Top 12 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots Across Midtown South, New York

Kerry Leccese

Everything can be made gluten free and there is a special prep area + designation for gluten free items. Literal paradise.

Marisa L

Excellent food, cocktails and service!

Laurie Jambor

My celiac daughter and I always eat here at least once each visit to the city. Never had any issues issue with symptoms and she is fairly sensitive to gluten. She always gets chicken fingers and fries while I’ve enjoyed several different sandwiches/burgers. Highly recommend as a quick stop restaurant

Lynn Sweet

They follow careful no contamination procedures and are very accommodating

Lex Andra

A super cool experience with amazing food. I only have a picture of the Tofu Steak, which was great. I loved the pancake platter appetizer and the baby dumplings. I will say I'm not a huge fan of vegan sushi I've had in the past but this one was great, just as good as " normal " sushi. Also- unless you're getting a ton of stuff, it's not insanely expensive. The "$50-$100" isn't wrong, but you can get a good meal for $30/40 if you just want an entree or to split an app or 2. I definitely recommend! Oop- and there's a gluten free menu too.

Claudia Milton

Good food but a bit oily. Great gluten free options.

Taylor

Melanie was our server and was awesome. She was very attentive and very accommodating for my mom who has celiac disease. My mom always gets nervous ordering at places but Melanie made it a point to make sure she was as comfortable as possible and had nothing to worry about. Definitely recommend if you’re gluten intolerant or celiac!

Pauline de Rooij

Great gluten-free and vegan food and lovely service! Timmy made sure we had a great time!!

Anna D

The main meal was great, and it was terrific that all the sauces are GF. Kiddo was very disappointed however that they use gluten marshmallows for dessert. I thought those went the way of the dinosaur!

Joel Balzun

They have gluten free bread which can’t be toasted due to cross-contamination. Frustrating as someone with celiac disease, but fine. But beyond that, my sandwich came out with pieces of egg shell on it… the server saw it, and was like “oh it’s just egg shell it’s fine” and went on his way. Yikes. Would not recommend.

Claudia Adriana

Very friendly service but the great thing is the gluten free pizza!!! I was worried about cross contamination, however they were careful and everything went well. The flavor and texture of the pizza was wonderful!!! The best gluten free I have ever eaten.

Emily T

Excellent celiac accommodation. Almost all pasta can be gluten free (homemade in house). Had the pasta a la vodka that was so good I worried they gave me the wrong dish! Also enjoyed broccolini and salad without any cross contamination.

Lyz Cao

Mariana (not sure if I'm spelling her name right) was a gem! She helped us with our food allergies (celiac). She got us our food in a timely manner so we wouldn't miss our bus! Even though it was their busy rush brunch hour, She took the time to take care of us at the bar. Girl was always making drinks, get another bartender back here to help her!

Dawn Williams

We loved our morning breakfast here, including an almond milk latte, espresso, coffee and orange juice. They even have gluten free bread which was the most unusual I've ever seen but quite tasty. I'm pretty sure it was the healthiest meal we had during our short stay in NYC.

Ali Searer

I'd never experienced Korean BBQ but my husband thought I'd like it, so we made reservations for our first anniversary while we were in NYC. It was excellent through and through, and the staff was very helpful in regards to my dietary restrictions! I'm allergic to gluten, dairy, and chicken, and everything on the menu was clearly marked. When they brought the sides and toppings, they went over which ones were safe for me and which ones were just for my husband. Everything was phenomenal. I had zero reactions, and if we'd had a microwave in our hotel room you bet we'd have taken a bunch of leftovers back with us!! We ordered way too much food but we wanted to try different things, and to our server's credit, he did tell us we had likely chosen plenty of food. 🤣

Leilani Rivera

We read all of the reviews and viewed the menu online, we were so excited about the gluten free pancakes but nothing was available. If you are specifically looking for gluten free items I would skip here and go to the restaurant around the corner.

Zuri Durkins

They offer gluten free options which is excellent!

Kaiti C

Placed an order online for a future time and it was immediately ready when I got there. I ordered the gluten-free breakfast sandwich w truffle mayo and it was delicious. Also got a smoothie.

Kerry Leccese

They offer grilled chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches! Just make sure to ask for a GF bun. It comes prepackaged to avoid cross contamination. The french fries are also made in a dedicated fryer, so they’re safe as well!

Kristen Gilmore

Greg Gidicsin

This is a great little spot for lunch sandwiches. I've eaten here several times and have gotten the vegan shawarma on a pita, it's delicious! For those with dietary restrictions, the menu is clearly labeled with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Jose Vidal Cueto

On the best vegan option I had in NYC. And also it could be Gluten Free

Ximo Villalba Pascual

Gluten-free Mexican food

Manuel B.

Corn gluten and dairy free tortillas/arepas filled with many options

Anna Buckett

Really good gluten free pizza - one of the best I've had.

Lesley Majzlin

Hands down the best authentic Thai food in New York City! Great decor, amazing service, fresh, delicious, original dishes! I spend my winters in Thailand and I’m very picky about where I eat Thai food in America and this restaurant absolutely is the real deal!! Tons of vegetarian options and even my aunt who has celiac was able to find things with no problem at all! The manager/server Boston was wonderful and catered to us as if we were the only guests in the place! Friendly kitchen staff that serves the food made to order delivered right to the table piping hot! 100% recommend and is now my go to place for Thai in the city! ขอบคุณ Kha! 🙏🙌

Cory Anderson

Wow delicious vegan food! So many good protein options for gluten-free (GF) and non gf folks including seitan, tofu, falafel, and more! A little over priced. Recommend getting food to go and going to Bryant park!

Debbie Gelb

Absolutely delicious pizza -- some of the best I've ever tried. Bravo has a no-frills atmosphere, fast service, and limited seating in the back. The pizza is kosher with gluten free options available. I would recommend the spinach mushroom slice.

Natalie Wright

Came in for a quick bite before a show. This was perfect for our family who each have very different food preferences and dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy free). The kids loved choosing their ingredients and creating their own unique meal. We will definitely be back!

Kyle Sechler

Dropped into L'Amico around 9:30pm on a Thursday night and it was fairly busy and we still were able to be seated and offered drinks quickly. Our food order was also taken quickly. We got the burrata to start and two gluten free pizzas. The burrata was heavenly especially with the warm squash as we were there Nov. 9th, so it was a great autumn touch. The GF pizzas were the best my wife and I have had. I've had a lot of pizza in my day and even been to New Haven, CT (pizza mecca of the world). If you gave me this pizza and told me it was a regular gluten flour pizza I would not have noticed a difference. I'm not saying it was as good as New Haven, but it was VERY good by GF standards. Crust actually had a crisp that GF pizzas never seem to be able to develop. I took a look at the oven when we left and that is definitely a large contributor to its success, but hats off to the chef for the GF flour mixture as well. Price was midtown Manhattan prices, but not over the top and I've paid more for worse GF pizza, so it's well worth it. We were very tired from a long day of work, but I'd love to go back and try a regular pizza (my wife is GF, but I am not) as I'm sure its amazing. Overall very nice place that I'd highly recommend, especially for the gluten free pies!

Shelby Carr

Exquisite experience! My fiancé and I chose this restaurant to celebrate his birthday and the experience was truly fabulous from start to finish! Everyone was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. I have a gluten free allergy and Chef Mike diligently prepared each course for me, informing me about any differences in my gluten free dish. To top the evening off, the staff kindly presented a birthday dessert to my fiancé. Wonderful atmosphere, kind people, delicious food - just wonderful!!

Mic Pirruccio

The most kind staff & quick, attentive service ! I'm celiac and was able to eat here worry free - they have a dedicated menu & tamari!!!!

josh reynolds

Nice lunch, pretty good burger. Gluten Free bun was good; didn't get sick so they did a good job. Conveniently near Penn Station.

Laura Ryan-Isaacson

Excellent! Such fresh and healthy options for picky people. We had hummus and Mohammed sliced up cucumbers for us because we are gluten-free. When the main course (beef kubideh) came out, it not only was awesome/ fresh/ huge, but there was a huge assortment of grilled fresh vegetables— such a wonderful restaurant. The price was so minimal for the quality and amount of food we received. Thank you Mohammed and staff. We’ll return when we are in NYC next!

Christian Rathbone

We love this place. The atmosphere is lively and fun, the servers are friendly and the food is always great. We end up getting more tacos than agreed every time! I'm gluten free and have several options. Equites and fish tacos are our favorite. Try them out!

Gavin Sokolof

For $21 I am very disappointed. The semolina bread was incredibly chewy, not fresh. They put one measly slice of prosciutto and the smallest bit of burrata, for $21 should be a crime. Anyone who thinks this is a top spot in nyc for an Italian deli sandwich is dearly mistaken. Save yourself the disappointment and order elsewhere. Positives: they have gluten-free bread and the sandwich ingredient combinations are good. That said, it’s not even close to being worth the price.

Clarence Poirier

Atmosphere is upscale NYC chic but unpretentious. Excellent service and amazing food. Server Nancy is the best there is. Very friendly, professional, and attentive to our needs (i.e. celiac, gluten-free). The garden salad was next level for a garden salad. Lamb chops were amazing (and gluten free with mashed potatoes). Bistro Burger (not gluten-free though) is also recommended. Desert wise, gluten free ice cream was available in several flavours (trust me ... go with Italian Espresso). For non-celiacs like my wife, the warm beignets will send you to dessert heaven.

Gabrielle S.

My experience here was fantastic! I am gluten free and dairy free and ordered the saffron chicken. It may have been the best chicken I’ve ever eaten in my whole life. Our server was also super kind, attentive and energetic. I will be back!!

Kay Ricciuti

Such a great find! We stopped in for brunch and were not disappointed. Seated immediately - the staff are great and the food was amazing. They do offer gluten-free options.

David Place

Li

Very nice staff, great food, helped me to the disability restroom, the tvs are very loud, ice tea is fresh, and they have gluten free buns!

Muriel Smith

Great pizza! Gluten free options

Paola Toledo

Excellent gluten free pizza

Grace Martini

Great soups!! Even had dairy and gluten free options! Guys were super nice too :)

Lindsey Lowe

Ordered the ham and cheese baguette with the gluten free alternative. Wasn’t expecting a baguette but the sandwich was horrible and sloppily put together, especially for $17. Really disappointed.

Pamela Schoenrock

Joanna Rollin

Jasmine Nears

One of the best steak places in NYC. Hands down. You come in, you leave happy. It has a classic NYC feel you can't beat. Been going here for 5 years now, faithfully. Always a favorite, especially on date night. Hubby is gluten free. You can't go wrong with a Porterhouse to share between two very hungry or three moderately hungry people. Side of German Potatoes. Sauteed Broccoli to be healthy. Drink a Manhattan while you are at it.

Rebecca Radillo

Had a great time at Marseilles. Sara clearly pointed out both gluten and soy free options for us, was incredibly helpful and attentive, and made our first visit here a great one. She is the best and I would definitely return!

Lidón Muñoz

A place to eat well and cheaply. They have a gluten-free option. You can eat there or take it away