Top 50 Gluten-Free Accommodating Spots to Enjoy in Houston

Jenna

As someone with celiac disease, finding safe and delicious gluten-free options can be a challenge, but Pondicheri absolutely delivers! Their menu has so many naturally gluten-free dishes, and the staff is knowledgeable and accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. It’s such a relief to enjoy incredible Indian-inspired food without worrying about cross-contamination. Everything I’ve tried has been packed with flavor, fresh, and so thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is also warm and inviting, making it a great spot for anything from a casual lunch to a special night out. If you’re gluten-free (or just love amazing food), this place is a must-visit! You can also follow my journey navigating gluten-free life with EoE over at @glutenfreewitheoe on Instagram for more great finds!

Kari Tseng

The food is delicious and the portions are generous, with plenty of gluten-free options available. However, be prepared for a wait, as there's usually a line and parking can be quite difficult.

Caprice Howard

This is a great go to when you’re in search of decadent gluten free items and she has several options!

Gregston Chu

gourmet cupcakes. A variety of upscale cupcakes. From gluten free, sugar free and vegan options to more decadent options. The salted caramel and cookies and cream are my choices. Friendly staff will help you choose and box it up for you. There are a few tables and chairs outside but you’re probably taking it home to celebrate later. Decent parking, but uptown can get busy.

Ana

My boyfriend and I chose this restaurant, despite its distance from our gate, precisely because of the reviews. Our gate is at Gate C, and we walked to Gate E, where Pappadeaux is located. Airport restaurants usually have the worst ratings, but this place has 4.5 stars, and after visiting it, I understand why. First, their service is some of the best I've ever received. They took the time to cook our dish two different ways, since my boyfriend is allergic to gluten. They were always attentive to us, even though the place was packed. The food was quite delicious, highly recommended!

Esperanza Hunt

Alyssa Isbell

Really enjoyed this place. We came for the Gluten free pizza, as my son has celiac. It was delicious. Our food did take a while, but our server was so kind. She even brought us out a gluten free dessert to try! Will definitely be going back!

John Hoeglund

Great food with allergen friendly, gluten free, and vegan options. Something tasty for everyone.

Esther G

Tonight we had our church volunteer appreciation dinner at Carrabba’s. What an awesome night! The restaurant looks stunning, even more so than usual with all the holiday decorations. I have been coming here for many years, and it is always beautiful and an amazing experience. Tonight Ishmael and Darwin and the support staff were wonderful. I never had to ask for my glass to be refilled, or my plate to be taken. No small task with 25 people in the room for dinner. Being a former server it always is a breath of fresh air to receive excellent service, especially in this day and age of lackluster experiences at most restaurants after 2020. Every modification I asked for was kindly given to me, which I really appreciated because of being gluten free but still wanting the chicken Marsala. They had a smile on their face after any request that was made by anyone at the table, and I felt like family as I sat there. It was absolutely delicious! The chicken Marsala here is probably the best I’ve ever had. I ate the chicken Marsala at one of the franchises of Carraba’s at the airport in Atlanta in October and it was not even close. It didn’t even compare to how delicious the food is here st the Original. The servers even knew exactly when to close the doors so that we could have some quiet while we ate, visited, played a game, and went around the room to talk about the past year and our grateful hearts for our church family and our pastors. Although I do my best to give compliments instead of complaints, I don’t always succeed in remembering to do it. However, I had to post a review now while I was thinking about it so you would know how happy the whole group was with the meal and the service. Thanks for always being consistently great, guys!

Zach Miller

I would give Pizza Birra Vino a 10 out of 5 if Google would let me. Hands down the best gluten free pizza I have ever had in my life, anywhere! Just absolutely delicious, as is everything else they make. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and no detail is spared with their food. Customer service is also top notch. We eat here on a weekly basis and will do so indefinitely. You will be glad you ate here!

Noelle Maxwell

Absolutely love them! Service and food is amazing. I am dairy and gluten free and love that I can super yummy crepes with dairy and gluten free options! Wish more places offered that!

Daniel Davis

Food was great and the manager Lake was real knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. Very gluten friendly.

Dave

Dog friendly patio, gluten free pancakes, Oat milk.

Jylian Zimmer

They have gluten free options!

M S G

Gluten free and vegan cupcakes were great. I'm not GF or vegan but I still found the chocolate cupcake to be fluffy and flavorful and not too dense. Too much icing for my liking but thats an easy fix by removing.

Kent Scribner

Happy hour. We arrived in time for happy hour. The house margarita was great. The happy hour food menu was valued priced. We started with the happy hour guacamole. Excellent flavor. The salsa is excellent. I tried the beef taco, fish taco and smoked chicken skewers. Everything was very good.excellent place for gluten free.

Daveed A

This place has the best pizza in houston hands down. I come here often and they’re always consistent. The dough is ON POINT! Been to the best pizzeria in the world in Naples, Italy and I can confidently say that Pizaro’s is up there with them. Even the gluten free option is fantastic. Very easy menu to follow and the customer service is unmatched. 10/10 recommend. My only suggestion is that they change their open hours to be 24/7. Haha

Sammy Berzoza

Wonderful crepe spot in citycentere with delicious options and very attentive staff! A little busy and a little on the loud side, but otherwise an enjoyable experience and worth a stop if you’re in the area. Expect to pay $20-$30 per person. They do have vegan and allergen friendly options on the menu such as gluten free and dairy free. Parking is a bit of a chore, and most of it is paid parking, but there is some free parking available if you’re lucky and willing to walk.

Danielle Berkovitz

Thanks Tobin for helping us with our gluten free dining!

m ro

This place is fantastic!!! I can’t tell you the last time i was able to go to an italian restaurant with so many gluten free options! I didn’t feel like i only could eat one thing. a large part of the menu can be made gluten free. there was not one item that i ordered that disappointed me. everything was exceptional especially the gluten free focaccia!

Larry Cox

OMG!!! Amazing!! First: make a reservation!! I did and avoided a 2 hour wait. Second: service is excellent!! Don’t rely on your waiter/waitress, everyone chips in! Alejandro was our waiter, excellent! Made great recommendations. I had the Thai ribs and my wife had the salmon. Told a waiter my wife had a gluten issue. He changed her order to include a side of cauliflower instead of the wheat based grain. Everything came out hot and fresh straight from the kitchen to your table. No wait time flavors were amazing. Portions were huge definitely could’ve shared either one of our plates had old fashions to drink mixed perfectly. Had the cheesecake for dessert, light fluffy, no crust or flakes and not a sweet dessert perfect for after dinner Definitely recommend this for a date night or even a family gather.

Blake Boyter

Best burger hands down. I recommend the smash burger with tots. Good local beer selection too! I’ve also tried it on their gluten free bun and have to say they have some of the best gluten free bread I’ve had.

Jenna

Black Walnut Café is such a great spot for a casual meal with tons of options! As a celiac girlie, I appreciate that they offer clearly marked gluten-free choices and that the staff is knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. I felt safe eating here, and the food was delicious! Whether you’re grabbing brunch, lunch, or dinner, it’s a solid choice for anyone needing gluten-free options in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You can also follow my journey navigating gluten-free life with EoE over at @glutenfreewitheoe on Instagram for more great finds!

Elizabeth Guzman

There is only one guy here who seems to be in a genuinely good mood and happy to help. I come in frequently because it’s down the street and they have some pretty good gluten free pastries and the coffee is amazing, but I have to admit the service and atmosphere is usually tense. I often feel like I’m bothering the staff.

Monica S.

Wow. Incredible staff at this location. This was our first visit and we were so impressed. You can tell the company has a focus on customer service. We have a Celiac family member and they took THE utmost care in the middle of the rush, to take necessary precaution to avoid cross-contamination. I was so impressed with how they were clearly trained to give care to this process and it was one of the most stringent I’ve seen. When I apologized for the steps they were taking, Linnea- the leader of the group- said, “it’s ok, you guys have to eat too.” She doesn’t realize that her being so kind about it meant the world. We can’t go out to eat like we used to, and to see them take such care was the best. Thank you to her, Matt, and the rest of the employees. We will be back.

yajaira escobedo

Food is good but pretty loud inside to have a conversation however we went on a Sunday morning and it was very busy. I like the gluten free options for the pancakes.

Crowley Grimm

can’t believe i’ve been living in houston almost 20 years and i never even knew this place was there! as a person that doesn’t eat meat, this place is great! lots of options for gluten and dairy free, too.

Lara Sowell

We are in this restaurant this afternoon for lunch. I eat gluten free at my doctor’s direction. I ordered brisket and eggs. The brisket was served over grits and my husband ordered the gluten free pancakes for us to try. Everything was so delicious! Although next time I would cut the coconut from the pancakes. I also got a Hibiscus Rose Kombucha and a cappuccino.

Alexa Kicker

I don’t write reviews ever but I just want to say that this was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Our server Shannon went out of his way for me with a gluten sensitivity and was so patient and then to top it off gave us a hand written note thanking us. Best first watch experience I’ve ever had!

Angelika Romero

Best gluten free pizza in Houston! Highly recommend the margarita pizza with the gluten free crust and bomba style.

Bethany Talarico

Portions have gotten smaller and prices have increased over the years, but it’s still a decent option for a gluten free brunch.

Lynn Lenort

We had a lovely meal. Awesome service and everyone raved about their food.We had one person with celiac disease and they were most accommodating for hereal.

Patricia S.

I was so happy with my Pistachio Pesto Chicken Pasta gluten free, sitting in their relaxing outdoor seating, as the portion was very generous providing for many more servings, and the dish very tasty.

David Patino

Christine Hanner

Great section of pizzas, several choices for gluten free or vegan/vegetarian diets

Stella Cook

Anthony Baker

Sheena Juneau

Been here twice now and the food has been Fantastic each time. First time was dine in with a group of family and friends and the staff was great. Second time was carry out and worth it! A family member has celiac so she can't have gluten. The gluten free pizza here is amazingly delicious.

Kumar Thangudu

I’ve eaten at dozens of Ethiopian restaurants. This place takes a while to bring the food but it is extremely fresh and tasty. The pistachio cake is amazing. The blue Nile lamb special and doro wot are solid. They offer the gluten free and non gluten free injera which is a solid win. Doro Wot perfectly made. The right proportions on everything. Will be back. A gem in Houston. My friend loved the cardamom and cinnamon Ethiopian tea.

Jacquelyn Fountain

Danielle was friendly and helpful on my first visit yesterday. She took the time to help with my gluten allergy.

Stephanie Willis

First time dining at Black Walnut Cafe. It was busy (as it was Easter), but there were plenty of seats. This is a “seat yourself” establishment, which is not really clear until until you walk into the restaurant. Once my party walked in, there was plenty of choice seating. The servers were professional and friendly and the food was good. The portion sizes were just right, but the gluten free pancakes were a little dry (even with syrup). The kids gluten free cheese burger and fries were good as was the Mac and cheese and grilled chicken. The experience was pleasant and we will definitely visit again.

Florence Brown

Matt Bogucki

Great pizza! We had New York, deep dish and gluten free all were good. Friendly staff.

David Daly

Breeze

Delicious and most of the menu is gluten free.

Ronald Obmaces

This is definitely the BEST Filipino restaurant in Houston, probably Texas too. Their food is super tasty and doesn't look like a pile of slop like typical Filipino food does. They are also super accommodating to food allergies which I have yet to encounter another Filipino restaurant that does, especially gluten. Highly recommend the fried rice, lechon, cola adobo, wings, bistek, bbq skewers, any of their cocktails, and of course their Halo Halo!

Xcal thur

Super good good! Clean and nice service. Waiter was knowledgeable about celiac and attentive to our party. The pad Thai was excellent.

Martha Carol

Mary Legere

Max J

One of my favourite resteraunts- Consistently excellent food, (the blackened salmon is definitely a fave) with gluten free and vegetarian options, as well as amazing staff over all. Lu took care of my partner and I and she was so attentive and incredibly friendly. 10/10 would recommend.