May is National Celiac Awareness Month, so we’ve asked Bostonians to share the best gluten-free restaurants in Boston! These Celiac-friendly restaurants in Boston either are completely gluten-free or have a dedicated gluten-free prep and kitchen area.
All the traditionally “forbidden” gluten-filled foods like pizza, pastries, and pasta, can be enjoyed safely only by skipping the gluten, not the flavor! Speaking of eating gluten-free, if you love the menu at Faccia A Faccia from Chef Ken Oringer, you’ll be stoked to know that Oringer and gluten-free Chef Monica Glass teamed up to develop a gluten-free cafe opening in Cambridge later this year, Verveine Cafe & Bakery!
Bostonians are excited about the new bakery that’ll offer everything from laminated croissants to morning buns (all without a trace of gluten). This is where these passionate foodies also go for gluten-free dining in Boston sans FOMO.
Gluten-free restaurants in Boston
These are your spots for a full care-free dinner in Boston. You’ll find everything from house made gluten-free pastas and pizzas to even a fried Chicken Parm at Capo, free of gluten.
1. Prima, Charlestown
This new Italian steakhouse just might be one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants. Every Monday from 5-10 PM, the restaurant hosts gluten-free night! The menu includes over five different varieties of house made pastas.
2. Faccia A Faccia, Back Bay
The Back Bay favorite from Chef Ken Oringer offers dozens of gluten-free options, plus fresh gluten-free pasta, a rarity. If you love the pasta, you can purchase it to take home and pair with your own sauce.
3. Capo, South Boston
Every Tuesday is gluten-free night at Capo. This means if you have Celiac, you can order anything off the menu as back-of-house is converted into a gluten-free kitchen.
One reader notes, “Gluten free Tuesdays at Capo is hands down the best GF food I’ve had in the 13 years I’ve been GF. Not only is the food incredible but the feeling of being normal and ordering anything I want off a menu without having to ask if it’s gluten-free is priceless.” Get the chicken parm!
4. Pastoral, Seaport
Bostonians share this spot has some of the “best gluten-free pizza.”
5. Silver Dove Tea, Downtown
Boston’s new afternoon tea spot is revolutionizing the experience with an entirely gluten-free menu! No special requests needed, just show up and enjoy the fabulous sweet and savory curations off Silver Dove Tea’s seasonally rotating menu.
6. The Smoke Shop BBQ, Multiple Locations
The meat-focused menu makes most items at this BBQ favorite fair game. All item allergens are denoted on the menu. The Smoke Shop ensures to have a gluten-free option in every category, from sides to desserts– even sandwiches can be made on a gluten-free bun by request.
7. Nebo, Seaport
It’s rare to find a restaurant with a robust gluten-free menu, but Nebo doesn’t shy away from a cooking challenge. The cucina enoteca has a full GF menu of antipasti, pizza, pasta, secondi, and contorni.
8. Casa Romero, Back Bay
Mexican food naturally tends to be gluten-free, with corn flour and masa used to prepare chips and tortillas, making this spot a popular pick for those with Celiac.
Gluten-free bakeries and cafes in Boston
Finding gluten free pastries is just as hard as making them! Gluten is responsible for giving bread its doughy, chewy consistency. However, these wicked awesome pastry chefs have mastered the science of gluten-free baking to have you saying, “I can’t believe it’s not gluten!”
9. Montilio’s, Multiple locations
According to Bostonians, this spot is great for fresh cakes and desserts! The expansive menu also includes customization for many gluten-free desserts.
10. Violette Bakers, Porter Square
Their tagline reads, “if it tastes gluten free, we don’t sell it.” That’s pretty much all you need to know about this popular 100% gluten-free bakery in Cambridge. They also cater to many other dietary restrictions with dairy-free, vegan, egg-free, and nut-free treats.
11. Kane’s Donuts, Multiple locations
The amazing Boston donut shop always has a delicious gluten-free option for sale! Flavors rotate seasonally.
12. Twist Bakery Café, Millis & Burlington
This 100% gluten-free bakery is a favorite among locals. Anything goes here, get a mouthwatering patty melt on gluten-free sandwich bread with fudgy gluten-free brownies for dessert.