for possible mobility issues. We didn’t but Outstanding! First time ever. We ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, and the Piri Piri half chicken dinner. The bowl was beautiful and delicious. The only thing I would suggest is that it be a larger portion. They really stepped up to make the chicken dinner gluten and dairy free with incredible ease! Both dinners were delicious. Nice atmosphere on the upper floor. Service was outstanding. Two dinners and two glasses of wine 🍷 for under $ 💯, including tip. Highly recommend this place. Nice place and value!
Cheers! 🥂
This was such an amazing experience for me and my daughter! The food was amazing and they were very knowledgable about celiac diet. It was incredible!!
Purchased 3 meals, all three meals were absolutely fantastic! One was also gluten free and cannot fault its price and quantity.
The service by a young male was terrific! Very well spoken and delivered an amazing service on phone and in person!
Whilst waiting on meals, drinks were delivered without even asking and was very polite throughout the whole process.
Also credits to the chef and the team, would definitely go back in a heartbeat!
First meal in Vancouver coming over from Australia and was absolutely mouth watering!
Amazing spot. Went on a quiet night. Nice and chill relaxed. Had an amazing chowder and my wife had a gluten free options which is always tough to find. Will be back
Huzzah! A Greek place that is actually great for people with allergies! There are lots of gluten free, dairy free, vegan and/or vegetarian options not listed on their website, but are on a printed menu in the restaurant. Mind you, the graphics that tell you what's what are tiny and faint, so it's a bit hard to read or take a photo of in low lighting. Everything is made in the restaurant, so they can actually tell you what the ingredients are, and the food is great. Nice atmosphere and lighting, and the owner is very friendly. I went with a group and the service was a bit slow when it came to taking our drink order and bringing drinks around, considering there weren't many other tables, but overall the experience was lovely! I only wish their allergy-free options were listed on their website, to make ordering take out easier. Having so many options is overwhelming, lol. I had the Imam Biyaldi and the Bourekakia, and having a phyllo-like rice pastry was such a treat. Will be back for sure.
This place is amazing! The best gyro I’ve had in a very long time. They have great rice wraps if you are gluten free so you can still enjoy this authentic Greek food without feeling like you are missing out.
We went through the drive-thru and the convenience was awesome! They even gave our dogs some left over meat.
This place is a new favourite…for us AND the dogs!
This place is great! Food is gorgeous, service is fantastic, tons of gluten free and vegetarian/vegan to choose from! Make sure to reserve as it fills up fast on the weekends. Enjoy 😉
I enjoy eating exotic food while in Vancouver and this time I chose Moroccan cuisine at Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant Mainland street Yaletown.
First, I asked a nice staff member what I should order. The staff was kind and gave me some advice.
I chose Traditional Chicken Pastilla:Traditional Moroocan pastry with halal chicken and almonds. Sweet and savoury Pairs well with Tokaji, Poully Fuse.
Lemon & Olive Halal Chicken Tagine with Saffron:turmeric and ginger saffron notes. Carrots, potatoes. Pairs well with Savignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. For dessert, I chose whatever caught my eye when I entered the restaurant. M’Hancha - Snake Cake and Almond Briwat.
Healthy and flavourful and full of aromatic spices. Vegan and gluten-free options. I would love to come back here and try the vegetarian food on my next visit to Vancouver. Highly recommend this place!
This is a gem of a restaurant. Lots of fantastic Gluten Free options including calamari. Large portions and fresh ingredients. Staff is aware and truly amazing to deal with. Highly recommend.
Absolutely fantastic!!!!
He got the schnitzel oscar, I got the prawns Santorini. Initially there was some confusion about whether the prawns were still made gluten free or not, there is no denotation for GF for that item on the menu so that was on me for asking them to alter the dish. The fist time they made it the way they usually do now but then remade my dish using the flour less recipe they used to use. During the wait the owner and server were extremely accommodating, and the owner brought out 2 free shooters for us during the wait.
The food was PHENOMENAL 💙💙💙 I have never had such good prawns in my life! And I'm greek/calabrian.
We also had the bacon wrapped scallops to start, which were just as delicious, and several drinks. The candy apple martini is like dessert 💙
Tag words for Google search!! : Abbotsford, Celiac, Canadian celiac association, gluten free, Greek food, celiac safe
I visited Woodfire Restaurant and Catering on Labor Day weekend with a group of 4. We made a reservation and when we arrived we were politely informed our table would be a few more minutes as they were short staffed. We were able to sit at the bar and enjoy a drink while waiting.
We ordered a variety of items to share - Jumbo shrimp, flatbread, pizza, salad, soup, Gertie fries, and more. The food was delicious, fresh and the portions were generous. I also appreciated the care to ensuring items were gluten free (I am celiac).
The service was a bit slow (but it was prefaced that they were short staffed) but we enjoyed a really lovely evening. I would definitely go back next time I visit Gabriola.
Delious dinner, very friendly staff, fair prices.
One in our group of 5 has a gluten intolerance. Since pita bread has gluten, she was surprised with a large plate of vegetables to use for dipping. Perfect solution.
Amazing food, looks just as good as it tastes! Very flavourful and delicious. Gluten free options were really appreciated and clearly labelled. If possible to have a separate gluten free fryer so I could have some fries, that would be the cherry on top.
This restaurant is a New West staple. Love this restaurant for service, food and the view. Unfortunately, their rice is not gluten free which lessens what I can enjoy on the menu. A must try!
Amazing find when walking back cold on a snow day! Gluten free, dairy free and vegan options. I had a very hearty Mediterranean dish. The people were lovely and eager to help with my dietary requirements. I’d recommend!
After hearing so much about this restaurant, we finally got in to try it. Sadly, the experience was not as advertised. Firstly, making a reservation was simple and seamless and calling in to let them know we were running 10 minutes late was well received. That said, when we arrived there was not a table ready for us even with the restaurant not overly busy. The staff were friendly, however our server was not very professional. Initially our server did not deliver the daily specials and stated "whatever" multiple times. Our server did not write down our order, as she walked away she stated "I hope I remember all this, I didn't write anything down". Ultimately our server made an error, though minor, the server mistakenly brought potato instead of rice. The server made it right, but stated "she didn't care, it was the kitchens issue", again not professional. After informing the server that one of us was celiac, accommodations were made in terms of food, the server brought out gluten food and gluten free food in the same hand increasing the potential for cross contamination. The food unfortunately did not make up for the poor service. The Greek salad was significantly under dressed, the prime rib was tough and the horseradish was bland and tasteless. The bus-girl was fantastic, topping up water and was far more attentive then our server was, checking in with us multiple times. It definitely felt like the business was resting on its laurels and riding their reputation.
I just love their gluten free pita! So happy they have such a good one that doesn’t fall apart super easy! It holds all the fixings so well! And it’s delicious 🤤
I had the opportunity to visit Langley Olive Garden for the second time and frankly speaking, it took slightly over 5 minutes for me to be given my seat, which was quite refreshing considering their usual wait times.
In addition to the great food, our visit was made exceptional by our waitress, Chriscilla. She was polite and offered great assistance to my friends and me as we studied the menu. Her smile and attitude also made her great because she served us very promptly. She made a lot of stops at our table to make sure we were okay and that our needs were satisfied.
I had one of the best meals of my life, the gluten-free creamy mushroom rigatoni. As long as she wasn’t overloaded with requests she was more than happy to get more breadsticks.
The side salad was another highlight of the meal. I was trying it for the first time and the combination of the freshly cut lettuce with the dressing was great, and the tasty bites were numerous. Chriscilla gladly refilled it as many times we asked.
Generally, I could expand on the good sides of this particular Olive Garden outlet, however, I suggest that you go and see it for yourself. Should you be visiting during the peak hours, you should consider utilizing their online waiting list feature as it can be helpful—you can also view approximated wait durations from the information available on their site.
To me, Langley Olive Garden ranks in the top most position in terms of service efficiency, food taste and the overall feeling of the restaurant experience. I am sure that I will revisit it!
I was hesitant to believe that any place with 5.0 stars was legit — but they are.
It’s all takeout — it looks like they just borrow a kitchen from a local community center and you order online and pick up through a side door. Nothing fancy about this place.
But the owner who took my order was cheerful, enthusiastic and answered all questions and knew exactly what was gluten-free and what wasn’t.
We ordered a lamb shank, baba ganoush and falafel and everything was ready in ten minutes.
My husband “hates lamb,” so when I got it home and he dug in, said “this beef is excellent,” and asked what cut it was, he was pretty surprised to find out that he actually really likes lamb when it’s done right!
This place is new so eventually they’ll get a rating under 5 stars from somewhere, but for now, their record stands!
We were able to get a table because of a last minute reservation. The service is good and they were helpful with the recommendations.
The calamari was crispy and light, not doughy like some other establishments. I do wish they had a dip on the side to complement the flavours. I got the pappardelle as recommended, which was cooked perfectly, but I ultimately switched plates with my partner because the lamb was absolutely delicious, and he liked the pasta more so win-win! It was more on the rare side, which I loved. The potatoes were a nice touch. The only dish that disappointed was the lava cake, but I think that was because it was gluten-free so we expected something more traditional. Nevertheless it was not bad, just not something we would get again.
When we were paying the bill, either the manager or the owner came by to say thank you for dining with them which was such a nice gesture! We would love to come back to try the other recommendations (uni pasta!).
I don't give reviews very often but I felt our pizza tonight is worth it. The guy was so super nice on the phone and our pizza was so so good! I ordered the gluten free crust and it's the best gluten free crust I have had. The pizzas where small but very filling so it was so worth it!
Celiac friendly
Accommodating Gluten-Free