Atly Logo

The 13 Best Gluten-Free Spots in Little Italy

Gluten Free UsersGluten Free UsersGluten Free Users
138+

By Gluten Free Eats' gluten-free community

Updated Jul 2025

01
Civico 1845

Civico 1845

Gluten Free Icon

Gluten-free options

1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

GF OptionsVegan FriendlyVegetarian OptionsItalianSeafoodBreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Malia Faith

Gluten-free pasta is not celiac safe (shared pasta water). Entrees like the salmon can be made 100% gluten-free.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
02
RoVino Restaurant + Bar

RoVino Restaurant + Bar

Gluten Free Icon

Celiac friendly

2034 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

GF OptionsItalianCeliac FriendlyDessertsPastaCasualKnowledgeable StaffDinnerLunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingPet FriendlyKid FriendlyBar
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Jolene Theresa

TLDR: celiac friendly My celiac friend and I stopped by to try out their gluten free flatbread and she took half of hers to go which is highly uncommon. Most gf breads are like cardboard or rubbery but this flatbread tasted just like gluten bread! She didn't get sick so there was definitely no gluten in it but whatever it was, it was amazing! I ordered gluten full tortellini which looked and tasted like it was made in house and I was completely satisfied with my meal. We stopped by just as happy hour was ending and our waiter was quick to help us get some happy hour wine orders in before it was too late. The bathroom... it an experience. Like many cities, some locations work within their confines and RoVino got very clever. The restroom is a short walk outside the restaurant which at first seems so strange because they have someone walk you down to it. At the end of the block, tucked away you'll find a very clean little walk to a door with their logo. Type in the code and you enter a 1 stall restroom. It was so random but well done, I'll be talking about that little experience for a while.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
Gluten-free options are marked
03
Extraordinary Desserts

Extraordinary Desserts

Gluten Free Icon

Accommodating

1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

GF OptionsDessertsLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Audrey Holas

I think it's very nice that they have gluten free options here, and all of the workers seemed very polite except one. The worker checking me out had such an attitude. He had short brown hair and when i politely asked for the gluten free creme brulee he gave me such a rude look and said "your confusing me, look in the case that's all we have right now" in a very rude tone. While i'm not upset that they were limited on the gluten free options that day, i am upset that the worker had to be disrespectful to a customer trying to find a gluten free option. It was confusing as online they had a long list of gluten free options but only 2 available things in store.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
GF options marked
04
Parakeet Cafe

Parakeet Cafe

Gluten Free Icon

Accommodating

1680 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Vegan OptionsGF OptionsBakeryBreakfastBrunchCoffeeKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsBread ItemsDessertsWaffles / CrepesDeliveryPet FriendlyRestaurant
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Emma Lucas

I sought this place out during a short trip to San Diego because it’s seed-oil free, is committed to using organic and whole ingredients, and has lots of gluten-free options. Parakeet Café did not disappoint. I ordered their eggs and salmon w/ gluten free toast, and the acai bowl….they were both so good that I went I ordered the exact same thing at the Coronado location later that day. The staff were also nice.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
Gluten-free options are marked
05
Bencotto

Bencotto

Gluten Free Icon

Accommodating

750 W Fir St #103, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

CasualOutdoor SeatingPastaItalianGF OptionsLunchDinnerDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyBarRestaurantKid Friendly
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Gluten Free Users
Learn more
Profile Image
Miss Michele

Had a wonderful dinner here this evening. I am gluten free and ordered the gnocchi and my husband had the lamb tagliatelle pasta. Great portion sizes. We ordered a bottle of the Super Tuscan which is luscious! We took what was left with us. We shared the misto salad which they graciously split for us. Our service and food were wonderful. We have been to Italy and this is top notch. Folks Italy is Italy-it’s the terroir of there and cannot be matched but this came pretty darn close! Would defiantly eat here again.

Gluten Free Menu Icon
Gluten-free options are marked