First time here 2.15.2025. Greeted by our server, Paige. She was good - did important things like keeping the water filled and involving Brandi the manager when we mentioned my wife had severe gluten allergy/must eat gluten free. The food and the atmosphere (sitting on the water with a nice breeze, waves crashing, and beautiful design aesthetics at the restaurant), literally couldn't have been better. For that I kind of understand why the food takes a while to come out (we were there about 30 mins before we received our apps) - it's an experience and you don't want to rush. At least I hope that is why it took so long. :) The price of the meal was expected since we had lobster, apps, crab cakes, and the wonderful location. We paid about $65/pp without alcohol and dessert. We will be back.
An Unforgettable GF & VG Dining Experience at Lila – Sarasota, FL
Visiting from Ridgefield, CT, my wife Julie and I had the pleasure of dining at Lila during our trip to Sarasota for US Rowing Youth Nationals — and we were absolutely blown away. Julie follows a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, and this was hands down the best GF and DF dinner she has ever had. The flavors, presentation, and care put into each dish were exceptional.
I ordered a regular entrée (the Green Circle Airline Chicken breast) and was equally impressed — it’s clear that Lila is dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience for all diners, no matter their dietary preferences.
To top it all off, we shared the GF and DF Key Lime pie for dessert, and it was exquisite! — creamy, tangy, and the perfect finish to a memorable meal.
Thank you, Lila, for making us feel so welcome and for proving that gluten-free and dairy-free food can be both indulgent and refined. We’ll be dreaming about this meal for a long time, and look forward to coming back!
Simone provided us above and beyond service today! My gluten allergy was taken very seriously. The chef delivered my food.
Great selection for non gluten free folks and a decently good selection for GF folks, including GF soy sauce!
We consider ourselves lucky to have some amazing sushi where we live in DC however when we travel we always try to find a sushi spot to try. In Orlando there were no shortage of spots. We picked this place on location and star rating but after eating here we were surprised it was not 5 stars across all the reviews. Our server Corey was kind, knowledgeable and extremely helpful with our gluten free and dairy free options. With Each item that was brought out the staff indicated what was allergy specific. The rolls were clever in combinations and tasted fresh and bright. The ginger tasted as if it was freshly shaved in the back. I had to try the crazy rich Asian and it didnt disappoint. The Corona roll was also great. Highly recommended 👌 call ahead just incase they are busy.
Eliza Loving life, travel, and exploring local gems
Amazing vegan and gluten free options!
Visited for the first time today and had a truly wonderful experience! The food was stellar, the service was wonderful, and the ambiance it’s a beautiful spot with comfy seating! The vegan GF sushi was outstanding , nice portions and cannot wait to go back and try new rolls! Some of the best I’ve ever had!!! Thank you!
I love this place! I’m here in Florida for vacation and they were very accommodating with my GF allergy because I have Celiac disease. They do make their fries 100% gluten free. They use COMPLETE separate and clean equipment to make sure the food is not contaminated with any unsafe allergens. They have a cauliflower crust for any kind of pizza as well. Overall is very delicious and I would definitely go there again! 😁
Another amazing dinner at O-Ku. We never know what to order so we asked our server, Dominick to guide us through the menu and basically surprise us. He did amazing! Plate after plate of deliciousness. Such a fun evening!
Plenty of labeled Gluten Free options and more options that could be altered to accommodate.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to our waiter tonight. First time going out and having to be gluten free. Thank you for your assistance and gluten-free menu. The food was amazing and your patience and help was amazing.
Our dinner was delicious. The pad thai was perfect. The lobster and guacamole was out of this world! Alex was knowledgeable, professional and also easy to talk to. He was attentive to my gluten free needs.
Excellent for people with food allergies. Made a delicious gluten free bowl that felt safe for a person with celiac to eat. They are very careful, change gloves, and will get fresh ingredients to avoid cross contamination. And it was DELICIOUS. Eat here!!
We ate at paperfish after a conference and it was the perfect way to end our weekend. Serious shoutout to our waiter Enzo. We had a gluten free guest and Enzo was so kind and caring ensuring the food arrived properly. He truly was such a fantastic waiter - our whole group commented on what a good experience we had. Not to mention the food was so so good!!
Nina was very friendly and helpful- appreciate the excellent service! The chef special Nola pasta was delicious and spicy! They do a great job accommodating gluten free - the filet was great!
Great sushi, and they have steak, chicken, veggie, and gluten free options if seafood is not your thing. I was skeptical with sushi in small town, but it turned out to be some of the best I've had, and we'll be back when we are on town.
Everything was amazing. Trevor was an amazing server and so accommodating to our friends celiac allergy. Personable, food was great and energy was immaculate. We will be back when we return to the FT. Lauderdale area thanks to Trevor!
The staff was good and welcoming. They couldn't make a spicy crab roll, only spicy tuna. The food wasn't great. We had sushi and hibachi. They had a gluten free and vegetarian menu in addition to their regular menu.
We stayed in the Betsy hotel. We went to many restaurants all around the BETSY hotel. What we found out is the restaurant right inside the Betsy hotel, this restaurant in our opinion, is one of the best. They have some amazing steak, seafood, and fish options. They have a They have a sushi bar too. Everything we had at this restaurant was delicious. They also offer some gluten-free options and low-carb options. That many of the other local restaurants do not have available.
I had a great experience here! Party of three, seated immediately. Friendly staff. Food brought out quickly.
We ordered a dish with crab on the side but they did not make the dish without crab. We got crab on the side anyway! Also, our waitress said that the rolls we ordered were gluten free but they weren’t. They had the same crunchy flakes that made the miso soup not gluten free as well. Thankfully, the staff were incredibly accommodating and we had a fantastic experience regardless.
We loved everything we ordered. Would totally come back!
1600 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA
Celiac friendly
AsianSushiDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightLunchOutdoor SeatingVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsDeliveryTake AwayRestaurant
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Maria Murljacic
Came for a dinner with coworkers during a conference. We had an amazing time with Matthew as our server. He had great recommendations, and knew the drink and food menu very well. He was incredibly patient with our group in deciding what we wanted. We loved all of the food and drinks we got, including a vegan and gluten free dish for members in our party. We recommend the ribs, Kung pao cauliflower, morimoto buri-bop, and sautéed Chinese vegetable (made spicy on request). For one drink and meal per person, we spent about $85 each including tip.
Sushi tasted old, especially bad when considering the high cost. They did have gluten free soy sauce, which I appreciated, but I still wouldn’t go back. My husband got food poisoning. The staff were very nice.
Very good place to eat. Excellent food and the main host and waiter is very friendly and knows the menu every well. They were very accommodating of our gluten allergy. Highly recommend this place.
I had an amazing experience at Omakai! The omakase-style seven-course meal was absolutely delicious, with each seafood dish surpassing the last. Our waitress, Joselyn, was fantastic and made the experience even more enjoyable. She was super detailed oriented, respectful and attentive to my dietary needs, which included gluten and dairy sensitivities. They were also extremely accommodating to our last minute reservation. We got the heaven sake which was light but huge and had us feeling good. The tuna hand roll was my personal favorite but we couldn’t even pick a favorite nigiri because every piece was tender, melt in your mouth and delicious. The burnt cheesecake was very rich. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Our first visit here and it was great! They have a separate gluten-free menu and GF soy sauce.
We had an alaskan roll, spicy salmon roll and vegetable roll, and they were the best we've had in a very long time. We also stepped out of our chicken routine and ordered beef chow fun. The beef was amazingly tender and the rice noodles had just the texture we were craving. The sauce was tasty and just a little sweet as the menu indicated.
Tyler was our waiter and he was super friendly and provided great service. He refilled our iced teas without us having to ask, and offered us to-go cups before we left.
Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely go there again when we're in the area.
Great sushi place with a dedicated gluten free menu which includes multiple sushi roll options. They can make gf eel sauce and also have gluten free soy sauce!
We had a fantastic dinner and the grouper was incredibly tasty! I would like to commend our waitress for her extensive knowledge of gluten-free options and accommodations. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
They have GF markings on the menu. I don’t know how much they know about cross contamination but I just got a tuna and salmon roll and felt safe. They also have GF soy sauce!
Excellent chefs choice sushi and nigiri. Really great service, food came out fast and our server was super attentive. Menu had a big selection of tapas dishes (non-sushi) and sushi rolls. They have gluten free items and gluten free soy sauce if you ask. Love it!
We'll be back. It was a great experience.
The spot is very cool and located in a nice area. The staff was very helpful at each stage.
They have several omakase options, as well as single choices. We decided to try the OMA set, one of them gluten free, and then we added some additional rolls and nigiri at the end because we were not ready to finish this experience. The pacing was really good, too. We never waited too long for the next serving, but it also never felt rushed.
It was extremely good, we absolutely loved it.
This is the best sushi experience in Miami. Fantastic food, excellent service and the vibe is great.
I love sushi and I can’t recommend this place highly enough - you won’t be disappointed!
My wife has a gluten allergy and they are extremely accommodating.
This place is absolutely amazing. The food is so good, so well constructed and presented, and the waiting staff is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The sake selection is impressive and the food options are many and varied. You can eat here if you're diabetic, vegetarian, gluten intolerant, lactose intolerant, vegan, or even just plain picky. Go and enjoy, you will not be sorry.
Got a last minute reservation on open table! 6:30 on a Friday night for 6. We had Connie & Tri! Both great and amazing food. I am gluten free and they made sure I was well taken care of! Great time!
Love Sus Hi! We go at least once every other week. Order from home and ready to pick up by the time we get there!
If you put your allergen in the comments section (gluten free for me) they will make sure to talk to you if you have accidentally tagged something bad.
We get make your own bowls for us and the kids! Everyone is happy Tuna/Salmon for the adults and steak/chicken for the kids!
Came in for dinner with my partner on a Saturday night around 7:30p. Little bit of a wait, but ended up being faster than expected. Jeremy was our server and was so, so excellent. Friendly, personable, and professional. He gave great recommendations, was knowledgeable about the menu, and checked in often. The food was delicious, as well. The crispy rice was amazing and a perfect bite. Make sure to ask for spicy mayo on the side! Also, they had gluten free soy sauce which was great for my partner with allergies.
I went to this restaurant on a friend’s recommendation. I asked the waitress what my options were for GF and she assured me that there were plenty of safe options for me and that they could make “almost anything gluten free”. I ordered the sushi and fried rice lunch special and was assured they had GF soy sauce to use for the fried rice prep and that they would prepare GF rolls. The meal came out with one tempura roll and one roll with krab-neither gluten free. When I mentioned it, they removed both the rolls and replaced it with vegetables. I was also charged a GF upcharge. I’ve spent the past hour and a half in the restroom being ill. Would not at all recommend.
The sushi was delicious. The staff was very knowledgeable about gluten and was able to recommend good options with modifications. They had gluten free soy sauce. We saw a lot of people getting take out.
Celiac friendly
