Top 1 Gluten-Free Take Away Spots Across Alexandria Historical District, Alexandria

Taylor

Good pasta and gluten free options… the fact that I couldn’t get a Mocktail or alcohol free wine here in 2025 sucked…. Add mocktails asap please!

Ariane Volk

Delicious Thai street food & all the classics. Also high end cocktails. Highly recommend! Excellent gluten free options, as well as vegetarian options, and clearly marked.

Jena Van

The tacos were delicious and the service was good. The menu had clear gluten free options and a lot of them too. The tacos are more expensive than average, around $5 each, but worth it because of how tasty they are. I would recommend this place.

Katherine Johnson

I've been going here for several years now, and the food never disappoints. This locally-owned restaurant serves healthy, delicious and carefully prepared food -- from delicious gluten-free crêpes to fresh fish. For those looking to binge eat and complain about the portion size, this is not the place to go. For those interested in a healthy, fresh, and delicious French meal however, this place is highly-recommended. It is without doubt one of the best restaurants in Old Town Alexandria.

Tim Williams

Only had takeout from here so far, but it was noteworthy. The gluten free pizza is some of the best we've had. The glutenous is of course amazing as well. The burger and chicken sandwich are expensive but also exemplary. (They are huge!) In our opinion you can share a small pizza with two people and a sandwich with two people.

Danielle Kase

So delicious! I got the gluten free woks delight. The chicken was so moist!!! And the chef went out of her way to cook the edamame with my gluten free food so I could eat that it as well which was beyond nice :)

Arianna J. Rosario Jovet

I was really anxious about eating here but I have to say the servers were VERY attentive and they made me feel so safe. Everything was perfect and safe for celiacs!!!

Vaht

Their ice cream is amazing! The best part as well is they have access to allergy friendly choices with gluten and lactose. If you're gluten-allergic please check this place out.

Elaina Holko

I love this little cupcake shop so much! My wife and I often get a craving for cupcakes and they always pull through. The place is adorable - a whimsical little spot situated perfectly in Old Town. The staff is always so friendly even when busy. Also, they have great gluten-free cupcakes! Though if you’re like me and get cravings late in the day, it never hurts to call and make sure they’re in stock. Only rarely have they told me they’re sold out, but it happens as with all bakeries. I appreciate that they usually have one “traditional” flavor and then one that’s more unique for GF options. That’s a rare find. Bonus: they make a nice, hearty GF cupcake. Other place’s GF cupcakes tend to be dry and crumbly. Something about their cupcakes just tastes better. I’m no baker, but you really can taste the better-quality and fresh ingredients.

Anthony Rufka

One of the best hidden gems in the area. Everything about this place is amazing, service is impeccable, staff is friendly, and their cook on their steaks is always spot on. They’ve got a separate menu for gluten free options as well.

Courtney Cox

I really can’t enough good things about this restaurant! The staff was unbelievable, and addressed my options with me as soon as I mentioned I had celiac disease. Our server Gara was great!!! Once our order was in, the manager Diego came over to introduce himself, and he reassured me the kitchen was taking care with my order! The scallops and risotto were incredible, and melted in your mouth! I’m so happy having a place I can count on for dining out!!!!

Laura C

Good GF options and knowledgeable staff. Ambiance was on point and the location can’t be beat. Highly recommend.

Dave Buddendeck

The baked cod was very good -- light, flaky, moist, and delicious. The sides of roasted potatoes and green beans were quite good as well. As a gluten-free option, the shrimp and grits were very, very good.

Serena W.

The food here is absolutely amazing! I'm both gluten and dairy free and they are very cognizant of allergens and dietary restrictions. We went on Valentine's Day and the manager made sure that every woman received a rose. I had the Mahi Mahi Tacos and blueberry lemonade! The service was great, wonderful atmosphere and it was a perfect evening! We'll be back!!!

Keara Gordon

I have mixed reviews here and have also seen lots of reviews that rave about gluten free. Let’s make this clear the baked goods are not necessarily the safest gluten-free to eat. They are all in the same case with other non-gluten-free baked goods crumbs everywhere next to each other and touching. It is gluten-free friendly so if you do not have celiac disease, I would recommend getting a baked good if you just eat gluten-free as fad diet. Gluten intolerant people eat at risk, but celiac disease people do not eat their baked goods. Their sandwiches are amazing!! Their other gluten-free friendly menu I always go into order and I make sure that they use cooking utensils and separate knives and separate everything while making my gluten-free sandwich on gluten-free bread so it will be celiac safe, but you have to go through the instructions with them or the chefs will just use, the same knives and everything else that they use for a regular gluten sandwich. Celiac celiac should stay away from their desserts. A lot of these reviews talking about gluten-free or misleading because they don’t talk about how gluten-free desserts are and they’re not celiac safe.

Jessica Williams

Great spot and not too pricey considering it's King St. Great choices in drinks and food and gluten free choices! Friendly servers and great bartenders. What a gem!

Alexandria Heller

So many people recommend this place because of its extensive gluten-free menu. But upon arrival, I was told by our server that nothing fried would be gluten-free, ok, I understand that. But the majority of the vegetables were also not gluten-free for one reason or another, which was baffling! Not a single appetizer was gluten free, the waitress suggested the steak or a fish. Unfortunately, I'm vegan as well. So we had to leave. I'm not sure who went to this place and found it to be gluten-free, friendly, but it is absolutely NOT a place to go if you have celiac disease! Exceptionally disappointing as we drive and hunted for parking for quite a while all to turn around and leave.

Kelly G

Excellent service, amazing and authentic food. Call ahead because it is busy. They were super flexible with a gluten-free member of our party.

J

OMG. I never imagined a tuna sandwich could be so good. They have gluten free bread!! I ordered the tuna and walked out annoyed I forgot to ask for mustard. When I ate it I entered another realm. Never have I eaten a tuna sandwich without mustard. This one didn't need it. It was so juicy and flavorful and packed with goodness. They are about to see my face every week. Also, well priced for the quality and size!

Emily K

Not many gluten free options! Just one entree and a few of the plain seafood appetizers. If you’re gluten free, there’s better options in the area. Pretty standard American seafood. Our waitress was lovely though.

Ana GB

Great restaurant! My husband and I had a great time there and I could have good gluten free choices as I am celiac. We will be back for sure!

Alessandra Krause

Our server, Thuba, was so wonderful! The restaurant offered a lot of gluten free options and food was delicious. Highly recommended the sautéed shrimp “Diane”. Will definitely return.

Evie S

Best pizza in Old Town, by far. Have tried neapolitan (regular and gluten free), and regular new york style. Both are fantastic. The crust is definitely the highlight here.

Matthew Campbell

Great coffee and gluten free gelato options

Matthew Campbell

Nice hole in the wall pizzeria. Gluten-free crust available.

Mitch W

Well done menu and flavorful. Very accommodating to gluten-sensitive/GF adjustments to some of the dishes (not serving Naan or pita, but cucumbers instead). Great job!

Colin Strylowski

So excited that Bollywood Masala is in Alexandria! The food here is amazing - every curry we have tried is delicious. And they have gluten free bread (like a savory chickpea pancake)! This restaurant is very allergen friendly. They also cater to all spice levels. We asked for extra hot spice levels, and they delivered. The table next to us asked for the mildest of mild food, and they also delivered! Their drinks are creative. The mango lassi was lovely. The staff are great. This place is a 10/10 if you love flavor. The entry level looks small, but there is a large dining area upstairs

Robert DiDonato

I’m visiting from Miami and I could have lunch here every day. I tried all the juices, avocado toast, the tuna sandwich on gluten free bread was the best I’ve ever had. The snickers bar is a must.

Lindsey Conklin

My husband and I got engaged in August and we knew we wanted to have a small wedding in the fall (two months later!). This all hinged on finding a restaurant that had a good atmosphere, was light and airy, and could handle my dietary restrictions. Hummingbird was our answer - we had a Sunday brunch reception here for 60 people after our midday wedding ceremony. Kenneth was so pleasant to work - he was detail oriented, responsive to emails and meeting requests, and he was able to proactively accommodate many food restrictions. I am gluten, dairy, and egg free and there were many foods (at a brunch!) that I could eat. Kenneth also went back and forth with me on the paper menu I created with GF/DF/etc symbols so I could make sure all my friends/family with dietary restrictions were covered. They also prepared a special plate and got a dessert for our vegan friend. We had many friends compliment us on the food (I hear the avocado toast was particularly amazing), most of whom I consider to be foodies so I took that as quite high praise. It made us very happy that our friends were full and content - that hasn't always happened to us at weddings so that was really important to us when we were planning. We ended up doing a full restaurant buy out and a partial patio buy out. There was a baby shower on the other portion of the patio which they had put up a tent for since it was early November. Our photographer and some guests got confused by the second event - it blocked the main entry vestibule so people missed all the signage for our event and also no one wanted to hang out at the outside tables even though the weather was beautiful. My recommendation would be to try to also do a full patio buy out so you aren't sharing any outdoor space and it's just your event. All in all, though, I highly recommend!

Sebastian Wende

A mixed experience. The lump crab salad and scallop risotto were both really good. A great wine list. The scallop and prawns in the seafood sampler were good. The lobster claw was tough and overcooked. The oysters were large and flavourless. The service was ok not great, my wife is coeliac, and the server didn't engage with this when she told him and just said gluten free items are marked on the menu. Great servers will provide additional information like is the cocktail sauce for the oyster gluten free and ensure the kitchen knows that someone is coeliac.

Jessica Martin

Falafel bowl is fresh, well seasoned, and hearty for a great price. The cafe itself is pretty small but the workers and atmosphere is clean and kind. There’s likely something that naturally gluten free here, too, though it felt too busy to ask while I was there. I’d definitely go back.

Steve (Metagrapher)

Staff was friendly and the food was good, but over $20 for a beverage and a cookie make this a rare stop for me, but my celiac friend finds this to be her favorite spot, so hard to question that. If you have specific dietary needs, this is a great tasting place to meet those needs. ... And my cookie and juice were nutritionally satisfying ;)

Bernie

Gluten free options!

Alexander Dornstauder

Momo is the best sushi place within 30 miles, hands down, next to Sushi Taro. The quality of the sushi is incredible, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about gluten in their food, and it's located in a fantastic part of Alexandria; also happens to be next door to Bilbo Baggins if there is a wait. I recommend the Salmon special and the seaweed salad. The downstairs seating is my preference due to being less cramping but the upstairs is also nice. I will definitely be visiting again. tl;dr - great location, great sushi, have the salmon special, very good about gluten and allergies, will definitely visit again

Jessica Martin

Great lower-price option for King St dining. Super quick and kind service! They can add spice to any dish even if it’s not spicy, too. I’m gluten free and got the chicken Pad Thai with a bit of spice added.

Valerie Rinta

The food here is so good!! The staff is very friendly and helpful!! Maddie was our server and she was awesome! She answered all of our questions and gave great recommendations. They have a nice selection of gluten-free options here! I was here for dinner, but next time I want to go for brunch!

kevin middleton

What a gem! The food is delicious and service is stupendous! If you are fortunate enough to have Adina taking care of you, you will not be disappointed. If gluten is an issue, they offer multiple GF dishes. The courtyard, outback, is very inviting. The owner is attentive to clientele and the details going on with her patrons.

Katherine Hedrick

I visited the Café on a Saturday morning and despite it being quite busy, the food, drinks, and service were still wonderful. The server taking our order was very knowledgeable about food allergies and was able to recommend options for my gluten free diet (FYI - the gluten free crepes are NOT celiac-safe). There is not a lot of parking, but it is worth the walk through Old Town to get here because the ambiance is cozy and warm - perfect for a fall morning.

Angela Love Zaranka

Nice location and relatively easy parking on side street. Not too crowded early on a Saturday night. Flavorful and authentic food. The table enjoyed the Brussel sprouts, halloumi goulash, and hummus. All delicious. Pita fabulous. For the main dish, shared the scallops, shrimp, mixed grill and added vermicelli rice and white rice. Dessert was baklava AND phyllo wrapped brownie. Staff were able to accommodate gluten free (except dessert) and vegetarian. All of the food was wonderful. One star off because while the staff were professional and kind, they seemed a bit busy. Regardless, we will return.

Carmen Cevallos

Matthew Campbell

Historic tavern frequented by George Washington. Awesome food that can be mate gluten free

Lindsey Conklin

I had a private event here for my best friends, mom, sister, and niece the day before my wedding. I reserved the back room and got the unlimited spread. My friends and family loved it and my mom friends wished they had one in their cities to take their younger daughters. The staff were wonderful and attentive, especially to my 5 yo niece. They made her PB&J, Nutella, and strawberry & cream cheese sandwiches (although she also loved the smoked salmon ones!). They also made a special tier for me since I can't eat gluten and dairy and try to avoid eggs too - it's no easy feat to make food for me. For a private event, my recommendation is to go all out, get the back room, and do the unlimited spread - we were all stuffed!

Julie Holdren

## Gluten-Free Pizza crust Paradise at The Italian Place! If you're searching for delicious, authentic Italian food that caters to gluten-free needs, look no further than The Italian Place in Old Town Alexandria. I recently discovered their gluten-free pizza crust, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer. **Flavorful:**

Patrick Landis

Fantastic little spot off the beaten path and well known to locals. We love coming here often. While the variety of wines and champagne take center stage, don't sleep on the food. Everything we have tried has been perfection - and they even offer gluten free variations. A great place for a romantic night, or to take out of town guests to show off the cute locals spots. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and very attentive.

Alyson Bass

The coffee tasted good! They have gluten free scones.

Eric Winchester