Best Gluten-Free Restaurants near the University of California San Diego

Last updated March 2025

  • (52)
    26 safety ratings
    3211 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Chicken, Fries, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries

    Featured review snippet "Just be sure to ask for their dedicated gluten-free fryer."
  • (9)
    9 safety ratings
    8843 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce, Dessert, Salad, Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "It's the best sushi in San Diego so far."
  • (4)
    8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Grocery Store
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "TJs has many items that are gluten free but unfortunately a lot of their pre-packaged things could be made gluten free and they are not."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$$$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Biscuits, Dessert, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "I was happy to find multiple naturally GF dishes on their dinner menu."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    8935 Towne Centre Dr #110, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • French Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Quiche, Crepes, Pasta, Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free buttermilk pancakes were amazing."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    4575 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 1160, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Sushi, Fish Tacos, Tortilla Chips

    Featured review snippet "Flavorful food and good variety on the GF menu."
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Had gluten free bread for tuna melt."
  • (3)
    8970 University Center Ln, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Justin, our server, has a son that is GF so he was on it!!"
  • (11)
    4 safety ratings
    4303 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Burgers, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Lasagna

    Featured review snippet "Twice I’ve had a manager deliver my meal and say that they confirmed with the kitchen staff that it was gluten free."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    8657 Villa La Jolla Dr, #109, CA 92037
    $$ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Rice Bowls, Poke

    Featured review snippet "Staff knowledgable about gluten free."
  • (17)
    6 safety ratings
    8861 Villa La Jolla Dr #509, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Immediately 5 stars as if you go into the restaurant the have many gluten free options."
  • (13)
    4 safety ratings
    4540 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Noodles, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "I have Celiac but my symptoms aren't always clear."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Soup

    Featured review snippet "The staff were knowledgeable about what was gf and helped walk me through their cross contamination protocol."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    4301 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "Options are somewhat limited (no famous soup dumpies for the celiac gang)."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    2236 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Omelets, Bread/Buns, English Muffins, Sandwiches, Cookies & more

    Featured review snippet "No gluten-free menu but the waiter was so nice."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    4505 La Jolla Village Drive #1, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I was here for a private party with a fixed menu but almost everything on the menu was able to be prepared gluten free."
  • (2)
    2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cakes, Soy Sauce, Bread/Buns, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "They carry gluten free soy sauce as well as the most amazing gluten free lava cakes."
  • 18. The Melt

    (8)
    3 safety ratings
    8849 Villa La Jolla Dr #305, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Grilled Cheese, Burgers, Fries

  • 19. Javier's

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    4301 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Enchiladas

    Featured review snippet "I have celiacs and had zero negative reactions to the food."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soup, Dessert, Steak

    Featured review snippet "I ordered the chimichurri steak, broccoli and side salad (all marked GF) and told her that it was for a severe gluten allergy."
  • (1)
    2259 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "They had multiple gluten free options on the appetizer, entree, and dessert menu."
  • (1)
    8935 Towne Centre Dr #107, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Salad, Bread/Buns

  • (1)
    4577 La Jolla Village Dr Suite 1211, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free classic cookie is the best I ever had"
  • (1)
    4575 La Jolla Village Dr Unit 1145, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Rice Bowls

  • (1)
    4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I mentioned allergy and to avoid cross contamination and he stated he would tell the person packing my food."
  • (1)
    4485 La Jolla Village Dr suite F-13, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Cakes, Dessert

  • (1)
    4309 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "Offers a pretty good Gluten Free Bun for their burgers and when talking to a cashier, they will cleanse the area and are pretty good about avoiding cross contamination for allergies."
  • (1)
    7770 Regents Rd #102, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They are aware of gluten intolerance and celiac disease and clean the surface before preparing the subs, making clear that it can be crossed contamination."
  • (1)
    9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $$$ • Hotel
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Steak

    Featured review snippet "We stayed at Estancia La Jolla, and spoke with an employee about their safety protocols in the kitchen."
  • (1)
    9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They said they would use a different pan for my pancakes, and the bacon is fried in a fryer but they cooked it in a pan for me to avoid cross-contamination."
  • (1)
    9625 Scholars Dr N #0113, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Falafel

    Featured review snippet "Staff is knowledgeable about gluten issues and assured me everything was gluten free except pita bread and french fries."
  • (15)
    4 safety ratings
    4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak

  • (9)
    4 safety ratings
    7748 Regents Rd, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Noodles, Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I did not read the other bad reviews before eating the GF pizza."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    4353 La Jolla Village Dr., H28, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

  • 35. Chipotle

    (4)
    2 safety ratings
    8657 Villa La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burrito Bowls, Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "The only thing with gluten in the place is the tortillas."
  • (2)
    8825 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cider, Beer

  • 37. Lucrezia

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    4301 La Jolla Village Dr Unit 1050, San Diego, CA 92122
    $$$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

  • (1)
    4575 La Jolla Village Dr St 1155, San Diego, CA 92122
    Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    4575 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Noodles, Pasta

  • (1)
    10000 Hopkins Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    8855 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    $ • Dessert Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cupcakes, Dessert

  • 43. Rubio's

    (0)
    9500 Gillman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu
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