Top 20 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Cincinnati's Central Business District

Heather Iacono

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

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

Brenda Aratani

I’ve ordered here a couple of times and the presentation, flavor, and cooked temperature is always on point! Staff really follows the ticket order. I love their gluten free bun.

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!

Julie Weber

We went after a Reds game, so the restaurant was very crowded. 2 of the 4 in our group require gluten free. The menu had limited selections marked gluten free, so we asked what needed to be changed to make the salmon Oscar gluten free. The waiter brings it out just as described on the menu and assured us it was gluten friendly. We ate it and it was delicious but hoping we don’t get side effects. It is difficult to dine out when you feel like your health is at risk.

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!

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.

Jennifer Z

We have been going here for years. The food is fresh and made on site. Their wild mushroom noodle soup is unlike anything I've ever had. Meatless, but hearty and filling. Enough to share for tomorrow's lunch. They make they own noodles, so they may run out if eating late, but the servers are happy to make recommendations. Open until 3am Friday and Saturday nights, this is a great place to have an exotic retro cocktail, shareable appetizers, and a fantastic, "not what you normally see as Chinese food in America" dinner. They even have gluten free options.

Cynthia Brenner

My husband and I dined here for our anniversary, and we couldn’t have been happier. The food was absolutely incredible! I have food allergies (gluten and dairy) and the chef and staff went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. We will definitely be returning, and we will continue to rave about this restaurant to our family and friends!

Mary McConnell

Still a fantastic breakfast and pretty darn good gluten free toast! The million dollar bacon was a tad to sweet for me this time...but that's probably just me. Great service, quick for downtown, and prices are appropriate. You'll need to find parking!

Sarah Denhart

We love Metropole. The wait staff is incredible. They know the menu forward and backwards. They were able to handle my allergy (gluten) without fuss. I never once felt unsafe. It's the kin of place I know I can try new things and still be safe and as anyone with a serious allergy can tell you, having that much faith in your Wait staff is almost unheard of. The drinks rock. Persephone's return is excellent on the summer drinks menu.

Michael Leenellett

Food is great, not many gluten free options, though.

Kimberly Wyman

Great array of salads for any taste! Three of us all got something different and all of it was amazing. A lot of options for gluten free and vegan. Would highly recommend for a great salad

Lori Stehlin

Fabulous food and brewed iced tea. Lots of gluten free options. Birthday treat with a huge sparkler and a scoop of sorbet for my gluten free friend. So sweet to consider her. Sweet staff.

Mark Waters

Good food, lots of options. Gluten Free options as well.

Kayla Smartz

Amazing tacos! (And strong drinks!) Everyone at our table ordered a couple tacos and everyone raved about how good theirs was. Two vegetarian / vegan options was a plus! Highly recommend the mushroom one. Gluten free corn tortillas as an option. Good vibes and nice staff.

Javiera Monardez

This is a great place to be with a group. Service was fast, and the staff were friendly and kind with the kids. The Chili is so good! They put so much cheese on top of it too. If you are gluten-free, you can ask the bowl of Chili without the pasta. The cheese fries were ok. I don't think we will order it next time. Be prepared to try a new recipe of Chile, tough. It has different spices that make it special.

Pam Machenheimer

Mussels as a comfort food? Nailed It! Chefs really know what they are doing. Fish prepared to perfection. Servers were pleasant and very helpful in navigating menu. Great gluten-free options too! Clean, cool, open atmosphere great for people watching. Easy parking right across the street.

Samantha Foster

Places an order for 8 people on a Friday for pickup on Monday. Everything was ready on time. All the food was there and it was delicious! Great option when you have someone gluten free in the group and it had a vegetarian option for me!

Andrea Kline

The food was amazing. I wandered in after a long day of travel. The hostess was a bit rude and tried to get me to eat at the bar which serves burgers. I explained I wasn't looking for that kind of food. She then said well you know this is a 5 star restaurant and pointed to the menu. I said sounds great I would appreciate some decent food after a week of terrible travel and food. She reluctantly offered me reservation in 30 mins. I've never been treated so poorly by a hostess otherwise would given an additional star. I did the 3 course meal and the servings we're just right. Amazing food and the server was awesome in helping me navigate my gluten intolerance.