Top 11 Gluten-Free Spots to Discover in Virginia Square, Arlington

Emily Ekegren

Super tasty burgers, gluten free buns! Love the different burgers available here, definitely not typical options.

Erica Webb

10 out of 10 as usual! From mass and we eat here whenever we are in the area and we are never disappointed! The gluten free options are great and they work with you to ensure your food safety. The manager Ricci was so incredibly amazing! So personable and made us feel right at home as soon as we sat down. Chija was also very personable and helped us in finding the perfect gluten free dish for my mom who has celiacs. If you haven’t dined here then you don’t know what you’re missing! We can’t wait to come back!

Carol Roos

One of my favorite go to spots, most of their dishes are tasty, you can’t go wrong. They have gluten free options, just make sure you tell them. The service is friendly and fast. I typically get the chicken or shrimp pad Thai which are solid choices. The shrimps are large and fresh. I’ve also eaten the green and Penang curry as well as their drunken noodle and pineapple fried rice. I order take out more but the handful of times I’ve gone in the restaurant it has been clean and fast service.

Lucien Zeigler

Easily 5 Stars for the Commentary in Arlington, recently launched in a brilliantly designed and modern space, is going to be one of my new favorite restaurants in the area. The food is *really* good. Modern American fare with well-executed classics made with quality ingredients paired with great drinks. We honestly could not decide which appetizer to order because they all sounded so good. Although I am not gluten free, my wife is, and I almost ordered one of the Gluten Free dishes just because it sounded so great. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Also really good service which seems more and more rare these days. The space is cool - and open, but not loud at all, which is perfect. We'll be back next week. Glad to have this new great option right in the heart of Ballston.

Misha Hill

Always a good time at IHOP and love that they have gluten friendly pancakes now

Cassall Spencer

Great find for those in the VA square area. My bubble tea was great! I noticed they've got gluten free options, health food, but also popcorn chicken and gummy bears. Something for whatever mood you're in. The place is very clean and the staff was nice and attentive.

Jena Art

Almost all produce and toppings are organic and/or local. The food sources are listed on the board so you know exactly where Very tasty and REAL food and knowledgable and friendly staff! Yeah, take that, Chopt! My awesome gluten and soy-free Kale-sweet potatoes-beets-sautéed mushrooms-chicken-avocado salad was outstanding! I'm coming back for more! Hard not to mention Cold jasmine green tea, completely unsweetened (thank you!!!) and oh so cooling on a hot day like this!

Jena Van

I was confused by the concept of this place. It would have been nice if the server was there to explain since he asked if it was our first time, but it was under staffed and he left quickly after asking us our steak preference. I did not like the salad, as it was limp and over dressed. I thought the steak was mid. The fries were good because they were fresh but I personally did not like the gravy at all. I liked the safety this place had to offer in terms of gluten free food. Otherwise I didn't have a good experience.

Nikki

The Beef Egg Drop soup is my favorite. There are not a lot of gluten free options. There are some, not marked, but the staff is knowledgeable.

Jeanette Schultz

Was staying in a hotel around the corner from the Grand Cru in mid-August. I was greeted warmly at the front and offered my choice of seating. They have outdoor tables, but I ate inside. Not being a wine drinker, I came for the Gluten Free food as they have many choices. I liked the salmon dinner I had the first time, so I came back again for the duck. The soups I had were fabulous as well. My attentive server Erick made sure I enjoyed my meal. If I visit Arlington again I will surely come back.

ChoyaR

UPDATE: What I write is my personal review of my experience at a public location and does not represent the company I work for. What type of person stalks the customer and brings up the person’s work place and lists my entire check on their response?? This has nothing to do with my job, but the behavior of the owner which made my experience at his restaurant a horrible experience. I alone ordered those items and paid myself plus a good tip to the waitress regardless of my horrible experience. To make matters worst, his version and response of what happened are completely untrue. He made up details in a very aggressive attempt to discredit and slander our character. What type of person does that!? I was so excited to try this restaurant but left very disappointed due to the rudeness and aggressive interaction with of the owner/ manager. The food was mediocre, but the wine and the young staff were good, minus the fact that she didn’t know what gluten free meant though it’s an option on their menu. My friends made a reservation for girl’s night, we were happy to forgo our reservation and sat at an open seating since we had other friends join us. The owner approached us telling my friends and I that our friend’s acquaintance made him feel uncomfortable with no cause. He just made an assumption with no cause or reason. The acquaintance did not do anything to disturb the peace or cause any problems at a restaurant but the owner seemed to already have made up his mind about what type of person he was. He ordered a beer and hung out with our friends for a little bit. We told our friends of the owners statement and they decided to quickly finish their meals and peacefully leave altogether so the girls and I could enjoy our dinner and not be bothered by the owner. Then the owner approached us again yelling and embarrassing us “are you guys going to pay for his drink!?” We were surprised by his approach and statement because it was rude and inappropriate. Our friends had already paid for the drink on their tab. The owner didn’t check with his staff before approaching us, he just jumped to conclusions once again. At the end of our meal I approached the owner to tell him that he made our experience very uncomfortable. This place is not cheap and I alone spent $120 so I expected better from the place and my experience, specially did not expect to be harassed by him. He didn’t apologize and I told him we would never return again. I’m not complaining about the price of this place and happily paid, plus I gave the wait staff a good tip since it was not her fault how the owner behaved. He is beyond rude and I’m not the first to say it. You can see it in his very aggressive and inappropriate response. This is not the behavior of other restaurant owners in this area who know what being in hospitality means.