Top 50 Gluten-Free Accommodating Spots to Explore in Costa Rica

Madeline Steadman

Great little spot. Tons of vegetarian/vegan options. Was so excited to see a gluten free bakery as well. The smoothie bowl was yummy.

Parker Tillson

Claudia was very attentive and considerate of my gluten allergy! She was great!

Dani Hernández Bonilla

Food is amazing! I’ve eaten there for a couple of years and I’ve never had an issue. They are very careful with the order and guarantee it’s allergy free

Sellers Family

Great lunch spot with many gluten free options. I went here with my family. My daughter is gluten free and was super happy with this place. Lots of good options. The restaurant has lovely outdoor seating and a very friendly cat.

Amber Condron

We stayed in Uvita two nights and visited this place three times since it was that good! Selena and the rest of the staff were so friendly and helpful. My daughter and husband are celiac (gluten-free) and this place had so many delicious options that were clearly labeled - including multiple desserts! Great food and cocktails. On the last night, we went back so that my daughter could have a birthday cake and they remembered when we showed up that it was her birthday and made her feel really special. Highly recommend Sibu!

Eleanor Walker-Todd

The food was very good - fresh ingredients and well paired flavours. We ordered the beef carpaccio and then a pizza and chicken with mushroom sauce. The service was outstanding as our waiter, Damon, was very attentive. Once he knew I was gluten free, the chef made me some fresh gf crackers from the pizza dough and ensured the sweet that came with the bill was gf. Overall a lovely experience, I just wish they had had the gf tiramisu...next time!

Tom Woodford

Argentinian fare.., Excellent service, nice atmosphere and the food was great. We were not familiar with the restaurant but went with friends who have been there before and we were not disappointed. I had osobuco which I had never had before. Friends ordered steaks and said that they were delicious. My wife is gluten free and they had a pizza for her that looked good too. Recommended.

Via Daniels-Fallis

Fantastic little shop on the beach, gluten free options that are DELICIOUS. We enjoyed!!

Trey Holt

Food was amazing. Alex was a great server as well. Gluten free options (celiac), and I felt very safe.

Brett Morris

Absolutely must visit if you’re in the Manuel Antonio area. Staff is amazing, ambiance is beautiful and the food is definitely some of the best food I’ve had in Costa Rica. Also a lot of gluten free options as well. You won’t be disappointed!!

Anne-Marie

Super nice veggie cafe. I had the gluten free, vegan pancake for breakfast and an almond milk cappuccino and both were delicious.

Kambria Lobliner

Relaxed, fast casual environment. Straightforward menu with typical Mediterranean options. The food was okay— nothing to rave about. I have dietary preferences, so I avoided the pita bread and fries due to gluten intolerance. The build your own salad bar was awesome. The ingredients were fresh, but none of the sauces tasted appetizing. The others in my party thought the hummus tasted pretty flavorless. The chicken was a solid 6.5/10– nothing special. The atmosphere was good, though— a great place to have a laid back dinner or lunch.

Click 506

I am celiac and the experience was excellent in this place. They have a gluten-free menu and management and knowledge of what cross contamination is. Super recommended as well as excellent flavor… Alex, the waiter, very professional and attentive to me and my family.

Rosanne Fournier

Very good meal, but very expensive. I am gluten intolerant and I ate the gluten-free carbonara pasta and immediately afterward I really didn't feel well. After mentioning it to the kitchen they told me that no, it was indeed gluten-free...

Patrick K

Excellent place. Best pizza you will find. So much parking if you need it, parking is also available along the street. The pizza oven is large enough to accommodate regular pizza and gluten free pizza even in the same oven! Great atmosphere and garden. Drinks are excellent. Highly recommend!

Rosanne Fournier

Very good. Service a little slow to get water, we had to ask. Almost everything is gluten-free except the burgers. A little expensive.

Kalli Beckwith

We absolutely loved our beautiful and delicious meal here at Roof and the service and care by the owner was amazing! Our sons said “6 out of 5 stars”! The pizzas were delicious and we were safe even with a severe gluten allergy with gluten free pizza. The sunset was gorgeous. Wonderful experience, thank you!

celine mathieu

Just delicious, we only tasted 2 cakes, a vegan and gluten-free treat for me and an apple cake for my husband! Iced tea a delight and attentive staff, don’t hesitate to treat yourself!

Roxanne Rosa

I was happy to find out there was a The Open Kitchen in Monteverde after I went in La Fortuna. The food is perfect. They offer gluten free bread and its the only place so far where they have coconut milk for latte!

Bernd Pfennig

We've been here twice now for breakfast. The dishes were delicious. The food is freshly prepared. The coffee is very good. They also have a large selection of gluten-free options. We sat outside because the air conditioning was on and it was quite cold. The price/performance ratio is very good. I can only recommend it.

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Great food and service, also many gluten free options.

Jessica Bhiro

Comes well recommended for Celiacs, but my son is anaphylactic not Celiac and had a reaction. Would not recommend for those with an anaphylactic wheat allergy.

Sarah Mandel

Stopped in for a late lunch (kitchen closes at 2 pm on Sundays) and the team squeezed our order in. Extremely gluten free friendly and the food was amazing. I got the Tuna tartar and a passion fruit mango smoothie and I’ll be going back tomorrow.

Trix Reinhard

I was thrilled to discover gluten-free empanadas. They were delicious! Gluten-free baked goods are often dry, dense and crumbly. This was not the case at all with these empanadas. Highly recommended!

Augustus Peterson

Margarita Oshea

Chase H

This restaurant is a must! Beautiful views, excellent service, delicious coffee and without a doubt the best meals we had in Costa Rica. Went for both breakfast and dinner. They have gluten-free options.

Alex Tutwiler

Nice people who speak great English. Super fast delivery! But the food was not great. We ordered pizzas, some regular ones and some gluten-free/vegan ones. The regulars were average, and the gluten free ones were the worst gluten free pizzas we had ever eaten honestly, and very expensive. I hate to say that, but for our taste, that's the truth. 😢

Lisabirdluvr

Great fresh gluten-free food and drinks. Great for dairy issues too. Delicious curry, drinks and nachos. Banana bread was awesome. So much I wanted to try.

Alma Hammons

Bonita Carini

Jg Lulu

It is a hotel-restaurant. The setting is very relaxing and the service is attentive, kind and smiling. At lunchtime, we had the fish tacos: delicious! Of course, when it's busy, the service can be a little long, but we're on vacation... so we stay cool. In the evening, we enjoyed tuna with a red wine sauce, a very original combination. The restaurant also offers gluten-free breads, which is a real plus. And in the morning, what a pleasure to enjoy breakfast served facing the sea... an unforgettable experience!

Kenna Allen

Great breakfast stop! We tried both their pastries and breakfast food. Both were very good and they had gluten free options.

Doris Carter

Derrick Graham

Laura Cuadra

An excellent experience. Delicious pizza with high-quality ingredients. Very attentive and friendly service. We tried the El Sapo pizza, a focaccia, and two glasses of wine, and everything was excellent. Gluten-free options are available.

Ivy Brown

Richard Dion

Jennifer “Jenn With 2 Ns” Johnson

I work remotely and, thanks to some newly diagnosed medical conditions, I need to find meals that are low sugar and gluten free. Guayoyo to the rescue! It is bright, clean space with just the right amount of people-watching and music when I need a break from my work. The staff is always great about letting me take up space with my laptop and making me the most delicious iced and hot teas (with honey!). My go-to dish is the Tuna Salad made with quinoa and garbanzo beans. I didn't even know I liked garbanzo beans and now I'm obsessed with them. I try stay away from the baked good because of the gluten, but the blueberry muffins and banana bread are worth having my tummy scream at me later. This is a must-do when you just want a relaxing space that feels a little homey.

Jason Fowler

Pretty good shop, great selection. Seems to be close to Whole Foods. Lots of alternative health food types such as gluten free, better selection than most places. Good produce and range of of beer and other drinks as well!

Astha Garg

The food was just okay. I tried the gluten free burger. It completely lacked flavor and salt. I had to ask for extra salsa and had to add a lot of salt.

Kathleen Baughn

Jason Lavoie

Edward Godin

Julie McLennan

Great food! Understand 'gluten free' and were able to tell me what would be safe.

Amy Smith

Daniel Gillock

Martha Brown

Jonathan Steppe

Nancy Herrera