Top 15 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Centretown West, Ottawa

Greg Hills

The food here is fantastic. Everything is gluten free and delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

Hind V. Mubarak Brown

The pizza is incredible, the owner is an absolute gentleman and TRUE Italian in every sense of the word. The pizza margarita is sublime, simple, delicious and full of authentic flavours, feels and renoncent reminders of visiting Italy and it’s true approach to pizza prepared. As a gluten sensitive individual - giving up pizza for the last few years has been devastating. The gluten free margarita here? Is truly chefs kiss! The front of house team (servers) are warm, patient and approachable. This building (previously occupied by the late wonderful Bob and the beloved team at stoneface) has clearly inherited another gem - in Del Piacere. Love this place! A must try and repeat - repeatedly ❤️

John Andrews

My first time at this restaurant I have been driving by for so many years I decided to go in today and try some butter chicken, I also ordered matar paneer and some garlic Naan. I have been to at least 5 Indian restaurants in ottawa, every restaurant has a slightly different flavor on there food Each one has a different take on there Naan bread, but all were very good, so was the butter chicken The butter chicken at Indian express was excellent I noticed that the chicken was very tender. all the other restaurants I have been to the chicken was dry. The Naan bread was very good, nice and fresh loved it, no complaints here. The matar paneer was also fresh and flavourful, the rice was also fresh. Indian express also makes fresh deserts on site I tried a square with Mango and coconut WOW WHAT FLAVOR, They also had a gluten free chickpea flour ball with Cashews WOW the flavours just keep on coming Had to get an assortment of desserts oh so good After one bite you will know what I mean. Well I have no complaints on the food at Indian Express, service was good, very happy will be back.

Renata Carneiro

We got in the restaurant very late on a busy night with no reservation, but the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Lots of options available (including vegetarian and gluten free). Amazing food, environment and staff.

Gerald James

You get what you pay for and this restaurant does not disappoint. Although a little pricey for some, the dining experience itself is the entertainment, so you can make an evening out of it (I believe it takes about 3 hours to serve all the dishes). They cater to individual dietary restrictions and you in no way feel "cheated" because they replaced a meat dish with a vegetarian or gluten free one. If you truly enjoy food, are adventurous, and appreciate beautifully presented dishes, it is definitely worth it to save up and visit.

Isabel Payne

My partner and I celebrated our 9th anniversary at Perch and had an absolutely spectacular time. We loved the ambiance and how well thought out each dish and drink pairing was. We were also extremely appreciative of how they were able to modify parts of the menu for my partner's gluten intolerance. The staff were also so lovely to talk to and were clearly passionate about what they were doing. Thank you so much to Perch for making our evening so special! We'll be back! 💕

ourboomerlife

The meal was delicious with more than a few gluten free choices. The noise level seemed to prevent a quiet conversation at peak time.

Alex

Awesome place and great food. I have a gluten allergy and the gluten free pasta option was delicious!

Shan Sri

Great family owned business serving delicious Tamil food. Can't compare to GTA price/quality, but for Ottawa this place is great!! Definitely recommend if you want to try something new. They don't skimp on the spice, so let them know your preference - they are very accommodating and kind people. I personally recommend their veggie rolls! Have great options for vegans and vegetarians (and maybe gluten-free i.e. dosas).

Faisal Baddar

What an amazing place to get takeout pizza from! They say a 1 m piece feeds four, I think it feeds six to eight! The hot honey is amazing, and the Cesar salad was the best I’ve had in Ottawa (they use anchovies in the sauce and there’s no bacon bits, and you can get gluten free, so it’s halal, pescatarian and can be gluten free, amazing!).

Kevin Stone

Excellent food and even had gluten friendly options which is hard to find!

Melinda None

Disadvantages: 1. The gluten is dry, hard and difficult to chew, and even some parts are a bit prickly in the mouth. 2. The soup has a lot of oil and smells fragrant, but the taste is very bland and only greasy (my friends also think so, and they have not lost their sense of taste). Think of it like a whole bowl filled with oil and then sprayed with gourmet scented perfume. 3. There are very few types of vegetables, meats and meatballs in the freezer, which is half of what I’ve been to in other similar stores in Ottawa. Maybe it will be updated later. 4. There is almost no parking space. There are four or five bars on the roadside, but they are always full. The parking lot behind the store seems to be closed to customers. 5. It’s expensive to order just anything, and the price is quite high (compared to other Chinese restaurants in Ottawa) Advantages: 1. Gluten has a domestic taste. 2. The meat and vegetables are very tender after cooking, but... 3. I can’t boast anymore, so let’s leave it at that. I don’t really like it anyway.

Steve S

The best buffet for the money. Plenty of gluten free items and some vegan. Fresh and quality food.

Arlene Sugrue

This place is small and intimate. The service and food were delicious. We are both gluten free and they were very accommodating. My husband had the filet mignon which just melted in your mouth. Very high quality meat. I had the cod dish that was nice and light and had great flavors. If they could add a gluten free desert to the menu that would be outstanding. We have already recommended to several of our friends.

David Currie

This has quickly become my favourite place to eat. The Chinese menu is amazing and is highly customizable. Vegan friendly, gluten free options, spicy or mild - you decide. The service is incredible, the staff are warm and kind people who deserve your business. The decor is engaging and transportative. But the prices! So inexpensive! Everyone could eat here all the time! And should. Go now.