Top 50 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots Across Theater District, New York

Alex White

Just about everything on this menu is gf, or can be made gf. Can’t recommend enough!

W

Lots of options, especially for gluten free folks! Yummy sauces too

Jackson M.

Excellent lunch and to go spot for celiacs.

Mary Alexander

Friendly service, menu was family friendly- gluten free menu was available- waitstaff asked about allergens. Lots of seating, wasn’t busy when we went so service was quick.

Delailah Mohammed-Khan

$10-20 /pp To say this place is one of the best health focused restaurants is an understatement. Not only were the ingredients all natural and delicious but they were consistent. I also had the best gluten free chocolate cookie from there! Would recommend!

Madison Pivonka

Good gluten free options! Good quality for the price and atmosphere

Ada Dunn

Yes they have gf pasta and sauces are GF.

Maribeth Moore

Make reservations and the food is served family style. They give you a lot!

Chuck

This has become our absolute go-to spot whenever we’re heading to Broadway for a show. Whether we’re seeing a matinee or catching an evening performance, this restaurant is perfectly located—just a short, easy walk to and from most of the major theaters. The convenience alone would make it worth a visit, but it’s the consistently great food and service that keep us coming back. The menu is broad enough to please a variety of tastes, and we’ve never been disappointed. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or something on the lighter side, there’s always a solid selection. They offer gluten-free and vegetarian options, and there are even a few vegetable-forward and salad choices for those seeking vegan fare. It’s refreshing to find a place in the Theater District that doesn’t treat dietary restrictions like an afterthought. Service is always prompt, professional, and genuinely friendly—even when they’re busy. It’s clear the staff are used to handling pre-show crowds, and they keep things moving efficiently without making you feel rushed. There’s plenty of seating, and they’re able to accommodate groups of various sizes without much trouble. That said, if you’re with a larger party, I’d highly recommend making a reservation in advance. While the wait is typically reasonable, especially considering the area, bigger groups may wait a bit longer during peak hours. As for the atmosphere, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a bustling, popular spot in Midtown Manhattan: energetic, lively, and often filled with a mix of tourists and locals discussing the shows they’ve just seen or are about to see. If you’re looking for a quiet, intimate dining experience, this probably isn’t the place—but if you’re in the mood to soak up the electric pre-show energy of the Broadway scene, it’s ideal. All in all, this place strikes the perfect balance between location, quality, and value. It’s a reliable favorite that helps round out the Broadway experience in the best way possible. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Theater District.

Giacomo Anastasia

Great barbecue. They were very kind and careful in accommodating gluten intolerance.

PeNa Pergolino

We came to this place because they also have gluten-free sandwiches available, all very good. Friendly staff Highly recommended

Debbie Lentz

Amazing vegan, including glutenfree options for somebody who has been including gluten free for almost 20 years and new to dairy free and vegan. This was a great place to start off with. They explained everything they're very caring staff relaxing atmosphere that make you feel like family, I would highly recommend this to anybody.

Rosangela Rodrigues

Excellent breakfast, lots of gluten free options, wonderful service! I will be back again

Maribeth Moore

They are great with the gluten free pizza. They put it in its own pan and use a dedicated cutter. There is always a chance of cross contamination as it is not a dedicated facility, but their staff is and took good care of me.

AkiChan101

The staff was very cognizant of my gluten allergy and our server Sebastian was an absolute delight!

Gerald Fox

Gluten free menu is on their website.

Joe C

Small place on the go nice coffee muffins

Laura Cobham

Super good. Super healthy. Can’t go wrong. Great vegan and gluten free options. Loved it

Harold Molina Venegas

The attention is incredible. Very attentive. And the best part is that the service is super fast. I had the chance to go twice, and they serve the food very quickly. Another great thing is that they have gluten-free options.

E C

First time in NYC and walking distance from Times Square. It was great to find a gluten-free place that I could eat at. I wish I would’ve tried the broth but the food was good.

Linda Stein

Excellent Gluten Free Options. Pastas & Service

Joanna McLoughlin

delicious!! huge portions and cater well to gluten free diets

Ashley Broussard

Food was very good, served family style. Service was excellent, we had a very large group. The staff was very informative about the gluten status in the foods they served as I have a wheat allergy. They even offered me a GF flan in place of the churros they served to everyone else. Would definitely go back.

Marco H

Service was exceptional. Brought my daughter here after searching for gluten free pasta for her. The lava cake was also Gf and she loved it

Sylvia Brandon

N H

Please read all the low reviews before coming here. I made the mistake of not doing that. What a disappointment. If you are looking for good pastries and gluten free options this is not the place for you. It took more than an hour to get our items. When they brought back my sandwich - I had to ask if the bread was gluten free and the waiter didn't know. So he took it back and I had to wait another hour. I waited two hours for a salmon gluten free sandwich. It's really disgusting inside. Dirty dishes piled and reusing water bottle for customers? Yuck! The quiche was watered down and the breads all felt a day old. There are no seats available. I would not recommend this place.

Glenn Garcia

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Lacey Davidson

I was so excited to see Ben’s Fast Food on Uber Eats. I fell in love with Ben’s Fast Food in Oakland - this food is good I would make for myself. This location is strategically placed between Times Square and Hells Kitchen… where there are really no choices if you want gluten free, clean and better for you food without added sugars. Perfect portions, perfect flavors! Thank you Ben! This is not a franchise either - you can see the quality and love put into the food. Sorry no pics cause I ate it all!

Danielle Mahoney

Norbert Kenderesi

The food is great, but a bit expensive. Unfortunatly there are no gluten free option

Hannah Wood

Got a gluten free sandwich here. Staff were excellent

Carmela Werner

We had a great time here, large family dinner, had reservation and were taken in right on time, everyone was happy with the food, allergies were very well addressed, and our server was wonderful! My daughter and I did the lobster and burger combo on gluten free bun, was delicious! Recommend!

ELAYNE Schulman

Fabulous but one dinner of fish dry and tasteless. Lambchops, mousaka shrimp excellent. Deserts vee nice. Great if gluten free for adaptations and staff suggestions

Mariano Pesce

Jaime is a genius and speaks Spanish. He's very friendly. The food is excellent, and they even have gluten-free pizzas.

Ally Austin

My partner and I were very pleasantly surprised by this place. We sat at the bar before seeing Six (which was excellent). The bartenders were very friendly. I ordered a mocktail, which the bartender graciously made and which was just juices - it was ok. But my partner had 2 espresso martinis and said they were very tasty. They smelled wonderful. The real pleasure of this experience was the food. We ordered appetizers (Small Plates and Pub Grub menus). First, the Irish Curry Fries (Small Plates menu). The yellow curry is exactly what I remember from a trip to Dublin and satisfied a craving I have had for nearly a decade! My Indian partner was also pleasantly surprised with how much he liked the curry lol. My only desire was that the fries would be thinner - they are thick cut, which can be useful to spoon up the curry, but I prefer thin and crispy for this dish. Second, the Fiddler Nachos with steak (Pub Grub menu). I almost didn't say anything to my partner because it seemed so crazy and basic, but he was the first to say so and I was happy to agree: Are these the best nachos I've ever had?! Possibly. The steak was soft and cooked just fine for the dish, chopped into bite size and not strips. There seemed to be a creamy cheese dip that had a nice flavor, and was not just cheese sauce. There was also real cheese, melted well. The guac and other additions to the nachos were tasty and fresh. But best of all, ALL of the chips stayed crispy and 0 were soggy. Perhaps the only thing I'd change is, if the chips are made in house, give a generous finish of salt when they come out of the fryer, and a good squeeze of fresh lime all over the dish right before serving. It would make all the flavors stand out a little more. Finally, we also got the Potato Crusted Chicken Tenders (Small Plates menu). As someone who only eats gluten free, this was a delight. Crispy, tasty, juicy, big portion, and the honey mustard was fine too - but nothing too special. All in all, a great experience and if we are around there before another show, we may stop back in.

Erin Brady

This place was so stinking good . It feels a little "underground" (which it actually is) because you get there with a little gated stairway to a basement spot that looks like you need a password to get in, but you don't. There are like 8 seats total around a chef table, with a couple seats against wall for waiting for your seating. Very small, but very cool. The Omakase was absolutely delicious, I wanted more of everything. Chefs did a great job with my gluten free requirements, I watched it all as they made it and my piece was separated when needed, with one or two adjustments when the dish had gluten (like I got a different piece when I couldn't do the salmon roe that was marinated in soy sauce). Truly fantastic food, would go back in a heartbeat.

Lauren Arias

Nicki Murgatroy

GF option is personal pie only @$18.50+

Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN

Special experience- made substitutions as needed

Gina G

It’s a restaurant inside a hotel which I didn’t realize beforehand. The food was amazing, they have gluten free pasta. But they also had a lot of screaming children, not great service and expensive prices.

Theresa LaMontagne

Delicious and fresh food—all with vegan options and gluten-free! Friendly staff, speedy service. Clean environment and relaxing vibe! :) definitely coming back!!

April Spain

Friendly service, delicious gluten free cheese bread!

Xavier Gauderlot

Went for breakfast only...quite expensive, reasonable choice at the buffet, gluten free available , terrible service

Gwen Junge

Cheesecake was outstanding. They even have a chocolate gluten free (which was delicious) and a sugar free (didn't try) variety. The bar stools are quite high for those who may be height challenged like my mama. Maybe opt for a table.

Judith Purcell

Fun, casual, beachy atmosphere. Our room had many amenities (safe, fridge, coffee maker, shower wand); especially enjoyed Ch2's relaxing beach & waves video for ambiance/white noise. Perfect location; only 1 block from PABT. Within walking distance or a short ride to everything Uptown (Theater District, Library/Bryant Park, Times Square, Central Park So., MoMA, Grand Central Stn, Circle Bus Tour, even to Hell's Kitchen). [Gluten Free options @ BTS shop just 1/2 block away.] Rooftop's 31/32 floor views for sunsets tops it.

Jared Clay

A decent place for lunch. Pricey but what isn't in NYC. I had the chicken salad platter and it was a solid 8/10 in terms of portion and flavor. Didn't wait too long like some other reviews, so maybe they figured their process out. Had decent gluten free options, but not too many, and staff didn't seem super knowledgeable or enthusiastic to share their kitchen process. I picked the chicken salad because it seemed pretty safe. I have Celiac Disease and didn't have any reaction to the food.

Wendy *

Easy to order, gluten free clearly marked on menu. Protein servings are small but can add extra for an upchharge

Faith Holbrook

Went with three of my friends and every single one of us disliked this place. Two of my friends got burgers and said it was not worth the price and was almost inedible. My other friend got a ceaser salad and had trouble eating it because the chicken was incredibly spicy (not listed as spicy or had any spicy ingredients listed on the menu). I am gluten free so I ordered off the gluten free menu and got queso and veggies as an appetizer. I received flour tortillas, that they later apologized and removed and offered to remake my meal (they were polite but they just took the tortillas off my plate and gave it back). They also didn't give me a replacement for the tortillas I paid for. I'm surprised it didn't come with corn chips, as cucumbers with queso is kind of sad. Also ended up being over $30 for just a queso appetizer. Not worth it. I usually don't leave bad ratings but this was just extremely disappointing.

Isis A

Incredibly accomodating for those who need gluten free alternatives. They made sure to set my gf order separately, heating the tortillas aside and having the staff handle the food properly to avoid issues. Much appreciated! The chicken taco was pretty tasty and the tacos al pastor is a must. Very tasty add ins, such as a delicious fire roasted chile spicy condiment, as well. Be prepared for a non-sitting experience.