Top 50 Gluten-Free Dining Spots Across Cincinnati

Heather Iacono

Absolutely fabulous authentic Mexican food, dedicated gluten free. AAAAA+++++

Reagen Powers

Celiac friendly! Very knowledgeable and they have dedicated fryers!

Gareth Davies

Good gluten free buns with their burgers.

Laura Brogden

Katie P was fantastic! She was kind and attentive for our whole meal. I have gluten and dairy allergies and she had the manager prepare everything to make sure it was safe!

Christine Cooper

Alcove knows something that many restaurants could learn, that you can serve people with food allergies and preferences without limiting access to a variety of dishes. So many dishes prepared gluten free and they have a dedicated gf fryer. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was incredible. Even my gluten eating friends enjoyed it. The beet and goat cheese salad is not to be missed! The polenta with flamin' hot Cheetos was a favorite at the table. The service was amazing and everyone was very friendly. Definitely will be returning!

Jasmine Cano

I’m so grateful for my server. I told him I had a gluten allergy and he went above and beyond to accommodate. They even have my favorite dessert on the menu that is Gluten free and Gluten free pasta. Highly recommend

sue levenbaum

Loved the food and the experience. Juan our waiter exceptional! I have a gluten allergy and he was extremely knowledgeable and the restaurant very accommodating. (FYI to those with celiac...you can eat most items from the menu and there is a seperate frialator). We cant wait to go back and try more items, and we will ask for Juan!

Jacob Thigpen

Was happy to see that they had gluten free pancakes. Visited twice and had a good experience both times. Apple juice and orange juice will charge you $5 so watch out for that.

Candace Papotto

Wildly delicious! Dinner at Boca Cinci was the best dinner I've had in years, to put it simply. We were in town for the day from Cleveland and this place was so convenient to our hotel (21c) and so atmospheric. It's set on two levels and we were seating upstairs - gorgeous atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. And varied - it's one of those places where you want to try everything. Our table settled on the pommes souffle of course! I ordered the green bean salad with the perfectly cooked egg; and the handmade gluten-free ravioli with swiss chard, kale and ricotta - the pasta was beautifully made, paper thin and delicious. My husband had the tagliatelle with salsiccio and it was one of the best dishes I've tasted - subtly sweet and savory. We were full but had to try dessert - both the maple cheesecake and chocolate terrine (with olive oil, sea salt and pistachio) were unreal again! Our server was so helpful and approachable, and made the experience even better. The portion sizes, to me, were PERFECT. Please, no complaints about them being small - they were ideal for being able to order 2-3 items and feel perfectly satisfied - or even 1! I'll be back to Cinci JUST for this spot. Side note: I have a severe issue with gluten (I break out in body hives) so it's vital I'm not exposed to it. This place not only had a gluten free menu but had so may gluten free offerings and hand made pasta (it's a dream!). They also understood "celiac" and made me feel 100% confident. Well worth your time & money. HIGHLY recommend.

Crissybobissy

They advertise having gluten free options so we decided to give them a try. Asked the hostess if they had a gluten free menu and she said no. Asked if the menu was marked with which items were gluten free and she said our server would be able to assist us. After we were seated I asked our waiter which menu options were gluten free. He informed us that they had gluten free bread for the sandwiches and a gluten free crust for the pizza. I inquired further about which sandwiches or pizza would be able to be made gluten free and he said if an item had gluten they just wouldn't include it when they made the meal which was horribly unhelpful to say the least. Tried one more time and asked specifically if any of the appetizers or sides were gluten free and this dude just stared at me for 5 seconds straight and then turned to my partner and asked if he wanted anything to drink and straight up ignored my question. Literally no allergen information anywhere so you can't even order a salad because you have no idea if they just won't put dressing on it if it's not gluten free. I like surprises as much as the next person but I really don't want to order a tantalizing sounding sandwich just to end up with some gf bread topped with lettuce because they removed the gluten items. They do just remove it too, my order was supposed to have fried onions so I asked if they would be replaced with regular old onions instead and he kind hmmhhmmm'ed at me which i thought was a yes but turns out it was a no. They just removed the crispy onions. I paid more money for the gluten free option to get less food. My better half said his food was pretty good and the view was phenomenal so if you don't have any dietary restrictions and money to burn then give this place a try, otherwise stick with places like Fretboard and their affiliate restaurants because they're absolutely amazing and care about making sure everyone has a great dining experience. The price is not worth the service here, our waiter was nowhere to be found from the time he took our order until the time he slapped the check on the table and then he hovered around trying to get us to leave so he could seat the next tip $$$ in line waiting to eat even though I still had a plate of the blandest food ever to eat.

Michaela Nee

Love this place, really colorful fun atmosphere and Madi Moore was an awesome hostess. Lots of vegan and gluten free options!

Shawna Russell-Cargile

I have gone here multiple times and today the food was awful. To be honest it hasn’t been good at all lately but today was horrible. My son ordered cinnamon bun which he described as been extremely dry and I could tell when he went to pull first bite it was dry. Secondly my gluten free pancakes looked good but were also dry and tasted sour. So they brought me out 2 slices of gluten free French toast which was better than pancakes but not the best. My Eggs were overdone as well but I dealt with it. And then when going to check out they had mistakenly forgot to remove the pancakes so they over charged me. Just a bad experience today but as I said my last few trips here the food has not been great. Hope they make improvements soon because they do have great gluten free options for people like me.

Ria Villaver Collins

Hole-in-the-wall burger place in Northside doesn't quite live up to the gem in its hidden gem status. Ordered the "Hammstein", "Buns n Rose's black bean", and vegan "James Brownie" milkshakes. Pros: Large variety of eclectic burgers, including a couple vegan options, all with fun, quirky names. They also offer gluten free & pretzel buns. Though it fell apart easily, I appreciated that the bean burger seemed fresh and handmade - could see the beans. Milkshakes can be made with vegan ice cream (coconut ice cream & almond milk). Fries were great, and burgers tasted decent. Cons: Limited seating in a tight space. Atmosphere is a little grungy, and staff seemed stressed and rushed despite there not being many people. Vegan milkshake was like syrup - not good. Biggest issue: Staff were NOT knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. I asked if the milkshakes were entirely vegan or if it was just an ice cream swap > was told it was totally vegan > turns out the mix-ins are not necessary vegan (the brownie had egg and I had to ask 4 times before I got that answer.) Sadly, can't say I'll be back.

Leif Benner

Seating: Table was clean but awkward seating placement. Pretty slow day on a Wednesday. The wine: I got the basic marrlow Wine. It has sat for a while. Slightly separated with a hint of bitter. It smells fresh. Slight cranberry flavor but mostly tastes like it hd sat hu hasnt aged. Doesn't slide down easily, definitely a sipping wine. Would be paired well with a chicken, or something light to contrast the dark undertones of the wine. Service and atmosphere: Asked about allergies. Asked about getting me a special wllergy safe menue. New her menu very well. Good scenery. Nice sense of music. There is a mix of dark subitiabilty mixed. It gives outdoor Deck well still having the comfortably of a high end diner. Very hotel esk. Service was attendant and open. As well as quick moving. Air ventilation is good Waiter also left The food: Asked for medium, god medium well. Not the worst for a burger, but would be worried about a steak. Burger is very well made. The bread for being gluten free held up quite well and it was seasoned very good. One of the best I've had. Upelled me on desert, the experience was so good I took it. I am looking forward too trying this. Better menu options then ford's garage as far as gluten free or allergy safe options go. The penutbutter pie: may I just say I was delighted. The airy light sweetness of this pie was one of the best I've ever had, glute free or not. The texture was smooth yet every bite felt varied in a wonderful way only penutbutter can do. It was also very ohio. Reminiscent of the buckies desert tht ohio is known for. The presentation was mouthwatering and it was well deserved. The chocolate sauce felt fresh, sweet, and well placed. The nuts where fresh (ive had many where the nuts where stale) and well placed. My only downside to this pie was the spray on wipcream, which if swapped for homemade would make this pie double the price, but award winning. Overall rating 4.0/ 5

Marci

Gluten free pancakes with many option! Yes they were good.

Danielle Perry

Fantastic service and food and drinks! The chicken enchiladas, chips n salsa and the jalapeno cornbread were my favorites but everything was 10/10! Options available for dietary restrictions- gluten free/celiac

Ali Rode

The experience here was superb just like the other restaurants in the Looking Glass Hospitality portfolio. If you have Celiac or gluten intolerance they are excellent in their protocols and were able to adjust items to celiac specificity. We had the Korean Corn Dogs which were 10/10. The Caesar was heavy on kale which is not our first choice of greens but it was generously dressed and had fresh grated cheese. The scallop and beef parpardele were enjoyed as well as Lobster Mac (fresh!) and wedge potatoes. Dip potatoes in the cheese sauce for a menu hack! The creamsicle cloud dessert was unique as well as light. Drinks wise they have an excellent selection and I enjoyed the Lychee Ginger as a great cocktail with Asian inspired appetizer. This is a must for a date night with someone with allergies or if you like to dine local with local ownership. Parking garage is conveniently attached behind the restaurant and there's an entry from the garage to the restaurant. We were there on a Sunday so the area was quiet.

George Erickson

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Angela Blair

Love Agave & Rye In Rookwood! The food was awesome as always! Enjoy the new menu and taco flight option! Our server, Megan, was awesome and really appreciate ensuring that we could accommodate my husband’s dairy & gluten sensitivity.

Eugene Campos

Amber Camacho

The pizza is so cheesy and delicious, and there are lots of options, including gluten-free. Beers are cheap. Mac's beer is $2 on draft and too tasty for that price. Service was awesome from everyone, but Sydney was an exceptional server. Not just for us, but for the booth next to us who were from out of town.

Danielle Easton

Shout out to Amanda! She schooled us on all the gluten free options which made my wife exceptionally happy! We will definitely be back thanks to her!

Loretta Houseman

Barbara Fuller

Ann Conaway

Anthony Sodd

Dining at Jeff Ruby's in downtown Cincinnati was the finest restaurant experience I’ve ever had. The venue’s 1920s flapper-inspired ambiance near the fountain at Fifth and Vine set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive. The drinks were expertly crafted; I particularly enjoyed a couple of perfectly balanced Manhattans. The food was the highlight. I savored a perfectly cooked filet topped with crab meat, accompanied by fresh side vegetables, and ended with a rich gluten-free cheesecake. As someone with celiac disease, I was impressed by the staff’s conscientiousness regarding my dietary needs. There were six of us, and even with a full restaurant, we could clearly hear each other’s conversation—noise control was spot on. The bill was on the higher side, but the experience was worth every penny. I can’t wait to return.

Jacob Thigpen

Loved this Moer burger. Got a gluten free bun and loved the flavor added by the pastrami.

Joel Greenwald

Zachary Sutton

I have celiac and the staff was knowledgeable and amazing. I enjoyed my food and had a lovely meal. Thank you

Sara

Enjoyed brunch at W! The food was phenomenal and cooked perfectly! The chef and staff were so kind and accommodating to a large party. The restaurant is beautiful inside! This restaurant is a gem in Westwood! You will love anything you get! There a several gluten free options and the gluten free bun was perfect!

lara leigh kelland

gluten free bagel that blew my mind. was it expensive? yes. can you take my money any day of the week for such a transcendent delight? yes, you absolutely can.

Louise Earl

Jack Isaacs

Carrabba's is great! I have to eat gluten free because I have a gluten sensitivity and they have quite a few options for me. Our server Angela was great and took care of us while we were there. Highly recommend!

Carol Tullos

Joseph Haas (Joe)

Excellent pub to gather with great pizza. I got the gluten free cauliflower crust on the chicken bacon ranch pizza. Really hit the spot 😊

Freddie Mc

Diana Middleton

Alecia Manson

Ethel Neal

Julie Hicks

Thomas Kent

Gluten free buns are available!

Matt Faircloth

Tons of gluten free options, I had the chicken fried rice which was great.

Andrew Hayes

Carole Strout

Gareth Davies

Superb gluten free Chinese. Before last night I hadn’t eaten Chinese since 2018.

Debra Alaniz

Barbara Graham

Elizabeth Mullins

Erica

Visited tonight to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I’m gluten free and it can be hard to find a really good gluten free bread— their bread basket was amazing! I also got to try two different pasta dishes, the classic Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and the Carrot Infused Pappardelle with Tuscan Rabbit Ragout (the actual pasta for gluten free was exchanged for a penne). They were such different dishes, and both were very well done, with great textures and flavors— the rabbit ragout may have been my favorite of the two. Also had a great drink- the Negroni Conte— the Earl Grey infused Campari was really lovely and complimentary. Would definitely recommend!