Top 49 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Wilmington

Lynne L

Wonderful late lunch! Food was great as usual. They offer gluten free pizza in 2 sizes. Also had the Curry Chicken salad and it was excellent!

PBJ Wiley

I love this restaurant and the food is really good. I have a gluten allergy and they have a gluten free bun available for the burgers. I do have to critique the bun though, it falls apart way too easily. They need to upgrade that, but I still appreciate that they have it. I would also like it if the menu was more labeled for allergies present, and wish they had gluten free chicken wings I could eat. However, the service has always been very good there and the atmosphere is pretty chill. My husband and I love coming here or ordering food to go from their online ordering system!

Laura Conner

Really great cocktails and pizza! My gluten free pizza was the best I have ever had...thin and crispy which is how I like it! The Italian salad was very good also!

Tanner LaMarche (Tanner Personal Account)

Food is good, but the price and amount of sushi you get is off. Never been somewhere that gives less than 8 pieces of sushi per roll, especially paying the prices they have. The gluten free pizza however is awesome, you’d never know it was gluten free. Same thing regarding price, small pizza for what you pay.

Robert Smith

Generous portions, great service, and gluten free rolls available for sandwiches. Highly recommended.

Peggy Tsaganos

The private event held at Tonic was memorable and the staff was very instrumental in making it so. Gina Mauger was excellent. She was always available to discuss/review the specifics and was ready with options to accommodate my needs. The servers were very attentive without being intrusive. The entire staff worked seamlessly together to create a wonderful dining experience.. Last but not least at all, the food was amazing!!! Very tasty!!! To my surprise, most of the food was gluten free - a request I overlooked. My family was very pleased. I look forward to hosting my next party at Tonic.

S Carl

Five Stars! Excellent food, service, atmosphere, clean bathrooms, great vibe. Extra points for the gluten-free fried calamari with a dedicated GF fryer. It was off the charts!

Ash

A little concerned about the cleanliness. 1st red flag was when I went to the rest room, I watched a server put her tab book on the floor while she used the toilet, then picked it up and laid it in the counter and to wash her hands and return to work with the same book. I watched her the entire time to make sure that book didn't come anywhere near our table. I considered speaking to a manager, but didn't want to make a scene, that book touched several other surfaces. It was disgusting. Second red flag was the toothpick that was in my sandwich was used before, it had dried sauce on the flag part that my sandwich did not have on it. Immediate turn off. My son also warned me not to drink from the cups there dried was food and smudges on inside of the clean cups. I was quite grossed out and kinda bummed I spent about $80 total (between 3 of us + $10 tip - the serve me was a sweetheart) just to bring home my sandwich and throw it in the trash.I don't think we will go back, which is sad because they have gluten free and plant based options.

April Halbleib

Food and service were completely on point. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. I appreciated the menu had gluten free items listed and they asked me about food allergies and informed the chef of my celiac restriction and we all had fantastic meal. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

MsBeale123

The food was great One suggestion is that you add more Gluten-free options.

Holly Fettinger

Yum! They had a ton of gluten free options! These scallops were amazing, sweet, and crispy on the outside (just the way I love them). The outdoor seating was perfect for the cool May evening, hope to be back again on my next work trip.

Lynda Saylor

I am a bit disappointed. I am sure there is a good reason. The traditional breakfast is kinda lame if you need Gluten free toast. At least it is an option.

Nara Selander

Absolutely amazing food, great gluten free pizza! Came in as a walk in with a large group, and they were so kind and patient. Kristin was phenomenal!!!!!

Nicholas Vafakos

The food was pretty good, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be very many gluten-free options for those with gluten sensitivity or allergy. Also, a little on the expensive side.

Renuka C

We stopped for lunch while sightseeing nearby. The kitchen staff easily accommodated our gluten and lactose intolerances. We had the chicken salad sandwich on gluten free bread, a turkey sandwich on a baguette, and a gluten free raspberry bar - delicious! Portion sizes are good and potato chips accompany sandwiches. Parking is very convenient; either on-street or right in front of the building. Comfortable seating in a nicely decorated dining area.

Denise Miller

I hosted a 'going away' gathering here for some colleagues. The space is perfect, and Brian had Lisa and Bella reserve some tables for us. Lisa could not have been nicer or more attentive. She suggested some easy apps to share for the table, she also pointed out some Happy Hour apps that I didn't notice! This is the first time a server has done that! Very conscientious ! She was right there whenever I wanted to order more appetizers as folks filed in. And Bella was a terrific and attentive bartender. Quite a combo Lisa and Bella! The food was excellent, we had about 20 of the little sliders, irresistible, and the quesadilla, fabulous and cooked perfectly... add mozzarella sticks and crab dip with those delicious pretzels for dipping and it was a hit with my team! Delicious! She also came through with an extensive Gluten Free menu!! I will definitely plan my next occasion at Greene Turtle Wilmington!

Keith Lubinski

delicious sandwiches made even better with gluten free bread! staff is great as well. definitely recommend

Renee King

This resturant is incredible. The atmosphere is great with the open kitchen. It was fun watching the chef fillet the bronzino. The cocktails are true craft cocktails. They make their own house syrups and fresh squeeze juice every day. 🤌 The food.....incredible. everything had so much flavor. We ordered the pork shank that fell right off the bone, and the wyagu steak that was cooked perfectly and had a great buttery texture/flavor. We had the butternut squash, great flavor. Like little candy bites. The server was very knowledgeable about all the gluten free options as someone in our party had a strict diet. Onky 4 stars for service because they forgot the scallops that we ordered. But still impressed overall with this resturant! Will definitely go back.

Amanda Moran

We had an amazing experience! We tried the Thursday tasting menu special and it was so much fun. We got to try 12 different things on the menu. The pork belly and crab dip were amazing! The crab cake and shrimp and grits were equally delicious. There were great gluten free options. The manager was very friendly and answered all our questions. The space was both historic and modern. We would definitely come again. Even took home a Photo Booth souvenir!

Richard Bergeron

Lovely place with coziest atmosphere! A real hidden gem of Wilmington! Nice and tidy outdoor area, a great variety of gluten-free and vegan options. Food was really flavorful and delicious, perfectly seasoned and just melting in my mouth. Highly recommend!

Bennett Weitz

Terrific food, great service, and excellent gluten-free options are available.

Katherine Elrod

Unique, delicious food! I had the Tlayudas Oaxaquenas - like a Oaxaca pizza(?). It’s smothered in delicious toppings I couldn’t name and rocked my world. Adventurous and gluten free! My companion had Enchiladas Coloradas and they were also delicious.

Beth Seidman

We ordered our office lunch for 6 of us. The food arrived well packaged and was delicious. Everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The Croque Monsieur had the perfect combination of flavors (Boro Cafe even made us one with Gluten Free Bread) and they were grilled to perfection. The Cobb salads were beautiful and enjoyed. The Bacon and Egg sandwich with a side of potatoes was a great match with the sautéed onions on the potatoes. We order from Boro Cafe frequently and highly recommend them.  Their pastries along with Gelato are must haves.  Enjoy!

Megan Blackwell

6 friends and myself came for brunch on a Saturday morning. We were immediately greeted by an owner and our server, Jane, who offered to let us choose which table best fit our needs. In all, we had the coffee (fantastic), pomegranate mimosa (coming back for more of those), iPA (loved it just like Jane promised we would), Brunch on Bow, Bloody Mary, and lagerita. Jane helped us navigate the menu, assisting with gluten-free needs and substitutions. Our first time chicken and waffle adventurer loved her meal, we highly recommend the maple bacon fries and loved the bananas foster French toast, breakfast flatbread, carnitas omelet and bomboloni breakfast burger. We were checked on by Jane, a manager, and a co-owner who were all phenomenally down to earth and hospitable. We were made aware of new menu features, Valentine’s Day events, their VIP club, happy hour specials, and a meet and greet with the second co-owner Fabio. We will be returning very soon!

Mike Manfredi

They'll make any sandwich with a gluten free bagel made in the panini grill! So good! And if you love dogs, it's all cute dogs motif inside...

Angela Mckeirnan

Absolutely excellent food- loved the gluten free eggplant parm. The menu could have used a vegan option (everything had cheese).

Hailey

Came for brunch! They have gluten free buns. The breakfast sandwhich was great! Love when fruit cups have berries.

Victoria Lasher

Bait and switch on the prices! I wish I had seen the reviews about the 20% service fee before we went. This 20% fee has been reviewed badly for several months so it isn't something new they just tried, and the owner's excuses about the reasons for it ring hollow. We chose this place because it was convenient to the Grand Opera House, the menu online looked reasonably priced, and they had gluten free items. At least some of the GF options are not really GF as they are cross contaminated, as an example the corn chips served with the GF crab dip are fried in the same oil with breaded options. I will say the server did tell me this and offered to bring a GF roll and some carrots and celery to dip. That was the best service we had during our meal, and I would add that the place was not crowded at least half the booths were empty when we arrived at it was never fully seated. My son had ordered a glass of wine to come with his dinner, but it did not arrive with the meal. After frantically waving at our server several different times as she walked by, he started to get out of his seat to get her when she finally acknowledged him. She took another minute to get to us and then several more minutes to get the wine to him. We had told her, when we were seated just before 6:00, that we were going to a 7:30 performance at the Grand Opera House and needed to get our tickets at Will-Call, and she assured us we would have no problem. We had finished our meal by about 6:44 and two of the three us wanted dessert, however, it took over 10 minutes to get our waitress' attention again and by that point we didn't feel we had time. I also had needed my water refilled for about 20 minutes by that point. Then we received the check and were shocked to see a 20% service fee added. There was a line for "Additional tip" on the credit card slip, so it seemed clear that this 20% was intended as a tip. We all normally tip 20% and I sometimes more since I often have questions about my dietary restrictions that require the waitress to check with the chef. Since my son had been almost halfway through his dinner before getting his wine, and we were ignored for so long that we had to forgo dessert, none of us felt that we wanted to add anything to that 20%. To me, the 20% is a bait and switch on the menu prices. As to the food: The crab dip had a lot of cheese in it, the Chilean salmon was perfectly cooked with a very oily, bland sauce under it, the fish and chips was described as "very good" but the coleslaw was described as "fairly flavorless". I seriously doubt that we will return.

Shelly Silva

My husband and I hosted our wedding reception of 30 people here this weekend and absolutely loved it. It was a pleasure working with Admin, the events manager, and having every detail taken care of in regards to menu options, drinks, gluten free options and even dietary speciality meals for specific family members. We felt very well taken care of and the food was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better experience for our small wedding reception.

Mick Dunn

Gianni’s Pizza in Wilmington is one of those places that the locals frequent. I know this because locals turned me on to the place, and for good reason. This is a classic Italian eatery for great thin-crust pizza (many, many to choose from) by the pie or slice, fantastic cheesesteaks and loaded subs. The business here is quite robust in this rather small pie-wedge shaped brick building. There is seating available outside and on the second floor. Gluten-free pizza dough is also available. Highly recommended.

LaToyia Joyner

We chose Harry’s Savoy Grill for my mom’s 70th birthday dinner, and sadly, it was a letdown. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt off. The stares we received upon walking in made it clear that African Americans dining there might not be the norm — very strange and uncomfortable. It gave off “rally” vibes that left us feeling out of place. The noise level was unbearable, thanks to a table next to us that was clearly over-served. The staff didn’t seem to address it, even though it was obvious everyone was ready for them to leave. The food was mediocre at best. The only vegan option was a hollowed-out squash with under-seasoned beans spilling over the plate — bland and unappetizing. No gluten-free pasta options were available, and the potatoes tasted like a bowl of oil. For a restaurant positioned as upscale, the food and overall experience were disappointing. The only bright spot was being able to spend time with my family and celebrate my mom’s milestone, but I won’t be back. Definitely not worth the hype — next time, I’ll be paying closer attention to the reviews.

Imelda Wilson

Lauren Simpfenderfer

I was so impressed with the service at Capers & Lemons, particularly for catering to dietary restrictions. I was with colleagues and because I generally do not trust restaurants to have GF options, I had fully planned on just having something to drink and skipping lunch. However, the server was knowledgeable about what could and couldn't be prepared gluten-free, as well as realistic about the risk of cross-contamination. I'm a super sensitive celiac and opted not to risk the GF pasta, but the kitchen was able to prepare me a baked chicken breast to put on a plain salad. Despite being minimally-seasoned chicken on a plain house salad, I thought it was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful. The food my colleagues got looked amazing as well. There was GF/DF lemon sorbetto which was perfect for a hot day - I couldn't finish it, but it was so good. Altogether it was nice to be able to enjoy lunch and dessert safely. Also, the ambiance was super cool. Loved the decor, in particular the unique light fixture in the dining room. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Wendy Caputo

We decided to go a little bit off the beat and path for our daughter's UD graduation lunch and let me just say WOW!! Exceeded my expectations on every level. Food was fantastic, service was excellent, quality of food was great, personalized service, able to accommodate my celiac, atmosphere was perfect and great bourbon selection!! Highly, highly recommend!! Cannot express my gratitude enough for this restaurant and it's team!!

Kory W

What a wonderful Wilmington gem! Chic vibe, great staff, good coffee, and even Gluten Free wraps! Definitely one of my favorite breakfast places in the Wilmington area!

Ja'Nise Jefferson Farris

I have been a couple times and had veal parmesan (made without breadcrumbs for a gluten friendly dish). And it was fabulous each and every time! The risotto side dish is excellent and I am glad it isnt pasta! I wish I could comment on other entrees, but it's so good I just keep getting it again! The place is small and cozy and very decorated. They are generally open for dinner, with take out available most days for lunch. Check hours and closed days before you go. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. I was surprised they remembered us from our first visit. Ill be back again!

Angela Ferguson

Elegance and delicious! The chef has creative ideas and they're willing to accommodate dietary (gluten free) requests! I hope the remodeling results in keeping much of the architectural aspects and definitely the staff!

Jim Bowers

Had another great dinner here last night. Had the gluten free crust on the Paulie's Pie, no difference. The Dry Rub Wings are still delicious, not to mention the Mojito's are very good also.

Lisa Moran

Food was really good. They have gluten free options.

my invoice

Incredible food with gluten free options .

Amy Culver

Creative craft drinks and lots of gluten-free options. Great service, too. Very chill vibe and clean bathrooms.

David Kovacs

One of the few places that doesn't up charge for gluten free options.

Julie Rosenberg

Nice place and nice people! Came for breakfast and as I can’t eat gluten, hence no breakfast sandwich for me, the cook gave me avocado and tomato to add to my eggs. The guys working here are super friendly and make special touches. Def will come back.

Mello Twine

I have celiac (severe gluten allergy) on my husbands birthday he chose to pick a place I could eat at The website says GLUTEN FREE menu. However in the store the menu says GLUTEN SENSITIVE. This is not the same! And this is a major mistake to make as a restaurant. I took 1 bite of a salad and I immediately knew. I am now dealing with the dreaded pains of being GLUTENed. Nice staff the manager tried to make it better the waitress tried to offer something else. Just DO NOT eat here if you have a gluten allergy From the other guests: the Mac and cheese is not baked as stated on the menu Some of the deviled eggs were super salty Ribs were good Wings (honey butter) were awesome

Barbara Steen

riter ennis

My family and I decided to make reservations at this restaurant after being there several times before with excellent service we were happy to return. But I can’t say that we had excellent service or a excellent experience this time. It all started with a person in our party that has a gluten allergy not being catered to by the restaurant when they offer gluten free buns and were not able to produce any due to “the chef doesn’t have any fresh ones”. The waitress we had was doing three jobs and did not have the time to attend to a larger party like she should have. The bar music was so loud you couldn’t think. I could keep on going but at this point I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Anne

Great gluten-free options. Food is so good and service is amazing. Finally, we found our Thai place.

Lauren Robino

Food was authentic and they even had gluten free pasta! Great entertainment too.

Derek Taylor