Top 11 Gluten-Free Italian Spots to Delight in Lenox Hill, New York

Robin Faulkner

I order take out from here all the time but recently went in person. They have the best homemade marinara sauce I've ever had. My friend who dined with me can't have gluten. She ate her entire bowl of gluten free pasta, which was massive. I will order from here again and again. They have a few tables out front if you want to take in the elements.

Letizia Rossetti

Very nice place, kind and polite waiters but above all Italian food!! Very good and quality dishes, one thing I really appreciate is that there are gluten-free options including pasta, rare to find in New York. The owner is Italian and the prices are fair for the quality of the food and Italian pasta. Highly recommended

Sydney Weber

This place is actually amazing. I have only ever placed very large orders (between $200-$400 worth of food) for work parties and the food quality has been consistently great, the food is always ready for pickup on time and the staff is very friendly. You cannot go wrong with choosing this place for lunch or catering. They also cater to both dietary restrictions we have in our workplace - dairy-free and gluten-free. Their vegan cheese is the best on the market because it actually melts and doesn't have a weird texture. They always make sure to give us a separate, still wrapped pizza cutter with the taped up gluten-free pizza as well. P.S. Do not look over their pasta dishes. We only recently started ordering those and they are a HIT with my coworkers.

Gabriel Lacroix

I absolutely love going to Mediterraneo! My go-to order is the gluten-free margherita pizza (the crust is extra crispy) and a fresh salad — the perfect combo. The vongole is also amazing!!! This family-owned gem is a true neighborhood treasure. Melania is the warmest, most welcoming presence, she gives the best hugs. It truly feels like walking into your favorite aunt’s home for dinner. Places like this are what give the Upper East Side its charm and sense of community. Can’t wait to return!

ana docampo

Very cozy restaurant, friendly waiters and good Italian food. Also gluten-free options. We repeat a couple of times. Highly recommended.

Sam van de Ven

Incredible gluten free options! Amazing homemade pasta and gluten free bread. Superb service and really friendly, lovely experience.

John Miller

My wife and I had dinner at Finestra on a Friday evening. I had the salmon with vegetables and my wife had the shrimp risotto. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. My wife enjoy d the risotto and we both agreed it was one of the better meals we have had in NYC. Excellent service as the waitress was attentive to my wife’s celiac issues. Highly recommend Finestra.

Christina F. (withnohomeinmind)

What a great neighbourhood spot! We sat outside and watched the people pass by and as they were waiting for the bus. It was so entertaining! The owner walked around and made sure everyone was happy, which is such a lovely thing to do as it makes you feel at home in his restaurant. We talked to a father and son duo who were also sitting outside and they said the come here at least twice a week because the food is so good. They recommended the pasta and the pork chops. I had the gluten free seafood pasta and the tomato sauce was the best I had in NYC! The wine by the glass was also really delicious. We will definitely be back!

Derwin Miranda

Friendly staff, quick service. Gluten free pie , Excellent. Will return.

Bernadette Swain

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