Top 50 Gluten-Free Pet-Friendly Spots to Explore in Charlottesville

Kathy Bowman

This restaurant is a real gem! I have two sons that have Celica's disease. It is very hard to find true gluten free restaurants. From the moment we stepped in, the staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about gluten-free options. The menu was extensive, with clearly labeled dishes, and we were able to create a fantastic meal. Even the dessert was a showstopper. The food was flavorful and delicious, and we left feeling satisfied and impressed. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that has Celica's Disease.

Devon Gorman

Wow!! Amazing bartender and amazing service! All the food is delicious (also very gluten free friendly!). Highly recommend! We will be back for sure!

hunter hicks

Great gluten free options.

Jules Shepard

Nearly everything on the menu — including the chips — is gluten-free! Their new printed menu doesn’t show GF menu items though, strangely. The waiters were confused that nothing was labeled and had to go back to consult with the old menu. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Jordan Wagemann

If I could give the service zero stars, I would. I ordered through DoorDash and did not receive part of my order, which was for a coworker - a gluten free pizza (the only thing she can eat). We contacted DoorDash and they asked us to call Mellow Mushroom. I spoke to a manager who went back and forth with me regarding getting MY money back. He was rude and impatient, when at that point all I wanted was my money back for something I did not get. Maybe the Dasher kept the other pizza, but it would have made the experience better to talk to a nicer manager. I will not be returning to this location.

Rachelle Keng

Shout out to Bryan, who always takes care of us when we come into Mission BBQ. He knows my daughter’s allergies and makes the best gluten-free fries for her. The Charlottesville Mission BBQ is like a going home to a kitchen that cares for their family. Thankyou for giving such a personal experience to bbq and making a little girl’s day with your excellent fries!! My 7year old daughter’s review: OH MY GOSH SUCH A AMAZING PLACE 10 STARS i love the food there so many cool people anyways keeep it UP! 💙

Nadav Meyer

Really nice place. A lot of gluten free options and great burgers

Graham Boreham

I LOVED this place, I could eat gluten free, healthy food and enjoy the venue's lovely ambience. Due to having more free time than I had anticipated I ended up here several times, slowly becoming more familiar with the lovely staff there. I cannot recommend the cauliflower bowl, it is DELICIOUS, yes, really, I had it every time I went, it was filling and healthy, and just tasted so good. I was also able to enjoy a sweet treat with my coffee's too, which was the literal icing on the cake! The prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere was fantastic, I was able to put my laptop on and work away, watching the coming and going of customers whilst enjoying a beverage or two. Genuinely, this was the best place for food in the main street area - bravo.

Rachel Richter

Delicious smoothie bowls with awesome protein options. Definitely going here again. Also so many gluten free options (the entire store might be naturally gluten free). Very creative menu and create-your-own options too. The cold brew bowl was great and I got the cocoa added in plus chocolate maca protein powder 2x (that's 25 grams of plant-based protein)! I added in cacao nibs too. Lovely breakfast and atmosphere!

Jonah Williams

Great food and service as well as gluten free options. We will be back!

Gwen Branner

Stop reading this review now and get to Kanak Indian Kitchen. Everything about this restaurant is spectacular— food, atmosphere, service, drinks. They have an awesome gluten free naan and clear specifications for GF. The rice, the mango chutney, the sauces… I mean, wow. I’m actually sitting in the restaurant now for lunch writing this review because it couldn’t wait. I got an Anjali’s Elixir which was an out-of-this-world, write-home flavor experience. Go, go now!!! I can’t wait to be hungry again so I may come back.

Stacy Roach

Food was great. I ordered the 8inch yardsale pizza and it was excellent. My wife is allergic to gluten so she ordered a gluten free chicken pizza that was excellent as well. The Buffalo wings were great. Staff was super nice and the place was clean.

elizabeth milmoe

We love jersey mikes!!! The staff is so welcoming and awesome! Best place to come with friends. Plus great gluten free options!!!!!

Chelene Stone

We should’ve left when we walked in because all of the tables were dirty and it didn’t smell pleasant. My daughter had just finished a soccer game and wanted to eat here. I ordered Pad Thai with chicken, since it is one of their gluten free options. When it came to the table, it did not have any egg, peanuts, cabbages or sauce. I’m not a complainer so my family ate their meals. My husband realized that my meal did not look appealing. He went to the register and told her all of the items my Pad Thai was missing. The lady stated that she didn’t even know how the order went through because they were missing all of the ingredients to make the dish. She offered to allow us to order another dish, but at that point we were ready to get out of there.

Alexis Jones

We enjoyed a great meal on the patio. Food is ready super fast and is so fresh and good. Easily customize for food allergies including dairy and gluten free. The brisket is amazing… we’ll be back!

Sara Jaye

Dino is the best - celiac gluten free pizza is the bomb!

Samantha Federico

Service was so friendly! There is a variety of options for vegans, gluten free, vegetarian, and people who can eat about anything. Everything was delicious from the Thai iced tea to the Crying Tiger and pad Thai. Monsoon Siam is located on the downtown mall in Charlottesville. Great spot to go for a work lunch, night with friends, or a date!

Makaela Pratscher

Loved this place! My husband and i went on valentines day and it was super busy, but they took the time to chat with us and remade our order when we accidentally ordered the wrong thing. I also had the gluten free pizza and it was actually really good. Highly recommend!! Great food, even greater service.

Edwin J. Wyant

Super gluten friendly options!

Eileen Schaub

I have celiac and they were SO friendly and helpful to make sure my food was gluten free

beth fallin

Loved the caramel vanilla latte prepared perfectly to my requested customizations! The egg/spinach/cheddar breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had especially on the gluten free rosemary English muffin from Orange Dot bakery. Thank you for making me aware of Orange Dot! The mellow mango smoothie was so refreshing and not too sweet! Thank you for great friendly service! I'll be back for sure!

Suzanne McCullen

Ordered a gluten free sub online. Went in to pick it up and I was early so I was watching the sub being made. They had an assembly line going and my GF sun was passed down with the regular subs. So the person cutting and wrapping the subs didn’t change her gloves and had her hands all over my GF sun after touching regular bread. She went to hand it to me and I told her I wasn’t taking that sub, she had her hands all over it. She said she didnt know it was GF. I said to the person who passed her my sandwich that maybe he should have told her it was a GF sun. He got all pissy on me telling me “I made your sandwich right!!! Don’t come at me!” The lady turned around and said I’ll make you another one. I said “no, just give me a refund”. No, I’m making you a new one. I said honestly I just want a refund. So she calls out the “manager”. The manager comes out and says to me in this aggressive tone “It was a MISTAKE, maam. We all make mistakes!” Then proceeds to tell her staff that she’s sick of these people. OK. How about “Gosh, maam, I’m so sorry this happened. Here, let me give you a card for a free sub. We’d love it if you came back and gave us another try.” Nope. This girl wins the award for worst customer service ever. This location is about 20 minutes from me. The Merchant Walk location is 30 minutes from me. I make the drive to Merchant Walk every time now because the service there is incredible. See my review of their location where almost the same situation happened yet was handled amazingly.

Gabriella Leaming

This was one of the best breakfast experiences I’ve had! The service was fantastic and our waitress was able to easily accommodate my gluten free diet. Our entrees were great, coffee was delicious, and the inn vibes were cozy. Definitely worth a stop!

Anna Taylor

Delicious coffee and espresso! The employees were so knowledgable and helpful and the gluten free brownies were absolutely decadent. There was also parking right outside and plenty of seating inside.

Brandon Barret

S P

This was such a quaint spot to stop into while browsing the Downtown Mall area of Charlottesville! It’s a little hidden and we stumbled upon it by accident, but I believe that adds to the charm of the place. It’s on the top floor so you will need to walk up steps and I didn’t see an elevator for those with mobility concerns. At the top you’re greeted by a Bedouin themed area with both table and chair seating and traditional Bedouin style seating (low tables and cushions for seats). There is also a private seating area in the back with similar Bedouin style seating and a few outdoor table/chair seats. Although it has varying tea options, there were a decent amount of food options as well. The restaurant is vegetarian with a decent number of vegan options as well. They do also have the option to add salmon to some of their dishes if you prefer meat protein. Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free options are labeled on the menu so no need for guessing. We ordered Blossoming Tea, the Smoked Salmon Sandwich with a side of Dahl, the Coconut Cardamon Cake, and the Vegan Spice Cake. First time trying dahl so for those who also haven’t tried it before, it’s made of lentils so tastes like a grainer porridge. We enjoyed the spice cake but found the Cardamon Teacake a tad dry. The Smoked Salmon Sandwich was wonderful. As a tea enthusiast this was a great visit, but this is also a must visit if you just want a cool place to take a break or if you want a cozy spot to eat. Will visit again if in town. pics via @nokesidefoodie

Ali Drew

Wonderful dinner and service. We were so happy that the heat broke and we were able to eat outside. Our server kept our water glasses full which was very appreciated since it was still warm. I am Gluten, Dairy and soy free so I always worry what I'll be able to eat. The server helped me pick and I got the brussel sprouts over grits with chicken. I also had a few cocktails, My husband had the salmon burger The Ego Boost is a really nice cocktail, I would recommend it if you like bourbon. We finished the night with the GF almond and olive oil cake that was to die for. Excellent dinner and experience overall.

George Wright

My wife and I had an amazing experience and meal here. My wife has celiac disease and normally when we go out to eat the questions we have about gluten free options are usually seen as an inconvenience or burden. Our visit tonight was quite the contrary! Paul went through the menu item by item and did it with an enthusiasm that shows his love for serving others and love for food. The meal was exquisite and next time we are in Charlottesville we will be back. Ask for Paul!!!

Maple Falls

Had a wonderful experience here. HUGE selection of beer from all over the Americas. They even have GLUTEN FREE BEER! The best two brands IMO. Had dinner and many laughs.

colleen Fortine

The gluten free pizza had a cardboard texture. The calamari was rub bands. The service was great. Will not be back

jimmy Howerton

I've been here several times for lunch and dinner, it is always astoundingly good. I have gluten sensitivity and they always accommodate me very easily and I always feel like I have a lot of options on the menu. Some stand out dishes for me are the potato cake with smoked salmon, the trout amandine, and the chocolate mousse. If you're going for dinner, the pork chop is a very solid choice, but it's hard to go wrong with basically anything. I would say the risotto is okay, maybe a little under-seasoned but I can't really find anything else to fault this place for. All of that said, it's somehow still pretty easy to just walk up and get a table on a seemingly busy night. I don't know how they do it in such a small kitchen but it's awesome. If you're looking for a high quality place to go for a lunch or dinner in a medium price range then this is the place, one of my favorites in Charlottesville after living here 5 years.

Mike and Emily Geiser

Good burger, plenty of fries. A little pricy. Need a gluten free bun option like others have.

Rolf Asphaug

The tacos at this place were outstanding. We loved the outdoor patio where our dog could hang out with us. We were really happy that the staff totally understood the need for gluten-free food by customers with celiac disease. Friendly service too.

Sarah Wales

Delicious! Love that there are so many tasty gluten free options!

Alicorn Collective

Very nice atmosphere for a comfortable dinner with my two children and husband. Food was fresh, good quality, and well seasoned. The staff was very friendly, and it’s a really nice refuge from the downtown Charlottesville. Hummus was re absolutely delicious, and so is the falafel. Gluten Free

Marc Hamel

Great experience. These guys were busy and had the food prepared quickly. I asked for the Gluten Free option on my burger (lettuce wrap in place of bun) and they were trained properly and asked if this was because of Gluten allergy (yes). Delicious and juicy burgers. Hit and crunchy fries and cold soda. Perfect experience. Only one other comment would be keep an eye on dining space and trash overflows. I know you were busy but we had to clean our own table. Otherwise I fully enjoyed my late lunch. Thanks guys.

Chris Ryan

Great for a quick bite to eat. They have an app you can order on and pick up. They also have a loyalty card (buy 10 get 1 free). You can sub the pita for carrots if you have a gluten intolerance.

Sara Macel

Eat here now!! Just find a place to park an and walk on over! Great vegetarian options, even delicious without the bread!! I was a little sad that it is all sandwiches, but the fried green tomato on greens was amazing!! So even if you're GF or reducing gluten, this is the spot. The lovely and attentive waiter informed me that they have a separate fryer for GF! So thoughtful. I'm excited to come back and try more deliciousness. I was sad to see blue grass grill close, but this is actually amazing and I'm glad they're here ♥️

Marcio Vieira

Food that will literally make you cry of happiness. With so much flavor, an absolutely fantastic wine selection, and such a great friendly and outgoing ambience, Fleurie is my new favorite restaurant of all time. Gluten-free choices abound too. I’d give it 6 stars if I could. Highly recommended.

Burgess

Absolutely love this place for brunch. My one request would be more gluten free options!

Emanuel Grant

Just wonderful, kind staff and freaking delicious food!!! 5/5 !!! Thanks for the gluten free options too!!

Hannah Schwegman

The Big Yang pizza is great, good gluten free crust but regular peppeoni pizza was dry & barely had sauce or cheese.

Gabriella Bann

Very friendly and kind staff! Attentive and flexible to food allergies (I’m vegan + gluten free).

ari mil

Asked for a grilled chicken sandwich with a gluten free bun and got a breaded sandwich that I can't eat. Had to pay extra too

B G

Been here a couple times - delicious food, friendly and attentive service, gluten free options! Great spot for quick meal or date night. We got the panang curry and spicy eggplant dishes this time - both were flavorful and appropriately spicy/hot for our requests. We’ll be back!

Libby Fadl

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Kardinal Hall and we had a fantastic time! The staff was very easy to work with and were very accommodating for dietary restrictions and last minute guest additions. Chrissy was very responsive and had answers to all of my questions, which made planning the event a breeze. There are many dining options for larger groups, and our food (pork schnitzel, cabbage, roasted potatoes) was delicious! We had gluten-free and vegetarian guests who all raved about their food! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very fun and the perfect energy that we wanted for our rehearsal dinner.

Verna Klamerus

Great prices for the freshness and quality of food and drinks. Love Brazos- friendly folks. Great option to have corn tortillas on any taco to stay gluten free.

Madison Davis

Every experience blows us out of the water. The staff is so knowledgeable and kind, and the food is always world class. It is super allergen friendly, I’m celiac and had zero problems. And dollar for dollar it is the best dining experience in Charlottesville - they go above and beyond to take personal care of you. Shoutout to Michael, he has always been so incredibly sweet.

Laura Hunter Kirk

A unique and beautiful atmosphere. Yummy food and I appreciated their marking gluten free options on the menu and knowledge of gluten free. I got the pad Thai and it was great! There’s no kids menu but our kids enjoyed chicken fried rice and the all day breakfast!

Timothy Archibald