Top 26 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in The Villages

BILL B

Gluten Free pizza available. Very good. Noisy place.

Katherine Powell

Cute lunch place, gluten free options are available. The TV volume was quite loud making conversation difficult. Cocktails were good although the bartender could have spilled a little more liquor in the glass.

Missie Contreras-Schork

Great place for a gluten-friendly breakfast. The food is delicious 😋

Michelle Cooke

We went to Red Sauce with my in laws and this was a first time visit for all of us! Kenny, our server, was attentive and kind throughout our experience and did not lead us wrong in our entree choices. My husband is gluten free and they have so many options as well as gluten free pasta. The Lobster Wellington was out of this world as well as the lobster ravioli. There was also a fantastic singer who clearly had sung for a living or as a life long passion. Also, order dessert, do not skip it! I’m not a dessert person, but their dessert options will make you one! Highly recommend Red Sauce for a tasty night out. This recommendation comes from a Bostonian whose favorite dining area is the North End. You won’t be disappointed! And ask for Kenny!

William Castellane

We had a family meal here with one gluten allergy. Jen took great care of us and made sure everything was safe. We will surely be back.

Carrie Adams

The gluten free pizza was amazing! Very good! We will be back soon!

Bill Weiss

All in all, not bad. The only gripe I have is the value or cost versus the food size/flavor. For the same amount of money, I know there are places that are the same or less expensive and offer quality that is better. I love iced tea and so I had several refills at the $4.00 price. The service was pretty good, but busy as it was lunch time. So, given that, I thought the staff did a good job. I’m not sure if all stores are priced the same as I was in a tourist area, where I would expect it to be priced higher. Also, being a vegetarian, I am very limited as to choices. My wife eats meat and she found her needed gluten free options. I only wish they had a bit more choices for me. I asked about removing the chicken from the $13 salad and was told that it would still cost the same whether with or without chicken. So, for the vast majority, you will like it. If you are picky about food or price sensitive, then you may find it not to your liking. One last thing is, I do know that their cookies are good. If you have a sweet tooth, grab one of those.

Swank Yankee

Separate gluten free menu, server very friendly and double checked if items were gluten free and could also be made dairy free. The food was excellent as was our experience.

Laura Ausbrooks

Love the food and gluten free veggie burger

Alise M. Emig

Visiting The Villages for two weeks, we are at City Fire locations 3 Times! ( And there are a lot of eateries in The Villages)! The gluten free flatbread were excellent, the burgers, wedge salad, strawberry salad and fish n chips all deserve high marks. The clam chowder as well

Jim Christie

We actually love this place and go a lot. I have Celiac disease and they have enough corn based offerings that makes it a good place to go. Last night we went and I was assured that I could get soft corn tacos by the the server. However, some sort of miscommunication happened because today, I assure you that they were not corn. Explosive diarrhea says other wise. They need to be sure when this type of special request is made. It has dire consequences to Celiacs and I've been rather miserable all day. I strictly adhere to a gluten free diet and know for sure when I get a gluten product. Having said this, we will go back because the food is good. Just have to stay away from dishes that I have to ask for a gluten free substitute.

Paul Brishke

They have gluten free buns for the burgers and the do fries in gf fryer.

jeannie dunphey

Last week 4 of us were served by Emily. Great food, great service. Sat outside as requested. 2 had gluten free meals. They ended up going back for late evening meal a few nights later.

Alexi Wilson

This is such a great place if you love poke bowls. The owner Jodie is so kind and welcoming and really knows her customers. Our attendant today was Nick. He was so nice and fun and hilarious and sociable. He made a real effort to make our lunch experience really special. My only suggestion would be to include rice cauliflower to the menu- which we love- though there is mixed greens for a gluten free option. Oh! And they have "pineapple ice cream" which tastes exactly like a certain mouse's theme park's pineapple ice cream. It's better though, bc is way cheaper.

Kendra Owen

Busy place. Decent gluten free menu. Food and staff are good.

Rhonda Sexton

I do not typically write reviews. But definitely feel that our experience should be shared. I will say that the service was great. The food and drinks were over priced and not very good. We started with the house Sangria. The initial drink tasted like soda. We informed our water and the second sangria was delicious. I ordered the special which was shrimp and scallops with pasta. I ordered just scallops and gluten free pasta due to allergy. The pasta was undercooked and the scallops were rubbery. There were 4 scallops in the dish. I didn’t want to say anything to the waiter. Very disappointed on taste of the dish. My husband had chicken Marsala. The “gravy was cold”. Again disappointing. When the bill came. My special dish was 45.99! I did ask our waiter what typically comes with the special. Didn’t get a straight answer. $20 for 3 scallops. So my pasta was 25.99. We paid the bill. 110. Without tip. I saw a manager on my way out. I explained the situation. He said I should have said something right away. They stand behind their food. Lesson learned. Didn’t want to be a complainer. He did give me a card for free entree next visit. Not sure if I will return. Definitely will not get seafood. The positives were that the gluten free bread was delicious and regular bread was very good.

Michelle R

Great place for sushi when im visiting my mom in the villages. Always very fresh tuna and salmon and they have gluten free soy sauce for us celiacs :)

Brandy Ellis

I went threw the drive through I ask for a gluten free bun and didn't receive it and had to wait for my food

Kayleen McGuckin

Yummy food! Gluten free bread!!!!!

Randy Lovoy

Great service and delicious food. I ordered the wings. Our food was taking a little longer than we expected to come out. Our server stopped by and explained the wings take a little time because they are cooked to order. They aren't precooked. It was worth the wait. Best wings I have had in a restaurant...ever. I also ordered a half stick of onion rings. WOW! So good. My wife enjoyed her chicken sandwich. Surprisingly, she was able to get it on a gluten free bun! She usually has to order her food without the bread. It's a drive for us to visit this place but we will find an excuse to go back.

Madelyn Marin

Services is good, servers are great, but gluten free, lactose free / skim milk should be added to menu , less butter in meal making could be helpful and healthier

RJ Spivey

Great place! Friendly, clean atmosphere, many Gluten Free options including a GF bun for burgers. My all time fave “side of the day” is mashed sweet potatoes. Sassy and sweet sauce is oh so good! Never disappointed at the hometown bbq taste of this place ❤️

Crystal McLain

Best fine dining around Marion county and surrounding areas. I would recommend this place the staff are warm and friendly makes ya feel like your family. The food is phenomenal. Chef Ivan is awesome and will come tableside to answer guest questions. Offers 90% gluten free and can accommodate most. Will be returning.

David Babinski

Gluten free pizza. I'll ask for well done next time, but very tasty. The meatloaf was very tasty as well. Ask for the specials, as the pork chop was amazing.

Glenn G

Gary at NYPD has his Schhhhhtuff together... WOW! The 6 of us all had GREAT meals! Cauliflower pizza for the gluten crowd, heroes and calzones all feasting on Awesome Garlic Knotz! Gave my PICKY EATER / Mexican hairless a taste and he could not stop eating the sauce! He loved the Calzone and garlic knots as well! (As long as they had sauce on em!) Next time I'm in town I will bounce right back there!