Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Northwest Washington

J Casseia Lewis

Food was amazing & our server, Jack, was really great. He helped direct me to the gluten free options, he was incredibly kind and checked in on our table throughout service. We had the Chesapeake eggs Benedict, corn beef hash, and oysters. No complaints whatsoever.

Marie Leilani

Lunch and dinner for gluten sensitive

Kobbi Gal

The food was very disappointing. We had the lasagna, the basil chicken pasta. The taste was mediocre, the gluten free pasta was good. The portions, especially the lasagna was ridiculously small. We got cocktail, something with ginger, lemon, honey that was flat and bland. The afogatto was also average. The service was pretty good and the place was packed.

Brian Foy

Great tasting pizza... I can only wish they made the gluten-free pizza crust in house so it didn't have a cracker texture.

the cozy experience

This restaurant has great atmosphere, really accommodating servers and really beautiful decor. We called ahead they do allow outside cake but we needed to bring our own serving materials so we came prepared cutlery, plates, and knives, but it turns out you only need bring a knife and cut it yourself to avoid the $3 per person cake fee that we learned about upon arrival. (On the phone they just said bring everything and they ended up bringing out plates and silverware??) But no cake fee was incurred so that was nice! THE MENU did a great labeling of dietary restrictions cause our group had a celiac, nuts allergy, and dairy allergy separately which made it hard to share plates and eat family style as intended. However our server didn't know which dip was which on the sampler platter and we had a brave allergic and restriction-less soul figure it out but she wasn't sure other than the fishy one. Also I had a coconut allergy and that ingredient wasn't listed but must have been in some of the dishes cuz my throat was a little itchy when I left. However this is a fancy restaurant and I was disappointed in almost everything I tried. Dip platter was hit and miss the cauliflower was the best but it's hard to mess up cauliflower, the rice seemed like it had cloves in it, I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd noticed that in the ingredients list, the borek was most disappointing of all, and the portions where tiny. The beef noodles the meat was hard. My friend that ordered the lamb kebab seemed most happy and she's the only one who finished her portion without comments. I will say other people liked the borek and maybe Turkish neighbors at the dupont farmers market raised my expectations for that particular dish too high cuz they give me really good and big borek every week lol. Price: We spent 50-100 per person that included a compulsory 20% tip but it would have been in the 35-40 range if we hadn't been covering for the birthday girls portion.

E.L. Marchant

We enjoyed a great dinner at Joe's. We were able to get a last-minute reservation while in town for one night. The food was excellent, but the service was top-notch, and I would give our server, Jeffery, 10 stars if I could. First, they were extremely accommodating with my extensive food allergies. My son and husband have no food allergies, so they got to enjoy a lot more than me. I opted for the grilled seafood platter that came with scallops, lobster, and shrimp and for a side sautted mushrooms. Everything was made gluten-free, also dairy, soy, peanut, and treenut free. It was hearty and delicious and I don't often enjoy a meal so much, especiallyseafood. It's hard to find places that can accommodating me. My son got filet with crab Oscar and my husband a ribeye with bearnaise. They shared a mashed potatoe and a lobster mac. Jeffery was attentive and funny, and we enjoyed his stories. It made the experience even better. We are looking forward to eating there again next time we are in town.

Melanie Jackman

Absolutely fabulous experience. Our waitress was wonderful, customizing our "tour of the world" to accommodate my gluten allergy. Every single dish we had was amazing.

Meredith Porter

I enjoy the Royal for relatively celiac safe gluten free brunch. I haven’t tried their evening food options, but they do have lovely cocktails. It is a QR code type place, so fellow celiacs should ask for the gf menu before ordering and mark their dishes with gluten allergy/celiac. I’ve approached the counter before with questions and staff were chill and helpful. Good brunch spot, good first date spot on quiet evenings. The food and drinks are consistently tasty. I usually get one of the arepas for brunch. They usually seem to use Oatly, though I ask each time I order a coffee drink that has milk. Note, it is quite loud inside at busy times (and occasionally loud outside from sirens passing by). Recommend reservations for busy times.

Tiffany Cruickshank

I would usually rate this restaurant higher. I have been to a different location before and had good service as well as they have gluten free options. This time after moving apartments I did a pick up order. I was excited for the lamb burger with the gluten free bread. My boyfriend got a burger and roommate got a Cuban panini. I would say the food was okay a 3.5 but my issue is how my boyfriend was treated when getting into the restaurant. I sent my boyfriend in because I was driving. Told him to pick up the order with my name on it. He texts me asking for confirmation. That’s okay because a guy is picking up a girls order. He comes to the car and says the guy “looked him up and down and told he needs to show proof”. I understand the asking for proof but it’s the tone. It’s the way you ask for things, the attitude you have. My boyfriend is North African/Arabic and it’s GIVING RACIAL PROFILING. So imagine being emotionally exhausted from moving in the DC humidity and heat and then someone makes you feel like that at the end of your day. All to have a sub par burger.

Jeanine Kelly

**Satisfying Experience at The Capital Burger 🍔🍟** Dining at The Capital Burger was an absolutely delightful experience that I am eager to recount. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was warm and inviting, perfectly setting the stage for a wonderful meal. 🌟 Our party indulged in a variety of selections from their tempting menu, beginning with the delectable bacon cheeseburgers. Each burger was crafted with precision, featuring juicy patties complemented by the rich, smoky flavor of bacon and perfectly melted cheese. The Capital Burger, a signature dish, did not disappoint either; it stood out with its harmonious blend of flavors and tender texture. 🍔 For those in our group with dietary preferences, the bacon cheeseburger with a gluten-free bun was a notable highlight. The bun held up beautifully, maintaining the integrity and taste of the classic burger experience. It’s heartening to see such considerate options available, ensuring everyone has a satisfying meal. For our little one, the children’s grilled cheese meal was a hit. Simple yet delicious, it was a comforting choice that appealed to their taste perfectly. 🧀 What truly enhanced our dining adventure was the impeccable service. The staff was attentive and kind, ensuring our experience was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. 🙌 In conclusion, The Capital Burger offers not just fantastic food but an overall exceptional dining experience. It’s a place I look forward to visiting again soon, and I highly recommend it to others seeking both taste and quality. 🍽️

BC S

The food is quite good. I really enjoy the oysters Rockefeller as it is one of the first I have seen that is gluten free and tastes good. Typically I order the steak frites which is always good. The other times when I have ordered things such as the chicken sandwich and schnitzel, I have not always been pleased. I believe the chicken sandwich is juicy, but a tad bland. For the schnitzel, it is definitely not traditional. I saw the idea of what was being put out, but it did not fully resonate with my palate. Nonetheless, I hope to be back soon for a couple drinks and oysters.

Sabrina Yoder

The reason I think this is an amazing restaurant, is because me my brother and sister and I all got kid’s menus, and all kids meals come with a ice cream ,but we only ordered two kids meals but since we have three kids they gave us three ice-creams. Also my sister is slightly allergic to gluten so when they gave us normal noodles 🍜 and my mom said that she really need gluten free, they still gave us gluten free noodles for free,and overall the decorations, staff, and food were just amazing.-Cyrus age 10

Sarah Peters

I love their banana bread French toast, it is so good!

Stephanie Willcox

Service was excellent - I have Celiac and the waiter knew the difference between being gluten free and celiac immediately noted that the fried items are cross contaminated. Very knowledgeable about the wine list. Excellent Indian food! Some of the moistest boneless chicken tandoori I’ve had! Will come back!

Brenna Morlan

The food is amazing! We had a conference where we rented the whole place and they did 4 courses with 13 dishes. Each dish was a five star dish! I definitely recommend going here! We also had a person with us that can't eat gluten and they made her separate dishes that were all gluten free, making the service awesome too!

Daniel Bogard

Great place great for gluten free (celiac)

James A.

Went to Silver for the first time. Dined at Sliver Diner many many times. Went for my kids bday lunch with Mom, sister and grandma. Went around 3pm after lunch and before dinner so it was pretty empty. Ordered lots of food, apps , entrees, gluten free stuff for my kid and ultimately subdaes. Service was great, The young but experienced waitress memorized our order without writing down like 15 + items and said she won't forget anything and she was right! The food was good and fancied up a bit from Sliver Diner. Burgers were good but seemed much smaller than the Diners version. Same with Sundaes which I was expecting large glass filled with ice cream, hot fudge and whip cream but for a smaller bowl with a brownie with ice cream on top. It was good, no complaints but you can downsize the food a bit but not the dessert ! The chimichurra chicken wings are unique and really good! They took care of us well , even grandma enjoyed the food which is unusual. Lastly they brought out a candle for my kid without having to ask. We will be back , without the kids next time !

Grace L

Great atmosphere and amazing service! Cool place to sit down and get some homework done. I was lucky enough to find a seat right away, but it was crowded- the place seems very popular! I got an iced oat milk latte with lavender and it was very good! I also got a gluten-free chocolate muffin, but it was honestly pretty dry, so I wouldn't recommend it.

Jake

One of the best combinations of high quality food, service and atmosphere in DC. They were accommodating for gluten free restrictions.

Alexa Harris

My boyfriend and I tried to get into Nobu in Malibu and LA with no luck. Finally we were able to get a reservation at the DC location and it did not disappoint! I won’t lie I had my guard up because I thought it might just be a celebrity hotspot but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. We had the crispy rice and avocado, Chilean sea bass, baked crab and tuna rolls, and some other crab dish. Everything was so flavorful. On top of that the service was great. Our waiter Ziggy was very knowledgeable and they were able to accommodate my gluten intolerance with no issue. Overall the experience was well worth the price. I will definitely be back.

Mel Z.

It's a solid brunch spot. Coffee is so-so, but staff is very friendly. I can't eat gluten and appreciated being able to chose an extra side over the bread. It's a busy place but the wait is never too long and the food is good!

Marie Leilani

Gluten free lunch and dinner

Kendall Abell

I’ve been here twice with Zach as my server- he provides the absolute best experience. Extremely knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with my gluten allergy. One of the best servers I’ve ever had!

Jen Coffey

I had a delicious meal here this weekend. They have a gluten free menu and it is much more limited than their regular menu but there were still very tasty options. I had the winter salad, the kimchi jjigae and the 30 day kimchi side. It was delicious! I also enjoyed the atmosphere and service. Fun place!

Ramsey_Jd

I tried the chicken mac n cheese and it was incredibly good. They gave a generous amount of meat, and the chicken was way better than any other place I've tried! 10/10 I would go here again the food came out very fast too. I also love that they had options that are gluten free for my wife (no gluten free mac n cheese though)

Alessandro Mauri

Chic place, separate menu for celiacs/coeliacs/celiac disease/gluten-free/gluten free/without gluten. Attentive and friendly service, the food wasn't the best but no problems whatsoever.

pam mason

Loved FFB. Great menu choices to offer veggies, gluten free, vegan, carnivores all yummy options. We had 8 folks, 8 cocktails, 8 entrees, 5 apps and 2 desserts. Everything was so good. Big place and a bit noisy. Not great for intimate dining. We had a great time.

Nicholas Fairbairn

Great for gluten free vegans!!!! menu is well-marked and there are multiple items for folks living (eating) at the intersection of GF& vegan. however, DO NOT order the “smoothie bowl” i immediately wanted to send it back (but i would never cuz that’s crazy, ab as crazy as this review). the smoothie bowl is liquidy-soupy like a drinking a drink with a spoon and it comes in a mug. coupe, yall need to rethink that one or remove it. i rlly regretted ordering it and i usually LOVE smoothie bowls.

Stephanie Thompson

Have been looking for a place to get gluten free injera and this is the spot! Everything was very flavorful.

Jeff Cross

Really nice spot for holiday tea, with outstanding service from Allison, who was well versed in the wide variety of teas, and the rest of the crew. We liked the tower of sandwiches and sweets better than tea at the Willard. The Blue Duck Tavern easily accommodated Gluten-Free allergy. It’s a little noiisy but very comfortable setting.

Zaylee

The GreenBee Café is my favorite cafe in Washington to enjoy local seasonal cooking. Their dishes are a burst of flavor with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. I love their classic cobb salad and blackened catfish sandwich– fresh, and satisfying. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it a perfect spot for a lunch date or solo meal. They cater well to my dietary needs, which is a big plus for me. You can enjoy their all-day breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, and pasta. Evergreen Eats Cafe proves that healthy eating can be a delight for the taste buds. It's my go-to place for guilt-free indulgence.

Shira Lyss-Loren

One of my favorite nice meals out. Many gluten free options. Delish wine. Highly highly recommend for a fancy night out or special occasion

julie penner

Good pad Thai. They noted my need for gluten free (I’m celiac). Garden rolls were good too. Nice outdoor seating in good weather.

Mary W

Stopped by to eat here after the pride parade. The food was delicious. A little pricey but good. They had a gluten free menu so that’s a plus. I had poke and my partner had the meatloaf. We shared the corn elote dip.

Chelsea Finger

The gazpacho deserves 5 stars. So delicious. The service was excellent and has great outside seating. I love when the menu is labeled for gluten-free!

Danielle Bennett

Asian dishes are sometimes hard to get gluten free but Beau Thai in Mount Pleasant had so many options! I was able to enjoy pad thai, tom kha soup, and parang curry. The real reason they earn these 5 stars is for the panang... this isn't a wimpy, runny curry but thick sauce with full flavor and depth. The pad thai was also peanut-y sweet which was perfect ti share with the kids. Would definitely eat here again.

Jen Coffey

I've eaten here many times on my trips to DC and I enjoy this restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have to eat gluten free options and the menu is marked for gluten free items. I'm happy with the variety of items and everything I've eaten here has been delicious. It's a fun, lively restaurant.

GF Please

I ordered delivery and I think I need to visit this place. The online menu is well explained! It shows what items are gluten free. The salsa and chips and guacamole are good!

Kate Midden

Love this local spot! Great food, great drinks, the service and community here is fab. A perfect place to connect with your people during or after a long week. Also their breakfast tacos are the best in the city. :) I’m gluten free and it’s always super easy on that front too. Recommend!

M Ramachandran

Great ingredients and even the gluten free crust was really tasty!

Izuchi Okezie

Good Gluten free options

Lindsey Stiles

Finally ate here this weekend and am so glad I did! They have amazing gluten free pasta and were able to make a few non gluten-free dishes into gluten free versions, which was very appreciated. Would highly recommend!

Timothy “Tim” Churchwell, CCIM

Really good restaurant.food was good and service was excellent. My daughter has a gluten allergy and they were very accommodating.

Emma Daley

Waitress had a very different idea than we did of what is spicy, but that's not so surprising. They were flexible about making substitutions to accommodate dietary restrictions. They do have gluten-free injira, but were not aware that barley contains gluten—probably a good idea to double-check the ingredients of everything they bring you if you have serious allergies or intolerances.

Charlotte

First time eating Ethiopian food, very yummy, gluten free injera available

Taylor Liggins

Love this place!! My husband and I have this delivered almost weekly. We love the pad Thai and the service is top notch. Delivery is quick. I have a gluten allergy and they are always so careful with my order, I never have a reaction. Out of the like 50 times we ordered there one time they forgot to write which order was gf, when I notified them they quickly brought me a replacement. They are the best of the best! Thank you Rice!

Katie Gantley

Great gluten free labeling on the menu and options! We get dinner here every other Sunday. Highly recommend!

Michael Halpert

Great Burger, Room for Improvement on Attention to Detail I recently visited and ordered the Wagyu Burger. The burger itself was fantastic—juicy, flavorful, and the aioli was spot on. However, there were a few issues with my order that I think are worth mentioning. I requested my burger medium rare, with no cheese, and on a gluten-free bun due to dietary restrictions. Unfortunately, the burger arrived with cheese on it. I brought this to the owner’s attention, who promptly took it back to the kitchen. Instead of remaking the dish, they returned the burger with the cheese peeled off, there were still specks of cheese left on the burger, which was disappointing. On top of that, the burger was overcooked, leaning more towards well-done than the medium rare I had ordered. While it was still a great burger, these details are important, especially for those with food allergies or specific preferences. I will definitely return because the food is great, and I hope the staff pays closer attention to order details next time. It’s a simple fix that could make a big difference in the overall experience.

Michelle Goldcamp

The staff is amazing! The kitchen staff along with our servers , Vanessa and Dmetri, went above and beyond ensuring that our food was safe due to being celiac and having a severe latex allergy. They were very informative, accommodating, and attentive. Great atmosphere and food. Highly recommend!

Morris Jones

We were a party of three with one party member having vegan/gluten free dietary restrictions (I called ahead to advise). Everyone has an exceptional experience...food, service, and ambiance. My companion with dietary had an eggplant dish and my other companion had the smoked salmon and scrambled egg dish (both parties want to return for more). We will be back... thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Cheers!