Top 50 Gluten-Free Italian Havens Across Massachusetts

Rick Vattimo

I went to Al Dente next door to here and asked if I could sit at the bar and the gentleman at the front (owner?) was very pleasant in directing me to “his bar” in Benevetos. So they’re related. The menus are similar except Benevotos has a great open kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven. I was a bit pasta-d out so I was hoping for the Sea Bass Al Dente but it isn’t on this menu. So I went for pizza, and they had a gluten free crust (+$5, a little steep) which was very good. The bar tender, who did a great job, said it would be thin, crunchy and good, and she was right. Overall it was a good pizza with plenty of fresh ingredients. Perhaps undercooked on top, which can happen with a Gf crust, but solid. I’ll try the sea bass next door next time.

Molly McCown

Thank you for changing gloves when handling the gluten free cannoli. Much, much appreciated :)

Grace Innamorato

Absolutely amazing! The staff is thoroughly trained and managers bring allergies to the table. They even use a black napkin under allergy plates as a signal to all employees that the dish is an allergy. They use casarecce GF pasta - so they can know it’s GF just by looking at it. I felt incredibly safe eating here, and I got an almond flour cannoli!

Cristine Trayner

I went here with two girlfriends and sat at the bar. We order the beans, the hummus with arugula and prosciutto and a gluten free crust pizza. All of it was spectacular. The pizza crust was a think crust - but texture and flavor were spot on! The bean dish was out of this world and the sauce was excellent. Cocktails were also good and service impeccable. Highly recommend.

Kailee Browning

One of the coolest spots in little Italy, I loved the set up. The food was really cool, they offered gluten free pasta and vegan cheese which made my day! The service was a bit slammed, we had to wait a while to get seated and checked out but that’s to be expected when it’s a popular spot.

Alex Senchak

High energy and lively place with an extensive menu and good wine list. The Gluten Free selection is outstanding. The food was great with lots of things to share. It can be loud when it's busy.

Arianna Goldstein

Amazing. They have a celiac family member. Fresh pasta homemade!!

Michaela Hummer

Tuesdays are full gluten free nights!

Amber Easterling

Homemade GF pasta and mozzarella sticks!!! Yes please!! My sister and I both have celiac and our waiter put us at ease right away, letting us know that the gluten-free food was prepared in a separate area. I did have my 10 year old niece with me. She was not as appreciative of the menu. There were not many options for her as a child.

Scott Crevier

The best place for Italian deli and gluten free dishes!

Marissa Gillis

Great place!! The service was top-notch, the inside is a bit cramped (it's the north end) and wicked hot inside but otherwise good! The real star was of course the food. Hands down amazing from the appetizer to the main course- and they accommodated all my allergies very well! I'm GF and DF, they were able to do a lot and had Vegan options too. I'm celiac, felt safe and didn't get sick. Highly recommend.

Kaitlin Kobrenski

All but one item on their menu can be made gluten free. All fryers are dedicated GF. Great meal!

Nicola Sampson

Amazing restaurant. Affordable. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Very accommodating with gluten allergy.

Andrew VanDerKolk

Food was delicious, the waiters and staff were very accommodating and pleasant. The restaurant has a nice well lit view and relaxing ambience. Come here for the homemade pasta and oven fired pizza. Very good. I got the carbonara with gluten free penne.

Felicia Rodrigues

GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA!! I was very thankful that this establishment had an option for gluten-free pizza especially since it's competitor Main street house of Pizza doesn't have that option. Overall I would rate this pizza a 7/10. The pizza was crispy but soft. I didn't like the sauce and chesse combination on that particular gluten-free dough. But again I'm thankful, it filled my stomach and made me happy. Most importantly, I didn't get sick. Staff is knowledgeable. Oh! And for 14 bucks it was great size portion. Try it out for yourself, you never know. Sincerely, Honesty

Marianna Erika

The restaurant boasts the fact that they can make most of the menu gluten free, but after asking about gluten free pasta, I was informed they don't have it. So I decided on the caprese risotto since it was one of the options I could have. It was very tasty. A little too cheesy for my taste, but overall a solid meal. Do not come here expecting gf pasta though.

Daniel

The flavors are generally pretty complimentary and I am appreciative of the high-quality gluten-free pasta with celiac-friendly preparation. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired in two aspects: 1: the somewhat arrogant pricing 2: the customer conveyor-belt style service flow - they are trying to fit as many seatings as possible into each evening and do everything they possibly can to get people in & out in under an hour - seems a bit self-defeating when they are selling $65+ bottles of wine Worth it if you go in expecting to order light, get one drink, and move on. Definitely find somewhere else if you'd like to enjoy multiple courses and make an evening of it though.

Pam

We have a new pizza favorite. Their crust is lighter (airier) than our previous favorite. And their gluten free crust is spectacular. It makes me wonder what is going on with other GF crusts. Overall - just fantastic pizza. Both with and without glorious gluten. We also got jalapeno poppers and I hear they were really good as well.

Kira Villarose

5+ stars! Can’t recommend enough. Everything is amazing & the fact that Monday is gluten free night is 10/10 as someone with a severe gluten allergy. Love Prima!!

Susan

I've been here several times, The drinks are great, the food is good, and they have a lot of gluten-free options. As far as the service,I've had a wide range of experiences,it can be very good or very bad. They have a nice outside patio with a fireplace.

Chris Hale

Half chicken was great. Wait staff accomodated Gluten sensitivity with out hesitation. Atmosphere was excellent as well.

Clare U

They do have some GF stuff here, but I asked one of the workers if it was safe for someone with celiac/an allergy and she said she would absolutely not recommend that I eat there and that there is definitely cross contamination in the kitchen. This may be good if you have an intolerance but I don’t think you should try it if you have celiac.

Nicole B

Food is delicious and they are so conscious of allergies. We go here often!

Joel Minnick

Great GF options and very knowledgeable about cross-contamination! Food is excellent!

Alexandra Hanley

Though Google says it is cash only, they take all forms of payment. They have pasta dishes, salads, pizzas, Italian soda, beer, and wine. They have a regular menu, a gluten-free menu, and a vegan menu. It's a lovely place with delicious food and friendly staff.

Sherri Antonuccio

My daughter and I had lunch here a couple weeks ago. We sat outside where we experienced a very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Our waiter was Wilmar. He was polite, professional, and checked multiple times to make sure we were happy. The food was AMAZING! My daughter had the Wild Mushroom Ravioli (which she loved) and I had the Margherita pizza with a gluten free crust. The menu states it is a personal-size pizza, but it was so big, I had to share it with my daughter. This pizza tasted just like the one I had in Positano Italy. So authentic! They also have wine pairings which is a really nice touch. We did not have room for dessert, but tried anyway. My daughter had Clelia's Limoncello which is Lemon Gelato with a Limoncello liqueur center, meringue sprinkles, and lady fingers. She said it was so good! I had the Warm Chocolate Torta (which is flourless) served with ice cream. That was really delicious! Also, it was so nice to have gluten free options. We are definitely coming back again soon.

Wesley Hogan

Extraordinary experience at Davio's in Seaport! The service was amazing. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Celiac friendly (even some desserts)! The steak was cooked to perfection and extremely tender. The ambience of the restaurant was classy and warm. We can't wait to come back!

Mary Legere

Claire Burchill

BOOK HERE! The food is 10/10 as well as the service. Having dinner here was a highlight of our trip to Boston. Sitting at the Chef's Counter was so interesting and I hope to do it again some day. If you are Celiac / Gluten free you will be SO well taken care of! They had a separate menu for me to look at with plenty of options.

Jess C

Great gluten free pasta and sandwiches!

Latania Knights

Highly recommend! Food, service and atmosphere was great! Was extremely happy that they offered lots of gluten free options. Love love love the women's bathroom decor! Would definitely come back!

Maria Figueroa

Looking for gluten free? Unos has a cauliflower pizza that I couldn't taste the difference. We go an XL Cauliflower Windy City with no shrooms or bacon. Tastes just like any regular thin crust pizza. So worth the try.

Mary Kim-Garrity

This restaurant has great options for gluten , free and regulardietary needs period sissy food is amazing.

Elle Troeger

I have a very thoughtful partner who put a lot of time into looking for a nice Italian restaurant in the North End for date night with the understanding that I will be looking for gluten-free options. I don't get very many one-star reviews. I'm not entirely sure who is at fault for my experience it could be someone who works in the kitchen it could be the server... I told them that I couldn't eat gluten due to an allergy. I was served a huge pile of wheat pasta. Do better, I guess. Mistakes happen. I do have a larger problem with the way it was handled after it was discovered to be a problem. I identified the error before putting food in my mouth and sent it back to the kitchen. When the food returned, it was literally the same dish and cut of meat but the pasta had been swapped out. It was evident that Lucia Ristorante did not value my safety. Aside from that, the gluten-free pile of pasta that I received had been cooked hours before and was lukewarm and gummy. Reader, I understand that gluten-free pasta is not the main focus of North End dining but this was the most vile gluten-free pasta I have ever experienced. As you can imagine that's kind of saying a lot. If that was all that happened I might actually give them another chance and just be really clear next time and provide boundaries up front about what is acceptable for a replacement.... except that the actual dish that I got was such salty dry Bland chicken. I have to say that the fried artichoke was really good. But a few fried artichokes on a dish full of vile pasta kind of eroded my trust to the point where I don't think it's worth trying again.

Shawna Hawksley

The food and beverage were delicious. They accommodated our gluten allergy. Our server Nicole was such a joy. She took care of us so well from start to finish!

Samantha Heller

Pizza was very disappointing especially for the price. It was dry and the gluten free pizza was too bread like. I

Lisa Michelle Schoelles

Wonderful Food, Wonderful Customer Service Davio’s is a great place for a special meal, especially if one (like me) is allergic to wheat. They have wonderful gluten-free options while satisfying that steak-house craving. The soups and salads are superb, the special appetizers are excellent (I had the glute-free lobster gnocchi one night, and the lollipop lamb chops another), and the mains never let us down (steak, and cod on risotto). Also the cocktails are wonderful - I especially like that they have Keel Vodka available for martini’s. Keel is a local vodka with a lower alcohol, which is nice if one wants wine with dinner. And, most importantly, the customer service is great. A cautionary tale for all who enjoy dining out - if you are not happy with a meal or service - let the management know via a simple talk, a call, or an email. We went to dinner on a Sunday and our main took over 2 hours to arrive at our table, which we promptly had packed to take home (we were exhausted and no longer hungry). We paid our check (with a healthy tip, because it was not fault of the waitstaff), and left. I wrote to the management then next day, with a copy of my receipt, and an explaining the situation. I asked for nothing in return other than a response. I like Davio's, and I’m happy they are doing well, but I want to assure that my future meals are excellent even if it’s a busy night. I mistakenly assumed the glitch was that the kitchen could not keep up with individual diners as well as larger groups in scheduled events. I received a prompt response to my email and spoke to the general manager who told me that actually a lot of staff had called in sick with the flu/allergies that day. Even so, she acknowledged the lack of attention we received - with such delays, someone in management should have come to the individual tables to offer an explanation. She invited us back to make things right. We did return a few days later and had a wonderful meal. Obviously she’d spoken to the staff - as all were very attentive. And she comp'd us a few items off our meal, as a thank you for reaching out. The lesson: Never assume and never write a bad review before telling management about your concerns - it’s the kind thing to do, and the right thing to do. We will be back at Davio’s soon - the rose wine flights are a nice summer treat.

K Molloy

Great pizza, awesome cocktails, and crispy truffle fries! Our waiter was super friendly while also being helpful. The gluten free meatballs missed the mark, but that won't stop me from going back!

Franklin Regino

I know these days have been hot but ot was even hotter inside. We were literally sweating. Ordered a gluten free pizza and the crust was soft in the middle and crispy on the outside. Should have been evenly cooked. Everything else was just ok for pasta dishes. The seasoning can be improved.

Susan Lyman

Thank you to Molly Lyon-Joseph, owner, and her amazing staff for accommodating our bookclub on a very busy night. We had reservations for two tables and we were allowed to put the tables together so all 7 of us could enjoy each other’s company. Our server was gracious and patient. My food, clams and pasta, was delicious and I really appreciate the restaurant’s attention to providing gluten-free options. It was great to see Sapphire at the bar! A terrific locally owned business that takes care of its employees and patrons. Highly recommend.

Mike K

Great gluten free pizza.

Kathryn Sheehan

Love this restaurant. They do a great job handling allergies, lots of gluten free options!! The bacon wrapped dates are my absolute favorite!

Katie Gaudette (Katie)

The gluten free chicken piccata was so good!

Frances

Our unexpected lunch was a memorable occasion by Il massimo’s manger Simo who completed the restaurant atmosphere. The completeness of our experience was our professional and efficient waiter Rodrigo and the support team. Also, it was a great joy to discover that they had a separate gluten free menu with many choices. Go enjoy 😊 relax and dream of the Bay Naples.

Brenda silva

This place was amazing. The Brussel sprouts amazing. The Filet Mignon, was outstanding. It was swamped and of course there were some jackals for customers, who didn't really understand a busy restaurant. We got it, it's August it's busy. The food was amazing, summer Primavera with shrimp and gluten-free pasta 😋. Our Server Ashley and Manager Missey, you're both great. Don't let the grumpy, out-of- stater tourists get to you. You both do a great job. Take it easy on them the spot is popular and busy.

Igor Minevich

Really good quality food with selections for vegetarians and those wanting to eat gluten free. They also have options for dairy free. All at a very reasonable price. The waiters and the customers alike were very friendly.

Howard Kelman

Three of us ate at the bar for lunch. We each got burgers. Two of us had ice cold fries. The third ordered the burger gluten free and it came out without any bun at all, just a sad patty sitting on a plate. The bartender said ops they forgot the bun. The place wasn’t busy at all. We’d have been better at shake shack

Ellen Chastain

Best meal of my life, can make anything in the kitchen gluten free, and will treat you like family

Beth Maturevich

I am someone who is gluten, dairy, shellfish free. (I know fun right) Mazzeo’s consistently puts out not just allergen friendly food….but just as delicious as if there were no restriction's. I come here often being a local, and I am treated like royalty every time I visit. There is something to be said about an owner who spends the majority of his time in his own restaurant making sure people are happy! Thank you Tony and staff for another thoughtful and delicious meal!

Suzi Quatro's bass

lit 🔥 best gluten free pizza probably ever