Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Washington

Simone Gillespie

Very knowledgeable waitstaff as well as a clearly marked menu. We went for Restaurant Week and I was so thrilled to be able to participate in the RW specials. Two thumbs up for a stress free experience as a celiac!

Neha Gupta

great ambience and service. lots of gluten free options. loved everything i ordered (meat platter) but wish i got lamb instead of the beef kofte. i felt like the flavor was good but didn’t exactly jump out at me– especially in the stews. but the standout for me was the rice pudding!!! one of my favorite desserts of all time.

Cc F

Gluten free menu

D

It's good, very heavy, southern. The place is really about the fried chicken which is awesome. However, they recently raised prices to a ridiculous level. Minimum $20 cocktails, apps, and the desserts are all $18. The fried chicken is $36 and is the cheapest entree. I'm sorry, but $18 for a slice of pie is out of control. It's nice, but it's still a fried chicken place. Love the gluten-free options, hate that our party of 4 had 2 apps, 3 cocktails, 4 entrees, and 1 dessert total, and it was nearly $500.

Sonya Hu

Lovely and cozy eatery serving a variety of classic American and fusion fare, with a wide selection of great vegan and/or gluten-free options. I visited this location for brunch and got their sweet potato skillet, which included a generous helping of brown rice mixed with sauteed kale and sweet potato, then topped with a beautiful poached egg. The meal was simple, yet so incredibly tasty. While their food is delightful, what has made Busboys & Poets a long-time DC favorite and cultural hub is its ambiance. It's one of the main "cool" places in the city, with its relaxed vibes, open mic poetry nights, and adorable little shop featuring small artists from across the District. The K Street location also features a lovely little bar serving both caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, which is a delightful spot to sit if you just want to enjoy a drink or casual meal. The entire staff is super friendly, so sitting at the bar is a surefire way to have a delightful conversation with the bartender, as well as to people watch or just soak in the vibes.

Elaina Holko

Love it here. So cozy and chill. Amazing welcoming vibes. Delicious food. Lots of gluten free options!

Samantha S.

Love having a taste of South America in dc! Sometimes the arepas are a bit tougher than usual, but the flavors are always delicious and I love that they have sauces you can buy to take home. And so much gluten free!!

Amanda Long

Absolutely delicious pizza! The GF was amazing and my whole family enjoyed their meal and service was fantastic. Highly recommend!!

Tracy Dunne

We were looking for a bite to eat after viewing the Phillips Collection. The menu lacks information for those on a gluten free or vegan diet. The dining area is small, crowded, and noisy. The tables were filled with young adults chatting away long after they finished eating (if they ate at all) so we had no choice but to stand or sit on the stairwell ledge. Otherwise the food and tea was enjoyable.

Jodi Lawsky

We went for brunch. I wouldn't recommend it for a gluten-free person. Their options were very limited. I got a side of scrambled eggs which were bland and tasteless and a side of bacon. The bacon was meh. I didn't even finish one slice. My husband got the poutine, which he said was just okay. Our wait person was great and we were seated promptly.

G Wilson

Place was crowded and line organization was lacking. The gluten free options were limited but was able to find a few items that were tasty. Good for a quick grab and go meal if you are on the run…

Giulia Rozzo

Anyone who is celiac or a gluten intolerance

L H

Such a beautiful place with wonderful food. They made accommodations because I’m gluten free.

J Garcia

Highly recommend my favorite, the croquetas de jamon. The gambas al ajillo paired very nicely with the Espinicas a la Catalana, and the red wine sangria was delicious! Their allergy menu makes ordering food very easy for those with gluten allergies.

Emma Ruggiero

Everything here is fresh and delicious. So efficient and comfortable, and everyone who works here is so nice. Great place to work during the day or grab a meal with friends. So many options if you have a crowd with different preferences/restrictions and accommodates allergies (like gluten). Love!

Christina Callicott

I happened across this place on Google maps while I was looking for somewhere to have dinner for my birthday. It ended up being AMAZING! I can't say enough good things about the food, the service, the atmosphere. I loved our waiter, and everyone we interacted with was infallibly courteous and pleasant. And the food was incredible. We had the chef's choice menu. They were very flexible in providing gluten-free options, which is remarkable given that it's a prix-fixe menu. I'm pretty hard to please with food, but I ate everything they put in front of us and would have eaten more. Even the cocktail (the cucumber basil smash) was probably the best one I've ever had. Well done Nina May!

Gwyn K

Had a great time here! I have celiac disease which can be very stressful when traveling. This place was suggested to me as they have protocols to avoid cross contamination. After placing my order a manager came over and said my waiter had let her know that I have an allergy/sensitivity and that they take it ver seriously. She said they work hard to ensure there is no cross contamination and that my food would come out with a red flag to confirm it is gluten free. This made me feel very comfortable as I didn’t even ask to talk to anyone they just did it! I had gluten free rigatoni alla vodka which was good. I was so happy with the service that I came back today for breakfast and had some of the best home fries I’ve ever had! Highly recommend this place, food, staff, and atmosphere are all great.

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.

Liz L

DC Pizza was amazing! I built my own pizza and it was phenomenal. I got the gluten-free crust and it was incredible. It is definitely on the thinner side, but the regular crust seemed to be more typical and doughy. I also got the spicy tomato sauce which was the highlight of the pizza alongside the hot honey. Surprisingly, the vegan cheese melted evenly as well and didn’t overpower any of the other flavors. Overall, I highly recommend this place and would absolutely eat here again. I especially recommend this place for those with dietary restrictions. They can easily accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets.

Melanie Jackman

Absolutely fabulous experience. Our waitress was wonderful, customizing our "tour of the world" to accommodate my gluten allergy. Every single dish we had was amazing.

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!!

Maria Trakas

Food and drinks were delicious and the staff was very attentive to my Celiac disease.

Jessica Smith

I highly recommend this place—Amazing food! Amazing environment! Amazing people! LOTS of gluten-free friendly and vegan options. 💗

Jessica Martin

A chill place to stop and quickly grab some flavorful Korean food. They have gluten free menu and are allergen conscious, but don’t seem to use gluten free sauces. Good flavors though and a chill place to sit and eat in for a quick bite, with kind service.

Stuart Dotson

I dropped by with my partner after a soccer game at Audi Stadium. She's gluten-free, and I'm gluten-full. Neither one of us had ever tried a Detroit-style pizza. Let me tell you, it was amazing. She said the gluten-free pizza was the most amazing she's ever had. I tried it as well and I agree. I have no idea what kind of magic they summoned to conjure up a fluffy crispy crust. It was a delicious pizza you could drop the "gluten-free" adjective from and no one would blink an eye. The gluten-full pizza was also amazing. Definitely one of the better pizzas I've had in town. Detroit-style pizza reminds me a little of Roman-style pizza. The crust is thicker and airy, like a focaccia. The bottom is crispy. There's a bit more sauce than other styles. Last but not least, we do have to mention our waiter Hafez, who was very friendly and accommodating. He answered all our questions about the gluten-free crust ingredients with a fantastic attitude and made our days and experience at Emmy Squared that much brighter.

Andrea B

Eddie was awesome! Super attentive and was well informed about gluten sensitivities. He ensured that anything I ordered wouldn’t have gluten. I really appreciated this.

Amanda Sutter

Gluten free cheesecake! Need I say more??

Sabrina Yoder

The reason I think this is an amazing restaurant, is because me my brother and sister and I all got kid’s menus, and all kids meals come with a ice cream ,but we only ordered two kids meals but since we have three kids they gave us three ice-creams. Also my sister is slightly allergic to gluten so when they gave us normal noodles 🍜 and my mom said that she really need gluten free, they still gave us gluten free noodles for free,and overall the decorations, staff, and food were just amazing.-Cyrus age 10

Greg Mercer

Tasty and they had good gluten-free options. And very fresh.

Joe Capuano

Very Celiac friendly! Their fries and cooked in a separate fryer and they have gluten free buns that are so good I did a double take thinking it wasn’t gluten free.

Vicky Pohlen

Good food, decent gluten free options, really friendly and competent staff.

Trey Millwood

Incredibly friendly staff, love that they have gluten-free and dairy free options. Food tastes AMAZING!!! Definitely started our day off right.

Peter Gordon

If you have severe celiac disease like I do, this is the best and safest place I know to get a good sandwich. Just ask for one of the softest gluten free subs they have.

keith singleton

Food is great, amazing gluten free options for those of us with celiac disease. I recommend.

Aidan Stephan

Daniel A. Was a great server, he knew what was gluten free, which helped my partner and I. Would recommend him to anyone there. He asked if we were there for an occasion and hooked us up. Excellent job.

Jared Sahleen

Great food, reasonable gluten safe options, breakfasts are great, you have to try a Ted tart.

P Cahiwat

comfortable setting and knowledgeable staff. had dinner with family who has celiac and they were able to accommodate them appropriately.

Roark Perry

We have been to the Nashville location many times, and we're so excited to try the location in DC. The food was great, and we now have new favorites that we hadn't tried before. This is a great place for anyone. But especially for those with celiac or just need gluten-free without the worry of cross contamination. The crispy zucchini is a must.

Iyassu Kebede

First time at this location but not first time at the franchise. Atmosphere and general service: We had to wait a minute or two for the hostess to come talk to us and seat us (it was a Sunday afternoon and we were the only ones standing at the door so it wasn’t busy). After seating, we waited about 10-15 minutes to get water or any type of service. We flagged down two servers and the manager in the process. The menu for that specific time (brunch) had multiple items marked as unavailable for weekend brunch, which made no sense…why put it on if it’s not available? Or at least, write it in something else other than 8.5 font. The restaurant was at less than 50% capacity but food took almost 30 mins. We came in at 2:20, they took our order at around 2:35, food came out at 3:01 (two basic entrees and an app). Food runner was fake-nice and passive-aggressive…uncalled for. Server (after assignment) was really nice. He did his best, all things considered. Manager tried to help as well, which was nice. Food: App: we got crispy Brussels sports. Perfect amount of sweet and savory, pretty on point. Would absolutely get it again. Entree #1: vegan chicken sandwich. Was meh. The soy protein had good texture and consistency but it was lacking flavor. Even dipping it in ketchup and dowsing it in hot sauce couldn’t rescue it. Entree #2: Lamb burger with gluten free bread. Meat was pretty good, well seasoned. But bread was cold. Not warm, just cold. Fries with entrees: cooked perfectly but again, they lack flavor (but ketchup and bbq sauce rescued them…thank god). I will not come back to this location and I’ll think twice before going back to another location. But I just might door dash them Brussels sprouts.

lucia Cuomo

Worst experience ever! I went with 2 friends for dinner and we unfortunately did not have a good experience at the Blue Jacket today. Starting with a racial comment made by the waitress about the way I spoke (because I have an accent) and ending with another rude comment about my gluten restrictions. We had to correct the order and the food did not taste good. The service and the wait was awful even though the place was empty. I would never return to this place!

Christine Agro

Silver is one of the easiest places for us to eat when we are in D.C. They are busy, but we have no trouble getting a table. I think we made a reservation for Sunday brunch, though. The food is good. I have gotten the Salmon Sliders twice, but will hopefully remember not to get them again. It may be because I have to have them use gluten free bread (that often changes the dish) but they are bland - just pieces of salmon on bread really, so I can't recommend them, but like I said, could be from the bread switch. In general though it's good food, nice place and easy and we always enjoy eating there. For parking for the Wisconsin Ave location, park in the lot near Giant/CVs - then have Silver validate your ticket for free parking!

Lu Kalache

Tatte Bakery & Café has earned its reputation as a beloved breakfast spot in Washington, D.C., but potential visitors should brace themselves for frequent crowds. Patience is essential if you decide to dine here. The food is quite impressive, with standout options like their hearty scrambles and warm oatmeal. Even the gluten-free offerings are commendable, although the gluten-free bread could benefit from a bit more filling to enhance the overall flavor and satisfaction. On my recent visit, the service left something to be desired; our delicious food arrived much sooner than our drinks, which seemed to take an unusually long time. Despite the wait, the drinks proved to be a highlight, perfectly crafted and refreshing. The café's atmosphere is bustling, filled with the lively chatter of patrons, which can be somewhat hindered during busy periods. On my visit, the incessant sound of a fire alarm added to the noise, creating a challenging dining experience. Finding a table can also be a struggle due to the popularity of this location, leading me to recommend opting for takeout instead of trying to secure a seat. Overall, Tatte Bakery & Café offers a delightful breakfast experience, albeit at a slightly higher price point than some other local options. It’s a spot worth visiting if you don’t mind the hustle and bustle and are craving a satisfying meal to start your day.

Usha Nair

I recently visited Vegz in the US, Washington, DC and had a fantastic experience! I ordered the Mysore Masala Dosa (V, GF) and Samosa Chat (V), and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The Mysore Masala Dosa was perfectly crispy, with a wonderful blend of spices that made every bite a delight. It was gluten-free and vegan, which was a huge plus for me. The Samosa Chat was equally impressive, with its tangy, spicy flavors and fresh ingredients. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Vegz to anyone looking for authentic and tasty Indian cuisine. Will definitely be returning on my next visit!

CDar

I wish there were more stars to give to this location and their baked goods. Everything here is amazing from the staff to the food, but the absolute best is their gluten-free bread. I have not found a better product anywhere else and I have been to over 35 countries.

D L

The food remains delicious and the service, especially, around the bar, has been much better. Huge restaurant with several dining areas including a couple that can be sectioned off for a big group/ party. Lots of outdoor seating as well. It's usually busy but it's worth the trip just for the flour tortillas. If you have gluten intolerance, my apologies. The fajitas (all types) are by far my favorite. The newish brisket tacos and fish tacos are also on my short list. The chimichangas were also good. I also love their chips and salsa. The salsa is a little watery but I still like it more than most restaurants. I'm glad this place has stuck around with all the new restaurants and upgrades to this area.

Amanda Sutter

Just ok for gluten free. A few GF sides like sweet potato mash and collard greens, but don't understand why baked beans and potato salad aren't gluten free (they can be made so easily!). Lean brisket was good flavor but not as tender as other places. And really should have more than one BBQ sauce (but at least the one was GF).

Crunchy-ish Mama

Beautiful, and the food was delicious. I loved the look and the to go packaging was precious. So glad to have gluten free options as well.

Mathi

This place is really nice for brunch, co-working or only for a coffee. We’ve been this morning and the food was good, I had a sandwich (gluten free) avocado salmon and eggs, but the must drink is this pistachio latte! They produce their own pistachio syrup and this drink was amazing! Negative point is that if you order others drinks like cappuccino you’ll drink in the paper cup and the taste will be different, but that’s their policy

Alexa Harris

My boyfriend and I tried to get into Nobu in Malibu and LA with no luck. Finally we were able to get a reservation at the DC location and it did not disappoint! I won’t lie I had my guard up because I thought it might just be a celebrity hotspot but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. We had the crispy rice and avocado, Chilean sea bass, baked crab and tuna rolls, and some other crab dish. Everything was so flavorful. On top of that the service was great. Our waiter Ziggy was very knowledgeable and they were able to accommodate my gluten intolerance with no issue. Overall the experience was well worth the price. I will definitely be back.