Top 14 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Experience in Rio de Janeiro City

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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!

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!

Thiago

During my 3-night stay in Rio, this was the only restaurant I went to. Both for delivery, where they were very understanding, and in person, the service was excellent! Many thanks for that! The portions are fair and not much different from gluten-free establishments. The flavor is very good! I always left satisfied. The proteins vary a lot depending on the day, and there is always a vegan option. I tried medallions, minced meat, chicken with herbs... For dessert: mousse and coconut pudding. I took quiche for the day of the tour and it fed me satisfactorily (2 slices). When I return to Rio, this is a place I intend to return to, because in addition to being safe for my restrictions, it proved to have great food and the most attentive service.

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