- Lauryn
NYC: GLUTEN FREE GO-TO'S
Updated: Oct 13, 2019

My entire NYC experience has been navigating the big apple one safe gluten free meal at a time. Let’s be honest here – it’s part of our culture to see, try, catch up with everyone and everything, be seen, and eat.
I’ve rounded up 10 Celiac-friendly spots in NYC that’ll please the gluten-free mamas out there.
(Do I even love Mexican and Italian food, and live on the UES?)
1. Senza Gluten
Neighborhood
Cuisine: Italian
Faves: Crispy Calamari appetizer, Four Cheese Ravioli, Bolognese, Eggplant Stack, Mushroom Bruschetta
A gluten free spectacle! Senza is perfect for any meal (hello, lunch flat breads) and always has a decadent specials list. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. Thanks, Senza.
Neighborhood: Multiple locations but Union Square is my fave
Cuisine: Mexican
Faves: Medium Guacamole, Budin De Pollo, Pollo Adobado, Salmon Poblano,
If your visiting friends want the “New York” guacamole experience, look no further. You could seriously eat Rosa’s guac off a shoe it’s that good.
3. Keste Pizza & Vino/ Don Antonio
Neighborhood: West Village
Cuisine: Pizza
Faves: Margarita w/sausage and mushrooms or the Pizza Del Rey
Hands down the best gluten free pizza I’ve had in my entire life. Both restaurants cook their gluten free pies in a totally separate kitchen than the gluten pies. Oh, and the spicy olive oil that is placed on every table – kindly, generously add to your pizza. Divine. No ragretz.
4. La Loteria
Neighborhood: West Village
Cuisine: Mexican
Faves: Guacamole, De Pollo tacos, Ceviche de Pescado, De Tinga Poblano Empanada, De Chorizo queso, Yuca Frita
My name is Lauryn and I wish I could marry a restaurant. Forever loving on the flavors, vibes, and snacks at La Loteria – oh, and the reggaeton music choices! Baile baile baile.
5. Pappardella
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Cuisine: Italian
Faves: Always a charcuterie board, garlic bread, Funghi pizza, Pasta Funghi y Tarfuto, Pasta Baresi, Fileto de Salmone Raspighi, chicken parm, chocolate torte
An Italian girl always needs her classic Italian fix. Bring me all of the cab, carbs, and cheese, please. ‘Nuff said.
6. Catch NYC
Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
Cuisine: Seafood
Faves: Shrimp Cocktail, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Salmon A La Plancha, Satueed Mushrooms
It’s a scene. Elegant, inviting, and fab cocktails.
7. Lill & Loo
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Cuisine: Asian
Faves: Gluten Free sushi rolls, Crispy Sesame Chicken, Teriyaki Salmon
Asian food can be challenging because there is wheat in soy sauce. Luckily Lilli and Loo has an entire safe gluten free menu with all of the delicious meals. The portions are large but the food reheats well, so can we say let’s leftovers?
Neighborhood: UES
Cuisine: Greek/Mediterranean
Faves: Organic salmon, tiger prawns, greek fries, chicken shish kebab, baked feta cheese, stuffed mushrooms
*Goes to Korali twice*
*becomes obsessed*
Stuffed mushrooms. Eat happy, my friends.
9. Felice 83
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Cuisine: Italian
Faves: Charcuterie board (obv), Bolognese, Carbonara, Salmone
My go-to spot for date night wine and cheese or with visitors who are seeking a vibe. Felice is a warm, cozy spot that accommodates food allergies and has some fabulous wines to match any dish on the menu.
10. Bua Thai and Ramen Robata Grill
Neighborhood: UES
Cuisine: Thai
Faves: Masssman Curry, Pad Thai, or literally anything labeled GF
Sometimes you just need the salt and the spice, am I right? Pause. Give me all the Bua.
Other Fave Spots: Risotteria Melotti, La Contenta, Rubirosa, Erin McKennas Bakery