Top 47 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Havens to Explore in Ottawa

Michelle Bradshaw

Amazing gluten free menu and service. These folks know what they are doing! GF food served on different coloured plates. So many pasta choices, pizzas and desserts. GF calamari, bruschetta and so much more. So happy Atly helped me find it ❤️

Carly Brender

Dedicated gluten free, nut free, vegan, and kosher bakery. Friendly staff and yummy sweet treats.

Daniel Gosher

I come here frequently and have yet to be disappointed. The food is always good, portions are very fair, top notch selection for gluten-free food. Can't find a place like this anywhere else. Cozy vibe, great service, and wholesome food. All of these factors make it a pleasure to support the business.

Sarah Lévesque

Wow! The owner is so nice! He took the time with my girlfriend to explain her the gluten free menu . Everything is done separatly so no chance of cross contamination.

samuel caron gagne

Amazing small family restaurant authentic greek food with gluten free options will be back often

Paul Bergsma

We had a fantastic dinner experience at ZOLAS last night with our family of four, including one gluten-free diner. The menu offered plenty of options, and our server was super attentive and provided great recommendations. The food arrived quickly and was piping hot and delicious! We took advantage of the $75 Wednesday night deal, where you get an appetizer to share, individual mains, and a dessert to share for every two people. What a great value! The food was absolutely delicious, and we highly recommend ZOLAS to anyone looking for a great dining experience. Can't wait to go back!

Michael Moir

Always buy the GF pep talk pizza. Safe for celiacs. Never had any issues.

Sarah

They offer a solid variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, and it’s clearly a popular spot—it’s typically busy during peak hours. That said, the food can be quite hit-or-miss. I’ve been coming here for years and tend to stick to the same items, having tried most of the menu. Some days, the food is excellent; other times, the selection is disappointingly sparse or just not good. Occasionally, they’ll introduce a new dish that’s barely edible—or worse, come up with something incredible only to never serve it again. The inconsistency is frustrating, especially when you’re driving 20 to 30 minutes without knowing whether you'll find a great spread or a disappointing lineup. Given the higher price point, I expect more reliability. Also worth noting: the kitchen staff is consistently warm and friendly, while the front-of-house team tends to be less welcoming—which always feels a bit off.

Storms Photography

Whenever I visit Ottawa, I make sure to stop here before I leave. They consistently have a good variety of delicious fresh desserts and also a frozen section of more savoury options. My friends that typically eat gluten and dairy have even said some of their desserts are better, which I totally agree with! Best Nanaimo bar selection 🤤 I think using a tad less sugar would be a bit better overall if you are trying to limit your sugar intake (I usually portion the desserts) but overall, you won’t find a better gluten/dairy free/vegan dessert bakery.

Courtney Lewicki

I don’t normally review , but WOW. I have had a gluten intolerance for a few years now and have recently been taking it very seriously. As you can imagine it’s been hard to find things to substitute things with gluten that doesn't taste like cardboard. If your gluten free THIS IS YOUR PLACE. I had a ham panini , cupcake and brownie all gluten free. I was so delighted how fresh and yummy the bread tasted , the cupcake was just right amount of sweet with a light tasting icing. Oh gosh, perfection. I haven’t tried the brownie yet but I’m confident it’s delicious. Too bad we live an hour away, but I will 100% be returning here soon, worth the trip. Thank you 3 Sisters!

Rochelle Buenviaje

It's a small place and very popular. I took my sister here who has a gluten allergy and she had grilled cheese with lentil bread (pictured and almost finished). She loved it and they do not skimp out on the cheese. I had the Oaxaca sandwich which was very good and the spiciness was just right, paired with a Thai carrot soup. Coffee was good and served in a big glass mug. We had a window view which was a bit cramped but felt alright. You see so many people come in of all ages and backgrounds. Servers were friendly, left us mostly alone and revisited when needed. Atmosphere is very local and rustic.

Somaya Neill - Alshami

Great costumer service and very celiac friendly menu.

Rhonda York

They had some tasty gluten free options. Wish there had been more. The server went above and beyond to clean my dishes. Defiantly going back.

Lynn-Marie Shapcott

We had a Christmas get-together with our bowling group on December 19, 2024. The staff are amazing 👏, they went above and beyond service! The chef expressly made my own plate of gluten-free nachos 😋 THANK YOU! Love Chances R Lynn-Marie Shapcott Kanata

Fiona Clydesdale

Had a really lovely meal here sharing GF pasta and GF pizza. Amazing pizza base! Servers very aware and aware of CC.

Vivian Kissane

Service was phenomenal and so is the food. There were so many amazing gluten free options and the staff was happy to give recommendations… special shoutout to Lienna for the amazing service!

Arne Seidel-Höfer

Extremely helpful staff. They discussed with me what options are really safe and which ones aren’t. I wanted to order something that was only gluten free but made in the same fryer, however, the friendly staff made it possible to do it in a separate fryer

Dan Macdonald

Chose 4 tacos (pastor, gringa, camaron, tinga) and they were all excellent. The mariachi band was fun. Absolutely worth a visit. And it’s gluten free approved!

Kate L

Lovely location! Brought my non-veggie/vegan family members and they were absolutely blown away. One of my family members has celiac and the server was very accommodating and knowledgeable. It's nice to come to place where everyone can eat without worrying. The service is always amazing and the food always tasty! The portions are more than generous. I can't recommend this restaurant enough!

Maya Desrochers

Everything about this bakery was perfection. They made us gluten free / vegan cupcakes for our engagement party and they were an absolute hit! Vegan butter cream!!! The sweetest people and best treats! Highly recommend :)

Shawn Henderson

Super fun place, great food, great service. Had a blast. 100% Gluten Free. Huge, varied menu. Great cocktails, lots of flavours of margaritas. All serviced super fast, super friendly. Cannot wait for patio season to enjoy the food and drinks in the sun... but the interior is decorated very festively. I'll be back!

kadra Hassan

I called the place to order a gluten free cake and the lady who was talking to me just hang up the phone one without not finishing my sentence that’s rude and bad customer service .

K B

What a hidden gem! Might be my new favourite lunch spot. I tried the honey hot, not too spicy, very fresh ingredients, crunchy and juicy chicken. I love that it's gluten free too. I'll bring my gluten free friends next time. Oh, and the donuts are not to be missed! Totally stuffed with high quality filling. So fresh!

Stan Cheer

WOW, Gluten-Free (GF) fried chicken, GF mac and cheese, GF burgers, etc and GF fish and chips on Friday. What a great optionin Stittsville

Fiona Clydesdale

We had an amazing dinner here with my coeliac daughter. Very aware of cross contamination. Used fresh oil for our poppadoms and chicken pakora. Large selection of curries. Manager brought out all the GF portions.

Crystal Cameron

Amazing! I was in town for work and of course being celiac, I need gluten free, and let me tell you there were no shortage of options! I got the Ahi tuna poke bowl and it was so good, I returned the next night for the exact same thing! Awesome & kknowledgeable staff, extremely fresh and delicious food! This will be a go-to spot for me for all future Ottawa trips!

Rowan Elzer

Great food and great service! Definitely recommend it if you’re gluten free/celiac :)

Nas Souka

We had a terrible experience at Del Piacete over the italian week weekend. Our waitress was unprofessional, yawning while taking our order and never checking on us. Despite arriving before other customers, we waited 50 minutes for our food while watching others get served first. Both of our pizzas had a couple mussels that smelled and tasted absolutely rotten. Beyond this serious food safety issue, my gluten-free pizza was also completely undercooked. When I complained, the waitress said reheating it might burn it so she gave me the option of either burned or undercooked. The chef explained they use new rice-based GF dough that “doesn’t cook well” - even after returning it to the oven, it remained inedible. To their credit, they removed the undercooked pizza from our bill when I asked not to pay for it. However, the restaurant feels dated with sticky tables, and the high prices don’t match the poor service and atmosphere. This was my second visit and will definitely be my last.

Mariah Russell

Sweet baby Jesus, I’ve been to Italy as my point of reference: this pizza was orgasmic. The truffle honey with the saltiness of the crisp pepperoni with the creamy mozzarella? A trifecta of goodness. The gluten free crust? So good I couldn’t tell it was GF. I’m not from Ottawa and this was a gem to discover. Bravo to the pizza nerds.

Michelle L

The social curry is absolutely amazing! So flavourful! Staff are also very accommodating and knowledgeable about gluten free options.

Trudy Lucas

Their falafals are so tasty, gluten free, fresh made. We love their biodegradable side dish containers and paper packaging. So eco friendly.

Amiet Chevrier Gill

Amazing chefs they do gluten-free for celiac disease. Absolutely love this place had a great great brunch. Everything on the menu looks so good. I had the shot shashukah. It was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this place. Ask for Joey great server.

Corrianna

This is our go to restaurant when we want a good meal. The food is always consistently delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly. This time I brought my mom and aunt who were visiting from out of town. They could not stop raving about how delicious the food was and most notably how wonderful and sweet our server, Summer, was. Summer went above and beyond to make sure all of my aunt's food and drinks were safe as my aunt has Celiac disease. We will definitely be back again next time they are in town. Thanks for another great evening ❤️🙂

Annie Burton

Absolutely amazing! Very small and cozy spot. Celiac safe, dedicaded fryer, so tasty, lots of options, amazing service!

sarab dormani

What a gem! As someone who eats gluten-free and dairy (due to illness( it’s rare to find a place that delivers on both! and this restaurant exceeded all expectations. The curry was absolutely amazing: rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. You can tell everything is made with care and fresh ingredients. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere made the experience even better. Can’t wait to go back!

Tiara Battiston

Delicious food and great service! Very gluten free friendly everything is labeled at the buffet!

Kyle Anderson

Serving staff were friendly and able to cater to both our dietary preferences. Notably were able to cater to my partner’s gluten free diet without any issues! Great atmosphere and welcoming environment. Recommend the thali and dosai dishes!

sel

they did not accommodate to my celiac and wheat allergy. every time i have come before they take ingredients from the back for me because i can’t have my food be contaminated. the guy said “there was nothing in the back”and that “since there is a rush he won’t do it”. it would have taken him 4. seconds extra to take it from the back like every other employee has done for me before so rude and did not consider allergies and for that 1/5.

Jen C

I liked this restaurant enough that I would definitely go back. The wine list is interesting, and they have a robust NA menu. I had the plant based 'meat' balls and I enjoyed my food, and the portion size was large enough for a meal. I would like to come back here again and try the small plates instead. It was a little pricey: two glasses of wine, a plate of meatless balls, and a dessert came to just over 100 dollars with tip for one person, so I would say coming here is more of a treat. Definitely check it out if you want to try some tasty plant based food options! They also seem to have extensive gluten free options on their menu.

Erin Myers

The rolls I had here were so yummy! Great gluten-free accommodations as well! Our server was Nikki and she was working very hard and making sure we had a good experience :)

Angela Lindberg

This review is for the senior management at BP. I highly recommend promoting Jessica and having her train staff at other locations nationwide. It will undoubtedly boost your sales. As someone with a family affected by celiac disease and allergies, dining out can be overwhelming. However, thanks to Jessica's instruction, we now feel at ease when eating at BP. It has become our preferred family dining option.

Tara Fraser

Great atmosphere, fresh ingredients, great flavours, good portion size. Very helpful and friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Different spin from Thai Express. We had the Drunken Noodle Box and Cambodian Jungle curry. Both were excellent and we’d get them again. Lots of great options including gluten free and vegan options.

Judy Whelan

While in Ottawa for the day, I met and had a beautiful dinner in the early evening with my niece on November 5th, at Cyranos, my 3rd time there; Paula was our very thoughtful and thorough server. (I have lactose and gluten intolerances.) As a starter, the “creamed” tomato soup, sans lactose, wow! Main for me was the grilled marinated lamb chops, rare and fabulous! I look forward to my next visit! Thank you Cyranos staff!

P J

Came with my celiac friend and it was so nice that she was able to order something! I ordered the signature and found it very tasty

Ramneek Kaur

My husband and I had dinner at Sundari’s Kitchen. The food was delicious, satisfying, and they also offer gluten-free options. We would definitely come back.

Chris Whiting

Loved the atmosphere food selection worked for all 8 of us. They were able to accommodate us with a gluten free meal and dairy free meals.

Frank Parent

Service was excellent and the gluten Free pizza was crispy. Perfect.

G Saikaley

I'm so happy with their delicious gluten friendly bread and treats. It's definitely worth the drive.

Alexandra Ng

Very good value for money. They have a 15 dollar breakfast buffet until 1 pm on the weekends. Gluten friendly options as well as veg and vegan!

JJ H

Went in 1:30 on 06/25. The two young women were knowledgeable and highly accommodating of me being gluten free