Top 17 Gluten-Free Spots to Explore in Tarzana, Los Angeles

Suz Summerville

FANtastic! Searched the Valley for UBE (ooh-bae) FroYo OR Ice Cream and found it at Magpies! Bonus: IT'S VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE! #Weeeeee #IYKYK 🔥

Marc Schwartz

My go to place for gluten free pizza. Love the chopped salads too.

Mark Gabriel

Been coming here for years. So lucky that this spot is walking distance. They are the spot to hit for a late night slice and also gluten-free pizza for the kids! Staff is always nice and they have such a great neighborhood feel. On top of that, the pizza and antipasto salad are bomb!

Chrissy Evans

I have been coming here for years and love the variety of breads and pastries. I was surprised with the addition of UBE treats in their menu. I tried most of them so far and let me tell you, they’re hands down the best UBE baked goodies I’ve tried and I’ve tried a lot including the ones from Hawaii. So happy that I can get them now from my favorite bakery in the valley. I highly recommend their ube challah, gluten free ube rice cake with bruleèd custard, the ube cheesecake brownies, ube crinkle cookies (there’s a lot out there but they pale in comparison to what Bea’s has) and the gluten free ube mochi cornbread. I’ll be coming back for more of their ube treats and the classic Bea’s baked goodies.

Alyssa Marie

The food here is delicious but even better is the staff. I love that it's just a small family-run vegan restaurant. The food is easy to customize (with gluten-free options) and always comes with complimentary tea when you dine in. Prices are really decent for the amount of food that you get and the dinner special is the best deal (and yummiest variety of food for one sitting). Spicy eggplant with tofu is the best dish, made perfectly every time. Definitely recommend!!

Heather Feingold

Really great job of labeling all the tags on the shelves for various types of diets. I just switched to a gluten free diet and finding did was very easy here

Anna Harrison Griessel

The food was absolutely delicious. Authentic wonderful Mexican food. I felt it was a little pricey for lunch, $85 for three of us. We had the table for guacamole which was fantastic, I have celiac disease and cannot eat the chips so our waiter brought us carrots and cucumbers to use in the guacamole. I had the chicken soup it tasted fresh and homemade and had large pieces of white meat chicken in it. My friends love their meals too. Next time I’m in the area I will definitely stop there.

Dan Maisler

Excellent food. Very nice and attentive staff. We have gluten allergies and they worked hard to make sure our order was safe for us.

Cary Brown

The HUMMUS BAR AND GRILL offers excellent Middle Eastern cuisine at moderate prices. I have been driving past this eatery for years, and not noticing it. It's hard to spot with trees and umbrellas camouflaging the entrance. This is a large neighborhood restaurant, with seating on the unbrella and tent protected, heated-cooled patio for 50 or so, plus the dog of your choice. Inside there are two dining rooms. Our server, Eli is knowledgeable, friendly, and asked a question I had never been asked before. "What language do you wish for service?" We chose English. Each table gets a set-up of pickled vegetables, olives, and Israeli spicy coleslaw. After being seated, a "LP" sized pita arrives from the kitchen, steaming hot. We tear servings, family style, from the community portion. Their menu offers seven varieties of hummus, twenty salads, and chicken hearts and livers. Also available are Gyros and several types of kabobs. As an appetizer, our table ordered hummus with toasted pine nuts. The presentation is bowl-shaped, with the center filled with toasted pine nuts. The serving, large enough for six, is smooth, mildly spiced, and delicious. And, of course, there is the unlimited, freshly baked pita. (Our table of four enjoyed two.) There are many vegetarian/vegan items on the menu. I ordered the Israeli salad. The large and mildly spiced salad contains cucumbers, red onions, red peppers, mint, and parsley. It is finished with a light olive oil and lemon juice dressing. The rest of our table ordered mega (chicken) schnitzel, chicken liver skewers, and chicken shawarma. The servings were large enough that almost half of each entree was boxed to take home. Astar, the manager, stopped by to see if everything is to our liking. It was. Now it is time for dessert. We ordered baklava and chocolate mousse. Unfortunately, neither dessert is vegan. However, the other three tablemates devoured the rich, "wonderful" sweetness. The menu is clearly marked for vegan, vegetarian, kosher and conventional proteins. Conventional proteins include: chicken, beef, and lamb. All may be prepared as kabobs, on skewers, broiled, or fried. Gluten free items are indicated. Chicken nuggets are on the children's menu. Free parking is provided. Everything is wheelchair accessible including the bathrooms. There is underground parking to protect your car during the San Fernando Valley's summer days. Okay, I made a mistake not visiting this neighborhood restaurant. I've had meals all over the world. And to miss one this good, just a few blocks from my front door, is unthinkable. As Judy Garland said, playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, "There's no place like home." Who would have guessed?

Abby Aguilera

I was blown away with the top of the line, outstanding service this bakery and the family that owns it! I gave been there twice, both times I was greeted with a warm smile and unlimited friendliness. I felt loved, welcomed and like they really cared about customer satisfaction! To top it off, they have gluten free treats, you can sample their tea or coffee, they are sweet as the pastries they sell, and the gluten free coconut cones with chocolate chips were superb! They also told me they do have gluten free cakes available if I order one, you know I will be ordering my next birthday cake here! Love this place!

Hamid Ukra

My wife and I had dinner here last week. I had the dinner Itaian Salad, and my wife had gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce. The marinara sauce was excellent and one of the best that I had. My salad was delicious. The service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. We will definitely visit this place again.

WuDi Davis

Love Uba Tuba! Their Açaí bowls are superb. I usually get the Brazilian Bowl (I believe that’s what it’s called). An açaí base, with strawberries, bananas, and granola. I believe that the honey drizzle comes with it. You can customize your bowl with several ingredients. The açaí melts in your mouth and is sooo good! The bowls come in 16 oz., 24 oz., and 32 oz. as their largest bowl size. They also sell smoothies and empañadas. As well as, Pao de Queijo, which my is in simple terms a cheese ball and specialty in Brazil (it’s gluten free). I have not had the Empañadas, smoothies, or the Pao de Queijo, but I’m sure they’re good! Out of two Uba Tuba locations, I noticed the Brazilian Bowl is only on the menu at the Tarzana location. It’s also not mentioned on any delivery website/app.

Heidi Paolucci

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Mark Gabriel

The gluten-free pizzas here are bomb! Great service and awesome food. We dined in for the first time since we usually get it to go, and it's so clean inside!

Edward Evers