Top 29 Gluten-Free Sushi Spots to Explore in Illinois

Sarah W

Japanese BBQ spot with a separate GF menu and GF soy sauce!

Grace Joshua

Awesome gluten free sushi!

Deyton Chance

this was the most delectable experience ever!! all the food was so fresh it felt like i could taste its source. my friends and i were taking photos of our amazing meal and then…the manager comes over and asks if we would want to tag them in a post with one of their desserts on the house!! of course we agreed and not only was the dessert amazing but it was also vegan and gluten free along with many of the options on the menu. my friend who is vegan and gluten free and she said there was plenty of options for her and the staff was extremely accommodating! our waiter also went through the menu and explained everything in through detail since it was our first time. so overall 100/10 experience!!

Paul Rzepka

Nice place with a separate gluten free menu and lunch specials. Something for everyone with sushi and Italian in one restaurant.

Qasem

Offers a great variety of options, with plenty to choose from across the menu. The quality of the fish was above average, and I especially enjoyed the Thriller Roll, definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was a bit loud for most of the time, but overall, it was a solid experience. Have a full gluten free menu. I plan to come back and try more dishes next time.

Timothy Hansen

Have been here twice and enjoyed each time. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt. Food was delicious and fresh. We were seated and served immediately. Seats, tables, glasses, silverware and plates were very clean. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Rolled ice cream and mochi were excellent

Gabrielle Kamil

Outstanding vegan restaurant. I especially enjoyed the green curry and the gluten free dumplings. I wish I lived closer. I'd come every day.

Joss Zavala

They have a great gluten-free menu! I love this place!

Megan G

My husband and I ate dinner here on a Sunday and had a pretty good experience. I have gluten and dairy food allergies so I wanted to make sure I could get gluten free rolls and I was able to. The hostess was clueless and couldn’t even tell us if there were gluten free options, nor could she bother to put in the effort to hand my husband a menu when he asked. I wonder how many people with gluten allergies have not stopped here because of her since she was working during both our treks through the airport. Other than her terrible attitude, the waitress was very sweet and attentive and reassured us that the rolls could be made gluten free and the chefs were good about gluten allergies. She did mention that any of the rolls could be made gluten free and I believe the bowls can be gluten free also. We ordered 3 rolls to share (2 gluten free) and I had no issues at all. The portion size was large and the rolls were good- much better than supermarket sushi as other reviews have commented. They even had tamari. There wasn’t a lot of noise from people walking by and the chairs were pretty comfortable as well. If we have another layover at O’Hare while traveling, we will definitely be stopping again!

Diamond Nelson

Food is great. I love that they have a gluten free menu. However, I believe the restaurant should allow for other dishes included on the regular menu to have gluten free options. For example, I wanted shrimp and broccoli dish but gluten free. Although they mentioned it would be an easy thing to do, the workers mentioned the owner does not allow it.

Carly Arrigoni

Such a fun place! Delicious drinks! And separate, yummy gluten free menu!

Nancy K.

Our family has eaten here too many times to count - I think it is one of the best restaurants in Batavia. Our food is constantly delicious and high quality - whether we dine in or carry out. My typical order consists mainly of maki rolls and sashimi, and Swordfish can always accommodate our gluten-free and dairy-free needs. I love that they can swap king crab in for me. It is a treat! I even could get sushi here (cooked rolls) when I was pregnant years ago. Last night, my whole family of five was happy with their food - even the beef only eater of the family - who loved both his salad and beef bulgogi. The staff has always been friendly and helpful when I was new to sushi. May was our server last night, and she displayed the perfect level of attentiveness. Thanks for another wonderful dinning experience.

William Hu

Admittedly pricey even for a raw vegan restaurant, but overall fantastic raw vegan food! I'm also impressed that they even changed the pizza to make it gluten free using Cassava! My only complaint, albeit a big one, is I wish they used maple syrup or monk fruit instead of agave nectar. Best raw vegan restaurant in Chicago hands down!

Anna Jean

Good! Expensive but good! Love the individual gluten free soy sauce packets.

Jessica Devitt

We love the food from Mora! It’s one of our go-to places for delivery. It’s delicious and they have so many gluten free options. Tonight I went in to pick up takeout. Really cool place with nice outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great service. I’d like to go back and dine in. Highly recommend!

Peter Kavouris

First time getting food from here, I came straight from work which doesn't exactly match the wardrobe of other patrons. Staff looked at me with disgust/distain but we're still helpful. I placed an order online through their website which gave an estimated time for pickup which was nice my estimated time for pickup was 35-45 minutes. I got there around the 45 minute mark. Had to wait about 5 minutes after arrival and checking in. But let me tell you, the restaurant is both pretty and seemed fairly busy which is a plus when you're looking for a sushi place in my opinion. But the food, the food was fire. My spouse has a gluten allergy and everything was well labeled from their website. Kids wish the take out box had a GF written somewhere but that aside We were very satisfied. We will definitely be checking out the restaurant again. And bringing the little humans with opposed to just picking up carry out. The area surrounding the restaurant is also lovely.

M K

Delivery was fast and super tasty. Gluten free items were clearly marked on delivery menu and on delivered food. On a very cold day in May (yes, May!) in Evanston with no kitchen due to a remodel and a herniated disc keeping me home, and feeling down about being gluten free, omg, this made my day. I am forever a fan.

Diana Benocilla

*Also posted on the Find Me Gluten Free (app)* My partner (celiac) and I went to this location last weekend. Everytime we eat out, we tell the waiters of my partners celiac and 2 weeks of pain to help paint the picture and ask for the gf menu. Luckily, their menu was already marked so our waitress said those should be safe for celiacs (though I now see others here that said their waiters said it was not safe), there is not a dedicated gf fryer, and that they’d let the staff know. Even though they said that, the way they said it came off like they didn’t super care, so we’re unsure if the staff actually does have these safety discussions. Which sounds like they don’t take cross contamination seriously, since my partner did get sick. Which is quite a bummer since we really enjoyed the food and the vibes of the place. We were going to definitely become repeat customers if it was safe, since it is in our area, but we will not be returning. For just a food-based review, there are a good amount of options labeled gf where you can have a good, quick meal. The sushi itself is not the fanciest, but it curves the cravings and it’s right for the price point (~$10-$20 per roll). We loved the taste of the one pink (highly recommended) signature roll. We ordered 4 rolls total for 2 people. Again, take that all with a grain of salt since it’s not actually gf safe.

Sara Mae KB

Service was awful. It took 2.5hrs to have lunch. The server often disappeared for long periods of time and everything took much longer than it should have. Me and my dining partner were never brought the same course at the same time- drinks, appetizers, and mains were all brought out one by one and with significant time in between. I had to ask 3 times to get gluten free soy sauce and sat with food waiting for at least 15min in an empty restaurant. Desert was brought without utensils and we asked for utensils immediately - the person we asked disappeared completely and 5min later I waved down our server to get spoons. The “chefs” were very unprofessional- standing around joking loudly and whistling for the servers when food was completed. The food tasted acceptable but not exceptional and it was definitely overpriced. I was careful to let them know about my food sensitivities, ask questions and ordering according to the GF menu items and I still got sick when I came home. My experience was disappointing and I will not be returning.

Monaca Leo

This is my new favorite sushi place! Try The sweetheart roll!! The staff was wonderful and attentive, the food was incredible and we loved the atmosphere --perfect date night. For those that are looking, it's gluten-free friendly!!

Justin Santiago

The food was great and our server was very friendly. I don't normally have full conversations with my server at other restaurants, but my server here was very pleasant. The food itself was very delicious. They have a gluten-free menu and gluten-free soy sauce.

EL Thiele

Our new go-to sushi date night place. Gluten-free options, including tempura! They make their own gluten free batter. We ordered two signature rolls: Fire Ball and Blazing Mango. The chef makes a special sauce for the Fire Ball, so we didn't even touch the soy sauce or ginger/wasabi. It was magical on its own. Blazing Mango was an explosion of summertime and is my favorite sushi I have ever tried. We had the coppa pistachio for dessert which was top notch. The staff and the GM were so incredibly kind and welcoming. Naperville folks, you need to be a little more adventurous and head east!

Josh Klecka

Kuro Bistro is one of the newer Japanese restaurants out there. It has a nice contemporary designed interior. The food is good, the drink selection is good too. The main issue why it isn't five stars was the fact that I was assured that the sushi did not have allergins. I had a terrible stomach meldown the next day, so I think there might be some sortof allergin contamination at work. I have both a gluten and dairy intolerance. (sad face) They are very accommodating about the gluten allergins, not as much the dairy allergins. The staff does not know much about what has dairy in it. This is excellent for those who are gluten restricted, but an issue for those who has an allergy to anything else. Plus there is barely any signature Maki that can be made gluten free without ditching the unagi sauce. I wished there was gluten-free unagi especially at a nice place like this. I shouldn't complain too much because they try unlike most Japanese cuisines I visited. The Maki tasted very good though. I, like most places, try the tuna, and spicy scallops, and I tried the Fire Tuna without the glutainous unagi sauce. I wished I could try out their American Japanese fusion foods (burgers, fries, etc), but I wasn't taking a chance with the intolerances. The drinks were pretty good. I ordered the Otokoyama Tokubestu Junmai sake. It was smooth. Overall, it is a pleasurable experience that is good to attend to. Intolerances are pretty constraining like at most Japanese restaurants. But at least they try to accommodate GF unlike most.

Lily Freemond

Great experience! I eat gluten free for an allergy/celiac reasons, and the food here was great. I told the waiter I had an allergy, and he assured me that they could avoid cross contamination during preparation if I needed it, which i did need. I am so grateful, as I know sushi can sometimes not be done gluten free and I felt very safe and happy here! Thank you so much !

William Bennett

This place has the best sushi in the area. I visit regularly and always feel welcomed and treated with kindness. The sushi is always super fresh and they are very accommodating to gluten allergies, which I greatly appreciate. The ambiance is also great!

Jasmine

Such a good neighborhood spot. My boyfriend and I went here twice on our week visit to Chicago. We appreciate that they took a lot of care for his gluten allergy.

Genevieve Scheele

Excellent food and service! I appreciate the gluten free options and they were helpful with me and my wheelchair.

ian Morrison

Tasty Bistro is a great offordable Asian place. They have an incrediblly wide variety of options and they all taste great. They do gluten free upon request. The atmosphere is nice, a little strange style, but feels fancy enough when your in there.

Grey Z.

We've been here twice for the all you can eat sushi dinner. The prices are extremely fair, the quality of the sushi is excellent, and the overall service and atmosphere is fantastic. I will continue to recommend Sushi U to anyone looking for a great all you can eat sushi spot! I'm also gluten-intolorant and really appreciated the staff being so helpful in letting me know which rolls I couldn't have due to my restriction (and for providing me with gluten-free soy sauce). Thank you so much!

Xavi Santricio

This Place is so delicious! Especially impressed they have a gluten free menu where I can order without fear. Always friendly staff and everything is clean

WhereTheF_Steph

Outstanding omakase experience. Jamel delivered a beautiful and well-timed meal that has left me thinking about it weeks later. They also did incredible with dietary restrictions, mine being gluten ♡

Ingrid Flechtenmacher

I've been coming here since the old location across the street, and it makes me so happy to see how successful they've been since expanding. I was diagnosed with celiac, so it was difficult trying to adjust to the fact I couldn't have everything from the menu anymore. Our waitress is one whom we have seen around for awhile and she was so kind in letting me know some of the rolls could be adjusted and made gluten free. She even brought gluten free soy sauce for me and gave reassurance (without me asking) that the rolls i got were made carefully! 🥹 I love it here and would recommend anyone, Celiac and non-celiac, to come here! For sure my favorite place in Chicago! 🍣❤️

Thomas Hall

As a person living with celiac disease, it can be difficult to eat out. Sen Sushi Bar makes it simple for people like me. They have a separate GF menu, knowledgeable staff, and GF tamari on hand for dipping. I've eaten there twice and have had wonderful experiences both times. The service is terrific, the fish is super fresh, and the tea never stopped coming. If you're living gluten-free like I am, you should definitely check out Sen.

Tamar Friedman

Excellent sushi and they are very knowledgeable about what to stay away from if you have celiac.

Kristine Dreyer

The very best and freshest sushi around! And believe me, we have tried them all. Worth driving from Elburn area. And they really know gluten free. Highly recommend!!!

Katherine Waller

Absolutely awesome sushi spot. We live nearby so we have been going there since we moved in a few years ago. Super kind, DELICIOUS food (my husband loves the bento boxes), and they can accommodate gluten allergies with their sushi! I have celiac, and they’re super careful for me- even bringing me a bottle of GF tamari and walking me through the menu so I feel 100% safe. Highly recommend.

Harold Pierce

Betty Kenyon

Frank Haviland

I was very excited to have the opportunity of dining here for a quick lunch. There are a few locations, and when I was last in Boston, I was unable to experience the Boston location, but I felt fortunate enough to experience the Chicago Ocean Prime Location. The location of the restaurant is in a prime spot within the Downtown Chicago area that affords them the opportunity to provide you with fantastic seating options that look out over the city. The menu is very elaborate with several options in spirits, proteins, dining options, and varying entrees. They do have the ability to accommodate a food allergy, including a gluten allergy, but with full disclosure, I did have a slight reaction to something I consumed while dining with Ocean Prime. The staff was made aware of my exposure and was sincerely apologetic for my discomfort.

Kip Slayback

Great atmosphere, a lot of food for the money. They weren't busy. Server acted like we were an inconvenience and we're just wasting his time. You can eat gluten free here if you're careful, our server seemed upset I didn't want croutons or dressing on my salad. This was my first and probably last time to go here.

Kirby Toalson

I love this restaurant! They have very clear gluten free distinction and the food is always good. The deconstructed sushi bowls are absolutely fantastic!

Lior Seidel

Gf sushi

Megan Fey

If you have Celiac, or are sensitive to gluten don’t order from the “gluten free” portion of the menu- it’s not gluten free. I spent a the majority of my night violently ill from one of the dishes. (And did report it to the restaurant)

Allie Hendrickson

They do have gluten free soy sauce. They also take the time to tell you which rolls they recommend that are safe for celiacs.

Letty Terrazas

Server very knowledgeable and can recommend gluten free Sushi options. They offer gluten free soy sauce, gluten free fried rice and gluten free udon noodles. They are very accommodating.

Kimberly Robb Baker

We've eaten at Ruk for YEARS as it's one of the only places we can find something every member of our family will love, and the food and service is always excellent. Our affection Ruk has only increased since one of our family members has been diagnosed with celiac. They take such good care to make sure everything we order is gluten free. They are kind and patient and offer fantastic ideas for substitutions. The food is delicious, from apps, soups and salads to noodles, curries and Sushi. Thank you, Ruk!

Leah D

Came here for early dinner last night on a cold blustery day! Delish. Lifted our spirits. I loved that there was some low carb & gluten free options. Loved the addition of microgreens 😋 Study the menu in advance because there’s a lot of different options! Thank you so much for great hospitality.

Gillian Jacobsen

Amazing food and gluten free friendly.

T Mamola

Top notch service and super quality food!! Try the fat noodle pad Thai and the and the girlfriend loves the John Snow sushi roll and summer maki. The ramen is top notch, being delivered. Everything is packed up with care. My main squeeze is gluten-free and they have so many options. She also always asks for extra unagi sauce and they always give us more. The Crab Rangoon is super good. Amazing customer service, they always remember us on the phone.

Jane Wilberding

By far my favorite all you can wat sushi place in the City! Lots of options. I have celiac and they provided me with separate GF soy sauce and were very transparent about what I could and could not eat.