Top 26 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in North End, Boston

Vickie Johnson

Our family of 5 went and had a great meal. We started with the lobster ravioli appetizer and really enjoyed that! Then we had the carbonara (one with gluten free gnocchi), clams linguine, chicken parm, and chicken Alfredo. They did a great job with the gluten free meal- absolutely would get again. I could have shared- as it was too much! Everyone loved their dishes. We would certainly come back. Favorite meal of our trip. Service was very good. Our server checked on us regularly and food was brought out steaming hot! The place is small and narrow, but quaint, like most in that section of town. We had a nice cozy seat across from the brick pizza oven.

Meri Slaughter

I love this North End staple. They make a small selection of dairy and gluten free items daily - a coffee cake, chocolate chip cookie, and whoopie pie. Like everything else, they are available until they sell out. The coffee cake is my favorite! The cookie is not the best in town, but still good and I appreciate having the option. The whoopie pie is best eaten fresh. I appreciate this long-time establishment having some options for those with food allergies.

Chris Palermo

very busy & we were walk ins so I do recommend making reservations understandably our wait was a little long but were able to go to the bar for cocktails as we waited. but the Manhatten was delicious & food was Fantastic. Highly recommend the Linguine Con Vongole. party was also very happy with the gluten free options / Modifications

Noelle Ernst

Went here with my partner and his sister who are both gluten and dairy free. As many others have said, they are incredible with handling allergies. The siblings were so excited to go to an Italian restaurant and have plentiful options. They had the gluten free bread (more of a soft thin pita) with garlic oil, a pasta with meat, garlic oil, and veggies, and a gluten free pizza with various toppings (note they do not have a DF cheese). They said the meal was amazing! They also have a gluten free beer, which is always a hit when we can find one. I had the drunken lobster noodle which was sooo delicious. Huge portions and very kind staff. Managed to get a walk-in table on 4th of July. 10/10 would go again!

Marcia Renner

Our experience at Libertine was excellent. The food was delicious. The gluten free options were outstanding. Sarah our server was very knowledgeable and so helpful not only for our dinner but our stay in Boston. Definitely recommend!

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.

Paul Cannon

The veal and eggplant parm was AMAZING. These guys rival Mother Wolf in Vegas and have more gluten free options. This place is top notch!

Krista Lambert

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.

Ellen Chastain

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

Lola Stephens

Leigh Kearns

Ana SI

Very friendly service. Great food. Accommodating for dietary restrictions including being careful with a gluten free member of our party. Reservations highly recommended.

Vanda Borean

Due to Boston Marathon and 2 out of the 3 in our party being gluten intolerant, server and kitchen was extremely accommodating to adjustments in meal order. Thanks so much!

Lynne Stivers

Summer Ohno

Very friendly staff, including a wonderful waitress that helped me make a custom gluten-free dish based on a photo a previous diner had posted. It was absolutely phenomenal. Gluten-free pasta, a (thin brothy) pesto sauce, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, cheese, and grilled chicken. I was originally jealous of my family getting chicken. Parm, my dish was the star of the evening. As an aside, they will make gluten-free chicken Parm by not putting the chicken and serving with gluten-free noodles. Really great options if you have to go gluten-free. this is the first time in quite a while that I didn’t feel like I was missing out one bit. The other people at the table seemed to enjoy their tagliatelle, ravioli, and chicken Parm (good but maybe not write-home-about-it-good)

Marie Fazio

Amazing experience at Bricco. Our server Manuel M. was so accommodating and informative. This place is great for gluten free dining - I had the gluten free gnocchi and it was the best I've had! And I went when it was super busy on Valentine's day, the ultimate test.

Barbara Watts

Elizabeth Quirion

Jake Tantorski

Monica’s Trattoria in Boston’s North End offers an inviting, bustling atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of traditional Italian dining with a modern twist. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted by an open-concept kitchen where chefs work with visible passion behind exposed brick walls and softly lit, candlelit tables—a setting that blends old-world charm with a contemporary vibe. For dinner, our experience began with a creative duo of cocktails—a classic Cosmopolitan paired with a Sparkling Strawberry Margarita for $16. The margarita, featuring Zarpado blanco tequila, Grand Marnier, strawberry purée, and fresh lime juice crowned with a prosecco float, was both refreshing and inventive. However, our reservation for 7:00 PM did little to expedite the pace; it took about 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive. We then sampled the Piatto di Prosciutto, a gluten-free appetizer priced at $10, which showcased 25-month-aged Prosciutto di Parma sliced paper-thin and served with a medley of mixed olives. The simplicity and quality of the ingredients spoke volumes about the kitchen’s commitment to authenticity. For our entrees, we opted for two standout dishes. The Vitello del Capo at $39 featured a succulent veal chop served over a bed of homemade gnocchi, complemented by a rich marsala wine sauce with shiitake and cremini mushrooms, along with speck that added a smoky depth to the dish. Meanwhile, the Spaghetti alla Carbonara for $32 brought together homemade spaghetti with Italian pancetta (a nod to the traditional cooked ham), egg, and Romano cheese, creating a comforting yet refined plate that satisfied every craving. While the food was exceptional, the service—though friendly—left room for improvement. After our drinks, we waited another 20 minutes for our appetizer, and the entrees were delayed by an additional 20 minutes. In a venue as lively and open as Monica’s, where every detail seems carefully curated, the sporadic service timing was the one misstep in an otherwise delightful evening. In summary, Monica’s Trattoria delivers a memorable dining experience that balances excellent, authentic Italian cuisine with a vibrant, open-kitchen atmosphere. If you’re prepared for a slightly unhurried pace on busy nights, it’s a must-visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy a taste of the North End’s culinary tradition.

Matthew Larkin

I’m deeply disappointed and concerned about my recent experience at TABLE. I chose this restaurant specifically because they appeared to be able to handle a customer with celiac disease, which is a medical condition that makes ingesting gluten extremely dangerous for me. I took every precaution, informed the staff of my dietary restrictions. The first dish was announce as gluten free and they seemed very conscientious. The third dish was a chicken dish. The waiter served the dish and said nothing. Given the previous disclosure that the dish was gluten free, I assumed that this dish was also. After eating two chicken breasts, a separate waiter came and told me that the chicken breast was actually made with gluten and place the gluten free version down on the table— approximately 15 minutes after the first dish was placed down. They did comp my meal but my partner ended up having to pay over $200 for her meal that she was not able to, and could not, enjoy because of a serious error in giving me a meal with gluten. We left with over half of the dishes still unserved. My partner was also running the Boston marathon the next day and became extremely anxious because of the lack of care, the serious error with giving me gluten, and the anticipated after effects of me consuming gluten. This is not just a minor oversight—it’s a serious health risk. Restaurants that advertise as gluten-free or promise an experience that can be gluten free have a responsibility to ensure their food is safe, especially for those with medical conditions like celiac disease. A mistake like this results in serious held problems. As we left, they boxed two meals- one made with gluten and one without. There were no distinguishing marks between the two. Even if I could have eaten them, I was no longer able to because we had no idea which one was gluten free. I hope the management takes this as a wake-up call to improve staff training and kitchen protocols. Until then, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone with food allergies or sensitivities.

Virginia Little

Nicole Allen

Will Prezioso

I told them I had a gluten allergy and they were very understanding. Delicious GF pasta

Mark Oquinn

Magdalene Perri