Top 33 Gluten-Free Gems Across Carmel Valley, San Diego

Natasha “Nikki” Ferrer-Perez

They have a different singular gluten-free option each week, but they are in the same display as their gluten donuts and the only separation is the wooden trays that they’re displayed on. I asked and all donuts are made in-house, but the man at the register couldn’t answer about if there is separation in time and space for the preparation of the gluten free donut flavor, as well how well the mixing bowls, ovens, and equipment are cleaned before making of the gluten-free donut. I chose to eat a chocolate donut which was delicious and didn’t get sick that day but I did have swollen joints a few days later but it could have been from any number of restaurants I ate at in the days before it started, so it IS risky. Cross-contamination is just evident… everywhere.

brooke black

Sophia is such a sweetheart! I have celiac disease and she helped me pick out some gluten free treats. After ringing me up she complimented my necklace and told me to have a great day. Will be back!!

Daniela Trujillo

Best poke place around! I really don’t understand why there are bad reviews, we have never had a bad experience here. 1. The staff members are so kind and helpful 2. Tons of options! They have 4 different kinds of rice, plenty of protein options, and tons of toppings and sauces. You can pick 3 bases, 3 sauces, 2 proteins, and 8 toppings, for a $16 custom bowl. That is way better than other popular poke spots we’ve been to! 3. Good portions. They even weigh the portions out to ensure accuracy so you’re not getting half filled scoops! 4. Quality ingredients. I’ve never had fish that smelled bad or tasted bad. 5. Really good unique drinks 6. It’s all gluten free! If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, this place is so refreshing to eat at! I really hope this restaurant stays open and more people try it out because it’s one of my favorite spots ❤️

Kristin Brinner

Nice variety, some good gluten free options.

Jennie Morrison

North Italia in One Paseo is my new favorite Italian food restaurant! Every single team member we encountered was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful. The kitchen & bar outdid themselves everybody enjoyed their dishes and drinks from the Brussels sprouts to the fried zuchinni chips, bread, pastas, pizzas, and salads. I’m gluten free and was so happy to see such an accommodating menu. I ordered the pesto chicken pasta and loved every bite! We had a big party of twelve and a late reservation, because our previous dinner reservations fell through. Honestly, I’m so happy they did. Despite our not-so-simple request for a Saturday night reservation at a busy location, they happily welcomed us in and took such good care of us! Thank you Nicole, Garrett, and all staff!

Tricia Garland

I have Celiac and it’s always nerve-wracking to go out and eat. The team at Cava was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I felt very comfortable and will be back again!

Marina S.

Excellent healthy food and service. When I told them that my daughter has a wheat allergy, the employee brought over her manager, they changed gloves, and they went over all of the ingredients of her bowl for safety. Her bowl was wheat/gluten free and delicious. Most of their menu is gluten free, and we greatly appreciated the extra precautions they took to accommodate us. Every family member ordered something different and each of the bowls was very tasty. Will be back soon!

Helen Orfonidiy

As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth, stepping into Pure Cupcakes was like entering a sugary paradise. From the moment I laid eyes on their array of cupcakes, I knew I was in for a treat. The gluten-free salted caramel cupcake was a masterpiece of flavors, with its moist crumb and perfectly balanced sweetness. The hint of saltiness elevated the caramel to new heights, making each bite a delightful experience. Equally impressive was the strawberry cupcake. The light and fluffy texture of the cake paired beautifully with the rich strawberry frosting, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and tart that left me craving more.

Elena Sullivan

I writing a review that is long overdue! Last summer we needed a caterer for our daughter's graduation. We wanted a pizza oven brought onsite and the first place I called was very dismissive. When I reached out to Criscito Pizza I was delighted by the response. Prior to the event we worked with Phil who could not have been more accommodating and reassuring. He really made me feel like an important customer (as opposed to an inconvenience which was how the first place treated my request). At the actual event, there were two people (I think?; it could have been three?) making the pizzas and running them to the backyard where they had set up buffet tables. First off, these young people were so professional and helpful. They set up a beautiful display with pizzas (all labeled) and salad. They made new pizzas as needed and replenished them without being asked. Plus my gluten free guests were SO delighted with the care and attention paid to their needs. All this and I haven't even mentioned the pizza which was FABULOUS! No lie, it was so good. Everyone raved. (Especially about the Honey Garlic pizza; that one was a particular favorite!) Needless to say I highly recommend them.

Teri Birch

Jimbo’s has the freshest produce, and the best tasting orange juice anywhere. It’s always a pleasant shopping trip, and I can usually find everything I want with ease. I love the GF tiramisu, it’s not a typical grainy gluten free deli dessert, it’s quality!

Ileana Katzenelson

Alex was amazing taking care of us and actually going out of his way to bring dessert for my Gluten Free ice cream for her birthday!!!

Zada Buchi

I love the melt! I’m gluten-free and they have quite a few options for me. I eat here pretty often and whenever I call in my order or go to eat my favorite girl to get in the front is May! She’s always so sweet and Charismatic, and calls me darling and always makes my day! When you go in and get her, you’ll be lucky, and the food never misses, especially the cheddar bacon, ranch, and fries, which I get every time I go, delicious!

Stephanie Corona Leblond

Delicious, healthy food. I had one of the bowls and it was great. Lots of options for dairy free, gluten free or vegetarian diets. The staff is super friendly and helpful. There's a nice outdoor patio. It's super kid friendly. Would highly recommend this spot.

T. Ray

So wish we had one of these where we live. When are you expanding to AZ, Mendocino?! Lots of gluten free options and they have great iced tea. I miss it already and look forward to the next visit.

Frank O'Connor

Really tasty lunch! From start to finish, almost everything was executed flawlessly. We were quickly seated, our server Trinity was prompt and very friendly and helpful, and they were great with gluten allergies too. The food was not quick to arrive, but was very worth the wait. The enchiladas were delicious. I had the Chipotle chicken and my friend the pork mole. Both super yummy. Another friend had the El Mercado salad and she was very satisfied. The queso fundido was good too. Only problem we had was one of the silverware sets at the table wasn’t clean. But that was quickly remedied. Prices are reasonable, the restaurant is breezy and fairly quiet at lunch. Really good spot and I’ll be back soon!

Stephen Gelina

Very expensive for a what you get IMO. The brussel sprouts state you need to get them. Don’t! It was replaced with their charred cauliflower- not much better tbh. Steak was excellently prepared and the wine list is off the charts. They made great effort for desert with me being celiac. Just wish there were more pastry chefs out there that could offer 2-3 naturally GF deserts like lava cake.

Wendy Whatley

Best gluten free pizza I have ever had hands down no contest! So excited for this discovery. Can't wait to go back!

Ankit Sood

Great pizzas and food at this hidden gem. They have Gluten free pizzas that are actually very good and better than CPK's GF variety... Great ambience for chatting, nice booths on the inside with a decent bar. 8/10 would recommend especially for larger groups and for the patio room for events

Amanda Hancock

Came here with my grandmother. She’s gluten intolerant but we both had an amazing meal we will remember for ever. Thank you.

Mara

I used to have a hard time finding good pizza with all my food allergies, not anymore!! I loved the pizza and the bites! Gluten free and lactose free!!! My new favorite place after a nice long bike ride!

wenhui yen

I read other reviews saying it was delicious, so I had high expectations. Let me talk about the price first. It is much more expensive than IN-N-OUT...but if it tastes good, the price is worth it~ But I think it makes me quite disappointed XD It's not that it's not delicious, but it's just... ordinary, so ordinary that I forgot its taste (about a week later) If you want to recommend or not, but you want to give it a try, that’s fine. But if you ask me to choose again, I will definitely choose to eat in n out. (I don’t know if it’s because I chose gluten-free bread that it doesn’t taste good...)

Jana Gill

My kids love to eat here but this place is grungy. Every time I go in I’m repulsed by how filthy it is. The quality of food at this location is also not fantastic. I once got a salad here with slimy lettuce and sparse toppings. Tonight we went and I usually don’t order anything for myself because I am very gluten and dairy sensitive and I don’t trust them to make the food correctly - I reiterated several times that there must be no dairy of any kind and that I would appreciate them changing their gloves etc so I don’t get sick. Of course they brought my food out with cheese on it (this is not a first which is why I normally order nothing for myself) - this is after being reassured by the cashier she would “let the cooks know” which I am sure never happened. They need way better training about food allergies and they need to put some elbow grease into cleaning this place up!!

GlutenFree InSanDiego

The yellow curry was warm, spicy, delicious & gluten free!

vtarange

Pizza's great including the gluten free pizzas. Waygu cheeseburger was juicy and delicious. My tastebuds didn't care for the Oakwood chicken entree, waiter took it away and brought a delicious Waygu burger.

Shannon Anderson

Sooo delicious! It's the Tony Gwynn for me! I can have turkey and cranberry all year long here. Also a great gluten free bread option.

Megan Gluck

Went here to celebrate my best friends 30th birthday and the experience exceeded expectations! We did not opt for the wine pairing (it was mostly whites and we very much lean towards reds) but got a bottle of wine and some cocktails and it was amazing. From when we sat down the level of service was unparalleled. The sommelier was very helpful in picking out a bottle that we would enjoy. After about 3.5 hours and 10 courses later we couldn’t eat more even if we wanted to. Each dish was very well thought out and fun to experience! My friend was gluten free (celiac) and the seamless transition between dishes and accommodations exceeded expectations! Overall a very fun and elegant experience!

Jessica Kennedy

Met a friend for lunch while visiting San Diego here. Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous outside eating area and fire. Located conveniently to all surrounding areas. The food was fresh and had excellent flavors. The selection of wine was impressive. I am gluten-free and vegetarian. I was glad to find Davanti offers several options.

Mitchell Chingay

I love that they offer such great food choices. Burgers, beers, wines, pizzas. Also have great gluten free options. Affordable prices with movie night Tuesdays 20$ for a couple. Also great food prices. Love it 😀

Dean Weinert

Came here for my buddies birthday. I ordered the sashimi platter and it was extremely fresh and well presented. Drinks came out super fast. Our entire group enjoyed their food, and they catered really well for gluten free. Service was fantastic, and the owner poured us some birthday drinks, hung up a happy birthday sign, sang a song and comped a birthday desert. It was a fantastic experience and I'II be coming back here regularly.

Carmen Collar

The Vegan pizza is NOT vegan unless you order the gluten free crust which is an extra charge and only available for the small size pizza. The pizza was good but disappointing that it was labeled vegan but contained dairy.

Natalie Goldsmith

We LOVE Pacific Social! Their brussels sprouts are to die for and we love their cocktails. Recently we happened to go on a Sunday and our server told us about their epic Sunday Date Night Deal. We got a full order of brussels sprouts, a half chicken entree, braised short rib entree, AND a bottle of wine for $55. It was insane and SO delicious. Our server, Aram, was the man. Super helpful and kind and made sure the food was gluten free for me. We will definitely be back on another Sunday! Highly recommend!

Candice Booker

shri swamy

Great tastes, breakfast sliders always a hit with kids and the avocado toast. Would love to have gluten free options available, will be excited to have millets in the menu. Awesome to have a complete veggie restaurant in CV.