Top 38 Gluten-Free Late-Night Spots to Explore in Portland

Beverly-Jane Perry

Chef Emma created a fabulous Thanksgiving meal, served by the most pleasant and helpful staff. The service was excellent, the food was great for our gluten-free, vegan -adjacent diets!! I’d give more stars if I could!!

Seammus McGrath

Our bartender was amazing! The oyster selection was great and my girlfriend was very happy with her gluten free fried fish sandwich (with no upcharge on the gf bun!). I had the beet cured steelhead trout on special and it was beyond my expectations. This was my 5th or 6th time here and every time the level of service and food always exceeds the last.

Mitch Paine

Travel to Portland for a few days to get away and we heard that this restaurant had great gluten-free pizza. We went. I had a regular pizza. My wife had gluten-free. The drinks were great. The atmosphere was great. The view of the water was great. A must visit destination

Andrea Terry

As someone who is allergic to gluten and a few other common ingredients, I struggle to find good, satisfying, hand-made, authentic food pretty much everywhere. So when I say that Empire Chinese Kitchen's Orange Beef literally (and by literally I mean literally, not figuratively) made me cry - it is not an exaggeration. I had to choose between wolfing the entire plate down without taking a breath, like I wanted to, and savoring literally every single bite. The taste was sophisticated, nuanced, amazing - AND GLUTEN FREE. The waitstaff didn't blink an eyeball when I said I was celiac and did research up to and including calling the farm that is the source of their ingredients to check on another allergy for me. My dining companions similarly enjoyed everything on their meal, and I can vouch for the gluten free steamed buns, as well. I cannot wait to go back! It's an hour from my house, and I'm already counting my gas money.

Lisa McComiskey

The food was good and it had many g/f options. My daughter is celiac and told the waitress many times before ordering that she has an allergy. They then brought her food on a non gluten free bun. The waitress said “my bad” which then left my daughter to eat alone because they had to remake her food . This leaves a bad taste in your mouth. She never apologized, nothing. I was very disappointed. If you have an allergy beware, they don’t take it seriously.

Maren Devane

Gluten free grilled cheese no extra charge? YES. I didn't choose the celiac life, it forced itself upon me. This was a SUPER exciting find for the day after our bar crawl when we desperately needed carbs and comfort. The grilled cheeses were great but I was really impressed by the tomato soup, which I don't normally like!

Andrew Hoyt

Food and service was amazing the gluten-free options are awesome will definitely return

Benjamin Senecal

The Butcher Burger did a great job cooking the burger. The toppings went together well and produced an overall good experience. They offer gluten free buns that are a good size and taste good. The table seating is only outside with all the indoor seating being either at the bar or facing out the window. The inside does smell a bit smoky with all the cooking happening in the building, so you may want to eat outside if that bothers you.

Alex Tey

So glad we decided to eat here—good service, even better food. Panang curry was flavorful and mildly spicy, and the chicken was very tender. The tofu pad thai, which was served like an omelette, was also excellent. Gluten-free options were plentiful and clearly marked. A little on the pricier side, but we got what we paid for.

John Lopez

A small, very busy and festive environment that is worth the wait. The food here was amazing. This is a safe haven for celiacs (gluten free) and almost everything on the menu is gluten free with a handful of exceptions. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.

A

Love the gluten free pizza but hate the smell! I can’t believe the ventilation is as bad as it is. My clothes and hair smell awful. Will never eat-in again.

Becca Olach

Cool Portland hotspot, has lots of seafood options. I am gluten free and had some choices there! Staff is accommodating to allergies!

Bren Cueni

We both loved our pizzas. The Gluten-free one was quite tasty and the hubby loved his.

David Hudson

100% plan on returning to ViA VECCHiA. I will be bringing a ring to propose to either the Lumache or the waiter. I can’t decide which was better. All the cocktails were out of this world! Pasta (gluten free options (yay!)) was cooked perfectly. I want the bread and butter to be my best friend. And the beets small plate was the ideal appetizer to prime the palette. Highly recommend, I will be telling all my friends who visit Portland.

Rachel Delp

Tiqa is one of our top three favorite restaurants in Portland 🙌🏼 the people & food there are incredible. We love the lounge area, it is so cozy to eat and have drinks. You can't go wrong with their bar high tops, lounge or outdoor seating. This place is phenomenal! We always leave 'feeling' good which speaks to the high quality of Tiqas ingredients and authenticity. I am Gluten Free and have no issues eating here!!

Javier

Best pizza in town. Gluten free option.

David Morrison

We visited this place for the first time during our trip to Portland and were impressed by the view of the docks from the second-floor patio. When we returned a year later, we were happy to be back and sat in the same spot. It was a pleasant surprise to find that they had gluten-free options as our son is recently diagnosed with celiac disease. We were delighted to have a variety of choices that catered to his dietary needs.

Natalie Schulte

This place was good but at about 3 pm they were out of stock of a lot of their menu (almost all the sausage variations, some hot dogs, and some sides). They do have gluten free buns typically but they were out when I went so I just had to have the hot dog without a bun.

Emma “The Pale Whale” J

Food was incredible! I got sushi and ramen. Caters well to those with gluten allergy. Highly recommend.

Ian Jamieson

The Porthole was very gluten free friendly. There were options on the menu and staff were very aware of celiac issues. My wife and I enjoyed eating here. The seafood was very fresh.

Robert Newman

Hadn't been to the restaurant in quite a while as I had moved away from Portland. My wife and I stopped in on our last trip up and if was great choice. The gluten free pizza was very good and overall it was a great experience. I will definitely return next time I am in Portland!

Jessica Levy

Gluten free soy sauce is available. They also cook hibachi in the kitchen separately from the table if you need GF .

Zulfiya K.

In one word - exquisite! We stopped in Portland for a night on our way to Acadia. This restaurant was one of the recommended places in the podcast we listened to when driving, so we made a reservation on the go, what a successful choice this came to be! Got seated at the chef's counter - this is a jackpot seat as you see all the dishes come out and the chef was right there, kindly answering all our questions, as did the servers. We are spoiled in New York, but did this place give... - bluefin tuna crudo GF - the flavors are complex, but not too loud, the fish fresh & buttery - truffle braised leeks GF - cheesy, loved it, especially the fact that truffle was not overpowering - fried maine grains polenta GF - this was so unexpected heavenly, we could come back to Portland for this dish alone... the marigold leaves (we had to ask the chef what the little flavor burst leaves were)... fennel.. that crust.. soft melty fluff inside... mmm.... - bone marrow toast - if you're hungry, this will fill you up. It was tasty but we were waiting for a horseradish kick that never came (our expectations are our problem though). It could be that at this point we were just already full and also spoiled by the dishes that came before. - suckling pig GF - it looks as if it would be too fatty but it's not. It's perfect. It killed the pulled pork for me forever. I don't want to get any pork after this because nothing can beat it. - goat ragu al forno - the flavors were dancing and merry, a bit too salty to our taste, but it might be just us, otherwise perfection, never had a better ragu! - jasmine poached pear GF - we don't eat sweets, ordered a desert still, because evidently this is not an ordinary restaurant. For us, this was too sweet to taste any flavors. It could be we're just sensitized to sugar. We wish we got some veggies on the menu, because they looked fantastic! We definitely will next time we're in Portland. Lora was a class server, drinks on time, plates cleared out of the way at all times, no delays or wait times for anything, all questions answered, very pleasant manners. Thank you for working with us on gluten free options (for one of us).

Abigail Gustafson

Very cool, intimate restaurant. We ordered an array of small plates to share and they had a separate gluten free menu that I very much appreciated. Our cocktails were interesting but a bit off the mark. The sashimi was the best dish that we had and the mochi bacon was chewy and interesting.

Allyson Parenteau

The pizza was great! I ordered a thin crust Margherita pizza and my friend ordered a Sicilian slab. Both were good, but I’d definitely get the slab if I went back! Of note, there were not great gluten free options (just salad). However, there were good vegetarian and vegan options!

Ryan Rutledge

A great spot with lots of room and choices for beer. It's a great place if you're looking to meet up with a larger group of friends, or if you just feel like blending in with a larger crowd. It is also one of the few bars in Portland that has a selection of gluten free beers.

Whitney LeVasseur

Amazing pizza, the best I’ve had in a long time. Plenty of gluten free and vegan options as well as fresh quality ingredients. Ordering online or through the app is super simple.

Melynda Roy

Bartender was great, food was great, not a ton of options for a full food menu in vegetarian/gluten free but we made it work.

zephetria

Good food. Many great salad options that can be very tasety. Sadly, their salads are almost the extent of any gluten free foods they serve (I'm not sure if the salad dressing is even gluten free though), besides a gluten free pizza that may or may not turn your stomach inside out after... it's very tasety pizza and the gf crust is good on the pallet too but was very rough on my stomach. So if you are looking for good food you may find it here, but just be aware if you have food sensitivities.

jenn jimmo

Food was unbelievable. So fresh and flavorful. Interesting menu with lots of options. Server was helpful about gluten allergies. Everything was delicious. We came with our dog and sat outside, great meal.

Enigmah Archer

I have been a few times now. The first day with the new owners I had a waitress who seemed clueless, and when I went back, she was gone. The waitstaff since then has been wonderful! I am celiac and can't have dairy, but I have gotten the burger with a side salad. It is simple and delicious! I have gone with different folks each time and we have eaten our way through much of the menu...nothing has been mediocre yet!

Krystine

Iron Clad was love at first bite. The incredible tacos were enough to make Iron Clad a weekly routine (okay…sometimes more than weekly). I’ve eaten my way through the entire menu and have tried numerous specials, and I’ve had nothing but exceptional food every time. Seriously! There’s never been an “off” day, just consistently great tacos. Most of the menu is gluten free. As an added bonus, the people are what makes the experience special. The dedication of Dan, Joey, and co. is reflected through their food, and I’m always served laughs and good vibes along with whatever I order. This business is generous, gives back to the community, and uses their platform to advocate, which is important to me. Do yourself a favor and go get a taco from iron clad! …or six.

Joe O

Friendly service and they have gluten free brownies!!

Jessica Vallette

No happy hour for another month or so, unfortunately. Bartenders were friendly. The female lived up to my expectations when I asked her to make her favorite drink to mix, which turned out to be a nice twist on the Paper Airplane. The burger was outstanding, best I've had in 2021. Accomodating my gluten-free needs, they subbed a fresh salad for the bun at no extra cost. Now thats excellent customer service! I will be back with hubby in tow.

Kirsten Archer

The food was fantastic!! Lots of options for gluten free folks, which I was nervous about when my wife suggested we go there. We enjoyed it so much we ordered extra to take home. Definitely a must try!

Jennifer

Good coffee.. Hash browns are gluten free. I wish they would create a gluten free donut option (in sure others would too)

Nick K

Truly spectacular cuisine, worth driving 2 hours from Boston for! We're planning another trip just to eat here again. Had good support for gluten-free options

Adrian Burrow