Gf tuna
Naked Chicken Fajita Bowl with no tortilla
Gluten-Free Beer (Gluten-Reduced) at Leashless Brewing
Gluten-Free Sandwiches at Hollywood Beach Cafe
All gluten free. Chickpea breads, shepherds salad and tandoori chicken.
Gluten-Free at The Taj Cafe

Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Ventura, 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 January 2025

  • (28)
    175 S Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$$ • Cafe
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Pizza, Bread/Buns, Waffles, Cookies, Breakfast Tacos & more

    Featured review snippet "Most importantly SAFE for celiacs."
  • (6)
    11420 N Ventura Ave #107, Ojai, CA 93023
    $$ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Baguettes, Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Galettes, Donuts & more

    Featured review snippet "Beacon Coffee is no longer open in Ojai."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    35 W Main St # A, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tikka Masala, Curry

    Featured review snippet "My sensitive celiacs had zero reaction and were soooo happy to enjoy one of our favorite restaurants."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    286 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream Cones, Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "GF cones are made on the same waffle iron as regular cones so I’d suggest a cup for celiacs."
  • (1)
    4464 McGrath St Suite #110, Ventura, CA 93003
    Cider Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cider

    Featured review snippet "I suggested partnering with GF vendors since all their cider is GF."
  • (1)
    4020 E Main St Ste B-10, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Their gluten free bread was terrific!"
  • (1)
    1583 Spinnaker Dr #104, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "They get a new tub, new scooper, and they even opened a new pack of spoons!"
  • (1)
    204 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cider, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Excellent restaurant , well aware of Celiac restrictions."
  • (1)
    394 E Main St #B, Ventura, CA 93001
    Japanese Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    583 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Spring Rolls, Stir Fry, Pad See Ew, Fries, Egg Rolls & more

    Featured review snippet "Their menu lists the gluten-free options, but most of the dishes can be made gluten-free if you talk to them."
  • (1)
    543 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles

    Featured review snippet "This cafe has gluten free Belgian waffles, made on a dedicated waffle iron."
  • (12)
    6 safety ratings
    419 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soup, Salad, Curry, Soy Sauce, Egg Rolls

    Featured review snippet "This is our go-to Thai spot in Ventura."
  • (11)
    6 safety ratings
    574 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Butter Chicken, Curry, Tikka Masala, Dosa, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Definitely the best meal we had in Ventura."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    585 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Brewery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer (Gluten-Reduced)

    Featured review snippet "Mgmt has Celiac and takes it very seriously."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2271 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Cakes, Scones, Pastries

    Featured review snippet "This place has a wonderful assortment of gluten free baked goods!"
  • (1)
    5722 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "If you mention you have an allergy to gluten, they assured me they cook the gluten free spaghetti separately."
  • (1)
    421 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "All made gluten free and diary free when asked."
  • (15)
    5 safety ratings
    60 S California St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Avoid the fryer if you are celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    3429 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Great staff with amazing food. Serve gluten free bread (but common toaster)"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    454 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Salad, Beer

    Featured review snippet "i’m a highly symptomatic celiac also with a dairy allergy. i got the cheese pizza with a gluten free crust and vegan cheese and it was absolutely amazing!"
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    632 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers, Beer

    Featured review snippet "The Gluten free bread instead of a bun tasted great as well."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    377 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dosa

    Featured review snippet "Their dosas, which are similar to savory crepes, are really yummy."
  • (7)
    7 safety ratings
    4561 Market St, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Brewpub
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Cider, Beer (Gluten-Reduced)

    Featured review snippet "Liked the fact they have a selection for allergy and also a request for gluten free."
  • (5)
    5 safety ratings
    2713 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Breakfast Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I asked about the toaster and the server immediately asked if I had celiac."
  • (5)
    4 safety ratings
    4960 Telephone Rd #104, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sweet Potato Fries, Salad

    Featured review snippet "But given our limited options in Ventura, I’m still very happy it’s here and will eat there again."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    34 N Palm St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$$ • Gastropub
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Fish Tacos, Ceviche, Tacos, Steak

    Featured review snippet "Nothing marked GF on the menu but the server (Amanda) showed us what was celiac safe - basically all the entrees minus the bread, clams, ceviche minus the chips (no dedicated fryer)."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    3301 East Main St, Suite 1516, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "They made a great sandwich and even had gf cookies."
  • 28. Palermo

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    321 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Dessert, Pastries

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free pastries (separate but in the same glass container as normal) and celiac safe (delicious!)"
  • (1)
    1795 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    5920 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "No GF menu but Celiac knowledgable staff - have tamari (GF soy sauce alternative) and chefs clean their station and knives for GF orders - just request."
  • (3)
    4071 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Grocery Store
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Great place to get GF groceries! GF breads at the deli."
  • (3)
    4020 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I got the egg whites and veggies with rice, no problems and I'm celiac."
  • (4)
    3449 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The food was delicious and the server was knowledgeable about Celtic disease and the gluten free options available."
  • 34. CRAVE

    (1)
    947 Schooner Dr Suite 105, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Coffee Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Macarons, Gelato, Cakes, Dessert & more

    Featured review snippet "Friendly service, great selection of GF, DF scones, cookies, gelato, macarons, coffee, and amazing tea lattes."
  • (3)
    1867 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Tacos, Burrito Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Sandwich came in its own separate bag and was marked gluten free in my sack lunch, which was great."
  • (1)
    2009 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "Did offer GF bread but no dedicated toaster so passed on that."
  • (1)
    668 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Our fav spot before celiac diagnosis."
  • (2)
    478 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They have gluten-free bread but not a dedicated toaster."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    152 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Middle Eastern Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Falafel

    Featured review snippet "Owner was very knowledgeable about gluten."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    362 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "My celiac son had no reaction afterwards."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1145 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Curry

    Featured review snippet "This is not a dedicated establishment, but I asked the server to make my food gluten free."
  • (12)
    7 safety ratings
    2887 Johnson Dr #A, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "This is the best Thai food restaurant in Ventura county for GF options."
  • (9)
    4 safety ratings
    4160 Market St #9, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Cupcakes, Cakes, Dessert, Scones & more

    Featured review snippet "I have celiac and don’t feel sick from eating here!"
  • (2)
    5100 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

  • (1)
    4100 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $$ • Brewpub
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Salad

  • (1)
    1105 S Seaward Ave, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tacos, Sandwiches, Burgers

  • (1)
    120 S California St, Ventura, CA 93001
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sushi

  • (7)
    7 safety ratings
    2700 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "But if you let them know its an allergy or celiac then they will use a dedicated space and gloves to prevent cross contamination."
  • (1)
    500 Collection Blvd Suite 3230, Oxnard, CA 93036
    $$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Soy Sauce, Sashimi, Sushi

    Featured review snippet "They have a gluten free menu, and they have tamari!"
  • (3)
    600 Town Center Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Pasta, Dessert, Cheesecake, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "They have specific kitchen protocols for gluten free (tell them it’s an allergy) including a physical checklist for the staff."