Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Raleigh

Linda Sullivan

Have gluten-free food that passes muster even for people with celiac disease. Such restaurants are not easy to find. Maybe we celiac sufferers who enjoy eating out can share our GF restaurant experiences.

Dan Sheehan

This is a great spot for food allergies. My wife had a fried chicken sandwich which was gluten free and she was in heaven. I had their signature black bean burger and the jalapeno jam was very tasty.

Stephanie Garcia

English and Spanish: I have been to this restaurant several times and have loved it every time! They are allergy-friendly, 100% gluten-free, and are willing to make accommodations. They have this vegan cilantro sauce that is phenomenal. I’ve gotten the vegan beyond arepa with avacados, lettuce, and Fritos. The rice and beans (the beans depend on who is making it; there have been some inconsistencies there), but everything else is good. I also love their fresh juices. The passionfruit one is my favorite. English and Spanish: I have been to this restaurant several times and have always loved it. They are allergy-friendly, 100% gluten-free, and are willing to make accommodations. They have a vegan cilantro sauce that is phenomenal. I have ordered the vegan beyond arepa with avocado, lettuce, and Fritos. The rice and beans (the beans depend on who prepares them; there have been some inconsistencies), but everything else is good. I also love their fresh juices. The passion fruit one is my favorite.

Meg Cosgrove

Everything was wonderful. They were able to work with our food allergies without issue. They accommodated gluten free, nut free, and even a garlic free guest! Room is beautiful, staff was on top of everything, would definitely recommend.

Mary Claire Barnes

Ask for the GF pita bread!

Dani Dire

Hands down my favorite place for gluten free pizza! They are very accommodating to gluten free customers. Not only do they have gluten free pizza crust but they also have vegan cheese 😍 They have specific pizzas that can be prepared certified gluten free as shown on the menu. Some ingredients vary by location so be sure to double check. Sometimes I venture out and build my own pizza but I always verify which ingredients are safe. They also have individually wrapped gluten free brownies for dessert!

madison spaulding

My friends suggested here and I was skeptical because Im gluten free and its so hard to find a good Italian place with gluten free options. Needless to say I was blown away. I got the Rigatoni con Pollo alla Panna with gf pasta and it was delicious. The service was great and the food was amazing. Definitely will be back and looking forward to it!

Dhruti Dave

This was the best experience for burgers fot anyone with gluten free preferences.

Renee Urban

Yikes. Don’t even know where to start. Long story short - don’t come here. We waited over an hour and a half for our food and after that we walked out. Never typically leave reviews for restaurants but this was an exception because it was so bad. I mean the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. We kept getting different excuses from the waiter and the manager. At one point it was that “gluten free pizza takes longer” (which has never been a hold up in the past at Mellow), another time it was “the kitchen made your orders wrong,” and the third time it was “the kitchen lost your ticket and your order hasn’t been made.” After over an hour and a half of waiting and the server asking us our order again and getting the order wrong on the ticket, we decided to leave. Manager and waiter never seemed to care that we had been waiting over an hour and a half, there was no sympathy or apologies, and they were rude. Exceptionally bad customer service. Other tables were waiting for their food and the food pick up section had a large amount of people waiting a long time too. So don’t count on pick up being timely either. Understand delays can happen because of staff shortage and busy hours, but the restaurant was half empty and tons of servers standing around. None of our group will be coming back. Highly recommend you don’t go here or if you really want Mellow Mushroom to visit the Cary or Durham location.

Mica Baker

Authentic Italian cuisine. Gluten free options. Always delicious!

Susan Rodriguez

I’m a vegetarian, and the main menu has almost no meat-free dishes—but Winston’s actually is vegetarian friendly as long as you say something to the waiter. They have a complete alternative menu available: the front lists vegetarian and vegan dishes, and the back has gluten-free dishes. I can’t speak to the gluten-free options, but the vegan and vegetarian choices are excellent!

Randy Earl

This was my first visit to Bad Daddy's. I have Celiac disease, so gluten free options are extremely important to me, and it's a real treat for me to have a proper burger-in-a-bun rather than a lettuce wrap, even if it is a GF bun (they tend to fall apart without gluten to hold them together; no fault of the restaurant). My burger was delicious; I'll definitely come back when I need a burger fix. However, my review is mixed because I found the ambience lacking - the music was loud and of what I considered to be an obnoxious selection (personal taste, I know, but hey, it's my review). Also my menu was dirty, which was a real turn-off. A few customer-focused tweaks and it could be a five-star experience for me, but currently it's not.

Tracie Lane

The best grits and eggs I've had in years. I also loved the gluten-free waffle. But what I loved most is the premise behind this place.

Zachary Olsen

The food was delicious! GLuten friendly options are available. The Arepas were decently sized, though a big guy like me needs two. I preferred the pork over the salmon.

Lauren Strickland

Amazing service with Daniel, he was very attentive, fast, and friendly. Great food as always, cooked well and not a long wait. Great options for gluten free, both mains and sides.

Denise Donohue

My family had an amazing meal at Cowfish. As someone with gluten sensitivity, it's so hard to find safe foods. It was very comforting when the waitress asked if anyone had allergies before even taking our drink orders. The menu has something for everyone & there are some very interesting combinations. All-in-all, the food was delicious & the atmosphere was very fun & celebratory. We had a wonderful time!

Rachel Whalen

I found my new go-to spot! I'm looking for healthy spots to eat (mainly gluten free and dairy free options). The food at Happy & Hale is not only healthy and meets my dietary needs but it's also SO DELICIOUS! Everyone working at this location is extremely friendly and makes you feel really welcome and at home. I met the owner and he's super friendly as well! Try JP's gluten free desserts - you will not be disappointed!

Kylie Oliver

They have GF buns, as well as a dedicated fryer. The staff is so friendly and informative and the food is absolutely delicious!

A P

Love that they have a gluten free pizza! And dairy free cheese! Not only do they have these options, but they taste very good. I come to Mod every time I’m in Raleigh

Allison T

loved the food! the pork belly bites and charred broccoli were standouts. my cocktail was delicious and everything was marked if it was gluten or dairy free. the decor and service were amazing. we will definitely be back!

Jayme Berggren

Food was delicious! We had 3 different chicken dishes. And three different desserts! Service was excellent ! All of the food items were gluten free except for Chili Naam! We were given extra chili sauce to accommodate different palates!

Angela Moretto

I am gluten free and the server marked which ones I would not be able to eat , which was only three. The food all tasted good however it was never hot. Everything was luke warm to almost cold. The atmosphere was trendy and loud. We had to raise our voices to hear each other. Between the two of us, we ordered 6 small plates and it was just enough. The service was on the slow side but overall we had a wonderful night.

Fred Lybrand

Nice restaurant, lackluster meats. Pork was dry and tastes of liquid smoke. Ribs were slathered in sauce. Got a combo with 2 tiny slices of brisket that were dry despite being dunked in sauce. Gluten free items are labeled - but there is fryer cross contamination for potato skins and wings. Servers are nice, vibe is good, crowd is hopping. Food? Not worth it.

Matt Coty

Amazing food! Great Gluten Free options and accommodations! Alexis is the sweetest and super helpful!! I’ve had her twice now and can’t wait to come back again!

Dani Dire

Hands down one of the best gluten free buns! Anytime I’m craving a burger, this is where we go. Most of the time when I ask for the gluten free bun they ask immediately if it’s an allergy before I can even say it. I’m celiac but saying it’s an allergy is usually easier. They do NOT have a dedicated fryer so stay away from the fries and tater tots unfortunately.

Donna Dixon (MeandQt)

Food and staff were excellent! Another place that is gluten free friendly! Loved it will be back again.

Salem Soni

Overall: A This is one of the few places that I’ve had the chance to visit at several locations and the experience has been amazing each time. I’ve come with friends or one on one with my wife, it’s been great each time. Food: A+ The food is excellent for breakfast and brunch. It makes it also a great healthy choice if you want gluten free choices (they can accommodate you). Service: A The service was great and friendly. We didn’t have to wait to be seated. Honestly, that depends on the location and when you decide to arrive. But the hostess was friendly and welcoming with a big smile. The staff at this location seem to be young and energetic. The food didn’t take too long to come out and was very attentive to our needs. Ambiance: A It’s a very casual place. No need to dress up. Lively, but not too noisy. The music is there but not too noticeable. Big windows that let a lot of natural light in. We’ve eaten both outside and inside; you will enjoy it either way. Price: B+ Obviously, perception of price is relative depending on your income. But I’ve been to couple similar style restaurants, and I would say that the price could be perceived as a little high to some for just breakfast. For two, you might pay around $45-60 (tips included). Parking: B At this particular location, parking is somewhat difficult because there aren’t that many parking spots in front of the restaurant. But there’s a big parking lot several feet away, so it’s not too bad. Restroom: N/A Unfortunately, I’ve never been to the restroom each time we’ve visited so I can’t speak on that. The whole place seems to be well cleaned and maintained. Overall score: A Highly recommend this place! 😊 P.S. Our server name was Jacob (with glasses). Very nice guy!

Shanah Bell

I met a client here for a morning coffee meeting and it was a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The entire restaurant is gluten free, which was fantastic to learn. They do have some vegan drink and food options, but not many. Macadamia and Almond milk are the plant milk options. I got a hot Golden Latte and added a shot of espresso. It was delicious! My client got a smoothie bowl, which she loved. Please note that all of the smoothies contain whey protein so they are NOT vegan, but you can ask for the plant protein as a swap instead. Overall, the atmosphere and experience were very enjoyable. The only thing that would make this place better was if they incorporated more inherently vegan/ plant based options in order to cater to a wider variety of people.

Alyssa

I've been here before a year ago or so, the service and atmosphere are wonderful, I really enjoy eating there! I got the smoked salmon frittata and it was delicious! I had to ask for a bit more salad dressing, but our server was very kind and was happy to get me some more. The reason I've given the good a low review isn't because it's bad, but because they've gotten rid of their gluten free/friendly options (still have gf toast though, it was pretty good). I was super excited to go back and even more so when I saw all the delicious Fall options for pancakes, only to find out they no longer had the option to make them gf. I hope to hear they reintroduce that in the future.

Joe Janosko

Has gluten free options and fries are cooked in a separate frier my favorite gluten free sandwich.

Melody Dickerson

Sooo yummy! Richard was our server and he was so kind and VERY helpful and accommodating to my gluten free friend. 10/10!

Emily Coser

We love First Watch! It's a go-to breakfast place for our family of 3. Good service, delicious food, fun specials. Keto and gluten free options for the days we don't want to go carb heavy. Highly recommend!

Christine Havericak

Horrible customer service and care. We ordered a gluten free pizza for our daughter who suffers from Celiac. Fortunately, our delivery driver understands the dangers (and pain/illness) associated with ingesting gluten and informed us that no separate utensils, pizza peels, or precautions were taken to ensure a gluten free pizza. I attempted to resolve the issue and spoke with the manager on duty, who did not express any concern nor did she even apologize for this issue. She simply stated there is nothing she can about it because she cannot tell the chef what to do. it was a wasted $100+ order. never again.

Olivia Obeng

This place really is great! It's nice that it can fit a party that's big or small. There's even a long table inside that can genuinely fit about 16ish people, I didn't count exactly but was really impressed with it. The food was also great- I loved all the Dim Sum and the non-alcoholic drinks. They have a lot of gluten free options also, which is super nice!

Chris Kwon

The empanadas are really great and delicious! They also serves gluten free option

Suzanne Sweeney

They are serious about making sure I don’t accidentally have gluten. The food is absolutely delicious. Even though I requested gluten free, and it was clearly labeled gluten free, I had to ask anyway if they were sure because it didn’t taste or look GF. ( It was GF)

Sarah Coleman

sadly, this location is VERY understaffed! I hope that might be why our burgers were both made wrong (asked for no mayo, got mayo; asked for no cheese on the other burger, got cheese). We have had decent burgers from this location in the past, and I am happy to report they do have a gluten free burger bun, which is fairly tasty and holds together well. Atmosphere is DEAD, very much so. It is hardly busy at peak dinner hours, which is sad really.

Elizabeth Fieno

Entrees are giant and the lettuce chicken wraps are the best thing on the menu. Super gluten free friendly

Constance Lowe

Tasty gluten free and healthy food! I really liked my wrap and the service was so friendly

Gillian McCrea

Why can’t you take gluten allergies seriously? One time I get told that if I say no toppings on fries, then it’s gluten free. Another time I get told that none of the sides are gluten free. You will take nut allergies seriously, but not gluten. This is the difference between me being bedridden for anywhere from a week to a month+….

dan smith

I’ve been back twice and had the Buffalo cauliflower and gluten free pizza. The cauliflower is great and the GF pizza is delicious. I suspect the regular crust pizza is better but if you’re trying to reduce your wheat flour intake and want some pizza, this GF pizza will scratch that itch. My original review is below… Let me clear, I’m not a beer drinker. If I drink beer I prefer a very hoppy, dank, bitter IPA. I have not had one like that from Trophy but I’ve not been looking either. I did come in to try the Detroit style pizza (only available on Monday and Tuesday). I lived in Dearborn, MI for 4 years, 1 mile from Detroit and Detroit pizza was Buddy’s Pizza. The crust was basically crispy focaccia bread with cheese and sauce built around the edges that gets a crispy burn and gives Detroit pizza its signature style. I love Buddy’s Pizza. There are only a couple East Coast pizzas I like better than Buddy’s so Buddy’s is a top 5 all time favorite pizza for me. Trophy’s Detroit style pizza tastes like Buddy’s. I mean it totally scratches the itch I sometimes get when craving Buddy’s pizza. Mmmmmm. Service was great. Meagan was attentive and helpful. We made reservations and were seated immediately at a table in the AC. If you love Detroit style pizza, this is destination dining in the Carolinas. Finally, the cocktails were good too. Old fashioned with a solid well and my wife had a house gin cocktail she let me sip that was lovely.

Joseph B

Decent place to eat, a good number of options, and they have gluten free options.

Amy R

I have always loved this place they meet gluten and vegetarian digestions. Their menu is short yet diverse and they change it on a regular basis. The quality of food is good. However, the portions can be on the smaller side, but is plenty enough for me not likely to have any to take home

Marc Denning

Delicious food and classy atmosphere. Loved that the dishes were clearly labeled for those with vegan and gluten free constraints.

Jillian Curcio

Khalisa Rae

one of my favorite restaurants. great gluten free options. warm and welcoming. ive only gotten sick once from the tortilla soup so if you have celiacs, i would stay away from it.

Leslie Fox

As a single diner, service is often lacking. I had fantastic service today. Tea glass always full, etc. I really appreciated it. Would recommend cooking the gluten free pasta al dente. It was a bit too soft. But I appreciate that you have it available.

Julia

I love Heirloom and their gluten free mochi donuts

Emmy Whitmore

Loved the tacos, gluten free options are available!

Joshua England

They have exceptional, consistent food. On top of that, they are very knowledge of gluten free options and what you can/can't order. Recommended!