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

Marvin Gibbons

Went in on a Monday night. Very busy and sat at the bar. Wxplanes to the bartender our allergies, I’m celiac and my wife is allergic to cilantro. Placed our orders and the kitchen manager, Manny, came out and discussed our orders and issues and talked us through what we would enjoy within our allergies. The food came we wished we had ordered 2’nd’s !! Delicious

Heather Taibl

My boyfriend’s son has severe peanut and tree nut allergies as well as Celiacs. We called the day before and the manager, Jennifer, walked through the meticulous precautions they take to make sure he can eat safely. She went out of her way to watch for and make a note on our reservation. From the moment we stepped in the restaurant everyone was aware of his allergies and they even have a dedicated gluten-fee menu. Jennifer checked in with us and made sure we were doing well. The food was phenomenal, the service was phenomenal, and we were so grateful to be able to dine somewhere that truly understood his allergies. Highly recommend this restaurant! Thank you!

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 :)

Jenn and Ryan Goggans

Best gluten free Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Gluten free chicken Parmesan is to die for

Grace Joshua

Awesome gluten free sushi!

Deyton Chance

this was the most delectable experience ever!! all the food was so fresh it felt like i could taste its source. my friends and i were taking photos of our amazing meal and then…the manager comes over and asks if we would want to tag them in a post with one of their desserts on the house!! of course we agreed and not only was the dessert amazing but it was also vegan and gluten free along with many of the options on the menu. my friend who is vegan and gluten free and she said there was plenty of options for her and the staff was extremely accommodating! our waiter also went through the menu and explained everything in through detail since it was our first time. so overall 100/10 experience!!

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

Maria Alejandra Meneses Giorgi

This was one of my best experiences in Chicago, the food is awesome, the waiter was super kind and helpful when explaining the gluten free options and the vibes and music are amazing. Highly recommended if you are around the River North area

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.

jamie

Definitely the best meal we've ever ate, our entire lives. Had the gem green salad and it was massive! Didn't even finish it (it was a little dry but the pears were spiced and super delicious) the carrots with the feta are special and we could have just ate them all night...had the bone marrow and was blown away by the flavors. My husband got the short ribs and enjoyed every bite as well. I have celiacs and usually get contamination but felt great after this meal! We would have gotten dessert but had reservations elsewhere, so looking forward to coming back to enjoy a gf dessert. I also loved the Orgeat me Not cocktail (pictured)

Herward Ahlheit

We had the Vegan Burger which comes with a glutenfree bun. The taste was great, we loved it!

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.

Jessica Thalken

I have a gluten-sensitivity - wheat allergy. When I came in, asked our waitress if there's any way the chefs can make me a "deconstructed lasagna"; basically all the yumminess of the filling with the GF noodles. The waitress came back and said the chefs would love to attempt something like that. It was DELICIOUS!! I will definitely be going back when I'm in Chicago again in a couple of months. Everyone there was over the top wonderful! The waitress, the host, the chefs, (obviously). The atmosphere was chill and fun. Pictures are: "deconstructed lasagna", spaghetti & meatball, and encrusted chicken salad.

Megan Granzyk

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

Mads

Idk why this came up under “gluten free” when I was searching but there is like barely anything here that is gluten free so idk

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.

Jennifer Berrong

Accommodated me with my celiac disease and worked a way out to have the French toast. They used a gf bun. It was delicious! The best French toast I have ever had!

Jill Beathard

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

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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.