Top 15 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore in Stonington

Stephanie Amoroso

Rio Salado has great food and much of it is gluten free. The chips are made in a dedicated fryer. My daughter has celiac and traveling is always stressful but not this time!

Sara M

They had a variety of gluten free options and our server was extremely friendly and knowledgeable!

Emily O'Hara

Gluten-free eaters, beware. I have Celiac Disease. I can’t have gluten, full stop. When I walked into Red 36, I saw a sign on the wall identifying not only the 9 major food allergies, but also the safe handling practices a kitchen should follow for each one. Great! This is a sign that tells people with intolerances that we will be taken care of here. Once seated, I told the waitress about my intolerance, and she immediately brought me a gluten-free menu. Another good sign. I ordered the gluten-free tuna burger, which (according to the gluten-free menu) is supposed to omit the bun, fries, and anything else containing gluten. When my plate came out with fries, I knew something was off. I asked the waitress, and she apologized, confirmed that the fries were not gluten-free and offered to bring me a side salad instead. Separately, I started eating the tuna, but was surprised to find (buried beneath the fish and a pile of coleslaw) crispy egg noodles. I stopped eating and again asked the waitress if my order was gluten free. She returned to the kitchen and informed me that, (1) the crispy noodles were not gluten free, (2) despite having apparently put “gluten free” on my order, the whole meal was not gluten free, (3) the same thing happened at the table next to ours, despite having notified the kitchen accordingly. So, having unknowingly eaten gluten, I now have to wait out a week or more of painful symptoms of my Celiac Disease. I expect a lot more from restaurants that purport to exercise care for people with food allergies. It’s one thing if a kitchen is not equipped to cook according to dietary restrictions—I can manage my expectations. It is quite another when a restaurant is equipped to safely serve people with intolerances, communicates this to the patrons, and then fails to do so twice in a matter of an hour. There’s a lot of trust I have to put into restaurants, and I regret doing so in this instance. I’m beyond grateful that my intolerance doesn’t send me into anaphylaxis. I hope that, wherever the breakdown happened between ordering and serving, it gets resolved before other folks with food intolerances get sick. TL;DR gluten free diners, proceed with caution.

Cat Lash

Firstly I love the decor here. It’s so cute and fun but still plenty of open space and seating lending towards practicality as well. I got two kinds of bagged tea (including London fog which is my favorite) and I ordered a small custom blend of loose leaf tea. The order forms for tea mixes are convenient to use and they got my tea ready quickly even though they were fairly busy. Lots of beautiful and gluten free macaroons. Also smelled so nice in the shop.

Doug Eberle

Inventful menu, EXCELLENT staff, and an overall comfortable atmosphere. Attentive to celiac needs.

Kerri-Ann L

When we walked in the gentleman who works with the sushi was wearing gloves touching fixtures around the restaurant, never changed them and went back to his job behind the sushi counter. When we were given serving plates I put them to the side because there was hair and food adhered to them still. When we went to the restroom they were reset at the table instead of being changed out. I ordered a meal off the regular menu and was given the one advertised as a weight loss/keto option instead and informed it was gluten free though pretty sure all rice is technically gluten free. I asked for chili sauce because the order I requested was supposed to be spicy though the one I was served was bland and was given Sriracha even though they had other options. When we came out from the restroom it was being discussed how its odd we were using the restroom and we were being spoken about in a dialect/language other than English amongst our waitress and another. I've also been ill for 3 days since eating there. We went because it was a family favorite due to food options but the cleanliness factor etc may stop us returning.

Wendy Johnson

I'm vegan and gluten free, and when I'm traveling it can be hard to find good and reasonably priced options. This place was amazing! Great selection of choices, most of the menu is vegan and gluten free or can be easily made gluten free, very reasonable prices, and absolutely delicious. I wish they were closer to where I live, I'd go there often!

Mallory Lepere

Service was excellent at our table! The bar was a little busy so it took us a little time to get our drinks prior to getting seated, but on a Friday night it’s great that the place was so full!!! The food was absolutely delicious and our server/waitress was so awesome. I have a gluten allergy and she was very knowledgeable about what I could or could not have and did not make me feel like a weirdo for asking. She was sweet and attentive, and the food was incredible. I got the special which was remarkable! Scallops over a short rib truffle risotto with asparagus; it was INSANELY TASTY! We will definitely be going back for another date night. Highly recommend!

Molly Chapman

stopped in for lunch with a friend, informed the server that I have Celiac and cannot have any gluten and was told they could not accommodate us at all. not even just eggs and bacon on a separate grill, apparently their kitchen is so dirty nothing is safe at this place. We ended up going across the parking lot to Andiamo, where they can make almost their whole menu gluten free.

judy taddeo

Gnocchi dish my husband ordered was very good. So few gluten-free options, Chef massacred his/ her adaptation to gluten-free. Made me suspect. Can’t say that I have ever been before any where. Don’t think we will be back. So many other restaurants.

Sasha Gordon

I ordered gluten free pizza and they gave me regular. I was halfway through when I realized! Please be more careful guys. (Updating to a 4 star because they are friendly and haven’t made a mistake since. And the food is awesome. But please still be careful!)

Richard McKown

I had the salmon lettuce and tomato on a gluten-free bun it was really good.

Amelia Marr

I absolutely love this restaurant!! I have a gluten allergy and there are plenty of gluten free options. The wait staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. Highly recommend

TJ McGuckin

This has been my new go to pizza spot. I drive out of my way to make the trip. Buffalo chicken pizza and Spud have been my favorites. All of the pizza and sandwiches being on sourdough is HUGE for my gluten free wife. It does normally come out on the doughy side (still great) but I now like to ask for it well done 🤌🏼. Chicken Pesto sandwich was also very flavorful, tender, large, and reasonably priced. Staff has always been very nice. The seating area has 2 TVs, a lounge area, and large open area for kids to hang and play. Great spot for families.

Gretchen Roberts

Julienne salad was fantastic, gluten free options too! Large portions and fresh ingredients.