Natalie's Taste of Lebanon

Natalie’s has a lot of great options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian.

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

— Somewhat

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

We love Mediterranean food, so we decided to stop for a late lunch here on our way to Williamsburg. I ordered all my food from the appetizer list because that part of the menu had the items that are labeled GF. I loved the Brussels Sprouts with pomegranate molasses, the falafel with tahini & stuffed grape leaves, & I still have enough for lunch tomorrow!

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

— Very

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

Excellent Lebanese/Mediterranean food. Many items on the menu are marked as gluten-free, and the owner said they are planning to create a separate menu for gluten-free only. Two family members of the owner have celiac disease and eat in the restaurant all the time. The kitchen and all the staff know exactly how to handle gluten-free requests safely. I have eaten here several times and never had a problem and never worried. I’m a very sensitive celiac. They also have a dedicated fryer!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

Delicious, huge portions, incredible service. Jisel comped a hummus and gf pita for me, and it was wonderful. She was VERY knowledgeable.Apparently Natalie herself doesn’t eat gluten.

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

— Very

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Good selection of gluten free items & delicious. Waiter told me they have a dedicated fryer for french fries

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

The menu has GF-marked items but the staff is not adequately trained. Do not trust this place if you have celiac!

Celiac friendly?

No

Lebanese is back in RVA, and my wife and I were excited since they had clearly marked g/f items.However their implementation was awful. When asked what they could give us to dip the baba ganoush that was marked gluten free they were clueless, and when we asked for veggies rough us out 5 half slices of flimsy cucumber.Their service didn't quite live up to expectations either, and I was served the wrong entree at first covered in regular bread.So all I can recommend is to stay away.

Celiac friendly?

No