Top 33 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore in Downtown Los Angeles

Colleen King

Norrito salad and shrimp are last meal level good. Lots of gluten free options. Ambiance and service are just ok.

Brianna Manes

As someone that only eats gluten free, this was hands down the best sushi experience of my life. Do yourself a favor and order the dynamite lobster roll. SO good. You’re welcome. Also the most basic sake on their menu, $7 on the happy hour menu, was the best sake I’ve ever had.

Celia Ramón

We ordered a gluten free peperoni pizza. It was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've ever tried. Warning: if you really cannot eat sny gluten or cross contaminated food, don't go there, they use the same utensils for all the pizza, even if the dough is gluten free you can get sick. The taste was amazing. The guys making the pizzas and the bartender were very nice. The neighbourhood at night looked scary and dangerous, even if inside the pizzeria was okey.

Marlena Węgrzanowska

I absolutely recommend this place for the best gluten free fried chicken in LA! it’s so crispy and tasty we are 100% coming back here to try more items on the menu and to get the family bucket. The lady who served us was also so nice and kind. Everything we ordered was so tasty, even the pickle and the green sauce - outstanding. Can’t wait to come back for more. Also it’s important to note that they validate parking 🙌🏼

Danielle Miller

Finally went here with a friend, both of us have visited family in Italy throughout our lives (for me: Salerno region) and needed to catch up and vent over good food. This pasta is so good. Everything there felt like being g back in Italy and not the tourist traps. They even had stelline/pastina and bone marrow! We ended up getting bone marrow, tiramisu, and the Angus ragù and wild boar ragù pastas. Everything was incredible and I've had dreams about the tiramisu since. They also use really good flour here it seems because I'm someone who can't really digest most wheat, not gluten but all wheat in the US just makes me feel sick almost like an allergy. The bread and pasta here was the rare wheat outside of Italy that I didn't feel sick, I didn't feel bloated, I wasn't in pain for days. Just stelline-eyed thinking about when I could visit again and try the next pasta. Friend is the same way and said the same thing. I only wish they had little pasta flight samplers 😅 For allergies: they're very good. I have a shellfish allergy and cross contamination wasn't a concern and there were plenty of non-shellfish options that were fantastic.

Elise Dupré

Amazing food and soooo friendly!! Also knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free food

monica rust

Just had AMAZING gluten free pizza nice and crispy not like cardboard and ready fast I ordered a pick up but decided to stay and eat there. Great food and drink

Hannah Olds

Wurstkuche is one of the restaurants I’d recommend to anyone visiting LA. I’ve been going here for years now and have always had the most amazing experiences. They accommodate my gluten allergy so well here, simply making my sausage without a bun and also wrapped in foil so no cross contamination occurs. I love the kielbasa and have yet to try anything too out there, but they have some very interesting and exotic sausages such as the rattlesnake & rabbit one! Not sure if I’ll ever be adventurous enough to try that one! There tends to be a line every time I go, but there’s always enough room to sit, as they have a large front patio and plenty of seats indoors that’s free seating. I love how there are crayons and you can color on the tables! Parking is pretty terrible as this is a busy area in the Arts District, so I’d recommend ubering if possible, although I did get lucky and find parking right away this time around! Definitely check this place out as they are super accommodating, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious!

Nicole Gardner

Great gluten free tasty food!

Marina Ouranitsas

Absolutely loved this place. Went with a big group and got most of the appetizers and everything was amazing 🤩 Loved the pear salad, the steaks, and they had this gluten free cheesy bread like starter that was so good. Most of the menu was gluten free or adaptable which was helpful for me.

AstroNut

ssooooooo gooood and tons of gluten free and vegan options<3333

Carl Kibler

Entire menu is gluten free! Says it specifically and they confirmed. Handmade corn tortillas. Incredibly tasty tacos.

Soul Soul

Stumbled upon this great place early in the morning. Had an amazing GF egg sandwich. The bread tasted home made, which is difficult being gluten free. I will definitely return when in the area again. The coffee was amazing.

Alexandra Nagy

I cannot believe that we were a loyal customers for years at Wake and late and now suddenly they don’t have a the most popular item on the menu which is vegan gluten free burritos. This was one of the best place to offer it and now they shut off their phone lines and turned off comments on instagram because they don’t want to talk to their customers . I heard they have a new ownership but can’t even confirm since no one was updated. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

Nare Mughdusyan

The restaurant is not offering gluten free options as mentioned in the comments((( currently the only gluten free option is sashimi, for the rest they can’t guarantee cross contamination.

Josephine Alleyn

Excellent food, atmosphere and service with gluten-free options. Prices are great too!

Brad Ibanez

This place is great, the staff is always friendly, especially Stephanie! The food is always fresh. They have labels for allergens which makes it easy for me to eat gluten free. Highly recommended for a quick and healthy lunch spot.

Aaron T. Howard

Gluten Free chilaquilles! Super tasty.

skye kelly

Delicious! Veggie & Gluten free menu. They have a separate gluten free menu. But you need to make sure to mention them you are ordering from there. Because the names of the items are the same, so I thought I ordered a gluten free item but it came with bread. To their credit they did bring me out a new one without any gluten quickly.

Hannah Lester

This is the first time I’ve been able to eat Onigiri and—oh my goodness—it’s delicious! I have celiac disease and the people here were very accommodating. While there is not a gluten free menu, I attached their allergy cheat sheet (gluten, sesame seed & oil, nuts, vegan) to this review. I enjoyed the Umeboshi (sour plum) and Ume Takana (sautéed greens) Onigiri and I felt great after (no allergic reaction:) So, if you are GF or have other food allergies this place may still be an option for you, talk to the wonderful staff ✨ Also, this is just a super cute little restaurant with happy plants. Highly recommend the Okinawa brown sugar milk tea!

Alena Bunkers

The lady who took our orders was super nice!! I got a chipotle chicken burrito - 10/10, lumberjack pancakes - 9/10 needs some pepper, and the cheesy egg sandwich - 5/10 they forgot the cheese. I’m traveling with my gran who has quite a few dietary restrictions and while they did make everything gluten free which is great, they did however grease the bread when asked not to and forgot the cheese so it was just egg and bread. Otherwise, I love my food so much and the coffee was great.

Sandra Felix

I didn't actually eat there because they don't have anything gluten free. They offer you the omelette without toast as their Gluten Free option.

Sonya Hu

Absolutely delicious Mediterranean restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, making it the perfect lunch stop on a sunny summer weekend. All of their seating is outdoors, but you'll be shaded from the sun with their lovely olive green umbrellas, and the service is still incredible from the moment you take a seat to when you leave for your next LA adventure. You can order from a window in the storefront, and all of the utensils, napkins, and water is available at self-service stations on the edges of the restaurant area. All of their food is delightful and incredibly fresh. I enjoyed their hummus and tabbouleh plate, subbing out the pita for cucumber for their gluten-free option, and every single part of it was absolutely delicious! They were incredibly generous with the hummus, and the tabbouleh (which is made with quinoa and therefore also gluten-free!!) tasted incredibly fresh and all-around wonderful. Both the rich, creamy hummus and light tabbouleh paired perfectly with the super flavorful pickled turnips and radishes, olives, and marinated cabbage and onions. The cucumbers (or, if you aren't gluten-free, flatbread) were perfect for scooping up the last bits of hummus at the end of the meal and breaking up the saltiness and powerful flavors of the other parts of the platter. My parents tried out their hummus and grilled chicken plate, as well as their hummus and lamb plate, and they were both incredibly impressed by the quality of the meat (and flatbread) and the way both proteins paired with the hummus and pickled veggies. I really appreciate how clearly all of their allergens were marked, and the staff was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating of dietary restrictions. All in all, whether you're vegetarian or not, gluten-free or not, allergic to nuts or not, Dune has something for you, and I can guarantee that it'll be fresh and delicious.

Leya Collins

Food is amazing and the experience is so fun! They just need to get some gluten free soy sauce for guests with dietary restrictions.

Katherine W.

Amazing!! This is one of the only places that has gluten free buns that aren't trash *and* has impossible or beyond burgers. They have a lot of options to build a burger that you like, along with a nice selection of their own creative pairings, and the burgers are consistently cooked perfectly. They're also very quick on delivery service apps, which is a huge plus. The milkshakes are also delicious One negative is their fry servings are a bit small and are pretty expensive, especially for what you get. I think the melt spice is overwhelming (on their regular fries), but their sweet potato fries are bomb and have a little kick to them that doesn't take away from the flavor of the potato itself. The burgers are also slightly pricey but not bad considering the quality. Definitely try The Melt if you're in the area or, even better, in their delivery range.

C. Misao Yukawa

Nice, chill place if you can get a seat. We were there on a Sunday 10:30ish. Organic is the best and the gluten free pumpkin choc chip loaf was onolicious.

Timothy Porter

GF friendly. Almost everything can be made gluten free and it's been thought out from the beginning. You don't get second class food here as a gluten free person. Everything is amazing. I will go out of my way to come here again.

Lisa Boum

Our waiter was one of the best we have had for years! They brought small sample of all the items and it was easy to choose from, there are options for halal, vegetarian and gluten free. The ramen was great and the cocktails all special. We chose the flight. This place is now one of our favorite spots.

Jenae Lien

I come here for the fire roasted vegetables! Their shishito peppers are delicious, as is their Brussel sprouts - which are served with sliced almonds for extra crunch and protein. $7 for a stomach full of yummy veggies, I love this place. Pizza’s are personal pizzas. Vegan and gluten free options are available. Plus, they’re quick with your orders. Often I have my food out before friends who went elsewhere in Grand Central. Beers served nice and cold here. There’s lovely bar seating around the spot, and also plenty of tables nearby.

Rick Lupert

Manuela is a large space in the downtown L.A. arts district serving fancy and delicious food for brunch and dinner. We only had a few items, but everything that came out of the kitchen brought to us, and nearby tables looked fantastic. Lots of points for presentation. My wife and I shared the Blistered Snap Peas (made with quinoa, feta and sesame date butter) which we thought we’re excellent and especially lovely with the mint leaves they were served with. We thought the same about the Roasted Cauliflower dish we shared (made with halawi date vinegar and almonds) which looked amazing with lots of edible colors. Our kid loved the cinnamon roll he ordered (on the small and to share menu but still $11) and said it was better than his favorite ice cream. I also had a the cream biscuits (because whenever it says “biscuits” on a menu, that’s what I automatically order. They ha good flavor but were heavy and almost croissant like with the particular flakiness of their texture. The honey and pear butters they came with were good. These were small but filling. I’d definitely come back and try the cast iron cornbread and it looks like there are good vegetarian options on the dinner menu as well. We definitely felt it was pricy and my wife wished the Black corn meal pancakes dish was gluten free as that was what she’d hope to get when she looked at the menu online. Other than that it was a pretty great experience.

Torrancejane

This was some of the best Thai I have had in awhile. I ordered the drunken noodle with shrimp gluten free spice level 2 based off the server’s recommendation and a cucumber lemonade. It was very good. Just the right amount of spice. The only thing i wish they had was appetizers that were gluten free.

Ken Boyar

Good service, a very mixed age crowd, and funky vibe. We have been here several times and the food is always excellent. We did have some kitchen issues this time around in that not much was coarsed correctly and some people were eating and others...waiting. Since the last visit, I now need to be gluten free and the number of options were not as great as other places we've been.

Jacqueline Irwin