Gluten free pork and cabbage pan fried dumplings.

These are to die for after not eating dumplings for years.  My husband (who does not have celiac), says these are as good and indistinguishable from the traditional version!
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Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Waterford, Connecticut

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

  • (16)
    5 safety ratings
    97 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    $ • Diner
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, French Toast, Omelets, Sandwiches, Home Fries

    Featured review snippet "The gf bread is delicious and they prepare all gf food in seoerste area and make safety accommodations when you tell them you are gluten free."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    316 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Wraps, Beer, Dessert, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "I had lunch at Nanas and I ordered Gluten free pizza and turkey gluten free wrap both they were absolutely delicious and the staff is very friendly Will be back for more options"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    430 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "I highly recommend the taco pizza (no chips on top if you have celiac)."
  • (1)
    262 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "The rest of my party doesnt do gluten free so it was great they enjoyed what they ate while I ate safe and enjoyed what I ate."
  • (1)
    214 Flanders Rd, East Lyme, CT 06357
    Fine Dining Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Empanadas

    Featured review snippet "We are celiac and allergic to dairy."
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    909 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Chicken Sandwiches, Cookies, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "I eat there often and have asked questions about cross contamination."
  • (39)
    5 safety ratings
    488 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "They have a dedicated space to make the sandwiches and while they don’t have a dedicated grill for the gluten free bread, they will wrap it in foil to avoid cross contact."
  • (1)
    10 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Salad, Sandwiches, Pizza, Garlic Bread & more

    Featured review snippet "They also have homemade GF bread for sandwiches, garlic bread, and calzones!!"
  • (1)
    255 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

  • (5)
    153 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Pizza

  • (18)
    16 safety ratings
    374 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers, Calamari & more

    Featured review snippet "Celiac and nearly the entire menu is gluten free."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    80 Hamilton St, New London, CT 06320
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

    Featured review snippet "I’m celiac and very sensitive to cross contact and so thankful I have a good experience"
  • (24)
    22 safety ratings
    565 CT-12 Ste. A, Groton, CT 06340
    $ • Chinese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dumplings, Noodles, Sesame Chicken, Soy Sauce, Boba & more

    Featured review snippet "They take great care of cross contamination and even ordering third party online for delivery, I have never had an issue (severe celiac)."
  • 14. The Shack

    (1)
    131 Boston Post Rd #3, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • American Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Home Fries, Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "All bread goes in the same toaster, and they indicated that gf bread could not be toasted in a pan."
  • (4)
    850 Hartford Turnpike Unit A, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    13 Hope St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortillas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Burrito Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Menu was marked with GF items. Lots of choices"
  • (9)
    8 safety ratings
    929 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Curry

    Featured review snippet "Staff was great and me (celiac) my son (tree nut allergies), and spouse all ate happily."
  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    117 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
    $$$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ravioli, Pasta, Cheesecake, Salad, Steak & more

    Featured review snippet "Decent menu options, food is top notch, and the prep is celiac friendly."
  • (8)
    2 safety ratings
    10 Pennsylvania Ave, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

    Featured review snippet "My celiac boyfriend and I eat here all the time, maybe 10-15 times in the last two years."
  • 20. Pokemoto

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    255 CT-12, Groton, CT 06340
    $ • Poke Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Poke

    Featured review snippet "For some of the toppings I had to look online to see if it was gf beforehand from looking at the menu."
  • (1)
    1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
    Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (6)
    4 safety ratings
    903 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers

    Featured review snippet "The staff is always extremely friendly and when placing your order if you tell them you have celiac they will place an allergy alert on your order!"
  • (8)
    21 Hope St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "My 6yr has celiac and was impressed!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    11 E Pattagansett Rd, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "GF pasta and cauliflower pizza available!!"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    185 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

    Featured review snippet "Many things available are made gluten free for all- (like the amazing meatballs) because they use Gf bread crumbs or gF flour."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1115 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT 06382
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Bread/Buns, Donuts, Cupcakes, Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "Tons of super yummy gluten free finds!"
  • (1)
    13 Washington St #1, New London, CT 06320
    $$ • Coffee Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "They now offer gluten free bread with a $1 up charge, great coffee and tea, great environment"
  • (9)
    4 safety ratings
    156 Kings Hwy, Groton, CT 06340
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I'm sensitive to cross-contamination and did not have any problems both times that I ate it."
  • (4)
    1031 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "My favorite place to get gluten free pizza!"
  • (1)
    250 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
    $$ • Seafood Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cider, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "No gluten free menu, but they have menu items they are able to make gluten free."
  • (1)
    272 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
    $ • Seafood Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "They have gluten free pizza crusts and make their fries in a dedicated fryer."
  • (27)
    3 safety ratings
    825 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "Delicious Gf pancakes, insane hot chocolate, and bread from a local bakery, owners were super fun with a lot of personality."
  • (1)
    220 Route 12 #7 #3414, Groton, CT 06340
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Any menu pizza can be made gf, and customers can build their own."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    629 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream

  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    445 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Pizza, Pasta

  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    970 Poquonnock Rd, Groton, CT 06340
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "We always sit at the bar and if they can’t answer a GF question they go to the source."
  • (15)
    5 safety ratings
    22 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333
    $$$ • Restaurant, Seafood Market
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "Almost everything can be made gluten free."
  • (1)
    110 Fort Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340
    Salvadoran Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pupusas

    Featured review snippet "They are made of masa so the pupusas are naturally gluten free."
  • (9)
    5 safety ratings
    45 Huntington St, New London, CT 06320
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Our waiter was extremely friendly and asked whether any of us had celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    233 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1100 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Montville, CT 06382
    $$ • Breakfast & Brunch
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles, Bread/Buns, French Toast, Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "Very good food and very helpful and knowledgeable."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    1105 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
    $ • Grocery Store & Deli
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Wraps, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Great place so friendly.They have tons of gluten-free options."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    51 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "However, they only have plant-based compostable silverware which can be an issue for celiacs."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    709 Broad St Ext, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Wonderful pizza and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend!"
  • (6)
    2 safety ratings
    40 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    $$ • Bakery, Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Muffins, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Grilled Cheese

    Featured review snippet "Great spot with a bunch of options!"
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    42 Bank St, New London, CT 06320
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

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

    Featured review snippet "Menu looked delicious, my bacon egg and cheese on gluten free bread was great."
  • (4)
    4 safety ratings
    334 Main St, Niantic, CT 06357
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Frozen Yogurt

  • (5)
    2 safety ratings
    223 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta

    Featured review snippet "The best gluten-free pasta I’ve ever had."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    64 Pleasant Valley Rd S, Groton, CT 06340
    $ • Chinese Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (17)
    9 safety ratings
    884 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
    $ • Diner
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles, Bread/Buns, Crepes, French Toast, Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "They understand gluten free & have a pretty extensive menu with options for gf eating."

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