Lapis Bistro

14 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
12 ratings

As rated by the community

1847 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
Collections
In 4 Public Collections

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Fantastic service every time. Very safe to eat at and feels like a home cooked meal

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Enjoyed a delicious dinner here of steak and rice and pickled vegetables! Just make sure to say you have celiac/severe gluten allergy - I was going to order the lamb patties which were marked on the menu as GF, but when my server checked the kitchen was not sure if they had been made with wheat flour or not. I enjoyed what I ended up getting regardless and the staff were very knowledgeable and attentive, but it was a bit of a bummer to have to change and made me have my guard up a little more about the meal. All went well though and I felt fine after eating!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I’m a very sensitive celiac- have eaten here twice with no problem! Plus the food and atmosphere are wonderful!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


Gluten-Free at Lapis Bistro
Mawst
Gluten-Free at Lapis Bistro
Afghan salata (i know i said the soup was my fav but so was this)
Eggplant (i know i said all the rest was my fav but so was this)
Kidney beans in tomato sauce
Soup with rice noodles and kidney beans. Absolutely incredible, my favorite thing we ordered.
Add a photo View all photos

More Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious food and lots of selection. Highly recommend!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Incredible experience here. Menu is clearly marked for all GF options. Lots of choices and all of the food was terrific. We shared stewed chicken, pumpkin with yogurt, dal and house made pickled vegetables. Everything was delicious. Highly recommended - we will be back!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The default menu that everyone receives is clearly marked (GF, V, and VG), and our server asked about food allergies unprompted. Lovely restaurant with a very wide array of options

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I’ve eaten here twice now without issue and the food is delicious! Gluten free items are clearly indicated on the menu and there are plenty to choose from.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lovely place! Everything is annotated and staff was very knowledgeable. They asked how severe the allergy was and proactively changed the menu accordingly- bread of the plate etc. However a 20% tip is added automatically, and more appreciated - so the prices go up quickly.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This place is so lovely and the food was great! Menu is clearly marked — great place to take your vegetarian friends as well!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Staff was knowledgeable and specifically asked me if it was an intolerance or celiac disease after I said I could not have gluten. Lots of good options (especially veggies), and great food!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This place was amazing. Our waitress asked if us if I was celiac and I felt safe with their answers to the questions I asked. The food was also incredible???? I’ve never had this type of food but I loved it. Pics added.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


absolutely wonderful, easily marked menu and most things were gf

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lots marked as GF on the menu and the food is good but a waiter brought us a dessert and told us it was GF. I took a few bites and then the waitress ran over and told me it was Semolina but by then it was too late and I got sick. Be careful here—some of their waitstaff will just tell you that things are safe when they definitely are not.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I ate at the cafe area downstairs -- same menu as the main restaurant, but you order at the counter and take a number to your table. The cashier seemed confused when I said I need a gluten-free meal, but another employee was able to help. Seems like they have an established system for communicating dietary needs to the kitchen, but maybe not all staff are super familiar with it. The nice thing about the downstairs cafe is that it's much quieter, which makes it easier to explain your needs! The food was excellent.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lots of gluten free options but it was so loud that it was hard to explain to my waiter my dietary restrictions. Although I repeated multiple times that I could not have bread with my meal, my plate came out with bread on it and my food was cross contaminated. Food is delicious though...

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Loved this place! The server was knowledgeable, helpful, and gave us some wonderful recommendations. The food was delicious, and as a sensitive Celiac I had no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Most food is naturally gf. Staff is knowledgeable and best of all the food and drinks were great!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent food. Very strict on GF issues. Waiter answered every question.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

More Info