Top 38 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in River North, Chicago

Zach T.

An outrageously delicious & positive experience eating lunch here today. Mia took exceptionally good care of us – my mom is celiac, and was so thrilled with the level of attention and care she got. On top of that, the food was showstoppingly good! The chicken kebabs, falafel, hamachi and hummus were all 10/10.

Emmy Johnson

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! So many options for people with celiac. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was 10/10. We will definitely visit again.

trinity h

Good GF buns!

kristina dang

Maggiano was great! Not only was the food delicious, the service was excellent. I had the chicken saltimbocca. When seated, the waiter asked about if anyone had any food sensitivities and I’m severely gluten intolerant. He then invited the chef to come out to talk to me about my allergies/ sensitivity which was pleasantly surprising. Most chefs never do that. Overall, my boyfriend and I had a great time eating here. I’ll definitely come back again the next time I get to visit Chicago.

TLC 2

Great experience at Pizzeria Uno. Medium deep dish easily feeds 2 people. Numero Uno pizza was delicious. All the toppings were cooked perfectly and were so fresh. We ordered bbq chicken pizza with gluten free crust and the gluten free crust is thinner than the regular deep dish.

emily motta

So amazing! The chefs and server were so catering to my Celiac disease. Amazing food :)

David Wertheimer

Great homemade gluten free pasta

Frank Weigel

Really loved that our server was very familiar with celiacs and could steer my wife.

Mariah Schultz

Sunda Lunch Catering was great. Our group liked the Chicken, Tofu and LOVED the Pad Thai. Our Vegan/Gluten-Free guest appreciated all the options available including the individual salad. The delivery order drop off was smooth. Sam was super helpful and made sure to check in with me every step of the way ensuring our order was correct and set-up the way we wanted. Thank you again (Nicole) for all your help with coordinating! I will definitely keep Sunda in mind for future staff events.

Matt L

Good gluten free options for my child.

Janet

Wow! they really have the best vegan gluten free pancake🥞!!! tofu scrambler-eggless was delicious and wholesome. Big portions great value of your money. Amparo managed to take care of many customers with a very kind attitude, calm, charming, knowledgeable and extremely good on what she does. Eric and the rest of the staff are so friendly.

jor A

Beautiful Italian restaurant. They offer courses, so take your time and enjoy the food. They have delicious gluten-free options. I would absolutely dine with them again. It's an elegant yet family-friendly atmosphere. And I really appreciate that they didn't rush us out when we finished our meal, and let us wait for our Uber at the table.

Michelle McCrackin

Oysters, steak, they were very sensitive to my gluten allergy

Sarah W

Delicious tapas restaurant with plenty of GF options you just need to confirm with your server about cross contact

Kay Clements

I stopped in one time when I was passing through using Amtrak and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for offering gluten-free optionsn

Kim S

I'm happy to have found this place. I thought I would have to swear off gluten forever with my gluten allergy. But they accommodated my needs and walked away with a satisfied tummy.

Karen Jacobs

That was the greatest gluten-free pizza I have ever had!! It was fast, the waitress was very helpful, and it was so good!

Darian Greenfield

Great find for easy Italian food. Gluten free menu. Decent selection including gluten free pasta. Our server was cheerful and excited to talk with us. Would highly recommend for an easy affordable Italian dinner.

Megan Benjamin

Great vibe, good view. I can imagine it gets quite loud in here, but great for 12 on a Saturday after the brunch crowd clears out. 10/10 on the gluten free bun for my cheeseburger. So many gf options!

Laura Brammer

Thank you Alyse for a wonderful experience and making sure all of my food was gluten free. You were friendly and not over bearing and had a good attitude

Eliza Campos

I ordered delivery from home so that it would arrive when I got to work downtown. The order came right on time, hot, delicious and with napkins, plastic cutlery and extra chili sauce. I could not have been more delighted. Tom Kha w/shrimp soup and Tom Sum salad were prepared perfectly and all the flavors were in balance! I appreciate how the menu gives allergen information. I’m Gluten Free and was able to clearly see which dishes would be safe for me to eat. Thank you, Star of Siam! I will be a repeat customer for sure!

Nan Reed Twiss

Our server Jose was incredibly helpful steering me toward gluten-free, dairy free, sugar free. Excellent service and wonderful food!

Emily Hausler

Awesome food and experience. The restaurant is extremely accommodating with allergies (I’m allergic to gluten).

Devon Colosimo

My boyfriend and I traveled from Philly last weekend to Chicago for 6 days. One of my must-do's was go to Andy's Jazz Club and I am so happy we did. It was well worth the money, and the food was a delicious change from eating all the deep dish/hot dogs/italian beef. My bf got the steak with potatoes/carrots and I had the chicken penne (gluten free) - both were high quality, and great portions. Drinks were strong. Service was friendly and attentive. The band that played was talented. There is a $20 per person cover in addition to your meal, which is the cover for seeing the show. Well worth every penny spent! It was a great date night during our visit, and when we return to Chicago we will be sure to come here again.

Mike Moran

Rosebuds was recomended by a friend in Philly as an Italian place Frank Sinatra ate. I don't know it was this one as several were listed, but this one was great I sat in the covered heated patio and eas very comfortable. Nothing exotic in terms of food but had gluten free pasta, did add some chicken for protein, in delicious marina sauce. Had dairy free sorbet for dessert. Lovely server and it was great experience. Would love to go back.

Megan Granzyk

Kenn was fabulous and our food was absolutely amazing! The carbonara was insane…. The gluten free options were all delicious as well.

Linda Holzwarth

Went with hubby and son. I have celiac and must be gluten free. Finding a place to eat who can accommodate and offers a variety can be tough. We were greeted warmly by Joel, the owner, who assured me there were many items to choose from that would be gluten free and explained the items I needed to avoid. The waitress was already aware I needed gluten free when she came to take our order. The fish tacos I had were delish. The hot dogs ...and burger the others had said were also delicious. Enjoyed trivia and the warmth and friendliness of the owner. Will absolutely go back.

Julia Skrzypek

I absolutely love this restaurant - the food and service are both incredible! There was a very minor mixup in communication regarding which plates were gluten free, and I had to change my order to avoid cross-contamination. It was not a big deal to me at all, but the waiter apologized and they even brought out an extra little dish aside from my order that was made gluten free just for me. It was incredibly kind and so appreciated! Little gestures like that mean so much - thank you!

Jaclyn Marie

Amazing food, experience, and ambiance! The best gluten free and diary free burger in Chicago and that I have ever had in my lifetime. They have beef and veggie burgers options; both are divine. The gluten free bread is exceptional! I have life threatening allergies and feel completely safe eating at Travelle. They take allergies very seriously and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and enjoy the experience. One time they made me a mango, honey, vanilla bean, almond milk smoothie… it was so delicious they should put it on the menu! I can’t duplicate it. It would be a nice sweet treat for the gluten and diary clients. Travelle is located at the Langham hotel. I recommend a spa day there at Chuan spa then going to the restaurant. It creates a perfect day. As a gluten and diary free person; it’s very hard to go to a restaurant and feel satisfied. It’s so special to me that Travelle cares about allergies and being inclusive for all types of people. Thank you Travelle team and Mr. Zamora for everything you do!

Manahil Aleem

Food was really good and the space was well decorated but the service could have been better. I wanted to try some of their desserts but needed to make sure they were vegetarian. After a long arduous debate with two servers who I had to argue with that vegetarian options are not the same as vegan or gluten free, I was initially told the desserts I wanted had gelatin. When I asked to speak to the chef to confirm, after initially resisting they called the chef who informed them that all desserts were vegetarian. I would expect the restaurant to know the difference between something like this or to confirm from the chef straight away.

Stephen Suydam

I was recommended this place by a friend and I had to try their sandwiches. I had the burger with bacon and it was tasty. The mustard was great with it. I ordered it with no bun because my wife has a gluten allergy. I think the brioche would have really made it 5 stars. Staff was friendly and good people sitting at the bar with us.

Jill Beathard

Really great food, wonderful dining experience. Lots of gluten-free options (without cross-contamination!) and knowledgeable staff.

Rich Hill

Food was great that I could eat being gluten free, this place was one of my need to go places after learning that Rick Bayless owned it

Elizabeth Pearson

This is the kind of place that everyone should experience at least once in life - and if you're lucky - you'll visit Sweetgreen much more often than once! I travel to Chicago once a month, and a girlfriend recommended that I give this place a try. My current dietary needs are - well - needy (no soy, no gluten, no dairy, no corn, and no peanuts). Embarrassed, I generally keep with Whole Foods and grab what I need for the week and stock up my hotel. But tonight was different - I took a chance - and I've never felt more at home with my restrictions! Ferran held my hand from the beginning - explaining how things are prepared, how certain items go well together, and most importantly, didn't make me feel like the complete annoyance that is generally assumed with someone with strict dietary restrictions. My new favorite place. I'll be living here when I'm not at work or the hotel - thank you so much for taking such great care of everything! I've never felt more at home in a Chicago restaurant.

David Aleman

At first I was unsure on how the night would go, as the hostess was not very welcoming but that soon changed when we told to go upstairs to meet our group. The service there was amazing and very accommodating to a member of our party who was gluten intolerant. The food was amazing and so we're the drinks.

Lior Seidel

Great place to enjoy sushi! Many gluten-free options to choose from

Katherine Lino

Amazing place!!!! the food is of the most delicious food we ever had! Khadijah did an amazing job explaining all the dishes and she helped me to pick the best gluten free and dairy free plates. We love it!

Melissa Morgan

I’ve been eating at the Nordstrom cafe for years and the food is always pretty good. I love how they have gluten free options here, more places need to follow suit. And of course the service is amazing!! Ida is so sweet, kind, and goes above and beyond always.