Top 47 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Havens to Explore in Ottawa

Michelle Bradshaw

Amazing gluten free menu and service. These folks know what they are doing! GF food served on different coloured plates. So many pasta choices, pizzas and desserts. GF calamari, bruschetta and so much more. So happy Atly helped me find it ❤️

Carly Brender

Dedicated gluten free, nut free, vegan, and kosher bakery. Friendly staff and yummy sweet treats.

Amanda Brown

As 3 out of 4 of us are celiac, we're limited to where we eat, so rarely eat out due to cross contamination and lack of protocols. This place was amazing!!! Omg, food was delicious, and service was phenomenal! Best of all, it was safe! Took my son here for his birthday. Stop in and check it out. You won't be disappointed! Parking on site or on streets, we had no difficulty finding parking:)

Megan

Absolutely amazing experience here. Truly celiac safe. Dedicated gluten free area. Gluten free wraps. I’ve never gotten to have shawarma before in my entire life so this was amazing. Staff were so friendly and quick to ease our cross contamination concerns. Well worth the trip out here.

Maud C

This place is not 100% gluten free. Atly, please update this listing.

Deb Gibbs

Two friends and I had a lovely Moms Day off brunch here. First time visiting, I’d googled places my friend, who’s celiac, would be able to find good options. We opened the door and were greeted with a smile from the host and the wonderful smells of fresh baked goodies. There wasn’t a wait, but I wouldn’t have minded as I’d have had more time to look through to-go items for sale in the front. Our sever was friendly and prompt. Helped me decide between two things I was interested in, thoroughly assured my friend on what was gluten-free, substitutes to make things so, and our coffees were never empty. I will absolutely be coming back with my family soon.

Olive Bensler

I ordered a gluten free pizza online and Oh My Goodness!!! It was a bad day, but this pizza made it a whole lot better. I’m eating a reheated slice right now and it’s just as good as fresh and so filling? I’m amazing. 10/10

Sarah

They offer a solid variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, and it’s clearly a popular spot—it’s typically busy during peak hours. That said, the food can be quite hit-or-miss. I’ve been coming here for years and tend to stick to the same items, having tried most of the menu. Some days, the food is excellent; other times, the selection is disappointingly sparse or just not good. Occasionally, they’ll introduce a new dish that’s barely edible—or worse, come up with something incredible only to never serve it again. The inconsistency is frustrating, especially when you’re driving 20 to 30 minutes without knowing whether you'll find a great spread or a disappointing lineup. Given the higher price point, I expect more reliability. Also worth noting: the kitchen staff is consistently warm and friendly, while the front-of-house team tends to be less welcoming—which always feels a bit off.

chinna obireddy

Bought a coconut lime cake for a birthday frozen gluten free for 60$. This is the first time trying a gluten free cake hoped will taste the same. - Too sweet - Strong chemical taste of lime - Hard and dry base - No date of baking on the cake Had to throw away not even eating one full slice. WORST CAKE EVER.

BB O

This is a very cozy and cute place for a date or reading a book. Their sandwiches are great and desserts looks delicious! Bonus: they have gluten free paninis and desserts!

Rochelle Buenviaje

It's a small place and very popular. I took my sister here who has a gluten allergy and she had grilled cheese with lentil bread (pictured and almost finished). She loved it and they do not skimp out on the cheese. I had the Oaxaca sandwich which was very good and the spiciness was just right, paired with a Thai carrot soup. Coffee was good and served in a big glass mug. We had a window view which was a bit cramped but felt alright. You see so many people come in of all ages and backgrounds. Servers were friendly, left us mostly alone and revisited when needed. Atmosphere is very local and rustic.

Nathalie Kock

Disappointed that the brunch menu on mother's day did not offer a gluten free option for the only sweet (french toast) item on the menu. The traditional breakfast of tofu scramble and tempeh bacon was cold and unappetizing. The bread had not been toasted. I have been here multiple times for dinner but will not be back for the brunch. Left hungry, disappointed and $100 out of pocket.

Rhonda York

They had some tasty gluten free options. Wish there had been more. The server went above and beyond to clean my dishes. Defiantly going back.

Lynn-Marie Shapcott

We had a Christmas get-together with our bowling group on December 19, 2024. The staff are amazing 👏, they went above and beyond service! The chef expressly made my own plate of gluten-free nachos 😋 THANK YOU! Love Chances R Lynn-Marie Shapcott Kanata

Joelle Boucher

First experience was amazing, had the gluten free pizza crust and by far one of the best I've had. Returned a second time specifically for the good pizza to find out they had run out of the gluten free dough. Very upset, you shouldn't put something on the menu if you don't keep it in stock. This would have never happened with a regular dough. Extremely disappointed and will not return.

Vivian Kissane

Service was phenomenal and so is the food. There were so many amazing gluten free options and the staff was happy to give recommendations… special shoutout to Lienna for the amazing service!

Arne Seidel-Höfer

Extremely helpful staff. They discussed with me what options are really safe and which ones aren’t. I wanted to order something that was only gluten free but made in the same fryer, however, the friendly staff made it possible to do it in a separate fryer

Dan Macdonald

Chose 4 tacos (pastor, gringa, camaron, tinga) and they were all excellent. The mariachi band was fun. Absolutely worth a visit. And it’s gluten free approved!

Kate L

Lovely location! Brought my non-veggie/vegan family members and they were absolutely blown away. One of my family members has celiac and the server was very accommodating and knowledgeable. It's nice to come to place where everyone can eat without worrying. The service is always amazing and the food always tasty! The portions are more than generous. I can't recommend this restaurant enough!

Anny Le

We got a birthday cake for my son’s birthday party. Needed a gluten free and dairy free cake. Ours was 4”, vanilla, with a berry jam and vegan buttercream. It was coconut flour. It turned out really well! And so beautiful!! Picked it up the day before the party, just in time. Cake a good texture, not hard or crumbly, the buttercream was surprisingly sweet despite no refined sugar. Overall I recommend!

Shawn Henderson

Super fun place, great food, great service. Had a blast. 100% Gluten Free. Huge, varied menu. Great cocktails, lots of flavours of margaritas. All serviced super fast, super friendly. Cannot wait for patio season to enjoy the food and drinks in the sun... but the interior is decorated very festively. I'll be back!

Jasmine MarionOuellette

Hello, We’ve came to the bakery thinking that it would be a great time and look around for some goodies since we like desert. As I came I didn’t feel welcoming which is an important part of the customer service. Just smiling and say hi. What is something important as a person that took food handling is that there’s a way of putting the desert in box to make sure that it is sanitary with gloves or tonsils or a wrapping paper. For someone that worked in food industry we all learn that it is a basic that we learn since the beginning and it is necessary for the health of everyone and every customers. Which was not the cas for us, all the desert was taken by hand which is not sanitary. The dessert were all put in one box which it can mix the flavours of each squares. I would recommend putting one layer in the box or add one parchemin paper between the first and second layer. Thanks for serving the gluten free community in your area .

Bryan Beecham

Their gluten free bun option is a gluten free waffle corner! Great tasting chicken. Non GF donuts that have rave reviews too.

Em C

Always love coming here. As a person who’s gluten intolerant, I love having so many food options. The fried chicken is absolutely delicious, and the staff are always super friendly.

Phil and Christine German

Great place for Indian food in downtown Ottawa. The Thali trays are great for authenticity and variety. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free.

Crystal Cameron

Amazing! I was in town for work and of course being celiac, I need gluten free, and let me tell you there were no shortage of options! I got the Ahi tuna poke bowl and it was so good, I returned the next night for the exact same thing! Awesome & kknowledgeable staff, extremely fresh and delicious food! This will be a go-to spot for me for all future Ottawa trips!

Melissa Newman

The food and service was fantastic. Flavours were amazing. Server was very helpful explaining dishes and was so kind. Lots of gluten free options. Amazing experience and we will definitely be back the next time we are back to Ottawa!

Hind V. Mubarak Brown

The pizza is incredible, the owner is an absolute gentleman and TRUE Italian in every sense of the word. The pizza margarita is sublime, simple, delicious and full of authentic flavours, feels and renoncent reminders of visiting Italy and it’s true approach to pizza prepared. As a gluten sensitive individual - giving up pizza for the last few years has been devastating. The gluten free margarita here? Is truly chefs kiss! The front of house team (servers) are warm, patient and approachable. This building (previously occupied by the late wonderful Bob and the beloved team at stoneface) has clearly inherited another gem - in Del Piacere. Love this place! A must try and repeat - repeatedly ❤️

Gen “GenZ” D

The staff at this restaurant went above and beyond!!! We ordered 2 pizzas through Uber Eats and the order ended up getting canceled due to an issue with the driver. We called the restaurant and they were incredibly accommodating. They arranged for a courier to send the pizzas to us instead. We have not been to this restaurant in person yet, but we will definitely be going in the near future. The pizzas were delicious! Gluten-free crust is amazing 👏.

Michelle L

The social curry is absolutely amazing! So flavourful! Staff are also very accommodating and knowledgeable about gluten free options.

Trudy Lucas

Their falafals are so tasty, gluten free, fresh made. We love their biodegradable side dish containers and paper packaging. So eco friendly.

Stefanie Nelson

Overall experience was nice for a night out with my girls! The service was great and the atmosphere was modern/chic and cozy. Atlantic Salmon (4/5): the salmon was moist, there was plenty of sauce (I’m a sauce connoisseur) and the zucchini paired well. I would have appreciated something fresh to help cut the heaviness of the dish. However; it was still a light and tasty dish! I also ordered a piece of their focaccia on the side to get all the sauce Pappardelle (4/5): Made with gluten free pasta for our gluten free friend! It was a good cream sauce dish, can’t go wrong here. Beef Tenderloin (4/5): Other than the beef being a little overdone than requested, the dish was also very good! Baked Rigatoni Alla Vodka (4/5): spicier than I am used to with vodka pastas but still good for those that have any spicy tolerance higher than mine (spice level: 3/5) Oysters (4/5): Decently sized! I just wish the lemons were cut into wedges rather than slices. Pumpkin Spice Flan (4/5): Creamy, smoothie and reminds me of fall Fall ‘set’ Cheesecake (4/5): A deconstructed cheesecake with bourbon soaked cherries. The cheese part of the cake was almost a whipped texture and the crumble was good! I wish the cheese part would have been a bit more solid and I would have appreciated more of the cherry ‘sauce’ on the plate. I would recommend this place to friends and would go again!

Corrianna

This is our go to restaurant when we want a good meal. The food is always consistently delicious and the staff is incredibly friendly. This time I brought my mom and aunt who were visiting from out of town. They could not stop raving about how delicious the food was and most notably how wonderful and sweet our server, Summer, was. Summer went above and beyond to make sure all of my aunt's food and drinks were safe as my aunt has Celiac disease. We will definitely be back again next time they are in town. Thanks for another great evening ❤️🙂

Annie Burton

Absolutely amazing! Very small and cozy spot. Celiac safe, dedicaded fryer, so tasty, lots of options, amazing service!

Véronique Nollet

Superbe expérience! Énormément d'options véganes, j'adore ça en tant que végane! Mon copain et moi avons pris le Tali et j'ai pu découvrir le papadam! Le tout était super bon! Mes compliments au chef! Le Mango nectar aussi, un vrai délice sucrée! Et pour finir en beauté, une tarte au chocolat, qui était sans gluten, mais quand même excellente, même si je ne suis pas céliaque ;) Le service était charmant et les deux employés étaient super sympathiques! C'était une belle ambiance tranquille et bien décoré malgré le petit espace, mais j'ai su que dans 6 semaines ils auront un plus grand local juste à côté avec vu sur la rue ! C'est une bonne nouvelle ça! À la prochaine, c'est sûr !

Tiara Battiston

Delicious food and great service! Very gluten free friendly everything is labeled at the buffet!

Kyle Anderson

Serving staff were friendly and able to cater to both our dietary preferences. Notably were able to cater to my partner’s gluten free diet without any issues! Great atmosphere and welcoming environment. Recommend the thali and dosai dishes!

sel

they did not accommodate to my celiac and wheat allergy. every time i have come before they take ingredients from the back for me because i can’t have my food be contaminated. the guy said “there was nothing in the back”and that “since there is a rush he won’t do it”. it would have taken him 4. seconds extra to take it from the back like every other employee has done for me before so rude and did not consider allergies and for that 1/5.

Jen C

I liked this restaurant enough that I would definitely go back. The wine list is interesting, and they have a robust NA menu. I had the plant based 'meat' balls and I enjoyed my food, and the portion size was large enough for a meal. I would like to come back here again and try the small plates instead. It was a little pricey: two glasses of wine, a plate of meatless balls, and a dessert came to just over 100 dollars with tip for one person, so I would say coming here is more of a treat. Definitely check it out if you want to try some tasty plant based food options! They also seem to have extensive gluten free options on their menu.

Erin Myers

The rolls I had here were so yummy! Great gluten-free accommodations as well! Our server was Nikki and she was working very hard and making sure we had a good experience :)

Angela Lindberg

This review is for the senior management at BP. I highly recommend promoting Jessica and having her train staff at other locations nationwide. It will undoubtedly boost your sales. As someone with a family affected by celiac disease and allergies, dining out can be overwhelming. However, thanks to Jessica's instruction, we now feel at ease when eating at BP. It has become our preferred family dining option.

Joy McDonell

Excellent food. Good value. Friendly, polite service.Good choices for gluten free.

Judy Whelan

While in Ottawa for the day, I met and had a beautiful dinner in the early evening with my niece on November 5th, at Cyranos, my 3rd time there; Paula was our very thoughtful and thorough server. (I have lactose and gluten intolerances.) As a starter, the “creamed” tomato soup, sans lactose, wow! Main for me was the grilled marinated lamb chops, rare and fabulous! I look forward to my next visit! Thank you Cyranos staff!

Nikta Kanuka

Amaaaazing gluten free ramen options!!! My husband and I both enjoyed our ramen (his was gluten free). Tonkatsu broth was so flavorful and the noodles were great. I just wish it came with a whole egg not just half.

Clara C

Was there for dinner tonight and the food was so delicious. Everything on the menu is gluten free except for one dish. Lots of vegetarian options too. Definitely going back.

Chris Whiting

Loved the atmosphere food selection worked for all 8 of us. They were able to accommodate us with a gluten free meal and dairy free meals.

Stefanie Nelson

The atmosphere here was contemporary chic as well as cozy with the low lighting. The only reason I rated it lower was because the seating was in between the bar and a small hallway, to the front of the restaurant which made our table a high traffic area (it was a Thursday night with reservation) Oysters (5/5): Biggest oysters I’ve seen in Ottawa for $3.50 a piece! Steak Frites (3/5): quite a thick piece of steak that was great overall. I found the knife dull and wish I had more of the Demi glace. White 6 Pizza (4/5): Made gluten free!

Heather Gordon

I was gifted gluten free brownies and Nanaimo bars and WOW, were they delicious! You would never guess that they were gf. I can’t wait to dive into the sourdough loaf of bread!

Eric McRae

The Dosa here are fantastic and so many things on the menu are Gluten Free.

Dayne Moyer

Great gluten free options. Sign outside said gluten free pita which is why we went in. They don't have that but the rest of the menu is gluten free and super delish. You can make a Greek, mexican, American or mixed style bowl of really healthy filling food