Best Gluten-Free Food & Restaurants In New York City
Suffer from Celiac disease? Going through life gluten-free poses its challenges, especially when cravings for comfort foods like pizza and cupcakes come knocking. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Here’s a look at some of the top GF fare in town. By Camille DeMere
Risotteria
70 Bleecker Street (between 6th 7th Aves.)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 924 – 6664
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If you suffer from a gluten intolerance, you’ll be in heaven at Risotteria – from the minute they place the first round of gluten-free breadsticks at the table, until you finish the last bite of your gluten-free apple pie at dessert. In between, you can sip on gluten-free beer! The menu targets those with Celiac Disease, and itemizes the options with markers for “gluten free,” “vegetarian,” or “dairy free.” The restaurant specializes in risotto and gluten-free baked goods, which you can order to go. On Tuesdays, order from a special gluten-free pasta menu. Yes, the place sounds too good to be true for those who normally can’t enjoy all of these foods – and the crowds that gather nightly prove the restaurant’s worth. Reservations aren’t accepted, wait time can be lengthy and the place gets crowded fast. But our tip? It’s worth it.
Bistango
415 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8484
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The gluten-free options here are limitless, and the staff is eager to please and ensure a safe and delicious meal for everyone. You’ll probably even meet the owner, Anthony, who often comes out to greet guests and chat about his restaurant. Start the meal off with warm, crusty gluten-free bread that puts most other GF bread to shame. For dinner, you can dine on creamy Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, flavorful Wild Mushroom Ricotta Ravioli, or Cheese Tortellini from the gluten-free menu. For a $2 premium, you can make any pasta item on the menu gluten-free. They also offer two Green’s gluten-free beers, the dark and sweet Endeavor and the light and fresh Quest. During the summer, sip fresh gluten-free white wine sangria. Try the GF homemade cheesecake for dessert.
Keste Pizza Vino
The pizza from Keste. (Image from www.kestepizzeria.com)
271 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-1500
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A good pizza is hard to find – especially when you’re avoiding gluten. But Mondays and Tuesdays are gluten-free days at this West Village spot. Choose from the Mast Nicola, with lardo, Pecorino Romano (a hard, salty cheese), and basil, or sample the Marinara (tomatoes and oregano) or the classic Margherita. All pies come on a cruncy, brick-oven crust that will make you forget it’s gluten-free. The torta caprese, a flourless chocolate almond cake, is moist and dense, completely gluten-free, and a great way to finish off your meal.
S’MAC
Some of the varieties at S’MAC. (Image from www.smacnyc.com)
345 East 12th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 358-7912
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Mac’n’cheese is the ultimate comfort food (check out our Best Mac roundup) - but for not always for gluten-free lifestyles. That’s where S’MAC comes into the play. They’ve gone through a lot of effort to make their entire menu available in GF variations, charging a bit more depending on the size of dish you order. For GF mac, they use Brown Rice elbow macaroni, bechamel (no wheat flour), and breadcrumbs made from GF cornflakes. With all that in mind, dive into their extensive collection of delicious mac flavors, including cheeseburger and cajun.
Tu-Lu’s Gluten-Free Bakery
Rich chocolate cake and vanilla cream cheese icing – completely gluten-free! (Image from www.tu-lusbakery.com)
338 East 11th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-2227
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Tu-Lu’s made our Best Cupcake list on the quality of its wares alone. It’s a bonus that they’re gluten-free. Tully Lewis attended culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, Texas, before making her way up to NYC to continue her studies at NYU. Good thing for us it’s not all academic for her. Her chocolate chip cookies get rave reviews, and of course, we love the vanilla/vanilla cupcake.
Lilli And Loo
792 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 421-7800
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Hungry for stick-to-your-bones, Chinese takeout sans gluten? Look no farther than Lilli and Loo. Their gluten-free menu boasts more than 50 items, including spicy General T’so’s chicken or tofu, which retains the crunch its gluten-filled counterpart is known for. Rice noodle pad thai offers another satisfying staple for the gluten-free crowd, and the dumplings are delicious with GF soy sauce.
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