Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Pittsburgh

Em M

I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone with allergies. My best friend has severe gluten and mushroom allergies, so we were excited to try this fully gluten-free spot. We informed the waitress about her allergies, but it became clear they were not taken seriously. After eating tortilla chips, we were later told the fryer was used for mushrooms—a major cross-contamination issue. The situation escalated as we anxiously waited to see if an epi-pen or ambulance was necessary. The waitress apologized, but the manager hovered awkwardly, making excuses instead of giving us space to handle the situation. Their poor handling of a life-threatening allergy made an already frightening experience worse. If you have food allergies, avoid this place.

Jen Pfleghaar

We went here with the kids! We had way too much fun! Great gluten free options!

Dan Guerrini

Went to Fat Head's for dinner and the GF Codfather didn’t disappoint, even threw in a gluten free Ghostfish Brewing Company beer. I can’t tell you the last time my wife had either of those out! She has celiac and is super sensitive and didn’t have any side effects, even today!!

CARRIE HUGHES

I must say ,it is worth the drive ,must go at least once if not more! I hope to travel back in the future at some point. By far my favorite burger joint, u can pick not only from specific items specified on the menu you have the opportunity to customize your own Burger! They do offer vegetables on the menu however it is limited and they do cater to specific allergies.They offer gluten free bun, if u want a bun. Also offer different meat options. Organic beef, to bison, waygu, elk. . Got to check them out! Find out for yourself, the ONLY disappointment was the in house chips lacked flavor, and the slaw was lacking flavor as well. The service was thorough, on point and great at explaining and answering questions.

Victoria H

As a Celiac there's few places I feel this safe eating at. Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu and employees will immediately take note if you state you have an allergy. The chips are in their own fryer, which is wonderful given that many Mexican restaurants have shared fryers that aren't Celiac/ gluten allergy-friendly. I also love the atmosphere (fun, vibrant art and very friendly waitstaff) and the food is DELICIOUS! Prices are very fair for portion size, especially for nachos and bowls. 10/10 recommend!

Bonnie Burns

I have celiac disease, and went here for dinner. The staff is well trained, and they offer a gluten free menu. They have a dedicated fryer for fries and have gluten free buns available. I highly recommend this place and it’s absolutely delicious!! I didn’t feel sick at all afterwards, which is such a relief when traveling.

Barbara Belski

We just celebrated my sisters birthday and Jamie, our server, managed our large table with efficiency and top notch service. I have a gluten intolerance and everyone was so conscientious that I felt totally comfortable. I had the Mediterranean chicken with the accompanying GF cookie and ice cream and it was delicious. Thanks, BJ's!

Quinn Favo

Journee was a very nice waitress and overall I enjoyed my visit. They have free wifi and a plug somewhat close by if you need to charge your laptop (bring a long cord). The bathrooms are super nice and they do a good job of managing food allergies. All that being said, unfortunately every time I visit a burgatory, the food is always just meh. It doesn't really have much flavor and the gluten free bun was stale. If they can fix that I would definitely come here more often

Ashley Balzer

As a recently diagnosed celiac avoiding dairy, I love stopping at Condado any time I’m in town visiting family. Their menu marks very clearly which items contain gluten & dairy, and the staff is very knowledgeable about food allergies (plus they’re always so friendly!!). I’ve eaten here a few times and never gotten sick. Their delicious gluten free margs, chips, and tacos gives me a sense of normalcy & it’s all so good!

Lindsey Lehman

Kelly was an absolute rockstar. My friend and I are both gluten free and she made sure we had the best experience! We will definitely come back as long as she’s there!!

Kristian B

This place was great! It’s in a beautiful building, the staff were so nice, and the food was excellent. Found this on my gluten free app when looking for a safe option for breakfast and I’m glad we chose this place. I recommend making reservations online. Was happy to support this family owned operation.

Dennis O'Donovan

Interesting place that serves meatballs with any meal on the menu. Fantastic options for my friends who are vegetarian, and gluten free! Our server was very pleasant, however she may have been new. Was very slow with getting our drink refills. Also any other restaurant serves a side salad before the main meal. Not here, it came with the meal...

Patrizia R.

First time here and I was pleasantly surprised. It's quite large with many tables. The place is old. Service was good and no nonsense. Food was better than I expected. The fried zucchini were light, the pretzels weren't the best I've had but were ok. I got a gluten free pizza that maybe was frozen? I got excited about it and thought it was made with a kind of flour with no gluten but I don't think that's the case. Nonetheless the toppings were very good. The pasta D'Angelo was a bit plain but the gnocchi were very good. Portions are large. The Manhattan was ok although quite strong. We went on a Saturday evening, with reservation, and it was probably at half capacity. Parking is always available since the restaurant is in a plaza. It's not a place where I'd have a romantic date but more of a family gathering. Overall a solid,. reliable 3 stars.

Steve Hameloth

Dined here for the gluten free options. The wait staff shared what was gluten free and I believe it was gluten free. We still got sick from cross contamination. It's too bad really as the food was delicious.

Brian

We sat by the bar this time, didn't effect the service at all. Refills on drinks and fries were quick and the burgers were amazing, as always. Best burger chain in America, in my humble opinion. Oh, and they have gluten-free burger rolls if you need them!

Ariane Laxo

Very tasty, cute little place, gluten free easily accommodated

A f

Love this place, but so frustrating that while Driven had the best, and possibly only gluten free deep dish pizza in town, about half the time I come get they don't have it available :(

Arah Katz

We had Mike and he was fabulous! He was very familiar with gluten-free options, gave us opinions on “fan favorites”. He was soooooo good…fast, attentive and gave great recommendations!!

Melissa Ondesko

I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. My friend and I sat at the bar and the lady bartenders were amazing. They were genuinely caring and attentive and I felt safe ordering off of the menu because I was well informed. An overall great experience.

mc_vln

My wife enjoyed the gnocchi bread bowl however their gluten free pasta options were not the best. Place was packed, so service was a bit slow

Morgan Ungerleider

Samantha was our server and she was super attentive, knowledgeable about gluten free items on the menu and very friendly and personable :)

Lydia Primich

Lots of gluten free options. (Not the gratis chips that come out when you're seated though). Awesome mezcal-itas.

Lynda Hutchison

All around an excellent experience. We were welcomed at the front door and seated at the requested location in less than 2 minutes. Everything on the gluten free menu sounded delicious. I went with the balsamic salmon and green beans. The meal was perfect!

Antony Kellerman

I had a delicious dinner with a wide variety of gluten-free options. I really enjoyed the cheese plate with gluten-free bread, as well as the Brussels sprouts appetizer and the burger on gluten-free toast.

Arthur Alexander

We went to Point Brugge Cafe on a Thursday around noon and it was packed! Cannot emphasize how well served we were by the waitress at that time. She tried as much as possible for my wife to navigate the menu because of gluten intolerance and even offered to change a few things to accommodate her. The restaurant stays in the quiet neighborhood of Point Breeze. The Carbonnade Flamande was definitely a hit. I ordered the Chicken Milanese which was tasty, but have could have been a tad bigger.

Emily Potucek

Thai burrito with shrimp was great. All but one item on the menu can be prepared gluten free. All of the staff was proactive and well informed.

Nicholas J. Stevens

Excellent trivia night, too, and FREE CAKE?!? And it's VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, *and* DELICIOUS?!.

Ania

It's a big, tasty yes. Everything was delicious, they also have good gluten free knowledge. We tried the calamri&rock shrimp, swordfish, pork chop, ravioli, Crème Brûlée, cake and ice cream (all desserts). Happy with every choice, amazing Crème Brûlée won the dessert match!

Adam T

The salads and dressing were prepared well. The artichokes with goat cheese and balsamic were delicious. Large menu with a variety of options. The staff was helpful with gluten free options.

allison y

We snagged a last minute reservation on a Saturday night and were seated at a table in the bar area. Our server who was also the bartender was very warm and kind. I am vegan (my partner is not), and our server offered off-menu items to accommodate me, even sharing that his daughter was vegan and gluten free, so he understood. Pittsburgh is a city that doesn’t often understand a vegan (no cheese?!), so this was lovely and refreshing. My partner is a very selective chef, and loved their homemade pasta with meatballs. They commented that this was their favorite meal since moving here. Warm service, kind staff, and great food.

Amy McKee

This place has a unique atmosphere that was perfect for our date night. Comfy chairs, great wine and wonderful food. We had the eggplant which was very good and the pistachio pizza (made gluten free) and it was so good we decide to try another one of their pizzas while we were there. You'll want to make a reservation as the place isn't very large. We actually ended up leaving and coming back later with a reservation but the staff was great and 5 stars to the chef!

Tammie Rabbitt

Excellent food and great service. The vegan and gluten-free options were delicious for our allergies. The pinball machines were fun while we waited for food too.

Chris DeSanto

Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. The food was incredible and they have a ton a vegan and gluten free options. Even for the dishes that aren't vegan or GF its face, there are options for many to make it compatible. The digital menu and seamless payment made the experience even better. Would definitely recommend.

Megan McGee

This is the first time we’ve come without the entire family, and it was just as perfect! I noted on our reservations that it was our anniversary, and it was so sweet to get a Happy Anniversary greeting when we checked in! Plus, we got a glass of Prosecco with our meal! I’m always impressed at the knowledge of the service since I have Celiac’s—it’s always above and beyond letting me know what I can’t have due to gluten. I always feel safe coming here knowing that I won’t be cross-contaminated! As always, a delicious and accessible meal for someone who usually has to worry about going out to eat—thanks so much!

Darcy Joyce

The food was delicious with beautiful presentation. There are even a handful of dairy & gluten free items on the menu. Great option for someone with food intolerances. Just be sure to make a reservation.

Toni Benn

As others have said, the Fancy Veggie Burger was easily one of the best veggie burgers I’ve ever had. It’s hard to describe the flavor but it was absolutely delicious. Also the gluten free bun was perfect and I’m glad they offer it as many places don’t provide these alternative bun options. Fries cooked in veggie oil were superb and fresh and the rhubarb cocktail was like a slightly boozie lemonade making the meal even more enjoyable.

Taylor Stine

Pretty good with Celiac's, though last time we went there was a small misunderstanding. Management was really nice about it. Really good food and a really fancy place to eat. It kind of depends on the menu. There's been times when everything looks so good we can't decide, and times when nothing catches your eye.

Calvin Moore

I had a nice experience. I was seated in a nice lounge area with a fireplace. The music added to the atmosphere. The server was attentive and offered a dish suggestion from the menu. Spinich Ceaser Salad at Spirits & Tales was very good. The chicken I added for protein was flavorful and not overdone. I took a slice of tomato with each bite of spinich. That added a nice sweetness to the yogurt ceaser dressing. It's also gluten free. I'll be back.

UserAJO1

This place serves a lot of gluten free food and has a very friendly atmosphere and while a lot of it is usually outside they do have indoor seating and are open year round

Michele W

Laid back, casual place with comfortable chairs. I'm "gluten free", and they have some great choices here. The service was amazing and so was my salad! My business associate enjoyed his soup and salad very much as well. 🥗 Easy on the wallet too, I will definitely be back.

Emily Good

We visited for lunch on a Saturday. Service was a bit slow but they seemed understaffed or overwhelmed so understandable. All of our dishes were great, fish and chips, fish tacos with sweet potato fries and a burger with a gluten free bun and mashed potatoes. We also had the shrimp and crab dip which was good as well. Clean restaurant, comfy seating, enjoyed our first time in.

Morgan Evans

Can’t recommend this enough! We’ve been fans of the Strip District Maggie’s Farm site, and we took my boyfriend’s mom to the South Hills site for her 79th birthday and sat at the bar on a Saturday afternoon. It was post-lunch, so we just had a few drinks each (not food) and it’s as if they rolled out the red carpet for us! What kind humans work here!! Bartender Liz was so accommodating and cheerfully described all of their (amazing) cocktails. After a few drinks, we ordered a crab dip to go (who doesn’t like post-cocktail snacks?) and Chef Addi personally delivered our order and explained the delicious ingredients and how she prepared it and suggestions on serving the dish at home. And when she heard we were celebrating a birthday, she brought out a pumpkin dessert for us to take home (and it was even gluten free since she knew that matters to us)! How kind—thank you!! Then bartenders Liz and Dane cheered while we did a celebratory birthday glitter shot. If reading the menu online re: the spectacular and unique drinks don’t get you to come here, please come for the amazing service! You won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to come back to have a full meal. Chef Addi, if your food is as delicious as YOU are kind—it’s worth the drive from the North Hills!! Thanks for your hospitality and making for a great birthday afternoon!

Benjamin Holland

Sara Lockhart

Told waitress I had a gluten allergy. She assured me that it would be taken seriously since two managers were gluten free. They do not have a gluten free menu but said they can make anything into gluten free. I get sketched out when restaurants say that because chances are, they don’t take it seriously. I ordered a burger with gluten free bun and side salad. They brought the plate out with my gluten free bun and a side salad with croutons…. I had to send it back. It came out again almost immediately (within 3 minutes) with a new salad but clearly the same burger. I have celiac. Anything that touches gluten can send me to the hospital. The chicken wing appetizer was nasty. Grill on one side of the wing, they were rubbery and chewy with a squirt of buffalo sauce that didn’t even cover the wings. $60 out the window.

Christine

A lovely restaurant! My husband and I had dinner here, and we were amazed by how flavorful and fresh everything tasted. We had the tacos for an appetizer (delicious). I had the ribs and he had the surf and turf. Both were great!! They were also very accommodating to my celiacs and modified the menu to make what I wanted gluten free.

Cosmic Fitness, LLC

Gluten and soy-free diner here. Last night, my stepdaughter and I had dinner reservations before the Bills/Steelers preseason football game. I advised the restaurant via OpenTable of my dietary restrictions. Thus, both the host and our server, Autumn, were aware, and each advised the kitchen. Given such good communication, I ordered the Whiskey Pickled & Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese as an appetizer. Since the goat cheese was fried, Autumn recommended adding crumbled goat cheese instead. In regards to their house salad dressing, I asked her to double-check the ingredients to make sure that it did not contain soy. Unfortunately, it did, so olive oil was a fine substitute. For my main entree, I selected the Half Roasted Mesquite Chicken, which is one of their normal gluten-free choices. It is served with sautéed spinach, asparagus, and smashed red skins. The chicken was moist, and each of the vegetables was delicious. My stepdaughter thoroughly enjoyed her French Onion Soup and Salmon Caesar Salad. Thank you once again, Autumn, for your attention to detail, and we look forward to dining with you again the next time we visit Pittsburgh.

Angela disipio

perfect, unexpected spot. It is absolutely beautiful inside, like a spot in Europe! All I wish for are glutenfree options for us unfortunate allergy sufferers.

Douglas L

Food was greatly improved since our last visit -- happy to see new menu additions too. Gluten-free Cobb Salad was delicious as was the Portobello Panini.

Kristi Jacobs Williams

Being that this joint was in a hotel, and looked chain (we weren't familiar) our expectations were pretty low-ball. It was also Christmas Day and there were so few things open we were just happy to have a seat and a meal. Lucky for us it turned out to be pretty spectacular, and it really made our Christmas Day. We were happily surprised at the food quality and quantity for the price--in particular the burgers were delicious and we were stuffed when we tried to go to dinner later that night. Speaking of which, we realized that our overall experience and food value at this Bill's joint was off the charts compared to a disappointing white tablecloth dinner at Eddie Merlot's later that night. Should have just come back to get another burger... Lol. I had some keto protein packed bunless burger since I am gluten free (had an egg on it and all kinds of other meat thrown on top of burger patties--yum!), and the husband had some kind of spicy burger. Can't remember exactly which one but he was in heaven. The video says it all. :)

BessieLee

We went for a birthday dinner for my mother. She described the gnocchi as better than her mother’s. They had a gluten free pasta option and the service from Monique was an added gift. The four of us though it was some of the best Italian food we ever had (we are Italian). Highly recommend.