Top 12 Gluten-Free Spots for a Delectable Lunch in River North, Chicago

Zach T.

An outrageously delicious & positive experience eating lunch here today. Mia took exceptionally good care of us – my mom is celiac, and was so thrilled with the level of attention and care she got. On top of that, the food was showstoppingly good! The chicken kebabs, falafel, hamachi and hummus were all 10/10.

Roi-Lynne Johnosn

Bartender was great, staff were great! One star for the gluten free pizza crust. It was terrible. Rice paste is what is used and that made for the crust to be “chewy” while hot. When cooling down, pizza is rock hard. Maybe they should try using cauliflower crust.

Tabatha Phillips

Gluten, Vegan, and Vegetarian friendly! Soooo good! Loved it so much. Will return! Get the baked cauliflower!!

Emmy Johnson

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! So many options for people with celiac. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was 10/10. We will definitely visit again.

trinity h

Good GF buns!

Grace Dransfield

Unbelievable, have a wine whilst you shop. Incredible selection, love love love. Bellissimo

kristina dang

Maggiano was great! Not only was the food delicious, the service was excellent. I had the chicken saltimbocca. When seated, the waiter asked about if anyone had any food sensitivities and I’m severely gluten intolerant. He then invited the chef to come out to talk to me about my allergies/ sensitivity which was pleasantly surprising. Most chefs never do that. Overall, my boyfriend and I had a great time eating here. I’ll definitely come back again the next time I get to visit Chicago.

Dominic Cashman

Gluten free options and advise are excellent

TLC 2

Great experience at Pizzeria Uno. Medium deep dish easily feeds 2 people. Numero Uno pizza was delicious. All the toppings were cooked perfectly and were so fresh. We ordered bbq chicken pizza with gluten free crust and the gluten free crust is thinner than the regular deep dish.

Kay S

Stopped by here for a late lunch after a quick search for gluten free options in the area. So glad I did! Service was prompt and the staff member working the counter was super nice and helpful. Lots of great options, clean dining area and restroom, I will be coming back.

Julie Young

We had such a fantastic dinner at Bavette's on New Year's Day! We've been trying to get a reservation forever and now I understand why it's constantly booked. I have Celiac Disease and our server Rich was an absolute gem and put me at ease, explaining the kitchen procedures and how seriously they take GF and allergens. They also informed me about potential points of cross contact when I asked about desserts. We ordered the whole meal (except dessert) at once so it could be put in separately as an allergen ticket, which is checked by the manager. When each dish was brought out, they confirmed it was GF. Honestly, a lot of the menu is already labeled GF, so it helped knowing I hadn't requested anything special or modified. They even brought me house made chips to start while my boyfriend ate the regular table bread. We had the wedge salad, roasted chicken, brussel sprouts, and traditional filet. Then for dessert we had ice cream with hot fudge. Everything was beyond delicious and I didn't get sick from gluten! We're looking forward to another date night here. Highly recommend sitting in the lounge downstairs for a more intimate, special dining experience!

Allison Jones

Gluten free options are great. I've eaten here twice and haven't been sick. GF food comes out with marker. Symptomic Celiac

emily motta

So amazing! The chefs and server were so catering to my Celiac disease. Amazing food :)

David Wertheimer

Great homemade gluten free pasta

Antoinette Bello

Great vegan restaurant. Hard to find a restaurant that serves plant based options on the menu, but this place serves 100% plant based dishes. There are gluten free options also and if you have nut allergies, they will accommodate you.

Frank Weigel

Really loved that our server was very familiar with celiacs and could steer my wife.

Rachel Wadkins

Everything we ordered was great. Service was amazing. One of us has a severe gluten allergy and our server paid extra attention to her dishes. Can't wait to go back again!

Mariah Schultz

Sunda Lunch Catering was great. Our group liked the Chicken, Tofu and LOVED the Pad Thai. Our Vegan/Gluten-Free guest appreciated all the options available including the individual salad. The delivery order drop off was smooth. Sam was super helpful and made sure to check in with me every step of the way ensuring our order was correct and set-up the way we wanted. Thank you again (Nicole) for all your help with coordinating! I will definitely keep Sunda in mind for future staff events.

Isabella

jacob was a wonderful server! i have a gluten allergy and the resturant had its own gluten free menu! great atmosphere as well, definitely recommend!

Jessica Horn

Gluten sensitivity but server was VERY knowledgeable about ensuring food safety. Music was amazing. Outdoor dining clean and fun. Highly recommended.

Christin King

Visting from out of town and we have Celiac. Stopped in to try the gluten-free deep dish pizza. Ordered that and the Malnati Salad. Pizza was actually delicious, crust held up well and salad was amazing.

Janet

Wow! they really have the best vegan gluten free pancake🥞!!! tofu scrambler-eggless was delicious and wholesome. Big portions great value of your money. Amparo managed to take care of many customers with a very kind attitude, calm, charming, knowledgeable and extremely good on what she does. Eric and the rest of the staff are so friendly.

Matt L

Good gluten free options for my child.

Michelle McCrackin

Oysters, steak, they were very sensitive to my gluten allergy

jor A

Beautiful Italian restaurant. They offer courses, so take your time and enjoy the food. They have delicious gluten-free options. I would absolutely dine with them again. It's an elegant yet family-friendly atmosphere. And I really appreciate that they didn't rush us out when we finished our meal, and let us wait for our Uber at the table.

Sarah W

Delicious tapas restaurant with plenty of GF options you just need to confirm with your server about cross contact

Kay Clements

I stopped in one time when I was passing through using Amtrak and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for offering gluten-free optionsn

Neena O

Despite knowing the dish I wanted couldn't be made gluten free, they accommodated my request and were able to make it as gluten free as possible. The blood orange mimosas were amazing and we didn't have to wait long to get refills on our drinks. The manager came around to check on the tables which made it that much more personable.

Kim S

I'm happy to have found this place. I thought I would have to swear off gluten forever with my gluten allergy. But they accommodated my needs and walked away with a satisfied tummy.

Karen Jacobs

That was the greatest gluten-free pizza I have ever had!! It was fast, the waitress was very helpful, and it was so good!

Mary Wenthur

I got the tuscan scramble and it was DELICIOUS. I’m not a huge fan of breakfast foods sometimes but this was a fantastic mix of an Italian pasta and egg. With cheese, sun dried tomatoes, pesto, and chicken. No labels for gluten free items.

Jessiah Ardor

Excellent food, excellent service. My wife has celiac disease, and the gluten-free options here are amazing! There is good customer service, but every once in awhile you get lucky and experience greatness: this is what Chris P. exemplified. 5 stars. Would come here again and again.

Wendy Miller

Gluten free fried chicken!! Delicious GF menu including desserts! Came here for my birthday and left ordering another portion of the fried chicken to go, yes that's how good it was. It has been years since i had proper GF fried chicken. Service was a 10 and the atmosphere very cozy and elegant. Def recommend and will be back💜

Cory McEachern

Mind blowing Whiskey selection. Smoked brisket was delicious! Good have been a larger portion. Atmosphere is bang on. Several items marked as gluten free on menu 👍 Would go back again.

Amber Forbes

Hunter was the absolute best server I've ever had. He took my gluten allergy to a new level. Even checked the labeled on the condiments to ensure it was safe to eat. He was very friendly! I'd come back here just to see him!

Darian Greenfield

Great find for easy Italian food. Gluten free menu. Decent selection including gluten free pasta. Our server was cheerful and excited to talk with us. Would highly recommend for an easy affordable Italian dinner.

Rebekah Newman

Wonderful vibes and attentive staff. Food was very prompt even for a busy Friday. Looked like decent availability of open seating at the bar. Very much appreciated gluten free pasta options and that splitting a check was seamless.

William Hu

Admittedly pricey even for a raw vegan restaurant, but overall fantastic raw vegan food! I'm also impressed that they even changed the pizza to make it gluten free using Cassava! My only complaint, albeit a big one, is I wish they used maple syrup or monk fruit instead of agave nectar. Best raw vegan restaurant in Chicago hands down!

Ellie Dombrowski

Only one vegan option :( gluten free waffles were very good!

Megan Benjamin

Great vibe, good view. I can imagine it gets quite loud in here, but great for 12 on a Saturday after the brunch crowd clears out. 10/10 on the gluten free bun for my cheeseburger. So many gf options!

Laura Brammer

Thank you Alyse for a wonderful experience and making sure all of my food was gluten free. You were friendly and not over bearing and had a good attitude

Nan Reed Twiss

Our server Jose was incredibly helpful steering me toward gluten-free, dairy free, sugar free. Excellent service and wonderful food!

Eliza Campos

I ordered delivery from home so that it would arrive when I got to work downtown. The order came right on time, hot, delicious and with napkins, plastic cutlery and extra chili sauce. I could not have been more delighted. Tom Kha w/shrimp soup and Tom Sum salad were prepared perfectly and all the flavors were in balance! I appreciate how the menu gives allergen information. I’m Gluten Free and was able to clearly see which dishes would be safe for me to eat. Thank you, Star of Siam! I will be a repeat customer for sure!

Tong Nguyen

How to sum it up, let's say I will back in September I hope as I was blown away with their special and they even had great gluten free pasta. For two people you won't break over 50$ which is very surprising. This is by far best pasta I've had since I last visited chicago. No doubts they have a great outdoor seating but my little one is messy haha Thank you for your great food please keep it up

Cierra Maras

Clean seating areas, clean bathrooms. Food is amazing as always. As a celiac, I love that I can get a gluten free bun. I've never gotten sick eating here (gluten wise). Coming from MN this is a must stop!

Ryley N

Fun environment! One staff member especially deserves a gold star for assisting me. I asked them 1,000 questions, verifying that the food I ordered was gluten-free and they continuously assured me. And they were right! The rice side was very good.

Mike Moran

Rosebuds was recomended by a friend in Philly as an Italian place Frank Sinatra ate. I don't know it was this one as several were listed, but this one was great I sat in the covered heated patio and eas very comfortable. Nothing exotic in terms of food but had gluten free pasta, did add some chicken for protein, in delicious marina sauce. Had dairy free sorbet for dessert. Lovely server and it was great experience. Would love to go back.

Alexys Kelsey

Probably the best dinner I've ever had at a restaurant. Extremely gluten free friendly! Yura made amazing recommendations for us, including adding the side of bone marrow to our wagyu steak dinner. It is a must try! Additionally, we were seated in a really nice, quiet spot near a window, which we absolutely loved and appreciated. Out of three days we spent in Chicago and 4 restaurants, Roka Akor was the only place that told my boyfriend happy birthday and brought him dessert - I had made notes on all the reservations, even a Michelin starred place, ignored it. We came for restaurant week but will most certainly be back! Thanks again Yura :)

Katelyn S. Bolds

Awesome vegan, dairy free, gluten free options. Very well labeled menu. Good food that doesn’t make it feel like you’re eating healthy

Megan Granzyk

Kenn was fabulous and our food was absolutely amazing! The carbonara was insane…. The gluten free options were all delicious as well.