Top 40 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Downtown Nashville

Ananya A

I had Rigatoni. It was delicious. The scenery is very pretty and formal. Service is very nice but it took us a while to get our food. Definitely not a quick bite. The truffle fries are delicious as well. Clearly label vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes.

Sophie Lennon

My boyfriend and I are both celiac. We went back three times on our week long trip to have the gluten free pizza and Cloud 9 wings. Nef is the best bartender and even showed us the ingredient list for the pizza dough incase it interfered with another allergy of mine

M M

Had the most amazing lunch at the Omi Hotel! They had a dedicated fryer for gluten free buffalo wings, tots and fries and gluten free buns for the burgers as well!!

Lisa Prinzo

Our visit was wonderful! We were walking around and spotted etch (which I had read about online), so walked in and took a spot at the community table in the front of the restaurant. Josh provided excellent service, all while tending bar nearby. We shared the delicious Roasted Cauliflower as an appetizer, along with amazing gluten free rolls! I had the scallops and my husband had the filet. I had the pavlova for dessert, and my husband had pumpkin spice ice cream. All dishes were beautifully presented and SO delicious! The community table wound up being just us, which was awesome! We were on the early side. Thanks for helping us celebrate our 40th anniversary. It was a perfect experience!

Joyce Cheng

The best brunch buffet I’ve ever had!! Loved visiting Adele’s for my bachelorette. Had a couple of friends with dietary restrictions including celiac, and the staff were so happy to accommodate. Special shoutouts to Megan, the most incredible and friendly waitress ever, and the amazing chef Jerry! Would recommend to anyone visiting Nashville! 💕

Warren Christensen

Our server, SHRAYA was absolutely fabulous and made us feel well taken care of and added to making the night very special. The Tuscan salad had way too much dressing on it, Bronzino was good And it was fabulous that you make that gluten-free,, pasta with cauliflower was very nice, The gluten-free donuts was spectacular. Thank you

Bethany Bordeaux

An invite from our friend @thetipjarnash took us to @sundanewasian for one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Nashville. Its name is a nod to the Southeast Asian continental shelf underlying the region inspiring the myriad of flavors highlighted by the array of cuisine from founder @billydec and executive chef @mike_sunda From Dim Sum to sushi rolls, main courses and “new Asian creations,” there is truly something on the menu for everyone. As always, we’ve posted a guide to our “reel” menu below in case you want to say, “I want what they had” (and we’re pretty sure you will.) 🍹: Grass Tiger & Strawberry Fields 🍣: Signature Crispy Rice {Wagyu & Spicy Tuna} 🥗: Crispy Brussels Sprouts 🍱: Sweet Potato Caterpillar & Island Maki 🐟: Tom Yum Sea Bass 🥮: Bibingka* Also of note: Kevin our waiter was incredibly kind and knowledgeable - he elevated the entire dining experience and we’d definitely recommend requesting seating in his section. Also a huge thanks to Matt for his hospitality and attention. Thank you Sunda for a top-notch experience from food to service, start to finish. *Bibingka was an off-menu dessert item that you absolutely should ask for. If you happen to have a gluten sensitivity, bonus points that this cake is made with rice flour! In fact, many items on the menu are friendly to dairy, gluten and other allergies or sensitivities. Also of note, most of their cocktails can be served as mocktails without sacrificing any flavor so you can still drink decadently without imbibing!

Shannon Farthing

Emmy Squared was amazing! We chose this restaurant bc of the gluten free crust option! This was the best pizza, you would never know it was gluten free. Hands down a win!

Bridgette Larocque

has great gluten free options and they were super understanding about my celiac disease and ensured there was no cross contract.

Eric Michaud

This place had great service and very good atmosphere. We were on the patio a group of 12. This is higher end and designed for sharing. The portion sizes were bigger than they said (tri tip easily feed 4 of us). You get what you pay for, it was high quality and great tasting food, and priced accordingly. Also has a great whiskey collection and one of the best gluten free menus.

Chloe H

Great selection of gluten-free meals on the menu and servers were very knowledgeable and understanding of my allergy. Food was really yummy and the coffee was the best we had whilst visiting nashville. I will be back again next time I'm in Nashville without a doubt.

Liv Oaxaca

Great for gluten free! Jesse was very helpful.

Adriene Essex Williams

A classic with delicious food and amazing staff. Love that they have gluten free pancakes!

Michael

I have Celiacs, so I got a classic burger with gluten free bun and side salad. I wanted tater tots, but when I asked if fries and tots have a dedicated fryer, the server informed me everything is fried in the same oil. So no tots for me. The sprite I ordered tasted disgusting. The syrup must have been running out. Server brought me a drink "from the back" it was much better. However when she brought another refill she must have forgot and I got the disgusting sprite again. Order was not correct. I watched the server put the order in correctly. Burger did not have cheese and salad had tomatoes. Specifically asked for cheese on my burger and no tomatoes in the salad. At least they got the gluten free bun correct. Manager was at the next table and he saw me not eating my food. I was waiting for our server. He asked if there was anything wrong. He gave me my meal for free and had my order redone. Burger was just ok. Service was mediocre. Server was fine but was more attentive to the bigger parties which I get. Server was knowledgeable about how food was prepared but was not very knowledgeable about what foods on the menu were gluten free. Luckily the food I did eat did not cause any issues. However, I will not be going back.

Steven Clark

Many good options. We found celiac friendly options. The atmosphere was similar to an Asian style Hawker market, but much less haggard.

Jill Swisher

I appreciate that they had plenty of gluten free options!

Lauren Klipp

Besides the food and margaritas being absolutely amazing, we were in awe of the amazing staff. Our server Jeff was beyond kind, explained the menu to us, helped us with gluten free and nut free options, and had fun with us! Overall experience was 10/10 and will absolutely be going back. If you have a 6+ people the shareable meal option was more than enough food and delicious.

Lisa Mayberry

Many gluten-free options as shared plates, entrée, and dessert. I had a wonderful birthday dinner here with the topper being the gluten-free cherry cheesecake.

Serena M

This restaurant has great variety. Our group had two vegans, a meat and potatoes guy, and someone avoiding gluten. We all had great options that were delicious! I would highly recommend the oat cakes!

Cheri Mann

Love the myriad of flavors in the Poke bowl. Party in your mouth! Friendly staff. Fun place. Especially good for gluten free peeps.

Connor Wair

Ashlea was such an amzing server. Lovely personality. Food was great and the atmosphere was lovely. And their gluten free menu was very accommodating and gave many options.

Kathleen Klukas

Authentic NY pizzeria atmosphere, excellent customer service! I got the gluten free cheese pizza and Greek salad. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner, take out or dine in!

Austin Ma

They say you should always follow the fat kid to find a good restaurant, and rest assured, according to my near-morbidly obese BMI index, this fatty sure has found a good place for y’all to enjoy I came here expecting a typical ramen bowl, however, due to my gluten intolerance i took the “Donburi” chinese rice bowl which had fried eggplants, dry-ginger-spiced pork belly, and amazing number of other flavors. Truly unlike anything I’ve ever had haha

Paola Hegedus

DELISH!!!! This was probably one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had (ordered without a bun bc I’m gluten free) AND I didn’t expect this but the chef made sure my order was cooked separately from anything with gluten!!! So sweet of them! Eat here!!

Amy Bolan

Impossible Burger and gluten free buns available. Waffle fries regular and sweet potato are very good.

Molly Murtagh

I ordered the GF pizza that came up as “Gluten Free Pizza Spot” on DoorDash. I hoped if they’re advertising GF it would be good. Instead it was rubbery and a little slimy.

D S

RULES! So many rules. No cash, cannot bring in your starbucks coffee, etc.. but food was really good. I had the cheeseburger well done (not today, E.Coli) but it was very dry. They must use very lean meat.. but it was still very tasty. We had a person in out party who was very gluten allergic, and they took excellent care in preparation of her food. So definitely give this place a try!

Bach H

Your server, Nira, was wonderful! I can only eat gluten free and she went out of her way to help me find something good to eat. Our orders were right (even though she didn’t need to write it down!) and drinks were good! Thanks Nira for the great service and making it fun!

Karen Pr

Wonderful time at dinner. We celebrated our 30th anniversary and wanted something special—and we got it! Food was fabulous (he got the filet; I got the flatiron). Arielle was our server and gave us excellent attention—not too much and not too little. We never felt rushed nor forgotten. My husband has celiac, so we were very appreciative of the staff’s attention and care. The chocolate torte is worth a special trip! We were able to thoroughly enjoy the experience. Minnie Murphy and the band did not disappoint. Excellent music and lots of fun! Everyone made us feel super special as we celebrated this milestone. Thank you, Sambuca!

Mel Davenport

Gluten free bun is 🔥. I had the Bernie and fries and it was the best burger I’ve ever had. Stock never fails to impress me!

Robyn Pichler

Being gluten intolerant, I love that I can get gluten free favorites. The service and view are outstanding. Mariah was our server. The crab cake BLT would have been superb but the gluten free bun was dry and tasted like cardboard. I know they make better gluten free bread. I suggest they get a new supplier. Then it would be perfection.

Soheyla Marzvaan

Can’t say enough about our server Sarah. She was a delight . Friendly , smart , attentive and she made accommodations for my husband who has gluten restrictions . The chef made steak sauce from scratch and Sarah made it happen for me to make a full meal out of my favorite appetizer shrimp scampi . Plus the shrimp was very fresh . If I could give 20 stars , I would . Exceptional experience after a tiring long day of graduation . Class act all the way . Highly recommend this place .

Megan Pfaff

Zero stars. My friend and I both have celiac disease. The menu has gluten free items marked and servers who ask about allergies. We thought it was safe. After ordering her tacos and taking some bites she questioned the tortillas and the fish. After questioning, we were told the menu was wrongly printed and her tortilla and fish were not gluten free as stated. It’s incorrect on their online menu too. Terrible experience and she suffered terribly. Allergies need to be taken more seriously.

Jennifer Bartlett

Driving through Nashville on a road trip that included 2 people with Celiac Disease and a large dog, we were thrilled to find Central BBQ. The pulled pork was tender and perfectly smokey. The turnip greens will help you understand exactly where our southern drawl comes from. And, although I couldn't have it, others in my group were absolutely drooling over the banana pudding.

Hello Darling

Gluten free dreams come true here! Great service, incredible ambiance and vibe! Steak tartar was delicious, filet mignon was perfect and juicy sauce! Best gluten free dessert I have ever had in my life, went back the following day to get the dessert again, they just weren’t serving it at the time I went it! Will be making a trip back just to eat here✨

Taylor

Great atmosphere and music. I came on a Sunday evening with my boyfriend without a reservation. The tables were fill but there was room at the bar and this was the best choice anyway. The bartenders were helpful and friendly as were the other guests seated around us. To start, we shared the beef carpaccio. It was both of our first times having that so I have nothing to compare it to but it was good. For mains, I had the beef short rib which was good but nothing that blew me away. He had the prime rib, which again, was a very good piece of meat but just a typical prime rib. We shared the bacon Brussels sprouts on the side which were tasty and sweet but could have been crispier. I had a taste of the rack of lamb and it was a delicious main as well. We didn’t order any cocktails but I wish we had since they looked absolutely delicious. There was a 3-person jazz band playing throughout our time there and they were groovy but emotionless and lacking stage presence. Was more of a background vibe. They were very accommodating for gluten free, so if you are someone who doesn’t eat gluten then this is a great option. I felt very safe.

Anthony Mazza

Terrible service - sat down and after we were greeted and then didn’t see anyone for 10 mins. My wife has a gluten allergy and our waiter basically told us they have nothing. He also told us that the servers all work together as a team but we didn’t have anyone come up to us. Waste of time. Go somewhere else if your visiting.

Lior Seidel

Kat H.

Yummy food! Easy to get to! Wonderful wait staff! Definitely will go back! They also had Gluten Free options.👍🏼

Judith Waddell