Top 44 Gluten-Free Take Away Spots to Discover in Downtown Raleigh

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.

Parish Wolfe

Bida Manda is amazing. I go there regularly and it’s always a good experience. They have a lot of gluten free options and the menu is well marked for gluten.

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!

Caroline Gardner

We had reservations so we were seated quickly. We each had a drink which was wonderful. Our server was kind, but we were given takeout boxes for our entrees and the check upon receiving our food without time to enjoy our meal. The gluten free options are limited, and the pasta was a bit of a let down.

Steph

I love popping in to Centro for lunch. Great, quick service, and reliably awesome food. The flautas and tacos are my favorites - and they even have a gluten free fried chicken taco which is so so good!

Dawn Lineman

Love that it’s completely gluten free I have celiac and anxiety when trying new places but my biggest concern was what to eat I chose the khalessi bowl and hot mocha omg soooo gooooo if you like clean juice you will love this my partner had avacado toast and couldn’t tell it was gf wish I lived closer

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.

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!

Julia Summers

Elizabeth Fieno

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

Laura Bernhard

Love this place! The gluten-free wraps are delicious!

Liz F

I don’t usually seek out Italian but I’m so glad I came here. It’s a family run place, with super authentic food and amazing staff. I got gluten free pizza and they also have gluten free pasta. Prices are wonderful.

Yeedah Krasowski

The challenge of being gluten and dairy free is spontaneity. . Its very difficult stopping to have a great like everyone else unless you do some research. And in the heat of summer who doesn't want an ice cream. . But I researched and found Amorino had several dairy free options of Gelato which was great for our date day seeing the spider exhibit at the museum, the Lego experience, some shopping, we stopped by Amorino's I got the dark chocolate and mixed berries Gelato, my hubby got the blueberry cheesecake and a lemon Gelato, but what made this experience exceptional is the setting. We sat outside at the little bistro table and enjoyed listening to the gurgling water fountain and people watching and midday there was no trouble parking on the street. It was a sweet end to our day.

Edward Richards

Celebrated my birthday this week at Oro. One of the best restaurant experiences I have had in Raleigh. Being celiac makes it difficult to confidently eat out but our server was very knowledgeable and accommodating for me. Food and drinks we delicious.

Brian Whitson

Lots of options are reasonable prices and usually a great gluten free option. Staff is very friendly and patience. Food is awesome.

Ieshia Baskett

I need more vegan choices and also where is the fruit choices. Is vegan need that gluten too. Not much to choose from of you ask me.

Shanah Bell

We stopped into Transfer Food Hall while downtown hanging out. They had a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. I decided to try the Palak Paneer and the Onion Bhaji (vegan) as an appetizer since I'd never tried them before. Both were delicious and and the portion sizes were huge! The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. I will definitely be back again.

Bianca Lupan

We love coming to Sono Sushi when we are in Raleigh. We had another great dinner tonight - our server was Hannah. I appreciate that they have some gluten free roll options and gluten free soy sauce. Their cocktails and sake are also great!

Shanah Bell

Great first time here! Love the space and all of the plants. The baristas were great with helping me determine a good drink option that was vegan. I opted for the Chai Latte with oat milk. Both my drink and my friend's drink were not only beautiful but delicious. The patio is a fantastic space to enjoy your drink, company, reading and/or some light work. Loved it and will definitely be back! ***UPDATE*** I brought my teenage daughter with me to check it out and she loved it! I got a Chai Latte iced with oatmilk and she got a Mocha iced with oatmilk. Both were delicious and had great flavor! I did notice that they had one gluten free vegan pastry option, one vegan pastry option and one gluten free pastry option. So at least they had one thing that was both. I would've tried it, but they were out. Hopefully next time they'll have something else that's both gluten free and vegan for me to try.

DJ B

Had a lovely time here - the food was delicious and the drinks just as good. Loved the lemon lavender shot! A few more gluten free options would be awesome. We did have an issue with one of the staff being rude to one of our party who was running a bit late, which was a shame since the service had been amazing up until that point.

Kimberly Jones

We had the duck and the pork, with the bok choy side, 2 cocktails, wine, and ice cream (avoiding gluten), and everything was delicious with great attention to detail, without sacrificing flavor for the sake of providing an artsy fine dining experience. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, and it was delightful watching the kitchen perform their magic while we ate. I love that they use fresh local ingredients and make several trips to the farmer's market each week. Best food we've had in Raleigh in a long time!

Tracy Willis

I have dined here 4 times. I want to love it so much: The food it good. Although cold savory crepes aren’t my favorite the flavors are good. The service is the absolute worst. Warm water, never refilled unless you can literally run someone down. Our crepe (all 4 times) took over an hour! I kept trying to talk to our waitress but each time she reacted like I was asking her to walk to the moon and back. The last time and yes it will be the last time I go, I brought a friend for her birthday for a gluten free crepe: She has celiacs - which we told our waitress 3 times. She was also extremely annoyed at us for mentioning that 3 times. The dessert crepe came out after a 40 minute wait and it was not gluten free. My friend went to take a bite and noticed it wasn’t buckwheat: we are pretty nice women, but after an hour and 45 minutes at this point, WE were annoyed. We received no apologies, not offer to quickly re make a crepe, nothing. I was so embarrassed I had recommended Press for her celebration. Please work on the service so I can enjoy a crepe in a fun location.

Hanitua Teai

This was my first time at Mofu and I will absolutely go back! I have Celiacs and the entire restaurant was kindly accommodating to help me avoid Gluten. The menu also has some delicious Gluten free options. The assistant manager waited on us and was the friendliest person, he gave me a whole list of gluten free options and offered me substitutions to make other menu items Celiacs friendly. My meal came out 3-5 min after my parties due to an error in the kitchen and he was kind enough to comp their delicious Vietnamese Coffee Mousse - wholly unnecessary as I was not bothered, but highly appreciated! Myself and my friends had a great meal, great drinks and the best time!

Matt Berno

Sir Walter Coffee is definitely a great place to go no matter your mood. They have a decent-sized beverage menu including everything from spirits to Kombucha and while they don't have the most extensive coffee selection, their coffee is quite good. Also, they have gluten free pastries available and a few food offerings if you're wanting something to nibble on. Give it a try if you're in the area

Shanah Bell

Always a good time. I wish they had more gluten free beer options, but at least they had a Glutenberg and a Green's. The nachos were pretty good and a great compliment to the late night trivia.

Terrence Ezrol

The food was excellent, A wide array of beers got a flight to sample a bunch of them, rain delay tasted grassy, not characteristic to it's style not sure if the reduced gluten process impacted it, I did enjoy the other beers. Liked the atmosphere once inside, did feel the covering on the door looked odd (almost made it look closed) may be a better way to keep the evening sun out.

Fred Lybrand

Best gluten free gf smash burger in America. Spicy pineapple jaalpeno drink was meh.

Amelia Lyons

Mulino is a fantastic dining spot and beautiful atmosphere! The food was excellent, and we appreciated their gluten-free pasta option. Our waiter, Taft, was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and wonderfully engaging with our three kids. He truly elevated the experience. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking for a great meal and excellent service!

Lennon Cabral

Stopped here for a quick bite (second dinner) after spending some time in downtown Raleigh. Not only was the food excellent, the service was great too! This was a perfect spot to sit for some food on a hot summer night. The chorizo quesadilla was delicious and the spicy margarita was no joke! This is also a great option for those who are gluten-free.

Shanah Bell

Not a lot of gluten free vegan options to be had here. However, the manager and her staff were all phenomenally knowledgeable about their offerings. They were able to make the garlic edamame appetizer gluten free for us but swapping Tamari for the soy sauce. My husband and I both agreed that this was, by far, the best edamame appetizer we've ever had. The Green sushi roll was made gluten free for me as well by swapping out the sauce the tofu is usually tossed in for a side of Tamari to dip the sushi in. I love that the tofu pieces were rolled in cornstarch for a light crunch and served on top of the sushi with some delicious microgreens. We've been having a difficult time finding some good sushi/Asian food that can be made both gluten free and vegan and this place certainly hit the mark. Definitely one of the best well hidden gems in the area we have yet to find! Only wish they would offer one or 2 more things gluten free and vegan ah that I could have a bit more of a choice. That would give them 5 stars.

Noël Lemen

Surprisingly reasonably priced, excellent quality food that was both kid-friendly and adult-friendly. It's simple fare- soups, wraps, and sandwiches, mostly, but all very good. There were also plenty of vegetarian options and while I didn't check, I presume also some gluten-free. The coffee bar was solid, and there were even some local brews. All in all, I was super impressed and so were the kids.

R Sebeck

One of our favorite places to take visitors to Raleigh! Great options, great atmosphere. I’m gluten free and always eat here confident that I won’t be sick afterwards! Our friends love the quick but delicious food, the option to sit outside, and the great location!

Luke Stephens

Rate this a 3.5... not bad, but not awe inspiring. The menu is limited. If you are gluten free you basically have 2 choices. Food was ho hum. I got the BBQ sandwich (wanted the catfish but I didn't see the "after 5" fine print). It could have been a lot better. The sauce on it was flavorless and the Asian slaw just cabbage. Service was ok. Nice location and atmosphere but the total open format makes the room cold and noisy. Work on some tastier dishes and being more accommodating to alternative dietary needs. Wait staff needs to up their game a little on the personality front.

Joshua Ratliff

For over a decade, I have enjoyed my finest celebrations in life with Poole's Dinner. The ambiance is energetic and like a step back in time with the 40s decore. Thank you to the staff for never disappointing, always being kind, and exceeding expectations. My partner and I headed out to Raleigh to celebrate my new job. An especially trying year sent packing with one exquisite meal. To start, we had the tuna tartar. The NC tuna was beyond the quality you'd expect at a sushi bar. The tuna was perfectly chopped but not to a paste. It was wonderfully dressed with cider aioli and topped with ripe, creamy avocado. The tobiko provided a delightful pop and brininess. The chicken liver pate is my favorite starter Poole's serves. The mustards are fantastic, and the compote is a perfect pairing with the smooth and luscious pate. All this was served with seasoned cucumber slices to accommodate my partners gluten allergy. Again, kindness prevails at Poole's. Our main was simply the best tenderloin I've ever tasted. I'm not a tenderloin fan, but this blew me away by the endless flavor. Usually lacking in a tenderloin, in my opinion, but not on this occasion. The meat was velvet on the tongue and melted into an amazing bite with the garlic and spicy carrot top chimmichurri that it was paired with. Served with brown butter carrots, fingerling potatoes, crunchy spiced pine nuts, and finished with a bed of tangy whipped feta. The final exquisite touch was a perfectly salty and savory sauce. My partner had the triple smoked au jus roasted chicken. She refuses to get anything else and has said it is her final meal request. LoL the chicken was paired with the lightest, creamiest whipped potatoes. Worth another mention is the amazingly deep and rich au jus. For our "Nexts" we had to order the house specialty, Mac and cheese. As my company couldn't partake due to gluten, the waitress was so kind as to ask for a half portion for myself. Again, kindness. We also enjoyed the cauliflower with oyster mushrooms, sherry, and cream. Surprisingly, this side was one of the stars of the show, and I am definitely making this side for the holidays. A new tradition begins. We didn't have room for dessert this go-a-round, but the creme de pot is always a win no matter the variation, and the chefs cobblers are devine. I so desired the banana and chocolate pie, but alas, my waistline pleaded to stop. Please treat yourself if you are in town, or celebrating, or just want to experience amazingly crafted food. They are expanding this week, which is great news for us faithful. More seats for us all to enjoy Ashley Christensen's creative southern cooking, served by talented and helpful staff. Thank you, Poole's dinner, for once again, making a special night more memorable and with... kindness.

Mairin O'Brien

This is the best food hall in Raleigh. Every single place has incredible food, and they're all very kind and helpful with food sensitivities. For gluten free food, I love the empanadas, yatai, and chhotes. Friends and family who don't have dietary restrictions have tried dumplings from bulbox, ramen and pork buns from yatai, and cookies and ice cream. All have been a hit.

Kristina Turple

I had the veggie ramen and it was absolutely delicious and I completely recommend. The reason for the low rating is because they charge $2 to swap ramen for rice noodles. Rice noodles are cheaper but there’s still an up charge just because I can’t eat gluten

Scott Kleist

They have gluten free fryer so nachos are possible for you gf peeps out there. Carne asada is tender and has a nice even slow spicy burn to it which I love.

Adventures of Valley

Quick and super good! They even have excellent gluten free bread!!

Natasha Bieber

Food was delicious and atmosphere was great for our girls night but also a perfect date night spot! I’m gluten free and they were very accommodating! The chicken leg was 🤌🏼 we ordered 2!

Vesta Prods

We got here at 8pm for our reservations and then got seated. We got our menus, and were given a QR code to scan for drinks. The QR code led to the beverages page on their website, which gave an error message. It seems like someone had quite literally deleted the page off the website. Then we were told by the waiter to keep trying it, which obviously didn’t work. We proceeded to wait 15+ minutes until we actually ordered our meals. Anyways, we sit for over an hour waiting for our food and eventually get our meals at 9:30pm. The food was decent at best and was not worth anywhere near the price. We finished up and asked for to-go containers, which we got, and then we were left unattended for 15+ minutes without the bill. We felt like we were forgotten about, and considered leaving. Then, finally, the waiter came with the bills and there were only two bills but there were four of us there. He didn’t ask if we wanted bills separate or together, he assumed. We signed the bills quickly so we could finally leave. Later at home, I realized the receipt wasn’t for my meal and I was doubled charged for a single drink. I also felt very ill and realized that I had eaten gluten at the restaurant, even though everything I ate was listed on the gluten-free menu. I cannot eat gluten due to Celiac Disease. If I had to guess, the chips were fried in the same fryers as gluten-containing foods. Overall, I am incredibly unhappy with the experience that I had here, especially because they portray themselves as being an upscale restaurant.

Danielle Watson Murray

We were so excited to visit this black owned franchise! We went on opening weekend, but the line was down the street and I am very pregnant so we did not wait but we came back about a month later and so glad we did! Most items on their dessert, list, gluten and dairy free friendly! The weight was minimal and the Staff was courteous, not to mention the milkshake cookie and ice cream was fantastic! One of the staff members even walked my husband to the car with all of our food because he had our toddler and I was in the car. I wish I got the young person‘s name, but very happy that we went and looking forward to going again very soon. Could not recommend this place anymore.!

Caitlin Williams

I got their smoked chicken legs which were incredible. They don't have a lot of gluten free options, but some of the sides and the smoked chicken legs don't have flour in them.

Isaac Estrada

Their barbacoa tacos are the real deal! If you like authentic Mexican food, this is the place for you. They have varios salsas with varying levels of hotness. There’s also optional cilantro and chopped onions if you want to add to your tacos but no limes. Plenty of gluten free options and Mexican sodas. Fantastic location and atmosphere.

Terry Baudoin

Plenty of gluten free meats and sauces. Was told all meats, rubs, and sauces were gluten free. It’s been a number of hours since we ate and I’m ok. Sampled brisket, bbq chicken, jalapeño cheese sausage, and ribs. Yum!! Ask for the spicy bbq sauce. Just has a hint of habanero, excellent but not too spicy. Great to have some real HARDWOOD SMOKED food. Just need gluten free bread and Mac. lol. Btw, those from Austin, Texas will surely appreciate the very close “queso”. NO IT NOT CHEESE DIP DAMNIT. It Queso! Try it. It’s the recipe of the VOTED best BBQ IN THE WORLD. Valentina’s BBQ in Buda, Texas. Native Texan. T.