Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Downtown Victoria

No MSG No Garlic Foodie

We decided to visit Victoria after finding several restaurants offering vegan food. Since Be Love is dedicated vegan and also gluten free, it was my first choice. However, there wasn't that many items on the menu to my taste, but since they promise seasonal items, I had hoped that there would be some pleasant surprises. The rest of my party decided to order organic red and white wines by the glass. I chose Earthblood Tonic juice made with carrot, beet, celery, kale and ginger. It was very refreshing and looked stunning. The Mac Bowl appealed to me because it claimed to have braising greens, seasonal vegetable, and broccoli. I was warned that the sauce contains garlic, but I took a chance hoping that it would be black garlic rather than fresh garlic. Fortunately, the garlic was hardly noticeable and I was not affected. It was a very rich dish and I loved the creamy taste of the sauce. The roasted hazel nuts were strange and tasted as though the vegetables still had soil/sand/grit. I was disappointed with the scant amount of greens and vegetables, and if I had known, I might have asked for extra vegetables. And of course, I could not finish it the macaroni. If it wasn't for the 'gritty texture' I would have rated this four stars. My friends ordered the daily special gluten free ravioli with nettle. They all loved it. We also shared a platter with flatbread, cashew cream cheese, apple & beet chutney. I was only able to have one item because the rest were heavy with garlic.

Ariel

I went on a personal Fish n Chips tour at every place in Victoria. This was BY FAR the best one. The staff really made sure we had a welcome experience too (I was brining an out of towner...). I always 75,000/100 recommend people to go here. Great place to bring my 'Celiac' Sister too!

Alice Trombley

Thank you for making pizza that I can actually eat that tastes amazing. Finding a gluten-free/dairy-free pizza that doesn’t taste like chemicals and sadness is a true feat. ❤️

Kathleen Oneill

Made me a gluten free pizza in under 10 minutes because we needed to catch the ferry! Delicious and speedy

Anthony Carr

Green Cuisine is a Victoria gem. My friends and I regularly order take away and sometimes eat in. The food is always hearty, tasty and great value for money. If we ever have visitors, I tell them to check out Green Cuisine. No one has ever told me they weren't impressed with the food on offer, the prices or the wonderful desserts. As a person with Gluten sensitivities, this place gives me so many options. LOVE IT! Can't recommend this place enough. Long may it continue to provide Victoria with affordable, yummy, no nonsense food.

Chelsea T

Awesome spot, delicious food… always great service! As someone with celiac disease too, it’s a treat to find a gluten free location as well.

Steve Sakamoto

Amazing food, very friendly and accommodating service, and the vibe is incredible - especially when the band is in the house.I don't know what they put into the focaccia bread, but if go there and pay full pop for the bread alone. It's like pastry - a little crisp on the outside, delightfully fluffy inside, and the dusting of salt flakes...magic. When I say the food is amazing, I mean the food is AMAZING (the 'Sophia' is as tantalizingly delicious as its namesake). Extra points for the gluten free pasta option!

Lisa Hermann

They don't have many gluten free options. I ordered and was assured that the kitchen will take care. I got sick later that night as I have celiac disease. So care was not taken.

Dan Morgan

My wife ordered gluten free, she was served gluten. She is a celiac. Unacceptable. No apology from the server or manager. The item was also left on the bill. I honestly can’t believe this is how this restaurant operates.

Midori Frisk

Rice bowls are surprisingly good and also gluten free (celiac safe)

thomas scherbak

Gluten free biscuits are to die for if you have the itch of a place you should go. Also their specials when ever I have been have always just hit the spot

Emme Abbs

We loved our visit to Finn’s. Great service, food and atmosphere. I had the seafood linguine, my partner had Finn’s burger on a gluten free bun, and we shared the bison Carpaccio to start. Everything was delicious. Sad I didn’t get any pictures.

Wyatt Miller-Unser

Barts is great, affordable food, good selection of drinks, lots of menu items are Gluten free or can be made gluten free.

dan shalloween

Great staff, delicious food and reasonable prices. Lots of gluten free options for my partner.

Jenna Wenkoff

I ordered pick-up and told them over the phone that I have Celiac Disease and needed them to avoid cross-contamination. When I got home I realized two of the dishes were deep fried. I called them and discovered that the two dishes were deep-fried in the same oil with gluten. Going forward I hope they remove the 'gf' label next to foods that are fried in a contaminated frier, and train their staff to tell customers with allergies about the frier. No hard feelings, I just hope this review helps!

Ashley Fuccenecco

Very disappointed in my experience here today. The lady at the front till was very kind in explaining their Gluten free menu to me and made me feel comfortable ordering here since I am Celiac. My food was brought out and after I took one bite the same lady ran over and told me to stop eating right away as she failed to note that my order was Gluten Free and for a Celiac! She mentioned she’s glad she caught it quick enough - clearly doesn’t understand Celiac Disease and the importance relating that information to anyone dealing with this order and the fact that it’s to late and I’ve already ingested WAY to much gluten from that 1 bite. Incredibly glad I don’t have a severe food allergy that causes an anaphylactic reaction as her carelessness could have seriously impacted someone’s life. I am in for a very horrific next 24 hours and yes she was apologetic and made me the gluten free order very quick but this is still not acceptable. I will never return here as I do not feel this establishment takes Celiac Disease or even food allergies, for that matter, serious AT ALL. And for those of you thinking it was probably super busy it was completely dead when I came in and ordered (because I’m aware my orders need that extra time and I plan accordingly). Also pretty bad for no management to come out and chat with me after the fact… and no I did not get my 30 dollars back for my 3 tacos… but the lost money is the least of my worries. Celiac people beware!

Ryan

The only slight complaint was from my senior parents. The temperature inside was too cold. It was January and sat next to a fireplace. The waitress who was AMAZING tried her best to turn the heat up. It was just a drafty area. My daughter, who can't handle much gluten, was very nicely provided with cucumbers and tapanade for her bread course. My parents both have allergies and were informed during each course that the items were both shellfish and tree nut free. Our server seemed very sincere, and the table maintenance was impeccable. The food was great as always. If you understand great Italian food and the way to approach the menu, you'll be in for a treat!

Suzy

Gluten free pizza was pretty good! The pasta, on the other hand, was terribly over salted. Service was quick and pleasant.

Christie Fraser

Celiac friendly. Gluten free fryer for fries and gluten free gravy. Delicious gf poutine. So glad we stopped by.

Sybrenia

Amazing place highly recommend, from the atmosphere really elegant place to the service we had josh as our server and he was amazing very helpful in gluten free options as my fiance is celiac, the food is amazing really good they even have gluten free bread which is delicious very light and fluffy very hard find in gluten free( I Want the recipe ;)..) the food was so delicious definitely would go back amazing time the drinks were good just overall 5 stars

E G

Celiac safe-Gluten free fryer. The gluten free halibut was amazing! The patio is lovely. The service was great, efficient, personable & friendly.

Justin Malhi

Quality food and experience! A great number of gluten free items. We came her last year and every food item was honestly amazing.

Xyrina Gutierrez

Love, love, love! Came here a few weeks ago while visiting town. My boyfriend and I were in a bit of a rush to get back in the ferry so we wanted something quick and easy. Luckily, Bodega had space for us on the patio and the service was so quick- we were able to enjoy our food without stressing. We ordered four dishes which was the perfect amount for us to share, as well as some olives to snack on. Each dish came out as we finished the last which was great. I was pleasantly surprised that they offer gluten free focaccia which was actually delicious as well as non alcoholic Rosé which was such a special treat. Will be back on our next visit!

Sarah N.

Cactus club is great for celiacs. They have a dedicated fryer. Staff are generally nice about allergies, I’ve only had one server who wasn’t kind. Otherwise I’ve been lots- it’s my go to restaurant living with celiac disease. Thanks for making eating out possible!

Kate Holder

The Tan Tan Ramen has the most delicious Vegan Mushroom broth and can be done with Gluten free noodles!!!

Eric LeBlanc

We needed gluten free and we were very happy to know that they have a dedicated gluten free menu and they use a dedicated gluten free fryer for their food. It can be really hard to find a lot of places like this, but this is by far my favourite place to eat in Victoria! I really want to thank everyone there who made it very easy to find safe food for us.

Abby Loach

I have celiac disease and have been here a few times and the food and service was good. However this morning I went and ordered the same thing I had the past few times with no issues I was informed that the kitchen would not be able to accommodate my allergy as I cannot have any cross contamination and that there were only 2 things on the entire menu that I could choose from. Mind you the two things to choose from were minus the hash browns and toast with the only sub being a small fruit bowl and still paying the same price. The waitress was very nice about everything and very apologetic when we decided not to order anything. However I felt like it is very poor of the restaurant to only be able to accommodate allergies when it’s convenient for them.

Crystal C

Our best night out while visiting Victoria! We loved our delicious Greek dinner. And our host, *Big Dimitri* took amazing care of us! He welcomed us like family, was so warm & professional, and shared all about the history of the restaurant. We loved our meals- lamb shank, Greek ribs, chicken souvlaki- and dessert! Great gluten free options- I had the chicken souvlaki meal, rice, potatoes, and veggies. And the dolmades for an appetizer. The menu was clearly labelled with lots of gluten free options. Kids menu as well, and our kids enjoyed it & were treated extra special by staff!

Ross Dunn

We get this delivered so I have atmosphere and service top marks! I really enjoy the burgers and the gluten free + lactose free options. My whole family craves the burgers. We also love the milk shakes and began milk shake. But the fries... we no longer order the fries from there. They really really need to bring up their game. Try them at Big Wheel or OPA to taste great, crisp, tasty fries. I see review after review slamming the fries... yet they haven't changed them!?! I'm a bit amazed we aren't being listened to. Perhaps they don't realize they don't travel well? I just don't know.

Kathie Smith Keate

We walked in without checking reviews. Pleasantly surprised. Large gluten free offerings for our dining partner. Fried shrimp were excellent Chop suey vegetables and chicken were fresh and flavorful Hot and sour soup was different, but we liked the flavor. Our friend highly complemented the gluten free fried shrimp. Service was excellent.

Mhiran Faraday

First time here and won't be my last! Delicious, fresh food and friendly counter service. Beautiful presentation and welcoming atmosphere. I am celiac and they're very careful and knowledgeable about GF (no separate fryer).

Emme Abbs

Absolutely delicious and great service! I had The California and an iced chai and my partner had The Reuben (on a gluten free bun) and a green tea. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service staff were super friendly, fast and helpful. I also love the overall ‘farmhouse’ vibe of the atmosphere!

J Montgomery

Thought I’d have to watch everyone eat But was surprised their chowder is dairy and gluten free. Great tasting coconut based chowder and especially wonderful on a drizzly evening.

Alyssa Muncy

Marissa was incredible! She was attentive, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable when dealing with a celiac allergy at our table. Earl's accommodated a table request, (as most of our group was not able to sit at a high top table) and they left a wonderful birthday card on the table for the occasion. What a perfect touch! There was an undercooked steak at the table but Marissa was quick to respond and she dealt with this issue easily, bringing the replacement right away. Everyone in our group was offered a free dessert - assuming as part of the birthday celebration or could have been from the steak recook? Either way, we all left satisfied and very very impressed with the service. Thank you Marissa and team for helping to make my birthday dinner a special occasion!

Zoi Livia

I’m a local fan. The atmosphere is fantastic. Love the gluten free options. First visit I had GF fried chicken and waffles. It was excellent. Tonight I had the Kale and Burrata cheese. It was delicious! Location is also great. Close to public parking. 1:2 a block to the inner harbour.

Dibs !

The food tastes good. It's a little expensive for a walk up counter when you add on any protein or avocado. Most of the additions were gluten free, which is why we chose this place. They had fun beverage options. It's accessible, but a tight squeeze inside when it's full in rush hours

Shambha Steve

Best late night eats in VIC. The service is always good and the pizza is really good! Great daily deals and gluten free options for pizza. The price is right and the location is better. Decent tap beers at great prices, almost worth swinging over for a couple beers and back to the pub for water! Best service they offer is song requests for $5...worth every penny for the right song when the joint is packed! Unfortunately they dont honor the exchange rate here. Take your dollars elsewhere if you are not a local. Kind of a piss off....it changed my review from 5 star to 2 star. Change your thieving policy please.

Lucielle Dinney

Great service and the food was great! They even have a dedicated fryer for celiacs!

Korinne Charity

It was a good quick stop for some cheap dinner. The loaded fries were way too spicy and the menu could offer a few more gluten friendly options. Other than that, it's just as I expected after visiting both locations in Vancouver.

Raven Rei

I love this place, friendly staff, loads of gluten free, vegan options, delicious coffee!! And central downtown ! Great little patio with lots of sun. Business oriented people. Classy establishment for sure.

Pam Lacey

Great location across from Chinatown gates. Seating inside and outside. Even a little parking lot. Lots and lots of sweet options. (Including Gluten free ones). My sister enjoyed her veggie wrap and I enjoyed my Mocha.

Tara Aech

Had a heavy travel day yesterday, needed a breakfast spot for a table of six. Called in advance and able to get a reservation if we were there in 10 minutes. The food was a huge portion size. Bonus that they had bubble tea. The only issue was one of our party has a gluten allergy and they were not willing to substitute more hash towns and remove the English muffin for the egg Benedict, but were able to remove the toast for more hash browns with the omelette… We don’t know why one but not the other. We had the veggie omelet, Mexican omelette, breakfast sandwich, and bacon plate. We saw there is an 5% charge if you use any card other than a Canadian debit card. Overall, happy for our party with this find today!

Bobbi Bjornholt

Delicious, healthy lunch with gluten free options available. Quick service.

M. T.

9 people well accommodated Pork shoulder was very good, lamb was also very good. Will be back great waitress. Need more gluten-free options would be the only problem a few options not clearly identified waitress very helpful.

Liz Reading

Unfortunately Milestones has significantly reduced their gluten free/friendly menu options. Their main menu items are pricey but the portions are generous. The serving staff don't seem well informed about their wine or menu options but willing to check. However, the food is always consistent and the Milestones on the Victoria BC inner harbour has lovely views and a great, full sun patio in the nice weather. Of course, no one beats a Milestones bellini.

Luke Martin

Excellent gluten free options

Corrie L Angell

The fact they offer delicious gluten free fish and chips will bring me back again and again!

Romina Miranda

Gluten free tasty✅️, LATE night ✅️& pick up discount✅️‼️ Weekend cooks r BETTER😉 Substantially SUPERIOR to the 2 local 'hipster' places in the hood‼️OUTSTANDING WORK 👌🏾 Thank u for ur diligence & dedication to providing a quality product. 🙏🏾

Renée Watson

My bestie and I dined at Varsha for the first time on Saturday. From the moment we walked through the door, I knew it would be a great experience. First of all, the seating is amazing. From someone who struggles with comfort in restaurants, I could see that every seat looked comfortable and the layout was excellent. The person who greeted, seated and served us was lovely, she was so friendly and helpful and ensured our experience was a wonderful one! We share Chicken Pakoras and Palak Paneer...both were divine! We found the menu options to be excellent for my gluten free needs due to a wheat allergy. And the prices are fantastic! I definitely look forward to returning more frequently! **I've just read through some of the negative reviews and I'm actually shocked. Our service was amazing, fast and friendly. The food was fantastic. And I see someone complaining that their butter chicken poutine came on a bed of fries....ummm what did you think you were ordering?! Anyway, I kind of think some of the negative reviews are bogus, but I guess everyone has different experiences. I have quite high standards/expectations, and they were met fully!

Zahra Rezaie

Really nice, quick. Loud environment but if you aren’t sensitive about the loudness you’re gonna enjoy your time. Plenty of gluten free options