Top 14 Gluten-Free French Cafés to Delight in the District of Columbia

Delilah Jade Silverstein (Jade)

Fantastic food and people!! Busy night and the food quality is beyond amazing. They have lots of gluten free options and even served gluten free bread with butter upon request. The service was a bit chaotic because of it being so busy and possibly under staffed. We ended up waiting a long time after the meal to pay our bill and the bill had an error on it, so be sure to check it! That being said, the wait staff were very kind and helpful! Will definitely be back :)

Jaime Mier

Very tasty food. It is a practical place although not attractive to the eye. Gluten free

Crunchy-ish Mama

Beautiful, and the food was delicious. I loved the look and the to go packaging was precious. So glad to have gluten free options as well.

Andrea Szabo

The menu is small but they had options for my friend who eats gluten free. I wanted to have the Nicole’s salad but the waiter came back and told me they were all out. I was disappointed but got the frisée salad and a side of green beans and they were totally delicious! Our waiter was so nice, and efficient, and it was a great experience overall! I will be back!

Ryan D

Maybe the ultimate romantic restaurant in DC? What a delight of an establishment - cozy, intimate, incredibly chic and exceeded our expectations in every way. The menu is robust and can be modified well to meet any dietary requirements - my wife, who is gluten and dairy free, had no problem putting together an incredible meal. The calamari is one of the best I've had in DC, and we both enjoyed steak frittes and the beef bourguignon as the main course - would highly recommend both. The atmosphere is like none other - the alcoves that allow intimate dining for two are a must to enjoy conversation while still taking in the Parisian chic of the decorations, lighting and other touches that make you a Francophile for the evening. The service was warm, friendly and knew the menu very well to help with the dietary recommendations referenced above. Simply put - if you are looking for a very unique, romantic and quality dining experience, you will not regret Bistro Cacao.

Jenne Acevedo

What an incredible French restaurant! Every dish was full of flavor and thoroughly enjoyed. The burratta salad had the perfect fall flavors. The boeuf bourgonion was excellent. I knew I had to get it the moment I saw another review on it. My husband loved his steak. Our drinks were good, and the creme brulee and lemon macaron were delicious for dessert. Gluten free and other allergens are clearly marked. Great options. And our server Dino was a delight. He did a great job taking care of us. Highly recommend.

Anna B

A delicious meal with wonderful service. The duck was delicious and they were also very cognizant of a dairy snd gluten allergy. The res was well worth the wait.

Ayriana Rackham

I went twice in one week while I was visiting because it was SO delicious! It was my first caviar experience and it was exceptional! We also did the martini service the next time- just as phenomenal... I have celiac disease and they were very educated about it and had many gluten free options. I can't recommend this enough!

Nate Betz

Food was great. A lot of the menu is gluten free and they're happy to help point it out. I'm not gluten free but our friend is and we all enjoyed our meals.

Whitney Danielle

I love the aesthetic of this coffee shop! The ambiance is amazing and it's great for coffee or tea lovers. I also really appreciated the Gluten Free raspberry bar option. It was pricier so definitely a splurge, but I haven't had sweets all week so was excited to finally find something GF. A table next to mine ordered food and it looked amazing! Very farm-to-table vibe. It's also a spacious environment which I appreciated.

Lydia Jones

Food was great and it was only made better by the atmosphere. Going into it we thought it would be fancier and we’re glad it wasn’t! Our server was very knowledgeable about gluten free options (which there are plenty) and everything we had was delicious. I will say that some of the wine/cocktails seem to be priced pretty high, but honestly everything else was great so who cares.

Matt Catalano

Amazing tasting menu. Great options for gluten free as well. Great wine pairings and service.

Akeem Alade

One of my new favorite coffee shops! You walk in and the aesthetic makes you feel at peace. As a first timer, I was stuck between a few seemingly interesting items, and Paola, who was at the register, was able to tell me a bit more about my choices and select a meal. SN, the rose steak sandwich, with gluten free bread, was bomb!

Liz Brown

Fabulous buckwheat crepes - naturally gluten free!