Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Porto

El Bow

Went here for a brunch meal, it was very busy so be prepared to come back later when it quietens down. We had the pancakes and Waffles and everything is gluten free and so delicious! Highly recommend

paul montague

Fantastic little restaurant close to Palácio da Bolsa. It's tiny with only about 30 covers. Feels very local with the usual dishes including skewers that looked amazing, pork chops, mussels and prawns, calamari and Francesinha which was amazing, Most dishes available gluten free and knowledgeable staff. Also, gluten-free beer, which we didn't see much elsewhere. It's absolutely great for lunch and would recommend esp if you're gluten free. All felt very local.

Tamarah Aaron

This cafe is not only stunning but the food tastes amazing and is very reasonably priced. The staff were lovely and so was the atmosphere. It was always difficult finding a cafe to accomodate a gluten free and vegetarian but this place ticked all the boxes. Would highly recommend!

Yann Mermin

We came across this restaurant by chance. What was our surprise when we discovered this incredible and charming place. First of all, the food is of impeccable quality! It is rare to find such a large choice of gluten-free dishes 🍕 🍝. From starter to dessert, there is something for everyone. Then, the staff is remarkably kind and attentive. Special mention to Enrique with whom we had the opportunity to speak and who was very attentive. Finally, what can we say about chef Sergio! A unique person, he speaks many languages ​​and exudes passion. We enjoyed talking with him on our last evening. 😊 To summarize, you can go to this restaurant with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed. Good time guaranteed! Julie & Yann from Lyon 🇫🇷

Alison Olson

I'm celiac and came here after reading the rave gluten free reviews. I ordered a gluten free pizza for takeaway. I confirmed when I was paying that the pizza was indeed gluten free - was told yes! I ate one piece once I got home, and felt extremely hesitant that this was really gluten free so I waited to see if I would be okay. After about an hour, I was profusely throwing up the entire contents of my stomach. Either this pizza was NOT gluten free, or it was - but gave me food poisoning. I almost never leave bad reviews - but this experience was awful.

Cotufagra

The best vegan chocolate cupcake I have ever tried! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. All products are gluten free too. It was my favourite spot in town <3

Aroa Gangolells

Good vegetarian food! (And also other options). Lots of gluten free options. The sauces are TOP! And the place upstairs is very cozy for dinner. I would repeat a thousand times! :)

Paulina Kasongo

I emailed them about my allergies and about cross contamination and they emailed back "Hello, Paulina! We have several gluten-free and vegan options on the menu. From tapioca, salads, smoothie bowls, shakshuka, pancakes, etc. We'd also like to inform you that all toasts can be served on gluten-free bread or with a baked sweet potato base instead of traditional bread. You can see our menu at: https://www.zenithcaffe.pt/EmentaZenithPT.pdf // https://www.zenithcaffe.es/MENU_ZENITH_ES_ENG.pdf   However, given that all the products are made in the same kitchen and that we have very limited space, we can't guarantee 100% that there won't be any cross-contamination, even though we take every possible precaution. To date we have never had any reported incidents    If you come to visit us, we suggest that you inform the manager immediately when you order, so that we can take extra care.  We hope to see you soon, Zenith team "

Dave Martins

Nice breakfast, several gluten-free options

Eva Towner

Best dinner in Porto on our visit here. The family run restaurant has a gluten-free menu as well. The meringue chocolate layer cake for dessert is to die for.

Catarina Matos

Very good pizzeria!! The pizzas are made by a pizza chef, they are great. Excellent for celiacs and people with gluten intolerance, like me. I highly recommend it!!

Evianne Legrand

Lovely bar where you can order all kinds of healthy things and where it is made on the spot. Large menu for gluten-free dishes. Here you can eat all day long for a nice price!

Allison K

Breakfast was delicious! Had a line when we walked up but after a quick wait my gluten free French toast was soooo delish!! Highly recommend

paul montague

Had a lovely meal here. Great for gluten fee, knowledgeable friendly staff, menu clearly labelled and staff confirmed all orders to be sure all gluten free. Had the mozzarella salad, delicious squid and amazing duck risotto. Very small resturant on the water front. Seating outside with about 5 tables for 2 inside.

Marcia

Lovely place with many vegan-gluten free options. Food was delicious and the staff so friendly and helpful. I loved it!

Maxine Swisa

Very knowledgeable about gluten intolerances or celiac. The gluten free options are clearly labeled and mainly pasta.

Go Ianiz

Great arepas and gluten free beer

Paulina Kasongo

I emailed them about my allergies and about cross contamination and they emailed back "Hi Paulina,  We do have a gluten free menu.  When you visit us, please inform the server of all your allergies, our staff will certainly provide you a meal free of allergens.  Check attached our full menu allergens for your consideration prior to your visit.  Thanks"

sofia tosatto

Pastel do bacalau gluten free very good, the gluten free dishes were reported

Marcell Kovács

Cosy place with gluten free options

Ellen Olšavská

Very tasty food and really helpful staff. He helped me choosing gluten free items from the menu considering cross contamination:)

paul montague

Fantastic meal here. Just back of the river front and behind the restaurant Rib. Great atmosphere. Good for gluten free. Knowledgeable staff and lots of options for those with dietary restrictions. Food was delicious but go hungry as portions generous. Had a sea bass and.octopus as mains, both of which were great. All dishes looked good. Delicious mouse for desert. Good wine selection. All reasonably priced. Would highly recommend. Booking needed.

Sandra Biller

Extremely delicious and special. Tasty AND healthy is rare :). In addition, a lot of the food was gluten-free, which is a huge relief for people with celiac disease. Would come back at any time!

paul montague

Great resturant. Limited gluten free choices but all labelled, knowledge and friendly staff well informed on cross contamination. Non GF food all looked great. We had tortilla, veal capaccio and prawn risotto. All delicious. Great setting with a good vibe in the main railway station. Booking required as constantly busy.

Miriam Jean-Jacques

Really enjoyed this place, there was a big variety of food and a good atmosphere. A good place for a first date or just for an affordable dinner. All-you-can-eat lettuce was a godsend in this gluten-full, pastry-for-breakfast/lunch/dinner continent. Great place, extremely recommend.

Agnieszka R

Very nice place! They accommodated my food allergies and intolerances. They were very kind about this. If you have a gluten / dairy allergy, let them know.

Mariana Gritsas

It’s 100% gluten free , certified by APC.

Camila Kestelboim

Mercador Café & Brunch in Porto is a gem for those looking for a cozy place with a modern atmosphere. The service was super friendly and fast. I enjoyed a delicious açaí with fruits, which was fresh and very well presented. 🍓🫐 In addition, they offer gluten-free bread, which is a great plus for those who need it. Their coffee is excellent and perfect to accompany their varied menu, which includes fresh and healthy dishes. 🥑🍳 The decoration of the place is elegant, ideal for relaxing or having a good time. Although the prices may be a little high, the quality justifies it. Without a doubt, a place that I recommend for a quiet and tasty brunch in the heart of Porto.

Jose Campurriano

I miss gluten-free food, this is the first time that it has happened to me in a McDonald's that they don't have anything gluten-free. We couldn't eat because they don't have gluten-free options, only the fries. In all the McDonald's in Spain there is gluten-free food, a Happy Meal hamburger. No gluten, no problem, this time we couldn't eat. The place is very nice and full of people. The area is currently under construction and is a little dirty and dusty, but otherwise it is very good, but not having gluten-free food is very bad.

Richard S

Friendly staff who helped me out with a gluten free burger bun. The outside seating is kept clean and pigeon free.

Ana Belén

I loved this bar for gluten-free and vegan breakfast!!! We went twice during our trip to Porto and we will return for sure, thank you very much for giving us options for those of us who have dietary restrictions. The place was also very nice.

lua cheia

Fantastic food & quality! (tuna tacos are simply AMAZING!). Tasty gluten free beer. Super efficient & friendly servers. One of the best places to eat in Porto!

Sophie Lawson

Our favourite meal in Porto. Amazing service and food. Most of the menu is gluten free so safe for coeliacs too! Can’t wait to visit again!

Paula Gomes

Gluten-free options and the house iced tea is delicious

Shawnee DeChristopher

My family and I all agreed that this was the best meal we had during our entire trip to Portugal. Sooo many creative flavor pairings. Options for veggie and gluten-free eaters, which is important to us. Our table wasn't ready at our reservation time, but we didn't mind waiting outside for a few minutes and watching the local nightlife. They even offered us shots on the house of Beirão which was super sweet of them and also my new favorite liqueur. Thank you!

Leo Guntli

Amazing! Best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had in my life!!!(you have to advise them 24 hours in advance for the GF dough) The non-gluten free pizzas are also very very good! Staff is very helpful and funny. I will come back here for sure!

Joe F.

The best and most authentic Thai food I have ever had outside of Thailand. They have an extensive food and drink menu. Lots of gluten free options as well vegetarian options. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended!

Paulina Kasongo

I emailed them about my allergies and about cross contamination and they emailed back "Hola! It will be a pleasure to receive you. We cook mainly with corn so you’ll find almost all our option gluten free. Of course with your allergies we will have reduce some of the plates we are offering but we believe you will still have many dishes to choose from. Muchas Gracias, FRIDA"

X Æ

I love the gelato. It was incredible. Gluten free cone and all. This review isn’t about that but the service I received. I debated on writing something but it stayed with me so deeply I felt the need to write it here. It was simply unacceptable. Tell your staff (two guys that look like twins or brothers — in this case it was only the one brother/coworker. The other worker actually stood up for me after his coworker wouldn’t stop and I appreciated it. Near the Rua sao bento da Victoria location to be clear, around 10-11pm) unnecessarily rude and mean. I don’t need to be bullied when I’m out on vacation just getting gelato with my wife. I was made fun of and he kept saying the flavor I chose wasn’t gluten free and made it really confusing and unpleasant for no other reason than his amusement, saying it was sarcasm. If that was “sarcasm”, it was the most blatantly mean and distasteful and unobvious sarcasm I’ve ever received. I wasn’t laughing. My celiac disease isn’t funny or a laughing matter. I was under the impression everything was gluten free but was really worried he was trying to get me to eat gluten or didn’t understand me and I was panicked. It’s not funny, it was cruel. This isn’t high school. I was more than nice and was treated like a kid being scolded by a bully.

Evianne Legrand

An hour before walked. But once there, you are assured of a gluten free menu because it is even on the tables. What friendly staff. Really a very good quality ratio! For €10,- a 3 course served…

Tarek AT.

Hi nice place in city center specially for sea food lover , ala carte or chiefs menu both option are great , staff very friendly and accommodating dietary option like gluten free .

Tim Mosedale

Very (VERY) good food and a great choice of gluten free options. Their cocktails are great too. Booked again for a return journey as we exited.

Daniela Sá

I loved the whole experience. The food is delicious and well presented. The atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming and the service is very friendly. I had a very tasty mushroom cream, a bowl of very good tuna tataki and a slice of gluten-free chocolate cake that was divine!!

bea

Delicious food, very friendly and attentive staff. They have some gluten free options. The place is very beautiful, taken care of down to the smallest detail.

Manuel Pomorin

We stumbled upon this wonderful venue to escape the rain. Then we were enchanted. We enjoyed an excellent wine tasting and made some great friends with other guests. When we asked about a celiac-friendly restaurant, we were promptly invited to the restaurant at the back of the shop. We could hardly believe the dreamy ambiance that awaited us. This was followed by an unforgettable dinner with wine pairing. When we left the venue several hours later, it was still raining, but our mood couldn't have been better. We left slightly tipsy and with our stomachs full of delicious food. A very special thank you goes to the entire service team. We haven't experienced such excellent, attentive, and friendly service in a long time. We will definitely be back.

Lucilia Powell

I was so looking forward to come to this place, after having been to other Jose Avillez restaurants. This one was such a disappointment! The service was bad from start to finish, started off with a grumpy lady waiter that couldn’t be bothered to wait for us to choose, even though we had a coeliac child and needed to make sure what was ordered was safe. We were then served by another waiter, but it turns out half our order was already sent to the kitchen. Our food came in different times and the steak was cold. Two starters ordered first arrived after the main meals and again( one of them was cold. We sent the steak back, but everyone else had eaten their meal by the time it returned without even an apology. I think Jose Avillez should ensure the standard of his restaurants remain high, otherwise people will come out disappointed and write reviews similar to the recent ones here.

Eric Wallace

Better flavors and quality than the gelato place across the street (yes, of course we tried them too!). The flavors list is labeled for gluten-free options (so you don’t have to ask). Staff are quite friendly and competent in multiple languages. I’m tempted to deduct an atmosphere star for the ear-wormy pop music… but no, they deserve all the stars.

Alon Atari

Good food and good for those avoiding Gluten

Daisy Spillane

Had a lovely visit! The strawberry matcha was delicious, and the staff were super helpful with my gluten free needs. Will definitely be back!

Lilith Lensing

Best Eggplant I have ever eaten!! Such a nice service! Everything is vegan (but you can’t tell a difference between non-vegan food) - some dishes even with gluten free options. Highly recommend this restaurant!