Berlu

My husband and I dined at Berlu a few months ago and were blown away. The attention to detail and imagination of the chef is like nothing we’d ever experienced. I don’t want to give too much away! If you can, go in ready to be surprised and delighted. One last thing to convince you: impeccable, gracious service.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Reservations recommended

Berlu for dinner — An ambitious 12 -course tasting menu, absolutely delicious. Reminiscent of L’Atelier Robuchon anywhere and Eden Hill in Seattle, PNW version. Very refined and light, everything was perfect and gorgeous to look at. 100% gluten-free and dairy-free because the chef is. My favorite restaurant in Portland.

*Snacks/appetizers* Rice cracker with sesame Pandan waffle with shrimp Cucumber with camomile tea & lime juice drink Glutinous rice dumpling Hazelnut filled with fish roe Curried pork belly In glutinous rice dumpling

*Mains* Clam in a light roasted coconut water & lemon ‘soda’ Crabmeat, sour cherries & kumquat & lichee sauce, coconut cream Sable with flowers, snap peas with puréed fava beans and durian Muscovy duck, with garlic scape and shishito peppers and incredible sauce

*Dessert* Banana leaf sticky rice pudding topped with frozen lemon curd with fog Chewy tapioca bread. Coconut cream with caviar

It took us a while to find because there are two restaurants at 605 SE Belmont St. Hat Yai is on Belmont. Berlu is on 6th Ave at the tail end of Hat Yai (in a courtyard area). We found it when we walked north on sixth Avenue and then, when we didn’t find it, turned around and walked south on 6th Ave back toward Belmont. And there it was!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good selection of healthy options
• Reservations recommended

The dinner tasting menu counterpart to the casual daytime Berlu Bakery. Everything is gluten (and dairy) free and just really incredible. It's definitely a special occasion sort of meal with a price point to match, but so worth it if you can afford the splurge. Like the bakery, the food is inspired by Vince's Vietnamese heritage, with lots of really unique and delicious interpretations of ingredients and dishes. I got the non alcoholic drink pairings with mine, and I was pleased that it wasn't just a bunch of sweet mocktails, but really interesting and balanced juices and teas (eg. a cozy shiitake pear hot tea that was unexpected and so good). My friend got the wine pairings and said they were really interesting and great too. I mentioned a few other minor dietary restrictions when I made the reservation, and they were really proactive about giving me safe dishes with great substitutions for the things I couldn't eat. Overall, a really amazing meal, a fantastic dessert course, great drink pairings whether or not you drink alcohol, and a safe experience all around. I left feeling so full and happy, and I'm so grateful we have an amazing testing menu option like this that is also celiac safe!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good with other allergies
• Reservations recommended

Unique offerings! Tasty!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Incredible!! Their pastries are the tastiest gluten free ones I’ve ever had. They are lightly sweet and have incredible textures. I couldn’t recommend enough!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

(Review of the bakery only) WOW this place is incredible! First time trying Vietnamese baked goods and it was SO tasty. Also happen to be dairy free. Highly recommend!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

SO GOOD. The pastries are amazing, and nothing tastes “gluten free.” Vince and his team are dedicated to GF. They also do togo soups on Fridays and a chicken + waffles collaboration with Hat Yai (amazing gluten free chicken) on weekends. Please y’all: go here and support them. This place is amazing.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Berlu is dedicated gluten free and dairy free! It’s Vietnamese and French inspired. Due to COVID, it’s a limited menu and pick-up only. They do a variety of baked goods, chicken and pandan waffles, and noodle bowls. Best chicken and waffles I’ve ever had!! This place is amazing...seriously, you need to go.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wonderful dinning experience. Food was unique and tasty. Chef and staff were friendly and easy to talk to. Highly recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gf and df kitchen! A great spot for a celiac friendly fancy meal out. It’s a set tasting menu each night and requires reservations. The chef is friendly and talks through each course. We had a fabulous time and highly recommend it!

Celiac friendly?

Yes