Top 21 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in York

Jennie Hood

Good vegetarian and gluten-free options made this a better choice than some of the nearby restaurants. The food was good, the waiting staff were terrific, one dish was late because it had been accidentally missed but the cost was taken off the bill and didn't ruin our experience in the slightest. Had a great time, would visit again.

Vincent King

Great food in a lovely location. Large range of options for gluten free!!!

Yin Johnson

Met My friend for lunch here Feb 2025 Fantastic from the start Good friendly welcome Shown to table inside which is decorated in an opulent style feels lovely comfortable seating Tables good size for dining Extensive menu and a full Gluten Free menu Friendly staff Harry was our waiter and he was personable friendly and helpful We chose starters and main My choices were from the Lunch menu 2 courses for £20 excellent value My friend had GF choices Food was lovely well presented and very tasty Thoroughly enjoyed everything Highly Recommended and will be back very soon Thank you Lucia Restaurant You have been amazing!

Julie Jones

Ate here yesterday afternoon. I am dairy and gluten free, which can cause a problem. Not here.. the food and service were excellent. The dairy and gluten free cheesecake was out of this world. Will definitely visit again when in York.

Necla Yücel

We organized a Christmas dinner at Ceasars with my students, an international group from different countries, over the weekend, and it was absolutely fantastic! Although the restaurant was quite busy, and the staff took great care of us. Among my students, there were those with gluten-free and vegan dietary requirements, and every single order was prepared and served with such care, precision, and efficiency. I want to extend my special thanks to the staff for their outstanding service despite the crowd. The food was simply amazing! Everyone was delighted. Ceasars is undoubtedly the go-to place in York for delicious pizza and pasta varieties. And the homemade tiramisu? Absolutely perfect! Ceasars will definitely be our first choice for future events. Thank you!

Sarah Graves

I rarely write negative reviews, but From the moment the food arrived, it was clear that flavor was not a priority. Everything we ordered—from the mushroom starter to the main course—was under-seasoned, lacking any real depth or character. The ingredients tasted like they’d come straight from a freezer and hadn’t been properly introduced to a spice rack. Even the simplest dishes, like the pasta, managed to be both overcooked and underwhelming. Service was polite but indifferent, which mirrored the food: functional, but with no real warmth or passion. They do offer a gluten-free menu, which might seem like a plus—unfortunately, it’s not one I’d recommend. The gluten-free options were just as bland as everything else, with no creativity or attention to texture or flavor. The drinks were the best part of the experience but still nothing to write home about With so many great dining options available, I can’t see myself returning. It’s one thing to serve simple food—it’s another to serve food that’s simply dull.

Catherine Lomax-boyeson

Amelia was amazing! Very clued up on gluten free options. She deserves a bottle of wine x

Amy Walker

Lovely experience as always at Pizza Express on Museum Street. Food was fast to arrive and our waitress was super friendly and helpful throughout. As a Coeliac UK accredited restaurant, I always feel safe eating here. Our waitress even went to double check that the garlic butter was still gluten free as the gf label was no longer on the menu for this item. There is also 25% student discount available 6 days a week which is a fantastic offering. Food delicious as usual. Will be back soon!

Jen P

Very very good ice cream, quite cool atmosphere and very pleasant service. For allergies such as gluten-free, they are attentive but it is not perfect (they do not change the spoon for example, also the gluten-free cakes are mixed with the others in the displays).

Niamh B

Not allergen friendly. The gluten free and dairy free food is not gluten or dairy free. My friend had a coeliac reaction and another had an anaphylactic shock.

James Graham

Won’t answer the phone at all, just hang up on us 10 times. We ordered a take away and can’t eat anchovies or cows cheese so we rang to edit the order and no one answered. Customer services can’t ring through for you and the app does not allow you to customise your order unless it’s ’vegan Or gluten free’. Very disappointing. We’re loyal customers and we’re just giving up on pizza express now as it’s such a ballache place to order in or from if you can’t eat certain foods … we’ve now spent over £40 on an order we can’t eat (and can’t cancel) because their website advises contacting the branch you order from after an order is placed and not before! Cheers guys !

Lizzie Morse

Great gluten free pizza. I mean REALLY GREAT! Service a little erratic, but friendly. Busy, even on a Tuesday.

Kay Hartwell

Great tasty food. Love that they have a separate gluten free menu. Connor who served us was professional & friendly. Had a lovely fun night with friends. Thank you.

Holly

We came here for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. It was our first visit and it was amazing! The food was so yummy, lovely presentation and definitely worth the money. The best dauphinoise potatoes we have ever had! I’m gluten free, and they were so accommodating and helpful! And I felt safe to eat which is always nice :)

Jasmine Fulcher

An absolute must visit if you are in York and want a romantic meal with amazing food! Me and my boyfriend find any excuse to go its that good! Also extremely accommodating for coeliacs and a gluten free diet, almost everything can be made gluten free on the menu (except pizza and pasta), the staff are very well informed on this too! The risotto is gorgeous! Staff are lovely and the atmosphere is wonderfully romantic and cosy! Boyfriend also says the cheese and pear pasta is the best meal he has ever had!!

Shirley Day

Fantastic food, staff friendly. Gluten free options available

James Fraser

Incredible food. Service was fantastic. The carbonara was easily the best we’ve ever had. Gluten free options too which were great.

heather croft

Brilliant selection of gluten free food at good prices. Love the staff. Nothing to much trouble

Chester Walsh

Amazing food and GLUTEN FREE CANNOLLIS!!! Was amazed to try them as this is something I've really missed since becoming coeliac, and not only were they gluten free, but the best cannollis I have ever had!

Kerrin Mansfield

Really wonderful restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and buzzing atmosphere. Pasta dishes can be made gluten-free and the pasta they use is great. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

david parsons

Anne was a fantastic server with great knowledge of the menus for my wife who is gluten intolerant, our drinks were kept topped up and the food was amazing. 🤩