Top 50 Gluten-Free Places Across the District of Columbia for Late-Night Cravings

Leslie Gluten Free Finds

One of the few places with a dedicated gf pizza oven. The pizza is great. They'll also make a gf "focaccia" using the pizza crust which is also delicious. They also have gf pasta.

Simone Gillespie

Very knowledgeable waitstaff as well as a clearly marked menu. We went for Restaurant Week and I was so thrilled to be able to participate in the RW specials. Two thumbs up for a stress free experience as a celiac!

Roberto Ruggiero

100% Gluten free. Paradise for celiacs. Chips with guacamole and amazing spicy sauces. Tacos with different meat and fish offerings. Remove the fried prawns, pork belly and duck. All very tasty.

tatumn ballou

Exceptional service! & Amazing gluten-free food! Had no reaction whatsoever! As someone with Celiac I felt confident eating here and staff was very knowledgeable!

Brett Murphy Hunt

Absolutely DELICIOUS tacos. OMG I wish I could teleport these to Boston. The cornbread was also so delicious!! What drew me to this place was the fact that the menu only marks what HAS gluten instead of what can be made gluten-free, suggesting that the menu is quite expansive for gluten-free diners. While yes, it is, the caveat is that there is significant cross-contamination for fried items. So, I was lured by the taquitos, but the bartender told me that they’re fried in the same oil as other items that aren’t gluten-free, hence the cross-contamination. I think they should be more straightforward about this on the menu when one looks online ahead of time. Otherwise an excellent experience with still some amazing choices.

Cc F

Gluten free menu

Rachel Redinger

Historic, beautiful, amazing food with gluten-free options. It was perfect.

Keya Gal

Lots of choices. Great for large-scale groups with all kinds of dietary needs including gluten free options

Sonya Hu

Lovely and cozy eatery serving a variety of classic American and fusion fare, with a wide selection of great vegan and/or gluten-free options. I visited this location for brunch and got their sweet potato skillet, which included a generous helping of brown rice mixed with sauteed kale and sweet potato, then topped with a beautiful poached egg. The meal was simple, yet so incredibly tasty. While their food is delightful, what has made Busboys & Poets a long-time DC favorite and cultural hub is its ambiance. It's one of the main "cool" places in the city, with its relaxed vibes, open mic poetry nights, and adorable little shop featuring small artists from across the District. The K Street location also features a lovely little bar serving both caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, which is a delightful spot to sit if you just want to enjoy a drink or casual meal. The entire staff is super friendly, so sitting at the bar is a surefire way to have a delightful conversation with the bartender, as well as to people watch or just soak in the vibes.

Elaina Holko

Love it here. So cozy and chill. Amazing welcoming vibes. Delicious food. Lots of gluten free options!

Alice Mauri

First time eating Mexican food and we fell in love with it! The staff is super helpful and kind, their suggestions made our day and the entire menu is gluten free. If you are not used to alcohol though the frozen margarita is really strong, be careful.

Amanda Long

Absolutely delicious pizza! The GF was amazing and my whole family enjoyed their meal and service was fantastic. Highly recommend!!

Laura Hunter Kirk

Not many gluten free options, loud, had to go get menus since no one gave us any

Marie Leilani

Lunch and dinner for gluten sensitive

Leslie Gluten Free Finds

Many gf options on the menu. They're clearly marked on the menu. Had a great steak and mashed potatoes. They also have gf sushi, salads and more.

Alexis Rakochy

Got takeout from here. Great pizza, gluten free pizza is delicious and comes with its own cute cutter. Love it.

Kobbi Gal

The food was very disappointing. We had the lasagna, the basil chicken pasta. The taste was mediocre, the gluten free pasta was good. The portions, especially the lasagna was ridiculously small. We got cocktail, something with ginger, lemon, honey that was flat and bland. The afogatto was also average. The service was pretty good and the place was packed.

the cozy experience

This restaurant has great atmosphere, really accommodating servers and really beautiful decor. We called ahead they do allow outside cake but we needed to bring our own serving materials so we came prepared cutlery, plates, and knives, but it turns out you only need bring a knife and cut it yourself to avoid the $3 per person cake fee that we learned about upon arrival. (On the phone they just said bring everything and they ended up bringing out plates and silverware??) But no cake fee was incurred so that was nice! THE MENU did a great labeling of dietary restrictions cause our group had a celiac, nuts allergy, and dairy allergy separately which made it hard to share plates and eat family style as intended. However our server didn't know which dip was which on the sampler platter and we had a brave allergic and restriction-less soul figure it out but she wasn't sure other than the fishy one. Also I had a coconut allergy and that ingredient wasn't listed but must have been in some of the dishes cuz my throat was a little itchy when I left. However this is a fancy restaurant and I was disappointed in almost everything I tried. Dip platter was hit and miss the cauliflower was the best but it's hard to mess up cauliflower, the rice seemed like it had cloves in it, I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd noticed that in the ingredients list, the borek was most disappointing of all, and the portions where tiny. The beef noodles the meat was hard. My friend that ordered the lamb kebab seemed most happy and she's the only one who finished her portion without comments. I will say other people liked the borek and maybe Turkish neighbors at the dupont farmers market raised my expectations for that particular dish too high cuz they give me really good and big borek every week lol. Price: We spent 50-100 per person that included a compulsory 20% tip but it would have been in the 35-40 range if we hadn't been covering for the birthday girls portion.

J Garcia

Highly recommend my favorite, the croquetas de jamon. The gambas al ajillo paired very nicely with the Espinicas a la Catalana, and the red wine sangria was delicious! Their allergy menu makes ordering food very easy for those with gluten allergies.

Michela Gray

Our server James was wonderful! James asked immediately if we had any food allergies, and when I said I couldn’t have gluten and dairy, James immediately went through the entire menu with me to let me know what I could have! James brought me a paper version of the menu and marked up the dairy allergens and how we could modify dishes after speaking to the chef!! I have never had anyone walk me through a menu like that- it was lovely! (Gluten is marked on the menu but dairy is not, would be an easy fix). Our hostess was also great making sure that we had seating options that worked with my wheelchair. Food was delicious too! My only critique is that the bathroom doors are really heavy to pull and push in a wheelchair and should be replaced with lighter ones. Visited on 5/8/25

E.L. Marchant

We enjoyed a great dinner at Joe's. We were able to get a last-minute reservation while in town for one night. The food was excellent, but the service was top-notch, and I would give our server, Jeffery, 10 stars if I could. First, they were extremely accommodating with my extensive food allergies. My son and husband have no food allergies, so they got to enjoy a lot more than me. I opted for the grilled seafood platter that came with scallops, lobster, and shrimp and for a side sautted mushrooms. Everything was made gluten-free, also dairy, soy, peanut, and treenut free. It was hearty and delicious and I don't often enjoy a meal so much, especiallyseafood. It's hard to find places that can accommodating me. My son got filet with crab Oscar and my husband a ribeye with bearnaise. They shared a mashed potatoe and a lobster mac. Jeffery was attentive and funny, and we enjoyed his stories. It made the experience even better. We are looking forward to eating there again next time we are in town.

Juan Manuel Gambetta

Their staff made all the difference, they went above and beyond to help us with our gluten free options! Food tasted great, at a reasonable value.

Emma Ruggiero

Everything here is fresh and delicious. So efficient and comfortable, and everyone who works here is so nice. Great place to work during the day or grab a meal with friends. So many options if you have a crowd with different preferences/restrictions and accommodates allergies (like gluten). Love!

Gwyn K

Had a great time here! I have celiac disease which can be very stressful when traveling. This place was suggested to me as they have protocols to avoid cross contamination. After placing my order a manager came over and said my waiter had let her know that I have an allergy/sensitivity and that they take it ver seriously. She said they work hard to ensure there is no cross contamination and that my food would come out with a red flag to confirm it is gluten free. This made me feel very comfortable as I didn’t even ask to talk to anyone they just did it! I had gluten free rigatoni alla vodka which was good. I was so happy with the service that I came back today for breakfast and had some of the best home fries I’ve ever had! Highly recommend this place, food, staff, and atmosphere are all great.

Alyssa Woods

The menu is well marked for allergies. I order takeout and come here fairly often and never get sick as a symptomatic celiac.

Liz L

DC Pizza was amazing! I built my own pizza and it was phenomenal. I got the gluten-free crust and it was incredible. It is definitely on the thinner side, but the regular crust seemed to be more typical and doughy. I also got the spicy tomato sauce which was the highlight of the pizza alongside the hot honey. Surprisingly, the vegan cheese melted evenly as well and didn’t overpower any of the other flavors. Overall, I highly recommend this place and would absolutely eat here again. I especially recommend this place for those with dietary restrictions. They can easily accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets.

glen garrow

Ordered a gluten-free pizza, they charged my credit card, then set my wife a text saying they are out of gluten-free 2 minutes before the delivery time. You can't talk to a live person and mo refund. Wth never got the pizza.

Melanie Jackman

Absolutely fabulous experience. Our waitress was wonderful, customizing our "tour of the world" to accommodate my gluten allergy. Every single dish we had was amazing.

Jess Peck

Obsessed with this place. Was in Dulles for two weeks and managed to get down to DC twice and went to District both times. I had their breakfast tacos the first time and their regular tacos and chips/guac the second time. You order on kiosks which is fun and easy and get to choose between like 25 different topping options. Their corn tortilla tacos come double wrapped and all bundled up together so they taste authentic and delicious. I got pretty much all the toppings. Their medium salsa is to die for. They have impossible chorizo and an option to select Gluten Free which was amazing. The guacamole was flavorful with a nice hint of lime. I love a good taco but these tacos were life changing🤌🏼

Scott Tillema

We really enjoyed our experience here. With our allergies (gluten and dairy) the staff was attentive and flexible with our needs. It’s always appreciated people know what is in the dishes they are making, and we were either redirected to other choices or a modification can be made. The deviled eggs were prepared without dairy (in the mousse) and they were still delicious. Green beans and sweet potatoes were paired with our steaks and they amazing. We also enjoyed our cocktails — Manhattan Noir — which were prepared perfectly, and topped with three Luxardo cherries. Atmosphere was great as well. The boardwalk area is fun and vibrant. The Grill makes an excellent choice for a higher end meal in this area.

Olivia Brown

The chocolate torte is so incredibly delicious! A must-order! I am gluten free and they are very accommodating. The chocolate torte is gluten free, in addition to many of the pastas. We ordered the gluten free sausage and broccoli pasta, which was very good. The sausage is not spicy (which I like).

Ashley Steimel

Filomena is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in DC. Everything about it is delightful - the food, the service, the ambiance. Decorations are always changing for the season and so fun. The burrata appetizer is seriously one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, and they have delicious gluten free pasta. Love, love, love!!

Maria Trakas

Food and drinks were delicious and the staff was very attentive to my Celiac disease.

Jessica Smith

I highly recommend this place—Amazing food! Amazing environment! Amazing people! LOTS of gluten-free friendly and vegan options. 💗

Shelley

There is a difference between a weekend menu (eggs Benedict and oatmeal) and a week day menu (not as good) so do not be fooled. They did make and exception to allow for the oatmeal since I can not have gluten making the service great.

Stuart Dotson

I dropped by with my partner after a soccer game at Audi Stadium. She's gluten-free, and I'm gluten-full. Neither one of us had ever tried a Detroit-style pizza. Let me tell you, it was amazing. She said the gluten-free pizza was the most amazing she's ever had. I tried it as well and I agree. I have no idea what kind of magic they summoned to conjure up a fluffy crispy crust. It was a delicious pizza you could drop the "gluten-free" adjective from and no one would blink an eye. The gluten-full pizza was also amazing. Definitely one of the better pizzas I've had in town. Detroit-style pizza reminds me a little of Roman-style pizza. The crust is thicker and airy, like a focaccia. The bottom is crispy. There's a bit more sauce than other styles. Last but not least, we do have to mention our waiter Hafez, who was very friendly and accommodating. He answered all our questions about the gluten-free crust ingredients with a fantastic attitude and made our days and experience at Emmy Squared that much brighter.

BC S

The food is quite good. I really enjoy the oysters Rockefeller as it is one of the first I have seen that is gluten free and tastes good. Typically I order the steak frites which is always good. The other times when I have ordered things such as the chicken sandwich and schnitzel, I have not always been pleased. I believe the chicken sandwich is juicy, but a tad bland. For the schnitzel, it is definitely not traditional. I saw the idea of what was being put out, but it did not fully resonate with my palate. Nonetheless, I hope to be back soon for a couple drinks and oysters.

Andrea B

Eddie was awesome! Super attentive and was well informed about gluten sensitivities. He ensured that anything I ordered wouldn’t have gluten. I really appreciated this.

Charlotte Kropf

I had to double check two different times to make sure this was actually gluten free… genius! Thank you!

Amanda Sutter

Gluten free cheesecake! Need I say more??

Vicky Pohlen

Good food, decent gluten free options, really friendly and competent staff.

Camila K

&pizza - Hotel Hive is an excellent stop for lovers of personalized pizza 🍕✨ This place allows you to choose your own toppings and assemble your pizza on the spot, exactly how you want it, which makes each visit unique and special. 👌🥗🍄 A great advantage is that they offer gluten-free dough, ideal for those looking for more inclusive options 🌱👏. I tried a custom combination and it was delicious, with fresh and well prepared ingredients. The pizza cooks quickly, which is also perfect for those who don't want to wait long. The atmosphere of the place is modern and relaxed, ideal for a quick bite to eat or enjoying a casual meal with friends 🏙️✨ The prices are affordable for the quality and customization they offer, making it an excellent option in DC. &pizza - Hotel Hive combines flavor, inclusive options and an interactive experience that makes it stand out, as in all its branches. Highly recommended! 🍕🙌

Draia

I had heard many good reviews and had wanted to try this restaurant for a while. The restaurant is a nice place to have dinner with friends, enjoy a date night, or have a drink at the bar by yourself. I really liked the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant, and the service, food, and drinks were good. I also appreciated that they had many vegan and gluten-free options. Our waiter recommended the 40-layer lasagna, and it was good. I will definitely be back for drinks and to try other items on their menu.

Alberto Caeiro

Overall, it's okay. The premise is that you realize that this is a bar and not a pure restaurant. Evaluate the food with 4 stars based on bar standards and 3 stars with restaurant standards. Business was very good. There were still many empty seats when I took my seat at 16:55. By 6 o'clock, it was full and people started queuing up. The environment is very good, but there are two problems. First, the music is too loud, which somewhat affects the dining experience; second, there are a lot of fine dust floating in the air, which is very conspicuous in the sun. Taking advantage of happy hours, I ordered a dirty martini. Between vodka and gin, I chose the gin, which was average and not very tasty. Gambas al Ajillo garlic shrimp is not delicious, not very fresh, has a fishy smell of quick-frozen shrimp, is not processed very well, and is far inferior to Jaleo's garlic shrimp. Roasted pork belly is crispy and charred in the mouth and delicious, and the aroma of fat is fully brought out, but it feels too greasy as you eat it, and the layer of aji amarillo sauce underneath can't relieve the greasiness. Flank steak is also delicious, but sometimes the burnt parts are a bit bitter. Eggplant caponata is very cool and soothing, and goes well with greasy pork belly. Jamon Serrano ham is very delicious, delicious and refreshing. Bread is free and tastes average. It's okay to dip it in olive oil. The grilled octopus still tastes like Chinese gluten, which is not delicious. Finally, I want to complain about the price: tapas in Spain focus on cost-effectiveness and affordability, but in the United States, the price is several times higher. Paying a lot of money to eat a small dish, to some extent, loses the original fun of tapas. Japanese restaurants in the United States, especially izakayas, also have similar problems. All things considered, it's worth revisiting occasionally. 2023/9/15

keith singleton

Food is great, amazing gluten free options for those of us with celiac disease. I recommend.

Aidan Stephan

Daniel A. Was a great server, he knew what was gluten free, which helped my partner and I. Would recommend him to anyone there. He asked if we were there for an occasion and hooked us up. Excellent job.

Jared Sahleen

Great food, reasonable gluten safe options, breakfasts are great, you have to try a Ted tart.

P Cahiwat

comfortable setting and knowledgeable staff. had dinner with family who has celiac and they were able to accommodate them appropriately.

Kash Arora

I had high expectation for Zaytinya and the food was absolutely delicious but the service and atmosphere could have been much better. We ordered one drink and it showed up 30 minutes after our food showed up. The atmosphere was also not amazing. But we did wipe our plates clean. They gave us some carrots and cucumbers as a gluten free option to replace the pita.

Iyassu Kebede

First time at this location but not first time at the franchise. Atmosphere and general service: We had to wait a minute or two for the hostess to come talk to us and seat us (it was a Sunday afternoon and we were the only ones standing at the door so it wasn’t busy). After seating, we waited about 10-15 minutes to get water or any type of service. We flagged down two servers and the manager in the process. The menu for that specific time (brunch) had multiple items marked as unavailable for weekend brunch, which made no sense…why put it on if it’s not available? Or at least, write it in something else other than 8.5 font. The restaurant was at less than 50% capacity but food took almost 30 mins. We came in at 2:20, they took our order at around 2:35, food came out at 3:01 (two basic entrees and an app). Food runner was fake-nice and passive-aggressive…uncalled for. Server (after assignment) was really nice. He did his best, all things considered. Manager tried to help as well, which was nice. Food: App: we got crispy Brussels sports. Perfect amount of sweet and savory, pretty on point. Would absolutely get it again. Entree #1: vegan chicken sandwich. Was meh. The soy protein had good texture and consistency but it was lacking flavor. Even dipping it in ketchup and dowsing it in hot sauce couldn’t rescue it. Entree #2: Lamb burger with gluten free bread. Meat was pretty good, well seasoned. But bread was cold. Not warm, just cold. Fries with entrees: cooked perfectly but again, they lack flavor (but ketchup and bbq sauce rescued them…thank god). I will not come back to this location and I’ll think twice before going back to another location. But I just might door dash them Brussels sprouts.