Top 30 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Delight in Niagara-on-the-Lake

R

I have celiac disease and got sick at this restaurant. Our server Jennifer was terrible. I don't think my celiac was taken seriously at all. One of the people at my table who is not a celiac got sick with food poisoning as well. Had been here before as it had been a good experience but will not return anymore. It is not a cheap restaurant either. So if you are going as a celiac you might be ok or not. Overall not a good experience.

Laura Sánchez

It took a long time to serve us but the girls were excellent and the food was very good. They have gluten free options.

R

The food was okay, but not great. I had the gluten-free pizza, and unfortunately, the crust was disappointing—I’ve had better at Domino’s. My boyfriend ordered the chicken, which was dry and lacked flavor, and the rice tasted undercooked and slightly hard. My friend had the mushroom pasta, which she said needed more flavor, though she did enjoy it overall. The biggest letdown, however, was the wait time—it felt like almost an hour before our food arrived. On the bright side, our waiter was wonderful—super friendly and welcoming, which helped make up for some of the negatives. Overall, it was an average experience, but there’s definitely room for improvement.

Victoria Goulet

Amazing sushi! Very knowledgeable with allergies and even offer gluten free soy sauce! A great gluten free menu- was so exciting to eat new items I’ve never tried! I will continue to be back!

Kristen Bosveld

This restaurant and their staff went above and beyond to accommodate me. We went here for a bachelorette party dinner. I have a whole host of dietary restrictions (no soy, gluten or dairy) and I was expecting to have to bring my own food/ eat before. I emailed a week before we went and just asked if there was anything possibly that I could eat. They sat down with their chef and responded right away with a ton of options! I didn’t even have to ask about dietary restrictions when we got to the restaurant, the server Sarah already knew. The food was delicious and thank you to all the staff there for being so wonderful.

TBH Reviews

This restaurant was devine. We got the special Winter offer (where you get an appetizer, entrée and dessert for a per person price). Every course was tasty - standouts being the ribeye and tenderloin, which were both seasoned and cooked to perfection. The biggest highlight was the scrumptious gluten-free vegan chocolate coconut pudding, which was outstanding (and I keep thinking about it). Atmosphere and service were both also great.

stephane lacoste

Gluten free options are great. Chef walked the tables making sure all is well. I got lazy and ordered butter chicken and was impressed with how much it wasn’t the creamy sweet cliché butter chicken you get every where else. They were also very attentive to our 4-year old birthday girl!

Chris Wilmering

Super helpful staff and some of the best smoothies in Niagara! Sheridan helped my partner and I find vegan and gluten free options for our quick lunch as they were able to accommodate us not having a reservation. The food was healthy and fresh, and really delicious! Everything was clearly made from scratch and was well worth the short wait.

Kaitlyn Bullen

It's beautiful food is all really good. Gluten free friendly and vegetarian friendly.

audrey navello

Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Everything was delicious. Bobby, our waiter, was the best, he even spoke in French to us.

Rachel Hucko

Reservations not taken, but our wait for a party of five was not long. Hostess offers to take a drink order while you wait. Delicious cocktails and non alcoholic optionals. Patio seating is cozy and nice even though there is construction next door- lights are brought to tables when it gets dark which is a nice touch. Food was delicious - calamari and white beans hummus were nice starters. Cottage pie was the perfect home cooked meal. The Garrison burger was a perfect size with just the right amount of condiments (and an option of a gluten free bun was appreciated!). Steak and fries were cooked well and options to add something, like bleu cheese, were not a disappointment.

Erin Cabaday

Great gluten free pizza. Nice quiet place with good service.

Joanne

Shellfish Allergy not accommodated! I've been dining at the Farmhouse Cafe for at least a decade. Over time the restaurant has gotten busier and less customer focused. This week our family went for the Fish Special on Good Friday. I have a shellfish allergy. The restaurant would not pan-fry or bake my fish since with one shellfish item on their menu, they would not use the oil for my haddock. 3% of the population suffers from shellfish allergy, and no accommodation was possible. I am very disappointed but at least those requiring gluten free foods can be accommodated in the "gluten-free" oil vat.

Diana Galoiu

My experience here was a while ago but wasn't too bad. I ordered the vegetable panini, but I needed to make a change to remove an ingredient (cheese) and get gluten free bread due to food intolerances at the time, which have gotten better since. I was told that they couldn't do that because multiple foods were premade. I understood, but isn't the point of a restaurant to have 'fresh' food? They ended up creating a fresh panini, which I was greatful for due to the limited amount of vegetarian options. Yes, I could have chosen one of the other vegetarian options, except I couldn't because almost all (if not all) of the options had tomatoes, which give me a violent reaction if I eat them. That being said, the vegetarian options they had without tomatoes that day was limited to the panini or a 1 trio of dips. The rest of the vegetarian options all had tomatoes: feta bruschetta (tomatoes), salads (all with tomatoes), flatbread (tomatoes), penne tomato (tomatoes). Keep in mind the options as I was told were pre-prepared, so how could I alter them to be without tomatoes? The panini was also pretty small for the cost. The small salad it came with had a raspberry (all natural) dressing. That dressing had almost a neon pink colour and was so sweet, that it tasted artificial. The people I was with had fish and chips. Again, smallish portions. I was told the fried fish in beer batter was pretty good. That being said, we all had the same impression, that the food was bland, especially the fries. The portions combined with the blandness of the food didn't make the cost feel worth it, as it is pricier. The bathroom designs were awful, the rest of the interior was pretty interesting. The customer service was pretty good.

Elyse Alavie

Probably my favourite winery in the Niagara region, and not just for the hockey nostalgia! A wide variety of drinks, including wine, whiskey, and now vodka. The cream whiskey is a go to for me, even in the summer. Lots of good food options too, and even gluten free options. When I ordered a charcuterie board, they gave me gluten free crackers; there's gluten free buns for burgers. Lots to choose from (which doesn't happen often). Love coming here with my friends.

Beautiful Youth

My husband and I stayed at the hotel this past weekend. We had breakfast in the Tiara dining room and the food was incredible. WE had the same server both Saturday ad Sunday morning. For the life of me, I can not remember his name, it began with an A. He was wonderful, attentive and what a personality. Saturday night we came in for dinner, and Rose served us. Once again, she was incredible. My husband has gluten and lactose allergies. We spoke to Rose about the preset menu which had desert listed. We inquired about the gluten/lactose free dessert that we saw on the menu and she said that she would accommodate us, not a problem. He ordered mussels, without asking, they adjusted the recipe for him without butter. His entrée was the same. WE didn't ask for this but the fact that they did this for us, SIMPLY AMAZING. I can not thank you enough for this. A, Rose and the chef, kudos!! Food was simply superb and the service was wonderful. Thank you again.

Nicole Stewart

GREAT pizza, beautiful patio, great service! Gluten free pizza options Good wine! Definitely recommend

Georgina Chamberlain

One of our must-sees while staying at NOTL. Gluten free options were abundant. We chose the afternoon tea that came with a cheese platter beforehand- be warned, this is a LOT of food. This came with gluten free crackers and was a nice start, I just wish they disclosed the assortment of cheeses prior since some are an acquired taste. The options for gluten free were fantastic! I didn’t feel the least bit left out in comparison to my gluten full friends. I had a selections of sandwiches, scone, and sweet treats. The gluten free bread is on the dense side (hence maybe skipping the cheese beforehand) but every option tasted fresh and was delicious. Service was incredible, where they wait on you hand and foot, and are very knowledgable should you have any questions. An overall great experience.

Georgina Chamberlain

Went here for a girls night out and sat at the Chef’s area where you are able to sit and watch the chefs cook. The chef was an absolute rockstar, talk about lady boss! Our cocktails were delicious- order the margarita!! Gluten free pizza looked so good I had to have them double check it was gluten free! Crust was amazing, dough was delicious, just wish the pizza itself had more flavour to it. Desserts also stellar: panna cotta was refreshing and tangy, and my mum said the tiramisu was one of the best she’s had.

Alex F

Our favorite breakfast place! Gluten-free options available

Kat Devine

Jumped in out of the rain about 6:30pm tonight June 24. I tend to only take time for the positive reviews but it’s worth noting that the young man who served us, sandy blonde hair, was abruptly rude, especially for what little time he spent at our table. Everyone else around him hustled, smiled & was more than pleasant when we spoke to them. But this one needs work on customer service and stopping by their tables. The food was good but not enough quantity or variety on the charcuterie board. Could be a really top notch place based on the location! Our greeter was absolutely lovely, brunette female and knew our gluten free needs. But our server was really put out by our question about GF crackers or bread for a safe charcuterie for my husband who is celiac. I wish the brunette who sat us would have been our server.

Robert Doyle

Really enjoyed this place! Pizza was really good, both regular and gluten free. Big seating footprint means that it is just as good for date night as for family eat out. Ryan, our server, and great, and he was right that the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake is the best GF dessert in NOTL! We will be back.

Christine Smrcek

Good food. Fast service. Many gluten free/gluten friendly options.

Aidan Wilkie

Great food, gluten free options too.

Rachel Hucko

An amazing fine dining experience! We made reservations but arrived early after seeing a show at the shaw. They sat us early with no hesitation and gave us time to enjoy a cocktail before bringing over menus. Our party of five chose to do their six course tasting menu, which we were delighted to hear could be accommodated for gluten free for our parents. Each course was delicious, highlighting local ingredients (including honey from the pastry chefs own bees!), and was a true leisurely fine dining experience. Service was excellent; Anna, Jack, and Penelope were attentive and gracious. Their patio is a lovely place to dine.

Jill Dakin

Excellent food and service. Satisfied vegan and gluten free requests. A new go to restaurant with authentic Italian food. Portions were just right, maybe a little on the bigger side, definitely quality ingredients and care taken in preparation to match the price.

Anita Hertel

Tasha K

Couldn't serve us breakfast within 50 minutes and also sold out of gluten free pancakes which was the whole reason we went.

Mel Boyer

Delicious gluten free options offered here!

R

Our group of six visited last night for our final dinner of the trip, and it was an absolutely stellar experience—10/10 across the board! The staff were attentive and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We enjoyed two bottles of wine during our meal and loved them so much that we purchased them at retail price to take home. Highly recommend their Merlot—it’s exceptional! The entrées were perfectly prepared and hit the spot, and I was thrilled to find gluten-free pasta on the menu that I could enjoy without compromise. Chef Saad was not only talented but also incredibly friendly, adding a personal touch that made the evening even more memorable. A big shoutout to our server (I wish I could remember her name!)—she was amazing, always ensuring our glasses were full and making us feel genuinely welcomed. This is definitely a place I’d return to for another special occasion. Highly recommend!