Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Salem

Bill Bartlett

We have seen this place on our travels and always say we should go in. Tonight, we decided to. We got there at 6:50pm. First off, what kind of dining establishment closes at 8pm? We walk inside and nobody is there to greet us. Fortunately, they have a gong. I don't think it is there to summon the wait staff but did that stop us? No, definitely not. The host/restaurant manager showed up promptly. Asked us if we needed a weak constitution (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free) menu. We did not. We were escorted back to our both. It was dark and minimalist. I expected it to be more "exotic" being a Global Restaurant. The walls were mostly bare with a couple French looking paintings. We were given our menus and told that our waitress would be right with us. Water was promptly served and then began the wait. We had to wait a good 15 minutes in an almost empty restaurant before someone came close enough to flag down. Ordered a stuffed mushroom appetizer, a bottle of Savengion Blanc and a couple entrees. While we waited, I overheard someone at a neighorimg table say they had never seen Back to the Future.(I don't believe you.) Eggplant Parm and Mushrooms were great. The French Steak was not to my wife's liking. The wine was great, thank New Zealand. Overall, I'm glad we went but after spending $120, I don't think I would go again.

Rodrigo Morales

My new favorite place to eat forsure!! I didnt expect soooo many gluten free options!! Im gluten free this place is really just AMAZING THE STAFF & THE FOOD! I DONT EAT OUT MUCH ANY MORE BUT I DEFINITELY WILL BE COMING BACK HERE!

Erin Anderson

I was so excited to try this restaurant because I have a wheat allergy and they advertise "gluten free" options. I was with my daughter. She had the chocolate chip pancakes (that weren't bad). I had the gf chicken strips. So, they were hot when they came, which is great, however when I bit into the chicken several things happened. It did not feel cooked all the way through, it started draining out grease all over me (and it was hot), and the breading just came right off. I didn't want to finish that piece so I tried the second piece and almost the same experience. They either aren't cooking it long enough or they're not using the right part of the chicken. My fries were just fries. Also, I asked for coconut milk to put in my coffee. Both my daughter and I agreed that it had turned and was no longer edible. It ruined my coffee. We will not go back here. Which is sad because it's so exciting finding gf stuff. I hope they can figure things out. The atmosphere was just "family diner". It took our waitress a long time to come back so we could pay the bill.

Beth Goodard

Disappointed hardly any toppings on gluten free crust. Three times now. Bummer

Lysa Allman-Baldwin

This place is absolutely delicious! The focus of their menu is plant-based first, and then there are some non plant-based options that you can add, like a real beef patty, salmon, and a couple of other things. For a place that you just order up at the counter, the menu is quite extensive, including an entirely separate gluten-free menu, which is extensive as well. Everything is made fresh, and the portion sizes are big. I highly recommend the tempeh bacon on anything and the red curry fries. They also have a wider array of non-alcoholic beverages as well as beer, wine, and coffee. And there is a large outdoor covered patio that also has lights for at night time. All in all, it's a great place for the plant-based and non plant-based alike!

Bryan Goetz

We called in our dinner order for pick-up. I had the bison burger which was really good. Wife had grilled cheese on gluten free bread that she enjoyed very much. We both got sweet potato fries that tasted like the oil was end of life. But the ranch made up for it.

Angela Fish

We were visiting from out of state and found this restaurant using the Find Me GF app. After circling downtown to try to find parking for what seemed like forever, we finally made it into The Wild Pear. I'm glad we did! The food was high quality, very tasty, and there were great gluten-free options, including dessert! We were pleased with our meal, and our waitress was top notch, too! We left with happy, full bellies.

Anika Laurie

Great food and service! I’ve gotten the risotto, French fries can be done gluten free, and the gf breakfast waffle and I think the hash bowl before. They have great options and I’ve always felt safe eating here as a celiac.

Mandy F

We came in and I accidentally ordered regular crepes when they should’ve been gluten free due to allergy. They were so kind and accommodating and made all new crepes. Thank you French Press Staff. As always, the crepes and coffee is always good!!!

R Wheeler

Pretty darn good. Found them while searching online for gluten-free, friendly restaurants in town. It's a little pricey, but the food is delicious and a little different for Salem. Lots of drink choices.

Jeanene Brownell

Nice people and cozy atmosphere. The burgers were so full of flavor 😋 & my husband absolutely loved the homemade tater tots 😋 and they could do gluten free buns! Yum!!

Allyson Brooks

Loved their gluten free hamburger buns! Super delicious sweet potato fries!

SJ Elliott

Their gluten free pancakes were delicious, the bacon as well. They need to offer it with other items like they do with their regular pancakes, not just gluten free pancakes.

Diana Adorkable-Wife

The staff is friendly and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere. Food is great, though gluten free options are limited. Main dining, bar, patio are, and banquet room have always been clean and maintained. Great place for meeting with friends and catching up.

Amoni Gregory

The food at this establishment is actually really good. The worst part is the manager. My family and I came in with a large party. The manger was beyond rude. They served my mother who has celiacs disease regular pasta she ate half of it before she realized. We asked for dessert menus and the manager came up and took our order and then she started to "clean" our table. She was bashing objects around. As she was "cleaning" she have the dirtiest look to my 2-year-old nephew. They charged us for the pastas even though they basically poisoned my mother. I called them and asked why they wouldn't comp the meal because of their mistake. The manager accused us of walking out on the bill which we did not do. The waitress accidently forgot to run our card. The whole experience was bad, and she was very rude.

Allyson Brooks

There’s always a wait on the weekends but it’s totally worth it! Their food is the best in Salem! 10/10 would recommend! Love their gluten free French toast!!

Alexander J.

Great gluten free options, spicy sauce

Samantha Martin

Came in to get some lunch. The gluten free crust was delicious. Salad bar was clean and stocked.

Hannah Krautscheid

I have to eat gluten free as I have celiac disease-so the Huli Huli chicken is usually gluten free if I sub the Mac salad for rice/veggies. I ordered that this time and I noticed my last few bites of rice tasted like they had a sauce on them. I lifted up the rice and there was residual Mac salad below the rice. They must have accidentally put Mac and scooped (most) of it out and then out rice over it. Even the smallest bit of gluten makes me sick so I had to throw the rest away and spent the evening sick from being glutened. Not cool. :(

Kathryn Cater

I'm trying to avoid gluten and afraid of eating out. It was so wonderful to see several great choices on the menu clearly marked. A lovely experience, and very good coffee too! Our server was terrific. Prices were very affordable and everything was spotless. I look forward to coming again

Johnny Edwards

Miranda Serrau

Best gluten-free French fries

Susan Priest

They do terriffic when it comes to a gluten allergy thank so much guys.

Nicole Ramsey

Their gluten free peanut butter cups…… are actually life changing

Debra Franciosi

Food options for celiac are very limited, and prices are a smidgen high for what you get. Neat space.

Patricia Rhodes

Excellent butter chicken. Great place for gluten free food.

Lisa Fong

They catered a wedding I attended and it was THE BEST wedding food I've ever had. BBQ ribs, coleslaw, salad, cupcakes - all exceptionally tasty and all allergens were noted which was very helpful for me being celiac. Cannot recommend strongly enough!

M Cassidy

The Korean spin on Philly cheesesteak was incredible and deeply satisfying. Bulgogi beef was delicious as the cheesesteak meat. They get bonus points for offering a Gluten Free wrap. I was hesitant to try the meal but honestly I like it a lot better than traditional cheesesteak sandwiches and being able to enjoy it GF style was a huge win. I would totally eat this again next time I’m in town.

Robert Stone (Robert C. Stone, DO)

I’ve been a regular for over 10 years. It is a Gluten Free destination! I’m a burger or Cobb Salad guy but the GF pizza crust is fantastic!

Allyson Kitzman

Their gluten sensitive carrot cake is incredible. The cream cheese frosting is the chef’s kiss!!!

Cunningham Worth

A lovely Salem treasure. Patty's was a delightful space with wonderful staff. They were polite, accommodating, and quick. The food was also fantastic. I can definitely say that they have some of the best gluten free pancakes in town!

Ethel Stroman

Blake Johnson

My 7 year old daughter has a gluten food restriction and they were so kind and helpful finding a meal that fit both her wants and dietary restrictions. Our server was taitum. And she did a great job! I am unsure if this is celiac safe so I don't want to mislead anyone, but I felt they put alot of care and effort in. And mainly wanted to share this menu that they provided for gluten free options and how to navigate their menu with a gluten restriction.

Andrea Taylor

Gluten free noodles!!!!

Jeff D

Great food in a cool historic space at the Reed Opera House. I will be going back again. Gluten Free options available too.

Bradley Berthold

Summary of visit: Undercooked pasta, long wait time, and too small of portion I don't feel the food is worth the cost. Mind you, I do not mind paying if the food is good! We came in around 3:10 on a Saturday afternoon. Our food was served almost exactly at 4pm. I got spaghetti with meat sauce, along with gluten free noodles. My wife got a chicken pasta dish, also with gluten free noodles. First off, it took over 30 minutes to get the dishes. I don't think pasta should take that long. I cook gluten free spaghetti noodles all the time, it only takes about eight to ten minutes. After waiting 30 minutes, the pasta actually was STILL not fully cooked and was quite el'dente. Very firm. Edible but not entirely enjoyable. Noodles are easy to cook guys! It's literally eight or so minutes required. I don't know what they were doing for 30 minutes the restaurant had barely any customers in it at the time. The meat sauce was ok but even while hot, I could tell it was quite sour. Not bad enough to avoid eating but not how I normally like. Once I got my leftover spaghetti in my fridge at home and then later tasted it after it got cold, the sauce was starting to taste a lot like stomach acid. This shows the sauce was a bit too acidic and tomato in my opinion. It needs something to balance out the acidity. Typically when I make homemade spaghetti it's still delicious even when refrigerator cold. My wifes dish was also undercooked pasta but the most annoying thing was the small portion they gave her. She said she had been to this restaurant twice before and the portion she got tonight was about half the size of previous visits. She literally had no extra to take home, while I did! Her dish was $23! When they brought the dish out I was surprised at how small the portion was. I don't think I was impressed at all and probably would not bother going back. Salem is really lacking in Italian food. Our meals cost $60 total with tip! Not worth it for the quality or amount of food we got. Positives: The Focaccia bread was light, airy, and tasty. A highlight. We had the minestrone soup, it was very good, and piping hot , perfect. I don't know if they make that soup in house but it was great. The service was excellent our waitress kept everything in mind and was great. The food was disappointing.

Patrick Sommers

Amazing little hole in the wall, and as someone with Celiacs, it's one of the few places in Salem I feel safe to eat. Specify gluten free and they can make any dish for you!

Mr Parker

This place is the only place like it in Salem!! First thing I saw when I entered was the pizza oven and I knew right away that I would be getting quality pizza! And did I ever, you get to build your own personal pizza so be prepared you will need to let then know exactly what you want on your pizza so you will have to make those kinds of decisions on the spot! The price is perfect they aren't out to gouge people. I did expect the MOD crust to be a little thicker so next time I will do the double crust. They are so friendly and faster. My pizza was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing I just wish I had tried the house wine but all the more reason to go back! Oh and they do have none gluten crust and none dairy cheese for all those that are avoiding those things.

Danae Goodwin

Helen Hultberg

We were completely wowed by our experience here . They were abled to accommodate my Gluten Free needs. Everything was so flavorful. We will definitely be back here to explore more of the great Flavors Nagoya has to offer. Both plates are the Nagoya Special with one being scallops and the other Shrimp. We tried the live oysters and were not disappointed in both presentation and flavor.

Amanda Fowler

Love this place. Our new go-to Indian restaurant. The food is so good and the employees are very nice. We were able to find convenient parking both times. My only complaint is that the food is all in to-go containers but the quality of the food makes it worth it (hence the 5 stars). I'm celiac and they were knowledgeable about gluten free dishes even though they aren't specifically identified on the menu, they also have many vegetarian dishes. Absolutely loved the biryani with the mint yoghurt sauce and the spices are just *chef's kiss*. Will absolutely be back. Thank you!

SJ Elliott

I went in to order a gluten free sub. I was told they noonger serve gluten free. I was disappointed

Lauren Johnson

I have never written a review before but I had to make this my first. Best burger and loaded fries I have ever had in my LIFE. I am gluten free, and their options are perfect and don’t taste like trash or completely fall apart in your hands. I’ll be thinking about them all month.

Larrie Dixon

Very nice place, I asked if anything was gluten free and they said the Avalanche Nachos. They cleaned the work area, changed gloves and made a delicious plate of tasty nachos. Enjoyed the small arcade.

David Moore

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Ben Reddaway

This place is a gem. Lots of interesting dishes to try. The chicken pesto with zucchini pasta was surprisingly delicious. I would have preferred a stronger pesto flavor, but I'll still order it again. The shrimp with quinoa and butter basted steak was delicious. Wide variety of gluten free and dairy free options. The cook seemed to be a chef. Well prepared, hand chopped fruits, the chicken and beef were both high quality. Inside the Bee Hive food cart pod. There's plenty of seating most inside a tent.

Melva Billings