Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Washington

Rachel Redinger

Historic, beautiful, amazing food with gluten-free options. It was perfect.

Marie Leilani

Lunch and dinner for gluten sensitive

Kobbi Gal

The food was very disappointing. We had the lasagna, the basil chicken pasta. The taste was mediocre, the gluten free pasta was good. The portions, especially the lasagna was ridiculously small. We got cocktail, something with ginger, lemon, honey that was flat and bland. The afogatto was also average. The service was pretty good and the place was packed.

David Little

I was referred here for their Gluten Free pizza so can only speak to that. I hate to be the downer here but this pizza does not taste like real pizza. It’s very thin and greasy. Much closer to an overcooked flat bread. The space is also more restaurant/bar, doesn’t give that good pizza joint feel. I won’t be back.

the cozy experience

This restaurant has great atmosphere, really accommodating servers and really beautiful decor. We called ahead they do allow outside cake but we needed to bring our own serving materials so we came prepared cutlery, plates, and knives, but it turns out you only need bring a knife and cut it yourself to avoid the $3 per person cake fee that we learned about upon arrival. (On the phone they just said bring everything and they ended up bringing out plates and silverware??) But no cake fee was incurred so that was nice! THE MENU did a great labeling of dietary restrictions cause our group had a celiac, nuts allergy, and dairy allergy separately which made it hard to share plates and eat family style as intended. However our server didn't know which dip was which on the sampler platter and we had a brave allergic and restriction-less soul figure it out but she wasn't sure other than the fishy one. Also I had a coconut allergy and that ingredient wasn't listed but must have been in some of the dishes cuz my throat was a little itchy when I left. However this is a fancy restaurant and I was disappointed in almost everything I tried. Dip platter was hit and miss the cauliflower was the best but it's hard to mess up cauliflower, the rice seemed like it had cloves in it, I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd noticed that in the ingredients list, the borek was most disappointing of all, and the portions where tiny. The beef noodles the meat was hard. My friend that ordered the lamb kebab seemed most happy and she's the only one who finished her portion without comments. I will say other people liked the borek and maybe Turkish neighbors at the dupont farmers market raised my expectations for that particular dish too high cuz they give me really good and big borek every week lol. Price: We spent 50-100 per person that included a compulsory 20% tip but it would have been in the 35-40 range if we hadn't been covering for the birthday girls portion.

E.L. Marchant

We enjoyed a great dinner at Joe's. We were able to get a last-minute reservation while in town for one night. The food was excellent, but the service was top-notch, and I would give our server, Jeffery, 10 stars if I could. First, they were extremely accommodating with my extensive food allergies. My son and husband have no food allergies, so they got to enjoy a lot more than me. I opted for the grilled seafood platter that came with scallops, lobster, and shrimp and for a side sautted mushrooms. Everything was made gluten-free, also dairy, soy, peanut, and treenut free. It was hearty and delicious and I don't often enjoy a meal so much, especiallyseafood. It's hard to find places that can accommodating me. My son got filet with crab Oscar and my husband a ribeye with bearnaise. They shared a mashed potatoe and a lobster mac. Jeffery was attentive and funny, and we enjoyed his stories. It made the experience even better. We are looking forward to eating there again next time we are in town.

Melanie Jackman

Absolutely fabulous experience. Our waitress was wonderful, customizing our "tour of the world" to accommodate my gluten allergy. Every single dish we had was amazing.

Maria Trakas

Food and drinks were delicious and the staff was very attentive to my Celiac disease.

Jade Silverstein

The gluten free buns on the burgers are amazing 😍

Jessica Smith

I highly recommend this place—Amazing food! Amazing environment! Amazing people! LOTS of gluten-free friendly and vegan options. 💗

Sabrina Yoder

The reason I think this is an amazing restaurant, is because me my brother and sister and I all got kid’s menus, and all kids meals come with a ice cream ,but we only ordered two kids meals but since we have three kids they gave us three ice-creams. Also my sister is slightly allergic to gluten so when they gave us normal noodles 🍜 and my mom said that she really need gluten free, they still gave us gluten free noodles for free,and overall the decorations, staff, and food were just amazing.-Cyrus age 10

Sarah Peters

I love their banana bread French toast, it is so good!

William Garnes

Very good experience, with lots of vibrant flavors. Our group is hard to please, and they did a fine job of providing tasty dishes for the gluten-free and the siliac and the pescatarian in our nerry little band 😀

BC S

The food is quite good. I really enjoy the oysters Rockefeller as it is one of the first I have seen that is gluten free and tastes good. Typically I order the steak frites which is always good. The other times when I have ordered things such as the chicken sandwich and schnitzel, I have not always been pleased. I believe the chicken sandwich is juicy, but a tad bland. For the schnitzel, it is definitely not traditional. I saw the idea of what was being put out, but it did not fully resonate with my palate. Nonetheless, I hope to be back soon for a couple drinks and oysters.

Kash Arora

I had high expectation for Zaytinya and the food was absolutely delicious but the service and atmosphere could have been much better. We ordered one drink and it showed up 30 minutes after our food showed up. The atmosphere was also not amazing. But we did wipe our plates clean. They gave us some carrots and cucumbers as a gluten free option to replace the pita.

Iyassu Kebede

First time at this location but not first time at the franchise. Atmosphere and general service: We had to wait a minute or two for the hostess to come talk to us and seat us (it was a Sunday afternoon and we were the only ones standing at the door so it wasn’t busy). After seating, we waited about 10-15 minutes to get water or any type of service. We flagged down two servers and the manager in the process. The menu for that specific time (brunch) had multiple items marked as unavailable for weekend brunch, which made no sense…why put it on if it’s not available? Or at least, write it in something else other than 8.5 font. The restaurant was at less than 50% capacity but food took almost 30 mins. We came in at 2:20, they took our order at around 2:35, food came out at 3:01 (two basic entrees and an app). Food runner was fake-nice and passive-aggressive…uncalled for. Server (after assignment) was really nice. He did his best, all things considered. Manager tried to help as well, which was nice. Food: App: we got crispy Brussels sports. Perfect amount of sweet and savory, pretty on point. Would absolutely get it again. Entree #1: vegan chicken sandwich. Was meh. The soy protein had good texture and consistency but it was lacking flavor. Even dipping it in ketchup and dowsing it in hot sauce couldn’t rescue it. Entree #2: Lamb burger with gluten free bread. Meat was pretty good, well seasoned. But bread was cold. Not warm, just cold. Fries with entrees: cooked perfectly but again, they lack flavor (but ketchup and bbq sauce rescued them…thank god). I will not come back to this location and I’ll think twice before going back to another location. But I just might door dash them Brussels sprouts.

Christine Agro

Silver is one of the easiest places for us to eat when we are in D.C. They are busy, but we have no trouble getting a table. I think we made a reservation for Sunday brunch, though. The food is good. I have gotten the Salmon Sliders twice, but will hopefully remember not to get them again. It may be because I have to have them use gluten free bread (that often changes the dish) but they are bland - just pieces of salmon on bread really, so I can't recommend them, but like I said, could be from the bread switch. In general though it's good food, nice place and easy and we always enjoy eating there. For parking for the Wisconsin Ave location, park in the lot near Giant/CVs - then have Silver validate your ticket for free parking!

Daniel Bogard

Great place great for gluten free (celiac)

David Bear

Good selection of coffee and other drinks. Nice assortment of pastries. Gluten free options.

Alessandro Mauri

Chic place, separate menu for celiacs/coeliacs/celiac disease/gluten-free/gluten free/without gluten. Attentive and friendly service, the food wasn't the best but no problems whatsoever.

Jake

One of the best combinations of high quality food, service and atmosphere in DC. They were accommodating for gluten free restrictions.

Adayl Iost

We visited the restaurant for Restaurant Week. Menu was great and staff was amazing. Good gluten free options on the menu. Really great food per dollar value! Totally recommend

Ramsey_Jd

I tried the chicken mac n cheese and it was incredibly good. They gave a generous amount of meat, and the chicken was way better than any other place I've tried! 10/10 I would go here again the food came out very fast too. I also love that they had options that are gluten free for my wife (no gluten free mac n cheese though)

Jen Coffey

I had a delicious meal here this weekend. They have a gluten free menu and it is much more limited than their regular menu but there were still very tasty options. I had the winter salad, the kimchi jjigae and the 30 day kimchi side. It was delicious! I also enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Fun place!

lucia Cuomo

Worst experience ever! I went with 2 friends for dinner and we unfortunately did not have a good experience at the Blue Jacket today. Starting with a racial comment made by the waitress about the way I spoke (because I have an accent) and ending with another rude comment about my gluten restrictions. We had to correct the order and the food did not taste good. The service and the wait was awful even though the place was empty. I would never return to this place!

Mel Z.

It's a solid brunch spot. Coffee is so-so, but staff is very friendly. I can't eat gluten and appreciated being able to chose an extra side over the bread. It's a busy place but the wait is never too long and the food is good!

Marie Leilani

Gluten free lunch and dinner

Kendall Abell

I’ve been here twice with Zach as my server- he provides the absolute best experience. Extremely knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with my gluten allergy. One of the best servers I’ve ever had!

Ian Lesnick

Busboys and Poets was an excellent restaurant that is full of great art, many local events, and even a book store. This location is within a Community Collaborative building and you can feel the strong community connection. There were many different tables for big and small groups as well as bar seating. Service was quick, too. We were a group of 8 who was able to sit immediately during Saturday brunch. The menu marks foods which are “Gluten Free Friendly” and Vegan. Plus, gluten free bread is available for sandwiches, even though it’s not on the menu. Everyone in our group was happy with our food. Definitely would recommend and we’ll be back!

Korcasha Jensen

The food was okay- not allergen friendly, and when asked our waiter said he would check with the cooks and he never said anything about it afterwards. I'm gluten free due to a mild to moderate allergy. Nothing on the menu was clearly marked other than to say they can't guarantee allergen free and to check with your waiter. The waiter seemed too distracted. The food we got was just alright, nothing super special. The restaurant was beautiful and the area around the restaurant was fun! We went around Christmas time and there was an ice rink so it was fun to watch the skaters gliding around as we ate and chatted. It's worth a chance, but be careful if you have any allergies.

Nicholas Fairbairn

Great for gluten free vegans!!!! menu is well-marked and there are multiple items for folks living (eating) at the intersection of GF& vegan. however, DO NOT order the “smoothie bowl” i immediately wanted to send it back (but i would never cuz that’s crazy, ab as crazy as this review). the smoothie bowl is liquidy-soupy like a drinking a drink with a spoon and it comes in a mug. coupe, yall need to rethink that one or remove it. i rlly regretted ordering it and i usually LOVE smoothie bowls.

Stephanie Thompson

Have been looking for a place to get gluten free injera and this is the spot! Everything was very flavorful.

Emily Larson

Great gluten free options, good drinks, and solid service

Vivianne Leonard

I went to Ambar with my friends early Saturday morning. They are extremely efficient and our server Peter (Pex) was AMAZING. He was quick, friendly, and super alert to my gluten allergy. I would highly recommend in terms of the environment and atmosphere. Plus the food was absolutely to die for. I would get the unlimited breakfast tapas style with a bunch of friends with the mimosas!

Jeff Cross

Really nice spot for holiday tea, with outstanding service from Allison, who was well versed in the wide variety of teas, and the rest of the crew. We liked the tower of sandwiches and sweets better than tea at the Willard. The Blue Duck Tavern easily accommodated Gluten-Free allergy. It’s a little noiisy but very comfortable setting.

Zaylee

The GreenBee Café is my favorite cafe in Washington to enjoy local seasonal cooking. Their dishes are a burst of flavor with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. I love their classic cobb salad and blackened catfish sandwich– fresh, and satisfying. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a perfect spot for a lunch date or solo meal. They cater well to my dietary needs, which is a big plus for me. You can enjoy their all-day breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, and pasta. Evergreen Eats Cafe proves that healthy eating can be a delight for the taste buds. It's my go-to place for guilt-free indulgence.

Shira Lyss-Loren

One of my favorite nice meals out. Many gluten free options. Delish wine. Highly highly recommend for a fancy night out or special occasion

Matthew Rios

Delicious! Customized the chicken dish with lemon wedges and capers. Gluten-free and dairy-free. Everyone else's portions were small, but tasty.

Mary W

Stopped by to eat here after the pride parade. The food was delicious. A little pricey but good. They had a gluten free menu so that’s a plus. I had poke and my partner had the meatloaf. We shared the corn elote dip.

Timothy “Tim” Churchwell, CCIM

Really good restaurant.food was good and service was excellent. My daughter has a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating.

Chelsea Finger

The gazpacho deserves 5 stars. So delicious. The service was excellent and has great outside seating. I love when the menu is labeled for gluten-free!

Alex S.

Honestly truly delicious food. I have celiac disease, so I am very limited in what I can eat. I was able to eat the Midas meal and didn't have any sort of digestive issue from it. On top of that it was freaking delicious.

GF Please

I ordered delivery and I think I need to visit this place. The online menu is well explained! It shows what items are gluten free. The salsa and chips and guacamole are good!

julie penner

Good pad Thai. They noted my need for gluten free (I’m celiac). Garden rolls were good too. Nice outdoor seating in good weather.

Kate Midden

Love this local spot! Great food, great drinks, the service and community here is fab. A perfect place to connect with your people during or after a long week. Also their breakfast tacos are the best in the city. :) I’m gluten free and it’s always super easy on that front too. Recommend!

Mike Woodward

Easy to order gluten free options. Fun cocktails and cool atmosphere. Delicious ramen, so good!!

M Ramachandran

Great ingredients and even the gluten free crust was really tasty!

Christine Heptig

Food was great. A lot of gluten free options and service was quick! Which was great with 2 kids

Lindsey Stiles

Finally ate here this weekend and am so glad I did! They have amazing gluten free pasta and were able to make a few non gluten-free dishes into gluten free versions, which was very appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Vera Cardinale

Excellent, creative, flavorful food, beautiful, trendy atmosphere, excellent service, and numerous options for gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diners. Pricey, but I suppose everything in the Wharf will set you back, along with the parking!