Top 50 Gluten-Free Italian Havens Across New Jersey

Ariel H

The safest place to eat gluten free in northern NJ

Isabella Olaguera

After finding ourselves searching for pizza with outdoor dining outside after 10pm, we had very few options local to Hoboken/JC. This is how we stumbled upon The Brick, and we were not disappointed! To provide context, I give this restaurant 5 stars for outdoor Italian dining after 10pm, but have further criticisms if that was not the case. Truthfully, we have overlooked The Brick for years, as the counter-service atmosphere (my reasoning for 2 stars) and fierce Italian dining competition didn’t give it any stand-out features. However, we were satisfied by our meal! We started with the complimentary garlic knots, which were addictive. We then had the fried calamari and chopped salad. The calamari was fresh and we did enjoy it all, though admittedly it was not competitive with other calamaris in the area. The salad was also everything we expected and a big portion which I liked. We then had a medium pizza, half chicken parm (with a personal modification of Vodka sauce instead of tomato) and half prosciutto-arugula. The crust was crispy, and the toppings went well together. I do think the toppings may have been a bit top-heavy for the pie, as I typically prefer a thinner NY style slice, but I still enjoyed it. We finished with the Spaghetti Fra Diavolo. It was good, but also not top tier Italian. Very spicy, if you’re into that! I was intrigued by the large vegan and gluten-free menu, which I had no idea about and would definitely recommend to folks with dietary restrictions. Overall, I think this is one of the best options for late-night sit-down outdoor Italian dining. But go any earlier, and the plethora of other options unfortunately outshines The Brick.

James Keeney

Best gluten free deli ever

Amanda Mcr

This is our go to place to eat safely! I have never gotten sick from eating here

Dirk Rodgers

Amazing crust. I think it's the best crust I've ever eaten. The bread was just as amazing. The pizza was fabulous. The Stromboli was incredible. They even had gluten-free options for my wife who said her dish was very good. I wish we lived closer to Calabria because I would visit every week if I could. Highly recommended.

Alana Hoffert

I have celiac disease and this place was great! I chose it because of that, but they had a whole gluten free menu. I haven’t had fried food in a long time, but they have a dedicated fryer and the mozerella sticks are great! Highly recommend.

Molly O'Keefe

Very safe for celiacs & has a gluten free menu! They give out gluten-free bread as well! Very delicious!

Natali Heiss

I love this spot; I’m gluten free and always suspicious of restaurants that say they have good gluten free options. But their French toast was incredible! Coffee was hot and fresh, it was very loud so if you’re noise sensitive I would recommend going at a lighter trafficked time of day or sit outside. The waiter and hostess were fabulous and helpful.

Chloe McGovern

vicky was incredible! VERY knowledgeable about gluten free options & cross contamination! food as always is fantastic! love that it’s byob

Madison Sileo

My family and I have been coming here for years and won’t be coming back. We decided to come out for dinner around 8 pm (they close at 9) and the server was evidently busy. We patiently waited for menus and to order drinks, giving him the benefit of the doubt. He eventually took our order for food, with us getting 3 entrees total. My mom ordered eggplant rollatini in red sauce with a side of gluten free penne vodka. Her food came out first and the whole dish was in vodka sauce. We mentioned how the dish was supposed to be and instead of apologizing for the mess up, our server sighed and proceeded to tell us how they close in 15 minutes. He didn’t check on us once to make sure everything came out okay. He gave me the wrong pasta, and I didn’t bother saying anything because I didn’t want to be scolded. 10 minutes into us getting our food, we overheard a coworker asking the server “they’re not done?” “no they’re not” and the coworker who was the CHEF came in the dining room staring at us. It was so uncomfortable, we asked for boxes and the check. If there was an issue with staffing or they didn’t want to seat past a certain time, we would’ve been fine going somewhere else. I’ve never had an experience like this at any restaurant and it’s disappointing because we love their food.

Jon Rogers

This place was amazing. My son goes to Stevens which is two blocks away and we went to have a meal with him. We sat outside which was really nice if you like to people watch. The tables were small but we made it work. The staff was on top of things for sure and the food and drinks came out fast. The food was delicious and the serving size was very very generous. My wife had gluten free pizza and it was one of the best she ever had. They also had gluten free pasta. The prices were not bad considering the amount of food and it is Hoboken. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to eat. Worth the visit for sure

Kristen Kohne

Had a great experience here today. The restaurant (new location) is gorgeous - modern and clean and not overcrowded inside. Beautiful. The food was delicious too. I had a gf Caesar salad that was incredible and a risotto special with lobster that was excellent. Nearly every pasta dish could be made with gf pasta and the chicken parm could be made with grilled chicken and gf pasta, which also sounded good (and healthier than traditional breaded and fried chicken anyway). The only negative was the way we were greeted at the reception. The ladies seemed stressed out and had intense discussions with each other about my reservation and the fact that one person ended up not being able to make it. It was very off putting and we did not feel welcomed at all. I considered walking out…but I didn’t want to be charged! After we were seated everything was lovely.

Jacob Massaro

Best gluten-free rolls I've been able to find, and my allergy makes it very hard to find one. Dude makes an amazing diablo spread and fills that sandwhich to the brim, I love it here

Lisa Miller

Love love love our delicious chicken Marsala Gluten Free!!!!! Thank you shout out to Chef Johnny and takeout team! Delicious delicious delicious food!!! ❤️❤️❤️Friendly take out counter service too! Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🌟🎊

Chef G

This Pizzeria/Restaurant was highly recommended......not so much. They claimed they have a gluten-free menu but only had items without flour. Gluten-free menus should have items using substitute flours, in items as pasta, or bread! Next, I brought my own dairy free cheese. They put regular cheese on the pizza had to remake. The second pie I informed the employee cooking it that the cheese will not get brown. He yanked the pizza out of the oven and proceeded to "school" me in why the bottom was uncooked on the crust,which already had a brown crust. Further, I was questioned about my dietary restrictions as though I was being a problem or lying. Trust me if I could eat gluten and dairy I would be 500 pounds! Thank you for making my dinner horrible! Oh and the thin crust my mom ordered looked like a boxed frozen pizza! And yes I was a chef for 30 years.

Anna Kousoulis

The best!!! Our family's go to for pizza and Italian food here in Edison. Bonus that there's gluten free options! The GF veal Parm is so good!

Heath Cargill

Celiac guy here has been to Mimmo's many times. Never an issue. GF nuggets and fries are great. My daughter has celiac as well and even her non- Celiac brother loves them. Mozz sticks are legit and they have dedicated marinara for a side. GF wraps are the way to go. GF pizza is mid and the toppings are costly and sparse. Still quite a treasure in Forked River.

Tom Mazza

Great assortment of exquisite Italian fare with plenty of gluten-free options. Not overly priced with huge portions.

Abby Schley

The gluten free options including bread are absolutely delicious! I don't live in the area anymore but my old job has their Christmas lunch here almost every year and I try to make the trip up whenever I can. Service is always top notch!

paul c

Food was good and if you need gluten free like me this place is a gem. The problem is for me it’s 45 minutes away. I’ve been there twice the second time right as they opened. Both times the wait was 1.5 to 2 hours. You cannot call in advance so you take the trip only to find out you won’t be seated. There are picnic tables outside but both times they were all taken so not an option. We ended up eating in the car both times. I saw quite a few people go in I assume find out about the wait then go elsewhere to eat. Their seating policy is posted online. Unfortunately that doesn’t change the fact that they are unable to seat their customers.i realize they have limited seating my issue is that you have to go there only to learn you will not be seated. If you could call I would add a couple of stars. Based on my experience I won’t be going back what a shame the food was good and celiac friendly.

CPO Rob

It was the Saturday before Easter, a beautiful, sunny spring day, so we decided to take the Corvette to the Tulip Festival in Upper Freehold, NJ. We weren't the only ones with that idea, as an extra 25,000 people seemed to have the same plan! Arriving at the gate, after finding free parking, we were told they had reached capacity. Rats! It looked like a fantastic sight – tulips in every color imaginable stretching as far as you could see, along with food trucks and a charming windmill. I even chatted with two ladies who were close friends with the Dutch owners, flown in to help with the event. Disappointed but undeterred, we hopped back in the Corvette, put the top down, and enjoyed the drive. My wife, Jeanne, discovered a small restaurant in Hightstown, NJ, called 12 Farms Restaurant. It was 20 minutes away and off we went. Public parking was plentiful, and we entered the over 150-year-old building, immediately enveloped by its rich history and the delightful aroma of good food. Our waitress, Quinn (the same name as my granddaughter!), greeted us warmly and described the specials. My wife quickly chose the lobster mac-n-cheese, while I perused the extensive menu. They don't serve alcohol, so we both opted for their delicious peach iced tea. 12 Farms prides itself on sourcing high-quality ingredients, including grass-fed beef, fresh seafood, and local produce from family-run farms like their own farmette, Little Big Acres in Millstone, NJ. Their aim is to offer diverse and creative menus catering to various dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The menu was indeed impressive, a great mix of gluten-free, vegetarian, and protein dishes. Options like the Jersey Tomato Panini and the Acho Chili Braised shredded chicken sounded wonderful. After much deliberation and another refreshing peach iced tea, I decided on the OG burger: a Wagyu beef burger with thick bacon, local cheddar, and onion jam. While we waited, enjoying the view of Hightstown's bustling main street, a fresh greens salad arrived – a bright and tasty sweet and sour mix with pine nuts, thinly sliced turnips and cucumber, and a flavorful vinaigrette. The edible orange slice was a lovely touch. Soon after, our entrees arrived. The Lobster Mac-n-Cheese was a generous bowl of large macaroni with plenty of lobster chunks and a creamy three-cheese sauce topped with greens. My wife clearly loved it. My OG burger was substantial, topped with cheese, thick bacon, and their house-onion made jam, accompanied by seven small home fries and more greens. Large burgers can often suffer from a soggy bottom bun, but I decided to eat the flavorful Wagyu beef, onion jam, and pickled jalapenos separately, thoroughly enjoying the delicious combination. Completely full, we skipped dessert. It's worth noting that 12 Farms is a cash-only establishment. Overall, I give 12 Farms a 4 out of 5. We definitely plan to return and explore more of their enticing menu.

Yaniv Steltzer

Great place. First time eating here. LOTS of gluten free and vegan options. Service was excellent and food was excellent. Everyone was happy. Will be coming back

Darlene Grimes

I'm new to the area and recently had family over. I am celiac, my son's partner is dairy free, and we had a bunch of hungry people trying to decide what and where we could get take-out. This restaurant was able to handle the hungry crew and our dietary needs. The food was also delicious. We had it delivered and it arrived quickly and nice and hot. The driver was really pleasant. This was overall a great experience and we will be "regulars".

Stefan Laarman

Great restaurant, which was able to accommodate my celiac decease. What makes the restaurant even better is the great service from Jolie, who was very attentive.

Will Sjaastad

It’s not very common when a bagel shop offers gluten-free bagels with a dedicated gluten-free toaster. J + A was super accommodating for my wife’s dietary allergies and having celiac and she absolutely loved the everything bagel she got. We will definitely be returning customers.

Diana Kraut

My daughter got the rigatoni a la vodka and loved it. I got a gluten free pizza which is where it fell apart. I’m always grateful for a gf option, and I am used to paying an extra price for having a dietary restriction despite it not being a personal choice, but an extra $6 for a soft floppy pizza seems wild. And the soda was flat.

Em Natale

so many vegan and gluten free options, the staff and owner are absolutely amazing, adorable vibe and not too expensive. food is incredible and comes in take out containers! the owner gave us a gift card for a free meal on them when we left. 100000000/10 reccomend.

Monmouth Dog NJ

HAMILTON TWP: Uno Pizzeria & Grill is famous for their Chicago style pizza and their location in Hamilton has dog friendly outdoor seating! We really enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance! The outdoor seating is spacious, covered by shade sails, and even has a TV to watch the game. The pizza is deep delish style and they offer different selections and you can craft your own. They even have gluten free and vegan pizzas and the vegan cheeseburger deep dish was excellent! Seafood, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and other entrees round out the menu for all tastes. Wine, cocktails, and an incredible beer list, with local and regional options, are available to pair with your meal. Brie loved watching a butterfly in the garden and they also have freshly grown mint for their cocktails.

VIPER GLEN

Caters to the average hungry person, the health conscious, and the Celiac alike. Workers were very knowledgeable and caring. Caroline was extremely helpful and attentive. It was my first time there, and I drilled them with a ton of questions, all answered to my satisfaction. I got the Gluten Free / Dairy Free 12 inch pizza. It isn't cheap, but I got 2 days out of it, so it's worth it. As for the taste; it was cooked to perfection. If you're a pizza lover, the sauce might disappoint you. Not a good enough reason to not get it though. As a Celiac, I've learned that it's not just all about taste. It's about experience. And going to a place like Tino's, where there's a clean, friendly atmosphere, makes me feel like a normal person who can enjoy dining out. There are other standard, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan options. All reasonably priced. It really is a nice place worth checking out, and I will be going back. (: UPDATE: Mon.Apr.14.2025: Just had my second Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free pizza, and it was even better this time! From the time I placed my order to go, it was literally in my hands within 8 minutes! This is gonna be a problem...cuz now I'm addicted!

Pristine Christine

It's a chain that is supposed to replicate Chicago style pizza. On Mondays, they have half off personal pies. It's a great deal. The bartenders were very friendly. Veggie pie was good. They are accommodating if you are vegan gluten-free, etc. My friend got the burger with sweet potato fries and said it was good.

Alaska_NJ_Skate

This place was really really really good! Extremely friendly and welcoming, set up our table for us while we went down the street to the liquor store. Let us sit there after we finished eating for about an hour or so. The music playing was right up our alley! I ordered a Buffalo slice and a cherry pepper slice was asked if I wanted ranch or blue cheese with my pizza, I chose the ranch and it was super good almost looked housemade! I'm giving a 4 star for food because my wife got sick from the gluten free pizza however she has celiac and she usually gets sick from all pizza cooked in shared ovens. I tried the gluten free pizza and it's super good, seasoned perfectly very tasty!

Anna Kousoulis

Loved all of the food. I am gluten free. The gluten free calamari and chicken Parm were delicious! My husband got pasta arrabiata and lived it too. Our server Joe was very attentive, always checking and very friendly. We will be back again soon!

Sapphirebrooke H Goodwins

I have uncontrollable ice powers like Elsafire from the full fortresses (severe asperger's, it feels like that). I went here with my maternal grandfather for Father's Day and it was a very nice dinner and the food was delicious! I had an ice cream that was gluten and dairy free and a delicious freshly squeezed lemonade as well as some nice lemon water and a goat cheese pizza. The only thing I didn't like was there was no family restroom for him to wait right outside my door and hold it shut so please consider adding a family restroom to accommodate certain people's needs but luckily other people were at the dinner my mother and my maternal aunt were there to do that but please do create a family restroom for those who have special needs because a woman can't go in a men's bathroom with her grandson with ice powers and a man can't go in a women's bathroom with his granddaughter with ice powers. 😞 My ice powers are a special need and they need that specific accommodation. My cousin was adorably sharing her dairy ice cream with me. The food is really good here and I really enjoy it at Red Bank. I highly recommend Pazzo because the food is very tasty and they have a beautiful screened in lanai and I LOVE eating here!! I will be coming back here with my maternal grandfather next time I visit him!! Grandpa enjoyed his food as well. 💜 I loved the ice cream and food here was delicious. You should move to Dunedin, Florida. I think that would be very nice. 💜

Truffle Pig

The best pizza place local to me. When you walk in it smells of as a traditional Italian grandmas kitchen. My boyfriend was craving pizza so I brought him here. He got the meatball pie. The face he made after eating the first bite was him falling in love with me all over again 😂. This place also has amazing gluten free and vegetarian options. I recommend this place to all my friends. Tight indoor dining but they have a cute patio outback that’s much more spacious. I personally always do take out.

alani hernandez

It's byob has a great menu, and they can almost do their whole menu gluten-free. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of their menu.

Alyssa Brophy

We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was incredible! I found La piazza through a Facebook recommendation and it exceeded our expectations. Penne vodka is my favorite pasta and they have one of the best I have ever had! They were very accommodating for our gluten free guest and picky child! Our guests were raving about the food!! I absolutely recommend them!

Peter Marcin

Excellent gluten-free and regular pizzas! We ate both yesterday, and everyone was happy. Simple dining room and friendly service. We'll go back soon.

Jacqueline Ramos

This place is a cute gem in the town. We had the Natural Chicken Pesto Gluten free wheat crust pizza and it was AMAZING! I'm sad I didn't take a picture but it was great! The atmosphere was nice and our waitress was super nice! It's a very cute place to have lunch, my boyfriend and I will return! The smoothies are AWESOME TOO! definitely a good place for a healthy meal.

James Teller

Great gluten free pizza

Jara Massa

I came to Da Rosario with my family for lunch. It was so good from start to finish. Felice, our server, was awesome! He handled our daughter's gluten and dairy allergy carefully. She had the GF pizza with tomato sauce, and it was delicious. We will definitely be back!

Victoria Minerva

Loved our meal and the great dinner deal at Dolce Liberta! AWESOME gluten free options, recommend the GF Flounder Francese entree and GF fried calamari appetizer!

Nick Minikel

Great service and gluten friendly menu!

Noel Estrada

Really solid place and one of the best gluten free pies I have had. Great discovery.

L Brown

gluten free pizza was delicious

Sathish Kuthethur

Good pizza, they have gluten free too.

Louise Senior

Great food, excellent gluten free options!! Remarkably good service with attention to detail -- waitress was mindful of spots on wine glasses & removed it without us saying a thing!! Great lunch with friends.

Kimberly Rivera

A Dining Experience Worth Every Mile… We can’t say enough good things about Maggiano’s in Cherry Hill, and it’s all thanks to the outstanding team led by the incredible server Allysia and manager Carla. We drive over 90 minutes to dine here because the service, attention to detail, and warmth make it feel like a second home. Allysia is a true gem. She goes above and beyond every single visit, ensuring our experience is not only enjoyable but memorable. She takes meticulous care of our son’s severe celiac allergy, which gives us the peace of mind that is so rare to find when dining out. She always engages with our rambunctious 3- and 6-year-olds, remembering us by name and making them feel like the stars of the show. This is more than just a restaurant to us. We’ve celebrated milestones here, like my husband completing 45 rounds of radiation, and even shared a comforting meal after a family wake. Allysia and Carla went out of their way to make those moments extra special, showing us what hospitality truly means. The food is impeccable. We especially loved the Parmesan-crusted cod and are heartbroken it’s no longer on the menu—please bring it back, Maggiano’s! The ambience is warm and inviting, perfectly complementing the phenomenal service. This location is unmatched when it comes to making guests feel valued. Allysia, with her genuine care and attention, is a rare find, and Carla’s leadership shines through in every aspect of the restaurant. We’re already looking forward to our next visit! Thank you Maggiano’s!

Theresa

We were looking for a place that served gluten free pizza on the boardwalk. So happy we found 3brothers. Pizza was delicious! Staff is awesome! We will definitely be back! Thanks for providing the gluten free option.

Bhawna Gupta

Everything was great except , gluten free chicken Parmesan. Will go back again to try other dishes.

Vin C

I found Piccolo Trattoria as a last minute place to have a work lunch. We arrived and were seated immediately, which was part of the great service. I tried a sales as well as their Gluten free tomato pie (with added figs). This was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've had outside of Italy. The sales was really good too. I'd highly recommend Piccolo Trattoria!