Top 29 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Downtown Boston

Kristin Knowlton

Very loud and a tad over priced. Best gluten free pizza crust in the area. Most, if not all the dishes I sampled needed salt, but otherwise delicious and excellent ingredients.

Fred Lybrand

Ask for what’s fresh! I was so Excited for gluten free donuts doughnuts 🍩 I asked for what I wanted - what I should’ve done is ask for what’s fresh! Or freshest? 2 of the 6 I ordered weren’t fresh anymore. They were a little stale. And the coconut oil - which I was really excited about - had gone a little rancid. Who knew? Maybe they should toss things out quicker? Or maybe GF don’t have the shelf stability. I will definitely be back - for the blueberry, the plain cake, and the plain + chocolate, but I may never eat coconut donut again. Also, the jelly stuffed was really brittle, dry and crumbly. I did make it in right at closing ~ 2 pm.

Michael A.

I had heard a lot about Legal Sea Food and had been advised to try it out especially as they pride themselves in gluten free fish fry and have other fried items all dedicated gf . We started with the house sangrias : one red & one white . Refreshing especially on a hot and humid summer evening . Ordered the classic fish and chips prepared gluten free (no pictured) and the cod that was salt-vinegar crusted with a bed of bacon slaw , potato wedges and a lightly mustard remoulade. Delicious dish . Fish was perfectly cooked and crispy . The sauce was just right and tied it all together . Staff was a bit slow but there was a huge amount of people during peak times so they tried to keep up . I could have had more sangrias but it was a little hard to flag staff down . Not a big concern . The food was excellent ! Although I had been told no reservations were needed I was glad I made them in advanced as the place was hoping and can get a little loud . Very nice experience will be back next time in Boston

Amber Easterling

Always a great option for gluten-free Asian food! All GF options are listed on the menu! We had the chicken lettuce wraps, as well as the chicken and broccoli! It was delicious!

Raena Woods

Great selection of gluten free treats. I was thrilled how much care the server took and my meal even had a little toothpick that said gluten free. So reassuring!

Crystal Hall

Food was delicious and waiters attentive. My mom loved the coffee. They have Gluten Free options including GF bread. Getting a table for two is much quicker (10 minute wait) than it is for a larger party. We went for brunch.

Diane Dumas

My husband thought the seared seafood scallops was amazing. I was really looking forward to gluten free dishes I can't have all the time. However, I thought the gluten free mac and cheese was less than desirable. The noodles were not quite done, the cheese was melted in and that was it. No spices or creamieness to the dish. Lobster is always good. I'm sad that I paid $38 for that dish. My son had a good burger with a gf bun.

Naomi Schneider

Truly most amazing gluten free dining experience I’ve had since being diagnosed in may. Gluten free bread which was wonderful and in a separate bowl from the normal bread. Everything fried is gluten free so I ate the calamari which was delicious. I ordered sushi and they gave me gluten free soy sauce. Overall, they are very accommodating and will make sure you are eating safe and make you are satisfied! I highly recommend if you are in the area!

Antonio Gutiérrez

Boston restaurant with gluten-free options. Variety of burgers and very friendly waiters. Recommended

Katie Raulerson

Absolutely delicious blue corn tacos!! Drinks were phenomenal and Isabella was just amazing! Also great with allergies, came in with a dairy allergy and gluten intolerance and they were able to accommodate so easily.

Rick Vattimo

Really loved it. Had a pastrami sandwich on gluten free bread, which was unexpected and great. Bag of chips and a local side for a reasonable price. In The Boston Public Market, which is pretty good for lunch . Nice atmosphere, better food than the Hall around the corner. And this is one of the better places for lunch inside. Dude making the sandwiches has made a few in his time.. added to the “ambience”.

Paul Downey

Disappointing Mother's Day 2024 lunch at Ruth's Chris. First of all the restaurant was cold. We were all bundled up to walk around the city and were still cold. We told staff but never really noticed a difference. We were in no real rush but neither was staff - water, bread and first round of took forever. It was not that busy when we arrived. Then things turned worse - we asked if crab stuffed mushrooms had "breading" in the stuffing (gluten intolerance for one of us) and waitress sad she would check and disappeared for 15 minutes. Then servers delivered apps that were clearly made with breaded stuffing. Another 10 minutes goes by and we finally see the waitress who assures us she "pushed the allergy button" when she put the order in and it shouldn't have allergens in it??? Wrong. Then another 5 minutes goes by, no waitress but a young manager comes over and apologizes, offers to replace it with something else, doesn't offer to remove them (which had to be requested). He started talking about the button being pushed which was funny to hear. Another 10 goes by before we see the waitress, who finally got around to taking out order. Entrees arrived, meat was good - it's supposed to be! Side lobster tail was cooked to oblivion...but we just sucked it up and tried not to spoil the occasion. Bottom Line: this Ruth's Chris location did not come close to delivering the experience they are known for and we paid for. There's a lot of places to spend $500 for lunch in Boston, Ruth's Chris Boston is no longer on that list for me.

Ian the Hairy

The food was excellent. Gluten Free options. Great service.

Tatiana Stone

I could talk about the beautiful floor to ceiling tile or the amazing array of baked goods but let's be real, all that matters is the gluten free pavlova 😍😍😍 it was decadent and scrumptious. Their gluten free selection was moderate, with things labeled "gluten friendly" (which I took to mean gluten free friendly, because all baked goods are gluten friendly lol). There were about 5 or 6 gluten free things on the day I went, it's nice to have something to choose from. But really, the decor was beautiful, I just wanted to sit there longer in the beautiful cafe. The coffee was Ethiopian, so fairly different from most American espresso, but after a brief adjustment period, it was delicious.

Emmy Whitmore

Super good Gluten Free crepes!! I accidentally ordered the Nana’s Pie one, but it was worth the mistake. It can get busy and somewhat slow so get there right when they open or after a break.

Michael A.

Was looking for a sit down breakfast but when I got here it was absolutely crowded , so I decided to do take out : it was certainly faster and I enjoyed my goodies and coffee outdoors . This was a really good looking store with a very well presented display of goodies . They have lots of gluten free options to choose from including gf muffins , tea cakes , cookies and meringue. Their regular offerings are equally vast with croissants and breads and many other breakfast pastries . I chose a pistachio filled croissant with an iced coffee . Croissant looked amazing in the display but for me it fell a bit short in flavor . Seemed too plain for me . Also got two gf tea cakes : raspberry and a Halva sesame . These were really good and considering how hard it is to find good gf baked good they were better than the croissant . Worth stopping in early if you want a table otherwise take out is the way to go .

Jen B.

Absolutely phenomenal meal!! The atmosphere is spectacular, authentic vintage 1820 restaurant in a 1740 building; absolutely beautiful and so historical especially seeing JFK's favorite booth! The service was wonderful, we really enjoyed Stephanie Toppi, she is probably the best waitress we've ever spent time dining with .. honest, kind, really fun and she did an great job; thank you Stephanie, you really made our night! The food was out of this world!! Raw oysters, blackened scallops, seafood platter, clam chowder, baked stuffed clams .. everything was fresh and delicious and I can't wait to come back! Also my bloody Mary was excellent. Lots of gluten free options.

Chris Murray

Anyone familiar with Quincy Market will know it is a madhouse. Ned Devine's gives you the chance to get away from the craziness and sit down for a meal. The food is pretty good. I loved the soft pretzel appetizer and the Ned Burger was great. It is a big burger too. The gluten free options are plentiful as the rest of Quincy Market sucks in this regard.

R W

Really impressed with the service and food quality. Small portions, but no upcharge for gluten free pasta.

Two Tickets Away

Sat at the bar, was a pretty slow Monday evening so service was quick. Bartender was very friendly. Ordered a gluten free pizza and some drinks. GF dough is marked, not sure about other GF items(have to ask). Overall it was tasty! Just know that (personally) 1 GF pizza is enough for one person. If it’s more than one person I’d recommend getting one each. Delicious nonetheless! Would go again

jonathan Correa

My partner and I came here for our 3 year anniversary and the staff was phenomenal! The food was epic! We originally decided on an authentic Thai restaurant, but came across this just to grab a drink and have a snack! We ended up have splendid service provided by Kaitlyn and Mary! So great we decided after our own personal happy hour to come back and grab dinner! Then we were surprised with a little slice of deliciousness! We highly recommend this place! Great gluten free and vegan options also available on the menu!!! We had sushi and peach soju! Then for dinner Bulgogi beef (GF) and coconut curry (GF)!

Linda Stone

Neighborhood gem. Fantastic staff, chef, and management. Chef Mike and kitchen staff kindly accommodate my dietary restrictions. Absolutely delicious food. I eat brunch, lunch, or dinner here one or more times a week when I’m in Boston. And I’m looking forward to the recently announced afternoon tea offering. I love sitting upstairs, downstairs, or outside (views of the Boston Public Garden). I’ve had the most delicious omelettes here, and my friends rave about the ricotta pancakes, crepes, and flatbreads. The salads are fresh and delicious. Fish is prepared to perfection. Last night, with friends, we had salmon, halibut, scallops, and seared tuna. Everyone loved their meals to the last bite. Vegetarian and gluten free can be accommodated. The gluten free chocolate soufflé is large enough to share, rich, and delicious. Book in advance. It gets very busy here.

Pipela 2

Super cute, historic tavern. Really really music which isn’t my favorite but other than that, the food, drinks and service were great. We got gluten free chicken tenders, which were good. They do not have a separate fryer just fyi.

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N Neil

So they are located in the Boston Public Market over by a grocer and gluten free bakery. Super easy to order. Ali's Pho $15.00 to go Bag $0.25 Uncommon Mods $2.25 Soft Egg ($2.25): So good!!! I even had extra broth, which was so delicious. Flavor packed. They separate out the broth from the noodles and ingredients so you pour the broth in yourself. The soft boiled egg added a richness to the broth for me. I was feeling ill and this hit the spot. So good. And they were pretty fast. Also nice, and good customer service. Folks had accents, she even repeated my name to get it right, and wasn't mad when I corrected her. A big win for me. I am so thankful. Verdict: EAT THIS!!! Verdict: RECOMMEND! EAT HERE!