Top 25 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Delight in Downtown Ottawa

WILL TIX

Gooney’s Sandwich Works offers an outstanding vegetarian sandwich that truly impressed me. Despite the photos looking a bit messy, the taste and quality of the sandwich were excellent. The combination of fresh roasted mushrooms, cheddar cheese, and other wholesome ingredients made it not only delicious but also very healthy. This sandwich stands out as a great option for anyone looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal. The freshness of the ingredients is evident in every bite, and the flavors are well balanced, making it a memorable vegetarian choice. I appreciate that Gooney’s focuses on quality and health, which is reflected in their menu options. The sandwich was filling without feeling heavy, which is perfect for a light yet nourishing lunch. I will definitely be ordering from Gooney’s again because the food quality exceeded my expectations. The friendly service and the variety of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, make it a versatile spot for different dietary needs. I also recommend this place to others who want a tasty, healthy sandwich experience. Overall, Gooney’s Sandwich Works delivers on taste, health, and value. Their vegetarian sandwich is a standout item that I will happily return for and suggest to friends and family. If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful, and wholesome sandwich, Gooney’s is my top choice in Ottawa. The combination of great ingredients and care in preparation makes it a must-try for anyone who enjoys good food that’s also good for you.

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!

Scott Mullenix

Good gluten free tacos. Good allergy protocol knowledge. Seemed a little overwhelmed at half capacity.

Frank Parent

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

Hamont Reviewer

We recently had a pleasant lunch buffet experience at Mumbai Masala Grill in Ottawa. The restaurant was clean and easy to find, with good service. We were particularly happy with the selection of gluten-free options available on the buffet. While the overall food quality was average, some dishes stood out. The butter chicken was flavorful, and the vegetarian options were satisfying. The highlight of the buffet was definitely the tandoor chicken, which was delicious. However, it would be helpful if they replenished the tandoor chicken tray more frequently to avoid running out. The naan bread was a nice touch, brought fresh and hot to the table. Overall, Mumbai Masala Grill offers a good lunch buffet option, especially for those seeking gluten-free Indian cuisine. While some dishes may be average, the highlights and attentive service make it worth a visit.

Aly McCabe

We ordered via Ubereats for a work lunch and I cannot say enough great things. They had gluten free and vegetarian options and were great with dietary restrictions. They also labelled everything, making it easy to sort out who got what. Oh, and the food was absolutely delicious!

Gailene Green

This is one of my 'go to' places downtown. Always a great place to eat, drink and be merry with friends and family. Warm atmosphere. Friendly and helpful efficient staff. Good food and now the menu gives the caloric value of each item. Very helpful for diet conscious folks. I was pleased to find many vegetarian and gluten free options. Great beer selection on tap.

Tony Saikley

It was my anniversary. I emailed several top restaurants in the city. I had 5 criteria. I chose Beckta because of their quick and thorough response to my inquiry/criteria. I was not disappointed in my chose. We had a 5 course blind tasting omnivore menu (excluding dessert, of course) with wine pairing, and all gluten free, as requested. We had tuna, scallops, boar and duck. What a great selection by the Chef. The ambiance was great. Exactly what I was looking for with plush seats (old school). I look forward to returning.

Giuseppe Lepore

Great place for a summer's evening patio dinner, or anything to suit your palette. The restaurant also catered to dietary requirements, which was a must in our group as two members were either lactose intolerant, the other had gluten issues. We were a large group from a MeetUp event, enjoying the pleasures of open air dining and conversation. They offer a wide variety of beers, wines with their menu offering great choices as well. Try it out, especially out on the patio

Jamie Davidson

My wife and I were lucky enough to be strolling by Riviera last night when we noticed the patio was unusually quiet. This place is typically packed. On a whim we stopped and had dinner. The service was very good. We started with a plate of fresh oysters and the best steak tartare I have ever had. It was served with homemade potato chips which suited my gluten intolerance perfectly. We each had a cocktail - mine a whiskey sour (impeccable) and my wife had 'La Dolce Vita' - an upscale nod to the Venetian spritz. For mains my wife had the lobster spaghetti, which she very much enjoyed. A very generous portion of lobster. I had the halibut with morels, fava beans in a wonderful sauce. We each had a glass of wine. The Steak Frites seemed to be a popular dish on the tables around us - though neither of us regretted our selection we both commented that this would have been a great option. A beautiful dinner, with spectacular service. I only give the atmosphere 3 stars due to us being on the patio. Thank you, Riviera. We will definitely be back!

Olena R

Food was good . Salmon was done excellent. But the service was extremely poor. The only person who really was keen to make our dinner good was the bartender. The waitresses - one was older lady , the other was young one - never brought what was asked . I had to go to the bar to inquire about our order . The older waitress ignored us like were were some kind of beggers from the street , even though we stayed at the hotel. The bartender went beyond his duties to get our order and bring us food. The chef and the barterner made sure my food was gluten free. I would give 5 stars for that.

Edith Queen

David Collins

5 stars all the way. I asked about gluten-free. The staff was quite knowledgeable. The menu does NOT have symbols showing gluten-free, or any other dietary restrictions. It's an Italian restaurant. I ordered what I thought was a gluten-free chicken dish. The menu description doesn't mention "breaded". The waiter pointed out that this particular chicken breast was breaded and contained gluten, and suggested another. That chicken dish was excellent, in a mushroom tomato sauce. Well spiced. A few vegetables on the side. It looked amazing and a little lite, but in fact, I didn't finish it. We each ordered a glass of red wine. No special. Their basic red is not every else's basic red. The wine was delightful in its own right.

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Amazing service, really gluten free friendly, many options and staff was super cool!

Betsy Miller

Sophia Rosa

Lovely service, gluten free options!

Séverine Guérineau

Gluten-free pizza is a real delight!

chloe picher

Incredible service, such friendly staff. Burger was the best I’ve ever eaten in my life. Good options for gluten free. I want to eat this burger every day for the rest of my life I can’t stop thinking about it. Will be back.

Lillian Pritt

Mary-Ann Harrison

Amazing food that surpassed expectations. Good gluten free options and had the best mojito mocktail ever. The service was excellent as well. Delightful!!!

Amy G

I was so excited to see a new Quiznos location pop up on Uber eats and then sad that I didn't see an option for the gluten free bread that I know they carry. I figured it was worth a shot to call the restaurant and check if it could be done for delivery and they did not disappoint! Without hesitation he took my name and assured me he'd make sure I got the gluten free option 😊 It was the best Quiznos sub I've had in years!

Christopher Gardiner

Great gluten free options. The Taco salad is particularly good. The staff are nice. It's located in the "new" and beautiful food court called Queen Street Fare. Relax by the waterfall while you enjoy your tasty organic lunch. A little pricey but, when you're done, you'll find yourself saying "that was so good!".

Michele Mosley

Llbgal

It was overpriced and not a lot of options. I am gluten-free and try to eat low carb. There were almost no choices.