Top 50 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Explore in the District of Columbia

Leslie Gluten Free Finds

One of the few places with a dedicated gf pizza oven. The pizza is great. They'll also make a gf "focaccia" using the pizza crust which is also delicious. They also have gf pasta.

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Gluten free menu

L H

Such a beautiful place with wonderful food. They made accommodations because I’m gluten free.

Alexis Rakochy

Got takeout from here. Great pizza, gluten free pizza is delicious and comes with its own cute cutter. Love it.

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.

Alberto Zamorano

Under a medical recommendation I’ve decided to try a gluten free Margherita pizza, if you’re a celiac or gluten products may affect your health, 1st time doing so, it wasn’t bad but the taste is delicious although different which I can get use to it, the only issue that I found was that when ordering a Prosciutto topping it was very small and on the center for the most part instead of being spread out on the pie. The service was quick and good, real utensils and plenty of seating both inside and outside with 2 fire pits when it gets cold and a section for children so they can run and play.

Liz L

DC Pizza was amazing! I built my own pizza and it was phenomenal. I got the gluten-free crust and it was incredible. It is definitely on the thinner side, but the regular crust seemed to be more typical and doughy. I also got the spicy tomato sauce which was the highlight of the pizza alongside the hot honey. Surprisingly, the vegan cheese melted evenly as well and didn’t overpower any of the other flavors. Overall, I highly recommend this place and would absolutely eat here again. I especially recommend this place for those with dietary restrictions. They can easily accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets.

S Lee

If you are on a gluten free diet, this restaurant is a real treat. This is the ONLY restaurant I know of in the entire DC area that offers gluten free French toast!!! It is really yummy. It is gluten free cinnamon raison bread that they make into French toast. It is served with maple syrup that has few slices of bananas in it. It is always served warm. (Be sure to look for the bananas. If the French toast is served with sliced strawberries, that is the wheat based French toast.) This restaurant also has gluten free bread so most of their sandwiches can be made gluten free upon request. And they can make their eggs benedict gluten free by using their gluten free toast. It is a very pleasant experience dining here. I usually dine outside. They are located on a small street in Georgetown. Georgetown can be crowded but on this small street, it is never very busy. On a nice weather day, it is a pleasant experience to eat the gluten free French toast while enjoying the weather. The service is always good too. I enthusiastically recommend this restaurant.

Olivia Brown

The chocolate torte is so incredibly delicious! A must-order! I am gluten free and they are very accommodating. The chocolate torte is gluten free, in addition to many of the pastas. We ordered the gluten free sausage and broccoli pasta, which was very good. The sausage is not spicy (which I like).

Ashley Steimel

Filomena is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in DC. Everything about it is delightful - the food, the service, the ambiance. Decorations are always changing for the season and so fun. The burrata appetizer is seriously one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, and they have delicious gluten free pasta. Love, love, love!!

Stuart Dotson

I dropped by with my partner after a soccer game at Audi Stadium. She's gluten-free, and I'm gluten-full. Neither one of us had ever tried a Detroit-style pizza. Let me tell you, it was amazing. She said the gluten-free pizza was the most amazing she's ever had. I tried it as well and I agree. I have no idea what kind of magic they summoned to conjure up a fluffy crispy crust. It was a delicious pizza you could drop the "gluten-free" adjective from and no one would blink an eye. The gluten-full pizza was also amazing. Definitely one of the better pizzas I've had in town. Detroit-style pizza reminds me a little of Roman-style pizza. The crust is thicker and airy, like a focaccia. The bottom is crispy. There's a bit more sauce than other styles. Last but not least, we do have to mention our waiter Hafez, who was very friendly and accommodating. He answered all our questions about the gluten-free crust ingredients with a fantastic attitude and made our days and experience at Emmy Squared that much brighter.

A F

The interior could use a little updating - but the food was delicious. Got the bang bang gluten free pizza, pepperoni gluten free and a plain cheese pizza (non gluten free). All was delicious and the employees were friendly.

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

Draia

I had heard many good reviews and had wanted to try this restaurant for a while. The restaurant is a nice place to have dinner with friends, enjoy a date night, or have a drink at the bar by yourself. I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant, and the service, food, and drinks were good. I also appreciated that they had many vegan and gluten-free options. Our waiter recommended the 40-layer lasagna, and it was good. I will definitely be back for drinks and to try other items on their menu.

Pasham Adwani

Best gluten free pizza I have ever had!

Jake

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

Isabella Marchese

The best GF pasta I’ve ever had

Richard Robinson

The best Gluten free pasta. I think the corn version is better than the rice. Be careful with the meatballs, they have bread crumbs in them. Good wines by the glass.

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.

Rachael G

Christian O was our waiter and was fantastic! My mom has a gluten allergy and he was very accommodating giving her the gluten free options.

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.

Nicole Williams

We love Ledo's pizza on Georgia Ave. They have one server in particular that I want to call out, though I have since forgotten her name. She has been working there for app. 1.5 years and is a ray of sunshine. She has great rapport with my kids. The pizza itself is my family's favorite. They also have two different gluten free crust options.

M Ramachandran

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

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!

Deborah Borges

Best gluten free crust I’ve ever had!!! And I asked for Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella and they happily substituted that for me! Yummy!

Levi Wasmundt

Loved this place. I did feel a little underdressed wearing a T-shirt and shorts after a long day of exploring DC/Arlington. They have a huge wine selection, so there's a good chance you'll find something you like. I got a bread basket that contained the best bread I've had after traveling from Boston to NYC to DC. Their house smoked salmon was an excellent starter. I got the salmon filet which was well balanced with the greens and potatoes. My gluten free girlfriend was very much excited when she received her carbonara that had gluten free spaghetti (not penne pasta like most places). My word to the wise is wear a collared shirt if it's convenient, but they won't judge either ways.

Janet LaPerle

It’s our 5yr anniversary ..vacationing in DC looking for a restaurant to celebrate. We Choose Officina! We’ve eaten at many places. This restaurant is the most professional restaurant in service and food plus making us feel very special! Fi Fi the manager was so great!! Thank you! The calamari and salad were perfect along with the pasta with shrimp. Very clean and love the service and the food!! Vegan and Gluten free options! Prices are great too!! We will be back! We love this place! Bill and Janet Cummins!

Vanessa Boralli

Delicious gluten free options

William Shanklin

My fiancé and I had an Amazing time celebrating Valentine’s Day here!! Our server, Maria, was VERY kind, super attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu! She was able to offer amazing recommendations, and tell us about the gluten-free options. My fiancé had the gluten-free fettuccine alfredo with added grilled chicken, and it was the best gluten-free pasta she’d ever had! Admittedly, I also tried it and it was IMMACULATE!! I had the Pappardelle with Ragu Sauce and it was DELICIOUS! The Buffalo Mozzarella was something we’d recommend to ANYBODY, and the smoked Prosciutto was another thing we won’t pass up on our next visit! Great wine choices, and the Romeo and Juliet cocktails created for Valentine’s Day were both very tasty! I was able to sit at the bar before my date showed up, and Oscar made me a few drinks. They were PERFECT! Can’t wait to visit Sfoglina again!

Richard Robinson

Best cacio Pepe in DC, even have rice or corn gluten free pasta options. I prefer the corn pasta. Good selection of wines by the glass and served at the proper temp. Whites not so cold and reds not so warm.

Thomas Davis

A little pricey for 3 people for what we got but glad they had a gluten free option.

Len

Wow. Don’t quite know what else to say. The kind of place that just makes you happy- great service and great food in a great environment. My wife eats gluten free, and I always feel like she has to give up taste, or make do with less, to get a gluten free option. Until tonight. Started out when there wasn’t just bread for the gluten eaters at the table— but a separate plate of gluten free bread for my wife! And it was good! Theme continued with t he Menu. There isn’t a gluten free menu, but you order what you want, waitress verifies with kitchen they can do it gluten free, and out comes dinner. And the entrees were amazing. My chicken parm reminded me of my childhood. Wife’s pasta (sorry can’t recall what it was) was equally delicious with just a hint of spice. Ditto for my son’s pasta. My wife is 1/2 Italian, and a phenomenal cook. I rarely go out for Italian, bc it’s never on par with what my wife makes. Carusos? It wasn’t just on par, it was totally worth the traffic we faced getting there. We will be back. For yummy food, whether gluten-full or gluten free. You can see by the photo all the bowls are empty. Stop living vicariously thru this review… check out carusos yourself !

solosian

Good gluten free pizza (must get a medium sized pizza) and open late.

Arbree Lischer

One of the most unique and delicious Italian foods in DC. It’s pinsa (light pizza) or like a open sandwich. They bring all ingredients from italy including flour and meats. My wife is gluten free in the US, but the flour from Europe does not bother her, so it’s really nice to have a spot to enjoy pinsa together without worrying about allergies. Chef Angelina and Chef Fabrizio are the best. They work hours and hours in the kitchen themselves to make sure serving their guests the highest quality. We are so lucky that they moved here near us and started this awesome restaurant.

David Harwell

Great service and outstanding food. I had the grilled fish and my colleague had shrimp and a salad. Both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. They also went out of their way to ensure that my meal was gluten free. Flavorful and gluten free is a rare combination. I’m going to need to go back, so that I can try the other dishes.

Morris Jones

We were a party of three with one party member having vegan/gluten free dietary restrictions (I called ahead to advise). Everyone has an exceptional experience...food, service, and ambiance. My companion with dietary had an eggplant dish and my other companion had the smoked salmon and scrambled egg dish (both parties want to return for more). We will be back... thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Cheers!

Abigail Wallace

Haven't been in a long time but this is a fantastic Italian place in the heart of DC. Just wonderful and gluten free friendly!

Christina Tan

Liked sitting out on the curb under a pretty moon. Staff was quite attentive. Got my Gluten free penne with my Vongole

K.K.

They are very accommodating. We told them we are pescatarian and gluten sensitive. We ordered the five course traditional tasting meal. Every dish tastes wonderful, particularly the gnocchi and the sea bream. Service is awesome. Waitor makes good recommendations. The hazelnut gelato dessert is a must have. Just make sure you are hungry. We were so full and satisfied by the end of the meal.

Andrea Earls

My co workers and I decided to treat ourselves to a night out. The restaurant is lovely and very lively...FUN! Our server...suggested some apps...and Fadel made some really great suggestions...its ALWAYS great when a manager takes the time to really explain and go over the menu. The Arancini...were amazing! The calamari, and tomato salad...lovely creaminess...spot on....since I was w/folks who don't eat pork...we did the goddess pizza, and per recommended the mushroom pizza...both amazing! The linguine Vongole was "spot on "...and our friend ordered the gluten free pasta in vodka redsauce...yummy! We had left overs and didn't get to try desert...As a wine drinker...Fadel's suggestions were spot on...looking forward to my next visit! Lovely!

Megan Kuhl

We had a wonderful family dinner at Pines of Florence. It was a casual atmosphere and the food and service were great! Plus they had gluten free penne pasta that could be served with any of their sauces.

Joshua Hopkins

This is an excellent restaurant!! Wonderful staff, bright/fun atmosphere, delicious food. I got salad and pizza. And I have plenty for tomorrow's lunch or breakfast!! They are also very attentive and paid attention to allergy/dietary restrictions. This goes a long way for anyone but especially my family (sister is gluten free). Major props! I definitely recommend!!

Caitlin Connolly

This place consistently blows me away - it’s prices are totally reasonable (especially their wine menu!) and their pasta is excellent. They also cater to gluten free which is such a relief for those of us with dietary restrictions. And the staff is always friendly and accommodating!

Adriano Cecconi

Nice place but above all excellent Italian cuisine, starters, first courses, second courses and desserts, all delicious and done as it should. The wine list is decent, prices not exactly cheap but adequate for the category of the place. Pasta also gluten free. In good weather some outdoor tables are available.

Serra Karacam

Their chicken alfredo sauce is good, and they have a gluten-free penne arrabiata option in the menu. Our server was talkative and attentive. And they are open late.

Jennifer Dungey

So authentic and yummy!! The servers accent made this place so warm and friendly! So many yummy dishes to choose from. They have gluten free pasta! And save room for dessert!!

Antonio Gutiérrez

Italian restaurant with a variety of gluten-free pasta. 100% recommended for celiacs

Katie Martucci

Amazingly delicious gluten free option for the eggplant parmigiana. Have been craving it ever since. Even though it is not noted on the menu, our waiter explained that many of the dishes can be prepared gluten free.

Pam Anderson