Pasta with cauliflower, pancetta, olive oil, and Pecorino.
Bolognese
Mama's bolognese
Pasta Palermo
GF carbonara
My big seafood pasta, and my husband's GF lobster tail plate- veg subbed for the orzo.

Most Celiac Friendly Pasta Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

These places have been voted as most celiac friendly in the area by the community. However—as menus, staff, and protocols change, please verify all information before visiting!

Last updated February 2025

  • (23)
    8 safety ratings
    San Carlos Between Ocean &, 7th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza, Gnocchi, Bread/Buns, Ravioli

    Featured review snippet "Very knowledgable about Celiac, had GF bread for sandwiches and GF pasta."
  • (121)
    44 safety ratings
    San Carlos between 5th & 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Garlic Bread, Bread/Buns, Chicken Marsala & more

    Featured review snippet "I have Celiac Disease and the staff were very knowledgeable about what on the menu was safe and which areas were dedicated."
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    1901 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I am very sensitive to cross contamination and had no symptoms after eating there!"
  • (132)
    40 safety ratings
    6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Fish & Chips, Paella, Fries, Calamari & more

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free menu safe for celiacs."
  • (30)
    20 safety ratings
    San Carlos St, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Breakfast Sandwiches, Soup & more

    Featured review snippet "Had no reaction, the staff seemed aware of Celiac and took precautions to avoid cross contact."
  • (10)
    3 safety ratings
    1188 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Certified Executive Chefs like Soerke are fully versed in avoiding cross contamination."
  • (17)
    3770 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I’m a very sensitive to gluten with Celiac disease."
  • 8. Lucky

    (1)
    Shopping Ctr, 555 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    Grocery Store
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pancakes, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Beer & more

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free option in this supermarket are good."
  • (2)
    Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Both gluten-free penne and glutenfree pizza are available."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Noodles, Dessert, Soup, Risotto & more

    Featured review snippet "Staff was incredibly knowledgeable about celiac and gluten free!"
  • (1)
    2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Almost every dish can be made gluten free!"
  • (9)
    3 safety ratings
    701 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "The kitchen is very knowledgeable about GF and celiac."
  • 13. Cibo

    (6)
    2 safety ratings
    301 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Reasuring, knowledgable and friendly staff."
  • 14. Schooners

    (32)
    2 safety ratings
    400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I let them know that I am gluten free and they provided lots of gluten free options."
  • 15. Casanova

    (4)
    3 safety ratings
    5th Avenue between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Lots of fish, beef, and chicken options."
  • (37)
    11 safety ratings
    47 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Will be visiting again the next time we’re in Monterey."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    543 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Ice Cream, Dessert, Gelato, Meatballs & more

    Featured review snippet "My husband and I had a wonderful delicious meal at Rudolfo’s in Pacific Grove on Sept 19th 2024."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "They have very good gluten-free pasta. The people were really nice and helpful."
  • (10)
    2 safety ratings
    50 Fishermans Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "My celiac daughter got GF pasta with Alfredo and loved it!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

  • (30)
    7 safety ratings
    660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Beer

    Featured review snippet "My boyfriend who is not gf also got it with the Alfredo and it was really good."
  • (10)
    5 safety ratings
    484 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Bread/Buns, Beer, Fries, Burgers & more

    Featured review snippet "I had the burger but they have a gluten free pasta option as well. and the salads looked gluten free and delicious."
  • (1)
    208 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert

  • 24. Yafa

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    Junipero St & 5th Ave NW, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$ • Mediterranean Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Food was cooked on clean and separate area."
  • (8)
    2 safety ratings
    223319 Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
  • (30)
    2 safety ratings
    39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They have gluten free options, they just aren’t marked on the menu."
  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    Lincoln St, 5 NE of, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
    $$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Waitress was very attentive and asked if celiac or not."
  • (59)
    26 safety ratings
    700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Risotto, Cocktails

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The GF meal we ordered was clearly differently prepared than the non-GF one we ordered (one of us is celiac and the other isn't)."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    467 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Calzones, Dessert

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Great gluten-free pizza, in a great location."
  • (9)
    4 safety ratings
    26270 Dolores St, Carmel, CA 93923
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Appetizers

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "No GF menu, but our server helped us make safe choices."
  • (22)
    4 safety ratings
    620 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Clam Chowder, Pizza

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I’ve now been here twice, have had no reaction, and am a highly sensitive celiac."
  • (12)
    4 safety ratings
    444 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They have a GF menu, and many options from the main menu can be adjusted."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2114 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$$ • Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I ordered the fresh caught salmon from Monterey Bay."
  • (10)
    7 safety ratings
    434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "We loved it so much we went twice during our stay in Monterey!"
  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    Dolores St & 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Toast, Salad, Tacos, Omelets

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
  • (27)
    4 safety ratings
    110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Pasta is mentioned in comments
  • (6)
    800 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Beer

    Pasta is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "One of the best places in town to grab a quick GF bite to eat or to get GF groceries."

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