Gluten-Free at Lebanese Taverna

This is a tasty restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Half my family is Lebanese and I think the food is very good. A variety of items are marked gf. Every time I’ve been here, the staff is not very friendly or accommodating, so I have had to really emphasize the glove change to feel safe. However, the food was always delicious and I have never felt unwell. A definite repeat, but be insistent with communication even if the server does not seem interested in engaging.

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

GF items and also they’ll modify items to make them GF

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

— Excellent

Numerous gluten-free free, vegetarian and vegan options. Appealing decor. Very good service.

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 lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Great food with easy to find gluten free menu items. There is no separate gluten free menu, however. Substitute the bread for vegetables for the dips. Even after telling the waiter that I had a severe gluten allergy, they still tried to serve bread to the table, but were very apologetic afterwards. There was a small upcharge for the veggie substitution.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Been here recently and they were very attentive and I felt fine. Went on Friday afternoon and the waiter seemed totally checked out. I’m certain he didn’t tell the kitchen I’m celiac because I found a piece of naan in my salad and I’ve been bedridden with a high fever for three days now.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Below Average

Delicious Lebanese food, with items clearly marked on the menu. Had kababs which are gf other than the rice pilaf, but they substituted for spiced rice. My friend (who is not gf) had a bunch of the apps and said they were excellent. Highly recommend! Didn’t ask about fryer as wasn’t eating anything from there.

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

I have had great meals here with helpful knowledgeable staff. Nice menu with good choices. Great spot.

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

— Somewhat

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

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Pentagon Row location: Sadly, this location is not safe for cross contamination. Gluten free options are listed on the regular menu. We were with a group of 8 for our daughter’s graduation dinner and the waiter understood I was gluten free but did not offer vegetables on a separate plate to dip my hummus. He said vegetables came with on the hummus trio on the platter. I have always been offered a small plate of vegetables in the past. Before dinner was over, I started to feel ill effects which lasted the night. This has been a favorite restaurant of mine for years (before gluten intolerance). I recommend the Woodly Park location instead of Pentagon Row because I have not gotten sick after eating there multiple times in the past couple years and have been treated better by the staff.

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

They have GF items on the menu, but they are fried in non dedicated friers.

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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

They had items marked on the menu as ‘gluten free’ that had been fryed with gluten containing items. Very scary watch out!

They still have a lot of gluten free items available that were not fried.



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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?

— Not Much

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

— Good

Menu clearly marked and have tons of options. But, the label fries gluten free—they share a fryer so careful there and as always make sure to tell your server you’re celiac to avoid some of the marked items. Had gluten free crackers for the dips, really delicious food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff clearly does not understand cross contamination. The falafel is not gf due to a shared frier! I found this out the hard way as I was sprinting for the bathroom in DSW and doubled over in pain within 20 minutes of eating here. If you are Celiac, run far, far away!

Celiac friendly?

No

Fantastic food! Menu clearly marked. Manager came out to talk to me and thoroughly answered my questions. I got the watermelon-feta-mint salad and lamb. Both were amazing. Walked out in a food coma.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Never I have ever walked into a restaurant and have the server ask me first thing, if I had any food allergies she needed to be aware of. She basically had me at hello. The food was incredibly delicious. Totally worth the money. Highly recommended.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Maybe just had a bad server but nearly got glutened and was served dairy (also allergic). On top of that, the food wasn’t fresh and had little flavor.

Celiac friendly?

No

They no longer offer a gf menu which makes me think it’s not safe to eat there for those with celiac.

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?

No

Delicious food. Falafel was great and fried in a gf dedicated fryer! Gf options are well marked on the menu

Celiac friendly?

Yes

GF options clearly listed on menu, very friendly staff, delicious Lebanese wine, and generous portions!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

New menu is really lacking

Great food, good service. The lamb was delicious. The bread delivered to the table was incredible according to my husband and he was happy with his dishes too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Can't speak to the food because I ultimately decided not to dine here, but I was surprised to find the manager so uninformed and unaccommodating regarding celiac and cross-contamination concerns given all the positive reviews from others on this app. When I arrived and asked to speak to the manager about their GF options and what kind of kitchen policies they have to prevent cross-contamination with gluten containing items the manager did not understand what I was talking about at all. I tried explaining what I was asking in different ways but he could not even tell me if they use separate/clean cookware for GF/allergy sensitive dishes. He was very rude and condescending during this exchange and kept pointing to the GF symbols on the menu as if that explained everything. He said others come in and order GF items and just eat it, they don't ask all these questions. At that point I decided it wasn't worth the risk to my health and we left. Very disappointing experience.

Celiac friendly?

No

Delicious but a bit expensive.

All GF items were marked on the menu plus additional items could be made GF. Our server was well aware of Gluten and cross checked on who required GF once the order was taken and when food was served. My GF daughter received GF crackers when we received normal bread. My daughter had lamb tenderloin with rice and vegetables which she said was exceptional! The whole family enjoyed our meal!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

When I ordered, the staff member seemed very unsure of himself, and had to refer to their list of gluten-free food items about 4 times when helping me pick my sides. Sadly, I should have listened to my gut (no pun intended) and ran the other way. I took his suggestions and wound up ill for days.

One of my favorite restaurants. I have never felt sick from eating anything labeled as GF on the menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent. There are several GF selections in all areas of the menu. Only creme brûlée for dessert and it's yummy.

Excellent all around. Clear menu, delicious food. Recommend the Roast chicken.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Excellent food. Plenty of gluten-free options, all of which are delicious. I highly recommend this place! The Staff is attentive and friendly; and, the atmosphere is fabulous.

The menu on the wall only lists a few, things as GF, but the counter attendant was very informed and was able to provide many more GF items by modifying the sides they came with. For example, kabobs were not GF because they come with rice, which has orzo added. But he offered hummous, potatoes or spiced rice instead. Food was pretty good, especially the shashouki.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Ah-mazing!!!

Hummus comes with rice crackers instead of pita if you let them know you are gluten free. We tried the hummus trio of traditional, garlic and spicy all of which were great but the garlic was my favorite. The menu is clearly marked with what is GF and there are many great options for meals and starters. Everyone of the four in our party loved their meals. This was a hit and we will be back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Terrific food! however I still had gotten sick after eating there. Not sure how come, could have been cross contamination. Be sure to speak to a wait staff to confirm. Our waiter had changed out, first one did not understand English very well, not sure if the cooks took all precautions.

Delicious food, much of which is naturally gluten free. And they will bring out veggies and rice crackers instead of bread to go with your mezze.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great service and plenty of options!

Good food and seemingly safe from CC.

Gluten free options labeled on the menu and the waiter checked with the chefs about items he was unsure about and to ensure no cross contamination. I had the hummus sampler with rice crackers and Shwarma chicken salad. Delicious and no reaction after!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Many gf options. Knowledgeable staff. Great atmosphere. Incredibly delicious, scrumptious, super yummy, amazingly tasty food.

Decent selection and seemed understanding about GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I always give one star minimum for a restaurant that offers gluten that I don't get sick at. However the food is over spiced in my opinion, and the beef is like gristle for the most part. The dressing for my salad was a watery. This is the second time I've tried them the first time I was disappointed and I gave him another chance