Top 25 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Cincinnati's Central Business District

Heather Iacono

Absolutely fabulous authentic Mexican food, dedicated gluten free. AAAAA+++++

Bernie Patton

Excellent food, exceptional service, and a cool vibe! The gluten free pancakes were good.

Joanna Heard

Staff were amazing and managed to fit us in, however, I definitely recommend calling ahead. Food was fantastic and there are plenty of gluten free options. My gluten free French toast was amazing and my partners "Mad Platter" was great too

Danielle Perry

Fantastic service and food and drinks! The chicken enchiladas, chips n salsa and the jalapeno cornbread were my favorites but everything was 10/10! Options available for dietary restrictions- gluten free/celiac

Brenda Aratani

I’ve ordered here a couple of times and the presentation, flavor, and cooked temperature is always on point! Staff really follows the ticket order. I love their gluten free bun.

sue levenbaum

Loved the food and the experience. Juan our waiter exceptional! I have a gluten allergy and he was extremely knowledgeable and the restaurant very accommodating. (FYI to those with celiac...you can eat most items from the menu and there is a seperate frialator). We cant wait to go back and try more items, and we will ask for Juan!

Julie Weber

We went after a Reds game, so the restaurant was very crowded. 2 of the 4 in our group require gluten free. The menu had limited selections marked gluten free, so we asked what needed to be changed to make the salmon Oscar gluten free. The waiter brings it out just as described on the menu and assured us it was gluten friendly. We ate it and it was delicious but hoping we don’t get side effects. It is difficult to dine out when you feel like your health is at risk.

Joey L

I went for a work lunch and asked for the gluten free menu since their regular menu has nothing but a reference to ask for it for gluten free. I am currently in the testing gluten free phase and I ordered their tacos. I was asked if I wanted the combo, which I thought include rice and beans so I said yes. The gluten free menu had zero prices. The tacos were $6.60 each! They were extremely tiny street tacos and should have been $2 a piece. The tacos were ok, not good, not bad. I was also charged a gluten sensitive combo fee of $3.29 I wasn't aware of. My total for 2 tiny tacos and a side of plain, unseasoned, no sauce, white rice, was $17.95. That is highway robbery and insulting. $18 for two tiny tacos is crazy! Service and manager were great but I will never go back and suggest you don't either. All in that ends up being $9 for a street taco, a tiny, 4 inch street taco. That's crazy.

Laura Brogden

Katie P was fantastic! She was kind and attentive for our whole meal. I have gluten and dairy allergies and she had the manager prepare everything to make sure it was safe!

Anthony Sodd

Dining at Jeff Ruby's in downtown Cincinnati was the finest restaurant experience I’ve ever had. The venue’s 1920s flapper-inspired ambiance near the fountain at Fifth and Vine set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive. The drinks were expertly crafted; I particularly enjoyed a couple of perfectly balanced Manhattans. The food was the highlight. I savored a perfectly cooked filet topped with crab meat, accompanied by fresh side vegetables, and ended with a rich gluten-free cheesecake. As someone with celiac disease, I was impressed by the staff’s conscientiousness regarding my dietary needs. There were six of us, and even with a full restaurant, we could clearly hear each other’s conversation—noise control was spot on. The bill was on the higher side, but the experience was worth every penny. I can’t wait to return.

Dawn Nekorchuk

Amazing! They had gluten free options and could accommodate me on my other dietary restrictions. The food, drinks, and service were awesome, and I plan to come back next time I'm in town!

Sol

Via vite is decent, an old staple, though I’d say not unbelievable. I have celiac, so I avoided the gluten free pasta based on other reviews. Got the steak which was good and octopus appetizer which was excellent, as well as the chocolate crème brûlée for desert (interesting but not my number one). Waitress noted the kitchen does everything they can to avoid cross contamination which was appreciated greatly. I had a mild gluten reaction the next day but not bad considering what I’m used to, so I’d say if you are sensitive to cross contamination you may want to avoid. Not sure if I’ll go back as I try to avoid all gluten when possible dining out.

Jennifer Z

We have been going here for years. The food is fresh and made on site. Their wild mushroom noodle soup is unlike anything I've ever had. Meatless, but hearty and filling. Enough to share for tomorrow's lunch. They make they own noodles, so they may run out if eating late, but the servers are happy to make recommendations. Open until 3am Friday and Saturday nights, this is a great place to have an exotic retro cocktail, shareable appetizers, and a fantastic, "not what you normally see as Chinese food in America" dinner. They even have gluten free options.

Mary McConnell

Still a fantastic breakfast and pretty darn good gluten free toast! The million dollar bacon was a tad to sweet for me this time...but that's probably just me. Great service, quick for downtown, and prices are appropriate. You'll need to find parking!

Abigail Wafford

Amazing place have ate there. Several times been in there once every time was amazing plenty of vegan options I get gluten-free and vegan. Atmosphere is very nice and customer service was very nice.

Sarah Denhart

We love Metropole. The wait staff is incredible. They know the menu forward and backwards. They were able to handle my allergy (gluten) without fuss. I never once felt unsafe. It's the kin of place I know I can try new things and still be safe and as anyone with a serious allergy can tell you, having that much faith in your Wait staff is almost unheard of. The drinks rock. Persephone's return is excellent on the summer drinks menu.

KARLA GILL

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great server. Gluten friendly

Tonia Herron

Very good breakfast. Loved the gluten free options they had

Michael Leenellett

Food is great, not many gluten free options, though.

Mark Waters

Good food, lots of options. Gluten Free options as well.

Javiera Monardez

This is a great place to be with a group. Service was fast, and the staff were friendly and kind with the kids. The Chili is so good! They put so much cheese on top of it too. If you are gluten-free, you can ask the bowl of Chili without the pasta. The cheese fries were ok. I don't think we will order it next time. Be prepared to try a new recipe of Chile, tough. It has different spices that make it special.

melissa rhodes

Awesome place! Tasty and creative cocktails and gluten free options! They have gluten free buns and the most amazing cauliflower crust pizza. Try the Sapphire drink! Live Music by Christian Michaels was fantastic also!

Pam Machenheimer

Mussels as a comfort food? Nailed It! Chefs really know what they are doing. Fish prepared to perfection. Servers were pleasant and very helpful in navigating menu. Great gluten-free options too! Clean, cool, open atmosphere great for people watching. Easy parking right across the street.

Samantha Foster

Places an order for 8 people on a Friday for pickup on Monday. Everything was ready on time. All the food was there and it was delicious! Great option when you have someone gluten free in the group and it had a vegetarian option for me!

Andrea Kline

The food was amazing. I wandered in after a long day of travel. The hostess was a bit rude and tried to get me to eat at the bar which serves burgers. I explained I wasn't looking for that kind of food. She then said well you know this is a 5 star restaurant and pointed to the menu. I said sounds great I would appreciate some decent food after a week of terrible travel and food. She reluctantly offered me reservation in 30 mins. I've never been treated so poorly by a hostess otherwise would given an additional star. I did the 3 course meal and the servings we're just right. Amazing food and the server was awesome in helping me navigate my gluten intolerance.